The EVH® 5150III® 50W EL34 1x12 Combo is a powerhouse that produces signature harmonic overtones. With increased dynamic compression and saturation, it creates a more modern 'British' sound. This amp, carrying Eddie Van Halen's name, offers great sustain and versatility. It features flexible and independent dual - concentric controls for easy gain and volume level matching. The 50 - watt tube combo amp has three channels suitable for all playing styles, whether you want sparkly cleans, tight crunch, or soulful leads. Channel one gives pristine cleans and compressed tone, channel two provides overdrive and heavy gain, and channel three offers liquid distortion. Channels one and two have dual concentric gain/volume controls and shared EQ (low, mid, high), while channel three has its own gain, volume, and EQ controls. All channels come with global presence, resonance, and reverb controls. It is equipped with a 12” custom - designed EVH Celestion® speaker for enhanced sound and style. There are seven JJ ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tubes and two JJ EL34 power tubes, and you can adjust the front - panel power output from 50 watts down to one watt. Other top - notch features include an ultra - high - gain preamp for maximum output, a single instrument input, rear - panel selectable output impedance (4, 8, or 16 ohms) with parallel speaker outputs, rear - panel MIDI input and preamp output, rear - panel effects loop, a headphone jack (which mutes the power amp), and a four - button footswitch for easy onstage channel and reverb switching.
Using this EVH 5150III 50W EL34 1x12 Combo is a breeze. First, connect your guitar to the 1/4' input. You can use the footswitch to easily switch between the three channels - clean, crunch, and lead - and control the reverb during your performance. Adjust the gain, volume, and EQ according to your desired sound. For the best results, start with lower gain settings and gradually increase them. When it comes to power output, you can adjust it on the front panel from 50 watts down to one watt depending on your needs. There are also global presence, resonance, and reverb controls to fine - tune your tone. Regarding maintenance, make sure to keep the amp in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you need to move the amp, use the included casters. Check the tubes regularly for any signs of damage or wear. When you're not using the amp, turn it off and unplug it from the power source. And don't forget, if you want to use external effects, you can connect them to the rear - panel effects loop.
