Description

Joey Landreth is a longtime Revv collaborator & award-winning touring & recording artist known for his baritone slide playing, impeccable phrasing, & deep appreciation of high-quality guitar gear. The D20 JL features the same boutique tube clean / edge of breakup tones & direct performance technology as the D20 MK2, with custom voicing tweaks for Joey as well as his unique tolex, grille, chassis, & knob choices.

Joey’s unique style utilizing quite low open tunings & lots of slide calls for a sound with extra headroom, a tight low end, & a bit of a “fast” feel to keep everything together. His amps also need to be able to handle plenty of aggressive pedals & complex effects. Joey had been a long time user of Revv amps, but as he used his Dynamis amps more & more, eventually we wanted to see what specific tweaks he would make. Much like the D25 JL, the D20JL has these voicing changes to make sure he achieves a warm but crystal clear sound regardless of what else is in the signal chain. While playing slide in Open C with 19-65 gauge strings may sound like a niche use case, many players of all kinds told us they really liked the midrange of Joey’s custom voicing, & found that it excels at slightly dirty tones.

While Joey often keeps things straightforward & plays the D20 JL with his matching 1×12 JL cabinet equipped with Revv’s exclusive custom RV-90 speaker, he has also historically taken advantage of the D20’s more advanced options like its Two notes functionality & effects loop. This includes various stereo rigs, wet/dry setups, & even utilizing the Two notes Torpedo’s own reverb on the XLR out. The D20 JL runs the whole gamut: whether you want “just” a great tube amp, or plan on using all of the quality of life features to their fullest. Of course, just like the new D20 MK2, Joey’s amp benefits from the new onboard reverb & making the gain boost switchable as well.

The most important part of the D20 to us is the tone, & we knew we were on the right track with the original D20 when artists like Joey plugged in & said “wow, that’s really good!” without knowing about any of the special features yet. For the D20 JL, we’re proud to provide a customized amp based on Joey’s input. Not only does it give you, the player, another tonal option to find exactly what’s right for you, it’s also just cool seeing his custom aesthetic choices & name on the front – he’s an amazing artist. If you’re looking for an organic, reliable, portable tube amp that’s well suited to any kind of performance or recording situation, there’s a good chance that the D20 JL will give you the exact clarity, feel, & tone that you’ve been looking for.

Key Features

• The award-winning D20 platform updated for 2025 w/ new switching options, onboard reverb, & more.
• Customised voicing specifically for Joey Landreth based on his D25JL with a focus on additional headroom & a tight low end.
• All-tube design w/ 2x 12AX7 preamp + 2x 6V6 power tubes. Switchable from 20w to 4w operation.
• Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Volume, Reverb, & Level controls. Bright & Gain Boost switches.
• Perfect for clean & edge of breakup tones w/ an organic, touch-sensitive feel ideal for pedals.
• Pristine digital reverb, transparent buffered effects loop, control via MIDI or the included footswitch.
• Two notes Torpedo-embedded reactive load & impulse response XLR out for direct performance & recording.
• 6 virtual cabinet presets via rotary switch or 128 via midi. Power amp simulation, EQ, & more available via USB editing w/ Two notes software.
• Use cabinet & XLR outputs simultaneously or one at a time. (e.g. only XLR for silent stages, both when you also want stage volume)
• Simple bias testing & easy fuse access. Switchable 4Ω/8Ω speaker jack. Internal load automatically activates to protect amp.
• New standard compact tolex headshell with Joey’s custom choices including special knobs.

Specifications

• Amp Type: Tube
• Channels: Single w/ switchable gain boost
• Power Rating: 20W (adjustable to 4W)
• Preamp Tubes: 2 × 12AX7
• Power Tubes: 2 × 6V6
• Tone Controls: 3-band EQ, Gain, Volume, Gain Boost Switch, Bright Switch
• Direct Capabilities: Two notes Torpedo-Embedded reactive load & dynIR Virtual Cabs
• Preset Virtual Cabs: 6 w/ rotary switch, 128 w/ MIDI presets
• Additional Features: Pre/Post switch, digital reverb, ground lift, speaker/load switch
• Outputs: 1/4″ switchable 4Ω or 8Ω (cabinet), XLR (Torpedo Out)
• Headphones: 1/8″ jack headphone amp w/ adjustable level & clip warning LED
• Effects Loop: Yes, buffered
• MIDI I/O: 1 × Type B
• Other I/O: 1 × 5-pin (Revv cabinet lighting)
• Connectivity I/O: USB Type B for Virtual Cabinet & preset adjustment
• Bias: Easy-access adjustable fixed bias w/ easy-access fuse
• Construction: Baltic birch tolexed headshell
• Power Cable: Standard IEC AC cable
• Height: 10″
• Width: 14.75″
• Depth: 8.75″
• Weight: 9 lbs
• Footswitch: 2-button, included