Evh 5150 III 100S EL34
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Evh
5150 III 100S EL34
Product Info
Article Number:
396465
Brand:
Evh
Model:
5150 III 100S EL34
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 5150 III 100S EL34 is a powerhouse—it’s built for players chasing that iconic Eddie Van Halen high-gain sound. The EL34 tubes give it a distinct, harmonically rich character perfect for rock and hard rock. It's a premium-priced amp, but if you want serious bite and a rock-solid platform for your distortion, this is a great choice.
Product Description
- Evh 5150 III 100S EL34
- Electric Guitar Amp Head
- Power: 100 W
- All-tube
- with 8x JJ ECC83 preamp tubes
- and 4x matched EL34 power tubes
- 3 Channels (Clean
- Crunch
- Lead)
- Controls for Gain
- High
- Volume
- Channel select
- Presence and Resonance on each channel
- 2 Speaker outputs (4 ohm minimum)
- Incl. 4-way footswitch
PROS
- • EL34 power section delivers classic high-gain EVH tone
- • JJ ECC83 preamp tubes provide excellent clean headroom and dynamic response
- • Solid build quality with robust chassis and reliable components
- • Footswitch offers convenient channel switching for live performance
CONS
- • Can be quite loud even at moderate volumes, requiring careful speaker selection
- • Limited versatility; excels at high-gain but struggles with subtle cleans
- • Weight makes it less portable, especially for smaller gigs or home use
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Key Features
Power (Watts
100
Tubes
8x JJ ECC83 preamp, 4x matched EL34 power
Channels
3 (Clean, Crunch, Lead)
Effects
Reverb is not included; designed for external effects loops
Speaker Output
2 (4 ohm minimum)
Weight
Approximately 48 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The EL34 version has a tighter, more aggressive low-end and a more harmonically complex high-end, whereas the 6L6 is generally warmer and more rounded.
The pickups are voiced for high-gain rock, so while usable for other styles, they truly shine when pushed hard and paired with distortion.
A 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s or similar speakers will really let this amp breathe and deliver its full sonic potential.
