ReValver Amplifiers
13 Peavey ValveKing II Clean
Inspired by Peavey ValveKing II (CleanChannel)
The ValveKing II Clean it's a clean:
- Versatile
- Warm but defined
- Moldable
Main features:
- Clean classic + modern
- Great with pedals
- Vari-Class = single control
One of the most flexible cleans
SOUND CHARACTER
- Heat
- Open
- Dynamic
- Adjustable
From Fender-like to modern
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopCountryBass
Controls
Bright
Increase the treble:
- Y → brighter
- N → warmer
Reverb
Built-in Reverb:
- 0–20% → light
- 20–40% → medium
Treble
High:
- Low → soft
- High → bright
Mid
Averages:
- Low → scooped High: more presence
Bass
Low:
- Low → tight
- High → fuller
Presence
High finals:
- Low → warm
- High → more open
Resonance
Low finals:
- Low → tight
- High → more punch
Volume
Channel level
Output Level
Final volume
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR
- Bright = definition
- Vari-Class = amp feel
- High volume: light breakup
- Very dynamic
QUICK ADJUST
- Want modern: vari-class bass
- You want vintage: vari-class high
- You want bright: bright ON
- You want hot: mid high
PRO TIP (VERY IMPORTANT)
Universal setup:
- Bright: Y
- Treble: 60%
- Mid: 50%
- Bass: 45%
- Presence: 55%
- Resonance: 50%
- Vari-Class: medium-low
- Volume: 60%
Clean perfect live
PRO LEVEL MAKEUP
Secret:
Vari-Class completely changes the feel more than the gain
COMMON MISTAKE
Vari-Class too high + high bass muddy sound
FINAL TRUTH
ValveKing II Clean = versatile, dynamic and moldable clean
Setup Examples
Clean modern (perfect)
BrightY
Treble60%
Mid50%
Bass45%
Presence55%
Resonance50%
Vari-Classlow
Volume60%
Reverb20%
Clean and defined
Clean warm vintage
BrightN
Treble55%
Mid60%
Bass50%
Presence50%
Resonance55%
Vari-ClassHigh
Softer
Edge of breakup
BrightY
Vari-Classmedium-high
Volume70%
Mid55%
Dynamic
Clean ambient
BrightY
Vari-Classlow
Reverb30%
Perfect with effects