EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 50 Watt Amp Head Stealth Black
$1,649.99
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EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 50-Watt Amp Head Stealth Black
The all-new EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 Head is the perfect amp for players who want Eddie Van Halen’s touring tone in a compact size for arena volume and performance. Three channels of road-tested sound work for any playing style — crisp cleans, chunky overdrive, tight distortion, and searing leads. Newly added independent dual-concentric controls allow for gain and volume level matching. Tweaked to meet Eddie’s touring requirements, this 50-watt head delivers a full-spectrum of tone.
Channel the Best of Both Worlds: Liquid Gain and Crystal Cleans
Channel one powers crystal-clear clean tone; channel two features increased gain for greater sustain and is re-voiced for improved low-mid frequency definition; channel three also has improved range for the “low” control and oozes with increased liquid gain.
Channels one and two each have dual concentric gain and volume controls, with shared three-band EQ (low, mid, high). Channel three has its own gain, volume, and EQ (low, mid, high) controls. All three channels also have global presence and global resonance controls. The amp head is loaded with seven (7) JJ ECC83 preamp tubes, a pair of JJ 6L6 power tubes, switchable output impedance (4, 8 and 16 ohms) and an adjustable bias control.
Blackout Stealthy Design
Seductively dark in black textured vinyl with a dual black EVH striped steel grille front panel, this 50-watt stealth head comes with vintage-style “chicken head” black control knobs, red lamp jewel, dual speaker output jacks, four-button footswitch, effects loop, a direct out, and molded plastic handle. A high-quality fitted cover is available as an EVH accessory.
EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 50-Watt Amp Head Features:
3-channel, 50W compact guitar head with 6L6 power tubes
Resonance and Presence controls tailor the amp to your favorite cab
Shared 3-band EQ for Channels 1 and 2 and independent 3-band EQ for Channel 3
Channels 1 and 2 feature dual-concentric Gain and Volume controls for independent control of each channel
FX loop for integrating your pedalboard and other processors
Headphone jack available to practice quietly
2 parallel speaker output jacks with selectable impedance (4, 8, or 16 ohms) make cabinet matching easy
Bias ports with trim adjust on the rear panel simplify power tube replacement and diagnostics
Included 4-button footswitch has 1/4" input jack; also accommodates MIDI footswitching
Warranty: Limited Lifetime on Guitars; 5 Years, transferrable on Amps; Call 732-918-7001 for D-Tuna warranty
EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 50 Watt Amp Head Stealth Black Specifications
EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 50 Watt Amp Head Stealth Black Specifications
Product Specifications
EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 50 Watt Amp Head Specifications
Series: EVH 5150III Heads
Amplifier Type: Tube
Inputs: One - 1/4 inch, MIDI (rear)
Channels: Three - (Clean, Crunch and Lead)
Controls:
Channel 1: Independent Volume and Gain w/ Shared Low, Mid and High;
Channel 2: Independent Volume and Gain w/ Shared Low, Mid and High;
Channel 3: Independent Volume, Gain, Low, Mid and High EQ, with Global Presence and Resonance
Speaker Jack: Two 1/4 inch Parallel
Wattage: 50 Watts
Preamp Tubes: 7 x JJ ECC83 (12AX7)
Power Tubes: 2 x JJ 6L6
Cabinet Material: 7-Ply 5/8 inch Birch Plywood
Covering/Grille Cloth: Black Textured Vinyl Covering with Black EVH-Striped Steel Grille
Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
Knobs: Black Chicken-Head Style Pointer
Pilot Light Jewel: Red LED Jewel
Included Accessories: 4-Button EVH 1/4 inch Footswitch. Ch1, CH2, CH3, Effects Loop
Frequently Asked Questions
While both amps share the 5150III platform, the key difference is the power tubes. This model uses 6L6 power tubes, known for their tight low-end, scooped mids, and glassy highs, which is central to the classic "American" high-gain sound. The EL34 version offers a more "British" voicing, characterized by a pronounced midrange, a looser low-end, and a smoother, compressed crunch.
You get the amp head along with a four-button footswitch for switching channels and functions on the fly. A cabinet is not included, so you'll need to pair it with a separate speaker cab to play.
The 50S offers selectable impedance at 4, 8, or 16 ohms, so it matches a wide range of guitar cabinets. It also features dual parallel speaker output jacks, giving you flexibility to run one or two cabs.
This head runs seven 12AX7 preamp tubes paired with two 6L6 power tubes. That combination delivers the tight, aggressive 6L6 voicing and arena-ready volume the 5150III line is known for.
The 50S is a compact, gig-ready take on the 5150III platform, keeping the same three-channel layout in a smaller, road-friendly package. The Black Stealth is essentially the 50S in an all-black cosmetic finish, so the core tone and features stay the same while the look changes.