Peavey news and features - page 2

Acorn Amplifiers unveils the Peavey Decade-inspired Solid State preamp pedal, based on Josh Homme's "secret weapon" amp

By Matt Owen published 31 March 22

The stompbox is billed as a recreation of the tiny practice amp, which was recently revealed as the key to Homme's Queens of the Stone Age tone

St. Vincent had the Peavey Decade practice amp built into a pedal after Josh Homme revealed it as the secret behind the Queens of the Stone Age sound

By Matt Owen published 7 December 21

While many flocked to second-hand gear stores, St. Vincent took a more pragmatic approach to capturing the No One Knows tone in a 'board-friendly fashion

Peavey Delta Wood Series classical acoustics

Peavey bolsters its Delta Woods Series with quartet of classical guitars, starting from $199

By Matt Owen published 10 November 21

The new cohort comprises three acoustics and one acoustic-electric, all of which feature spruce tops, rosewood fretboards and hand-carved bracing that aims to accentuate the guitars’ natural tone

Peavey announces VYPYR X modelling amps, with bluetooth, new cabinets and improved TransTube tech

By Matt Parker published 1 October 21

The new VYPYRs boast tweaked TransTube tones, new looks and updated acoustic performance

Watch Nita Strauss shred onstage using Jason Becker’s original prototype Peavey Numbers guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published 22 September 21

"This guitar truly has Jason’s magic in it – I felt like I couldn’t miss a note if I tried," Strauss said of the experience

Two Eddie Van Halen-played Kramers and a studio-used Peavey 5150 stack are hitting the auction block

By Matt Owen published 10 August 21

The three EVH-owned items go up for sale at 9am ET on Wednesday 11 August

Positive Grid introduces all-new amps and effects in surprise Spark Amp gear drop

By Matt Owen published 26 July 21

A Klon-inspired drive pedal and boutique Dumble ODS 50 HRM-style clean amp head up the unexpected gear drop from Positive Grid

EVH offers more affordable alternatives to its 5150III amps with the all-new 5150 Iconic series

By Sam Roche published 8 July 21

The new, James Brown-designed series comprises a 40W combo, 80W head and 4x12 cab, and offers new features including XLR line outs

Peavey goes acoustic with relaunch of low-cost Delta Woods range

By Jackson Maxwell published 6 July 21

Each of the new acoustics boasts a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a wallet-friendly price

Tim Henson playing Jason Becker's Peavey JB24 Numbers electric guitar

Watch Tim Henson improvise with Herman Li using Jason Becker’s original prototype Peavey Numbers guitar

By Matt Owen published 17 June 21

The pair teamed up to trade licks in the latest installment of the Jason Becker fundraiser livestream event, which has raised nearly $250,000 so far

An EVH-played Peavey Wolfgang is being auctioned

Eddie Van Halen-owned and -played Peavey Wolfgang goes up for auction

By Richard Bienstock published 25 March 21

The guitar was ordered by EVH for use at a private function in 2007

Peavey officially resurrects the beloved HP2 offset electric

By Richard Bienstock published 21 October 20

The carved-top design was originally launched following the end of Eddie Van Halen’s collaboration on the Wolfgang signature model

Ashley Reeve: "Your talent is all in your hands. You can make a $200 bass sound great if you know what you’re doing"

By Ashley Reeve published 29 July 20

The Cher bassist shares her tips on how to make it as a musician

Be the first to check out Peavey's newly updated HP2 guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published 24 July 20

The popular, shred-friendly solidbody is being rebooted in a major way - and we got to see the very first example

Peavey Invective MH review

By Chris Gill published 3 June 20

This feature-rich, Misha Mansoor-designed head is one of the best high-gain amps you can buy

Queen guitarist Brian May is seen at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on June 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California

The 10 most iconic guitar amps of all time

By Damian Fanelli, Christopher Scapelliti and Tom Gilbert published 24 April 20

These tone machines have earned a place in history for being first-rate gamechangers

Nili Brosh on playing with Cirque du Soleil and Tony MacAlpine, and what every guitarist can learn from horn players

By Amit Sharma published 29 October 19

The shredder supreme reflects on new album Spectrum and revisiting her 18-year-old self's Guthrie Govan cover

Eddie Van Halen Demos Peavey Wolfgang Guitar at 1996 NAMM Show

By Damian Fanelli published 23 May 19

How cool would it be to come across the legendary Eddie Van Halen doing a guitar demo at a NAMM Show?

Watch John 5 Play Jimi Hendrix's SG Custom, Paul Stanley's Ibanez Iceman and Jason Becker's Peavey "Numbers" Guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published 22 February 18

Review: Peavey Invective .120 Amp Head and .212 Cabinet

By Chris Gill published 1 February 18