Peavey

Classic® 20 MH Guitar Mini Amp Head

Timeless Classic

Since 1973, Peavey Classic Series guitar amps have been a trusted choice for professional musicians in every genre. The Classic Series is renowned for its exceptional quality and sound. Developed by founder Hartley Peavey, the Classic Series epitomizes Peavey's commitment to uncompromising quality, rich tones, and extraordinary value.

Authentic Sound

For Country, Jazz, Blues, and Rock n' Roll players, this compact powerhouse delivers exceptional warmth and depth, making it the ultimate choice for guitarists seeking top-notch sound quality in a portable package. With its meticulously designed circuitry and premium components, the Classic 20 MH offers a level of tonal richness that is unmatched in its class of small guitar amps. Its versatile feature set and user-friendly controls make it an ideal companion for both practice sessions and live performances, ensuring that you always have access to the best possible sound. Featuring (2) EL84 power tubes and (3) 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes, the compact Classic 20 MH ensures that your unique sound reaches every corner of a room, providing the clarity and warmth that captivates and engages your audience.

Feature Rich

The compact 2-channel Classic 20 MH suits any playing style perfectly. Each channel shares a 3-band EQ, effects loop, and reverb, all accessible through the included footswitch. A power switch with pilot light and standby switch gives you full control, while a tube status indicator circuit monitors your output tubes on the front panel. The amp's rear panel features Peavey's unique Microphone Simulated Direct Interface (MSDI) with XLR and USB outputs, a 3-position power attenuator switch allowing for 20-watt, 5-watt, or 1-watt operation, and a speaker defeat switch with headphone out. Send your sound directly to the front-of-house (FOH) or hit the speaker defeat switch and record silently into your DAW without waking the neighborhood. Capture your signature sound with the Peavey Classic 20 MH.

SKU: 03614150
  • (2) EL84 power tubes and (3) 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes
  • Shared 3-band EQ, Reverb, and Volume Boost Controls
  • Power switch with Pilot Light and Standby Switch
  • Tube Status Indicator circuit monitors output tube status on the front panel
  • Speaker defeat switch and headphone out

Power

20 / 5 / 1W

Tube

3x12AX7 / 2xEL84

USB

Direct Recording

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Classic® 20 MH Guitar Mini Amp Head

$899.99

$899.99

Versatile Tube Tone

With 20 watts and 2 channels of genuine tube tone in a compact mini-head format, the Classic 20 MH is a versatile amp for stage, studio, and even the bedroom.

Footswitchable Channels and Boost

Use the included 2-button footswitch to engage a boost for solos and switch channels.

Built-in USB Audio Interface

The Classic 20 MH is ready to connect directly to your computer for DAW recording, no separate audio interface or mic required.

2 Channels with Boost and EQ

The Classic 20 MH packs two footswitchable channels with 3-Band EQ, giving you a solid sonic foundation for practically any musical style.

Footswitchable Reverb and FX loop

Rich ambience is always at your fingertips with the Classic 20 MH combo, and the FX loop is ready to integrate your effects pedalboard and processors too.

FAQ

Yes, the Classic 20 MH delivers the vibrant harmonic complexity players have loved about the Classic series since 1973.

The Classic 20 MH can compete with a drummer and other amps in small-format settings, depending on the sensitivity of your speaker cabinet. Playing with a louder drummer and along with other higher-wattage amp will require additional reinforcement..

Using the 5W and 1W modes will decrease your headroom, which means you can make the power tubes break up at slightly lower volumes. This allows you to achieve "cranked amp" tone, saturation and sustain at manageable volume levels.

Yes. You can defeat the speaker output to use the direct output or USB for silent recording sessions.

Extremely effective. MSDI eliminates the need for an external speaker cabinet and microphone, sending the sound of a miked 12-inch speaker direct to the sound system or interface.

Three 12AX7 preamp tubes and two EL84 power tubes.

T.S.I. helps you identify potentially troublesome tubes before they fail at a gig. T.S.I. will alert you when a tube is nearing potential failure, and will automatically shut the tube off to protect the amp if a failure does occur.

Color Tweed

Connectivity Wired

Instrument Electric Guitar

Number of Channels 2

Model Classic 20 MH

Product Line Classic

Amplifier Type Guitar Mini Amp Head

Power 20 Watts RMS

Impedance 16 or 8 Ohms (switchable)

Amplifier Technology Tube

Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7 / ECC83

Power Tubes 2 x EL84

Shipping Weight 9.3 kg

Shipping Dimensions 19.375 × 13.25 × 12.375 in

Classic 20 Guitar Amp Combo Owner's Manual
Classic 20 MH Owner's Manual

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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