MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive
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MXR
EVH 5150 Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
374689
Brand:
MXR
Model:
EVH 5150 Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$236.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a killer pedal if you're chasing that searing, high-octane EVH tone. The gate really helps tame the chaos at high gain, and the EQ gives you a surprising amount of control. It’s a focused design, so it’s not a jack-of-all-trades, but it nails what it sets out to do.
Product Description
- MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive
- Effects pedal for electric guitar
- Overdrive
- Eddie Van Halen signature model
- Controls for output
- bass
- mids
- treble
- gain
- and a gate control that can be activated
- Input: 6.3 mm Jack mono
- Output: 6.3 mm Jack mono
- Solid metal housing
- Status LED
- Powered via a 9V battery or 9V power supply (not included
- e.g. Article Nr #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 122 x 91 x 52 mm
- Weight: 809 g
PROS
- • Robust metal enclosure offers excellent durability for stage use
- • Gate control effectively tightens high-gain sounds, reducing noise
- • Versatile EQ section allows shaping of the overdrive’s character
- • Faithfully recreates Eddie Van Halen's signature high-gain tone
CONS
- • Limited versatility compared to multi-effect units or broader distortion pedals
- • Gate control can be overly aggressive if not adjusted carefully
- • Relatively heavy build might be cumbersome for some pedalboards
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion with Gate
Controls
Output, Bass, Mids, Treble, Gain, Gate
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC (center negative, 2.1mm), 9V Battery
Connections
6.3 mm Mono Input, 6.3 mm Mono Output
Dimensions
122 x 91 x 52 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The gate cuts off the signal when it falls below a certain threshold, cleaning up noise and tighting up high-gain riffs; it's not strictly essential, but it's a key component of the signature tone.
Being a true bypass pedal, it shouldn't significantly color your signal when bypassed, preserving your guitar’s natural tone.
The EQ is more comprehensive than many overdrives, allowing for significant tonal shaping beyond just bass and treble adjustments, offering more control over the mid-range frequencies.
