EVH 5150iii 4X12 Cabinet Black

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The EVH 5150III 412 Straight belongs to the EVH "5150" universe, designed to deliver modern high-gain tones while maintaining the attack and bite cherished by rock guitarists. Within the range, this straight cabinet aims for front projection, precision, and low-end stability, with a robust build tailored for rehearsal and stage use.

Who This Amp Is For

This 4x12 cabinet is intended for intermediate to professional guitarists who play loud (or simply want the physical sensation of a real stack) during rehearsals, on stage, or in the studio when seeking firm lows and a consistent mic'd sound image. It excels in hard rock, metal, punk rock, and all styles where tight palm-mutes, present mids, and singing harmonics are desired.

Paired with a high-power head, it becomes an excellent backline tool. With a more modest head, it provides the typical diffusion and air reserve of a 4x12, while remaining easy to set up thanks to its single input.

Features and Innovations

Here, there is no built-in electronics or effects: everything relies on acoustic design. The EVH 5150III 412 Straight features a selected birch cabinet and a screwed back panel, a smart choice for achieving a tighter, more directional response with better low-end control, especially with high-gain amps. Tour-ready equipment is included: rounded edges, metal corner protectors, metal handles, and recessed casters provided for easy transport.

The connectivity remains intentionally minimalist to get straight to the point: one 6.35mm Jack input. The goal is clear: a performance-dedicated cabinet that is reliable and quick to set up in live situations.

Sound

The core of the cabinet's sound comes from its 4 Celestion G12EVH speakers, known for their dynamic character and harmonic richness. In a high-gain context, it provides a very effective foundation: tight lows for precise riffs, clear mids to cut through the mix, and present highs for bite without losing body. The 4x12 format also delivers that "push" of air and wall of sound sensation that smaller formats struggle to replicate.

Thanks to its resonant cabinet and front projection of a straight cabinet, it is especially relevant if you like to feel the amp's response in your playing (pick attack, palm-mute nuances, vibrato) and if you seek a stable low end, ideal for mic'd rock and metal recordings.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar cabinet	Headphone output	No
Effects loop	No	Color	Black
Cabinet impedance (Ω)	16 Ω	Finishing	Black tolex
Speaker diameter	12"	Power output	100 W
Number of speakers	4

Speaker impedance	15 ohms	Width	74.3 cm
Speaker part number (P/N)	0073326000	Depth	35.5 cm
Power	100 watts RMS	Weight	40 kg
Impedance	16 ohms	Name	EVH 5150III 412 Straight
Height	76.2 cm	Reference	2252100000 EVH 5150III 412 Straight Black