EVH 5150® Iconic® Series 60W 2X12 Combo Black 230V

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The "5150" lineage has become an essential reference for modern rock and metal tones, characterized by a sharp attack, firm lows, and harmonically rich distortion. The Iconic series carries this DNA forward with a more direct and accessible approach: an amp designed to capture the "EVH high gain" spirit without unnecessary complexity, in a 2x12 combo format tailored for practical use (rehearsals, studios, small to medium stages).

Who This Amp Is For

This combo targets guitarists of intermediate to advanced level who want a tube amp capable of covering a wide spectrum, from dynamic clean to big modern lead. In rehearsal, its 60W provides headroom and solid low end; in the studio, it delivers dense saturations that are easy to place in a mix; on stage, the 2x12 helps fill the space without relying solely on monitors. Style-wise, it excels in hard rock, muscular rock, metal (precise riffing, tight palm-mutes, singing solos), while remaining credible for more classic crunch sounds via channel 1.

Features and Innovations

The EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W focuses on "plug and play" ergonomics: 2 channels each with their own Gain and Volume, and switchable modes for radically changing tone. Channel 1 offers Gain with an Overdrive switch to go from an open clean to a snappy crunch. Channel 2 features Gain with a Burn switch to push distortion into a more aggressive and compressed zone, plus a very useful dedicated noise gate when playing loud or with high gain. The 3-band EQ (bass, mid, treble) allows quick adjustment of the guitar's place in the mix, while the Presence and Resonance controls shape brightness and low-end foundation respectively, similar to modern stage-oriented heads. There is also a global reverb and a handy Master Boost for solo volume. Finally, the effects loop on 6.35mm Jack (send/return) facilitates integration of delays, reverbs, or multi-effects after the amp's distortion.

The Sound

As an all-tube amp, this combo delivers a character clearly oriented towards "5150": a rich gain, precise attack, and a tight low end that maintains clarity even in lower tunings. The clean channel retains great dynamics for pick attacks and responds well to pedals (boost, overdrive, modulation), while the Overdrive mode on channel 1 provides a tight crunch, perfect for energetic rock. Channel 2, with Burn engaged, pushes distortion toward more modern textures: generous sustain, easy harmonics, and a controlled feel under the fingers, enhanced by the noise gate to tame hiss at high gain. The two 12-inch EVH Celestion Custom speakers contribute to projection and balance: present mids for cut-through, defined but not harsh highs, and lows capable of handling palm-mutes.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar combo	Speaker diameter	12"
Technology	Tubes	Number of speakers	2
Effects loop	Yes	EQ	3 channels
Amp tubes	6L6	Color	Black
Pre-amp tubes	2 x ECC83	Finishing	Black tolex
Category	Amplifier	Power output	60 W
Number of channels	2

Amplifier type	tube	Speakers	2 x 12-inch EVH Celestion Custom
Rectifier	solid state	Total impedance	4, 8, or 16 ohms
Cabinet material	MDF with plywood baffle	Speaker jacks	2 x 6.35mm Jack in parallel
Handle	molded plastic strap with black powder-coated end caps	Inputs	1 x 6.35mm Jack
Amp jewel	Red Jewel	Channels	2 (Clean/Overdrive and Lead/Burn)
Power	60W	Controls	Channel 1: Gain with Overdrive switch; Channel 2: Gain with Burn switch; Noise Gate on channel 2; EQ: bass, mid, treble; Volume channel 1 / channel 2; Master Boost; Global Reverb; Resonance; Presence
Preamp tubes	2 x ECC83	Footswitch	2-button footswitch included
Power tubes	2 x 6L6