The EVH 5150 Iconic Series has been the go-to for players chasing Eddie Van Halen’s unmistakable tube tone, and now the family grows with the 5150 Iconic Series 15W EL34 Head. Designed by legendary amp engineer James Brown – the mind behind many of Eddie’s most celebrated amps – this new compact powerhouse puts the same snarling EVH voice into a more portable, budget-friendly format.
The 15W head runs on a single EL34 power tube with a hybrid preamp section driven by dual ECC83s, delivering a fiery, harmonically rich tone that punches well above its weight. Two versatile channels – each with an extra voicing – make it a flexible workhorse. The Green channel’s Overdrive button takes you from pristine cleans to gritty breakup, while the Red channel’s Burn button summons searing crunch perfect for molten leads.
Independent gain and volume controls per channel allow for precise level-matching, while a Boost switch kicks in an extra 10dB to push solos front and center. Shared EQ (Low, Mid, High), global Resonance and Presence controls, and onboard Reverb provide everything needed to fine-tune the amp to your room or recording environment.
For players balancing stage, studio, and home use, EVH has loaded the head with pro-minded features: an effects loop, ¼ power switch, dual parallel speaker outs, and a speaker-emulated DI with power amp mute for authentic all-tube tones direct to PA or recording setups.
Of course, it all comes dressed in signature EVH style, with black textured vinyl, a brushed gold anodized aluminum front panel, chicken-head knobs, and bold EVH/5150 badging for a stage-ready look.
Get the EVH 5150 Iconic Series EL34 here for $659.99 and keep up with all our EVH coverage right here.
