EVH 5150 ICONIC Amps! - That ICONIC EVH Tone Without Busting The Bank! - Dagan's New Favourite Amp!

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Fender should have given you these amps to demo upon release. This video is one of the best sound samples of the Iconic on KZbin.

[@PMTVUK]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@thepeoplesgunny4180]

completely agree.. 2 years later i received one of these today. Best.amp.ever. greatly appreciate you Dagan for making your amp settings available!

[@shauncurtis4398]

I bought the combo in the ivory a couple of weeks ago and I’m really loving it!

[@TheBlackHelicopterRevue]

I got mine - 5150 Iconic Ivory combo - today and it's the best amp ever! And, I own Hiwatts, Orange and Vox (I've got an ill-starred history with Marshalls - breakdowns, indifferent sound etc - never again!)

[@carlhungus2521]

@@TheBlackHelicopterRevue a few questions for you Mr. helicopter of color...... do u have the 10'', 12 or 2x12''? if u had to choose 1 would u keep yours, a 5150-111 combo or an evh head and cab? thanks man

[@AuntAlnico4]

😂 I've got all the classic amps including the stealth 50 watt head into stealth 212 and the iconic 40 combo gets played the most. You can find the combo icons for $500 -$600 and they are well worth it and loud enough for a band full stop.​@@carlhungus2521

[@Inferno5150]

Somehow, you can just tell when Dagan really likes something.

[@billcollector69]

You know Dagan's a big Van Halen fan when you see him play Van Hagar songs as well as Mr. Ed in the intro

[@ken3404]

Hey man, you're a hell of a player... I have to thank you for recording a "real" demo that actually showcases the amp, too many gear demos are over produced and sound nothing like the actual product. I've been a Marshall Plexi guy for a couple of decades, my go-to 1987 is a beast of an amp and I was nowhere near being in the market for a new head.... until I saw your vid anyway... I watched your vid Sunday afternoon and ordered the 80w head an hour later.. It came today and all I can say is "HOLY S***" this thing is an a** kicker, I still love my Plexis but this thing is growing on me fast.. I used to run 2 1987's together... Hmm time to dig out more cables.. gonna be a long night. So THANK YOU, if I didn't come across your video I wouldn't have picked this gem up....

[@autk]

Really nice demo. Many sounds explored....and talking is quick and spot on, enthusiasm infectious. Really like the sound of the Charvel over the Frankie. Nice color to the tone. Cleans up nicely. What's not to like and affordable up against the competition. Stage ready and it's playable in your bedroom..."no, stop it you fool"... thanks man.

[@zacmarinaccio6472]

Thank you for being the only one on KZbin who actually PLAYS this amp! ❤

[@martinclayton7260]

I think they sound great, and your playing is amazing!

[@MichaelUmberger-z1i]

I wanna cry hearing how good you play man

[@briantate692]

Nice mammoth tune Mr ed I tried the 40 watt combo in the Newcastle shop the other day I think I'm having one

[@shauncurtis4398]

I bought one two weeks ago. Love it!

[@briantate692]

And yes, bought one from PMT Newcastle giggled it and wow

[@cliftonmurphy84]

Hey Dagan I got my 80w head couple weeks ago and have to say it’s a killer amp and it’s so versatile I love it 🤘🏻

[@josephreynolds4899]

Even though I have 15 amplifiers of all different makes and models including my 50w EVH 5150 Three EL34 with matching 212 cabinet, you convinced me to buy the ivory 80 watt head and four speaker cabinet.

[@darryllesko2505]

Damn Dagan , you always have a SMOKIN TONE ….!!!!! Keep the tone videos coming ! 😎👍

[@duck_5150]

I got the ivory yesterday...absolutely amazing

[@1DerekMiracle]

Makes me wanna get one myself!!!

[@garnzaonthenet]

I'm deciding between this or a vox Ac30 as my first valve amp! Any suggestions?

[@1DerekMiracle]

In my opinion the Iconic is the better buy. It sounds better for the music I do, and it also has an effects loop. Plus, it has true power switch where you can play it at a decently low volume. And still get a good sound. Versus Vox, you’ll have to c rank it.

[@garnzaonthenet]

@@1DerekMiracle thank you kindly for the advice. ATB buddy.

[@1DerekMiracle]

I’d just get one from a place where they have a good return policy. That way, if it’s just not your preferred tone. You can get the AC15 instead.

[@karl1949]

That was a fun one Dagan, thanks for sharing once again. Keep on rockin'

[@TobyKBTY]

Bought the ivory combo and it’s a beast. Best high gain combo out there in my humble opinion. Does the VH and Dokken tones on the green channel then chuck and OD and, optionally, an EQ in the loop and you have something that can definitely do baritone and extended range guitar work as well. It’s so fun to play through.

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

Is the 40 watt combo loud enough to do a small venue gig with?

[@AuntAlnico4]

​@@watchingthecrazyworld7761😂 yes, way way loud enough.

[@ilovegreenock]

I think that is the best demo I have seen so far !

[@rhaulvictor9288]

I wonder why they didn't make a 5150 Combo with 2x12 too!!!! it would be so amazing to have a combo like this 2x12

[@iRemainNameless]

Yup. This exactly. I’m going for the OG 5150 2x12

[@guitagious9464]

They have a 60-watt, 2 x 12" version now. 🤘

[@snoxracr]

Not really related to this particular video (thouh I love the sound of both), your gear reviews always are a delight to listen to. I love classic 80's metal as well and it's always fun to listen to your video. obviously loving what you do so keep doin what you love!!! Cheers from Alabama!!!

[@dw5150dw]

Bought the 40w combo ...its awesome 👌

[@michaelquintana8533]

Dagan playing lighting up the sky....ohh Man i thought i was in high school again

[@AndyK.23]

Nice to hear some decent VH and rock through the Iconic, instead of the chug-chug stuff everyone else is doing! The designer said the "burn" function gets the Ch2 gain closer to the Block letter 5150, compared to the non burn 5153 type gain. Or something like that! Also, the 5153's don't have the same tone structure - the Iconic is more like the older Peavey 5150's!

[@HOZZYWOOD]

This amp will sound better with the higher end evh cabinet with the black backs, love mine get a great van halen tone with some plate reverb, motley crue with a touch of chorus great for the 80s it sounds huge with the 4×12 cabinet

[@jacobdomangue7088]

The evh cabinet doesn't have Black backs. They're EVH speakers.

[@BenJ2827]

I have the Combo and its a beast! The Green channel is actually my favourite!

[@duanestiles4821]

5150sounds great nice playing dagan

[@sirhc2242]

The Charvel and the 5150 is a great pairing!

[@antilaw9911]

Another thing to mention... This is the coolest looking rock amp on the planet right now.

[@jessetate9701]

Definitely wanting the combo. So I can those blues like licks to the hair metal tones to the modern metalcore

[@jimmyjames7946]

Get it!!!!

[@danieldull3541]

Picked up the iconic combo in ivory a few weeks ago and love it.

[@badaudio9685]

does it have a headphone jack?

[@danieldull3541]

@@badaudio9685 I belive it does have and output to run to an interface or headphones and to switch the power amp on and off for silent practice. I love it. Not a huge fan of the spring reverb built in. Picked up the jhs 3 series reverb and delay, the walrus audio julia chorus, and the tomorello wah. Love it!

[@badaudio9685]

@@danieldull3541 I’m so excited to get my hands on one! I’ve always wanted a tube amp

[@danieldull3541]

It has nice clean sounds, nice crunchy sounds, and some very high gain sounds hahaha. I can't ever see needing another amp. And it's loud! I have it cut to quarter power and can't crank it past like 2 hahahaha

[@badaudio9685]

@@danieldull3541 dang man I live in an apartment 😂

[@bear5141]

Sounds really good I just got the EVH 3 with the el34 tubes and the matching cabinet and I just bought it and the reason I bought it is I didn't see very good reviews with the ones with the 6l6s but I'm thinking I made the right choice but time will tell but awesome review sounded really good 🤘

[@KennethGurholt]

What a player and what an amp! Sounds realy good!

[@Ian_Coast]

This demo rocks🎸as well as the amps

[@rr-dee895]

Awesome love it really like the price

[@robertevans2143]

Want one , but what do we do when we can no longer get tubes for it??

[@markweber1677]

Fender gdec 3... no tubes and it kicks ass for recording

[@djguac]

Yeah I played the combo in a local store near me, and here in Australia it does break the bank unfortunately, at least for me 😅 EDIT, absolutely loved the amp though

[@Dan-sx9gl]

I’ve got this amp with the 5150 cab. I’ve since read lots of negative opinions about the cab speakers. Is it really worth trading in the cab for something else to get the best sound from the head?

[@emartinezr]

Not needed. Have to understand KZbin people mostly have some sort of "gear addiction" and will CONSTANTLY tinker with everything; searching or trying to solve for something which is usually either in their heads or easily solveable with a quick EQ/knob adjustment. Yeah the 5150 iii cabs are better than the Iconic cabs, but they're also way more expensive. The difference will be negligible and not categorically "better" or "worse". Just slightly different. Do you need that slight difference? 99% of the time No, you don't. Do you hear something wrong in your cab/speakers setup? I doubt it. But hey, if you enjoy trying different stuff and modifying equipment... go for it. But no, it's not necessary, and it's not always for the better.

[@Naughtforeye]

​@@emartinezrWhole heartedly agree with your statement. Once I found the absolutely INSANE tone shaping abilities of having a 10-band EQ in the loop, let alone having something like one of those BOSS 7-band pedals that are modified to be guitar frequency specific hitting the front as well I mean the "tone chasing" is really over because you can dial in anything your heart or head desires lol. I wish more guitarists really understood and applied EQ pedals, and really heard just how damn powerful and awesome they are, even the cheap Beringher ones are an absolute weapon in a guitarists rig.

[@meagainokay7673]

Short answer is NO. The long answer is I have the same as you and sounds killer. The 5150 Iconic cab was made for this amp so it's a great pairing. Great cleans too. I also have a 7 band eq that I don't even use with this setup as I don't need it. Very easy to dial in.

[@Smart-Alex]

I have the combo and it's got some serious balls!

[@jimmyjames7946]

Great job 👍 with video!! I love my 40 watt combo/ivory..it kicks ASS!!! SOUNDS FANTASTIC,!!🎶🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🔥🔥 I'm still not sure how they can sell at that low price.. ?

[@vincent7160]

How much are they?

[@Blaze_1221]

I’m late to the party but is the head too big for a Vertical 2x12 like Harley Benton’s???

[@hellboundTX333]

Best amp out of the box I've ever played. definitely marshall based.

[@antilaw9911]

Definately one of the better videos of this amp! 👍

[@KurtS5150]

sounds good, I want that Combo

[@muleblues71]

Great videos! Have you played the marshall dsl100hr? If so, which one of these would you choose? Thanks 🤘🤘

[@VanillaGorilla_808]

On the fence between the combo and a PRS MT-15, any thoughts on which you'd prefer, Dagan?

[@jimmyjames7946]

Love my EVH iconic¡!!!!!

[@sigmundfreuddoeshisownmoth3874]

What was the name of the song at 0:20

[@greyman334]

Light Up the Sky Album Van Halen 2

[@century2077]

NEVER........SAY........DIE........EVH FOREVER

[@ryanlee6042]

I have a few heads and I play this one the most.

[@sharijonbriel409]

what guitar tunning are you using standard to drop d or other tunning

[@ThatCaymanGuy]

im sold on this amp!

[@Westw00do]

Anyone got any experience with the cab? Always wanted to try the evh speakers

[@Thehockeystop97]

The riff at 1:09 does anyone have tabs for that? Or the name of the riff?

[@christerolsborg7797]

Van halen 316

[@Thehockeystop97]

@@christerolsborg7797 thank you!

[@williampeterson906]

Nah was there a small turbonegro riff around 16 mins all my friends are deeeaaaddd

[@venomjoe]

you are awesome Bro

[@dgjardinage7517]

Does the 40 watt the evh sound ?

[@romeoguitar]

how does PRS MT15 compare to this 5150

[@hellboundTX333]

Wish this came in a 20w head.

[@vinaymulukutla358]

I just ordered one. It's coming soon. Please tell me that I have made a very worthy purchase.

[@AuntAlnico4]

😂 Yes, most badass amp of modern times.

[@tonya4157]

Possibly a ridiculous comment but, I wish you would have flipped the power to 1/4 for a minute or two. You know, just to see if I could justify sneaking one of these in the house. lol You rocked that thing man. I'm sure Eddie is smiling. \m/

[@hemmelight]

This is an old comment, but I noticed that he was on 1/4 power the whole time while playing the head.

[@SynA7X777]

I have the EVH 5150 50w Stealth head, do you recommend this Iconic CAB to pair it with?

[@AuntAlnico4]

😂 I would recommend it very much over the stealth 212 but I like the Chinese EVH iconic speakers.

[@zevik84]

This or the Orange Rocker 32 all tube stereo amp? What do you think?

[@AuntAlnico4]

😂 I would choose this all day but it depends on what you rock out with. Are u playing lead or rhythm? The only Orange 🍊 I really love is the OR15 and my CR20 combo with it's 8 inch speaker and all.

[@fill172]

What is the low volume song at 1.07mins...

[@ericjam6346]

Well.... At least he spent about 30 seconds on the clean channel. Which is way more than anyone else did.

[@diogenesstudent5585]

Did it sound clean? Yeah?? K.

[@RandalphTheBlack]

This vs peavey invective mh?😮

[@Argoth534]

You should do a review on the sterling majesty 100

[@badaudio9685]

Ill give you one. I had one for a year. the pickups were muddy, it overall just felt cheap, and I don't regret selling it lol. But if you are truly set on it, try going to the new ones with dimarzio pickups.

[@Argoth534]

@@badaudio9685 You think emg pickups would be good?

[@badaudio9685]

@@Argoth534 Ya EMG pickups are nice. I know sterling majesty’s are very rare to find at least in stores near me, but idk if you’re able to try one before hand, I’d really really try to do that before dropping almost 1k. I only heard good things about it, but when I ordered mine and picked it up, my first thought was, “really?…..” because the feel and fit just wasn’t for me. I tried to love it for the next few months and brought it to college. Put many hours into it, but everything combined made me sell it.

[@Argoth534]

@@badaudio9685 Sounds good

[@Argoth534]

@@badaudio9685 I think I'm reconsidering my decision and either going with the esp ltd JH snakebyte or the kirk hammett demonology

[@rollingstart_90s]

Contrary to what was said in this video, I do not think that the Iconic series was modeled after the current EVH 5150III series, as a more affordable version. I do think that the Iconic 5150 series is INDEED modeled after the original Peavey 5150 amplifier, which I think was inspired by a Soldano. Now yes... one could say that the current EVH 5150III was modeled after the Peavey 5150, which is kind of true, but the current 5150III has A LOT more modern sound and sounds considerably different than the old block letter Peavey. Looking at the current EVH 5150III, it is extremely tight and "nasal", having that "cocked wah wah sound". The Peavey and Iconic 5150 doesn't have that characteristic in it and are also slightly darker in nature. There are many indepth comparison videos of Iconic 5150 vs. Peavey 5150 "block letter" and while the amps are not identical in tone, it is clear that they do sounds very very similar.

[@NINERS8able]

Speaker upgrade needed to make that head stand out

[@v1ncevietnam276]

Welp now I guess I’m picking up a 5150 half stack

[@homunculusSZN]

Well I was about to go to bed….

[@geraldroland5079]

Yo Dagan. Tell EVH they owe you a sales commission. Check ✔️. Thanks to you. I found my next Amp! He'll yeah!

[@che2335]

If u cant play w this amp u cant play.

[@APK-pn4qh]

Nice. Me likey. 😎 🕶 😎 🕶 😎

[@NotAnotherSatchFan]

18:54 Hahaha we just can't...

[@HyundaiE-xu4mn]

Imponente el5150

[@Nomyzsh]

Hey, Dude Is it worth buying ? Cause i was wondering about this tube amp but lot Of people are complaining about that head, i play Metal/ Death Metal and I am wondering Will It be a good amp for this Kind Of Metal type? \m/

[@davidmerlin3344]

GO play one.

[@Spedly]

It will do Death Metal. I love mine. But, get another gate/suppressor. The built in one is fine, but for super high gain, it doesnt eliminate all the noise

[@cdjr66]

Go see what Ola said.

[@milobroth9212]

Meanwhile Glen's spectresoundstudios chanel just posted a video about how crappy is this thing xD

[@KatsumiK0]

Thats different, he's talking about the original 5150 cab

[@che2335]

His attempt at edgy

[@And1slash]

@@che2335 actually Glenn was reviewing the older version with the peavey Sheffield speakers and was quite a horrible " replication " of the speakers they wanted to emulate I've even tried the same cab with a few heads and the speakers are bad now Fender is making the EVH stuff has made some improvements

[@martinlahaie6012]

And actually Glen hates everything and everyone except maybe his mother...

[@ragebait988]

Need a 40 watt head switchable to 20 watt.

[@grumpyoldrockers1048]

Sounds good but tune that guitar! 😂

[@alexanderlumberjack]

Its not a bad amp but doesent compare to the older models

[@emartinezr]

Bullshit. There's multiple comparisons from srudio/recording people who know what they're doing and talking about... and they can't tell them apart. That said, it's not the same as the old ones. It doesn't have to be; because it's 2023 not 1983.

[@alexanderlumberjack]

@@emartinezr the 5150iii sounds much better and has less of a learning curve

[@philfrank5601]

Not even Dag can make that amp sound good.

[@centralvalleyfoodies]

What do you mean? It sounds great.

[@iamarandompirate]

Rude

[@davidmerlin3344]

Troll

[@mattlincoln6845]

Your joking right?