EVH 100 Watt Head 4-button Footswitch

An Accessory Designed for the EVH 5150III 100W Head

The EVH 5150III series has become a modern benchmark for guitarists seeking a precise, dynamic high-gain platform tailored for live performance. On this type of amp, foot control is not a "bonus": it is the natural extension of the channel, gain, and transitions between rhythm and lead parts. This EVH 4-button footswitch is an original replacement model, designed to restore the expected behavior of the 100W head without adaptation or compromise.

Who This Footswitch Is For and When to Use It

This footswitch is intended for any user of an EVH 5150III 100W who wants to control the amp smoothly: rock, hard rock, metal guitarists, as well as session musicians needing to switch cleanly between clean, crunch, and lead tones. During rehearsals, it allows managing channel changes without interrupting playing. On stage, it quickly becomes indispensable for seamlessly moving between verse, chorus, and solo with total precision, while keeping one hand on the guitar and the other on the pick dynamics.

It is also very useful in the studio when you want to record multiple channel tones on the fly: you maintain coherent monitoring and avoid "broken" takes caused by manual amp switching. Positioned at the front of the pedalboard or directly on the floor, this footswitch naturally integrates into a performance-oriented setup.

Controls, Switching, and Connectivity: EVH Efficiency in 4 Buttons

The concept is intentionally straightforward: 4 buttons to control the essential functions of the EVH 5150III 100W head. You can switch between amp channels and activate the effects loop with your foot, facilitating the use of delay, reverb, or modulation effects placed in the loop. The result: clean and fast transitions without having to adjust your position or posture.

The connection is made via a 7-pin DIN cable provided, with a 7.6 m length suitable for large stages and studios alike. This connector is designed for stable communication between the head and controller while maintaining a simple setup before a gig.

Sound

A footswitch is not intended to color your tone: here, no processing circuit is added to your audio chain. Switching occurs on the amp side, allowing you to fully enjoy the character of the EVH 5150III 100W head: sharp attacks, solid dynamics, and clean channel changes. The sonic benefit is therefore indirect but crucial: you switch registers at the right moment, without approximation, and can engage the effects loop when truly needed (for example, a solo delay) while keeping a tighter, more percussive rhythm tone the rest of the time.

Technical specifications

Effects	Switch	Type	sector
Format	Pedalboard	Use	electric guitar
Number of tracks	4	Color	Black

Number of buttons	4	Cable length	7.6 m
Functions	channel switching, effects loop activation	External power supply	not required
Connector	7-pin DIN	Operation	via the 7-pin DIN connection to the amp