Peavey Valveking VK100 Head
Peavey Valveking VK100 Head is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
At Reidy's Home Of Music, we understand how important it is for you to receive your order in a timely and efficient manner. That's why we have put together this delivery information to provide you with all the details you need to know about our shipping process.
Shipping Options:
We offer a variety of shipping options to cater to your specific needs. Whether you need your guitar delivered quickly or prefer a more cost-effective option, we have you covered. Our shipping options include:
- Our Standard Shipping: This is our most affordable shipping option, with delivery by express courier taking 1-3 business days , normally via DPD or DHL parcel. Currently FREE on orders of £399 or over and £6.95 for orders under £399
- Next working day Shipping: If you need your guitar in a hurry, our Next Working Day shipping option means next working day delivery if you order before 2pm. Currently £12.99. (please note, working day means Monday-Friday , excluding bank holidays - Orders placed before 2pm Friday will be delivered Monday. Orders placed after 2pm Friday would shipped on Monday, delivered Tuesday.) * Please Note: Next Working Day option is not available on some items , check delivery options at the checkout.
- Shipping to Northern Ireland - can take 48 hours to arrive , and please note we can't send very heavy items such as pianos to Northern Ireland due to courier restrictions. £19.99
Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs will vary depending on the shipping option you choose and your location. During the checkout process, you will be able to see the shipping costs associated with your order before making a payment.
Tracking Your Order:
Once your order has been shipped, we will provide you with a tracking number. This allows you to easily track the progress of your delivery and know exactly when to expect your new guitar.
Delivery Timeframes:
The standard delivery timeframes mentioned above are estimates and may vary depending on factors such as your location and any unforeseen circumstances. However, we strive to ensure that your order is delivered to you as quickly as possible.
Customer Support:
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Thank you for choosing Reidy's Home Of Music. We look forward to delivering your new guitar to you soon!
Peavey Valveking VK100 Head
Description
Description
This second hand guitar amplifier is in very good condition.
Plus , check out the matching Valveking 4*12 Cabinet we have!
The Peavey ValveKing VK100 head is a loud, versatile, mid‑2000s tube monster that delivers classic American clean tones, aggressive modern gain, and huge gig‑ready volume at a price that still makes it one of the best sleeper amps on the used market.
Released as part of Peavey’s ValveKing series, the VK100 was designed to bridge the gap between affordable tube amps and pro‑level gigging heads. It’s a 100‑watt, 6L6‑powered amplifier with two channels, footswitchable functions, and enough headroom to flatten a rehearsal room.
Build Quality & Features
Key Specs
- 100 watts of all‑tube power
- 4× 6L6 power tubes, 3× 12AX7 preamp tubes
- Clean and Lead channels
- Bright switch on the clean channel
- Boost switch on the lead channel
- Texture control (Peavey’s Class A / Class AB blend)
- Series effects loop
- Reverb (spring‑style, digital driver)
- Footswitchable channel/boost/reverb
Peavey amps from this era are famously bulletproof, and the VK100 is no exception. Thick PCB, solid transformers, and rugged chassis design mean these heads survive years of gigging and transport.
Tone Breakdown
Clean Channel
The clean channel is one of the VK100’s biggest strengths:
- Big, glassy, American‑voiced cleans
- Loads of headroom
- Bright switch adds sparkle without harshness
- Works brilliantly with pedals
Lead Channel
The gain channel is where opinions split, but dialled correctly, it’s excellent:
- Medium‑to‑high gain
- Thick mids with a slightly modern edge
- Tight low end, especially with 6L6s
- Boost switch adds saturation and compression
It won’t replace a 5150 for metal, but it can absolutely do:
- Hard rock
- Punk
- Alt‑rock
- Classic metal
- Grunge
- Blues‑rock
With an overdrive pedal in front, it tightens up beautifully.
Texture Control
This is Peavey’s unique feature allowing you to blend between:
- Class AB (tight, punchy, modern)
- Class A (looser, warmer, more vintage)
It’s not a gimmick—it genuinely changes the feel and response of the amp.
Reverb & Effects Loop
- The reverb is usable but not inspiring—slightly metallic at higher settings.
- The effects loop is solid and works well with delays, reverbs, and modulation.
Perfect for:
- Gigging
- Rehearsals
- Large stages
Strengths
- Huge clean headroom
- Versatile gain channel
- Texture control adds tonal flexibility
- Rugged Peavey reliability
- Incredible value on the used market
- Pedal‑friendly front end
The Peavey ValveKing VK100 is a workhorse tube head with massive volume, great cleans, and a flexible gain channel that covers everything from blues to hard rock. It’s not boutique, but it’s dependable, powerful, and shockingly affordable.
If you want a gig‑ready 100‑watt tube head without spending big money, the VK100 is one of the best bargains you can buy.
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