Peavey invective.MH 20-Watt Mini Tube Amp Head - High Gain | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Peavey invective.MH is Misha Mansoor's signature amp head reimagined as a compact, 20-watt mini tube head built for players who want devastating high-gain tones without the stage-filling wattage. Rooted in the same preamp architecture as the legendary 6505, it delivers the tight, aggressive response that made the full-size invective a favorite among modern metal and hard rock players. Available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls, this is a serious amp for serious players.
Product Overview
The invective.MH is built around 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2 x EL84 power tubes, housed in a black leatherette cabinet that measures 14" wide and weighs just 16.6 lbs. Switchable between 20, 5, and 1 watt, the amp's power attenuation circuit lets you push the tubes into saturation at practice and rehearsal volumes without losing the feel and tightness the invective is known for. A speaker defeat switch and 1/8" headphone output extend the amp's usability into silent practice territory.
Two channels cover the full range of modern playing demands. The Clean channel features a 2-band adaptive EQ for dialing in pristine, clear tones, while the Lead channel delivers the high-gain firepower the invective is famous for, complete with a 3-band EQ, Master Resonance, and Master Presence controls. The preamp design draws heavily from the 6505 circuit — one of the most respected high-gain platforms in modern guitar amplification.
The invective.MH's noise gate is engineered for an extremely fast cutoff, eliminating unwanted noise between notes and riffs without affecting your attack. A cab-emulated XLR direct output with ground-lift control and a speaker-simulated USB output make it equally capable as a recording and direct-performance tool. Tube Status Indication rounds out the feature set, monitoring your EL84 power tubes and alerting you before a failing tube becomes a problem on stage.
Ideal For
- Metal and hard rock guitarists seeking a high-gain mini tube amp head with tight, aggressive tone
- Players who want a Misha Mansoor signature amp for rehearsal, small gigs, and direct recording
- Home and studio players who need switchable wattage and a headphone output for silent practice
- Guitarists integrating a pedalboard via a footswitchable buffered effects loop
- Players looking for a compact 6505-voiced tube amp head in Idaho Falls or online
Key Features
High-Gain Lead Channel with 6505-Voiced Preamp The Lead channel is built around the same tightly voiced preamp architecture that defines the 6505 sound — aggressive, compressed, and focused, with 3-band EQ, Master Resonance, and Master Presence for precise tone shaping. This is the core of what makes the invective.MH a legitimate metal amp in a small package.
Super-Tight Noise Gate Peavey engineered the invective.MH's noise gate for an incredibly fast sound cutoff, making it exceptionally effective for high-gain playing styles where noise and feedback between notes are a constant challenge. It cuts cleanly without affecting pick attack or sustain.
Switchable Power Attenuation (20W / 5W / 1W) Drop the wattage to push the power section into saturation at lower volumes — all three settings maintain genuine tube response and feel. The speaker defeat switch and headphone output extend this further for completely silent practice.
Cab-Emulated XLR Direct Output The built-in cab-simulated XLR output with ground-lift control lets you send polished, speaker-emulated tone directly to a PA or audio interface without a microphone or cabinet. Paired with the speaker-simulated USB output, the invective.MH is a complete direct-recording solution.
Comprehensive Footswitch Control Two footswitch jacks — included with a 2-button footswitch — give you hands-free control over channel switching, the Tight voicing, Boost, Gate, and the buffered effects loop. Few mini heads offer this level of live performance control.
What's Included
- Peavey invective.MH Mini Tube Amp Head
- 2-Button Footswitch
- Standard IEC AC power cable
- Peavey manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Tube |
| Channels | 2 |
| Output Power | 20W / 5W / 1W (Switchable) |
| Preamp Tubes | 3 x 12AX7 |
| Power Tubes | 2 x EL84 |
| Bias Type | Adjustable Fixed |
| EQ | 3-Band (Lead), 2-Band Adaptive (Clean) |
| Master Controls | Resonance, Presence |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Speaker Output | 1 x 1/4" (8/16 Ohm) |
| Direct Output | 1 x XLR (Cab-Emulated, Ground Lift) |
| Headphone Output | 1 x 1/8" |
| USB | 1 x Type B (Speaker-Simulated) |
| Effects Loop | Yes, Footswitchable Buffered |
| Footswitch I/O | 2 x 1/4" TRS (Channel, Tight, Boost, Gate, EFX Loop) |
| Footswitch Included | Yes, 2-Button |
| Noise Gate | Yes, Fast Cutoff |
| Tube Status Indication | Yes |
| Construction | Black Leatherette |
| Power Source | Standard IEC AC Cable |
| Height | 7.25" |
| Width | 14" |
| Depth | 7.75" |
| Weight | 16.6 lbs |
| MPN | 03618470 |
Get Your Hands on This Peavey invective.MH Today
Come experience the Peavey invective.MH at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls and find out what a Misha Mansoor-designed mini tube head can do for your tone. Questions about availability or want to talk specs? Contact us through our website or stop in — our team knows gear and is ready to help.
