Peavey 6505 II 120W 2-channel Tube Head Reviews
Peavey's 6505 II marks the 30th anniversary of one of metal's most iconic guitar amplifiers. Armed with six 12AX7 preamp tubes, a 6L6GC-fueled power section, and a custom-built output transformer, this 120-watt behemoth is true to form, both cosmetically and sonically, to the original 6505 — right down to the plexiglass on its front. This footswitchable 2-channel tube head includes a 3-band EQ, plus Resonance and Presence knobs, on each channel. You also get per-channel Pre gain and Post gain controls. What's more, a footswitchable Crunch boost and Bright switch on the Rhythm channel propel you from spanking cleans to a full-blown pyroclastic surge without missing a beat. A Preamp Out jack and an effects loop round out the 6505 II's arena-ready features. If you want to harness the sound of modern metal, the 6505 II is the latest iteration of the amp that originally defined it.
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Highest Rated Reviews
Impressed
So I've had this for about 6 months, bought it right here @ Sweetwater from Zach. I paired it up with a hand built cab loaded with Mesa Vintage 30's. I'm not joking when I say it's an absolute beast. I've yet to get the post gain passed 4 without getting shut down by the boss. With the crunch, and bright buttons on the green channel I've got a huge amount of tones, Im saving the red channel for the detached garage… So I don't get shut down by the boss. Giving it five stars, because I'm completely satisfied, and haven't even explored all the tones this thing has.
Updated classic amp that delivers well
My guitar player from my band recently got this amp. Peavey took what it was famous for and made a great updated version. This is loud, aggressive and can make you sound fuller with the band. Even though keepers and neutral dsp processors are fantastic using a tube amp adds a whole different character that can't be reproduced with digital technology.
Not disappointed
I was really looking for that 80's metal sound, and this delivers.
