Revv Generator 120 10th Anniversary Edition

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I’m guessing this forum will hate this amp. With that said, it sounds like they are aiming to make it more raw and dynamic which seemed to be the biggest gripe about this amp being too bland and processed.

 
The Revv 10th Anniversary Generator 120 Rev. B is a limited edition MK3 amplifier featuring custom shop tweaks based on sought-after early Revv models, including the original prototype. You’ll find the same 4-channel versatility, Two Notes functionality, and zero-compromise Canadian craftsmanship as the production MK3, but with careful circuit tweaks for a greater response to pick attack, aggressive midrange, and an open frequency response.

The Generator 120 has been on quite a journey since its 2014 debut. Originally beloved by mix engineers, recording artists, and early guitar YouTubers - we made sure to move quickly on our feet to update designs, integrate new technology, and learn more every day about what makes a guitar sound great. That flexibility and commitment to receiving feedback has been great for Revv: it’s led to developments like Two Notes reactive load integration and completely redesigning the Green channel from the ground up. However, we’ve also noticed specific years and variations of the Generator becoming desirable. It’s true - small design changes and component modifications along the way have resulted in a variety of different tonal characteristics for Revv amps even within the same model, and guitarists will inevitably search for “the best one.” While the Generator 120 MK3 is the best amp we’ve ever made, there are elements of past designs we wanted to incorporate into the MK3 platform; so everyone has access to “the best one.” The goal was not only celebrating Generator 120’s 10th anniversary, but more importantly examining Revv’s history to help dial in that extra 10% that makes you go “wow” the moment you plug in.

Guitarists looking for a modern tube amp with a distinctive voice have chosen Revv since 2014, and now an inspiring collection of those tones combines with Revv’s flagship modern featureset. The 10th Anniversary Generator 120 Rev. B has a unique character that we’re excited to make available to the public, so that more players have the opportunity to get their hands on the tone that changed everything for us.

Experience the culmination of a decade at the forefront of modern high gain amplification with the limited edition 10th Anniversary Generator 120 Rev. B. Limited to 200 units.

4 Independent Channels: Blue clean, Green crunch, Purple high gain, and Red high gain

Independent 3-band EQ per channel

Independent Bright switch per channel

Blue channel features proprietary Wide voicing switch

Green channel features 3 unique Drive voicings

Purple and Red channels each feature 3 signature Aggression voicings, Cut switch, and Fat switch

2 switchable Master Volume controls, global Presence and Depth controls

Bypassable lush digital reverb (with rear level control)

Bypassable tight and transparent noise gate (with rear threshold control)

All tube design - 4x EL34, 5x 12AX7

Selectable 120/10 watt operation

Transparent buffered serial FX Loop

Two notes Torpedo-embedded Virtual Cabinet 6-position rotary selector, volume control, and headphone output jack

100ms DynIR length w/ EQ, reverb, virtual power amps for use with pre/post switch, and more available via Two notes Torpedo remote

Two notes editable via USB or Bluetooth

In-depth MIDI PC and CC control + OMNI functionality for easy MIDI programming

Two notes Torpedo-embedded Stereo XLR Outputs and ground lift switch

Rear switch selects internal reactive or cabinet load (automatically engages when no cabinet is detected)

Rear Bias test points with easy-access adjustments for each power tube pair, tube fault indication, and Mains/HT fuse holders

LED lighting for control verification and cabinet lighting jack for synchronized badge illumination on matching Revv cabinets

4, 8, & 16 ohm impedance speaker output jacks

High quality custom transformers

Durable birch headshell

4-button programmable footswitch included

International voltages available: 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V, 240V

Made in Canada

5 year limited warranty upon registration

$3,299 USD
 

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thegame said:
The tone in that clip already sounds better than all previous REVV offerings.
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I fairly recently scored a first gen REVV Generator and was very disappointed. But I had to try one to know. Surprised people love the amp at all. But I guess if you boost it and throw an eq and a gate in the loop it might be a decent amp. I guess. IMO nowadays you shouldn't have to try that hard to get an amp to sound good.
 
When I tried the Generator 100P MK3, I would explain it as super bland and lacking character. It's not that it sounded "bad" overall, it was just a very boring tone, imo. I know some guys have swapped some tubes around with some success but I wasn't about to waste my time fucking with that, haha.
 
Apex1Rg7X said:
When I tried the Generator 100P MK3, I would explain it as super bland and lacking character. It's not that it sounded "bad" overall, it was just a very boring tone, imo. I know some guys have swapped some tubes around with some success but I wasn't about to waste my time fucking with that, haha.
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Same experience - if you plugged into the Generator and played it you'd be impressed, then you plug into another amp like a VH4, Mesa TC100, Rectifier or whatever - the Revv didn't have the cut, the harmonic richness or aggression of those other amps, even boosted it was lacking. So this new raw voicing might be a winner - the design and control panel is well thought out but overall tone was a bit dull for what I like.
 
WizardSouth-JP said:
Same experience - if you plugged into the Generator and played it you'd be impressed, then you plug into another amp like a VH4, Mesa TC100, Rectifier or whatever - the Revv didn't have the cut, the harmonic richness or aggression of those other amps, even boosted it was lacking. So this new raw voicing might be a winner - the design and control panel is well thought out but overall tone was a bit dull for what I like.
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Agreed-The Revv Generator mk3 was my first amp after playing digital and I straight up preferred my axe fx over it- I didn’t understand the hype of tube amps.
I do think over compression was a problem but there was also no character in general- sounded like a modern metal plugin. I’d love to be wrong but I doubt a more raw sound is gonna make this amp worth it.
 
fullthrottlesolo said:
Agreed-The Revv Generator mk3 was my first amp after playing digital and I straight up preferred my axe fx over it- I didn’t understand the hype of tube amps.
I do think over compression was a problem but there was also no character in general- sounded like a modern metal plugin. I’d love to be wrong but I doubt a more raw sound is gonna make this amp worth it.
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I will say that the REVV needs a lot more volume than some other brands amps to come alive - for touring guys, the direct out and IR probably is a great feature but there's certainly other options. I'm hoping it's meaner and in your face tone vs the first version. I owned a 100P Mk3 thinking it would be less refined than the Generator - nope same thing, meh.
 
WizardSouth-JP said:
I will say that the REVV needs a lot more volume than some other brands amps to come alive - for touring guys, the direct out and IR probably is a great feature but there's certainly other options. I'm hoping it's meaner and in your face tone vs the first version. I owned a 100P Mk3 thinking it would be less refined than the Generator - nope same thing, meh.
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Unfortunately the p and r versions are just 3 channel versions of the 120 with the purple or red channel and not the other one.
 
It’s funny how they wont just say “we realized after reading countless reviews that the amp needed a more open throaty sound” “so we listened to our customers“.That has been the biggest complaint on this forum for several years. I would assume they have noticed lol.

Ive personally owned several generators and have liked them all but I do agree with everyone. They are a bit too vanilla, it’s a “safe” tone , very refined. I will say that they are great live amps, for me they sat real good in a mix with two guitars. I had no problem cutting through with them. Ultimately I sold mine for the reasons mentioned here. I wouldn’t mind trying this new version.
 
Had a mkII 120 that i had to buy second hand because of the horrible customer service when i tried to buy it direct. Found the amp dull and lifeless. Sold it a week later.
 
I had a MK 3. It was an amp that did a lot of things but didn't really excel at any of them. It seemed like it was trying to be multiple amps so it really had no identity of its own.
 
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