EVH 5150 ICONIC Demo- EVH AND 80’S TONES

[@theguitarrabbi7173]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I have been an EVH fan since I was 15. And when this came out everyone was doing the djent and chugging stuff and I said to myself “ok I don’t play that stuff this is not an amp I want”. Thank you for showing it is great for the stuff I like to do which is 80s stuff. So I may reconsider it

[@shredaintdead9323]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! Half the reason I started this channel was cuz I'm so sick of the boring and terrible "modern" everything now on KZbin. I'm sick of no cleans or leads and constant crappy djent and chug riffs.

[@theguitarrabbi7173]

@@shredaintdead9323 I’m the same way. I put the guitar down for 16 years and picked it back up after Eddie passed away. So I am kinda doing the same thing, I buy guitars and pedals and amps for the reason of trying to find what my sound is that I haven’t discovered yet while relearning the guitar and it is a fun journey to kinda try many things

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@theguitarrabbi7173 that's awesome. You'll get there!

[@ivanbailon7161]

@@shredaintdead9323 absolutely agree with you. New subscriber here!

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@ivanbailon7161 right on! Thanks for subscribing!!!

[@darylhicks7008]

I bought both the EL34 and the 6L6 last Saturday. I set them both up next to my JCM 800 and I have to say, the EL34 gets pretty close to the JCM 800 tone on the green channel with overdrive on and drive set about 2. With a TS9 Tube Screamer in front of it with level dimed, tone at 12 o'clock and drive at 0. Eq Settings were Low at 8, mid 4, trebbile 8, resonance 2, Prescence 6. Kick in that TS9 and closed my eyes, and A-B back and fourth to my 2203 JCM 800 and sounds incredibly close On red channel, same eq settings and red channel drive at 2 with a Boss SD1 overdrive in front, drive at 0, tone at 12 o'clock and level dimed it has a killer tone for the heavvier stuff. I don't like the burn button, it is just way to much. I also running a CE5 Stero chorus, HOF Reverb, FlahBack2 delay and a EH 720 Looper in the effects loop and do not use the amp reverb. In front I am running Les Paul Custom Shop into a TU2 tunner, into Boss 200EQ to better shape the tone, into Morley Mark Tremonti Wah, then to TS9, SD1 and OC5 Octave. Last in Chain is NS2 Noise gate. The EQ pedal allows you to refine the tone really well. After 5 days of having both, I settled on the EL34 and returned the 6L6. The El34 is just a little more reminiscent of the classic Marshall tone. A bit warmer, and not as harsh as the 6L6. If I was a hardcore metal player, then the 6L6 would have been my choice. For me, the EL34 is a winner. And I forgot to mention the clean channel. Same EQ settings, but I do have a dedicated eq channel on the boss EQ 200 just for clean that gives probably the best clean tone I have ever heard from any amp. I have a fender twin reverb, and a 1977 Roland Jazz Chorus 120 I usually A-B with my JCM 800 for cleans, and the tone I got out of the EL34 with the eq pedal, is surprisingly better. No need for me to lug multiple amps to the gig now. Being a diehard vintage amp snob, I was very reluctant to give this a try. But wow!! I am glad I did. The vintage stuff can stay at home now where it is safe, and this will now be my gigging amp. Less to haul around to achieve great tones all in one head versuses A-B ing 2 amps, two mics in front and two channels to dial in on front of house board. This is a win for me. Never thought I would say this, and immediatley hated it until I gave it a try. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. PS: I spent about 6 hours total, tone shapping with EQ 200 to each specific channel to achieve the tones I finally dig. TS9 on Green Channel with Overdrvive engaged, and SD1 for Red Channel no burn button. The burn will never be used. And one final tweak, I removed the front grill and took off the 5150 and EVH logo and put behind the grill. Looks a lot better estetically. Now it's a custom lol

[@rocktorrocks]

Thank you for this! I mostly play 80’s hard rock and wrote this amp off because all the demos I’ve seen so far is just people chugging and playing heavy down tuned modern metal stuff on it. It’s gotten a bit tiring honestly. Your demo was refreshing to hear. I’m gonna try to check it out in person now, really liked the sounds you got. Good to see it nails the 80’s hard rock sounds. Subbing for the awesome playing and funny commentary. Cheers!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. You'll love the amp! The chuggers can't play and don't know tone so they just hate. It's a killer amp for a great price!

[@rocktorrocks]

@@shredaintdead9323 Can’t wait to try it! Been a long time since I’ve wanted a new amp. Def wanna get it while the price is this good.

[@Lam.C.U]

Agree! This is what I wanna hear of this amp! Great job man.

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@Lam.C.U thanks dude!

[@markrogers7304]

No joke. I've grown sick of down tuned chugging. Soon as I see a vid doing that it's immediate close.

[@DJ33]

My man!! Ripping it up 80's style like a boss. You nailed it, great for 80' great for 2022 just a great head for the money

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks buddy! Really is great for the money

[@JohnnyBeane]

Played the 5150 Iconic today! It sounds awesome! Will post more with it soon!

[@shredaintdead9323]

It's killer!!!

[@johnnyromero3336]

Nailed it! this is what I expected this amp to do. One of the best demos yet. Killer Riffs excellent playing , good job my man!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks a lot dude!!!

[@636NinjaVanish]

Excellent tones and playing brother! I have been watching all of Ola, Euge And Kyle’s 5150 videos and this is the closest to how I intend to use the amp and it sounds killer! Eddie, our lord and savior blessed us one last time before he moved on. Keep up the great work bro!

[@WantedPeak]

Excellent demo! You make it sound so sick. Nice to see a sick 80’s metal/shred demo of the amp. I really love the green channel for a heavy high gain tone more than the red channel. It breathes a little better while still having a lot of clarity, even with the gain cranked.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks a lot dude!!! Yeah the green is by far my favorite!

[@TaylorDanley]

I think this amp sounds great in every demo I've heard, and here it sounds great as well. GUITARRRRRRR! Good job buddy 💪

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks a lot dude!!!

[@DoktorDamage]

I just picked one up a few days ago after trying it out at the music store. I immediately loved the sound from it !!! I can't wait to jam at band practice with this on Thurs along with my 4x12 Marshall 1960A cab. Dude - great video and killer chops on those guitars !!! Nice gear you have !!!

[@shredaintdead9323]

@DoktorDamage thanks! It's a killer amp especially for the price!

[@pskemster]

Finally, Somebody is putting it through its paces!

[@axemasterjam]

I have one and absolutely love it. You are right nothing on the market today comes close to this at this price range and it seems to be very durable and well made. Great video!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!

[@michaelgallegos8811]

Great video bro i just saw this ! I have had this amp for 2 years no problems .🎶🎵🎸⚡️

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! It's a killer amp for a great price!

[@markstewart8171]

The only problem with this amp is NOT using it.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Good problem to have!!!

[@markstewart8171]

@@shredaintdead9323 1st world problems, what can I say.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I think this demo makes it sound nice! Good EVH tones! Great 80s tones!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate it!

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

@@shredaintdead9323 Anytime! 🏆🎶🎵🎉

[@shredaintdead9323]

Hey guys! Forgot to mention my signal chain was the head straight into my engl 2x12 with v30 and mic'd with sm57. Not boosts or anything. Just some reverb and delay in fx loop.

[@asianaxeman]

awesome bro, thanks for the effort on this! fed up of peeps just using IRs, good to know how it sounds for real and in a real room!

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@asianaxeman thank you!!

[@636NinjaVanish]

Excellent tones and playing brother! I have been watching all of Ola, Euge And Kyle’s 5150 videos and this is the closest to how I intend to use the amp and it sounds killer! Eddie, our lord and savior blessed us one last time before he moved on. Keep up the great work bro! Ordered a black one right after watching this lol

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@636NinjaVanish thanks dude! Really appreciate that! If you ever need any gear, I work at sweetwater now. Hit me up at [e-mail]. thanks!

[@636NinjaVanish]

@@shredaintdead9323 I’m pretty cool with my rep Dave Merkosky at sweetwater but thanks man!

[@MichaelBLive]

excellent. sounds great no matter what price. so many great features.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Totally agree 👍

[@AngryTonesRiffClips]

Best video and Best playing I’ve heard you do to date! Killer demo brother! 🤘

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks so much dude!!!

[@antilaw9911]

Im 58.owned em all. Sounds like this amp will blow the shit out of any other amp for 80"s tones. Impressive!

[@shredaintdead9323]

It's definitely a crazy impressive amp! Especially for 80s

[@paulanderson771]

This is a great amp for anyone that's not already a 5150 owner. The 80 watts down to 20watts switch is super cool and I think the amp covers a lot of good tones.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Completely agree dude!

[@HuddleAdventures]

Nice job! I picked up the 5150 Iconic 112 a couple weeks ago. It’s a super versatile guitar amp from crystal cleans to monstrous crunch.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! It really is super versatile. Fantastic amp for a great price!

[@fender4brad]

Sounds great! Nice job!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!!

[@MrJimlen]

THANK YOU!!!! as an 80s player i loooooongg for something like this- every demo is chug chug death metal- ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! you made me want one- and now theyre $999 lol

[@shredaintdead9323]

You're welcome! And yeah I heard, honestly though even at that price these are killer. In my opinion this is a $1500 amp easily. So 1k still is nothing for what you get.

[@MrJimlen]

@@shredaintdead9323 im buying one- definitly because of this video

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@MrJimlen thanks! You'll love it

[@foggyblues13]

Thank you so much for doing this video!!! As you've said .... as much as I might like to chugga chugga every once in a while; that's not what my playing is nor is the reason for the amp. IT was nice to hear some better tones. ..... great playing btw

[@shredaintdead9323]

You're welcome! Thanks for the compliments too!!! KZbin needs real playing and less boring chugs

[@JeffJE44]

Killer demo! And one of the best EVH Iconic demos on KZbin. So I went to GC on Thursday evening with no intention to buy an amp. The white 5150 Iconic head and cab caught my eye. Plugged into it for about 15 mins, and was super impressed. When I got home, started watching the KZbin reviews and found your video amongst others. Friday, I ordered the head from AMS and it was delivered this afternoon, running it through my 25 yr old JCM 800 cabinet. No regrets with this one. Great channel and looking forward to more videos! 🤘👍🎸

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate it! Fantastic amp especially for the money. I have a killer new demo coming of my signature 1987 and 1988 pickups from voodoo custom pickups coming soon. I'm sure you'll dig em!

[@JeffJE44]

@@shredaintdead9323 Excellent - looking forward to it!

[@matthewreinhardt6297]

Lol funny how everyone goes to GC to try but ends up buying elsewhere.

[@oBIGTo]

Love mine, I used to have a Peavey 5150 2x12, and sold it about 10 years ago. This reminds me of a cross between EVH’s early stuff, but can pull in the Sammy era tones all in one, I’m really digging it! Great video, and screw all of the chuggers, EVH wasn’t a chuggers anyway!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks and yep! Haha

[@corndog1868]

I Just love the warmth of tubes! Outstanding tones.....

[@shredaintdead9323]

Same! Thanks a lot dude!!!

[@ScottBynoe]

Great playing Gregg, this was a tasty demo. Did it justice.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks so much dude!

[@jamesg8008]

Thank you! I don’t need to say anything else, you said it all.

[@shredaintdead9323]

You're welcome!

[@SashaCrutaire]

Great sounding demo! I think it's funny when people talk about only 2 tubes and comparing to amps that have 5 tubes. Of course, of those 5 tubes, usually one is going to be a phase inverter, you'll have a couple of cathode followers for fx send and return, which leaves what... 2 tubes for gain staging (which is 4 stages of gain). It's almost like they don't even know what amps actually do. :)

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!

[@rosskrause3926]

They don't know jack shit...they have to have something to cry about...on some forum I was a member of these guys were bragging and getting likes for these $4000+ amps that had 2 knobs and 2 tubes...people saying "oh that sounds so sweet..I love that" so WTF to all the crybabies..I got my Iconic 80 watt head 4 days ago and it can do anythings that needed from crystal cleans to brutal thrash and beyond.

[@jessemuscato]

Also I love that it has two preamp tubes last overall cost of maintenance in the long run. Especially to somebody new getting into the tube amps who may not quite know the expense of having to buy tubes. Also arguably hopefully it has way less preamp noise. Unlike those evh heads that have an ungodly amount of pre amp noise. So with a good gate out front and one in the loop it should be dead silent

[@shredaintdead9323]

Great point! Totally agree

[@muleblues71]

The power amp tubes are the ones you would be replacing more than the preamp tubes. $50 vs $15

[@jaw77017]

Best review of this amp KZbin to date

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!!!

[@jaw77017]

@@shredaintdead9323 this amp impressed my buddy so much that he ended up selling his Sunn model t and bought the iconic. It out gained the model t lol

[@comptonmccairo8591]

Awesome amp I got mines on Christmas Eve and I love it !!! I have prs and invective

[@shredaintdead9323]

It really is! Enjoy it!!!

[@TMac-Attack]

Excellent demo/test drive!! Thanks !!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks dude!!

[@parkkingery9216]

I really like this amp, I was lucky to get it as soon as sweetwater got them in. I get great tones for anything I want to play and takes pedals well.

[@shredaintdead9323]

It's a fantastic amp!

[@AndyK.23]

Sounds killer, and you are so right - '80's and '90's EVH type tones all day! Even with that tone-sucking power attenuator (I had one, kills the highs), it sounds awesome!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! Yeah it's a killer amp!

[@AuntAlnico4]

😂 yeah the Power drop switch kills the high end but it's kinda cool Smokey vintage vibe going on with the power dropped.

[@jimmyjames7946]

THANK YOU!! This video was probably the best one I've seen on iconic EVH that I recently purchased!! You NAILED THE SETTINGS ON GREEN CHANNEL!! I have been dialing back and forth a thousand times between green and red to get the tone I had in my Head!!! The green channel is where it's at for that unbelievable awesome,BEST POSSIBLE tone every in history "in my opinion" I watched and set dials on green channel to what you showed and that's it for me🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥 KEEP IT UP MY GUITAR 🎸🎸 PLAYING BROTHA 🤘✌️✌️🤸🤸🤸

[@shredaintdead9323]

You're welcome! Glad I could help with those settings. Killer tone and a killer amp!

[@vintagetrk]

I really love your revue of this amp and love how ya blast all the haters. I have this amp and it's the most versatile amp I own.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! The haters deserve it. Great amp, great tones, great features and a great price. Literally nothing to hate

[@vintagetrk]

@@shredaintdead9323 I totally agree. For the price you could'nt get a better amp and I have to say EVH gear is built tough and to Eddies specs I have several EVH heads and they are all impressive in form and function. BTW F the Chug boys the Iconic will do whatever you ask of it.Even Chug!!!!!!

[@rderfa]

Awesome video, man!!! Cheers.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!!!

[@darryllesko2505]

Man , that’s some smokin tone ..!!! Well done brother…. 😎👍

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!!!

[@donmcdonald4874]

I’m going to be the first to hear it! Swweeeeet! You’re right! It is very a very dialed in amp! Great video!!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!!!

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Cool demo! I’m looking HARD at getting this amp when it becomes more available. I bought the original Peavey 5150 (yep, the block letter) when it first came out. Then I bought the Peavey 5150 II when that came out. Now I own an EVH 5150 III 50 watt head, 2nd model with the dual knobs for the green and blue channel. (My fave amp so far) Can you tell by my amps choices since 1992 that I am an Eddie fan? 😂 For those complaining about the preamp being a hybrid solid state and tube design, I say this. QUITCHERBITCHIN! Because the first thing these nu-metallers (or whatever they’re called) do with their all tube preamp amp is slap a solid state overdrive pedal in front of it to get the tone they want. 😂🤣 I guess an Iconic is now in my very near future!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks dude! And haha yep! Good point. You'll love the amp!

[@gregorytranchita2676]

Hell yes!!

[@pdalucifer]

That’s exactly what I’m searching for! You’re the first who spot my needs. Thank you so much! I will subscribe to your channel! ☺️🤘🎸

[@shredaintdead9323]

Awesome glad to hear it! And thanks for subscribing!!!

[@mannyfragoza9652]

My hat off to you young man ; so far you are one of the few who really understand this amp.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

i think everyone needs to find the amps own sweet spot. Different pups, different speakers, are going make a big difference in the tone you are seeking.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Totally agree 👍

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!!!

[@antilaw9911]

Watching again. I heard "morning after"... Awesome!

[@mrnobodyinvr9762]

I think its a great amp, and its kind of amazing to be able to basically buy a Block Letter 5150 NIB for a grand. I'm currently running a Boogie Duel Recto, and love my tone, but, there's definitely something about that block letter tightness I'd like to have. Cheers, great clip.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks and totally agree! Killer amp for a great price

[@borhksalduero9259]

Mate, I have had the best time with your intro 🤣🤣🤣. I agree with you, this amp is wicked. I have it and it’s a beast.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Haha thanks dude!

[@kojam1]

OMG! The definition and clarity of notes is SICK! Great for those who like to, u know, use more than just the Low-E and A strings.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Right? Insanely good amp!

[@stevehall4708]

Your playing rocks! You made the amp sing…great job

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@neilhollingworth7056]

80's the best decade

[@shredaintdead9323]

100%

[@guitarwithmattpugliese]

For that 'in your face' tone from the 80s this really nails it. You mentioned in an earlier video the EVH bridge pickup is amazing and it really is. Nice demo! 👍

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! Totally agree!

[@emartinezr]

Man that Red Channel on Burn sounds amazing with the Frankenstrat 👌

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!

[@TobyKBTY]

I do both styles! I got a combo and I love it. What's really fun is that I can get the caveman chugs on my Universe but still bring it back to the green OD channel for sweet leads and 80s style riffs on the 6 string guitars (hell the UV can do it too though). I love this thing.

[@FunKaYxxD1sCO]

Damn it man! I wish I can get this right now but can't play guitar since my biceps injured :/ great demo dude!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! Hopefully you'll heal up soon and can get one!

[@michaelwilson2497]

Great video and playing by the way bro

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks dude! Appreciate it!!

[@jimmyjames7946]

Perfect amp for anything in my opinion.. the best overall amp I have owned.. iv been through a lot! Great demo 🤘🤘

[@shredaintdead9323]

Totally agree! Super versatile amp. And thanks!

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I was watching this video again but I like the way that you hit a pinch harmonic, wait and then you do the bend/vibrato.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks dude!

[@jessemuscato]

And thanks for the tasty riffs and licks

[@shredaintdead9323]

You're welcome!

[@thexnewyorker7284]

I just got my combo last night . Haven’t had time to mess with it fully . Sounds really good . Ill compare it to my 50w el and see the difference . I like the combo as it’s easier to move around . And unfortunately I still sound like me . Lol

[@jorbv8]

Love the tones... Im gonna have to buy one

[@countzero5150]

I definitely heard Alexi Laiho's solo from Bed of Razors in there, a thumbs up for you sir.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! You're the only person to ever catch on to that lol

[@mikew3665]

Great video and impressions of the chugga guys, 1 guy put out 4 videos whining and never actually had the amp in his possession just played it in a store. For some reason youtube pushed mostly metal videos to the top. Thanks for showing what the amp was actually made to do.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! Yeah unfortunately that entire thing was really silly, part of the reason I decided to do this video to prove it is awesome.

[@UnchainedEruption]

God this is the most heavenly sounding amp. Eddie was a genius and an innovator when it came not just to playing but also to the tech side of things.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Completely agree 👍

[@m.giffin5133]

I have a Crap load of Amps from Marshall to Laney and then some but I'm looking for a Power amp in a Pedal but I don't want to spend a bunch $$$$ and it must have as nice a Clean as possible. Reason being I can find any worthy Demos on line that show the Clean side of said Pedals they seem to only show videos where they run Drive and Distortion through IR's instead of going directly into a Cab. I know of Seymour Duncan and Quilter but is there any that you have heard that fit the bill? And yes they must take Pedals well. Thanks!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Duncan powerstage is your best bet

[@JeremyWhiteShow]

Sweet demo bro! Awesome playing ⚡️

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks dude! Appreciate it!!

[@5150show]

Absolutely brilliant thank you

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks so much!!

[@5150show]

@@shredaintdead9323 #evh4eva

[@jessemuscato]

Rockin chippy his demo was really good too so now I can add yours to the list. There's one other one some guy doing the brown sound really good playing sounds good too but his was a little generic sounding. I hate that the head shells made of MDF though

[@shredaintdead9323]

His demo was killer too! It's a great amp if you can play and dial it in.

[@jessemuscato]

@@shredaintdead9323 well I probably have the second half of that equation down LOL

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@jessemuscato haha most people don't have either these days! At least you're half way there lol

[@psavick]

I got one before Christmas, dead quiet with a Rocktron Hush in the loop.

[@jessemuscato]

I think this would be great for some punchy grindy '80s punk tones

[@duck_5150]

I dig the iconic...makes me thankful i still have my peavey 5150 combo though

[@shredaintdead9323]

It's a fantastic amp!

[@sontinos528]

I love how you're imitating Louis Torres 🤣🤣🤣 great video of a great amp!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Haha thanks!

[@JamesDeanLP]

The red channel honestly gave me slash vibes

[@UnchainedEruption]

What's the riff at 7:20? That sounds really cool. I like the quick slide in there. Gives it a cool sound.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! Just a riff I wrote for the video.

[@releshred1272]

I love my evh iconic! I put a boss OD-1 in front of this amp and it shreds!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Totally!!!

[@mikeymojo8299]

great demo! I recently bought this amp and love it. thanks for the tip on the green channel with OD on 7 for that classic EVH tone quick question, do you keep the amp at full wattage (80) or dialed back at 20% with the accentuator/variac feature. Thanks brother Mike in NJ

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! I keep it at 20% way too loud at full power for me

[@mikeymojo8299]

@@shredaintdead9323 perfect that’s where I have it set 👊🏼👊🏼

[@Mini_crawler_moron]

DAMN!! It sounds incredible, but then again I’ve seen you play in person, and everything you play sounds incredible. You could take an 80’s Gorilla 15 watt SS amp and make it sound good. This demo seals the deal I’m going to have to get one. Thanks as always for being to voice of reason on new gear!!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks dude! Glad you dig it! Might have to grab a guerilla amp soon... 🤔 🤣

[@craiglatour-pn4jy]

Green channel boosted is where it's at! All 80s tones!

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@craiglatour-pn4jy totally agree!

[@johnasbury3744]

Wish you would have shown the settings I have one I just got but not very good at dialing it in I want that 80s metal tone

[@shredaintdead9323]

@johnasbury3744 you can see the settings in the video intro. Just pause it to see them

[@edwarddavis406]

so the demo shows there are 6 different distinct tones the head can make, but it seems we can't footswitch all these? only boost and green/red channel?

[@chrismartin6418]

I was totally gonna buy one until you told us there was no fizz knob. What the hell man? Lol. I’ll joking aside that’s the best demo I’ve seen yet!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Haha thanks!

[@JRs-guitars]

So I just picked up a PRS Archon Mk2 50 watt. Awesome amp...BUT I think I might be better off with the Iconic. I felt I had to really push the Archon and max the gain out to get to that modern metal sound I was looking for.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Sweet amp but this amp is way more versatile and has more gain then anyone could ever need or want.

[@JRs-guitars]

​@Shred Ain't Dead well the Archon just literally went up in smoke...sent it back. My new 5150 Iconic head will be here in a couple days!

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@JRs-guitars damn sorry to hear that, but enjoy the awesome new iconic amp!

[@Ontheroadbrogymgo]

I like the sound. Do you feel inspired when playing it? When I first played the original Peavey 5150, I felt it in my gut! It made my playing sound better then it was. I got this feeling with a Road King, and a Carvin V3 (correct me if I’m wrong on the Carvin model). There where other more expensive amps I’ve played, but wasn’t inspired by the sound. This is all relative, but I think you know what I’m talking about. Compare it to the Peavey, and the more expensive EVH 5150. Please let me know. This is interesting.

[@shredaintdead9323]

I felt very inspired! The amp actually inspired be to write several of the riffs I put in this demo. It's a great amp with great feel!

[@Skywalker5150]

Just a quick question Greg, I was looking at voodoo eruption pickup and it seams like the company is not around anymore and also how did you get the pickup to fit because on the Wolfgang you need the pickup to have rounded corners and triangular legs to fit in ????

[@TONEWARSgearshow]

Nice riffs Gregg! This amp is definitely better than what the naysayers are saying.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks buddy! Totally agree. I think this demo and yours will really help cure the stupid negative trolls

[@marktullo35]

It seems like the Iconic hits all the bells and whistles you would want if you were going for that kind of 80's heavy kind of tone, and for the money, how could you go wrong? I'm going for the combo as my next amp, just for the idea of having a 'grab and go kind' of set up. My days of hauling full or even half stacks are long over. Great demo as always my friend!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! And I totally agree. The combo would be the ultimate grab and go setup!

[@AuntAlnico4]

They supposedly saved money on the speakers and the lack of tubes compared to the other 5150 amps. All in all they are killer amps for a great price !!!!

[@autk]

Lol ...Loving the impression of the naysayers. Straight up truth review. Thank you.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Haha thanks!

[@denverrandy7143]

Lmao "the book of face" that's great...hey,I'm poor so I love the amp.sounds great!!!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Haha thanks!

[@Magik1369]

Sounds great. The cork sniffers don't know what they are talking about. This amp sounds amazing.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Totally agree! That hate is so stupid. It really is a great amp

[@davidmerlin3344]

Hi How well did the noise gate work? I heard you say that was one of the cons. I am not into the Super High gain, which tends to produce way too much hiss.

[@shredaintdead9323]

It works decently well. It's just not as good as most gate pedals. Doesn't completely cut all the noise but does cut most of it.

[@Kyush4]

damn, what a sound!!

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks! This amp rules. The haters are idiots

[@Skywalker5150]

Nice Demo , Nice Chops , just curious i have the EVH Lbx S like you , how does the sound compare ? I would assume you have more bass response because of the 6l6 vs el-84 power tubes...Also i notice the clean channel is on the break up side , is the lbx s clean channel the same or cleaner ? Im on the fence to buy the Iconic...Thx

[@shredaintdead9323]

Personally l like the lbx just a bit more. Cleaner clean channel and super aggressive and amazing clarity on the red, but the iconic is way more feature and tone packed and full sounding.

[@froggy1333]

Can’t wait to get one

[@shredaintdead9323]

I'm a Sweetwater Sales Engineer so I can gladly help you get one! [e-mail]

[@froggy1333]

What’s that thing on the top of the amp To the right

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@froggy1333 bugera attenuator

[@froggy1333]

What’s a attenuator exactly

[@shredaintdead9323]

@@froggy1333 brings volume down of tube amps without changing tone

[@vinceyang75]

sounds good.

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks!

[@MarkAnthony5150]

Hell yes it is!!! Gr8 demo M8.. That kicked ass. You're the best 👌 bro. What speaker cab?? 🔊

[@shredaintdead9323]

Thanks dude! Engl 2x12 with v30s

[@thedudeofshaving1749]

Gotta love that high fizz feature 🍻🥤

[@littlechrisvanhalen8783]

Last QUESTION, Does the jhs little black amp do the same for bedroom level? THANKS so MUCH!!♥️💪😎💪😎

[@shredaintdead9323]

Not sure since I haven't actually used it. I love the bugera though. Super affordable and works great. Can't go wrong!

[@upsmarc]

Sounds awesome

[@shredaintdead9323]

It is!

[@donadams1505]

This is actually funny I have played the Legacy VL100 for years and i hated the two and didn't feel I needed the extra gain stage of the Legacy 3 and this Iconic is basically the same thing and i bought it after the tone and sounds i could get from it .. I see videos of people saying they would rather have this or its good for the price point but these people don't own one and probably won't own either of the amps they talk about but i bought mine because it can thump, it can play 80's it can play Nu-metal and at the end of the day this is just such a great amp i had to have the Iconic instead of the 6505+ that i was waiting for .. Cool video but at the end of the day you can get great tone and volume out of this amp and it has some even still amazing power at 1/4 power so the moral of my story is I never wanted a EVH and was going to go with the Peavey version from the 6505+ but i am very glad I didn't because this beast is stage ready at 1/4 power ....Enjoy yours if you can everyone , I am thinking of buying another one... LMMFAO

[@shredaintdead9323]

It's a fantastic amp for a great price. Very versatile and tone and feature packed!

[@Nezford]

Which is the better, Iconic or EVH lbxs?

[@shredaintdead9323]

I think they're tied. The lbx has a better clean channel and a more aggressive and clear red channel, the iconic has way more features, tones and a much fuller sound. It would be a lot better in a band situation.