EVH 5150IIIS 100S EL34 Tube Amplifier Head 100 Watts
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The EVH 5150IIIS 100S EL34 Head doesn't just walk into a room — it kicks the door off its hinges. Built to carry the torch of Eddie Van Halen's legendary early sound, this 100-watt monster pairs the smooth, saturated character of classic EL34 power tubes with a three-channel architecture that covers everything from pristine cleans to face-melting lead tones. Draped in a striking black and gold EVH finish, it looks just as dangerous as it sounds. If tone is your religion, this amp is the altar.
The Classic British Bark, Evolved
EL34 tubes have long been the secret weapon behind some of the most iconic rock tones in history — smoother, more compressed, and with a natural sag that makes every note bloom. The 5150IIIS takes some of that vintage British DNA and runs it through a modern lens, delivering sustain and saturation that Eddie himself would approve of. This isn't vintage for nostalgia's sake; it's vintage because it works.
EL34 Power Tubes: These tubes bring a warmer, more compressed character compared to their 6L6 counterparts, producing that sought-after sag and saturation that defined the early Van Halen sound and countless British rock records.
Enhanced Sustain and Versatility: The EL34 configuration extends natural sustain without losing articulation, giving your playing room to breathe across a wider range of styles — from bluesy crunch to high-gain shred.
Rear-Panel Resonance Control: A dedicated Resonance control section on the back panel lets you fine-tune the low-frequency response independently for each channel, so your bottom end is always exactly where you want it.
Three Channels, No Compromises
Most amps make you choose between a great clean tone and a great gain tone. The 5150IIIS decided that was a silly idea and gave you three channels, each one better than the last. Whether you're opening a set with a shimmering clean or closing it with a wall of saturated lead tone, every channel on this amp is built to hold its own on a world-class stage.
Channel One — Clean and Compressed: Channel one has been refined to deliver an even finer clean tone, with a compressed clarity that sits beautifully in a mix and responds expressively to your picking dynamics.
Channels Two and Three — More of Everything Good: Both gain channels now pack even more compression and saturation into their DNA, giving you crunch rhythms and full-on lead tones with the kind of harmonic richness that makes other guitarists crane their necks.
Bias Testing and Adjustment Port: A built-in bias testing and adjustment port makes tube maintenance less of a chore and more of a 10-minute job, so you spend more time playing and less time Googling "how to bias an amp."
Aesthetics That Mean Business
There's no point in sounding incredible if your rig looks like it came from a garage sale. The 5150IIIS EL34 Head is wrapped in a bold black and gold EVH motif that makes it unmistakably, unapologetically iconic. It also pairs perfectly with its matching cabinet for those who like their tone stack to look as dialed in as it sounds.
Gold and Black EVH Motif: The amp's signature aesthetic is immediately recognizable on any stage, combining visual impact with the kind of build quality you'd expect from a flagship-level instrument.
Matching 5150IIIS EL34 412ST Cabinet: The companion 4x12 cabinet features rock-solid birch construction, a straight-front design, and EVH casters and recessed metal handles for easy transport between gigs.
Signature Celestion G12EVH Speakers: The matching cabinet is loaded with four Celestion G12EVH speakers — voiced specifically to complement the EL34 character of the amp head for a tonally unified, purpose-built rig.
The Complete EVH Experience
The EVH 5150IIIS 100S EL34 Head is one of the most well-rounded, tonally rich amp heads available to working guitarists today. It combines the warmth and character of vintage EL34 tubes with modern channel flexibility, a refined clean tone, and an intuitive bias system that respects your time. Paired with the matching 412 cabinet, it's a complete, stage-ready package that doesn't just reference classic tone — it delivers it. For players who want the real thing, this amp is as close as it gets.
EVH 5150IIIS 100S EL34 Head Features:
100-watt all-tube amp head with EL34 power tube configuration
Three fully independent channels: clean, crunch, and lead
Enhanced compression and saturation on channels two and three
Rear-panel Resonance control for per-channel low-frequency tuning
Built-in bias testing and adjustment port for easy tube maintenance
Classic EVH EL34 tone with smoother contours, greater sag, and increased sustain
Pairs with the EVH 5150IIIS EL34 412ST Cabinet (100W, 16 ohm)
412 cabinet features birch construction, Celestion G12EVH speakers, EVH casters, and recessed metal handles
Warranty: Limited Lifetime on Guitars; 5 Years, transferrable on Amps; Call 732-918-7001 for D-Tuna warranty
EVH 5150IIIS 100S EL34 Tube Amplifier Head 100 Watts Specifications
EVH 5150IIIS 100S EL34 Tube Amplifier Head 100 Watts Specifications
Product Specifications
Series: EVH 5150III Combos
Amplifier Type: Tube
Speaker: N/A
Inputs: One - 1/4”
Channels: Three - (Clean, Crunch, and Lead)
Speaker Jack: Two 1/4” Parallel (4-ohm minimum)
Wattage: 100W at 4 Ohms
Preamp Tubes: 8x JJ ECC83
Power Tubes: 4x JJ EL34 Matched
Handle: Black Rubber
Knobs: Chicken-Head Style Pointer
Control Panel: Gold Anodized
Pilot Light Jewel: Red LED
Included Accessories: 4-Button Channel Footswitch
Frequently Asked Questions
The key difference is the power tube type — the EL34 version uses EL34 tubes instead of 6L6s, which produces a warmer, more compressed tone with greater sag and a more "British" character. It also features refinements to all three channels, including improved clean tones and more saturation on the gain channels.
Absolutely. The amp's crunch and lead channels are built to handle high-gain playing with ease, delivering the kind of tight, harmonically rich distortion that metal players look for. The Resonance control also gives you full control over how aggressive or balanced your low end sounds.
The amp pairs perfectly with the matching EVH 5150IIIS EL34 412ST Cabinet, which is loaded with Celestion G12EVH speakers voiced specifically for this amp. That said, it will run happily into any 16-ohm or compatible 8-ohm cabinet depending on your output configuration.
The built-in bias testing and adjustment port makes the process significantly easier than most amps of this caliber. You can check and adjust bias without pulling the chassis, making routine tube maintenance a straightforward process for most players.
It's designed for serious guitar players who want professional-grade tone across a wide range of styles, from clean blues and classic rock to high-gain metal. Its three-channel layout and EL34 configuration make it equally capable in a recording studio or on a large live stage.
