The EVH 5150 Iconic Head puts the later Van Halen sound within easy reach: tight rhythm tones, plenty of sustain, and enough gain to cover just about any hard rock set. Its EL34 power section adds a bit of British bite, while the two channels give you room to move between crunch and a saturated lead sound.

Each channel has its own Gain and Volume controls, with a shared three-band EQ and global Presence and Resonance to dial in the feel. A noise gate keeps high-gain playing under control, and the footswitchable Boost gives solos an extra push. Reverb, an effects loop, power reduction, and a speaker-emulated output make it practical for the stage or studio.

Model: 5150 Iconic Series Head

Finish: Black Textured Vinyl

Channels: 2, Clean/Overdrive and Lead/Burn

Output Power: 80 Watts

Preamp Tubes: 2 x ECC83S (12AX7)

Power Tubes: 4 x EL34

Rectifier: Solid State

EQ: Shared 3-Band EQ, Presence, Resonance

Effects: Reverb, Boost

Effects Loop: 1/4" Send and Return

Inputs: 1 x 1/4"

Line Outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR Speaker-Emulated Output

Speaker Outputs: 2 x 1/4" Parallel

Speaker Impedance: Selectable 4, 8, or 16 Ohms

Additional Features: Power Reduction

Footswitch: 2-Button Footswitch Included