EVH 5150III 100W Head, Black

The amp that started it all for EVH Gear—the 5150III® 100-Watt Head delivers the Holy Grail of tone Eddie Van Halen chased his entire career. This beast of an amp covers the full tonal spectrum, from shimmering cleans to thunderous crunch and face-melting leads, all at drummer-defying volumes. Whether you're playing blues, rock, metal, or something in between, the 5150III 100W Head is your ticket to unlimited sonic exploration.

This three-channel powerhouse offers dedicated controls for each channel, including gain, low, mid, high, volume, and presence, so you can dial in your perfect tone with precision. Channel one shines with a beautifully transparent clean tone that has just enough gain for creamy vintage leads. Channel two punches with heavy crunch and blues-infused overdrive, while channel three unleashes full-bore distortion and modern liquid gain for blazing leads that cut through any mix.

Under the hood, the amp roars with eight JJ ECC83S (12AX7) preamp tubes and four matched JJ 6L6 power tubes, delivering Eddie's unmistakable high-gain clarity and powerful low-end response. Fine-tune your sound with the global resonance knob for deep bass control, and toggle effortlessly between channels and engage the effects loop using the included four-button footswitch.

With its unmistakable EVH aesthetic, wrapped in black textured vinyl with a black steel grille and white control panel, the 5150III 100W Head is as stylish as it is sonically brutal. Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or anywhere in between, this amp is ready to deliver.

Features

• 100-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head
• Three fully independent channels: Clean, Crunch, and Lead
• Channel 1: Transparent clean tones with vintage gain
• Channel 2: Heavy crunch and blues-inspired overdrive
• Channel 3: Massive high-gain distortion for aggressive leads
• Eight JJ ECC83S (12AX7) preamp tubes for rich, saturated tone
• Four JJ 6L6 matched power tubes for powerful low-end and articulate highs
• Dedicated gain, low, mid, high, volume, and presence controls per channel
• Global resonance control for bass response shaping
• Effects loop with ¼" send/return jacks
• Speaker-emulated line out and dual parallel speaker outputs
• Solid-state rectifier
• Optional P/N 0073406000 amp cover available
• Includes 4-button footswitch and 5-foot speaker cable
• Signature EVH styling with black textured vinyl and white control panel

Specifications

General
- Series: EVH® 5150III® Heads
- Color: Black
- Amplifier Type: Tube
- Voltage: 120V (Also available in 100V, 110V, 220V, 230V, 240V)
- Wattage: 100 Watts

Electronics
- Channels: Three (Clean, Crunch, Lead)
- Preamp Tubes: 8 x JJ ECC83S (12AX7)
- Power Tubes: 4 x JJ 6L6
- Controls: Gain, Low, Mid, High, Volume, Presence (per channel), Global Resonance
- Effects Loop: ¼" (Send/Return)
- Inputs: One ¼"
- Line Out: One ¼"
- Speaker Jacks: Two ¼" parallel outputs
- Rectifier: Solid State
- Impedance: 4, 8, or 16 ohms

Construction
- Cabinet Material: White Birch
- Amplifier Covering: Black Textured Vinyl
- Grille Cloth: Perforated Steel (Front and Rear)
- Control Knobs: White Chicken-Head Style
- Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps (Top and Sides)
- Control Panel: White

Measurements
- Height: 11" (27.94 cm)
- Width: 30" (76.2 cm)
- Depth: 12" (30.5 cm)
- Weight: 55 lbs. (24.95 kg)

Accessories
- Footswitch: Included (4-button, 7-pin DIN connection)
- Included Accessories: 5-Foot Speaker Cable
- Recommended Cover: Optional (P/N 0073406000)