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Versatile enough and toneful enough for Edward Van Halen
The EVH 5150 III HD is a professional all-tube amplifier head that was developed to meet the exacting specifications of Edward Van Halen, one of the true living legends of rock guitar. The 5150III™ amp head's flexible feature set allows creation of tones from clean to crunch to full-out distortion, inspiring limitless artistic expression. Truly roadworthy, EVH® amp heads feature no-compromise construction promising peak performance for years to come. Available in black or ivory.
EVH 5150 III HD Guitar Amp Head Specifications:
- COVERING: Textured vinyl covering (black or ivory), EVH® striped metal grille
- WEIGHT: 55 lbs. (25 kg)
- DIMENSIONS:
- Height 10.25" (26 cm)
- Width: 29.75" (75.5 cm)
- Depth: 11.5" (29.3 cm)
- OUTPUT: 100 watts RMS
- TUBES: Four 6L6 output tubes, eight 12AX7 preamp tubes
- SHIPPING WEIGHT: 60 lbs. (27.2 kg) including packaging
- INTRODUCED: July 1, 2007
- FOOTSWITCH: Four-button footswitch included (P/N 007-0926-000)
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A sexy, smokin' three headed beast
I happened to be in the Orlando, Florida GC when the sales guys pulled the store's first EVH 5150III out of the box. It was a week day, so the store wasn't overly crowded with eager onlookers. This was my good fortune and allowed me to be the first awestruck customer to give this particular 5150 III a whirl.
First, I was struck with the cosmetic touches that have been applied. The fit, finish, and overall sexiness of the amp is a real draw. I tried the white one, and will go for that color when the cash finally piles up. I especially like the ease of the three channel layout with all three presence controls on the right side. The fact that the input jack is labeled "insert" is perfect! It could also be labeled, "duh?"
Secondly, I was truly impressed with each of the three channels different tonal characteristics. The first channel was actually jangly! It compared with top level Vox, Fender, and other boutique amp clean channels that I've demoed. Early 5150s had no usable clean channel. This model, Eddie's given a real gem in that department. You can use your volume control to really shape the edge of your dynamics with this channel. This feature makes it worthy of a boutique label to me.
The second channel is my favorite. I was 13 when I heard Eruption for the first time. But it was VHII and Women and Children First that really got me loving Eddie's tone. Channel two IS that tone. I'll buy the amp just for that sound, that chocolate brown beautiful sound!
Channel three is more like the out of control gain I've used to from earlier 5150 amps. When it's time to "sing for days," this is the channel.
I'm normally an EL34 guy. But to my ear, the 6L6s in this amp sound better than any amp in GC at this time.
I liked the user interface of the back panel. But, even though the footswitch is as seemless as advertised, I wish it had a way to be switched via a midi controller. Maybe it does and I'm not aware of it??? Using a JMP-1 at the moment for my tones, I'd like to switch this head with the same controller.
Finally, I think the price could be argued as justifiable. It is Eddie's amp after all. But, I still think anything that isn't fully point to point wired using the absolute best of components is not worth $2000.
Still, it's the tone that counts. And this amp just freakin' has TONE. So, thanks Ed, Bruce, and the R&D folks at Fender... now I gotta get in trouble with the wife again!!!!
Reviewed by KStrings on 7/13/2007 who plays popular rock.
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BAD ASS!!
well metal mark is an ass....
this is an amp built to how EVH likes to play not how he gave every guitar player in the world a survey asking what they like.....
well enough about tards, this amp is the best!
i played one and that thing is golden! the sustain on the clean channel is the best! one of the channels was too fuzzy but it was good overall and the 3rd channel it had soooooo much gain i can do so many techniques and be on FIRE! etc.
this amp is the best for gigs because the handles all around and swapping tubes is simplifed with the build slide-out feature!
that's sweet!
i'd get a wall stack if i had the money!
=D
good shit EVH AND FENDER!
+D
Reviewed by killahound22 on 7/9/2007 who plays van halen, zeppelin, etc.
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Take This Peavey!!!
I have been a fan of Eddie Van Halen for along time. Afew days ago, I was at a music store and someone was trying out the new EVH 5150 III amp. I was impressed on how this amp is very versatile and how the sounds on the amp were acheived without the use of stomp boxes.
Reviewed by SaseboIndy on 7/6/2007 who plays Van Halen.
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