EVH 5150

EVH 5150 Amps and EVH 5150 Guitars have been designed to consistently perform at a high octane level. EVH was founded by late iconic guitarist Eddie Van Halen, and the EVH 5150 series shares the same police code used for Van Halen's album from 1986 and Eddie's studio used to record every Van Halen album since the classic 1984. The altered Strat-style body, modified “C” neck and jumbo frets make churning out slick riffs and high speed solos a breeze.

Combined with EVH 5150 amps, you have pure EVH sound in a compact package. Originally created by Peavey for Eddie himself, the brand’s become a breakout line in its own right. The green channel summons a crystal clear clean tone, for gorgeous chord sections, then the blue channel offers just enough gain for a rock tone without sacrificing clarity. The red channel is for rockers yearning for chunky yet tight distortion, though be wary of the neighbours if you’re hanging out in that setting, even with the headphone jack.

EVH 5150 amps are able to produce stunning tones across all styles of music, from silky cleans to aggressive metal tones and everything in between. They've become popular with professional guitarists of every genre, not only because of their sound, but also thanks to their incredible reliability achieved from the countless hours of rigorous testing Eddie would put each new EVH 5150 amp design through.

EVH 5150 guitars tap into what is possibly Eddie's most recognisable era, throughout the late 70's and 1980s Eddie pioneered the superstrat, a hot-rodded Stratocaster that would often feature humbucking pickups and a Floyd Rose tremolo system. The EVH 5150 guitars take influence from Eddie's most advanced version of his iconic Frankenstrat from this era, but without the beat-up and striped aesthetic these guitars were known for. The result is a high-performance guitar that doesn't scream about its Van Halen heritage, making EVH 5150 guitars ideal for any player who wants a guitar that can cover a lot of ground and make it part of their own style.

Don’t forget the EVH 5150 III head, to round out the Van Halen worship. Global resonance controls and selectable impedance grant a large amount of gain control. The raw crunch is nothing short of satisfying, and the noise gate on select models will help dial you in even further, and you can spread out the sound through the speaker jack. Once you’ve got your head or amp, you can explore pedals, to craft a Van Halen tone of your own.

Why Should I Choose an EVH 5150 Amp or Guitar?

• Sound modelled after one of the greatest guitarists of all time
• Premium build quality
• Wide selection of amps and guitars, each with their own strengths
• Competitively priced for the hardware and craftsmanship
• Beautiful standout designs
• Array of options for creativity outside of arena rock and shred