Revv Generator 120 MK3

Generator MKIII: the evolution of the Canadian high-gain "titan"

After several years of development fueled by feedback from artists, touring guitarists, and studio engineers, the Revv Generator 120 MKIII pushes the concept of a modern high-gain head: maintaining the Revv DNA (tight attack, focused low end, clear gain), while expanding the spectrum towards more sensitive and "organic" cleans and crunch. Handmade in Canada, it sits at the top of the Revv lineup as a premium platform designed equally for stage and studio direct.

Who and in what contexts does the Generator 120 MKIII make a difference?

This head is aimed at intermediate to professional guitarists who want a single machine capable of covering a full set: rehearsal (huge headroom reserve), stage (quick recalls, dual Master, MIDI), and home studio (XLR outputs + virtual cab + headphones, no volume constraints). Natural playgrounds include modern metal, metalcore, prog, hardcore, punchy punk, but also alternative rock and "clean/crunch" sessions where right/left hand dynamics must remain lively.

Channels, voicings, and control: a modern head designed as a complete system

The Generator 120 MKIII offers 4 channels (Clean, Crunch, and 2 variable gain channels) with a 3-band EQ per channel, ideal for moving from a bright clean to a denser crunch, then to two saturation levels (rhythm and lead) without compromise. The Wide, Drive, and Aggression selectors expand the voicing and feel under the fingers, while Bright on all channels refines the attack. On the overdrive channels, Cut allows choosing a brighter or scooped saturation, and Fat thickens the low-mids for low tunings. Add a transparent series effects loop, built-in noise gate, recallable digital reverb per channel, and full MIDI/CC and Bluetooth control: everything is designed to simplify a complex rig.

The sound

With its all-tube design (snappy preamp, ample power), the Generator 120 MKIII delivers a typically modern tone: tight low end, precise attack, and high definition even at high gain. The Clean channel aims for expressive clarity and a nice touch response, the Crunch fits easily in a mix (from dynamic breakup to punchy rock), and the high-gain channels range from articulate bite to massive saturation, with controlled natural compression. In terms of user references, this head is found in genres from metal and prog to more rock/punk realms, with users such as Ola Englund, Jeff Schroeder (The Smashing Pumpkins), Fletcher Dragge (Pennywise), Jordan Buckley (Every Time I Die), and Will Putney (Fit for an Autopsy): a good indicator of its ability to remain clear, massive, and "mix-ready".

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Noise Gate	Number of channels	4
Category	Guitar amp head	EQ	3 channels
Technology	Tubes	Headphone output	Yes
Effects loop	Yes	Color	Black
Amp tubes	4 x 6L6GC	Finishing	Black tolex
Pre-amp tubes	5 x ECC83	Power output	120 W
Category	Amplifier

Preamp tubes	5 x 12AX7	Signature selectors	Wide, Drive, and Aggression
Power tubes	4 x 6L6GC	Included footcontroller	channels, Wide, Drive, Aggression, effects loop, Masters, and mute
Power selector	120 Watts / 10 Watts	Footcontroller "patch" mode	save favorite settings on 1 of 6 banks
Global controls	Presence and Depth	Speaker outputs	4, 8, or 16 ohms
4 channels	Clean, Crunch, and 2 variable gain channels