Modern EVH Tube Tone with a British Flair
The 5150 Iconic series head delivers two channels of tube-fueled, EVH-style tone with a streamlined design that satisfies the needs of gigging and recording guitarists alike. This tube amp head is geared toward Edward Van Halen's latter-day hard rock tones. That said, its EL34-fueled power section gives it a British-infused voice that classic Van Halen aficionados will appreciate. There's plenty of sound shaping onboard, with per-channel Gain and Volume, a shared 3-band EQ, and global Resonance and Presence controls. The 5150 Iconic series head also includes a top-shelf noise gate, footswitchable Boost function, and high-quality reverb to ensure a dynamic performance and US-prime, grade-A-stamped sound. Other features include a power reduction circuit, speaker-emulated output, dual parallel speaker outputs, selectable impedance, and an excellent-sounding effects loop. Brimming with modern EVH aesthetics, the 5150 Iconic series head delivers the searing tone and growling gain that King Edward made famous.
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EL34s for the brown sound
The 5150 Iconic series is tailor-made for modern EVH crunch. But when you need that thick, sustaining tone that Ed made famous on Van Halen's 1978 debut, you need to turn to this 5150 Iconic series head. What really sets this amp apart from the rest of the range is its EL34-based power amplifier. EL34s have much of the tone of the great British rock amps of the '70s and '80s. This amp nails those timbres with ease, adding a level of sag and saturation that feels and sounds great. And it will still get dirty with the best of modern metal machines.
Two channels of tube-fueled EVH tone
The 5150 Iconic series head is voiced with two ECC83 preamp tubes and fueled by four EL34 power tubes, arming you with two channels of muscular hard rock firepower. Each of this tube amp head's channels includes two voices: a Green channel for crystalline cleans or overdriven crunch; and a Red channel for fiery leads with a blistering-hot Burn setting. Each channel includes independent Gain and Volume controls for easy level matching, along with a shared 3-band EQ for effortless sonic sculpting. Global Resonance and Presence knobs round out the 5150 Iconic series head's tone-shaping controls.
Chock-full of must-have features
Despite its streamlined design, the EVH 5150 Iconic series head is a gig-ready rock machine. Channel two includes a built-in noise gate, which effectively — and transparently — attenuates hiss and hum. The guitarists here at Sweetwater are impressed by this gate's responsiveness. You can churn out rapid staccato riffs all day long with zero noise between notes, and you can play long, sustaining passages without chopped-off notes. Channel two boasts a footswitchable Boost function that adds another 10dB to your signal to keep your solos front and center. The 5150 Iconic series head features a smooth-sounding reverb, which injects your playing with depth and dimension. You get a power reduction circuit for stadium-sized tones at bedroom-appropriate volumes, a speaker-emulated output for easy DI-ing, and dual parallel speaker outputs for no-fuss expansion. You also get a high-quality effects loop for integrating your pedalboard and outboard processors — an essential if you want to incorporate Eddie's distinctive pitch-shifting effect into your tonal palette.
EVH 5150 Iconic Series Head Features:
- 80W, 2-channel tube amplifier head voiced for Edward Van Halen's latter-day tone
- EL34 power section delivers a British-infused voice classic Van Halen aficionados will appreciate
- Extra voicing on each channel gives you added sonic versatility
- Green channel delivers crystalline cleans or overdriven crunch
- Red channel produces fiery leads with a blistering-hot Burn setting
- Each channel includes independent Gain and Volume controls for easy level matching
- Shared 3-band EQ supplies you with effortless sonic sculpting
- Global Resonance and Presence knobs adjust the high- and low-end aspects of your tone
- Built-in noise gate effectively — and transparently — attenuates hiss and hum
- Footswitchable Boost function adds another 10dB to your lead channel's signal
- Smooth-sounding reverb injects your playing with depth and dimension
- Power reduction circuit unleashes stadium-sized tones at bedroom-appropriate volumes
- Speaker-emulated output makes DI-ing super simple
- Dual parallel speaker outputs provide no-fuss expansion
- High-quality FX loop for integrating your pedalboard and outboard processors
- Rugged textured vinyl cover with brushed aluminum front panel and black steel grille
- Eye-catching 5150 and EVH logo badges
- Molded plastic top handle for easy transport
- Includes a 2-button footswitch and IEC AC power cable
