EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W 6L6 Ivory 230V EU

5150 heritage in a more portable format

The EVH 5150 ICONIC 6L6 15W head continues a lineage that has become a benchmark in the world of hard-hitting rock and modern metal. The name 5150 immediately brings to mind the incisive, aggressive and high-gain sounds that have shaped several generations of guitarists. With the ICONIC series, EVH condenses this sonic DNA into more straightforward, rugged and accessible amplifiers, without sacrificing the feel of a genuine tube section.

This compact 15-watt version takes the sonic approach of the larger models in the 5150 family: a preamp that remains defined at high gain, tight low end and a dynamic response designed for powerful riffs as well as expressive solos. Paired with the right cabinet, it makes for a serious guitar amp head with which to create a compact, portable and remarkably effective stack.

A tube head for rehearsing, recording and playing live

The EVH 5150 ICONIC 6L6 15W is aimed at guitarists looking for modern, articulate distortion while keeping their setup easy to transport. Its format is equally suited to intermediate players looking to take their playing to the next level and experienced guitarists seeking a secondary head for the studio, rehearsals or club gigs.

Its 15 watts already deliver substantial volume with a suitable guitar cabinet. However, the quarter-power selector reduces the available volume for playing at home, fine-tuning your settings or recording without having to push the amp to excessive levels. The XLR output with loudspeaker emulation and the Power Amp Mute function also make direct recording easier, including silent operation with the power stage disabled.

Particularly at home in hard rock, punk, metal, metalcore, thrash and alternative rock, this head can also produce energetic crunch tones for classic rock and more singing lead sounds. Its green channel handles more open and nuanced textures, while the red channel meets the demands of tight riffs, low tunings and modern high-gain distortion.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb	Category	Amplifier
Category	Guitar amp head	Number of channels	2
Technology	Tubes	EQ	3 channels
Effects loop	Yes	Headphone output	Mini jack, Yes
Amp tubes	6L6	Color	Black
Pre-amp tubes	2 x ECC83	Power output	15 W

Type	tube guitar amplifier head	Instrument input	6.35 mm jack
Power	15 watts	Preamp output	6.35 mm jack
Power reduction	quarter-power mode	Direct output	XLR with loudspeaker emulation
Channels	2	Loudspeaker outputs	2 x parallel 6.35 mm jacks
Green channel	Clean / Overdrive	Selectable output impedance	4, 8 or 16 ohms
Red channel	Lead / Burn	Auxiliary input	3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Power tube	1 x 6L6	Line output	3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Preamp tubes	2 x ECC83S	Footswitch connection	6.35 mm jack
Shared 3-band EQ	Low, Mid, High	Available finishes	Black and Ivory
Master controls	Master Boost, Reverb, Resonance, Presence	Construction	MDF
Clean input boost	+6 dB	Weight	8.2 kg
Built-in effect	reverb