The Peavey 3120

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

I was watching the new Dying Fetus video and drooling over their technique and tones. Tight, articulate, yet roaring amp!
I had to look up what John was using and it turns out to be a Peavey 3120...120w all tube head.... And after watching a few videos on the amp, I'm impressed. But I'm not sure what it really is....

Is it a new model 6505/5150??? It doesn't sound like the invective at all, is it a renewed XXX? Does anyone know it's bloodline? It looks a lot like a valveking, but nobody loves or plays that amp so what gives?
is it entirely new?
​​​​​​ Is it a rebranded JSX?, It's 3 channels with dampening like the jsx also XXX....


I watched one vid where it was dialed to match the 6505 nearly perfectly.

 

[dave74]

3120 is a renamed XXX with el34 stock instead of 6L6.
XXX-2 is a renamed JSX with 6L6 stock instead of el34.

 

[dave74]

Forgot to add that the USA models were black knobs and gold logo, and they switched to white for both when they moved production overseas.
I've seen a few online that had the knobs switched by the previous owner though, so look for the gold logo if you want USA-made. (usa made with all chinese parts lol)

 

[soulforger]

3120 is a renamed XXX with el34 stock instead of 6L6.
XXX-2 is a renamed JSX with 6L6 stock instead of el34.

I would just add for the OP that these can run either power tubes you prefer, great amps! The crunch channel is where it's at with these!