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was developed to contain all of the attentionto-detail circuitry and tonal qualities of boutique amplifiers, but with a price point real working guitarists could afford. Now, with the next generation line, Peavey has taken this idea even further and delivered one of its most advanced lines of amps yet, tailored to the needs of today's modern guitarist. "When we designed the first ValveKing amps we knew we wanted that elite feel and high-end build quality of a boutique amp in an amp that most working guitarists could afford," notes Peavey CEO Hartley Peavey. "We also wanted it to be that rugged, go-to amp that guitarists can't wait to plug into. Now the new generation of ValveKing adds features and versatility that raise that bar even more. In addition to its boutique - style qualities and hot-rodded tones that guitarists have come to expect from the ValveKing series, the next generation line incorporates brand new features for recording and performing musicians. The new ValveKing features a USB direct recording output, which connects the amp directly into a Mac or PC. On the rear panel, the built-in Peavey MSDI XLR direct interface eliminates the need for miking by allowing users to send the amp's signal directly to a recording device or mixing console. To fully take advantage of these recording capabilities, the new ValveKings feature a speaker defeat switch that enables the amp to be used as a direct recording device with no speaker output. With adjustable tone for rock, jazz, or metal, the new generation ValveKings have the capabilities to create almost an array of dynamic tones. ValveKing's proprietary VariClass knob enables guitarists to adjust the ValveKing's "class" characteristics, allowing for complete power amp type versatility. True to its name, ValveKing even includes the new TSI tube-monitoring indicator that keeps you apprised of the health of your tubes! Va l v e K i n g offers other high-end features like variable power control, so players can tailor output to your performance situation without compromising tone. With triple 12AX7s, two independent footswitchable channels each with their own EQ, and the Vari-Class variable Class A/AB simulation control, the next generation ValveKing delivers massive amounts of completely customizable all-tube power. The next generation ValveKing line includes the new, portable ValveKing Micro Head, the ValveKing Head, ValveKing Combo 20, and ValveKing Combo 50, each delivering its own array of pro features and boutique tones. MSRP starts at $749.00 for Valvek King 20 watt combo amp. Details can be found at www.peavey.com continued from page 40 Day Romeos – Sideouts Bar & Grill, Island Lake; James Priestly & Giles Smith/The Black Madonna/Adam Rowe – Smart Bar, Chicago; Kris Delmhorst/Peter Mulvey – Space, Evanston; Trainwreck/Hi Infidelity – Sullivan's Irish Pub, Midlothian; Just Groove – The Alley, Highwood; Nothing Is Perfect Dance Party – The Burlington, Chicago; Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour – The Chicago Theater, Chicago; April's Reign – The Drunken Monkey, Chicago; Since I Was 3 – The Gambler, McHenry; Bear & Jake Acoustic – The Irish Patriot, Orland Park; Cazzette/Nathan Scott – The MID, Chicago; VNV Nation/Whiteqube – The Vic, Chicago; Alex & The All Stars – Thirsty Whale, Algonquin; Raising Bradley – Timothy O'Toole's, Chicago; Repos/Stoic