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Description

The Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head is a powerhouse designed for guitarists who crave versatility and raw power. This amp head is not for the faint-hearted, boasting a robust 120-watt power output that ensures your sound is bold and commanding. With its three footswitchable channels—Clean, Crunch, and Ultra—each with distinct EQ settings, this amp head offers a wide sonic palette, from pristine cleans to crunchy overdrive and searing leads.

At the core of its design, the Triple XXX is equipped with four 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6GC power amp tubes, which can be swapped for EL34s if you prefer a different tonal characteristic. This flexibility extends to its impedance settings, allowing you to match it seamlessly with 4, 8, or 16-ohm cabinets. The amp's thoughtful features include a master volume control, a footswitchable effects loop with send and return controls, and a damping switch to tailor the response of your sound from tight to loose.

Whether you're dialing in shimmering cleans or face-melting distortions, the Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head stands as a formidable tool in any guitarist's arsenal. Plus, it comes with a footswitch, making stage transitions and tone shaping a breeze.

Key Features:

  • 120 watts of tube power into 16, 8, or 4 ohms
  • Four 6L6GCs and four 12AX7s, switchable to EL34s
  • Three footswitchable channels: Clean, Crunch, and Ultra
  • Clean channel: Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble controls
  • Crunch and Ultra channels: Gain, Volume, Bottom, Body & Hair EQ
  • Footswitchable effects loop with send and return controls
  • Damping switch: Tight, Medium, Loose
  • Line out with level control
  • Footswitch included

Product specs

Brand Peavey
Model Triple XXX Ultra Tube Series 120-Watt Guitar Head
Finish Black with Metal Front
Year 2000s
Made In United States
Categories Guitar Heads
Electronics Tube
Impedance 16 ohms, 4 ohms, 8 ohms
Number of Channels 3 Channels
Number of Inputs 1 Input
Output Power (Watts) 120
Power Tube Type 6L6
Powered Unpowered
Reverb None

FAQs

What type of power tubes does the Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head use?

The Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head uses 6L6 power tubes, which are known for their clean headroom and punchy sound, making them ideal for a wide range of musical styles.

How many channels does the Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head have?

The Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head features three channels, allowing for versatile tone shaping from clean to high-gain settings.

Is the Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head suitable for live performances?

Yes, with its 120 watts of tube power, the Peavey Triple XXX is well-suited for live performances, providing ample volume and tonal flexibility for stage use.

Does the Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head include built-in reverb?

No, the Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head does not include built-in reverb, allowing users to choose their own reverb effects via pedals or external units.

What are the impedance options for the Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head?

The Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head offers impedance options of 16 ohms, 8 ohms, and 4 ohms, providing flexibility in matching with different speaker cabinets.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Known for its powerful and distinctive metal tone

  • Highly praised by notable musicians like Gary Holt

  • Excellent pairing with Mesa 2x12 Rectifier cab

  • Offers more high gain than comparable models like the Ultra Plus

  • Ideal for prog and metal genres

CONS

  • Not suitable for classic rock or less aggressive styles

  • Limited to ultra-high gain, lacking versatility for other genres

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head.

Features and functionality

  • The EQ is active, allowing for both cutting and boosting frequencies; 12 noon is neutral, and small adjustments can significantly affect the tone.

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  • The Triple XXX is praised for excelling in high-gain tones and also delivering impressive clean channels, comparable to the MT100.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Replacing stock tubes with ECC803 in V1, ECC832 in V2, and 12AT7 in V4 can tame treble harshness and enhance playability.

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Comparisons

  • The Peavey Triple XXX is compared favorably to 5150 models for more balanced mids and praised for tight low-end response in heavy music.

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  • The Peavey Triple XXX is often mentioned alongside the Engl Fireball and 6505, highlighting its versatility across different wattages and tonal preferences.

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Use cases and applications

  • Ideal for achieving Metallica-style riff tones with active pickups and excels in heavy music genres with a boost pedal.

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  • The Peavey Triple XXX is favored for its ability to deliver massive high-gain sounds, suitable for bands like Trivium and A7X.

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Build quality

  • Owners note the amp’s loudness and solid construction, with a recommendation for pairing it with Eminence speakers to minimize high-end harshness.

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User experience

  • Some users recommend pairing the amp with a good used cab and experimenting with different speakers to tailor the sound precisely to their liking.

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See how Matt Heafy uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Matt Heafy

Singer, Guitarist

Trivium

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At 10:11 Matt talks about doing a full circle, as he used a peavey triple xxx on the first record and a peavey triple xxx II on what the dead men say.

See how Gary Holt uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Gary Holt

Guitarist

Slayer

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Gary presents his Peavey Triple XXX as of 21:33.

See how Max Cavalera uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Max Cavalera

Singer, Guitarist

Sepultura

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This image shows the equipment used by Max. The rig includes a Peavey Triple XXX head. Source.

See how Fredrik Thordendal uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Fredrik Thordendal

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Meshuggah

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In this Instagram post from Fredrik Thordendal, you can just about make out a Peavey Triple X amplifier to the left of his stack of Randall amps.

See how Ryan "Fluff" Bruce uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Ryan "Fluff" Bruce

Guitarist, Music Producer

Dragged Under

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...The item can be seen 10:19 into this video..."

See how Lee Altus uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Lee Altus

Guitarist

Exodus

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at 0:32, he states he uses this amp live

See how Dallas Toler-Wade uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Dallas Toler-Wade

Guitarist

Nile

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This is a video published on August 30th, 2017, in which Dallas Toler-Wade, former guitarist/vocalist for Nile and current guitarist/vocalist for Narcotic Wasteland, explains what gear he is currently using. The only portion of the video covered specifically in this EQUIPBOARD Quote/Explanation is what refers to the item entered above in Section 1.

Two Peavey Triple XXX Guitar Amp Heads appear at 0:56. At 0:57, Dallas begins; "So this is my live setup. Just a couple of full stacks with Peavey Triple XXX Heads." He points to the amp on the right side, explaining; "This one has EL-34 power tubes," then pointing to the amp on the left, finishes, "and this one has 6L6 power tubes."

See how Jamie Oldfield uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Jamie Oldfield

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In this post jamie shows off the peavey triple xxx amp he got from a friend

See how "Wrest" Jef Stuart Whitehead uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

"Wrest" Jef Stuart Whitehead

Singer, Guitarist

Leviathan

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"I played through a Peavey Triple X Atlas Custom."

See how Matt Roberts uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Matt Roberts

Guitarist

3 Doors Down

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"Roberts: I'm playin' through - I've got so much processing I could launch a space shuttle. I'm using all tc electronics for my processing. For my power amp, I'm using Triple XXX Peavey for my clean, and a Peavey 5150 for my heavy tone. And I'm still with Ibanez. So all that combined makes my guitar rig."

See how Kragen Lum uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Kragen Lum

Guitarist

Exodus

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the amp is present in this video

See how Patrick Rondat uses Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head

Patrick Rondat

Guitarist

The G3 Jam

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In the photo, Patrick Rondat can be clearly seen using a Peavey Triple XXX 120W Guitar Amp Head.

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