Detail 01
Four JJ 6L6 power tubes; two JJ ECC83S preamp tubes
These tubes make up the stated power-amp and preamp complement.
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EVH5150 Iconic 80W Guitar Amp Head - Ivory
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
EVH’s 5150 Iconic 80W head puts clean/overdrive and lead/burn channel paths, tube power and direct-output routing in one amplifier. The Green channel can move from clean settings into overdrive, while the Red channel adds burn and a noise gate for fast, articulated riff work. Separate gain and volume controls help balance channel changes. For a solo lift, Channel 2’s footswitchable boost adds 10 dB; the speaker-emulated D.I. with power-amp mute also supports direct recording or PA use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage rigs that need footswitchable channel changes and a 10 dB Channel 2 solo boost.
- Studio or direct-to-PA setups using the speaker-emulated D.I. with power-amp mute.
- Lower-volume sessions using the power reducer while retaining higher-gain amp settings.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two channels
Channel 1 is Clean/Overdrive; Channel 2 is Lead/Burn.
Detail 03
Channel 2 noise gate
It is intended to give staccato riffs a quick, articulate attack without choking sustain.
Detail 04
Shared EQ, Resonance and Presence
Low, Mid and High EQ are shared, with Resonance and Presence controls for low- and high-end adjustment.
Detail 05
Effects loop and dual parallel speaker outputs
Both routing features are included on the head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A fitted cover is available separately.
- 02The speaker-emulated D.I. can be used with the power amp muted for direct recording or a PA connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the channels be balanced for switching?
Yes. Each channel has its own Gain and Volume controls.
02Is a footswitch included?
Yes. A two-button footswitch is included.
03Can it run at lower volume?
Yes. Its power reducer is designed to allow cranked tones at lower volumes.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Channel 1
- Gain with Overdrive Switch; Channel 2: Gain with Burn Switch; Noise Gate (Channel 2); Shared Low, Mid, High EQ; Channel 1/Channel 2 Volume; Master Boost; Global Reverb, Resonance and Presence
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000351710
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Two
- Clean/Overdrive and Lead/Burn
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 27" (68.6 cm) x 10.5" (26.7 cm) x 11.6" (29.4 cm)
- Weight
- 39 lbs (17.7 kg)
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