Pre Owned EVH 5150 III EL34 Black C137 Mod Guitar Amp Head with Footswitch and Cover
Independent volume and gain control for all three channels has arrived with the 5150III 50W EL34 head. Experience total control, along with the same lethal looks and ferocious EL34 tone of the 100-Watt head.
The EL34 power tubes deliver signature harmonic overtones, with more dynamic compression and saturation that evoke a more modern “British” sound, all with the sustain and versatility expected from EVH® 5150III amps.
Channel one boasts a more sparkling and compressed clean tone, while channels two and three possess a slightly darker and compressed tone with even more saturation than before. Channels one and two each have dual concentric gain/volume controls, with shared EQ (low, mid, high), while channel 3 has an independent EQ. Other features include a rear-panel resonance control that tailors low-frequency response for all channels and a global presence control.
Wrapped in an elegant gold and black EVH motif, the EL34 50-watt head also is equipped with an effects loop, headphone jack, pre-amp out and midi-in.
This one in particular came with the C137 mod in place. This simple tweak to the circuitry was first suggested by one of EVH's engineers and has become quite popular. It's done by clipping a leg on the C137 capacitor, which bypasses the resistor to channel 2, allowing it more gain and aggression. A lot of people weren't a fan of the Blue Channel, as it can be rather muddy - but this mod solves that and makes it sound way, way better. It opens the tone up and creates a much more usable sound. Some say it's not just a matter of being brighter - it also makes it smoother and more pleasing to the ear in general.
This amp head also includes selectable impedance (4, 8 or 16 ohms), dual parallel speaker output jacks, effects loop, headphone jack, line out and a four-button footswitch with 1/4” input jack and MIDI input.
Loaded with pure EVH sound and power, the EVH 5150III 50W EL34 Head is wrapped in Black or Ivory textured vinyl and features our instantly recognizable black EVH-striped steel grille.
This amp is in excellent condition - the previous owner didn't use it much, and never took it out on gigs....it lived in his home studio amongst other amps that were used more. It comes with the footswitch and cover. Perhaps even the original box and packaging! This is a great score for anyone that wants a killer EVH 5150 III head, improved upon with a great mod, at an excellent price.
Serial # EVH043404
SERIES: EVH® 5150III® Heads
COLOR: Black
AMPLIFIER TYPE: Tube
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: MX
Electronics
CONTROLS: Channel 1: Independent Gain and Volume w/ Shared Low, Mid and High; Channel 2: Independent Gain and Volume w/ Shared Low, Mid and High; Channel 3: Independent Gain, Volume, Low, Mid and High EQ; Also Global Presence and Resonance
CONTROL PANEL: Channel 1: Independent Gain and Volume w/ Shared Low, Mid and High; Channel 2: Independent Gain and Volume w/ Shared Low, Mid and High; Channel 3: Independent Gain, Volume, Low, Mid and High EQ; Also Global Presence and Resonance
INPUTS: One - 1/4", MIDI (rear)
HEADPHONE JACK: 1/4" Stereo
LINE OUT: One - 1/4"
CHANNELS: Three - (Clean, Crunch and Lead)
EFFECTS LOOP: 1/4" (Send/Return)
CONNECTION TYPE: 1/4"
VOLTAGE: 120V (Also Available in 100V, 110V, 220V, 230V, 240V)
WATTAGE: 50 Watts
Speakers
TOTAL IMPEDANCE: 4, 8, or 16 ohms
Tubes
POWER TUBES: 2 x JJ EL34
PREAMP TUBES: 7 x JJ ECC83S (12AX7)
RECTIFIER: Solid State
Hardware
CONTROL KNOBS: White Chicken-Head Style Pointer
AMPLIFIER COVERING: Black Textured Vinyl
CABINET MATERIAL: White Birch
GRILLE CLOTH: Perforated Steel Front and Rear Panel
HANDLE: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
SPEAKER JACK: Two - 1/4" Parallel
FRONT PANEL: White
Accessories
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 5-Foot Speaker Cable
FOOTSWITCH: 4-Button Footswitch Included