MXR EVH 5150 Bumblebee Overdrive Pedal - Black and Yellow

Looking to stir an "Eruption" on your pedalboard? Co-designed with the late Edward Van Halen, the MXR EVH 5150 Bumblebee Overdrive puts the coveted blue channel of the 5150 amplifier at your feet. Wrapped in a limited-edition black-and-yellow finish available exclusively at Guitar Center, it’s a direct homage to Eddie’s legendary Bumblebee guitar featured on the back cover of Van Halen II. From the raw "brown sound" grind of David Lee Roth-era Van Halen to the high-gain, hyper-articulate roar of modern 5150 rigs, this stompbox covers the full spectrum. Hand-adjusted multi-stage MOSFET circuitry feeds an intuitive panel with Output and Gain plus a 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) for precise sculpting. Hit the Boost switch for extra compression and saturation, then use the dedicated Gate control to tame hiss when you’re running hot. Whether you're looking to "Light up the Sky" or seeking the full-throttle saturated tone of "Humans Being," the 5150 Bumblebee Overdrive arms you with the best of both EVH worlds.

Control and Clarity from Clean to Crushing

The EVH 5150 Bumblebee Overdrive isn’t just about more gain—it’s about usable gain. Back off the Gain and dial the EQ for crisp crunch, or push it for tight palm-mutes, searing harmonics and singing sustain that still cuts through a mix. Meanwhile, the onboard Smart Gate keeps high-gain noise in check without choking your dynamics, so rests stay silent and riffs stay razor sharp.

Stage-Ready Design With Legendary Bumblebee Style

Built for the road and dressed in Eddie Van Halen’s iconic Bumblebee black-and-yellow stripes, this exclusive 5150 Overdrive brings unmistakable EVH attitude to your pedalboard. Featuring true bypass switching and housed in a rugged enclosure, it’s ready for years of stage and studio use. Power it with a 9V battery or standard pedalboard supply and drop it into any rig—into a clean amp for full pedal drive, or in front of a hot front end for stacked saturation. Limited to 1,000 units and available only at Guitar Center, the MXR EVH 5150 Bumblebee Overdrive captures the larger-than-life sound and style of a true rock ’n’ roll legend.

Features

• Designed in close collaboration with Eddie Van Halen for signature style and authentic EVH 5150 tone
• Patterned after the blue channel of the iconic EVH 5150 amplifier
• Multi-stage MOSFETs deliver tube-like saturation with dynamic response
• 3-band EQ lets you fine-tune bass, mids and treble
• Boost switch adds gain and compression for extra drive and sustain
• Gate control powered by the Smart Gate circuit reduces unwanted noise
• Exclusive Bumblebee finish inspired by Eddie Van Halen's legendary Bumblebee guitar introduced in 1979
• Powered by 9V battery or external adapter for seamless pedalboard integration

SpecsType

• Pedal type: Overdrive effects pedal
• Analog/digital: Analog

Controls

• Control knobs: Output, Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Gate
• Boost: Yes
• Noise gate: Yes
• Bypass: True bypass

Connectivity

• Input: 1 x 1/4"
• Output: 1 x 1/4"

Power

• Power requirement: 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (not included)

Construction

• Dimensions: 5" x 3.75" x 1.5"