At Winter NAMM 2010, Peavey announced the 6534+ guitar amplifier ($1,399.99 MSRP), the step-up revision of the high-gain 6505 Series amp.

The 6534+ Head is a two-channel, 120W amplifier designed with "British flavored" EL34 power tubes. You'll get the same extreme high gain and tone of the 6505 Series, along with a new design that minimizes the noise that high-gain tube amps generate.

Its tonal foundation is provided by six select 12AX7 preamp tubes. Both the Lead and Rhythm channels feature independent three-band EQ, pre-, and post-gain controls, and Peavey's Resonance and Presence controls that deliver low-end enhancement and high-end boost. The Rhythm channel also includes a bright switch and footswitchable Crunch boost. Additional features include a footswitchable effects loop and a preamp output.

Full features:

• 120W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms
• Six 12AX7 preamp tubes and four EL34 power amp tubes
• Foot switchable Lead / Rhythm channel select
• Three-band EQ on each channel
• Resonance and Presence controls on each channel
• Pre Gain and Post Gain on each channel
• Foot switchable Crunch boost on Rhythm channel
• Bright switch on Rhythm channel
• Preamp output
• Effects loop
• Bias test point
• Footswitch included

Peavey will begin shipping the 6534+ Head in the first quarter of 2010. For more information, visit peavey.com.