The all-new EVH® 5150III® 50S 6L6 Head is a gem for guitar players. It's compact and portable, yet it packs Ed Van Halen’s touring tone, arena volume, and high - performance into a small package. With three channels of road - tested sound, it suits every playing style, whether you need crisp cleans, chunky overdrive, tight distortion, or searing leads. The newly added independent dual - concentric controls make it easy to match gain and volume levels. Tweaked to meet Eddie’s touring needs, this 50 - watt head offers a full - spectrum tone. Channel one gives crystal - clear clean tones. Channel two has increased gain for better sustain and improved low - mid frequency definition. Channel three has an improved 'low' control range and a rich, liquid gain. Channels one and two share EQ and have dual concentric gain/volume controls, while channel three has its own gain, volume, and EQ controls. All channels come with global presence and resonance controls. This amp is loaded with seven JJ ECC83 preamp tubes and a pair of Shuguang 6L6 power tubes. It has switchable output impedance (4, 8, and 16 ohms) and an adjustable bias control. It looks sleek in black textured vinyl with a dual black EVH striped steel grille front panel. It also features vintage - style 'chicken head' black control knobs, a red lamp jewel, dual speaker output jacks, a four - button footswitch, an effects loop, a direct out, and a moulded plastic handle. Specifications include various controls, three channels (Clean, Crunch, and Lead), 50 - watt power, 1/4' effects loop, multiple input and output options, solid - state rectifier, and specific dimensions and weight.
Using your EVH 5150 III 50S 6L6 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head is easy. First, connect your guitar to the 1/4' input. You can also connect other devices like MIDI if you want. Choose the channel that suits your playing style - clean for a clear sound, crunch for some grit, or lead for more distortion. Adjust the gain and volume using the controls on each channel. The global presence and resonance controls can be used to fine - tune the overall sound. When using the effects loop, connect your effects pedals to the 1/4' send and return ports. For headphones, plug them into the 1/4' stereo headphone jack. Remember to choose the right output impedance (4, 8, or 16 ohms) according to your speaker. As for maintenance, keep the amp in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Check the tubes regularly for any signs of damage. If you need to replace a tube, make sure to use the same type as specified in the amp's specifications (7 x JJ ECC83S preamp tubes and 2 x Shuguang 6L6G MSTR power tubes). Also, be careful when adjusting the bias control as incorrect settings can damage the amp.
