Description
If you are looking for New gear from EVH Amps. The EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W EL34 Amplifier Head in Black is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Amps, additional Amp Heads options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.
The EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W EL34 Head in Black delivers the legendary EVH tube tone that guitarists demand, combining powerful sound with exceptional versatility in a compact, affordable package. Evolving from the iconic EVH 5150III amplifiers, this head captures the signature growling gain and dynamic character that defined Eddie Van Halen’s groundbreaking sound throughout his career. Whether you’re gigging or recording, this 15-watt head offers all the tonal firepower you need with the convenience of modern features.
Designed by acclaimed amp engineer James Brown, the 5150 Iconic 15W Head is powered by a single EL34 power tube and features a sophisticated hybrid preamp section driven by two ECC83 tubes. This design delivers rich harmonic content and responsiveness that punches well above its wattage. The amp boasts two channels, each with an additional voicing option to expand your tonal palette. The Green channel’s overdrive button takes you from pristine cleans to warm, saturated tones, while the Red channel’s burn button adds searing crunch perfect for lead work. Independent gain and volume controls on each channel allow seamless level matching when switching sounds.
Additional features include a footswitchable Boost control that adds 10dB of volume, ensuring your solos cut through any mix. The shared EQ section with Low, Mid and High controls, along with global resonance and presence knobs, lets you fine-tune your tone’s low and high-end response. A global reverb adds depth and ambience to suit any playing environment. Practical connectivity options include an effects loop, dual parallel speaker outputs, and a ¼ power switch for reduced wattage operation, enabling you to crank the amp’s tone without excessive volume.
For recording or direct PA use, the 5150 Iconic Head offers a speaker-emulated DI XLR output with power amp mute, delivering authentic all-tube EVH tone every time. The head’s striking aesthetic features a black textured vinyl covering, a brushed gold anodised aluminium front panel, and a black steel grille adorned with gold and black 5150 and EVH badges. Vintage-style chicken-head knobs and a moulded black plastic top handle complete the professional look and feel.
Two-Channel Versatility
The dual channels each feature an additional voicing switch, allowing you to effortlessly switch between clean, overdriven, and high-gain tones. Independent gain and volume controls on each channel ensure perfect level matching, making this amp ideal for live performance and studio work.
Powerful EL34 Tube Tone
Powered by a single EL34 power tube and driven by a hybrid preamp with ECC83 tubes, the 5150 Iconic 15W Head delivers rich, harmonically complex tones with the classic EVH growl and responsiveness that guitarists crave.
Footswitchable Boost and Effects Loop
The footswitchable 10dB Boost lets your solos cut through the mix, while the effects loop provides seamless integration with pedals and rack effects, making this amp highly adaptable to any rig.
Speaker-Emulated DI Output
The speaker-emulated DI XLR output with power amp mute offers authentic all-tube tone for direct recording or PA use, giving you professional-quality sound without the need for a mic’d cabinet.
Key Features
- Dual Channels with Voicing Switches – Switch effortlessly between clean, overdriven, and high-gain tones, with independent gain and volume controls for seamless live and studio use.
- Single EL34 Power Tube – Delivers classic British-style tube tone with rich harmonics and dynamic response, perfect for a wide range of rock and metal styles.
- Footswitchable Boost – Adds 10dB of volume at the flick of a switch, ensuring your solos stand out in any mix or live setting.
- Speaker-Emulated DI Output – Provides authentic EVH tube tone for direct recording or PA use, complete with power amp mute for silent switching.
Specifications
Body
- Colour: Black
- Covering: Textured Vinyl
- Front Panel: Brushed Gold Anodised Aluminium
- Grille: Black Steel with Gold and Black 5150 and EVH Logos
Electronics
- Power Tubes: 1 x EL34
- Preamp Tubes: 2 x ECC83
- Channels: 2 (Green and Red) with Voicing Switches
- Controls: Gain and Volume per Channel, Shared EQ (Low, Mid, High), Resonance, Presence, Reverb, Boost
- Boost: Footswitchable 10dB Volume Boost
- Effects Loop: Yes
- Speaker Outputs: Dual Parallel Jacks
- Power Reduction: ¼ Power Switch
- DI Output: Speaker-Emulated XLR with Power Amp Mute
Hardware & Miscellaneous
- Control Knobs: Black Chicken-Head Style Pointer
- Footswitch: 2-Button Included
- Power Cable: IEC Included
- Handle: Molded Black Plastic Top Handle
