5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
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DeadSkinSlayer3
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
No independant EQ's...oh well.
The 5150 sounds a ton better. The 5150 II is overly harsh and not nearly enough body IMO.
No independant EQ's...oh well.
The 5150 sounds a ton better. The 5150 II is overly harsh and not nearly enough body IMO.
DirrtyCraig
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
I agree, I own an orginal 5150 and was considering a II when they came out and nothing about that amp gave me any reason to upgrade.
A good testament to how much better a I sounds than a II,,, the first mod done to a 5150 II by Voodoo is to wire it like the 5150 I. To me that about says it all.
I agree, I own an orginal 5150 and was considering a II when they came out and nothing about that amp gave me any reason to upgrade.
A good testament to how much better a I sounds than a II,,, the first mod done to a 5150 II by Voodoo is to wire it like the 5150 I. To me that about says it all.
BigBazz
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
im a regular at the peavey forum. i can vouch that the 6505 is identical in everyway to the 5150, it just has a different name. the 6505 will be selling at around $50/£30 cheaper than the 5150 was due to the fact that evh doesnt get paid for each amp like he used to. though ive heard that the last 5150's have been selling off really cheap. whether you get a 5150 or a 6505 should just depend on whether you want the EVH name and the price differences.
the disadvantage of both the 5150 and 5150II is that they are not usable at low volumes. the poweramp kicks in at around 1/10 volume and its instantly loud. the 5150 is supposed to be the better sounding out of the 5150 and 5150II but the 5150II has seperate EQ's, resonance and presence controls for each channel
Clean and Lead. i have the 5150 and it sounds amazing but im sure the 5150II does also.
5150 = 6505
5150II = 6505II
Simple
mrid said:
im a regular at the peavey forum. i can vouch that the 6505 is identical in everyway to the 5150, it just has a different name. the 6505 will be selling at around $50/£30 cheaper than the 5150 was due to the fact that evh doesnt get paid for each amp like he used to. though ive heard that the last 5150's have been selling off really cheap. whether you get a 5150 or a 6505 should just depend on whether you want the EVH name and the price differences.
the disadvantage of both the 5150 and 5150II is that they are not usable at low volumes. the poweramp kicks in at around 1/10 volume and its instantly loud. the 5150 is supposed to be the better sounding out of the 5150 and 5150II but the 5150II has seperate EQ's, resonance and presence controls for each channel
Clean and Lead. i have the 5150 and it sounds amazing but im sure the 5150II does also.
5150 = 6505
5150II = 6505II
Simple
VoodooAmplification
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
A good testament to how much better a I sounds than a II,,, the first mod done to a 5150 II by Voodoo is to wire it like the 5150 I. To me that about says it all.
There may be a misunderstanding, we list two modifications that we perform on our website. One is to convert the 5150II's over to original specs. The other is our Standard 5150 Modification however our Standard Modification has nothing to do with converting a 5150II to original specs.
Hope it helps
Trace
A good testament to how much better a I sounds than a II,,, the first mod done to a 5150 II by Voodoo is to wire it like the 5150 I. To me that about says it all.
There may be a misunderstanding, we list two modifications that we perform on our website. One is to convert the 5150II's over to original specs. The other is our Standard 5150 Modification however our Standard Modification has nothing to do with converting a 5150II to original specs.
Hope it helps
Trace
DirrtyCraig
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
Yeah its confusing Trace, you should give more detail on your mods. If you look at the list of things done its almost like the same thing for every amp.
Yeah its confusing Trace, you should give more detail on your mods. If you look at the list of things done its almost like the same thing for every amp.
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VoodooAmplification
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
Yeah its confusing Trace, you should give more detail on your mods.
We figured if we listed #1 and #2 under the 5150 mods that it would be clear. We will remove the mod from our website that converts the 5150II over to original 5150 specs. It's seldom anyone has that mod performed so to avoid confusion we will remove it all together.
If you look at the list of things done its almost like the same thing for every amp.
All amps are designed differently. Most people ask for the same basic things, which is why we've listed it as such. It does not mean all modifications are the same, which in fact they are not. We also have a great deal of sound clips that players can listen to in order to get a better idea of what the mod sounds like, which often times is equal to or better than a verbal description.
Give Scott our best
Trace
Yeah its confusing Trace, you should give more detail on your mods.
We figured if we listed #1 and #2 under the 5150 mods that it would be clear. We will remove the mod from our website that converts the 5150II over to original 5150 specs. It's seldom anyone has that mod performed so to avoid confusion we will remove it all together.
If you look at the list of things done its almost like the same thing for every amp.
All amps are designed differently. Most people ask for the same basic things, which is why we've listed it as such. It does not mean all modifications are the same, which in fact they are not. We also have a great deal of sound clips that players can listen to in order to get a better idea of what the mod sounds like, which often times is equal to or better than a verbal description.
Give Scott our best
Trace
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man-in-moon
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
I had a 5150 combo and loved the way it sounded. i tried it and a 5150 II halfstack the sam day. and i like the 5150 better.
I had a 5150 combo and loved the way it sounded. i tried it and a 5150 II halfstack the sam day. and i like the 5150 better.
rammer69
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
Yeah its confusing Trace, you should give more detail on your mods.
We figured if we listed #1 and #2 under the 5150 mods that it would be clear. We will remove the mod from our website that converts the 5150II over to original 5150 specs. It's seldom anyone has that mod performed so to avoid confusion we will remove it all together. POSTED BY VOODOO
SO TRACE, IF you were going to mod a 5150, wich one would you START with & WHY ?? thanks , rammer
Yeah its confusing Trace, you should give more detail on your mods.
We figured if we listed #1 and #2 under the 5150 mods that it would be clear. We will remove the mod from our website that converts the 5150II over to original 5150 specs. It's seldom anyone has that mod performed so to avoid confusion we will remove it all together. POSTED BY VOODOO
SO TRACE, IF you were going to mod a 5150, wich one would you START with & WHY ?? thanks , rammer
mindbender
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
5150 with adjustable bias mod and decent tubes absolutely smokes just about any tube amp I've heard (IMHO).
5150 with adjustable bias mod and decent tubes absolutely smokes just about any tube amp I've heard (IMHO).
VoodooAmplification
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
Yeah its confusing Trace, you should give more detail on your mods. SO TRACE, IF you were going to mod a 5150, wich one would you START with & WHY ?? thanks , rammer
As far as listing what we do technically; All of our modifications are proprietary to Voodoo Amps. We do not license, sell or give out our modifications and nor have we ever authorized any website to post our modifications. All of us here at Voodoo Amps have bills to pay as well as families (children) to feed and provide for. Just as any other business we also have overhead expenses to meet each month such as rent/electric/telephone/internet bills, advertising expenses, parts costs, shipping costs, business insurance, etc.
Regarding which 5150 to start with; We mod a great deal of 5150's and it mainly depends on what someone is looking for over all, if a clean tone is important to them, etc. Approximately half of the players who send their 5150's in to be modified do not use clean tones at all and the other half use the clean channel. If someone is looking for a good clean tone then we would recommend the 5150II as it has independent EQ for the clean channel. Generally speaking you would not set up your EQ the same for your clean tone verses your gain tone. If clean tones are not important to you then either the 5150 or the 5150II work fine as they are very close in design to one another.
Regarding more details on our modifications; It depends on what kind of details you are looking for. If there is not enough information on the website and you are serious about having your 5150 modified then please feel free to call the shop as we would be more than happy to discuss your tone, what you are looking to achieve sonically, what you like/dislike about the stock tone, etc. If we are not the right place for you we will be honest and up front with you. To my knowledge there is only one other shop in the USA that mods the 5150's (beyond converting the amp to adjustable bias) and I would encourage you to look into that as well. I'm not in any way suggesting that everyone has to have their 5150 modified. The bottom line is if you are happy with your tone and dig the way your amp sounds then that is all that truly matters.
Hope it helps
Trace
Yeah its confusing Trace, you should give more detail on your mods. SO TRACE, IF you were going to mod a 5150, wich one would you START with & WHY ?? thanks , rammer
As far as listing what we do technically; All of our modifications are proprietary to Voodoo Amps. We do not license, sell or give out our modifications and nor have we ever authorized any website to post our modifications. All of us here at Voodoo Amps have bills to pay as well as families (children) to feed and provide for. Just as any other business we also have overhead expenses to meet each month such as rent/electric/telephone/internet bills, advertising expenses, parts costs, shipping costs, business insurance, etc.
Regarding which 5150 to start with; We mod a great deal of 5150's and it mainly depends on what someone is looking for over all, if a clean tone is important to them, etc. Approximately half of the players who send their 5150's in to be modified do not use clean tones at all and the other half use the clean channel. If someone is looking for a good clean tone then we would recommend the 5150II as it has independent EQ for the clean channel. Generally speaking you would not set up your EQ the same for your clean tone verses your gain tone. If clean tones are not important to you then either the 5150 or the 5150II work fine as they are very close in design to one another.
Regarding more details on our modifications; It depends on what kind of details you are looking for. If there is not enough information on the website and you are serious about having your 5150 modified then please feel free to call the shop as we would be more than happy to discuss your tone, what you are looking to achieve sonically, what you like/dislike about the stock tone, etc. If we are not the right place for you we will be honest and up front with you. To my knowledge there is only one other shop in the USA that mods the 5150's (beyond converting the amp to adjustable bias) and I would encourage you to look into that as well. I'm not in any way suggesting that everyone has to have their 5150 modified. The bottom line is if you are happy with your tone and dig the way your amp sounds then that is all that truly matters.
Hope it helps
Trace
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rammer69
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Re: 5150 --5150 II ?? (Head version) PROs & CONS
Regarding which 5150 to start with; We mod a great deal of 5150's and it mainly depends on what someone is looking for over all, if a clean tone is important to them, etc. Approximately half of the players who send their 5150's in to be modified do not use clean tones at all and the other half use the clean channel. If someone is looking for a good clean tone then we would recommend the 5150II as it has independent EQ for the clean channel. Generally speaking you would not set up your EQ the same for your clean tone verses your gain tone. If clean tones are not important to you then either the 5150 or the 5150II work fine as they are very close in design to one another.
THANKS TRACE..................RAMMER
Regarding which 5150 to start with; We mod a great deal of 5150's and it mainly depends on what someone is looking for over all, if a clean tone is important to them, etc. Approximately half of the players who send their 5150's in to be modified do not use clean tones at all and the other half use the clean channel. If someone is looking for a good clean tone then we would recommend the 5150II as it has independent EQ for the clean channel. Generally speaking you would not set up your EQ the same for your clean tone verses your gain tone. If clean tones are not important to you then either the 5150 or the 5150II work fine as they are very close in design to one another.
THANKS TRACE..................RAMMER
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