The Revv Amplification G2-V2 is a Revv overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the Revv G2 and the Revv G2 (Green Channel Drive). It pairs well with the Hiwatt Custom DR20H and the Marshall JCM800 2203.
Revv Amplification G2-V2
Revv · pedal
The Revv G2 is a preamp, overdrive and distortion pedal reproducing the Green channel of Revv's Generator amplifiers, with the widest gain and EQ range in the company's pedal line. A three-way switch gives three distinct voices: Off is a full-range clean boost with the three-band EQ still active; Blue is the Green channel's signature touch-responsive breakup; and Red delivers a more authentic, amp-like saturated gain feel. On its own it is open, woody and chewy, with the dynamic response of a cranked tube amp rather than a compressed pedal distortion, which has made it a favourite of Nashville session players for its clarity and dynamics. It works equally as a classic crunch box, a boost to push a tube amp into sweet saturation, or an always-on drive, covering both rhythm and lead duty. The V2 refines the original circuit.
- tube
- clean boost
- drive
- eq
- full
- overdrive
- warm
- boost
Genres the Revv Amplification G2-V2 is commonly used in
- Blues
- Rock
- Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Revv Amplification G2-V2
Hiwatt Custom DR20H
Hiwatt
22% matchHiwatt Custom DR20H takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Marshall JCM800 2203
Marshall
21% matchMarshall JCM800 2203 takes that crunchy character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger MB115MK2 pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Peavey TKO 115
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey TKO 115 pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Peavey TNT-115
Peavey
tonal matchFeed a saturated signal into Peavey TNT-115 and it comes out closer to tight
Hiwatt DR504H
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt DR504H pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey Invective 120 takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Revv Amplification G2-V2
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
22% matchColorsound Power Boost leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
21% matchRun Paul Cochrane Timmy after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
18% matchWampler Cory Wong's clean boost voice suits Revv Amplification G2-V2's own clean boost character
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
15% matchRun Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo after Revv Amplification G2-V2 in the signal chain, clear of Revv Amplification G2-V2's own gain stage
Cusack Music Delay TME
Cusack Music
9% matchKeep Revv Amplification G2-V2's clean boost voice out front: Cusack Music Delay TME goes after Revv Amplification G2-V2 in the signal chain so its tight voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Catalinbread Epoch-Set
Catalinbread
9% matchRun Catalinbread Epoch-Set after Revv Amplification G2-V2 in the signal chain, clear of Revv Amplification G2-V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Buxom Boost is voiced for a high-gain amp's front end — Revv Amplification G2-V2 gives it exactly that
Fortin Amplification Tempest Overdrive Signature Architects
Fortin Amplification
tonal matchRevv Amplification G2-V2 leans into a high-gain amp's front end, precisely the platform Fortin Amplification Tempest Overdrive Signature Architects wants
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Revv G2
Revv
88% similarity“The V2 refines the original circuit.”
Revv G2 (Green Channel Drive)
Revv
72% similarityShared character: red_channel, woody, touch
Strymon Riverside
Strymon
71% similarityShared character: sweet, boost, touch
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: original_circuit, full, boost
Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
71% similarityShared character: boost, clarity, preamp
Friedman IR-D
Friedman
71% similarityShared character: red_channel, sweet, boost
Xotic BB Preamp
Xotic
70% similarityShared character: boost, crunch, preamp
Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: full, boost, preamp
REVV G2 Green
Revv
69% similarityShared character: crunch, clarity, s_build_quality
Pigtronix Fat Drive
Pigtronix
67% similarityShared character: full, s_build_quality, warm
Walrus Audio Ages 5-state
Walrus Audio
66% similarityShared character: full, boost, s_build_quality
PastFx Preamp Crunch Plus
Pastfx
65% similarityShared character: blues_players, crunch, preamp
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Revv Amplification G2-V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Revv G2, the Revv G2 (Green Channel Drive), the Strymon Riverside.
What pairs well with the Revv Amplification G2-V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Marshall JCM800 2203, Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2 — Hiwatt Custom DR20H takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight.