The Carvin V3 is a versatile, 100-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head designed for high-gain flexibility and deep tone shaping. It features three independent channels: Channels 1 and 2 are identical high-gain channels with three drive modes (Thick, Classic, Intense), while Channel 3 provides a clean-to-bluesy foundation with its own modes (Bright, Classic, Soak).

​Key Technical Specs

​Tube Complement: 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 x EL34 power tubes.

​Power Output: Switchable between 100W, 50W, and 25W.

​EQX Switches: An "Expanded EQ" toggle on each channel that widens the frequency range of the Bass, Mid, and Treble controls.

​Smart Effects Loops: Two loops (series and parallel) that can be assigned to specific channels and saved via MIDI.

​Master Controls: Includes a global Master Volume, a footswitchable Boost (up to 9dB), and "Deep" and "Bright" switches for global resonance and clarity.

​The V3 is often described as a "Swiss Army Knife" for guitarists, capable of covering everything from shimmering cleans to modern metal. It also features full MIDI integration, allowing you to switch channels and loops with a MIDI controller.

​Would you like me to find the recommended EQ settings for a specific genre, like metal or blues

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • V3 3-Channel 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 2010s
Made In
  • United States
Number of Inputs
  • 1 Input
Power Tube Type
  • EL34
Number of Channels
  • 3 Channels
Electronics
  • Tube
Reverb
  • None
Color Family
  • Black
Impedance
  • 4 ohms
Output Power (Watts)
  • 100

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