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Jun 1, 2006 · Yep, I took a break from work and went to the GC about 5 miles away and they had a used 5150 in mint shape which I plugged into and played through in their isolation booth. Well, it's an OK amp. It has so much gain that I used the clean/rhythm channel for lead solos on the low gain input with ave...
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All Tube Valve Guitar Amplifier Head120-watt all-tube 6L6 power section2 Channels, green for rhythm and red for leadPre and Post gain nobsPeavey Electronics Hartley Peavey in 1965 used the attic space above his father’s Meridian, Mississippi, music store as his first base. Half a Century later, the company has an impressive record of 180 patents on audio equipment and instruments innovations. The company is well known among guitarists for quality, high-gain amps. The 5150 is the flag...
The amp’s tone is so iconic that many models have been built and even named after it. By now, the original model is the Block Letter, named after the EVH letters written in the front of the amp. The following model, EVH Signature, is the same amp with different power tubes and the EVH writing removed from the front. The company had to change its na...
The Peavey 5150 is a high-quality build from a company that put a lot of effort into crafting it. The amp was designed by master builder James Brown based on what the Legendary Eddie Van Halen himself wanted out of a high gain amp. Having one of the best rock guitarists of that era as a regular product tester and co-designer is the main reason why ...
The rarest component of the original 5150 BlockeLetter was the “Svetlana” power tubes. Peavey eventually ran out of these power tubes, and for the next 5150 model in the line, the 5150 Signature – most of the models came with replacement power tubes. The tone is still excellent and almost identical to the Block Letter. However, the slight differenc...
The Peavey 5150 is generally defined as an aggressive, punchy high-gain tone that can become warm and deep or bright and buzzy by tweaking the amp settings. Launching the Peavey 5150 Blocklelter in 1992 helped Eddie and all guitarists of the 90s define what heavy music sounded like. Not only that, but it became a blueprint for high gain amp manufac...
Peavey 5150 VS EVH 5150
The EVH 5150 is Fender’s take along with Eddie Van Halen of the classic 5150. The circuit of both amps is very similar, and the tone and materials used. Comparing the original Peavey 5150 or its modern reissue, the 6505, the first thing to notice is that Peavey stays more faithful to the original heavy tone that made it popular. The EVH sounds more in control with more focused mids and less low end than the original 5150. It also has more gain, so much that for most rock genres, it’s enough t...
Peavey 5150 VS Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40
The GrandMeister Deluxe 40 is a high-quality modern high gain amp with a focused, precise tone. You can tell just by looking at how well crafted the amp is. It’s also more expensive than most 5150 models. This amp is a Tube head with digital control and digital effects, meaning it blends tubes and modern features like four built-in effects. It has more channels and effects and is better suited for players who like to have many different tones. The Hughes & Kettner amps are more versatile, but...
Peavey 5150 vs Mesa/Boogie Mark Five:35
The Mesa/Boogie is a far more versatile amp, easy to carry, and suitable for almost all genres. In a way, this amp is a collection of tones rather than a unique amp with a singular character. The vast range of tones comes at a higher pierce than most 5150’s and probably a lack of dirt and aggressiveness for some players on the high gan channel. Overall the choice depends on how stretched in genres your playing is and your appetite for classic heavy tones.
Question: Who uses a Peavey 5150?
Answer:Famous players who use Peavey 5150’s are Eddie Van Halen, Jerry Cantrell, Ted Nugent, P.O.D., Bullet For My Valentine, and many others. Many heavy records are still recorded with a Peavey 5150 or its variations.
Question: Which is better, the Peavey 5150 or Peavey 5150 II?
Answer:The 5150 II is more versatile than the original one but lacks aggressiveness and power. It all depends on what you plan to use the amp and what tone you prefer. If you are a more “general” player, I recommend the newer model. For only hardcore metal, the original might be slightly better.
Question: Can I play soft rock or blues with a Peavey 5150?
Answer:Yes, you can. However, you should use the as little gain as possible on the lead channel and keep the tone under control.
If you are into heavy genres, a Peavey 5150 amp will satisfy your heavy rhythm tones and shredding needs. The original 5150 Block Letter and Its many modern reissues are still an excellent rock and metal amp for everything from punk rock to down-tuned modern prog metal. The vacuum tubes give the sound a classic deep chaotic feel that can be tweaked...
Feb 1, 2021 · Which Peavey amp is the best for high-gain sounds? Can a 6505 sound like an original 5150? Here’s everything you need to know about the Peavey 5150 vs 6505 guitar amplifiers.
May 13, 2013 · The original peavey 5150(6505) non plus model is the meanest sounding of the bunch, most aggressive and has more lowend than the other two. If you want the most brutal metalz tone go with the original non plus version.
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The Peavey 5150 is a vacuum tube based guitar amplifier made by Peavey Electronics from 1992 on. The amplifier was initially created as a signature model for Eddie Van Halen. After Van Halen and Peavey parted ways in 2004, the name was changed to Peavey 6505 in celebration of Peavey's 40th anniversary (1965–2005).
