Best Peavey Tube Guitar Heads 2025

Premium Peavey tube guitar heads - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Blues For Classic Rock For Jazz For Vintage Tones For Professional Gigs For Studio Recording

BRANDS: Engl Marshall Hughes&Kettner Mesa Boogie Victory Amplifiers Friedman Evh Orange Harley Benton Soldano PRS Diezel Bugera Bad Cat Revv Peavey

Peavey 6505 MH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Peavey 6505 MH

by Peavey

Classic Rock Jazz Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Natural compression and warmth
• Classic vintage tone

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Peavey 6505 MHMini Tube Amp Head for Electric GuitarPower: 20 W RMS2 channelsTube configuration: 3 x 12AX7/ECC83...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617034

$769

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Peavey Classic 20 MH TW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Peavey Classic 20 MH TW

by Peavey

Professional Gigs Jazz Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Authentic tube saturation

✗ CONS

• Heat generation during use
• Heavier than other options

Peavey Classic 20 MH TWMini Tube Head for Electric GuitarPower: 20 W RMSTwo channelsTube configuration: Three...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617038

$762

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Peavey 6505 II Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Peavey 6505 II Head

by Peavey

Jazz Studio Recording Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Natural compression and warmth
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Heat generation during use
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Peavey 6505 II HeadTube Amp Head for Electric GuitarPower: 120 W RMS2 ChannelsTube configuration: 6 x 12AX7 (preamp)...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617028

$1,572

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Peavey 6505 1992 Original Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Peavey 6505 1992 Original Head

by Peavey

Professional Gigs Studio Recording Blues

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage tone
• Dynamic playing response

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• More expensive than solid-state

Peavey 6505 1992 Original HeadTube Amp Head for Electric GuitarPower: 120 W RMS2 ChannelsTube configuration: 5 x 12AX7...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617031

$1,495

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Peavey invective MH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Peavey invective MH

by Peavey

Studio Recording Vintage Tones Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage tone

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Natural compression and warmth

✗ CONS

• More expensive than solid-state
• Heat generation during use

Peavey Invective MHAll tube20/5/1 watts2 x EL84 tubes2 x Channels + BoostNoise GateFX LoopHeadphone outputMSDI (DI...

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 458162

$824

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How to Choose the Best Tube Guitar Heads

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced tube guitar heads typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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