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Peavey 6505 Mini Head 20/5/1-watt Tube Head

20/5/1-watt Tube Guitar Amplifier Head with 2 Channels, 3-band EQ, Direct Out, Effects Loop, Reverb, USB, and Headphone Out
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Aggressive Tone and Gig-focused Features

Peavey's 6505 MH mini tube amp head packs all the tonal tenacity that the 6505 series is known for, and it's got what it takes to be a gig-worthy guitar amp, too. You'll never have to worry about showing up to a gig with bad power tubes, because the Tube Status Indicator tells you how they're doing at a glance. Send your tone directly to the PA system with the Mic Simulated Direct Interface, with a speaker defeat switch to turn off your cabinet for lower stage volume (or for silent practice with headphones). And with footswitchable channels, crunch, reverb, and effects loop, you've got all the flexibility you need with the Peavey 6505 MH.

Peavey 6505 MH Tube Guitar Amplifier Head at a Glance:
  • More versatile than some 2-channel amplifiers
  • Perfect for creating your own rock and metal guitar tones
  • Designed for long-term performance
More versatile than some 2-channel amplifiers

With two footswitchable channels, the Peavey 6505 MH sets a solid foundation for most rockers and metal guitarists. Each channel has separate pre- and post-gain controls for fine-tuning your tone. And the rhythm channel also has a footswitchable crunch mode that's perfect for putting some hair on a clean tone. Factor in a footswitchable reverb and effects loop, and you've got a lot of flexibility in the 6505 MH.

Perfect for creating your own rock and metal guitar tones

We've had the great opportunity to get to know Hartley Peavey here at Sweetwater, and we know that Peavey approaches guitar amp design with the goal of making the amps sound as unique as your playing style. The 6505 MH definitely has an aggressive sound to it, as well as a fast and sensitive response, but it doesn't have a specific, defined voice. Spend some time with it, and you're sure to come up with a sound that is distinctly yours.

Designed for long-term performance

We keep referring to the 6505 MH as a gig-ready amp, and we mean that Peavey designed this guitar amplifier with long-term performance in mind. Proper tube maintenance isn't the favorite activity of any guitarist, so the 6505 MH's Tube Status Indication makes it much easier to make sure your amp is always ready to rock. We know that sometimes a direct output is a much better solution than miking up your cabinet, and the 6505 MH's Mic Simulated Direct Interface makes it easy to plug directly into the PA with respectable tone. From practice to recording to performance, the Peavey 6505 MH is the kind of amp you can count on.

Peavey 6505 MH Tube Guitar Amplifier Head Features:
  • Mini tube amp head with switchable 20-watt, 5-watt, or 1-watt operation
  • Inject great tone directly into the PA system with the Mic Simulated Direct Interface
  • USB output for easy recording directly to your DAW
  • Tube Status Indication lets you know your power tubes are still working properly
  • Footswitchable channels, crunch, effects loop, and reverb
Find your tone with the Peavey 6505 MH mini tube amp head!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 20W/5W/1W
  • Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7/ECC83
  • Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
  • Reverb: Yes
  • EQ: 3-band
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (speaker), 1 x XLR (mic simulated direct out)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Effects Loop: Yes, Buffered
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Footswitch I/O: 2 x 1/4" (channel/crunch, reverb/loop)
  • Footswitch Included: Yes, 2-button footswitch
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • Construction Material: Black Tolex
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 7.25"
  • Width: 14"
  • Depth: 7.75"
  • Weight: 17 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 03614180

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Rated 5/5

Amazing crunch and brown sound

I've been using the original Peavey 5150 head on stage since 1991 when it was introduced. I'm too tired to carry it around now that I no longer have roadies to lug equipment for me, and even in the largest venues I've never had the master volume knobs higher than a "3 or 4". Even in the recording studio I've never had it above a "5" and it was in a separate room. This 6505MH is so light, but I actually prefer the sound of the EL34's to the 6L6's in the 5150. It is so warm, the crunch sound is so much better than the 5150, the harmonics of the EL34's are just the sweetest sound ever. I'd also never used direct out into the board but the sound of the line out is amazing and now I no longer worry about hanging a lollipop on the grillcloth (one less thing). The other thing that I can't get over is that I'm using the 5-watt setting on stage and it still is way loud. I use a two-amp setup with a blues junior and it is noticeably louder, even set on the 5-watt setting. Of course, the icing on the cake is the fact that it has a nice sounding reverb built in, so I no longer carry a rackmount reverb unit.
This amp simplifies my life and makes such a great metal sound! I hope I have it for another 33-years like its big brother!
Music background: Rock, blues, 80's metal guitarist
Rated 5/5

Biggest mistake I’ve made

I had bought this amp at a Music Store back in 2015. I got it and loved it, but wasn't so much into metal anymore. I returned it, because I didn't see the use for it as I was starting to record my own music that was more blues, rock, and I had bought a VoxAC10 for that. Both amps were different. Both amps were awesome. Eventually I got myself a headrush and learned about patches, and IRS. They are good too, with their limitations. And do love the versatility, however it's not as simple for me (ADHD) to sit and play with those things. I miss this amp to sit down and just go at it. Any tone you dial, sounds great. Very versatile. I kept the cab for a fender head I got, and I love how it sounds through it. Still clean tones, and I can get nice distortion with some pedals, but dang, nothing like the tones on the 6505. Might rebuy it in the future.
Rated 5/5

Pretty great

My first peavey product and it won't be my last. It's built for speed. Great for metal. Absolutely love it.
Rated 5/5

My First Tube Amp

After a lot of online research, and comparison to other mini amp heads, i decided on this one for not only the sound it gives, but all the features it has. I am really liking my first tube amp! Great buy! And as always, Sweetwater staff is the best!
Rated 5/5

Awesome little Amp

Paired this thing with an invective 2x12 cab and it"s just georgeous tone very impressed with its volume and thump , loud enough to play live with a drummer no problem., I play in a 5 piece hard rock /metal band and its perfect, .
Now this thing will get pretty clean , despite what some of the other reviewers say , you have to know the pre-post relationship-(the pre is the dirt -the post is volume, to put it simply) just crank the Post gain almost all the way and use the pre gain- for volume -you shouldn"t half to crank the pre at that point for volume and that WILL give you a Very usable clean -not fender of course but very usable
Music background: Experienced musician

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I've recorded on a full-sized 5150 and 6505+ for years, so I was skeptical about what kind of sound I could get out of Peavey's 6505 Mini Head. It only took a few seconds to find out it's on par with it's bigger siblings, and maybe even better in its own way. The EL84s bring down the volume while still retaining the huge, aggressive sound of a classic 5150/6505 amp. I look forward to playing my 6505 Mini whenever I can.
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