Pre Loved Revv G4 G Series Overdrive/Distortion Pedal

This pre loved REVV G4 voiced after the flagship Generator 120 Red Channel is a thick gain monster that still has the nuance to cover old-school tones. The G4 is an amp in a box distortion pedal based on this tone used by premier touring and recording guitarists worldwide. Ir has some signs of wear but functiuons as intended.

The Revv G4 is a high-gain “amp-in-a-box” distortion pedal designed to replicate the red channel of Revv’s Generator amps—basically the most saturated, aggressive side of their sound.

Core sound character

• Thick, saturated distortion
  The G4 is known for being very full and “wide,” with lots of low end and smooth highs. It’s often described as more of a wall of sound than a tight, surgical tone.

• Amp-like feel (not just a pedal)
  It’s built to feel like playing through a high-gain tube amp channel—so it has compression, sustain, and a slightly “spongy” response under your fingers. 

• Smooth and compressed attack
  Compared to sharper distortions, the G4 is more fluid and forgiving, which makes it great for leads and sustained notes. 

Tonal identity 

G4 = fat, saturated, low-mid heavy (“sledgehammer” tone) 

• It emphasizes:

  • Low-end depth (chunky riffs, drop tunings)

  • Smooth highs (not harsh or fizzy)

  • Scooped or wide EQ feel rather than honky mids

• Very high gain available — easily covers modern metal

• But can also back off into:

  • Classic rock crunch

  • Bluesy breakup (with gain lowered)

  • Works well for:

  • Metal (especially thick/sludgy styles)

  • Hard rock

  • Lead playing with lots of sustain

The 3-mode switch changes how the distortion behaves:

• Red mode → maximum saturation, huge and heavy

• Blue mode → tighter, more controlled low end

• Off → more open, classic distortion tones

• “Big, chewy, amp-like high gain”

• Less about precision and more about weight and feel

• Great for players who want their distortion to feel like a cranked amp rather than a sharp, modern pedal