Korena by Guitar Center
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PeaveyKB 1 20W 1x8 2-Channel Keyboard Amp

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Small 20-watt keyboard combo with two channels and an 8-inch speaker. For a keyboard player who needs personal monitoring at home or in a practice room.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Home practice where a full-range keyboard sound matters more than volume
  • Running a keyboard and a mic through separate channels at once
  • Quiet studio monitoring next to the keyboard rig

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Playing over a live drummer or a loud band
  • Bass or synth patches needing real low-end extension
  • Anyone wanting guitar amp overdrive or built-in effects

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

20 watts

Practice-room level. Fine for a bedroom or a quiet rehearsal, but a drummer will bury it.

Detail 02

1x8 speaker

Keyboard amps aim for flat full-range response. An 8-inch driver runs out of low bass on piano and synth patches.

Detail 03

2 channels

Two sources at once with independent level control — keyboard on one, mic or second board on the other.

Detail 04

18 lb

One-hand carry. Easy to move between a practice room and a gig bag setup without a cart.

Detail 05

13-7/8 x 14-5/8 x 9 in

Fits under a keyboard stand or on a desk. Small enough to leave set up permanently.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Cables are not included — bring what your keyboard's output requires
  2. 02No stand or amp riser; on the floor it fires at your knees
  3. 03Check your keyboard's output type before assuming a straight plug-in
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I use this for guitar?

It will make sound, but a keyboard amp is built for clean, flat response. You get no overdrive character and no guitar-voiced speaker. A guitar amp will sound better for guitar.

02Is 20 watts loud enough to gig with?

Not on its own with a live band. It works as a personal monitor if the house PA carries the keyboard, or for solo and very quiet acoustic settings.

03Can I plug a microphone into it?

It has two channels, so you can run a mic on one and your keyboard on the other and set their levels independently.

04Will it handle low synth bass?

An 8-inch speaker only goes so low. Bass-heavy patches will thin out. For deep low end you want a larger driver or a PA.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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Category Source
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Tier
new
Korena Special
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Source Id
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Dimensions (WxHxD)
13.75" (34.93 cm) x 14.25" (36.2 cm) x 9" (22.86 cm)
Weight
17.4 lbs (7.89 kg)

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