Evh 5150 Iconic EL34 80W Top BK
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Evh
5150 Iconic EL34 80W Top BK
Product Info
Article Number:
594306
Brand:
Evh
Model:
5150 Iconic EL34 80W Top BK
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 5150 Iconic EL34 head nails that iconic Eddie Van Halen high-gain sound. It’s a straightforward, powerful amp, perfect for players chasing that blistering lead tone and crunchy rhythm – especially those into hard rock and heavier styles. The dual channels offer some flexibility, but don't expect a ton of clean tones.
Product Description
- Evh 5150 Iconic EL34 80W Top BK
- Tube Amp head for Electric Guitar
- 5150 Iconic Series
- 2 Channels
- Power: 80 Watt
- Preamp tubes: 2 x ECC83
- Power amp tubes: 4x EL34
- Controls: Channel 1: Gain with overdrive switch
- channel 2 with burn switch
- noise gate for channel 2
- high for channel 1/2
- channel 1 volume and channel 2 volume
- master boost
- reverb
- resonance
- presence
- Switches: Power on/off
- standby on/off
- power level full/ 1/4
- amplifier mute
- earthing
- 4/8/16Ohm switch
- Effects: Reverb
- Effect loop send/return: 6.3 mm jack
- Instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
- Pre out: 6.3 mm jack
- 6.3 mm Footswitch connection
- XLR recording output with speaker simulation
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 686 x 294 x 267 mm
- Weight: 22 kg
- Colour: Black
- Includes 2-way footsswitch
PROS
- • EL34 tubes deliver classic high-gain EVH tone and sustain.
- • Dual channels offer versatility from clean to searing lead sounds.
- • Robust build quality with reliable components and solid construction.
- • Integrated noise gate effectively tames high-gain channel noise.
CONS
- • The 80W output is loud; requires a good speaker cab and careful volume management.
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to more complex, multi-channel amps.
- • Weight (22kg) makes it less portable; a dedicated amp stand is essential.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
80W
Tubes
2 x ECC83 (Preamp) / 4 x EL34 (Power Amp)
Channels
2 (Clean/Lead with Overdrive/Burn switches)
Effects
Reverb, Effects Loop (Send/Return)
Speaker Output
4/8/16 Ohm
Weight
22 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Burn switch adds a significant mid-range boost and increases the gain, creating a more aggressive, saturated tone ideal for searing leads.
It's a spring reverb simulation, providing a classic, slightly grainy reverb tone characteristic of vintage amplifiers.
The 1/4 power setting reduces the wattage to 20W, lowering the volume and slightly altering the tube saturation characteristics for lower-volume playing.
