EVH 5150 Iconic Combo Demo & Review | The Most Versatile 5150 EVER!

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Sean Pierce Johnson

Sean Pierce Johnson

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What's going on my friends?!? Sean Pierce Johnson here and welcome to my first video from GUITAR HOUSE. I'm so glad Ryan from ‪@60CycleHumcast‬ invited me to spend some time down in San Diego for this event. I met some cool people, hung with old friends and FINALLY got to try the 5150 Iconic Combo Amplifier.
The 5150 Iconic Series is the most recent (and most affordable) 5150 amp ever made. The last project Eddie Van Halen was involved with before his untimely death in October 2020, the 5150 Iconic amps were designed by legendary amp designer James Brown. That's right; the OG 5150 designer is back home! I've had my eye on the 5150 Iconic head and 4x12 cab but Sweetwater provided us with the new 40-watt, 1x12 combo version. And in IVORY!
This is the first time I got to play this amp. I had no idea what to expect from this amp. And personally, I think this might be the MOST VERSATILE 5150 EVER MADE! Great clean tones, surprising mid-gain tones, and the expected EXCELLENT dirty tones! So awesome. Enjoy and Happy Stomping!
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@nathanaelethan
@nathanaelethan Жыл бұрын
I've been playing this amp in the music store for a while now and real close to biting the bullet and taking her home. Never played a better combo amp in my life.
@60CycleHumcast
@60CycleHumcast 2 жыл бұрын
I was blown away by the clean settings on this amp, the drive isnt for me, but damn, the cleans are so versatile.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah; I really liked cranked the Gain on clean, dialing the volume knob back for “pretty cleans” then turning up for “chimey cleans”. That was a fun one
@gh0stdem0n666
@gh0stdem0n666 2 жыл бұрын
no one absolutely NO ONE buys the 5150 for the cleans
@sroofikaden2355
@sroofikaden2355 2 жыл бұрын
@@gh0stdem0n666 I might lmao
@franciscosaldivar9737
@franciscosaldivar9737 Жыл бұрын
@@gh0stdem0n666 I mainly play clean and want this amp
@thelongestdongrod190
@thelongestdongrod190 Жыл бұрын
@@gh0stdem0n666 I'm almost exclusively a clean player and I hella want one
@crsantin
@crsantin 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my combo for a week now and it really is a great amp. Really great tones in this thing and the 1x12 sounds huge when turned up, not boxy. It’s not a metal amp. It’s a rock amp.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
truly a great rock n roll amp! thanks for watching
@heavyvibrationstudiopl3256
@heavyvibrationstudiopl3256 2 жыл бұрын
Yes.It is not metal amp.You are right.
@devinmichaelroberts9954
@devinmichaelroberts9954 2 жыл бұрын
@@heavyvibrationstudiopl3256 What are you guys talking about hahaha.. tune your guitar down to b and its a killer metal amp.. just depends on the metal you are playing
@gggz420
@gggz420 2 жыл бұрын
i’m literally getting it for the purpose of playing metal lol. i tried one at my local music shop and it does metal far better then rock, evh had a very metal sound he’s one of the pioneers of the sound of metal.i’m talking strictly tone wise
@jessetate9701
@jessetate9701 Жыл бұрын
Yea thats it this a classic rock blues hair metal amp not meant for metalcore stuff i love that stuff but i love hair and blues as well
@deltablue6618
@deltablue6618 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand why so many people are poo pooing this amp in the comments, it sounds awesome for a 40 watt tube amp at a price point of 900 bucks new. Great playing! And thanks for the demo!
@blaack2867
@blaack2867 8 ай бұрын
Where people poo pooing this amp ? 98 percent of coments are positive.
@auntjenifer7774
@auntjenifer7774 6 ай бұрын
😂 Tons of people that watch louis torrez hate this amp. That and the fact is only equipped with 2 freaking 12ax7 pre amp tubes and people talked bad shit on this amp for that. That and the fact when these were introduced the 40 wat combo was like $649 and now they are $900+ tax so $1,000 completely kills the affordable price that made this amp a no brainer. 😂
@hughganis3886
@hughganis3886 2 жыл бұрын
This is the first 5150 amp I got and it is amazing. Best amp I've had
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
it's very good! i think i'd prefer the head and cab
@julestielens6988
@julestielens6988 Жыл бұрын
Bougt it recently; its all you want! So versatile and a distortion to die for. Mind you: i have 3 Friedmans: i know.
@haffajajr1
@haffajajr1 4 ай бұрын
I've been looking at getting a pink taco too. Jel or JJ Junior and just tested this out at a buddy's house last night and I'm really on the fence. I've played the JJ Junior and it's super sweet and I've tested the pink taco version 1 and love it though I wasn't super happy with the sound and I'm attributing that to the crappy cabinet they had it plugged in at GC. I'm going to be going by there today and testing it out through a different cab. But I played this last night at a buddy's house with the quarter volume switch activated and it is everything I wish my 5150 3 50 watt head is not with all the things I love about that head. I don't get to use the 5150 50 watt Head that off because I just haven't wanted to run in the attenuator. I'll never sell it but my usual rig is in English Laney vC30 210 combo with a matching closed back cabinet. I run the 5150 MXR distortion through my g system chain to cut the 50 watt head out of the equation. It sounds pretty brutal but this little combo as a 112 impresses me as much as my 212 that goes with my 50 watt head and the low bedroom volume seems super sweet. Not to mention the fact there's a reverb right next to the residence and presidents and it seems there's no massive click when you change channels like in my original head. How would you say compared to the JJ Junior or pink taco?? Definitely seems more versatile than the pink taco. From what I've seen so far though, the JJ seems to have a lot of opportunity regarding usability.
@bobbyswamp
@bobbyswamp Жыл бұрын
Freaking awesome demo. The tones had me smiling the whole video. This amp kills! I've bought tons of pedals promising me the EVH tone. Nothing from any of them sounds like this amp. Great chops, Sean. Rawk on.
@santosmadrigal3702
@santosmadrigal3702 10 ай бұрын
I want to go to Guitar House !
@JohnnyBeane
@JohnnyBeane 2 жыл бұрын
These are awesome amps! Love EVH Gear!
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
I know you do Mr. Beane! Thanks for checking out the video
@blksteve11
@blksteve11 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t figure out why you looked familiar, I was thinking where have I seen a LP that looks like that… then I remembered 2 weeks ago I watched your review of the Orange OR15! I want that amp thanks to your review! This 5150 also sounds soooo sick! Awesome video 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
hahaha so awesome! thanks man. glad you liked both videos.
@jimmyjames7946
@jimmyjames7946 2 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same amp and I love it!! It's a TONE BEAST!! nice job 👍.. I have played a lot of different amps myself and let's face it EDDIE knew what sounded good 👍
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@blaack2867
@blaack2867 11 ай бұрын
Any hiss on louder setting ?
@auntjenifer7774
@auntjenifer7774 6 ай бұрын
​@@blaack2867😂 yes of course there is hiss don't you hear it on this video ? That's why they built in a noise gate.
@zebulonchadwick8992
@zebulonchadwick8992 Жыл бұрын
I'm a tad late to the party however I picked up the 1x12 combo thanks to your review and info. I love it. I can do any thing with it. I'm off the enjoy the Socal sun . Cheers brotha and have a great weekend 🎸🎸🎸🍻
@MusicTherapyLaz
@MusicTherapyLaz 2 жыл бұрын
The day I first heard the Iconic 80 watt head played into a Marshall half stack by my friend Johnny Beane, and then played it myself, I bought it! At my studio, I play it into my Orange 2x12 with Vintage 30s and it's freakin' amazing! The feature set for the price is INSANE... and what really makes it special is that amazing 6L6 powered clean channel with boost and crunch tones at a foot-switch... and then... you've got that Gain Channel with the Burn Mode... and NO... you don't need to turn it to 11 to get that Brown Sound... but it's still safe to go there and beyond with the very nice sounding and adjustable Noise Gate, Presence and Resonance controls to fine tune just about any Metal Tone you want... what does this thing not do? The effects loop is also no slouch... and though I haven't tested out the direct through... why??? This thing is meant to be played... loud. And even then... you have onboard attenuation from 80 to 40 watt mode... again...NO... not bedroom levels, but low enough... and oh yeah... It even has a Reverb... NO... not a tank Reverb (that would be crazy talk)... but a decent sounding one, none the less. Did I leave anything out Sean? Oh... rear switchable 4-8-16 ohm outs... YES...I agree... best priced & most versatile amp out there! Eddie left us with quite a gift for his last amp...a super versatile, feature packed, KILLAH sounding amp at a budget price! 😎🎸🤘🐦❤️EVH
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
I must try the head and cab!
@MusicTherapyLaz
@MusicTherapyLaz 2 жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson Yes indeed! If they made 2x12 for it to match, I'd buy it... the 4x12 is just more than I need! Lol
@jimmyjames7946
@jimmyjames7946 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 💯 percent with every word!! It is a beast of an amp!! The last statement is soo true . Eddie left us with a gift for his last amp.. that's the reason I had to have it!! 🤘🤘🤘
@rosskrause3926
@rosskrause3926 Жыл бұрын
Before I had to sell my Iconic 80 watt head for health reasons I ran it into a Mesa 2-12" Recto cab with the V30's and it sounded absolutely amazing ! I just ordered one of these this morning..should be delivered tomorrow..can't wait ! Great job on the demo here.
@mangstrum
@mangstrum 8 ай бұрын
The most versatile amp I’ve ever played at any volume
@foto21
@foto21 Жыл бұрын
Im glad so many younger people are looking back at what EVH achieved. Eventually someone should release some good music one day, although you're also going to have to find an epic drummer, vocalist/front man/LYRICIST, and bassist who can sing higher than the lead singer. If you're like other bands, the bass player, drummer, or guitarist can write the lyrics also.
@Ottophil
@Ottophil Жыл бұрын
Or kids will do something new and better
@jimhaubert6747
@jimhaubert6747 Жыл бұрын
I was going to get a Marshall 40 DSL but you sold me on this plus you are saving me $150, nice demo, enjoyed!!!
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim! If you do buy it, and I hate to sound like a shill, please consider using my Sweetwater affiliate link if you can. I get a small commission that helps support the channel and it really does help out. Hope you’ll come back for more soon 👍
@jimhaubert6747
@jimhaubert6747 Жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson will do!!
@catch22rz
@catch22rz Жыл бұрын
You will be glad you bought the 5150..I just traded in my DSL40 on the 5150..The Marshall was a absolute mud machine..No gain at all, even the clean broke up badly..I tolerated that mess for 4 years and looking back, I dont know why I did not kick it to the curb 3 years ago
@mangstrum
@mangstrum 8 ай бұрын
Most versatile amp ever I’ve got a Friedman and this thing kills it in every way
@jayteesgear
@jayteesgear 4 ай бұрын
Dude I LOVE the 90’s Real World homage 😂 That is so cool lol. I was one of the haters of this when it came out. The EVH channel demo was eq’d So poorly but Ive played em and Ch1 Clean and OD are pretty impressive🥳🎸 Years later now Im actually considering one. Im seeing alot of people drop Celestion Creambacks in, and it rounds out those shrill highs. Great job w the Demo man! You have a Cantrell/ Slash style which Im into as well. Cheers
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 4 ай бұрын
Thanks man. Yeah I’ve definitely heard some demos of this that didn’t sound great. But I can attest, this is a REALLY good amp for the money! I could totally see the Creambacks being a good fit.
@frodogaming491
@frodogaming491 Жыл бұрын
Awesome amp incredible gain I've had mine about two days I can't stop playing it very very amazing amp 🔥🔥
@TVoltG
@TVoltG Жыл бұрын
I played one a little while back and loved it. I definitely want one.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
I finally played the head and 412 cab and now I REALLY want this amp.
@TVoltG
@TVoltG Жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson now you have me wanting it more.
@60CycleHumcast
@60CycleHumcast 2 жыл бұрын
LOL, the jet flying over is a familiar sound.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
They were excited too!
@emartinezr
@emartinezr 9 ай бұрын
The combo is awesome. You can use it for any rock situation. Bedroom levels: 1/4 power Band practice: 1/4 power or full power Small gigs: full power, mic Big gigs: Full power, add a cab or direct output to console. I debated getting the head, but... this combo and a 212 cab is more than enough and gets you a TON of options for a modular setup. Not to mention the tone. It's crushing. For anything hard rock to metal, this amp crushes. I find the 5150 iii are too much metal. Modern-voiced. This one is more classic hard rock, punk and metal; and then modern-voiced metal with the Burn switch on channel 2. Does it all.
@silvakevin1
@silvakevin1 Жыл бұрын
It’s nice to know that you don’t have to spend thousands to get a great tone! Pulled the trigger today. Love it
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
Nice! hope it serves you well
@scotteisner5413
@scotteisner5413 2 жыл бұрын
I gig with this amp practically every weekend. Some advice if you’re thinking of gigging with it. 1. This is advice for almost every amp, but dial in the mids when playing live so you can cut through the mix. 2. I use an attenuator and run the amp at 40watts. Normally I wouldn’t put the volume (on the red channel) past 2 or 3 for my stage volume. With the attenuator I can get it to maybe 5 or 6…dial in the gain and push the tubes harder, really getting what the amp was made for without blowing the doors off the place. 3. I use the amp’s emulated out to plug into our board. I think it sounds better than using a 🎙. I’ve played through some terrible emulated outs..this one sounds great imo. 4. Sell your boost and noise gate pedals. They’re built in and do the job. Great amp. Pretty heavy. Loud as hell! Buy it!!!!
@SaintsCheat
@SaintsCheat Жыл бұрын
Does it come with foot pedal to put boost on for leads? If not hang on to ur boost lol
@rosskrause3926
@rosskrause3926 Жыл бұрын
@@SaintsCheat Yes and they work great..I had one with the head I had and it rocked when you pushed that Boost button on the included footswitch.
@lawsonhorne5136
@lawsonhorne5136 3 ай бұрын
How do you hook up the attenuator??
@Grandpalovesmetal
@Grandpalovesmetal 3 ай бұрын
Have this EVH and exchanged the stock speaker with a Vintage30. Man what a huge difference....
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 3 ай бұрын
That would be my first mod. The speaker is fine…just not great
@luisorosco717
@luisorosco717 Жыл бұрын
Buy the extended warranty with it. Great sound, but I've seen my guitarist have to switch it out twice due to technical defects within the amp.
@joqu6971
@joqu6971 2 ай бұрын
I bought it, this review is awesome
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 ай бұрын
@@joqu6971 thanks 🙏
@Paul_Lenard_Ewing
@Paul_Lenard_Ewing 2 жыл бұрын
I am 75 and happy enough with my 50 watt Plexi. It is my 3rd Plexi since '71 :-) But I am very impressed with the EVH. It is incredible value for money. If a guy needs more than this then what he needs is more practice not more amp. I still put in 4 hours a day. I would love to see a head. I prefer a closed back. I also like with a head moving it to the gig etc. A head is very easy to both protect it and keeping it looking like new. Thanx for the vid. love the guitar too.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes I definitely feel that this would be enough amp for most any rock guitarist. I personally prefer head and cab to combo. So I’d like to try that configuration. Thanks for watching 🤘
@MusicTherapyLaz
@MusicTherapyLaz 2 жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson Get one Sean... and Paul... you won't be sorry! 😎🎸🤘🐦
@jimmyjames7946
@jimmyjames7946 2 жыл бұрын
Very well said my brother!! THANK YOU FOR A REALITY CHECK FOR WHOEVER IN APPLY S 2 ✌️ If I had a Plexi I would be as happy as you.. however I absolutely love my EVH amp!! Its the only amp that comes really really close the the Plexi ✌️✌️🤘🤘🔥🔥🎸🎸
@auntjenifer7774
@auntjenifer7774 6 ай бұрын
😂 There is an iconic evh head, 80 watts and the combos are closed back already. I guess since all your problem with the amp are non existing you can buy one now 😂
@richardhenley817
@richardhenley817 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome demo and playing. 👍⭐️
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard! Greatly appreciate the kind words. Don't forget to check out my website and sign up for my email list: www.seanpiercejohnson.com/email-list
@deanwolfechannel
@deanwolfechannel Ай бұрын
nice tone
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Ай бұрын
Thanks
@stevenneufeld3791
@stevenneufeld3791 2 жыл бұрын
really great video!! thanks for making it :)
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
thanks Steven! means a lot. please consider signing up for my email list so we can stay in touch: www.seanpiercejohnson.com/email-list
@JaniceLalla
@JaniceLalla 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@timpagliaro8623
@timpagliaro8623 2 ай бұрын
The only complaint I have with this amp is the reverb. When I first bought it that spring reverb was terrible. Put a better reverb pedal on it and it sounds amazing
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 ай бұрын
I have no clue why they chose spring. Woulda been way better as a plate style
@scooterkooter7782
@scooterkooter7782 Жыл бұрын
Swap the EVH crap speaker for a greenback and tune your guitar and you’re on your way! Good chops!
@tonedover
@tonedover 2 жыл бұрын
why is this spring reverb??? its digital anyways. should have been a plate emulation more akin to ed's sound. i think spring is a terrible choice with a modern voiced amp. seems like an otherwise cool line of features on the iconic and a good bang for the buck ratio. i tried the combo at GC for 10 min. has some fizz that i also heard in this video. not a dealbreaker. if ur on a budget for a 2 channel amp with cleans and modern metal this is a good choice.
@2015IeepWranglerJK
@2015IeepWranglerJK 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks!
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Chris!
@andyhayes7828
@andyhayes7828 2 жыл бұрын
Your getting great tones out of it 👍
@macensmith7907
@macensmith7907 Жыл бұрын
i bought one to use for jamming with my band, and the amount of feedback i’m getting from the amp is insane, even when i turn away from it and move away the feedback is terrible and very annoying. any tips?
@banditfishing1558
@banditfishing1558 Жыл бұрын
My Marshall DSL410 JCM2000 Combo just broke and I’m looking at buying this amp. I need one amp that can do everything. As well as my metal playing and Eddie covers, could I get some bluesy SRV type tones from this amp?
@oliverheads6122
@oliverheads6122 Жыл бұрын
have you been able to find the access point to change the valves? im new to valve amps and dont want to break anything
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
I don’t have the amp and I didn’t look. My guess is there’s a removable baffle on the back of the combo that should give you some access to the valves.
@ronb7481
@ronb7481 2 жыл бұрын
So loud. Woke up the whole house even after turning this down.
@KoolKatDave
@KoolKatDave Жыл бұрын
Great review! Your speaking voice sounds a little like Alex Lifeson. Are you Canadian, eh?
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
Thanks. And no…I’m come from a different CA. One a lot warmer.
@dunnigan66
@dunnigan66 9 ай бұрын
Just bought the 15 watt version will the 4 way evh pedal work on this? Thanks great video!!!
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 8 ай бұрын
I don't know. I've only played this one with the 2 button footswtich
@granit777
@granit777 Жыл бұрын
EVH 5150 Iconic 40 Combo in home recording action - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGfJnqWZnbaeea8 /speaker changed fo Celestion Vintage 30 60 W 16Ohm/
@Rockerrobin
@Rockerrobin 2 жыл бұрын
The built in gate seemed to cut off notes to much would have to play it myself didn't really make me think wow I want this amp.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Some of that may have to do with my editing…I try to cross fade the mics out when the voice comes back in. Sitting next to the amp and twiddling the knob and playing I can say that it didn’t ruin the experience. And I never felt like the gate got in the way.
@cebeee4
@cebeee4 11 ай бұрын
Will this work with other genres? Uaing thr clean channel and some drive pedals. I know this js made for that sound, but I might need the sound sometimes and sometimes some edge of breakup sound. Or should I just look for another amp.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 11 ай бұрын
I didn’t try this amp with any pedals so I can’t speak with much authority. But I do like the crunch tone quite a bit. But it sounds like what you really want is a good pedal platform. You can easily find a good high gain pedal, I could recommend several
@StuartBridson
@StuartBridson 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE that John Sykes signature. 🤤
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Mine is actually not a John Sykes Signature. But that is a sick LP!
@gabrieldunn3585
@gabrieldunn3585 2 жыл бұрын
Would it be well for metal?
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
pair it up with an 808 tube screamer and yes I think so.
@coywestbay7103
@coywestbay7103 2 жыл бұрын
Itll make thrash right out of the box. Ive never bothered to plug a TS to it. Phenomenal for a 1x12 combo. Look up ola englunds review he plays metal
@jessetate9701
@jessetate9701 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely want this tax season in a months away so maybe lol 😂 hopefully my gf wont be mad
@Up_In_The_Loft
@Up_In_The_Loft Жыл бұрын
Late in the day for me, but can you get show us lead and rythmn distortion without mid scoop?
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
I don’t own the amp, it was at the event for all of us to play. So I don’t have it handy to make videos of. I kinda went for the Eddie settings right off the bat and thought it sounded good.
@sG_Chimera
@sG_Chimera 2 жыл бұрын
Trying to decide between this and the Friedman Pink Taco
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
that is a tough choice. the Pink Taco is far more "Marshally" than the 5150. so that might be how you decide
@sG_Chimera
@sG_Chimera 2 жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson I need something versatile. I play anything from John Mayer, to alternative, to anything as heavy as sylosis and periphery. I’m thinking I can use a moderate gain setting on the Pink Taco, roll off the guitar’s volume knob for cleaner sections, and then have my precision drive pedal available for the truly heavy switch ups. I know the Iconic can do the heavy and chimney cleans, but does it excel on the in betweens? I prefer warm, smooth, full, less aggressive voicings.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
@@sG_Chimera i quite like the "edge of breakup" cleans the Iconic does. I'd really like to try the Iconic head because i'm not a huge combo amp guy. the dirty are agressive and the precision will help make it more "modern". but if you run across one, try it out! it might surprise you
@tonedover
@tonedover 2 жыл бұрын
those are incredibly different amps. make sure you are doing real research for what you want - not reading what reddit or whatever says is cool... the pink taco doesnt have a "john mayer" tone in it man....... its marshally, dark and has big gain. you need a 2 channel amp, so i guess the iconic between those two....
@shreddykrueger3776
@shreddykrueger3776 2 жыл бұрын
Does it have a headphones option? I live in a room
@revsharp777
@revsharp777 2 жыл бұрын
We all live in rooms. 😄
@shreddykrueger3776
@shreddykrueger3776 2 жыл бұрын
@@revsharp777 I might not be very soon because I let off a dive bomb that set off 2 car alarms on the street and the landlord is now coming up with a laundry list of complaints.
@sparnz8811
@sparnz8811 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Where can I get one of those les Paul’s please, which Les Paul is it 😉💚👽
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
man! i wish i could tell you where to get one! it's a Guitar Center anniversary exclusive from 2003. they were limited and i'm trying to find more of them. it's my go-to guitar
@aiden4884
@aiden4884 2 жыл бұрын
The model is a Les Paul Studio if that helps!
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
@@aiden4884 yes. Shoulda mentioned that. However, more recent Les Paul studios don’t feel the same as this one.
@sparnz8811
@sparnz8811 2 жыл бұрын
@@aiden4884 cheers bro 😉💚👽
@erwildersr
@erwildersr 5 ай бұрын
Only thing missing is the master volume???
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 5 ай бұрын
I haven’t seen any other 5150’s with master volumes…so it’s not exactly missing
@jesuzleonardo
@jesuzleonardo 2 жыл бұрын
Was the speaker broken in? it sounds a little weird....
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
it came brand new from Sweetwater's warehouse so no.
@real_DrDummkopf
@real_DrDummkopf 6 ай бұрын
Man, that gibson makes the clean sound great... Nobody gets A51 54 clean sound. I just don't get whether reverb is such a barf I own one and I was blowing away at how horrible the. Reverb is....
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 6 ай бұрын
I have ZERO CLUE why they chose a Spring reverb for this amp
@Tatted-ne7tu
@Tatted-ne7tu Жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me if the boost on the foot switch will raise volume? For solos? Or is it just to add dirt. Thanks.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
It’s supposed to boost level but I find it did add a little more hair as well. Nothing crazy but a small amount.
@Tatted-ne7tu
@Tatted-ne7tu Жыл бұрын
So it does actually boost volume? I’m looking for something with an actual boost in volume. My freakin drummer!!!
@Tatted-ne7tu
@Tatted-ne7tu Жыл бұрын
Oh and thank you so much.
@scottanderson4175
@scottanderson4175 Жыл бұрын
Is there a tube option on these iconic amps 😐
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
Like, changing what comes in it? Or an EL34 version?
@scottanderson4175
@scottanderson4175 Жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson RL34 or ???
@melonhusk-kt5ys
@melonhusk-kt5ys 5 ай бұрын
i grabbed one while they were around 600 bucks the only thing i've noticed is if you turn it off on the 2nd channel it does a wierd squishy noise like it's not shutting off correctly i dunno maybe i have a bad tube or whatever when shutting it offjust make sure your on the 1st channel and you'll hear that nice clicking noise it's built like a tank but the speaker cable feels a bit flimsy in 20 years this amp is gonna be a classic nice playing dude I subbed
@tpap6827
@tpap6827 8 ай бұрын
Only ed can get his Plexj tones out of a 5150. I own the original and outside of a modern aggressive metal gig, it has way too much gain. Additionally it is not useable for even hard rock without using the clean with pedals. The high gain settings are like a fire breathing dragon. It is a challenging rig to play unless serious modern high gain is your thing. If you have hot pickups is like trying to ride your bull through Tiffany Jewelers
@msaintpc
@msaintpc Жыл бұрын
I have two of them brand spanking new still in the box, that I'm trying to sell for $650 each, and I can't even give them away.😥
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
Give one to me. I’ll take it
@msaintpc
@msaintpc Жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson 🤣
@lzosimo
@lzosimo Жыл бұрын
Where you located
@msaintpc
@msaintpc Жыл бұрын
@@lzosimo I have one brand spanking new remaining for $600, and am in the Butler, PA area.
@lzosimo
@lzosimo Жыл бұрын
@@msaintpc what color?
@4GuitarTrance
@4GuitarTrance 2 жыл бұрын
WOW! So many "rockstars" on KZbin!
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
i never claimed to be a rockstar
@4GuitarTrance
@4GuitarTrance 2 жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson My apologize! I mistakenly confused you with someone else on another channel... who always says the most arrogant things, then he plays his guitar(s) and almost falls off of the fretboard. THAT, was why the sarcasm. If he wasn't so cocky without anything to back it up then he would not receive such commentary. I'm not the only one who tries to feed him a bit of reality because of his arrogance.The guy is like a Kite flyer who tries to pass himself off as a cocky Fighter Pilot. I went back after reading your reply and checked you out again and realized you were NOT the guy I thought you were. Really careless on my part. Had you been him, he deserved every syllable of my comment. But since I saw you and posted without actually paying much attention, then left, again, my COMPLETE apologies. You may delete my post if you like. Or, if you prefer, let me know and I will delete my post! Again... my sincere apologies.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
@@4GuitarTrance now you have me wondering who i look like who has such a large ego...
@budyddydowman8554
@budyddydowman8554 7 күн бұрын
Gonzalez Michael Anderson Matthew Williams Sarah
@YonkyKADAVER
@YonkyKADAVER 2 ай бұрын
There are two types of musicians: real ones, who make songs and concerts; and those on the internet, who make advertisements and publicity for guitars and equipment.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 ай бұрын
Oh man! I do ALL THOSE THINGS! Am I real?! Am I fake?! What is my life?!? Does anyone else exist?!? Are we in the matrix??? Is there a God?????
@YonkyKADAVER
@YonkyKADAVER 2 ай бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson you are not real, you are an IA creating videos
@YonkyKADAVER
@YonkyKADAVER 2 ай бұрын
I think you are more of the internet guitarrist kind. The real musicians don't waste time making ads. At most they become endorsers of a brand if they manage to be sufficiently recognized as a musicians.
@YonkyKADAVER
@YonkyKADAVER 2 ай бұрын
I've been searching your channel, I wanted to listen to your music, but I only found ads
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 ай бұрын
So, by your definition, a guy like Pete Thorn wouldn’t be a “real” musician? That’s funny
@winstonwolff
@winstonwolff 2 ай бұрын
Why would you try to post videos from home when you're right in the flight path of the airport? And what would possess somebody to get a place right in the flight path of an airport? With your bad decision making skills I don't think I'm taking any advice from you 😂
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 ай бұрын
@@winstonwolff if you watched any of my other videos you’d very clearly see this is NOT my house
@heavyvibrationstudiopl3256
@heavyvibrationstudiopl3256 2 жыл бұрын
Since it showed up on market everybody wants to prove that this amp is good like 5150.No.It is not.And honestly this amp in my opinion has a very average sound of gain.Like there is many other amps sounding much better.Not only a bit better but much better.Would i buy it for the money it cost?Hell no way.
@DebraRussell-r4y
@DebraRussell-r4y 11 ай бұрын
Having a beginner player don't do the amp any justice
@evankolpack
@evankolpack 11 ай бұрын
With that username and that dickish and innacurate of a comment, pretty sure this is an ai troll bot.
@mcasuse
@mcasuse 2 жыл бұрын
How do you make an awesome amp sound so BAD!>!>!! WTF?!!
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
sounds fine to me...but i didn't choose nor place the microphones.
@youngboyharless9769
@youngboyharless9769 2 жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson sounded good to me bud. More gain than i typically use but the tones sounded great. I think the man himself Evh would be proud. Would love to hear this amp thru a few quality pedals. Compressor,Delay,reverb
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
@@youngboyharless9769 I would too! Hoping to borrow the head to try out
@Tiler-ju9zl
@Tiler-ju9zl Жыл бұрын
It's not a 5150 it's a Chinese copy
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
If Ed designed it with the guy who designed the OG 5150…it is a 5150. Doesn’t matter how you feel; it’s a 5150.
@TheCurtainLift
@TheCurtainLift 2 жыл бұрын
this amp honestly sounds pretty bad
@thorpenator9148
@thorpenator9148 2 жыл бұрын
Played one at GC...it's a beast. Built in boost too.
@TheCurtainLift
@TheCurtainLift 2 жыл бұрын
@@thorpenator9148 have to disagree
@thorpenator9148
@thorpenator9148 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCurtainLift Just played one at GC. It was amazing. KZbin demos don't do it justice.
@TheCurtainLift
@TheCurtainLift 2 жыл бұрын
@@thorpenator9148 yeah I owned one, hated it
@fastmover1841
@fastmover1841 Жыл бұрын
Then you need your ears checked 😂
@DTension
@DTension 2 жыл бұрын
Ed used a wide dynamic range and was an incredible rhythm player. Clean tones are part of the story.
@2216sammy
@2216sammy 2 жыл бұрын
UNREAL RHYTHM PLAYER .
@dlong7146
@dlong7146 Жыл бұрын
I knew the gain channels would be great but if I buy it, it will be due to the great cleans and gain sound on the clean channel. It's very Vox like which I've always liked but never enough to buy a Vox amp. But I will buy this amp because it gives me everything I want. I'm just surprised why everyone hated on it so much before it even came out. I don't see anything wrong with it to justify all the hate I've heard for it.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
I’d love to try the head and cab as that’s more the set up I like. But yeah the cleans are EXCELLENT and it was a lot of fun to play. No complaints
@Mr316niles
@Mr316niles Жыл бұрын
I bought this amp and its awesome , however im trying to get more mid range, heavy tones. Im going to get a eq pedal and see if that can adjust the sound a bit to get the tone im looking for.
@jasonfreeeman75
@jasonfreeeman75 2 жыл бұрын
I am back to tubes, line6 has lost me for life, thank u for this review
@budyddydowman8554
@budyddydowman8554 12 күн бұрын
White Jennifer Hall Richard Moore Anthony
@Grastoke
@Grastoke 5 ай бұрын
What is the riff played around 10:44 ish? Personal riff or what song is it? Thanks. Great demo of a great amp.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 5 ай бұрын
That’s something I wrote. Haven’t yet released it. But I’m glad you dug it
@Ljtheog12
@Ljtheog12 Жыл бұрын
I must have one. This will be my next amp purchase!
@joshcordell4082
@joshcordell4082 Жыл бұрын
Thats a sick amp for the price. Ive been searching for a practice amp so Im leaning towards the 1x12.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
SO SICK! The value is crazy.
@tjnugent62
@tjnugent62 11 ай бұрын
James Brown is a smokin guitar player.
@JacquelynBell-q2b
@JacquelynBell-q2b 12 күн бұрын
Hall Ronald Anderson Elizabeth Harris David
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 12 күн бұрын
Um, is this code???
@theboofin
@theboofin Жыл бұрын
Spring reverb is exactly not what you want with this amp.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
absolutely. it sounds fine with the cleans but with the dirt? no thanks.
@60CycleHumcast
@60CycleHumcast 2 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSSSSSS
@dav_e98
@dav_e98 10 ай бұрын
Thats an amazing combo. The question is, can u connect this one to cabinet (ofc u can) but there is wroten 40min on 4ohm whats that mean? U can use a cabinet for only 40min or ? I didn't get it
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 10 ай бұрын
It’s need a minimum 4ohm speaker load to operate effectively. There’s no time limit on usage.
@jasonfreeeman75
@jasonfreeeman75 2 жыл бұрын
I'm stealing all your riffs
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
copyrighted and rights protected sooooo... ;)
@masterdingus7074
@masterdingus7074 2 ай бұрын
Got one used for $630. No regrets
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 ай бұрын
@@masterdingus7074 great deal
@masterdingus7074
@masterdingus7074 2 ай бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson I haggled the cral out of guitar center and got 20% off if I got 2 year coverage. So free coverage
@MichaelBLive
@MichaelBLive 2 жыл бұрын
awesome man. love this amp.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! thanks for watching. hope you'll come back for more
@VanillaGorilla_808
@VanillaGorilla_808 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sold, good vid. 🤙
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
hey thanks! should you buy one I would really appreciate it if you used my Sweetwater link. doesn't cost you any extra but gives me a small share to help support the channel. Use this: imp.i114863.net/WDz3QO
@MrKjohnson123
@MrKjohnson123 Жыл бұрын
I didn't know this amp had a clean channel lolololololol
@Tiler-ju9zl
@Tiler-ju9zl Жыл бұрын
Sound like it's made in china
@newo3585
@newo3585 Жыл бұрын
what mics are being used?
@75Pollux
@75Pollux Жыл бұрын
can you turn the green channel to overdrive with the footswitch ?
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
I believe so. I didn’t have the foot switch for the video though
@pabcrane
@pabcrane 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting review. I'd really like to hear the clean channel in-depth.
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Hoping I can borrow one again and do something a little more detailed and less off-the-cuff
@TheGoutMan1000
@TheGoutMan1000 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the big version of this amp, do you think it’s big enough loud enough to play a small show
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson Жыл бұрын
The 60 watt 2x11? Yeah, totally. These are loud amps as it is so with a mic in front it should be more than enough. And un-mic’d I’m sure it’ll be fine.
@TheGoutMan1000
@TheGoutMan1000 Жыл бұрын
@@SeanPierceJohnson okay good to know, I’m loving it so far… trying to dial in just the right tone for heavy rock
@romacarrasco5835
@romacarrasco5835 4 ай бұрын
Y’all have to be from California!
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 4 ай бұрын
Yes…I am
@leonardanzelde9259
@leonardanzelde9259 2 жыл бұрын
What pickups are in the Les Paul?
@SeanPierceJohnson
@SeanPierceJohnson 2 жыл бұрын
seymour duncan JB & Jazz
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