Step into the world of classic EL34 tone with the fierce new EVH 5150III®S EL34 Head. This amp offers the iconic sound that powered Eddie Van Halen's early masterpieces on Van Halen albums, along with a stunning look. The EL34 power tubes bring a smoother contour, more sag, and saturation, creating a modern 'British' sound with better sustain and versatility. Channel one provides an even cleaner and more compressed clean tone, while channels two and three have enhanced compression and saturation. Other great features include a rear - panel Resonance control for customizing low - frequency response on each channel and a bias testing and adjustment port for easy tube fine - tuning. Wrapped in an elegant gold and black EVH design, it allows you to enjoy the classic EVH EL34 tone. Specifications: Amplifier Type: Tube; Controls: Gain, Low, Mid, High, Volume, Channel Select, Presence and Resonance for Each Channel; Effects Loop: 1/4 in (Send/Return); Inputs: One - 1/4'; Line Out: One - 1/4'; Channels: Three - (Clean, Crunch and Lead); Rectifier: Solid State; Wattage: 100 Watts; Power Handling: 100 Watts; Pre Amp Tubes: 8 x JJ ECC83S (12AX7); Power Tubes: 4 x JJ EL34 Matched; Accessories: 5 Foot Speaker Cable, 4 - Button Footswitch.
Using the EVH 5150III S 100W EL34 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head is a breeze. First, connect your guitar to the input and the amplifier to a power source. Make sure you're using the correct voltage (230V in the UK). Then, use the controls like gain, low, mid, high, and volume to adjust the sound to your liking. You can select different channels for clean, crunch, or lead tones. The rear - panel Resonance control lets you customize the low - frequency response for each channel. As for the bias testing and adjustment port, it's there to help you fine - tune the tubes, but it's best to be careful if you're not an expert. When it comes to maintenance, keep the amplifier in a dry and clean place. Don't expose 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 accessories (e.g., JJ ECC83S or JJ EL34). Also, when you're done using the amplifier, turn it off properly to avoid any electrical issues.
