EVH 5150 Iconic Series 80W Head Ivory

The EVH® 5150® Iconic® Series 80W Head delivers the ultimate culmination of Eddie Van Halen’s pursuit of tonal perfection—offering that searing sound and growling gain at an accessible price point for working players. Engineered by the legendary amp designer James Brown, this powerhouse features a complex, multi-stage hybrid preamp section with two ECC83 tubes, backed by four 6L6 power tubes for incredible tube-driven tone and high-gain attitude.

With two independent channels and extra voicings for versatility, the Green channel moves from sparkling cleans to rich overdrive, while the Red channel's burn button ignites roaring crunch and saturated lead tones. Each channel boasts its own gain and volume controls for perfect level-matching, and the onboard noise gate ensures crisp, clear staccato riffs with zero unwanted hiss.

The Iconic 80W Head is loaded with pro-level features including a 10dB footswitchable boost, global resonance and presence controls for fine-tuning your low- and high-end response, and built-in reverb for perfect bounce and decay in any environment. Plus, you’ll get a ¼ power switch for full tube tone at lower volumes, dual parallel speaker outputs, an effects loop, and an XLR speaker-emulated DI out with power amp mute—perfect for direct recording or live setups.

Wrapped in an elegant Ivory textured vinyl with a brushed aluminum front panel, black steel grille, and vintage-style chicken-head knobs, this head is the complete package for players chasing Eddie’s legendary sound.

Features

• 80-watt all-tube guitar amp head
• Four 6L6 power tubes and two ECC83 preamp tubes
• Two channels with independent volume and gain controls
• Overdrive switch on Green channel for added gain
• Burn switch on Red channel for searing high-gain tones
• Footswitchable 10dB boost for solos that cut through the mix
• Built-in noise gate on channel two for tight, articulate riffing
• Global resonance and presence controls
• Built-in reverb for bounce and depth
• Speaker-emulated XLR DI out with power amp mute
• Effects loop and dual parallel speaker outputs
• ¼ power switch for reduced wattage and full tone at lower volumes
• Vintage-style chicken head knobs and red LED jewel indicator
• Includes 2-button footswitch (channel select & boost)
• Molded black plastic top handle for easy transport

Specifications

General
- Model Number: 2257400410
- Series: 5150® Iconic®
- Color: Ivory
- Amplifier Type: Tube Head
- Channels: 2 (Green & Red)
- Wattage: 80 Watts
- Power Tubes: 4 x 6L6
- Preamp Tubes: 2 x ECC83

Electronics
- Gain/Volume Controls: Independent for each channel
- EQ: Shared Low, Mid, High
- Global Controls: Resonance, Presence, Reverb
- Boost: Footswitchable 10dB
- Effects Loop: Yes
- Speaker Outputs: Dual parallel ¼" jacks
- Speaker-Emulated XLR DI: Yes (with Power Amp Mute)
- Power Switch: Full / ¼ Power
- Footswitch: 2-Button (Included)

Construction
- Amplifier Covering: Ivory Textured Vinyl
- Grille: Black steel
- Control Knobs: Vintage-style chicken head
- Handle: Molded Black Plastic
- Chassis: Brushed aluminum front panel

Measurements
- Height: 10.5" (26.7 cm)
- Width: 27.5" (69.85 cm)
- Depth: 11.25" (28.6 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 40 lbs. (18.1 kg)