ReValver Amplifiers
09 Peavey 3120 Rhythm
Inspired by Peavey 3120 (Rhythm Channel)
The 3120 Rhythm is the intermediate channel:
- Modern crunch
- Very defined
- Perfect for rhythms
Main features:
- Great for palm mutes
- Controlled distortion
- Precise sound
It's the real "band" channel
SOUND CHARACTER
- Tights
- Aggressive but controlled
- More dynamic than Lead
- More saturated than Clean
Perfect for modern riffs
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalMetalJazzFunkPopAcousticBass
Controls
Treble
High:
- Low → soft
- High → more aggressive
Mid
Averages:
- Low → scooped High: more presence
- Fundamental to the mix
Bass
Low:
- Low → tight
- High → fuller
Volume
Channel Level:
- It affects the dynamics
Master Volume
General volume:
- Check the overall level
Output Level
Final volume:
- It does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR
- More dynamic than Lead
- More defined than the 6505
- Fundamental damping
- Perfect for rhythms
QUICK ADJUST
- You want metal: damping tight
- You want presence: medium mid
- You want punch: controlled bass
- You want aggression: treble alto
PRO TIP (VERY IMPORTANT)
Universal setup:
- Treble: 60%
- Mid: 50%
- Bass: 45%
- Damping: Tight
- Volume: 60%
- Masters: 60%
Perfect rhythm live
PRO LEVEL MAKEUP
Secret:
this is the real band channel
COMMON MISTAKE
too much bass + damping loose muddy sound
FINAL TRUTH
3120 Rhythm = modern, precise and defined rhythm
Setup Examples
Rhythm metal (perfect)
Treble60%
Mid50%
Bass45%
DampingTight
Volume60%
Masters60%
Tight and precise
Modern metal
Treble65%
Mid45%
Bass45%
DampingTight
Aggressive
Heavy rock
Treble55%
Mid60%
Bass45%
DampingMid
More natural
Defined rhythm
Treble60%
Mid55%
Bass45%
DampingTight
Excellent clarity