Evh 5150 III Stealth 100W Head
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Evh
5150 III Stealth 100W Head
Product Info
Article Number:
502622
Brand:
Evh
Model:
5150 III Stealth 100W Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 5150 III Stealth is a powerhouse amp, built for players chasing that Eddie Van Halen brown sound. It's got serious gain, a tight low-end, and a killer high-end sizzle – perfect for hard rock, metal, and anything that needs to cut through a mix. Just be prepared for a workout getting it to and from gigs.
Product Description
- Evh 5150 III Stealth 100W Head
- Tube Head for Electric Guitar
- Stealth Edition
- Three channels
- Power: 100 watts
- Preamp tubes: Eight JJ ECC83S (12AX7)
- Power tubes: Matched Shuguang 6L6
- Controls per channel: Gain
- Bass
- Midrange
- Treble
- Volume
- Presence
- Resonance
- Switches: Channel Select
- Power On/Off
- Standby On/Off
- 4/8/16 Ohm
- Two speaker outputs
- Effects loops
- Preamp Out
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 76 x 31 x 28 cm
- Weight: 25 kg
- Includes 4-way footswitch with 1.5 metre 7-pin footswitch cable
- Made in Mexico
PROS
- • JJ ECC83S preamp tubes deliver that signature high-gain, searing EVH tone.
- • Shuguang 6L6 power tubes provide a robust, punchy low-end with excellent headroom.
- • The Stealth finish offers a unique, understated aesthetic compared to the standard 5150.
- • Footswitch provides channel switching and power control for seamless performance on stage.
CONS
- • The substantial weight (25 kg) makes transportation a real challenge without a roadie.
- • While versatile, it's heavily biased towards high-gain rock and metal, limiting clean tones.
- • The 'Resonance' control can be tricky to dial in; it impacts the speaker cabinet's interaction.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
100
Tubes
Eight JJ ECC83S (12AX7) preamp tubes, Matched Shuguang 6L6 power tubes
Channels
Three
Effects
Effects loop, Preamp Out
Speaker Output
4/8/16 Ohm
Weight
25 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Stealth finish is a darker, more muted aesthetic – a black satin – offering a less flashy look compared to the standard amp's contrasting colors.
Yes, the JJ ECC83S tubes are standard and readily available. Expect around 2000-3000 hours of use before noticeable degradation, depending on playing style.
Absolutely; the Preamp Out provides a line-level signal, allowing you to record the preamp section without the power amp and speaker, offering greater recording flexibility.
