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Peavey 6505 Head (120 Watt Head)

Item ID: 6505HD

2-channel, 120-watt Tube Amplifier Head with Footswitchable Channels and Switchable Effects Loop

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Make This Tone Monster of an Amp Your Own!

How much amp is enough amp for you? If you pine for a rig that can dominate any stage, lets you unleash your most furious riffs and solos, and gives you headroom to spare, then you definitely need this amp! Peavey's all-tube 6505 Head delivers - and then some. This 12AX7/6L6GC-fired monster pumps out an astounding 120 watts, so you know you're ready for serious business when you plug in. An easy-to-dial-in 3-band EQ puts you in control of your rhythm- and lead-channel tones, and presence and resonance controls let you tweak just the right amount of bite and thump.

Peavey based the 6505 Head on the legendary 5150 series, sought-after amps that powered (and continue to power) hordes of hard rockers, metal mavens, and shredders. Now, you can experience that molten magic in a brand-new amp! The 6505 Head is easy to use, thanks to its elegantly simple control panel. But tweakers will love the little details (including pre-/post-gain, bright, and crunch switches on the rhythm channel and pre-/post-gain switch on the lead channel). You also get a switchable post-EQ effects loop and a preamp output. High- and low-gain inputs let you match up single-coil- and humbucker-equipped guitars to the amp. If you're ready to step up to the big time, then you need this head!

Peavey 6505 2-channel Tube Amplifier Head Features at a Glance:
  • 120 watts (RMS) into 16, 8, or 4 ohms (switchable)
  • 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 x 6L6GC power amp tubes
  • High- and low-gain inputs
  • 2-channel preamp that's switchable on the front panel or via footswitch
  • Rhythm channel: pre-/post-gain, bright and crunch switches
  • Lead channel: pre-/post-gain
  • Channels share 3-band EQ
  • Presence and resonance controls
  • Switchable post-EQ effects loop
  • Preamp output
  • Footswitch included
  • Weight: 48 lbs.

Plug into Peavey's powerful 6505 Head and take over any stage!

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Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 120W
Effects No Effects
Reverb No Reverb
EQ Low, Mid, High
Amp Modeling No
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 9
Preamp Tubes 5 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 4 x 6L6GC
Inputs 2 x Instrument
Outputs 2 x TS
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 10"
Width 26.63"
Depth 11.75"
Weight 48.3 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 575660

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based on 2 reviews

Great tones great power great price

by from
December 1, 2011
Music Background:
The clean channel is about 5% off from being completely clean when pushed, but that's pretty good for an amp being centered on high gain. Parkway Drive, Stray From The Path, August Burns Red, Bring Me... read more [+] The Horizon, all have at one point or still use this amp. Lots of power, lot's of crunch. Great deal! close [-]

This amp is a beast!

by KH from Omaha, NE
November 17, 2011
Music Background: Local musician, project studio enthusiast
This amp is the perfect choice for anyone that plays hard rock/metal. It has more gain than anyone could possibly ever need and is super easy to dial in.

I was very suprised while pl... read more [+]aying around with this amp as to the variety of sounds I could get from it. It definitely has it's own signature tone but can be dialed in for an awesome crunch tone and with some more gain some serious chug. I was amazed at how much gain was available and actually hesitate to move it much past 5 on the lead channel. Even the clean tone is not bad, although I've heard much better. That's really the only reason I couldn'y give it 5 stars.

The build quality is excellent. Made in the USA and built like a tank.

I highly recommend this amp to anyone looking for a huge, thick metal sound. Think Machine Head, Trivium, Carcass - the list could go on for a while! close [-]

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