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NAMM 2024: “The most coveted guitar of the '80s is back, blending nostalgia and modern precision”: Adrian Vandenberg’s cult classic Peavey signature model has officially returned – and it’s received something of a glow-up
By Phil Weller published
The reimagining of an iconic fan favorite hits the market with a host of modern embellishments

NAMM 2024: “The distinctive sonic punch of the larger, iconic amplifiers in a compact footprint”: Peavey introduces compact 20-watt version of its Classic tube amp combo without sacrificing tone
By Phil Weller published
The cream-colored, tube-powered combo promises the same Peavey sound in a smaller and more affordable package

“Jason’s most treasured instrument”: The guitar Eddie Van Halen gifted Jason Becker during their emotional first meeting is heading to auction
By Matt Owen published
The Peavey Wolfgang was signed and played by Van Halen during his 1996 visit to Becker's house, and is being sold to raise funds for Becker's ongoing medical care

“The thing the incident reveals to me is a much larger problem – the idea that profits are more important than people”: George Lynch breaks silence following resurfaced allegations that Peavey used prison labor
By Matt Owen published
The amp brand categorically denied using prison labor after Lynch's allegations from 2018 were unearthed. Now the Dokken guitarist has responded to Peavey's request for a retraction

Peavey denies using prison labor to build guitar amps following resurfaced George Lynch allegations
By Matt Owen published
The Dokken guitarist and former Peavey artist first made the allegations while on a podcast in 2018

Take a tone tour of the “best-in-class” Peavey VYPYR X2 digital modeling amplifier
By Guitar World Staff published
Sixty-watt combo boasts a wealth of realistic tones via proprietary TransTube circuitry, incredible programming flexibility and much more

Best lunchbox amps 2025: killer portable amps for gigging
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Offering big sound in a portable package, these compact amplifiers are perfect for the live circuit

Frantone’s Fran Blanche reckons she knows the real secret to Josh Homme’s tone – and it’s not the Peavey Decade
By Matt Parker published
The effects guru says you might want to save your cash before you blow $500 on the fabled ’80s practice amp

Peavey celebrates 30 years of one of metal’s most iconic guitar amps with two new 6505 amp heads
By Matt Owen published
The result of "countless hours" of deep dives into the original amp and conversations with users, each unit promises to “re-create the magical, crushing sound that defined a generation of guitar tone”
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