EVH 5150iii 100W Head Black 230V Eu

For Which Guitarists and Playing Contexts?

This head is tailored for guitarists who want a true stage amp : loud rehearsals, concerts, big gigs, but also studio recording when seeking a "pushing" amp sound and an organic response. With its three channels, it suits both classic rock musicians and hard rock and metal guitarists who need a tight high gain rich in sustain. The medium gain channel is particularly useful for transitioning from a snappy crunch to a heavy drive, while the clean channel allows laying down clear, pedal-friendly foundations for more modern sounds (chorus, delays, reverbs) without losing definition.

Channels, Controls, and Connectivity: A Head Designed to Be Played, Not Tweaked

The 5150III Head relies on a clear architecture: three selectable channels, each with its own gain and volume, a low/mid/high EQ, and an independent presence control. This approach avoids compromises: you can set a balanced clean, an organic crunch with more mids, then a sharper high gain saturation without having to readjust the EQ at every change. For rig integration, there is an effects loop (6.35mm Jack input and output), ideal for placing delays and modulation effects after distortion, as well as a preamp output to feed another amp, a recording system, or a wet/dry setup according to your needs.

On the road, EVH has taken care of ergonomics: the front panel protected by a metal grille, white potentiometer knobs easy to spot, and especially a robust and "idiot-proof" 4-button footswitch : just press the desired channel, with LEDs and color coding that make changes instantly visible. Finally, the 4/8/16 ohm impedance selector and the two speaker outputs facilitate pairing with different cabinets, in mono or more flexible configurations depending on your cab.

The Sound

All-tube, the EVH 5150III Head delivers a modern rock-typed tone: clear attack, solid low end, articulated mids, and present highs, with an immediate response feel under the pick. The clean channel aims for a clear and stable sound, useful for arpeggios, open rhythms, or as a pedal base. The medium gain channel provides an organic crunch that responds well to guitar volume and right-hand playing, perfect for snappy rhythms and more vintage-style leads. The high gain channel is designed to go far: dense saturation rich in harmonics, musical compression, and easy sustain, while maintaining precision for palm mutes and fast riffs. The 100-watt format offers a good margin before saturating the power stage, which helps keep a "big" and defined sound, especially with an energetic drummer.

Technical Specifications

Identification

• Name : EVH 5150III Head
• Reference : 2251006000 EVH 5150III HD 230V EU Black
• Series : EVH

Type and Power

• Type : tube amplifier (head)
• Power : 100 watts RMS

Impedance and Speaker Outputs

• Impedances : 4, 8, or 16 ohms (selectable)
• Impedance selector : 4 / 8 / 16 ohms
• Speaker outputs : 2

Channels

• Channels : 3 independent channels
• Channel types : clean, medium gain, high gain
• Preamp : ultra high gain, voicing oriented to achieve maximum harmonics

Controls

• Channel 1 : gain, low, mid, high, volume, channel select, presence
• Channel 2 : gain, low, mid, high, volume, channel select, presence
• Channel 3 : gain, low, mid, high, volume, channel select, presence
• General : power, standby

Connectivity and Features

• Effects loop : input and output in 6.35mm Jack
• Preamp output : yes
• Selectable channels : yes
• Sounds : from clean to extreme distortion

Design and Ergonomics

• Front panel : "stripped" metal grille with EVH patterns
• Identification : color coding per channel
• Knobs : white potentiometers
• Footswitch : 4 buttons, LEDs with color coding, very simple to use

Included Accessories

• Footswitch : 4-button footswitch with LEDs and color coding

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar amp head	EQ	3 channels
Technology	Tubes	Color	Black
Effects loop	Yes	Finishing	Steel
Category	Amplifier	Power output	100 W
Number of channels	3