EVH 5150 III 50w review

Re: EVH 5150 III 50w review

Killer amps!
I have the 50w EL34 one and I love it a lot (aside from the noise).
I'll probably need a 6L6 version too one day since I really dig the sound of those as well!
 
Re: EVH 5150 III 50w review

Killer amps!
I have the 50w EL34 one and I love it a lot (aside from the noise).
I'll probably need a 6L6 version too one day since I really dig the sound of those as well!
What cab? Love my amp, never use the red channel. The only complaint I have is the disparity in volume on channel 1. I been running mine with a Revv running into the front, just to change up.

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Re: EVH 5150 III 50w review

Been really happy with mine, added tubes I prefer in all the pre-amp sections. I have the same preference: Blue channel. Usually run it everything dimmed and the presence off, and control overall volume through my FX loop, EQ volume and Strymon Deco volume. 4x12 cabs loaded with Celestion EVH Heritage (made in UK) Greenbacks - plus a single 12 cab loaded with a Creamback, easier load in/out in my car.

Pre-amp Tubes open up some tonal options: Sovtek, Brimar, old Blackburn Mullard 12ax7, old Tesla, Telefunken 12au7.

When I play with a drummer I use the Gain as my volume with the Bass, Mid, Treble and main Volumes at 10.

If I had the funds I would buy the 100 watt (EL34 version?) for the separate FX loops and extra headroom at full volume.
 
Re: EVH 5150 III 50w review

What cab? Love my amp, never use the red channel. The only complaint I have is the disparity in volume on channel 1. I been running mine with a Revv running into the front, just to change up.

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I mostly use mine with IR's and a loadbox but it sounds amazing through my EVH 2x12.
 
Re: EVH 5150 III 50w review

What cab? Love my amp, never use the red channel. The only complaint I have is the disparity in volume on channel 1. I been running mine with a Revv running into the front, just to change up.

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I have the 50W 6L6, and I love it! Although, when the new 50W EL34 came out with concentric volume knobs I was PISSED! And the new 6L6 versions have the concentric volume pots too. However, EVH pulled a pretty nice move. They offer a Concentric Pot Mod Kit. It needs to be purchased by an authorized repair center I believe. I'm actually planning on dropping mine off to have the mod done in the coming weeks.
 
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