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Revered by blues, country and rock players alike, the Peavey Classic 30 112 30W 1x12 tube combo amp spans the tonal landscape from vintage to contemporary with ease. These amps are drenched in the tone that can only come from the combination of three 12AX7 and four EL84 tubes. Add features like 3-band EQ, footswitchable dual channels, active Presence control and reverb, and you have one of the most versatile amplifiers on the market. Classic looks. Classic tone. Classic 30.
Peavey Classic 30 112 30W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp Tweed
Peavey Classic 30 112 30W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp Tweed
Peavey Classic 30 112 30W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp Tweed

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Genuine Spring Reverb with level control
  • Pre- and post-gain controls on lead channel
  • External speaker capability
  • Chrome-plated chassis
  • Classic tweed covering
  • Footswitches optional
  • 30 watts (RMS) into 16 or 8 ohms
  • 2-channel preamp
  • Footswitch selectable channel switching, reverb and boost
  • Four EL84s and three 12AX7s
  • 12" Celestion Midnight 60 speaker
  • Effects loop
  • Channel and Boost switch
  • Normal volume control on clean channel
  • Reverb on/off switch
  • Boost switch
  • 3-band passive EQ (bass, middle, treble)
  • Standby switch

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Weight: 39.5 lb. (17.917 kg)

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4.54

13 Reviews

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Tonal Monster

This amp is all about sound and tone. It has great tone throughout the neck of the guitar with both pickups. I use it with a Gib LP, Fen Strat, PRS Santana & Fen Tele. The tone is tremendous with a clean sound or overdriven sound like in classic rock or blues. This is not a metal amp unless you have a Metal Pedal to attach to it. The sound is incredible at any volume level. Tone is great no matter how you adjust the bass, middle or treble - all tone controls are very responsive too. Great sound! Build very well with the vintage tweed look but excellent sound out of the EL84 power tubes.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

More like Mississippi Mud

Bought Classic 30 II, USA made, in 2014. Amp has had multiple JJ preamp and EL-84 tube changes. Non-smoke, mint condition. First, the amp runs very hot, which I was told by Peavey is "normal". Second, the clean sounds like mud, and adjusting tone controls is useless. The dirt channel is ok. Third, it does not play well with pedals. I have a solid state Fender Champion 20, which was bought for $100 at the time, and the Tweed modeling sound clarity blows away the Peavey. Those same pedals sound great through it.

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  1. Home Studio7
  2. Performances6
  3. Outdoor Events / Games5
  4. Amateur Recording4
  5. Professional Recording4
Cons
  1. Poor Sound Quality1
  2. Heavy1
  3. Takes A While To Warm Up1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced8
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use9
  2. Excellent Sound9
  3. Good Power Output9
  4. Warm / Comfy8
  5. Portable7
  • Best sounding clean channel for a amp that cost under 1k.

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byJason

    fromCentral Florida

    To the comments saying you can't get a good tone out of a Classic 30 combo amp. Means you don't know how to dial in a amp, also these amps sound better with swapping out the stock speaker with a Celestion H75 Creamback or a V30. I preferred the tone of a H75 Creamback in mine.

  • Solid Amp At Reasonable Cost.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byGit-Fiddle

    fromMichigan

    Been playing for decades and I think I have a fairly good ear. This amp model has been around for a long time and it keeps selling consistently in the marketplace for many reasons. It's a solid, simple, great sounding amp. It has channel switching but the magic is in the clean channel. Also keep in mind the speaker needs to break in. It's a bit stiff brand new so give it time. It gets creamier and smoother the longer you play it. Very touch sensitive with glassy transient and smooth round sound. IMHO the drive channel is not that great. It's usable in a pinch but where this amp shines is as a pedal platform on the clean channel. Overdrive, distortion, fuzz all sound great. At the wattage it's loud enough for a full band. Plus at full band volume the tone really starts to shine as the sound gets creamier and sustaining. It's a solid workhorse product that will last a long time and is easily repaired because it's so simple. It's a breath of fresh air compared to many modern amps that are so complicated you need to FaceTime with the engineering dept to figure out how to use your amp. The spring reverb is also a nice touch. At a live gig once my main amp blew up on stage and my pedal board had a short in it. This amp saved the gig! A ran a single Boss overdrive in front of it for the rest of the night and it sounded killer!!! If you want simple reliable clean tones this is your amp!

  • Well Done Peavey

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byCoopDbomb

    fromTaylorsville, UT

    Standing slightly larger than my Fender Blues Junior, but packing a punch comparable to the Fender Blues Deluxe, this amp is a steal for the money, with tone possibilities for days. Compared side by side to both Fender amps, the Peavey beats them out by a long shot. Not only does it deliver the warm, full, crisp cleans that I'm looking for, it's also got a hefty overdrive channel, that sounds a bit more Marshally to my ears. The boost button also adds some additional girth for those that want to go a bit further. The onboard reverb is as good as any Fender amp, and this thing weighs similarly to my Blues Junior, if not less. This little monster is definitely underrated, so don't discount it by its name, and give it a try.

  • Fantastic amp! Awesome clean channel for pedals. Buy it!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDevin

    fromFlorida

    This amp is very versatile. Great clean channel for pedals. Nice overdrive. Powerful. Can't go wrong with this amp. Pure quality. Warmth and Power. Good for Rock, Blues and if you have the pedal, even metal. The sustain and fullness when using a pedal is awesome. Buy it!

  • More like Mississippi Mud

    1

    submitted6 years ago

    byKnow what a good amp sounds like

    fromFlorida

    Bought Classic 30 II, USA made, in 2014. Amp has had multiple JJ preamp and EL-84 tube changes. Non-smoke, mint condition. First, the amp runs very hot, which I was told by Peavey is "normal". Second, the clean sounds like mud, and adjusting tone controls is useless. The dirt channel is ok. Third, it does not play well with pedals. I have a solid state Fender Champion 20, which was bought for $100 at the time, and the Tweed modeling sound clarity blows away the Peavey. Those same pedals sound great through it.

  • Peavey Classic 30

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byDenny

    fromSandyville, WV.

    I have one of the older models that were made in the USA. I haven't had a chance to play one of the new ones, but I do like that they added a standby switch and detachable power cord. I also have a Fender HRD and I always grab the Peavey to gig with, not that the Fender doesn't sound as good, in fact, I think it may sound a little better, having a Celestion Vintage 30 in it, it's just the Peavey is a few pounds lighter and looks better. Mine has the Blue Marvel speaker, but I may soon be buying another V30 for it. The classic 30 is a killer sounding tube amp, and the dirty channel sounds better than my tube screamer, so, that's one less pedal to deal with. Now I have trimmed down my pedalboard to just a tuner and compressor, but keep all my pedals wah's and phasers and the such in a gig bag and only bring out the appropriate pedal for the song. I'm getting closer to plugging straight in and keeping my tuner on top of the amp. Us old guys, 62, aren't as strong as we once were. Great portable amp. Get one, you won't regret it.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked bydon

    fromSt Louis MO 63123

    Do you have any of these in stock so I could try it out?

    Do you have any of these in stock so I could try it out?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, not until the middle of March.
  • asked byshakindave

    fromossining ny

    what kind of warranty is on this product?

    what kind of warranty is on this product?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    2 years
  • asked byConnor

    fromTX

    Does it come with the footswitch?

    Does it come with the footswitch?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not include the foot switch