EVH 5150iii 100W Head Ivory 230V Eu

A 5150III Built for the EVH Legacy, at the Heart of the EVH Series

Developed in the spirit of the rigs that shaped modern rock history, the EVH 5150III Head stands as a professional performance-oriented amp head: plenty of available gain, clarity designed to remain intelligible at high volumes, and a three-channel architecture that avoids choosing between "beautiful clean" and "big tone." This Ivory version features a distinctive aesthetic with its metal grille patterned with EVH motifs and white knobs, while retaining the 5150III DNA: an ultra high-gain voicing calibrated to bring out maximum harmonics and sustain.

Who Is This Amp Head Ideal For, and In What Contexts?

This 100W all-tube head is primarily aimed at guitarists who play loud, want a touch-responsive amp capable of handling intensive rehearsals, studio sessions, and live shows. It suits intermediate to professional musicians seeking a solid foundation for rock, hard rock, modern metal, and all variations demanding dense yet articulate saturation. In a band setting, the power and headroom reserve provide solid presence and support, while the three channels facilitate clean transitions (clean / crunch / lead) without multiplying pedals. It's also an excellent choice if you build your tone around a suitable cabinet (4x12, 2x12) and want a "true" tube amp feel under your fingers.

Channels, Controls, and Connectivity: A Sound Machine Designed for Efficiency

The 5150III focuses on straightforward ergonomics: three fully independent channels, each with Gain, Volume, a 3-band EQ (Low, Mid, High), and a separate Presence control. The result: you can dial in a clear, open clean on channel 1, a tight, organic crunch on channel 2, and reserve channel 3 for uncompromising high-gain leads without "shared settings." For pedalboard or rack integration, the amp includes an effects loop (jack input and output) ideal for delays, reverbs, and modulations, as well as a convenient preamp output depending on your setup. On stage, the 4-button footswitch prioritizes simplicity: press the desired channel with color coding and LEDs for visibility in the dark. Regarding cabinets, the impedance selector (4, 8, 16 ohms) and two speaker outputs facilitate adaptation to most configurations.

The Sound

The EVH 5150III Head is an all-tube guitar amp head with a decidedly modern character: punchy attack, natural tube compression when pushed, and an immediate "response" feel under the pick. The clean channel offers a solid, robust foundation designed to stay stable and usable even at band volume. The medium gain channel moves toward an organic crunch, rich in mids, perfect for rock rhythms and more dynamic parts. The high gain channel emphasizes the ultra high-gain voicing focused on harmonics: dense saturation, abundant sustain, and clarity designed to maintain precision on palm mutes and tight chords. The dedicated presence per channel helps adjust bite and openness in the mix, whether you're seeking a sharp tone, a rounder grain, or a lead that "cuts through" the band.

Technical specifications

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

Model	EVH 5150III Head	Channel 1	Gain, Low, Mid, High, Volume, Channel Select, Presence
Series	EVH	Channel 2	Gain, Low, Mid, High, Volume, Channel Select, Presence
Type	all-tube guitar amp head	Channel 3	Gain, Low, Mid, High, Volume, Channel Select, Presence
Reference	2251006400 (HD 230V EU IVORY)	Switches	Power, Standby
Power	100 watts RMS	Impedance selector	4, 8, 16 ohms
Channels	3 independent channels (clean, medium gain, high gain)	Speaker outputs	2
Preamp	Ultra high gain, harmonic-oriented voicing	Impedance	4, 8, or 16 ohms (selectable)