The EVH 5150 Iconic Series satisfies the needs of guitarists craving powerful EVH tube tone. Featuring 2 channels and 80w of power from 4 EL34 Power Tubes with 2 ECC83 preamp tubes.
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EVH 5150 Iconic 80W Head EL34 Guitar Amplifier Head Black
The EVH 5150 Iconic 80W Head is an EL34-powered beast that delivers the searing sound and growling gain that Eddie Van Halen made famous — but at a price that won't require a second mortgage. Designed by renowned amp guru James Brown, this modern rock machine is ready to melt faces and fill arenas.
British Bite Meets American Muscle
While many modern high-gain amps lean heavily on American-style tubes, this iteration harnesses the aggressive midrange punch of EL34s. It provides the relentless firepower you need for massive riffs while retaining the unmistakable EVH DNA, offering a spongier, more compressed high-gain experience that sings with endless sustain.
EL34 Power Section: Four roaring EL34 power tubes deliver that coveted British flavor, adding a distinct harmonic richness to your heavy chugging and soaring leads.
Multi-Stage Preamp: A duet of ECC83 tubes anchors a complex hybrid preamp, voicing everything from glassy cleans to relentless, cascading gain without breaking a sweat.
Neighbor-Friendly Power: A 1/4 power switch drops the wattage, letting you push the power tubes into glorious saturation while preserving your hearing and your neighbor's sanity.
Two Channels of Pure Fire
Taming this beast is shockingly simple. With independent gain and volume controls for each channel, you can easily level-match your sparkling clean passages and your blistering lead breaks, creating a dynamic live performance with zero tap-dancing required.
Green Channel Versatility: Press the overdrive button to take this channel from a lush, ringing clean tone to a gritty, classic rock crunch in a heartbeat.
Red Channel Burn: Engage the burn button to unleash fiery, molten gain perfect for scorching solos and tight, aggressive rhythm playing.
Precision Noise Gate: The channel two noise gate features a lightning-fast attack. It clamps down on unwanted hiss while keeping your staccato riffing articulate, crisp, and beautifully brutal.
Ready for the Limelight
This isn't just an amp; it's a complete gigging ecosystem dressed in sophisticated black and gold. It has all the routing, shaping, and boosting capabilities required for modern stages and home studios, proving that killer looks and killer tone can coexist.
10dB Solo Boost: Step on the included footswitch to engage a 10dB volume bump, ensuring your solos slice through the thickest band mixes like a hot knife through butter.
Speaker-Emulated DI: Send massive, all-tube EVH tone straight to the front-of-house or your recording interface via the XLR out, complete with a power amp mute for silent tracking.
Iconic Aesthetics: Wrapped in textured black vinyl with a brushed gold aluminum panel, vintage-style chicken-head knobs, and a glowing red jewel light, it commands attention before you even strike a chord.
A True Hard Rock Machine
The EVH 5150 Iconic 80W EL34 Head is what happens when uncompromising rock history collides with modern engineering. It captures the soul of Eddie’s legendary tone while offering the smarts and flexibility needed for today’s stages and studios. Just plug in, turn up, and let the riffs rip.
Frequently Asked Questions About the EVH 5150 Iconic EL84 80W
How many channels does the EVH 5150 Iconic 80W have?
It features two distinct channels (Green and Red), each equipped with an extra voicing button for even more tonal flexibility.
Can I use this amp for quiet home practice?
Yes. It includes a 1/4 power switch to drastically reduce the volume, as well as a power amp mute for totally silent direct recording via the XLR output.
Does the amp come with a footswitch?
Yes, a two-button footswitch is included in the box for easily changing channels and engaging the 10dB solo boost.
What kind of tubes are in the EVH 5150 Iconic EL34?
The power section is driven by four EL34 tubes for a punchy, British-style response, while the preamp uses a duet of ECC83 tubes.
Is there a built-in noise gate?
Absolutely. Channel two features a highly responsive noise gate designed specifically to keep fast, high-gain staccato riffs crisp and articulate.
EVH 5150 Iconic 80W Head EL34 Head Features:
80W All-Tube Head powered by four EL34 power tubes
A duet of ECC83 tubes voice the complex, multi-stage hybrid preamp section
Two channels: Green channel boasts an overdrive button to run from lush clean tones to increased gain, Red channel adds fiery crunch that’s ideal for blistering leads
Each channel houses its own gain and volume controls
Built-in noise gate on channel two for tight, articulate staccato playing
Boost control can add another 10Db of foot-switchable volume to your tone
Shared EQ (Low, Mid, High), global resonance, and presence knobs
Global reverb control for added space and decay
1/4 power switch reduces wattage for cranked tones at lower volumes
Speaker-emulated DI XLR with power amp mute for direct recording or PA use
Warranty: Limited Lifetime on Guitars; 5 Years, transferrable on Amps; Call 732-918-7001 for D-Tuna warranty
EVH 5150 Iconic 80W Head EL34 Head Specifications
EVH 5150 Iconic 80W Head EL34 Head Specifications
Product Specifications
EVH 5150 Iconic 80W Head EL34 Head Specifications:
Series: 5150 Iconic
Amplifier Type: Tube
Output: 80W
Preamp Tubes: 2x ECC83S
Power Tubes: 4x EL34
Rectifier: Solid State
Inputs: 1x 1/4”
Channels: Two - Clean/Overdrive and Lead/Burn
Control Panel: Channel 1: Gain with Overdrive Switch; Channel 2: Gain with Burn Switch; Noise Gate (Channel 2); Shared Low, Mid, High EQ; Channel 1/Channel 2 Volume; Master Boost; Global Reverb, Resonance and Presence
Effects: Reverb
Effects Loop: 1/4” (Send/Return)
Line Out: Two - (One XLR and One 1/4”)
Speaker Jack: 2x 1/4” Parallel
Cabinet Material: MDF
Covering: Black Textured Vinyl
Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Black Powder Coated Caps
Knobs: Black Chicken-Head Style Pointer
Pilot Light Jewel: Red LED Jewel
Footswitch: 2-Button Footswitch Included
Footswitch Connection Type: 1/4”
Power Cable: IEC
Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.5" x 27" x 11.6" / 26.7 x 68.6 x 29.4 cm
