In pictures: Peavey ValveKing Combo 50 unboxed

Peavey ValveKing Combo 50

The ValveKing series was one of the first inexpensive valve amp ranges on the market, and now, Peavey has revitalised these heads and combos for a new generation of players.

The all-new ValveKing range has just landed in TG’s in bay, so join us as we check out the gig-ready ValveKing Combo 50…

For the full review of the Peavey ValveKing Combo 50, check out Total Guitar issue 251, on sale 17 February 2014.

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Peavey ValveKing Combo 50

The ValveKing Combo 50 utilises two 6L6GC and three 12AX7 valves for its tones

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Peavey ValveKing Combo 50

You get two independently EQable channels: clean (plus bright button), and lead, which also boasts footswitchable volume and gain boosts

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Peavey ValveKing Combo 50

As well as reverb and speaker damping controls, the ValveKing series packs Peavey’s Vari-Class control, which simulates Class A tones, while TSI tube monitoring keeps an eye on your valve health

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Peavey ValveKing Combo 50

Around the back of the amp, you’ll also find a power output, switchable from 50W to 12W and even 2W for bedroom-friendly tones

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Peavey ValveKing Combo 50

The new ValveKing range features MSDI (Mic Simulated Direct Interface) XLR and USB outputs for recording simulated mic’d up sounds, plus the option of disabling the built-in speaker

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Peavey ValveKing Combo 50

The open-back combo features a ValveKing Classic Voiced Speaker to deliver the tonal goods

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