EVH 5150iii 4X12 Cabinet Ivory

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Originating from the EVH 5150III universe, this 4x12 "Straight" cabinet was designed to complement a modern high-gain head with a clearly rock-oriented signature, while maintaining an "organic" feel under the fingers. Within the range, it stands as the quintessential stage format: large air volume displacement, direct frontal projection, and an immediately recognizable EVH aesthetic, here in an Ivory finish. The idea is simple: to achieve a cabinet that is relatively lightweight and highly resonant, in line with the artist's preferences, without sacrificing the robustness expected from a touring 4x12.

Who This Amp Is For

This cabinet is aimed at guitarists playing in rehearsals and on stage, or in the studio when you want to capture the "push" of a 4x12 miked up. It is particularly suited for intermediate to professional levels seeking a true reference cabinet for styles where the guitar needs to fill the space: hard rock, metal, alternative rock, punk, and all aesthetics alternating tight heavy rhythms and singing leads. Its straight format is ideal if you want direct projection (useful on large stages) and a stable sonic foundation for high-gain heads, especially in the spirit of the EVH 5150III.

Features and Innovations

Here, no effects or channels (it's a cabinet), but everything that matters for a coherent amp chain: a 4x12 configuration in selected birch for rigidity and response, a screwed back panel for controlled diffusion, and a design oriented toward "plug and play" with a 6.35mm Jack input. Practical details are clearly designed for the stage: rounded edges, metal corner protectors, metal handles, and recessed casters to minimize bulk during transport. The choice of Celestion G12EVH speakers creates a cohesive set with EVH heads, maintaining a very lively attack behavior, from nervous crunch to massive saturation.

The Sound

The tonal character of the EVH 5150III 412 Straight Ivory rests on the combination of a rigid and resonant birch cabinet and 4 Celestion G12EVH speakers, developed in the spirit of the "Greenback" speakers that marked rock history. The result: a meaty but controlled low end, a dense midrange (perfect for making the guitar stand out in a mix), and a present but non-aggressive high end when the amp is properly dialed in. In clean settings, you get a rather "vintage" and harmonic texture; in crunch, the response becomes very expressive and finely reacts to pick attack; in saturation, the cabinet delivers an aggressive and saturated wall of sound while retaining articulation for palm mutes and complex chords. The "straight" format favors an effective front projection : ideal for sending the guitar far with an immediate attack feel and consistent punch.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar cabinet	Number of speakers	4
Cabinet impedance (Ω)	15 Ω	Color	White
Speaker diameter	12"	Power output	100 W

Name	EVH 5150III 412 Straight	Handles	metal
Reference	2252100400 EVH 5150III 412 Straight Ivory	Input	1 x 6.35mm Jack input
Speakers	4 x 12-inch Celestion G12EVH (EVH signature)	Tolex	Ivory vinyl
Speaker Impedance	15 ohms each	Grille	very sturdy black fabric (front panel)
Speaker P/N	0073326000	Height	76.2 cm
Power	100 watts RMS	Width	74.3 cm
Cabinet Impedance	16 ohms	Depth	35.5 cm
Material	selected birch	Weight	40 kg
Back Panel	screwed	Cover	optional (P/N 0073253000)
Edges	rounded	Recessed casters	included
Protection	metal corners	Note	cabinet sold without head (non-contractual photo).