I know you guys are getting tired about all these 5150 iconic videos, so HERE'S ANOTHER ONE!

@CrushingAxes

2 жыл бұрын

Dude I can never get tired of 5150 and Dimebag Pantera!

@troyredford149

2 жыл бұрын

I really want the new 5150 but another KZread sed there's no low end. Is that really true because I can't really tell.

@rapidthoughts3169

2 жыл бұрын

5 in the morning and I’m head banging , I don’t think anyone is getting tired of this 🤘

@harshtruth9148

2 жыл бұрын

This amp is also the new divide in our great guitar community....some like...some hate

@gingerjay6483

2 жыл бұрын

How can you get tired of a 5150??? It's stupid awesome..lol

What makes me like Ola? Well he plays guitar pretty good, he is polite and he has good manners. He’s a real gentleman, a role model. But what’s the most important? He reviews guitar gear and plays it. He doesn’t talk about that but actually plays it. I strongly believe, a gentle burp from time to time is much more better than talking for a half an hour about the amp and then playing three notes (like majority of people from KZread). Ola, you’re the man. Greets from Poland \m/

Great demo @Ola Englund! Thanks for sharing and showing what the amp can do.

@damonstewart70

2 жыл бұрын

Da GOD FATHER of ROCKnROLL guitar AMPS .....JAMES BROWN

@sleepymarauder4178

2 жыл бұрын

Mate, thanks for designing such great amps and sharing information about your passion.

@jamesbrown7468

2 жыл бұрын

@@sleepymarauder4178 YW

@MegaWimberly

2 жыл бұрын

James I just wanted to add to the thanks for creating such an iconic amp/sound. I can still remember back when the first 5150s came out seeing them in the guitar mags and wondering what they were like. Me and my friends managed to find one in our local shop. It was amazing. We had never heard anything like it. Unlike now with youtube and such we had to seek it out and man was it worth it. I'll never forget it. Thanks again!

@jamesbrown7468

2 жыл бұрын

@@MegaWimberly thanks for the story and I’m glad you liked it! Translating Ed’s ideas into the amp was a hard job, and it’s cool that so many people with different styles enjoyed it 😀

I spoke with James Brown January 6 around 10pm eastern standard time. That was last night. He was told to stay within a certain price point, and using Celestion Greenback 25's would of pushed the Amp out of range. He had to come up with a more affordable speaker to satisfy Fender, and EVH GEAR . From what I was told Eddie told him before he passed that it had to be Affordable for beginners, and putting in Greenback 25's would of pushed the Amp out of the price point. I think he did a awesome job, and a lot of beginners can now pickup a EVH combo for there first Amp which I think is totally awesome. You can always swap out the speaker as long as you adjust the Ohms. or if you buy the 80 watt Head just buy a Mesa 4x12 or whatever Speakers you like. Yes this Amp sounds better with the Greenbacks in it , but what James came up with in that price point is outstanding. I think the man belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because of the first Block Letter Peavey 5150 changed Metal forever..... If you read this Jim Thank you so much. I had the first year 5150, and it rocked my world even though I couldn't get the volume over 3 in my house.. lol.. Bill 🤘

@billx8245

2 жыл бұрын

@cool guy from 2007 I happened to be in a EVH Iconic Live stream last night, and James Brown was signed on. He answered all my questions, and went into detail about the Amp, and took extra time for me to answer all my questions. I thought that was pretty cool of him to do that. He's thinking about doing some more EVH stuff too. He couldn't go into detail but it got me excited.... As Eddie would say You got to just keep playing man keep playing. That's all you gotta do..R.I.P. EVH my hero....🤘

@blgdinger3

2 жыл бұрын

what does cabinet speakers have anything at all to do with the build design of this amp or its price point?

@billx8245

2 жыл бұрын

@@blgdinger3 He had to use a cheaper speaker with this amplifier to keep the price lower. This Amplifier was created for people that can't spend 2Grand on a Amp. Eddie , and Fender wanted younger kid's just learning guitar the chance to own a EVH amplifier Speakers have a lot to do with the sound of a Amp. I spoke with the creator of the amplifier, and that's what he told me. If you play thru a oversized thick Birch 4x12 like a Mesa Boogie with Celestion Greenback 25's it would sound a lot better. I think this Amp is awesome because so many younger kid's can get a EVH amp now. I might grab a combo, and swap out the speaker. Cabinets and Speakers Have a lot to do with the sound of a Amplifier. Do a little investigating on KZread and you can see what I mean... Have a good day and keep playing...🎸 \m/

@djabthrash

3 ай бұрын

​@@blgdinger3this amp is meant to be sold with the matched cab, be it in a stack form or in a combo form

Ooooo been waiting to see what you think!

@massttrshrdrharmonicminor2002

2 жыл бұрын

My man!

@Sticky_Tea

2 жыл бұрын

Kyle here again!

Just bought this amp used on reverb for under $800, even in this crazy economical downturn and super high inflation. I can't wait. I'm in my 3rd year of learning guitar.

Now this is how you demo an amp head! Soooo frustrating watching certain KZreadrs post the same videos over and over again with 5 overdrive pedals in front of the amp without playing any notes above the 5th fret. Great job! 👍🤘👍🤘

@squigpeels.1021

2 жыл бұрын

Are you saying there's more than 5 frets? I thought you have to pay extra for more?

@fasteddievh2072

2 жыл бұрын

@@squigpeels.1021 😂🤘

You should definitely run your el34 evh into your Marshall cab with the greenbacks Ola! Would be a great in the room vid.

@jamesjohanson5675

2 жыл бұрын

agree. sadly imo this head needs a proper cab

@Gremlin.liftz0_

2 жыл бұрын

I agree bc the 5150 is always muffled for some reason it’s not that clarity a Marshall has

@Gremlin.liftz0_

2 жыл бұрын

Or honestly a revv

HAPPY FRIDAY OLA AND FRIENDS!

That intro melt my face dude, what a tone

I was on the fence about this amp. This video pretty much pushed me over the edge. Thanks Ola, I'm gonna grab one.

Crushing, as I knew it would be. Pretty big fan of this amp. Loving mine.

@Metalbass1979

2 жыл бұрын

Other videos don't do it justice. Hearing in person makes all the difference. The brute force punch of this amp can be felt right in the gut.

@tatt2guy86

Жыл бұрын

I love mine too, I personally love the clarity for playing live. Run it with a precision drive, boost, and eq

I think it sounds pretty good. Thanks King Ola for bringing some clarity to what this amp sounds like and what it can do.

You can never go wrong with 5150. Old or new.

@mosj9876

2 жыл бұрын

i always loved peavey products.

@mosj9876

2 жыл бұрын

@@shaharbar Fender does 5150 too? I always known it as Peavey line. Did Peavey sell?

@MaaZeus

2 жыл бұрын

@@mosj9876 The name 5150 was Eddie Van Halen's thing. Eddie joined Peavey and the now famous Peavey 5150 was the artist signature amp for him. Later Eddie left and took the 5150 name with him but Peavey continued to make the same amp under the name 6505 with no artist signature attached. Then Eddie teamed up with Fender and started the EVH line and stuck the famous 5150 name on those amps. Not the same design as the Peavey 5150/6505 but good amps too.

@mosj9876

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaaZeus yea I just didn't know EVH was taken to Fender. Always thought peavey owned it.

@mosj9876

2 жыл бұрын

@@shaharbar isn't 6550 a lesser than 5150? Or are they built exactly the same but with a different name?

Always appreciate your vids Ola . Much love and gratitude my brother.

What a great sounding amp! Gain for days with this head. I love the 5150s!

Eddie was the king of tone and he greatly contributed to the evolution of pure tube amplifier technology , the king.👌🤘

Ola's the reason I'm playing metal again!

It has such a thracky character I love it. It sounds INSANE!

Game over. Yes there are other options at this price point that may suit someone’s taste more, but the claim of this amp not being able to chug or being for only 80’s metal has just been proven totally wrong. It’s clearly a versatile amp and another great one among many. And it’s an awesome option for diehard EVH fans who can’t afford it’s big brother.

@AdamYoudell

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt. If I was a kid or somebody on a budget this guy would be on my Radar. back in the day if you wanted this tone it was gonna cost ya

@ericwilliams538

2 жыл бұрын

If you listen closely it's missing that hard chug for me. The low end kick in your face chug. Yeah it might suit the fancy of some, but ultimately I believe it's going to have people left being not 100% satisfied.

@SynZ777

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericwilliams538 You're hearing an XLR mic converted digitally, going through KZread's audio compression. If you want the low end chugs, just increase the resonance or get some better speakers.

@richardturner7560

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericwilliams538 in a band setting that low end chug is gonna be EQed down or nobody is gonna hear you. I agree it doesn’t have that shaking shit off your bedroom shelves resonance when you practice but IMO evh is known for designing stuff that has a good searing mids and high end sound that sounds a little bit harsh on its own but with a bassist and drummer sounds amazing. If you want a more boomy and thumpy sound in this price range get the prs mt15. I have one and it’s basically the opposite of this lots of low mids with a subtle fizz and chugs so hard but leaves you turning the presence way up to get some needed brightness so it doesn’t sound muddy in a mix.

@ScreamingMoon

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericwilliams538 Yes, people who don't comprehend what makes guitars sound heavy. In other words, the vast majority of the internet guitar nerd community.

Love watching you jam dude, love your sound.

This is such a small thing...but I love that you can see its guts.

I like how bright it sounds on all of the demos that I've heard especially your room Mike. I have a 5150 head from 1992 and it doesn't quite get that crisp harsh brightness Marshalls have on tap. We only use a little bit of it but it has to be there.

I’m glad that you don’t take yourself too seriously when you make these videos. You are a thoroughly entertaining human being

Great video Ola!! An honest review goes a long way!!

so, I watched this video as I was researching home amp setups and I saw this and the way you used it, and it blew me away! I then found my local Guitar Center had the combo amp so I went with my Dean ML select and tried it out... dear lord.... a match made in heaven! so thanks Ola! I now own the 5150 iconic head and cab as my first home amp, no regrets! \m/ worth every penny! Thanks again Ola! keep shredding!

Seems that all the negative comments are slowing down? Thank goodness, seems EVH has made some really great stuff. I’ve loved my amp and guitars, I have two for some reason, don’t know why, but maybe the Japan made guitars will get collectible. Another great video!

But that clown Louis Torres said it doesn't chug 😆😅🤣😂

@markolivares6943

10 ай бұрын

I said the same thing. He’s just hating on the price tag since it’s so cheap. He’s one of those guys that likes to show off how much money he has.

@JayBruceWorld

10 ай бұрын

@@markolivares6943he’s the biggest goof of them all

@markolivares6943

9 ай бұрын

@@JayBruceWorld 🤣

@matthewhaggard9734

6 ай бұрын

He is just a total bro

@auntjenifer7774

3 ай бұрын

That dude is a total douche bag 😅

That intro was the balls...friggn badass!

The intro was hell of riffs Mr ola

you can never go wrong with a 5150 in the first place, but imagine the possibilities for this amp its a great base where you can form your own tone!

Great job Ola! Definitely can get a good in the room vibe. Sounds pretty good for a low budget tube amp. Sounded like a lightsaber when you put your guitar close to amp and then moved it away.

@JesterDyne

2 жыл бұрын

This is actually how the Lightsaber was made. A shotgun Mic and a Humming old Cinema Projector Transformer. Look it up :)

I'm sold, I want one. I'm going to be 48 in April, I've been playing guitar since January '88 and I've NEVER played through a half stack....let alone a full stack. My goal by the time I'm 50 is to own a 100watt head-4x12 or even 2x12 cabinet

Great demo, great sounding amp

That was an absolutely GLORIOUS pick slam.

Ola accent says “tight” like “toight” like goldmember and frankly I love it.

Best pick throw so far Ola, snyggt!

Excellent demo🤘 sounds like it really checks all the boxes. It sounded great without a od pedal but when you combined the od pedal with the burn option something really special happened with the texture of the tone🤘 happy Friday!

I got one last week thanks to this great review, I love it!! I am using plenty of different IRs and it sounds amazing. Tight and loads of gain!! The green channel is my favourite though. Thanks buddy!!

Sounding decent! I was really looking forward to Ola checking out this Iconic and its burning! But I think the 5150iii 50 or 100 watt EL34 versions sound is on another level

And I heard molten steel in the midst of the four chords, and I looked and behold: a Man with a red Solar axe. And his name, that sat there, was Ola. And hellish Chugs followed with him.

In its tonal range it's pretty much unbeatable at its price point. They've got a winner on their hands and will sell a ton of them.

I really miss your HESU Cab when I'm honest. The Mesa stuff also sounds great obviously but I love the IR you once made of the Hesu, still using it!

I vote we dedicate this review to guys who wear their hats over their ears...Great video Ola, thank you!

@nckhed

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, what's up with wearing hats over the ears? And they're usually oversized hats, too. I can understand wearing a beanie over the ears to keep them warm, but hats do nothing of the sort.

New camera too!? That’s some 4k quality video damn! Great video as usual that green channel is so crunchy I love it

Sounds freaking killer Ola

“It’s gone, it’s back” reminds me of “They’re back” said while putting on a pair of unmicrowaved Serengeti’s.

My favorite thing about this video is your shirt Ola!

Thank you for this great video! 🍻

I think with anyones choice of pedals it would sound amazing , sounds really good just raw !!!

I think many people forget that the reason the 5150 amps had so much gain is because EVH used (originally) very low output pickups (pulled his Frankenstrat humbucker from an E-335, iirc). So for people like Satriani or Yngwie who also use very low output pickups (especially single-coils) that much gain is a crucial feature of the amplifier (Satch originally moved to the Peavey XXX for exactly that reason). Either way, it's a great sounding amplifier. A very "no frills" design that seems to accept a signal chain well. Sometimes, less is indeed more.

@ScreamingMoon

2 жыл бұрын

Yngwie uses old Marshalls with very little gain, close to none. Yet here is another BS claim on the internet.

It’s the “Plexi on steroids” kind of thing, but it retains the character of those Marshalls that Ed used early on. That squish, and that sizzle. That’s the real unedited sound in my opinion. But obviously with a fuck ton more gain.

@damonstewart70

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@JN-qj9gf

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I heard a bit more Marshallness in it too. I think I like it more than other 5150/6505e

Yeah , Ola awesome amp ,guitar and shirt, I could listen to this all day. Thanks for defining with the name burn the tone I always want. Lol that shirt is awesome as well a must have.

I think I'm in love ...with the amp, you ham.

Great demo as usual!!!chances my view of this Amp boosted is way better. Keep it metal!!!!!

I think the drama around this amp is hilarious! Eddie sets out to bring an affordable version of his “iconic” amp to market and enlists the original designer. They come up with an amp that that does a great job at a price point that more younger people can access, which again was the point, and the gate keeping, never played live, but toured extensively in my bedroom/“home studio” crowd goes nuts! This amp is not the Mk4 5150. It’s not supposed to be and no one ever said it was. If this amp was a guitar some were expecting a Les Paul deluxe custom shop. When it was clearly billed as a Les Paul studio. And all it took was the OG guitar KZreadr who’s actually played music for a living to point that out lol. But hey maybe if I turn my hat backwards, wear a shirt 2 sizes too small, don’t actually play through the amp and say “Bro” a lot the amp won’t chug. 😂😂😂

@pointblanclive6328

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m 15, I have preordered this amp as I can afford to get it, rather than £2000 heads

@patrickolivier1

2 жыл бұрын

@@pointblanclive6328 very cool!!! It’s a fuckin great sounding amp to start up 🤘🏼😃

@MaaZeus

2 жыл бұрын

@Thrash Metal Studio Bugera be praised for making clones of those amplifiers and selling them for cheap. Now they cost more but getting a new 6505 clone head for 300€ was really something few years back.

@prometherion3089

2 жыл бұрын

Great points! Also they keep saying if you want an EVH, get the Stealth. The 50 watt Stealth is $700 dollars more and the 100 watt is triple the price of the Iconic. I've had mine now for 2 weeks and love it. I also got mine before they upped the price $100 dollars.

@retrocny5625

Жыл бұрын

These iconics don't really sound anything like the EVH 5150 IIIs. They DO sound A LOT like the Peaveys, which I think was the point they were going for by bringing back in James Brown to design the amp, the same designer. The Peavey 6505/6505+ still is an incredibly popular amp, it takes up a lot of market share in the metal world, so EVH wanted to do their own, which they have absolutely every right to do and they have the rights to the 5150 branding. They could do a 5150/6505 style amp, make it cheaper so more younger players have access to this kind of tone in a gig-worthy amp, and sell the shit out of it, which they will. I wish they were able to do an all-tube pre amp though, I'm not a fan of only 2 pre-amp tubes, I think it gives the amp a sort of fizzy/scratchy characteristic that I've heard in every single demo. The amp still produces good tone, but underneath it is this sort of scratchiness, like a clipping speaker or a dirty cable. Once I heard it, I couldn't unhear it. The original Peaveys don't have that same characteristic. Totally different pre-amp design.

Sounds amazing!

Sounds great, and really good quality of the video too

With overdrive and burn sounds awesome!!!

I would love to see this amp in other cabs and with other overdrives being used as a boost.

@stoshua88

2 жыл бұрын

super agreed! this with a mesa v30 cab and a tube screamer plz plz plz

@ryanperkowski4488

Жыл бұрын

Have one on my Marshall 1960bv with Marshall vintage speakers and greenbacks in z pattern sounds awesome on the green channel boosted with sd1 !

That’s a crisp tone coming through on my headphones 🎧 man

i like so much the intro it was headbaging af

Been waiting for this! The master has responged!!!

Wish i had that 40 years ago great demo 🤟

That riff Ola. Shiiiiiit!!! That was so nice, so sweet. I'm learning that one. 🤘🤘🤘

That pick bounce was heroic!! I think you should put tc electronics eye pedal in there and hit the burn button.. yes.. and please. I believe the walls and the earth would shake

I've got a 5150 III and love it, and this definitely has something different going on. Not exactly my cup of tea. Not bad, but not my cup of tea. But I'm probably a rare breed in this comments section, because I'm not the type of guy who tends to boost a 5150 into a vintage 30 cab and play chuggy riffs. I'm somewhere between there, dad rock, and lots of alternative music. haha. I'll say, I actually didn't mind it in a mix at the beginning, again it wasn't bad, just not exactly my cup of tea. However, It definitely gives me early Dimebag Randall amp vibes, with those biting, square wave like mids. For people into that sound, I totally get the appeal of this amp. I'm curious however how different amps will sound with that cabinet, because if the cab is very comparable to the other EVH cabs and speakers, I'd totally love to own an EVH 4x12.

@vaughanmacegan4012

2 жыл бұрын

How much did that 5150III set you back?

@Aaron-zh4kj

2 жыл бұрын

@@vaughanmacegan4012 I got my EVH 5150III for around $700 or so on Reverb used. A sweet deal for sure.

Thank you great Ola... hugs from italy

What a great sounding amp! I don’t think I’d buy this for myself but it’s a well priced option for many guitar players out there! Awesome video as always Señor!

Dime would love this video. One of his biggest fans playing one of his heros gear. God bless and RIP Dime and Edward.

I just got one of these as my first "real" amp and i',m absolutely in love with it

I dont think I'll ever vibe with that never-ending fuzz. Big 5150 fan, but I wont be holding my breath for this one.

Some really nice bite on this amp on all settings. Seems like there's a huge range of tone capabilities too. Sounds awesome with the TS9. Should've plugged in a phaser though.

I think it sounds amazing, wouldn’t mind to own it tbh

Like the modern feature noise gates. I have the stealth, but this sounds a bit thin and fizzy...luv the vids Mr. Ola...🤘

DUDE......almost 700k subs. You have come far

First time I’ve seen your elbow stripes. Haha! Awesome video Ola! You rule!

0:34 Cable mess 0:41 CLAP No cable mess I need that magic fairy that flys in while I riff raff , and remove those cables! Nice video Ola, and nice AMP too! (y)

@OlaEnglund

2 жыл бұрын

dude I'm the worst with cables. I can make one cable a fucking nest

Eddie wasn't a high gain metal guy, his sound was way more rooted in vintage Marshall crunch

Very nice Demo. You put a little fun in every video you show us - your own humor makes a difference to all the other demos here, so this is always welcome! The question here is: When will it stop to chug? Answer: Never!

Dude I love this amp! Cuts in the mix like a charm! Awesome riffs dude!!! Great video !

The best demo tones of this amp I’ve heard yet. The green channel with OD engaged sounds good and the most open. The red channel to me seems very compressed and scooped. (A bit one paced) Definitely sounds better than initial demos, but I’m still not sure I’d look at this amp compared to other amps in this price bracket. 6505 and the upcoming 6505 II still seem to be the route to go, or the 5153 if trying to stay in the EVH family.

@indytheshredder

2 жыл бұрын

Peavey is dropping a new 6505???

@Whizzinby777

2 жыл бұрын

@@indytheshredder Yes sir. 6505 II is incoming. (And also a 6505 ‘92)

Tube screamer brings that thing to life! 🤘🏽😎🤘🏽

Great head. (😮) Glad they came out with it. Sounds potent. Just needs a 10 band for some fine tuning to drop some of the fizz, noise gate for the red channel...and done.

Loved my OG 5150 through orange V30's, with a maxon OD808!!

This amp is cool…… and i say that as someone who has no need for one at all….. dunno why people hate on this thing so much….

I own a 5150 III 50 watt and the 5150 iconic. At band rehearsals I always end up using the iconic, the other guitarist in my band has the original peavey 5150 and they sound great together. I’m loving my iconic. Now I’m considering selling the 5150 III 50 watt so I can buy a solar 8 string ;)

@hierrogm

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah dood I have em both too ..sold my 50 ..but did upgrade to 100 stealth …that thing is a beast …much different then iconic ..best amp I’ve ever play love it ….and really loving the iconic it’s bad ass …but for 100 is king …they are all amazing amps

@AdamYoudell

2 жыл бұрын

sweet man. That 8th string just gives you that extra level of brutal

@CurtScythe

2 жыл бұрын

@@hierrogm I had the III 100 watt, but I down graded to the 50. the 100 is such a power house!! I miss it some times. lol

@CurtScythe

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamYoudell My two main 8's are the Ibanez RG2228 and Ibanez ARZIR28. But I'm very interested in getting a solar 8 with that ever tune bridge.

@CurtScythe

2 жыл бұрын

Running mine through an Orange 4x12 PPC. BEAST!

They all say something good about it! Plus it's not a lot of money so...I ordered mine today, used, for $731. Now to find a cab. Thanks Ola, I like your schtuff a lot!

I bought this same Half Stack and it is amazing ❤

What a monster of an amp that is!

I bought this Amp at Sweetwater will have Monday, May 2nd,I will enjoy this till I can get the 100watt El34,EVH..HEAD..Great video Ola.

So that intro was...sick.

5 mins into the video and I was like “WHHHHAAATTTT?! Fret markers?!” Lol, looks sick with them👌🏻🔥

Sounds insane .

I would expect no less from an EVH amp. \m/

Very tight! Love it

Don’t let Karen, oops I mean Louis Torres see this 😭🤣

@mikew9788

2 жыл бұрын

Dude is a tool

@mikebarr8682

Жыл бұрын

Ola!

@Horcruxxx-xn1ej

Жыл бұрын

@@mikebarr8682 volumes?

When he put the overdrive on the green channel I was shocked how badass that sounded.

I just found out today you're the founder for solar guitars, no wonder since I've started watching you they have been popping out all over my feed

Killer demo, ola. 😎🤘🏻🎸 this amp has an incredible tone. I do wonder if it’s the same James brown who created amptweaker pedals.

@rosskrause3926

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is...I have the Amptweaker Tight Metal pedal and actually spoke to James on the telephone several years ago about it..he is an awesome guy that takes the time out to speak to people and likes to hear what they have to say..awesome guy and everything he has his hands on sounds amazing !

@alexskibicki2262

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosskrause3926 I would of figured it was the same dude. I once bought an amptweaker bass metal tight jr. bass distortion pedal and it was such a killer sounding bass distortion pedal. It even sounds killer on guitar.