Dive into the world of classic EL34 tone with the new and fierce EVH 5150III®S EL34 Head. This amplifier was the very powerhouse behind Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary work on his early Van Halen albums. Not only does it offer a lethal look, but it also brings a distinct sonic experience.
The EL34 power tubes create a smoother sound with greater sag and saturation, giving you that modern 'British' tone. You'll enjoy more sustain and versatility than ever before. Channel one provides an even clearer and more compressed clean tone. Channels two and three have enhanced compression and saturation. The rear - panel Resonance control lets you customize the low - frequency response for each channel. There's also a bias testing and adjustment port for easy tube fine - tuning.
Wrapped in an elegant gold and black EVH design, the 5150III®S EL34 Head is your ticket to classic EVH EL34 sound. Key features include:
- Amplifier Type: Tube
- Controls: Gain, Low, Mid, High, Volume, Channel Select, Presence and Resonance for Each Channel
- Effects Loop: 1/4' - (Send/Return)
- Inputs: One - 1/4'
- Line Out: One - (1/4')
- Channels: Three - (Clean, Crunch, and Lead)
- Rectifier: Solid State
- Voltage: 120V
- Wattage: 100 Watts
- Power Handling: 100 Watts
- Pre Amp Tubes: 8 x JJ ECC83
- Power Tubes: 4 x JJ EL34 Matched
- Accessories: 4 Button Channel Footswitch
Using the EVH 5150III®S EL34 Head is straightforward. First, connect your guitar to the 1/4' input. Then, plug the amplifier into a suitable power source (it's set for 120V, so make sure your outlet matches). Use the channel select control to pick between clean, crunch, and lead tones. You can adjust the gain, low, mid, high, volume, presence, and resonance for each channel to get your desired sound. If you want to add effects, connect your effects pedals to the 1/4' effects loop.
When it comes to maintenance, keep the amplifier in a dry and cool place. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. Regularly check the tubes for any signs of damage. If you need to adjust the tube bias, use the bias testing and adjustment port. It's a good idea to have a professional technician do this if you're not experienced. Also, make sure to use the included 4 - button channel footswitch properly to change channels easily during your performance.
