I said the same thing to Brian Wampler on his SLO-30 demo - it’s great to hear an overview of a high gain amp that isn’t just 10 minutes of chugga chugga drop C tuning, so thank you for that, it’s helpful to be able to hear the full range of what the amp can offer. To my ears it sounds like a really great and affordable way in to 5150 tones. The 5150 Stealth was Ed’s last iteration of his range of amps, so in terms of future videos a comparison between the Stealth and the Iconic would be cool to hear (if you have the time and inclination!) with an SM57 on that cab. Thanks again for the demo :-)
@@Big_Uncle_Randy I don’t doubt that - I just meant that the Stealth was the last production model that he actually used. Would be interesting to hear the two compared.
I never understood why the 5150 was designed as a super high gain amp. Here on YT EVH fans seem to be using something else, while these are used for the sound you mentioned. I'm not a fan of the drop chug stuff. It all sounds the same to me, and I don't care for the message in it.
Yeah wtf is with the chugging shit...who cares..its crap not music..its like the most basic stupid stuff you can do on a guitar..my dead grandmother can do it from her feet in her casket. Lame jack !
I just picked this head up a few days ago to pair with my Marshall 1960A cab with GT12-75 speakers. Excellent, no-frills video and straight to the point without excessive noodling. Great video brother - you sound a bit like a New Yorker !!! Cheers from Canada! Thanks for the video - I can see u can play good as well - nice vibrato !!!
You did a great review of this amp and actually made it sound better then most videos I've seen on this amp. What you refer to as cold is what I think I don't like about this amp. To me it sounds artificial, missing the warmth an all tube amp has. I think for gigging no one would even notice, though.
Helps if someone knows how to dime a amp out but almost to the point of no return like edward did he did things eq wise that a lot of players over look to get a amp to respond and no not the typical i better add a volt attenuator etc the ears and the feel .
great demo. the drive buttons on channels 1 and 2 are like getting a free tube screamer without the cost and wiring. so this makes the amp an even better value, because you don't have to buy a tube screamer unless you want to.
When you also consider the built-in Boost pedal switch... you REALLY don't need an overdrive. I think the only reason to get an OD for this amp is just to add something like a 3rd or 4th channel voicing......
Really good comments you made on Resonance. A good mix tone will sound a bit too thin or too ear-piercing by itself. So when playing alone, you can add some Presence then dial it down for a better mix tone.
Great Demo...considering how much it would cost to get a tone close to this $900 beast with Soldanos, Friedmans or several other mega buck Boutique models, this will be my next amp for sure.
I appreciate the explanation besides the chug man , great vid! For me I love the old school jcm 800boosted and eq'd before and after the. Pre! And I also like the high end sizzle but not muffled , it's a true balancing act on some amps! But for the price this offering from 5150 is what you would call "dead on the money!" I'll be subbing you from now on , first video I've seen from you and you've earned it!!!
The reverb sounds terrible imo. But great video, and it's true. When I was a kid the gain knob would be on 10. With age I have dialed it way down and I play down tuned metal. Getting that tight sound and being able to hear the strings is more important than fuzzy chugs. Especially with 7 strings.
Also really depends on the music. Reduce the gain on At The Gates' "Slaughter Of The Soul" and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work so well. But generally yes, people should at least try to use less gain, especially when recording.
@@jannevaatainen Remember, these amps were made to be the ICONIC sound of Eddie Van Halen, not these bands that have so much gain that it sounds like mud.
You're right it is a little cold sounding. It's bright. I love the warm soft tones much more. SPeaking of that what amp do you think delivers that warm soft tone the best ? I know you know.
The Friedman Phil X has a low voltage switch that is perfect. The Landry Lexi which I just got last week is amazing. Also, the Suhr SL68 has a built-in variac. Just some options for you.
Good point on the resonance control. Many players use it as a bass boost, but really, Ed and James originally intended it as a way to "tune" the Amp to the cabinet/speaker combo being used which was a great idea. On my old blockletter, I used various cabs....The 5150 with Sheffields, a Hiwatt with Fanes, and Marshalls with Celestions, and I was always able to get the tone I wanted. Great demo...best so far on this head.
i got a crate G-20 amp in Dec of '87 when i was 17 for xmas....that amp blew me away....if the iconic was around back then....i prolly would of asked for that...not too shabby!!!! sounds killer!
To be honest, I don’t think any of the EVH amps sounds like a Soldano even though there’s a lot of people who have said they amp is based off it. Nothing sounds like an SLO except for an SLO and I have played every amp on the planet. Doesn’t mean the EVH amps aren’t great but SLO is very unique.
I bought both the EL34 and the 6L6 last Saturday. I set them both up next to my JCM 800 and I have to say, the EL34 gets pretty close to the JCM 800 tone on the green channel with overdrive on and drive set about 2. With a TS9 Tube Screamer in front of it with level dimed, tone at 12 o'clock and drive at 0. Eq Settings were Low at 8, mid 4, trebbile 8, resonance 2, Prescence 6. Kick in that TS9 and closed my eyes, and A-B back and fourth to my 2203 JCM 800 and sounds incredibly close On red channel, same eq settings and red channel drive at 2 with a Boss SD1 overdrive in front, drive at 0, tone at 12 o'clock and level dimed it has a killer tone for the heavvier stuff. I don't like the burn button, it is just way to much. I also running a CE5 Stero chorus, HOF Reverb, FlahBack2 delay and a EH 720 Looper in the effects loop and do not use the amp reverb. In front I am running Les Paul Custom Shop into a TU2 tunner, into Boss 200EQ to better shape the tone, into Morley Mark Tremonti Wah, then to TS9, SD1 and OC5 Octave. Last in Chain is NS2 Noise gate. The EQ pedal allows you to refine the tone really well. After 5 days of having both, I settled on the EL34 and returned the 6L6. The El34 is just a little more reminiscent of the classic Marshall tone. A bit warmer, and not as harsh as the 6L6. If I was a hardcore metal player, then the 6L6 would have been my choice. For me, the EL34 is a winner. And I forgot to mention the clean channel. Same EQ settings, but I do have a dedicated eq channel on the boss EQ 200 just for clean that gives probably the best clean tone I have ever heard from any amp. I have a fender twin reverb, and a 1977 Roland Jazz Chorus 120 I usually A-B with my JCM 800 for cleans, and the tone I got out of the EL34 with the eq pedal, is surprisingly better. No need for me to lug multiple amps to the gig now. Being a diehard vintage amp snob, I was very reluctant to give this a try. But wow!! I am glad I did. The vintage stuff can stay at home now where it is safe, and this will now be my gigging amp. Less to haul around to achieve great tones all in one head versuses A-B ing 2 amps, two mics in front and two channels to dial in on front of house board. This is a win for me. Never thought I would say this, and immediatley hated it until I gave it a try. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. PS: I spent about 6 hours total, tone shapping with EQ 200 to each specific channel to achieve the tones I finally dig. TS9 on Green Channel with Overdrvive engaged, and SD1 for Red Channel no burn button. The burn will never be used. And one final tweak, I removed the front grill and took off the 5150 and EVH logo and put behind the grill. Looks a lot better estetically. Now it's a custom lol
100 watts is more volume than anyone would ever need unless you are playing it HUGE venues. Most bands like Def Leppard went to Fractals to lower the stage volume and help the sound board guys get a better mix.
Great review man!🤘🎸🔥you’re a really great player and this is just the review I was lookin for on this amp. I’ve been going back and forth with this or the EVH IIIs 2x12 combo😩definitely leaning more towards the combo… any thoughts?? Thanks!
Had this head. Great distortion range. But feels thin and no beefy full sound from the amp. I think it's a shame cause it's one of the coolest-badass looking amp!! I sent mine back to zzounds.
I really wish they would just put a twin clean circuit or something. I get that “no one buys a 5150 for cleans” but ffs it’s a fender amp. Really don’t need a crap clean channel and 3 dirt options. Honestly from what I’ve heard the crunch channel is enough gain for my needs.
Great video Alex !! Just received mine on Monday and love it. What do you have your Bass/mid/treble and Res/pres at for the video? That tone hits my hair metal needs 😎🎸
Ok so I just bought this amp yesterday and now I'm bummed out because I really think what you said is 100 % true even without trying it myself I hear what you're saying..I'm 56 but was looking for something different as I already have a TSL100 through a 4x12 with V30s...been playing for like ever and I'm struggling to find something decent that's not $3,000 but I guess that doesn't exist. I play blues and rock mostly with gain...any suggestions ? Thanks
I would suggest maybe a Friedman BE100 that if you get lucky you can find for about $2600 used. Honestly, I wish there were lower cost options that sounded great but it’s just not out there. It’s hard to find a modern piece of gear that has that same fidelity as the vintage stuff but also packs enough gain for hard rock.
If you want a killer hot rodded Marshall-esque type amp that has tons of character and mojo thats amazing value are Splawn amplifiers. It’s where i ended up after owning everything under the sun.(but i still kept my EVH 50 watt stealth!). Check them out.
I don’t know much about the circuit design, so I’m not sure. I do know that people on the internet tend to get all bent out of shape over things that have absolutely nothing at all to do with the actual experience of playing the amp.
@@rockinchippy So, it's evidently digital? Even so, the emulation of that effect is getting better these days. Just wondering how strong it is on these amps.
Nice in-the-room demo! And tuned to normal tuning! I think it sounds like a perfect '80's grind amp. NOT a good modern metal chug amp like the other 5150's. Of course, that cold feel is probably from the solid state components instead of a V1 12AX7. Compared to a DSL (for example), it seems to get nicer gain and tighter low end, which is cool.
I don’t really play metal but this all seems to be perfect for it. Demos sometimes are colored by the players style. Someone who plays heavy palm muting would love this amp.
Not true..the amp is designed to play modern metal just like the peavey ..versatile amps.. I mean,Ted nugent played them.molley hatchet....a variety of rockers like them..
What do you think regarding that the amp only has two valves in the preamp? Do you think it is missing something? For almost the same price, Which do you think is better: Marshall DSL100HR or this one?
I don’t know enough about amp design to weigh into whether it makes a difference. It doesn’t seem to be missing anything compared to any other amp I’ve played. This sounds absolutely nothing like a Marshall so if you want a Marshall, get a Marshall. Apples and oranges.
Man this thing sounds so good. My problem is that most of the time I’d be using it in no to low gain situations. From everything I’ve seen the clean channel is there but it’s not anything spectacular. Guess I’m gonna have to play a few amps before buying one 😂
The clean is clean as it’s supposed to be. And by it being so clean, that makes it the best kind of pedal platform. Effect pedals bring everything to life.
@@rockinchippy Yea bro no problem, I've ordered a Xitone active speaker its FRFR and it should give me a similar tone to yours, thick and powerful but also fantastic clarity not just great for that chuga chuga crap but that crisp sound when you play single notes and lead...
Sounds great but usely when you have the reverb up to high in an minimum space through recording it comes off to strong and has to much trail off at the end it takes away from the actual tone of the amp you could probably set it at two or three and your recordings live would probably come out better when demonstrating a product get your jeans and people don't normally want to hear how you like it so you need to play with the reverb at low settings and high settings to give people an idea of what the range of the reverb is I'm sure it has a great trail off range we can hear that but we don't hear it at lower settings but yeah it's how you want to come across to the public I guess if trying to pitch an amp sale 🤷👍
"I didn't particularly need the amp, but...." -Rockin Chippy each of the last 57 amp purchases. :) Sounds good Alex.
I LOL’d at that comment.
😆
Could give it to someone who'd want it : )
This kind of honesty is missing in society nowadays. Kudos to you.
I said the same thing to Brian Wampler on his SLO-30 demo - it’s great to hear an overview of a high gain amp that isn’t just 10 minutes of chugga chugga drop C tuning, so thank you for that, it’s helpful to be able to hear the full range of what the amp can offer. To my ears it sounds like a really great and affordable way in to 5150 tones.
The 5150 Stealth was Ed’s last iteration of his range of amps, so in terms of future videos a comparison between the Stealth and the Iconic would be cool to hear (if you have the time and inclination!) with an SM57 on that cab.
Thanks again for the demo :-)
Actually Edward was HIGHLY involved in the creation of this amp.
@@Big_Uncle_Randy I don’t doubt that - I just meant that the Stealth was the last production model that he actually used. Would be interesting to hear the two compared.
I never understood why the 5150 was designed as a super high gain amp. Here on YT EVH fans seem to be using something else, while these are used for the sound you mentioned. I'm not a fan of the drop chug stuff. It all sounds the same to me, and I don't care for the message in it.
Yeah wtf is with the chugging shit...who cares..its crap not music..its like the most basic stupid stuff you can do on a guitar..my dead grandmother can do it from her feet in her casket. Lame jack !
THANK YOU!!! Finally an HONEST natural sounding demo with out the crazy processing. Sounds great man!! Thanks
I just picked this head up a few days ago to pair with my Marshall 1960A cab with GT12-75 speakers.
Excellent, no-frills video and straight to the point without excessive noodling. Great video brother - you sound a bit like a New Yorker !!! Cheers from Canada! Thanks for the video - I can see u can play good as well - nice vibrato !!!
You did a great review of this amp and actually made it sound better then most videos I've seen on this amp. What you refer to as cold is what I think I don't like about this amp. To me it sounds artificial, missing the warmth an all tube amp has. I think for gigging no one would even notice, though.
That noise gate was impressive too and this demo I feel like makes me think this should be my next amplifier instead of the Laney GH30R.
Iv put threw paced at gc..Cranked eflat drop d...D. c#.... Loud ,low Just get it unless your a tone snob .
Love the longer video man, your stuff is always great!
Thank you Mike !
Great demo of the amp! it's refreshing to hear someone play straight ahead rock riffs and showing the dynamic range of this amp.
Thank you
I think Resonance is very useful tool for dialing in thin speakers or cabs,or for fattening single coils.
Nothing worse than a thin tone.
Helps if someone knows how to dime a amp out but almost to the point of no return like edward did he did things eq wise that a lot of players over look to get a amp to respond and no not the typical i better add a volt attenuator etc the ears and the feel .
The best review of this or any amp ive seen so far! just plug and play, and a fine guitarist aswell! You have my Sub man!
James told me today...Ed wanted a great sounding amp the everyday guy could afford . Just like when he was at Peavey.
Huge value for $900
How’d you talk to James?
@@nikodenning4 he has been very active in the comment sections of these iconic amp reviews
@@nikodenning4 he a personal friend
Ed was highly involved in the creation of the this Iconic 5150 series...
Thanks for the review. Not everyone can afford an expensive amp and I agree with the price point thing. I have to say the amp sounds pretty damn good.
The green channel on that thing is spectacular.
Really great review. I especially like the little comments, ie using less gain. Balanced and real world, good one Alex.
Just got mine today love it
Good review. It’s nice to hear a players honest opinions.
Really appreciate your honest presentation style and great playing. The amp seems really cool and great value but probably too much gain for me
great demo. the drive buttons on channels 1 and 2 are like getting a free tube screamer without the cost and wiring. so this makes the amp an even better value, because you don't have to buy a tube screamer unless you want to.
When you also consider the built-in Boost pedal switch... you REALLY don't need an overdrive. I think the only reason to get an OD for this amp is just to add something like a 3rd or 4th channel voicing......
Really cool video!! I LOVE these kind of old school videos!! Great review as well!!
Really good comments you made on Resonance. A good mix tone will sound a bit too thin or too ear-piercing by itself. So when playing alone, you can add some Presence then dial it down for a better mix tone.
Sounds good ! I liked how it sounded without the Burn engaged.
Drop the gain with the burn engaged and it's like original 5150
A very cool review coming from a very cool human being, you rule Alex! Merry Christmas to you too!!
Thanks for the honest review. Refreshing!
What vanhalen riff did you play at the very start of the video?
Figured it out lol 🍻
Awesome review
Thank you 🙏🏻
Damn, I wish more amp reviews were like this. Thanks!
I like how you made this demo video of how the amp actually sounds with nothing extra added. I think your review is right on the money!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Great demo Sir, those are the type of chords people wanted to hear. Does it chug and bite but still stay separated in the DGB chords aka VH…
Thank You
Merry Christmas
Great Demo...considering how much it would cost to get a tone close to this $900 beast with Soldanos, Friedmans or several other mega buck Boutique models, this will be my next amp for sure.
Great feedback, thank you.
I appreciate the explanation besides the chug man , great vid! For me I love the old school jcm 800boosted and eq'd before and after the. Pre! And I also like the high end sizzle but not muffled , it's a true balancing act on some amps! But for the price this offering from 5150 is what you would call "dead on the money!" I'll be subbing you from now on , first video I've seen from you and you've earned it!!!
Thanks so much
Great review CHIPPY! Awesome guitar!!🎄
Thanks J!
love this amp. Great Demo brother. great playing!
I definitely see the hype around the amp. Price point wise.
Good demo.
I prefer a darker tone and low end.
The stealth 100w and Soldano are my choice.
That’s a great demo!!!! I like that you didn’t just chug away.
Awesome video and insight in this amp. Been considering this one since they announced it (I'm cheap). Sounds killer.
Thanks brother Gene
Sounds great with that cab! Burn makes it much much thicker sounding. Cool amp!
Thank you Rockin I thought you showed the tones perfectly it sounds killer for the money
Please cut the reverb back some for a little more dry sound but just a hint of reverb
Best review of this amp to date.
Interestimg take. My first "good" amp and I am loving it.
The reverb sounds terrible imo. But great video, and it's true. When I was a kid the gain knob would be on 10. With age I have dialed it way down and I play down tuned metal. Getting that tight sound and being able to hear the strings is more important than fuzzy chugs. Especially with 7 strings.
Also really depends on the music. Reduce the gain on At The Gates' "Slaughter Of The Soul" and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work so well. But generally yes, people should at least try to use less gain, especially when recording.
@@jannevaatainen oh thats true ofc. I was speaking on my own behalf. :)
@@jannevaatainen Remember, these amps were made to be the ICONIC sound of Eddie Van Halen, not these bands that have so much gain that it sounds like mud.
Ya know, the video EVH put out was horrible. This redeems this thing. Thank you!
Truth
??? What video????
@@davedecker1725 th-cam.com/video/knksi4m9OE0/w-d-xo.html
Very honest and simple!! Great video brother!!
Thanks Alex!
You're right it is a little cold sounding. It's bright. I love the warm soft tones much more. SPeaking of that what amp do you think delivers that warm soft tone the best ? I know you know.
The Friedman Phil X has a low voltage switch that is perfect. The Landry Lexi which I just got last week is amazing. Also, the Suhr SL68 has a built-in variac. Just some options for you.
Good point on the resonance control.
Many players use it as a bass boost, but really, Ed and James originally intended it as a way to "tune" the Amp to the cabinet/speaker combo being used which was a great idea.
On my old blockletter, I used various cabs....The 5150 with Sheffields, a Hiwatt with Fanes, and Marshalls with Celestions, and I was always able to get the tone I wanted.
Great demo...best so far on this head.
Hey Nice vid...cant remember the of the 1st song u played on clean channel..what is it ? I think its just a part of his epic solo parts
Thanks man, it’s 316 (Wolfgangs birthday) from the F.U.C.K. album
i got a crate G-20 amp in Dec of '87 when i was 17 for xmas....that amp blew me away....if the iconic was around back then....i prolly would of asked for that...not too shabby!!!! sounds killer!
prolly would *have asked
@@johnjonestheman😂 correcting people with out a proof read !? Prolly isn't a word. The word is probably 😅
Killer Alex! Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you and the fam!!!
Merry Christmas, thank you !
SOUNDS GREAT ! AND GREAT PLAYING MAN !
Thank you !
Best video i saw for this amp everything we needed to know.Perfect for my Ratt wasp dokken winger motley crue jamming
Great review!
I love this video! Thank you for the standard tuning and no chugging!! I have a question: Is this amp the closest to a Soldano SLO100 of the EVH amps?
To be honest, I don’t think any of the EVH amps sounds like a Soldano even though there’s a lot of people who have said they amp is based off it. Nothing sounds like an SLO except for an SLO and I have played every amp on the planet. Doesn’t mean the EVH amps aren’t great but SLO is very unique.
Love it! Great job, Rockin Chippy! 🤘🏼
If you had to choose between this and your afd100 what would it be
AFD100 but the amps sound nothing like each other. I tend to like Marshall sounding amps over 6L6 tones.
Excellent review.
Love it
Sounds amazing, what kind of cab and speakers are you running?
Marshall with UK Greenbacks thanks
Perfect demo. Really appreciate the non mic'd sound. Btw, nice guitar!
Thank you!
Any updates on the iconic are you still using it? Any new opinions on the clean Channel or anything else
I donated it as part of gofundme campaign for my friend who died of cancer
I subscribed because of this demo
Thank you
Great demo of the new ICON!!!
Thank you!
Killer vid! Merry xmas buddy.
I would turn down the reverb ?
Damn I love the res sounds so full turned up ….u should A/b the 1/4 power to full I find there’s a distinct difference for sure
I bought both the EL34 and the 6L6 last Saturday. I set them both up next to my JCM 800 and I have to say, the EL34 gets pretty close to the JCM 800 tone on the green channel with overdrive on and drive set about 2. With a TS9 Tube Screamer in front of it with level dimed, tone at 12 o'clock and drive at 0. Eq Settings were Low at 8, mid 4, trebbile 8, resonance 2, Prescence 6. Kick in that TS9 and closed my eyes, and A-B back and fourth to my 2203 JCM 800 and sounds incredibly close
On red channel, same eq settings and red channel drive at 2 with a Boss SD1 overdrive in front, drive at 0, tone at 12 o'clock and level dimed it has a killer tone for the heavvier stuff. I don't like the burn button, it is just way to much. I also running a CE5 Stero chorus, HOF Reverb, FlahBack2 delay and a EH 720 Looper in the effects loop and do not use the amp reverb.
In front I am running Les Paul Custom Shop into a TU2 tunner, into Boss 200EQ to better shape the tone, into Morley Mark Tremonti Wah, then to TS9, SD1 and OC5 Octave. Last in Chain is NS2 Noise gate. The EQ pedal allows you to refine the tone really well. After 5 days of having both, I settled on the EL34 and returned the 6L6. The El34 is just a little more reminiscent of the classic Marshall tone. A bit warmer, and not as harsh as the 6L6. If I was a hardcore metal player, then the 6L6 would have been my choice. For me, the EL34 is a winner. And I forgot to mention the clean channel. Same EQ settings, but I do have a dedicated eq channel on the boss EQ 200 just for clean that gives probably the best clean tone I have ever heard from any amp. I have a fender twin reverb, and a 1977 Roland Jazz Chorus 120 I usually A-B with my JCM 800 for cleans, and the tone I got out of the EL34 with the eq pedal, is surprisingly better. No need for me to lug multiple amps to the gig now. Being a diehard vintage amp snob, I was very reluctant to give this a try. But wow!! I am glad I did. The vintage stuff can stay at home now where it is safe, and this will now be my gigging amp. Less to haul around to achieve great tones all in one head versuses A-B ing 2 amps, two mics in front and two channels to dial in on front of house board. This is a win for me. Never thought I would say this, and immediatley hated it until I gave it a try. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.
PS: I spent about 6 hours total, tone shapping with EQ 200 to each specific channel to achieve the tones I finally dig. TS9 on Green Channel with Overdrvive engaged, and SD1 for Red Channel no burn button. The burn will never be used. And one final tweak, I removed the front grill and took off the 5150 and EVH logo and put behind the grill. Looks a lot better estetically. Now it's a custom lol
Sounds great! What cab and speakers were you using?
It’s a Marshall 412 with UK Celestion Greenbacks. Thanks !
If you still own the EL34 100 watt I'd like to hear that versus the Iconic.
100 watts is more volume than anyone would ever need unless you are playing it HUGE venues. Most bands like Def Leppard went to Fractals to lower the stage volume and help the sound board guys get a better mix.
Great review man!🤘🎸🔥you’re a really great player and this is just the review I was lookin for on this amp. I’ve been going back and forth with this or the EVH IIIs 2x12 combo😩definitely leaning more towards the combo… any thoughts?? Thanks!
stiff is the word i would use to describe the feeling. my friend had a custom audio amp which sounded fantastic but was murder for me to play through.
Yeah the CAA amps are super stiff
Had this head. Great distortion range. But feels thin and no beefy full sound from the amp. I think it's a shame cause it's one of the coolest-badass looking amp!! I sent mine back to zzounds.
i like that you just play with a camera set up, no interface...i wanna hear the amp as if im sitting just like you...2' from the speakers!
Great vid mate. If you use a tube screamer do you think the cold amp would warm up a little? I think it sounds really good 👍
I really wish they would just put a twin clean circuit or something. I get that “no one buys a 5150 for cleans” but ffs it’s a fender amp. Really don’t need a crap clean channel and 3 dirt options. Honestly from what I’ve heard the crunch channel is enough gain for my needs.
Awesome video. And thank you for sharing your skills ❤❤🔥👍
Awesome playing
Amp sounds really good. I’d like to hear a comparison to the 6L6 50 watt. Honesty from your clips I think it might be more versatile.
Don’t you mean Channel 1 clean instead of “crunch”? Channel 1 on that amp, so I thought was the clean of the two.
Great video Alex !! Just received mine on Monday and love it. What do you have your Bass/mid/treble and Res/pres at for the video? That tone hits my hair metal needs 😎🎸
Amazing amp
Ok so I just bought this amp yesterday and now I'm bummed out because I really think what you said is 100 % true even without trying it myself I hear what you're saying..I'm 56 but was looking for something different as I already have a TSL100 through a 4x12 with V30s...been playing for like ever and I'm struggling to find something decent that's not $3,000 but I guess that doesn't exist. I play blues and rock mostly with gain...any suggestions ?
Thanks
I would suggest maybe a Friedman BE100 that if you get lucky you can find for about $2600 used. Honestly, I wish there were lower cost options that sounded great but it’s just not out there. It’s hard to find a modern piece of gear that has that same fidelity as the vintage stuff but also packs enough gain for hard rock.
If you want a killer hot rodded Marshall-esque type amp that has tons of character and mojo thats amazing value are Splawn amplifiers. It’s where i ended up after owning everything under the sun.(but i still kept my EVH 50 watt stealth!). Check them out.
This sounds great. Which cabinet are you using with it?
It’s a Marshall 412 with Celestion UK Greenbacks
@@rockinchippy thanks! Enjoyed your video on the iconic. Contemplating getting one. Also, your comment on “useable again” couldn’t agree more.
Usable gain* lol.
This is definitely for people who like a lot of gain.
@@rockinchippy have you used it with any effect pedals? Also, how does the “burn” switch work/sound? Is it a thicker sound on channel 2?
Sounds good! Cab sounds really good imho
I bets its ss overdrive mostly due to it only having 2 pre amp tubes
So does the soildstate input make it not a true authentic tube amp? Or is just t diode clipping people are hating on it so much
I don’t know much about the circuit design, so I’m not sure. I do know that people on the internet tend to get all bent out of shape over things that have absolutely nothing at all to do with the actual experience of playing the amp.
Would you recommend this for high gain non-metal stuff? Dinosaur Jr, Local H, etc etc
I don’t know those bands. I’m pretty much an 80s metal guy
@@rockinchippy oh man, you're missing out. Look em up !
The crowd can't tell the difference.This amp is great for EVH tone ..If I gigged or could afford this I'd run these nothing else.
Great video. Thank You. Greetings from Sweden! ❄️🎅🏼❄️
Question how would you compare it to the peavey 5150's.. just wondering since James Brown was involved on this amp
It has the same overall tone but it’s easier to carry lol
How is the reverb on these amps?
Reverb is very respectable but you have to balance it out depending on gain levels. I think it’s best for early VH crunch tones.
@@rockinchippy So, it's evidently digital? Even so, the emulation of that effect is getting better these days. Just wondering how strong it is on these amps.
Nice in-the-room demo! And tuned to normal tuning! I think it sounds like a perfect '80's grind amp. NOT a good modern metal chug amp like the other 5150's. Of course, that cold feel is probably from the solid state components instead of a V1 12AX7. Compared to a DSL (for example), it seems to get nicer gain and tighter low end, which is cool.
I don’t really play metal but this all seems to be perfect for it. Demos sometimes are colored by the players style. Someone who plays heavy palm muting would love this amp.
@@rockinchippy 🤔🤔🤔
The preamp is all tube. That’s straight from James brown. The phase inverter is solid state instead of tube
Not true..the amp is designed to play modern metal just like the peavey ..versatile amps.. I mean,Ted nugent played them.molley hatchet....a variety of rockers like them..
Has any one ever done an A/B comparison with the 5150 against the Carvin Legacy? Eddie's sound against Mr. Vai's?
What do you think regarding that the amp only has two valves in the preamp? Do you think it is missing something? For almost the same price, Which do you think is better: Marshall DSL100HR or this one?
I don’t know enough about amp design to weigh into whether it makes a difference. It doesn’t seem to be missing anything compared to any other amp I’ve played. This sounds absolutely nothing like a Marshall so if you want a Marshall, get a Marshall. Apples and oranges.
@@rockinchippy Thanks mate for your answer
Man this thing sounds so good. My problem is that most of the time I’d be using it in no to low gain situations. From everything I’ve seen the clean channel is there but it’s not anything spectacular. Guess I’m gonna have to play a few amps before buying one 😂
The clean is clean as it’s supposed to be. And by it being so clean, that makes it the best kind of pedal platform.
Effect pedals bring everything to life.
What cab are you using?
Marshall with Greenbacks
@@rockinchippy cheers! INCREDIBLE TONE btw!
@@Tru_Gamer thanks so much !
@@rockinchippy Yea bro no problem, I've ordered a Xitone active speaker its FRFR and it should give me a similar tone to yours, thick and powerful but also fantastic clarity not just great for that chuga chuga crap but that crisp sound when you play single notes and lead...
This amp sounds awesome!!!)))
Sounds great but usely when you have the reverb up to high in an minimum space through recording it comes off to strong and has to much trail off at the end it takes away from the actual tone of the amp you could probably set it at two or three and your recordings live would probably come out better when demonstrating a product get your jeans and people don't normally want to hear how you like it so you need to play with the reverb at low settings and high settings to give people an idea of what the range of the reverb is I'm sure it has a great trail off range we can hear that but we don't hear it at lower settings but yeah it's how you want to come across to the public I guess if trying to pitch an amp sale 🤷👍
well done bro!
Thanks bro 👍🏻