Exploring The Peavey Classic 20 Mini Head | JayLeonardJ

[@gibsondcxpl85]

Just got this amp and I’m really enjoying it through a 1x12 with a Heritage Greenback. Super fun demo, amazing chops, your chord melody of Human Nature was outstanding - would love to learn that one day!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@filetofishish]

I did it with the PV2 12 cabinet. Also run it into a 1960 Marshall 4x12. I run a custom tube preamp from the emulated speaker out into my daw as well as mic up both of the speakers which are both different on the 212. Talk about a sound. I had the original 1990 classic 50 2x12 without effects loop and that thing was a beast. I'm sad I ever sold that, but the good thing is I can drop this baby down to 5 watts or even go to silent recording without scaring my neighbors. What a rocking rig. Next is tube upgrades as well as probably modifying the mid-range circuit

[@SirLoinMagroin]

Excellent Demo in showcasing the amps versatility.

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

Omg you're an absolute joy to watch. Excellent sounds from this amp, love the open back cabinet. Can't credit amp/speaker enough for the sound! And that emulated sound is really nice!

[@geoffgimble]

That might have been the best music gear demo I’ve ever seen. You are an incredible player and you have great charisma. I’ve had my eyes on this amp for about a year now and this video sealed the deal for me, thanks.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks :)

[@Full_Deflection]

Picked this combo up for about $650 all in. Waiting on delivery of the cab and more than a little jazzed up to get it.

[@dowaliby1]

Amazing Amp. Even more amazing guitar player. You have a great personality, and I love the guitar faces and passion with which you play. Ordered the head today!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Hope you enjoy it: congrats!

[@joshuaenyart5570]

Great review! Also you rip as a guitar player in the sense that your ability to adjust your playing to create different dynamic senses for the settings on the amp is wonderful to be able to hear how the effects of the guitar player really changed the character of presentation of the amp itself!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really appreciate it, thanks!

[@toddknaster9731]

Killer playing and demo. Really showed how versatile it is. I wish you also showed what it sounds like with HB. I guess just overdrives more. Thanks for a great demo!

[@alexwalker5645]

Ugh I’ve wanted this amp/stack for a while now!! Love the new look too. Killer demo as usual!!

[@sidoughty428]

Great Demo mate! You really showed the versatility of this amazing little amp. I've got the 2x12 cab,even more fun, yes it's a bargain and on 20 watt a blaster! Your video is full of excitement and enthusiasm 😄

[@ronniboi312]

Great little amp and cab set up. Bought these recently, could not be happier Wonderful range of tones... Strat, Tele or Les Paul Jr... This little amp shines DI'd it into Logic ProX and it sounded great

[@geoffblack9655]

I have the head delivery tomorrow…will be using an old Classic VT with 2 Eminence as my cab. Soooo stoked!!! Will be running a wet/dry with my Quilter OD 200 doing the wet.

[@bellow6189]

Great playing! Peavey has always made great amps and this is a winner for sure.

[@amberwoodstudio]

A decent DI on an amp is a really nice addition when you’re giggling small venues.

[@connormckee4431]

Such a great head, it was the first “real amp” I ever owned and taught me a lot about dialing in tones!

[@tedmardesich8257]

I lucked into this same set up a couples years back on a trade and love it. Today due to this video I was inspired to remove the back. Just spectacular. Thanks for the thorough demo!

[@JayLeonardJ]

No prob! Always cool to find new sounds in your old gear :)

[@KipCount]

For this little guy, definitely open back for sure.

[@dellerbe]

Amazing Chops Jay! Wow! The amp sounds good too, I'm considering one, thanks for the awesome demo! The Cab was great too, I'm closed back guy! V30's Rock!

[@bassproable]

Outstanding review and playing brother

[@rozanneke]

I'm convinced, I'm buying one tomorrow!

[@claudecat]

Any time I get bored with playing guitar, I watch a JLJ clip, and it reminds me of what's possible. I'm getting there... The things he does with his fingers on clean tone, that jazzy tele stuff... my goodness! Danny Gatton would be proud.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much. Danny is one of he goats. His version of "Sleepwalk" still stops me in my tracks everytime.

[@mattharris4000]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Loved the rendition of second nature part

[@hermestrismegistus3417]

Already own this amp. Just here to watch you play.

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks 😁

[@marksimsertm9292]

Great freaking video. Lots of b.s reviews out there, but your the real deal . Subscribed and thanks for sharing. You've inspired me. Thank you for that. Peace!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much :)

[@marksimsertm9292]

@@JayLeonardJ your welcome brother

[@ElectricNimPedalsPhilippines]

I own one too! 3pcs 12AX7 Preamp tubes (2 channels) 2pcs EL84 Power Tubes Power tubes status indicator External Bias Control passive direct out usb audio interface Included dual FS FX LOOP (switchable) Reverb (switchable) speaker defeat mode headphone out And power scaling mode. 3 times cheaper than let say a Victory Amp head. What more can you ask?

[@allenmcclain2745]

I love the classic series. I've been playing a 50 2x12 for years. I really want a 20 now. That reliced pelham blue tele with brushed nickel hardware is dead sexy.

[@EshockT]

Not relic’d. I think Jay got that new from the Custom Shop just a couple years ago. He plays it quite hard.

[@Mark-vv1dy]

@@EshockT That's just not true. Other than the wear being fairly unrealistic, it took two seconds to look up his video about the guitar from a couple years ago where you can see it's always had the exact same wear.

[@EshockT]

@@Mark-vv1dy nope, it was more than a couple years but it was brand new in like 2015. He describes it in his video talking about how he got it to retire his 1968.

[@kalinkuzmanov6747]

Yeah man, that's called a review! Your playing is brutal. And the amp is killer. What would you recommend in this price range?

[@jeffreymorreale7223]

I have this exact setup in my bedroom. It's so cool. There isn't anything it can't do well much like the host of this channel. I keep watching reviews to see if i can find anyone that doesn't like it. None so far.

[@DamianS1893]

Channel 2 sounds great

[@tonya4157]

Would have liked to hear a little humbucker but man you had that Tele talking. I liked open back. Subscribed

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Frits59_Netherlands]

Very nice demo! Your beautiful playing and enthusiasm made me subscribe to your channel👍

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really appreciate the sub! Thanks so much :)

[@zwoelf160]

great demo. You convey it so well that you always get excited about things. 👏👏👏

[@JayLeonardJ]

Really appreciate it 😁

[@DamianS1893]

This amp has a great clean channel

[@ludvigbydal7812]

Man, really love how you play! You deliver far more energy than a nuclear reactor! Awesome! Liked a lot this little peavey head, highly versatile and sounds amazing. At the end of the day, we all love to play guitar and feel the real sound, physical, organic of cranked up amp. Great to know more about this amp head, "little box but giant sound". Wonderful video as many others I've watched from you. Keep that great energy playing! ( careful with your hearing ). Thanks!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks so much!

[@jaronensley]

No kidding rock that damn thing! It's not just a blues amp!

[@KountryCuz1]

I Have that Same Setup love it

[@claessorensson225]

JLJ does it!

[@timothyreigstad5583]

I just discovered how a vintage classic 50 sounds through an English vintage 30, and it’s awesome…what I dig about peaveys classic amp series is I lives right between fender and vox…not quite what everyone around here likes but it’s good to be different…really considering one of these through the same old v30…need to be a little quieter nowadays and the di…and the usb may be cool also…

[@countyredmusic]

I ordered this combo a little over a week ago and can't wait to get it!!!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Congrats! Hope you dig it :)

[@docpep97]

Great amp great playing... The highlight for me was "oh my gulay".

[@JayLeonardJ]

:)

[@joshuaenyart5570]

I totally thought you were going to go into Tom Petty on that riff at 14 and 1/2 minutes

[@iris.40]

whats the song name on 17:05? love it, does it have tabs somewhere?

[@JayLeonardJ]

"Human Nature" :)

[@jayceburns8246]

Thar direct out sound is very impressive!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Yeah, I believe it is a passive circuit as well. Pretty cool that it doesn't need any IR digital tech to sound good.

[@jayceburns8246]

@@JayLeonardJ And then there should be no latency!

[@georgewilkins4231]

ON the DI section (no speakers) what are we hearing, monitors??

[@JayLeonardJ]

The amp plugged directly into my audio recording device

[@georgewilkins4231]

@@JayLeonardJ so we are hearing studio monitors?

[@simondixon6761]

This sounds killer!My next rig but with a 2x12

[@JayLeonardJ]

LOVE the sounds of 2x12 Cabs. My main cab for my demoes is a closed back 2x12

[@rolfbuschmann27]

S**t! I guess you got me! I was looking for a small venue Pedal-lovin' Amp....well I guess I'll give that thingy a go.

[@bischteinjohn5998]

The problem with this man is that he would be able to make any line 6 amp sounds well.

[@kentcalamba]

Tight playing and demo man..req for demoing Peavey VK micro head 20mh too,..really appreciated that..thanks!! Subscribed dude.

[@DavisWolfPack]

Nice demo. The peavey classics are great amps. James Brown even got the feel right. Biggest surprise is if you plug these heads into a Marshall 4x12 w/greenbacks. Prepare to drop money on said 4x12 cab.

[@JayLeonardJ]

4x12 you say? That I GOTTA try 🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥

[@jwstout007]

Keeping an eye on this classic 20, I’ve a 110 & a 212V by Barefaced that would compliment it well in any venue. That DI is no slouch either, could carry this head just about anywhere & feel right at home!

[@WaveMaker124]

Received this mini head four days ago and running it through a Barefaced Reformer 112 (open backed and 'tuned' cab for any who are unfamiliar). Going up against a drum kit in a couple of days. Can't wait! Fantastic demo too, thanks Jay.

[@shawnok1]

Great amps. I had the 4x10 back in the day, wish I wouldn’t have sold it.

[@marmadukewinterbotham2599]

Thanks, a very useful and well-executed video! I've always played open-backed combos, but may experiment as you have done, if I go for a cabinet. I have the same Peavey head and am actually wondering whether to go for the 1x12 or 2x12 cabinet for live band use. We don't play all that loud so the 1x2 may be enough. But if I play safe and go for the 2x12 the weight is a killer at my age (I'm a senior weekend warrior, been playing since the 1960s when I saw Jimi Hendrix live...)

[@JayLeonardJ]

2x12 does fill in a LOT of space and has a nice tonal texture to it. I think of it more as a eq thing that a volume: the 1x12 is really direct and the 2x12 has this width that is really great

[@pipotherium]

Nice demo!

[@freefalling120]

I've this amp a few years and love the clean channel, great pedal platform. However. I don't find the DI usable.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I have a 1991 4x10 Peavey classic-50 that I’ve used as my main gigging-amp since 2006. I don’t see any reason to “upgrade” … Except for the weight. It’s built like a tank. It’s a great amp though.

[@Bikedueder]

I've had one of these for a little over a year now, and it is very impressive for the size of the head. I find the reverb to be kind of horrible and artifact laden when palm muted, so I got a Secret Path reverb pedal and turned the reverb knob to zero. Got sick of the wickywickywicky sounds. I am running mine with the 2x12 cabinet. Big clean sounds with plenty of headroom.

[@tomduckworth8335]

I have always preferred an open back because most all my gigs are in bars and the band can just hear an open back better on stage. I do like to offset the loss of low end by using speakers that have more low end Eminence makes some really great speakers so you can get what ever you want be it British or American sound.

[@JayLeonardJ]

I also noticed that my band mates definitely prefer the open back when playing indoors.

[@stringlocker]

I came directly from the MVP 66 video. I would put this peavey in the good enough category.

[@leeasbury7273]

I use this head to drive an older matching tweed 115E 15" cab with a Big Ben speaker in it 👍

[@sajisguitar]

Jay, there's a Tabla in the background. Do you play Tabla?

[@JayLeonardJ]

I truly wish I could say yes but I am definitely not remotely close to taking them on the road any time soon, haha

[@DizzyKrissi]

Everytime you end a solo and mute the strings - just like at 7:52 there is a strange reverse-reverb-sound. Is this coming from the amp or an issue with the recording?

[@JayLeonardJ]

It's the sound of my vocal mic turning on. It is muted during the guitar playing so you can hear the straight amp sound :)

[@DizzyKrissi]

@@JayLeonardJ : thanks!!

[@macknolan410]

the same amp on Sweetwater does not indicate Celestian speakers. I see on your video it has a Celestian logo. Any knowledge of what is going on with that? I prefer open back myself with other 2x12's

[@stanimal3124]

How would I run it? For live band or fun noodling: open back. For recording a serious track: reamp 50% open back, 40% closed back, 10% DI..

[@FelixZolko]

what kind of mic did you use? thank you!

[@JayLeonardJ]

I've been using Cascade Fathead II

[@FelixZolko]

thanks for replying!!!!@@JayLeonardJ

[@godojoshi1550]

Is it possibile to buy this Amp in that new version?

[@ralphy6526]

I'm a home player I keep the back on the speaker, I like the bass I get from it at low volumes.

[@WoweeZoweee]

Do you have the 212 or 112? Are you using it at the lower wattage? Looking to get this to be able to also use at home volumes too. Thanks

[@ralphy6526]

I have the 112 and I usually have the amp set at the 20 watt setting. It's a great sounding speaker, celestion vintage 30 inside the cab. Hope this helps you.

[@jeffrocx8599]

I gig with this amp, except I got the 2x12 matching cabinet. Well worth the extra $. People are amazed with the tone I get out of this amp. I play with zero pedals.

[@WoweeZoweee]

Can you get a bedroom level tone with the 212?

[@JanoLetelier]

is not necesary to connect a speaker when you use the xrl connection to a PA? is not dangerous for tubes? or transformers?

[@JayLeonardJ]

I believe you still have to have the speaker connected. Maybe double check with Peavey to be sure though.

[@2manyguitars908]

I wish they made it in a combo. Awesome playing and demo

[@kristophernawrocki2138]

They do. But I think it's 50 watts not 20.

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Peavey Classic 30-112 1x12" / Peavey Classic 50-212 2x12" / Peavey Classic 50- 410 4X10" - all with Peavey Blue Marvel speakers

[@olonoli]

@@ulfdanielsen6009 i think the 30w version comes with a celestion midnight 60

[@dingalarm]

They used to make the Classic 20 combo back in the mid 1990s. It was "Made in the U.S.A". I have that amp, but it doesn't have all the nice features offered in the current head version (effects loop, emulated speaker out, reverb etc).

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

They do, 20 and up.

[@gerinsindanight]

U make me suffer Jay, ear plugs is my name.

[@anthonysilva5312]

Dude! Great fucking playing!!

[@JayLeonardJ]

Thanks!

[@Lone_Wolf79]

Good video

[@joshuaenyart5570]

Hey what is that guitar?

[@JayLeonardJ]

Here is a vid about that guitar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDXepeGpKmjeMksi=HuVJXssgyIBnx7Ai

[@daniellaudman8580]

Does the cab speaker still run when using direct Out?

[@JayLeonardJ]

I don't believe so. Gotta keep that speaker on, but you can switch it to 1W to get that volume much lower.

[@GuitarBailey]

I find myself with this amp turning the treble up and bass almost all withe way down is that normal

[@GuitarBailey]

I really need help I turn the bass knob all the way down is this normal I'm using a telecaster on the bridge

[@JayLeonardJ]

That does sound different that how I set up mine, but I guess it depends on your speaker cab, board, and guitar set-up. If things really sound off, double check with your shop and make sure everything is operating 100%

[@GuitarBailey]

@@JayLeonardJ I bought the matching cab and head using a telecaster with Greg koch fishman fluence gristle tone pickups

[@daniellaudman8580]

What year is this head made? T.u.

[@JayLeonardJ]

It was a 2022 I think :)

[@monkofwar]

An awful lot of people playing Fender guitars these days. I love it. I own a ‘67 Telecaster, ‘84 Flame Standard, ‘24 Telecaster Deluxe AP II, and an ‘24 Meteora Player Plus. Nothing better than a good Fender guitar. Nothing. No, really.

[@GuitarBailey]

Just bought this amp today

[@JayLeonardJ]

Enjoy!!! Super fun amp

[@ElectricNimPedalsPhilippines]

7:53 "Oh my gulay" ... are you Pinoy too? Haha

[@JayLeonardJ]

😁

[@dezionlion]

Wrong speaker, still sounds pretty good

[@mattbortz10]

There's no such thing as a wrong speaker tonally speaking, that's the dumbest comment anyone could have ever made.

[@joshuaenyart5570]

So clearly you probably have much more expensive amplifiers that you use when you gig out, would you or have you ever use this on an actual gig and do you get what you need out of it or do you find yourself fidgeting between settings and continuously adjusting things? Can this amp be enough to make you happy or would you rather just spend a little more and get something else?

[@justinwood9506]

dude you fuggin rip

[@valueofnothing2487]

Why does everyone play the same thing on these reviews. We are not all rock musicians.

[@stringlocker]

You can't be talking about Jay he is a very unique player.

[@j.f.6465]

too much talk!