ReValver Amplifiers
99 Peavey Classic 30 CH2
Inspired by Peavey Classic 30 (Channel 2)
The CH2 is the distorted channel of the amp:
- From full crunch to lead
- Warm and round sound
- Very expressive
Main features:
- Vintage-style distortion
- Averages present
- Perfect for blues and rock
It's not modern high gain → it's musical
SOUND CHARACTER
- Heat
- Soft
- Average
- Natural sustainability
Perfect for expressive leads
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopAcousticBass
Controls
Boost
Adds gain and compression:
- Y → more saturation
- N → basic crunch/lead
- Pushes the channel towards lead
Reverb
Built-in Reverb:
- 0–20% → light
- 20–40% → medium
- 40%+ → very noticeable
- Spring style
Treble
High:
- Low → softer
- High → brighter
Mid
Averages:
- Low → hollow High: very present
- Fundamental for the lead
Bass
Low:
- Low → tight
- High → fuller
Normal
Channel level/gain:
- Low → light crunch Medium: full crunch High: lead
- Main drive control
Output Level
Final volume:
- It does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR
- Normal = saturation
- Boost = extra push
- Mid = presence
- Reverb = ambience
QUICK ADJUST
- Want crunch: boost OFF
- Want lead: boost ON
- You want presence: high mid
- You want tight: medium-low bass
PRO TIP (VERY IMPORTANT)
Universal setup:
- Boost: No
- Normal: 60%
- Treble: 55%
- Mid: 65%
- Bass: 50%
- Reverb: 20%
Perfect drive live
PRO LEVEL MAKEUP
For perfect leads:
Boost ON + high mid + light delay
COMMON MISTAKE
too much gain + high bass muddy sound
FINAL TRUTH
This amp works like this:
CH1 = dynamics CH2 = energy
Setup Examples
Crunch blues (perfect)
BoostNo
Normal55%
Treble55%
Mid65%
Bass50%
Reverb20%
Very musical
Rock crunch
BoostNo
Normal60–65%
Treble60%
Mid60%
Bass45%
More aggressive
Hot lead
BoostY
Normal65–70%
Treble55%
Mid70%
Bass45%
Reverb25%
Sustain full
Soft lead
BoostY
Normal60%
Treble50%
Mid65%
Bass50%
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