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The EVH 5150 Iconic Series packs searing tones and growling gain into a 40-watt 1x12 tube combo, offering the sound Eddie Van Halen made famous at a more accessible price. Designed by renowned amp engineer James Brown, this all-tube workhorse provides pure EVH firepower in a portable package perfect for gigging and recording guitarists.
All-Tube Tone That Means Business
This isn't some digital impersonation of tube warmth — it's the real deal, glowing glass and all. Powered by two JJ 6L6 power tubes and voiced with two JJ ECC83S preamp tubes, the 5150 Iconic delivers the kind of articulate cleans and blistering high-gain tones that have defined rock for decades. The custom EVH 12" Celestion speaker was voiced specifically for this preamp circuit, so everything stays tight, clear, and ready to peel paint.
Two JJ 6L6 power tubes and two JJ ECC83S preamp tubes: All-tube signal path for authentic warmth, response, and that signature EVH bite.
Custom EVH 12" Celestion speaker: Voiced to match the preamp circuit, keeping your pristine cleans clean and your gain tones snarling.
MDF cabinet with internal plywood baffling: Engineered for tight, beefed-up bass response that punches well above the combo's weight class.
Two Channels, Four Flavors
Most combos hand you a clean channel and a dirty one and call it a day. The 5150 Iconic gives you two channels with an extra voicing on each, so you've got four distinct tones at your fingertips. The Green channel runs from spotless cleans to overdriven grit with the push of a button, while the Red channel's burn button stacks on fiery crunch built for leads that demand attention.
Dual gain and volume controls: Match your levels between clean and high-gain channels so footswitching doesn't send your audience reaching for earplugs.
Channel 2 noise gate: A quick-attack gate kills the hiss while keeping staccato riffs crisp and articulate, never choked.
10dB foot-switchable boost: Shove your solos right to the front of the mix when the moment calls for it.
Built for the Stage and the Studio
A great tone trapped in your bedroom isn't doing anyone much good. The 5150 Iconic comes loaded with the practical features working players actually need, from a power-reducing switch that lets you crank the amp without earning a noise complaint, to a speaker-emulated DI for recording straight into your interface or PA. Wrapped in textured vinyl with a brushed aluminum top panel and vintage chicken-head knobs, it looks every bit as serious as it sounds.
1/4 power switch: Get that cranked-amp sound without the noise complaints. This switch reduces the wattage so you can push the tubes hard at lower volumes, keeping your tone huge and your neighbors happy.
Speaker-emulated XLR DI: Go direct. Capture authentic all-tube EVH tone by plugging straight into a PA system or recording interface, no microphone needed.
Built-in connectivity: With an effects loop, dual speaker outputs, and an included two-button footswitch, this amp is ready to integrate into your rig right out of the box.
The Verdict
The EVH 5150 Iconic Series proves you don't need to empty your savings to chase legendary tone. It captures the raw, searing voice that built a guitar legacy and packs it into an affordable, road-ready 40-watt combo loaded with smart features for stage and studio alike. For players who want genuine all-tube EVH attitude without the boutique price, this combo hits all the right notes.
EVH 5150 Iconic Series Combo Amp Features:
40-watt 1x12 all-tube combo
MDF cabinet with plywood baffle for tight bass response
Two channels (Green and Red), each with an extra voicing via overdrive and burn buttons
Dual gain, dual volume, shared Low/Mid/High EQ, global reverb, resonance, and presence controls
Channel 2 noise gate with quick attack
Foot-switchable 10dB boost on Channel 2
Two JJ ECC83S preamp tubes and two JJ 6L6 power tubes
Custom EVH 12" Celestion speaker voiced for the preamp circuit
1/4 power level switch, standby switch, power switch, and ground lift
Selectable impedance (4, 8, or 16 ohms)
Effects loop and dual parallel speaker output jacks
XLR DI out with speaker simulation and power amp mute
EVH 5150 Iconic Series Guitar Amplifier Combo Specifications
Series: EVH 5150 Iconic
Amplifier Type: Tube
Speaker: 1x 12” EVH Celestion Custom
Inputs: 1x 1/4”
Channels: 2x Clean/Overdrive and Lead/Burn
Controls: Channel 1: Gain with Overdrive Switch; Channel 2 Gain with Burn Switch; Noise Gate Channel 2: 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: 2x (One XLR and One 1/4”)
Headphone Jack: None
Speaker Jack: 2x 1/4” Parallel
Wattage: 40W
Preamp Tubes: 2x JJ ECC83S (12AX7)
Power Tubes: 2x JJ 6L6
Rectifier: Solid State
Cabinet Material: MDF with Plywood Baffle
Grill: Black
Amplifier Covering: Black or Ivory Textured Vinyl
Front Panel: Brushed Aluminum
Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Black Powder Coated Caps
Knobs: Black Chicken-Head Style Pointer
Power Cable: IEC
Footswitch: 2-Button Footswitch Included (1/4”)
Other Features: 1/4 Power Level Switch
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it's a fully all-tube combo running two JJ 6L6 power tubes and two JJ ECC83S preamp tubes. That means you get authentic tube warmth, response, and the signature EVH gain that no modeling amp quite replicates.
It's a 40-watt amplifier with a 1/4 power switch on the rear panel. That lets you reduce the wattage to crank the tubes for great tone at lower, more manageable volumes.
Absolutely. It features a speaker-emulated XLR DI output with a power amp mute, so you can record authentic all-tube tone straight into an interface or run into a PA without micing a cabinet.
The Green channel covers clean to overdriven tones using its overdrive button, while the Red channel handles lead to high-gain "burn" sounds via its burn button. Together they give you four distinct voicings to work with.
Yes, a two-button footswitch is included in the box. It lets you switch channels and engage the boost without taking your hands off the guitar.