HATERS GONNA HATE! EVH 5150 ICONIC AMP DEMO!

[@jamesbrown7468]

Having the gate only on ch2 was a tradeoff that meant it doesn’t screw up the clean channel if using ch1 that way, since it automatically turns off. You can’t do that with an external pedal noise gate so you end up compromising. So if you want to gate both you can add one in the loop and the built in will still help you get more gating on the heavier channel

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

That makes sense!

[@m32ramsey]

This amp is fantastic! I am doing just as you said, I’ve got an ISP Decimator II on my main pedalboard that I run through the loop of my 5150III EL34 Red Channel to quiet it down and it totally works that way with this amp on the green channel with the overdrive engaged and boosted!

[@billygaroutte4791]

I love my iconic James! Thank you for the magic!

[@SeattleDude1108]

Are you going to update the existing EVH line with the built-in noise gate? That would be so nice to have that across the line. Huge fan of your work, so far you've designed my favorite amps!

[@jamesbrown7468]

@@SeattleDude1108 we haven’t started planning that stuff yet, but I’m sure if it’s well received it would be considered

[@jamesbrown7468]

Nice job! The footswitch Boost not only kicks on the output Volume Boost knob…BUT it also adds another ~8dB of input gain to both channels even with the Boost knob down.

[@davidfarant8474]

Hi James, can you tell us, what kind of cab is simulated (number of HP, HPs, mic) with the emulated output... And is possible to desactivate it? I cant find any informations on the official EVH website

[@jamesbrown7468]

@@davidfarant8474 it’s an analog lag-free simulation of a 412 straight cab using an omni studio mic about 3 feet away….so it sounds like you’re in the room with it. It’s tweaked to get a nice Celestion tone starting point that can easily be EQ’ed at the board or recording input. You can’t deactivate it BUT it’s right off the preamp out, which is flat……so you can use that to send a non simulated signal. The power amp mute switch shuts the power amp off after that point.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey thank you so much for the info and for stopping in! Very kind of you!

[@vanespedals1023]

Really cool to get some designer info 👍

[@deadsky13]

Sounds very tight!! Does it really NEED an OD pedal? Ik thats very subjective but want your thoughts.

[@TaylorDanley]

The review we've been waiting for! I'm really interested in these, I love the OG and this seems to be very similar with some new tools!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey thanks buddy! I did my best!

[@JahmezFox]

Honestly knew this thing was gonna kick ass as soon as they announced it, so happy to see all these demos proving the haters wrong

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Yeah man I’m really happy with it 🙌

[@JahmezFox]

Omg Ray liked and replied to my comment 😮

[@RyanOManchester]

The demo at 2:30 is probably the sickest thing I've heard you play on this channel yet! Really doing a great job at showing this amp in all its glory!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey thanks so much for the kind words!

[@RiffsAndBeards]

Im def gonna have to check one of these out.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

I agree. You should do a video on one as well. And then shoot them out against them Peavey and the evh 5150iii ;)

[@denverrandy7143]

Lmao

[@ZL1LoVeR]

😂😂😂

[@patrickolivier1]

@@nexo3046 zarkazum

[@ZL1LoVeR]

@@nexo3046 that’s the joke 😂 someone named Fluff did it

[@Skwisgaarz666]

Just picked one of these up second and in excellent condition. It absolutely rocks! I had 90s 5150 back in the day and sold it when I stopped playing bands. This thing takes me back to the good ole days.

[@TobyKBTY]

I’m soaking up all content about this amp. Seriously, the hate is just entertaining at this point. It’s simply put a solid amp.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

It is entertaining. And it’s fun to engage with it haha

[@gabewilliams7462]

“The preamp circuit is a hybrid solid state” What, you mean like 90% of all tube heads? It’s very rare to find a 100% tube amp.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

@@gabewilliams7462 Not to mention that even if a metal player plays an amp with a true all tube preamp, what’s the first thing they do? Yep. Stick a Tubescreamer or some other solid state boost right in front. 😂 People just like to talk out of their ass.

[@jacksmith4460]

The hate is all coming from middle aged man babies lool

[@0megalul309]

louis torres entered the chat

[@heavyvibrationstudiopl3256]

Nothing to cry about.Good amp.Good class.Good price.Not like oryginal from space.

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Best video of the EVH 5150 Iconic I've seen. Great work, this amp is going to be HUGE. Great tones for a ridiculously low price.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey thanks so much! I think Kyle, Fluff and Ola all have amazing videos as well! They set the bar.

[@dominicstiegler1129]

I got the combo version of this amp and it’s amazing ! The best amp I own

[@Metal69jaymz666]

Hey bud. Great vid! I work up at dean. Didn’t get a chance to chat cause I work in quality control but I’m glad you had a good time at AAA. Cheers!

[@nomadronin7361]

Your opening about people hating it so you can buy more is exactly what I was thinking just as I clicked on this video. Great minds think alike😆

[@caerwyn5881]

Congrats on 50k Ray!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey thanks so much!

[@emartinezr]

Sounds great with a Les Paul. A bit more mids and less of the top end fizz people complain about. Still, very easy to dial in a fizz-free tone with any guitar. Just get coated strings and check the highs and presence. Maybe even use the tone knobs on your guitar, that's what they're for. I find the top end texture in this amp amazing. It's part of its charm. Especially with Les Paul... because then you get both the full body tone from the LP and the top end from the amp. 👌 Brutal.

[@michaelv2495]

Thank you for this info. Using the 40w combo. Get the fizz here and there depending on highs/presence/guitar tone settings. I thought might have problem with amp but this is 2nd or 3rd time hearing this comment meaning common idiosyncrasy of the amp / guitar pairings. Use Strat w/EMG 81/81 and Schecter Hellraiser w/ EMG 707’s. I’ll play with high’s / presence / guitar tone and look into coated strings. Don’t have EQ pedal either, getting soon, thanks for comment.

[@trickmytrailer]

Sounds SO GOOD. Incredible playing! I love your choice of riffs/melody

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey thank you very much for the kind words!

[@MrSchecter45]

I wish you could switch between the clean and crunch on channel one with the footswitch!

[@belligerentamateur]

First? Curious on your thoughts my man. EDIT: I wasn't even close to first. LOL. Glad you dig it, I felt the same, not sure why people have so much hate for it without playing it for themselves.

[@apoplexiamusic]

it sounds great in both your demo and Fluff's demo. the hate is not justified

[@christiansectas]

I did a couple of demos of it as well and I’m in love ! I agree with everything you said !

[@GonJilman]

Just got my 5150 Iconic combo today and my LAWD…. Does she fucking rip. Love love love the green channel with overdrive around 1-3ish o’clock. I’m actually running my Metal Muff in the front of it (I know I don’t need a boost because the channels already have massive amount of gain) but I’m a sucker for my Metal Muff through a good tube amp. And honestly it gives the amp such a brutal and massive tone while still being super tight a clear and articulate. My only gripe is that it has some squeal with it being new but I took the back plate exposing the inside speaker housing and the noise completely went away. Such a amazing fucking amp for the price! Definitely going to get the head and cab once my band drummer is back from his trip. Honestly Ray….your review gave me the confidence to go into getting this amp with super high expectations and I was not disappointed at all! Love your videos and love how you always look so happy while playing no matter what it is. Looking forward to see what this amp can do for me in a live mix with my bassist and drummer and other guitarist. My other guitarist just bought the super crush from orange and he’s kicking himself in the ass because for the same price he could of gotten the same 5150 I got. Sucks to be him! Last thing…I love all the hate this amp is getting and having one that sounds as good as it does…just makes me laugh and want to show EVERYONE how awesome this amp is. Awesome demo Ray!

[@kevinlynch5925]

Can you gig with the 40 watt combo?

[@jeffleecust]

Me and my 2 y/o son head banging to this video at 6:30am was pretty awesome, I love that amp, wonder how the combo will compare.

[@busdriver5848]

3:54 to 4:20 sounds like parkway drive horizons to me. Awesome job man

[@that_jimi_freak]

Just got mine Friday, love the video man!

[@aras1985]

It's the most controversial amplifier on KZbin 😁 Impersonally like the tone 👍

[@Florianray1971]

Dude, I'm a tone chaser and from what I can hear.....I like the amp. And actually, your baritone sounds fantastic through that bastard....lol Rock on Ray!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey thanks so much! I did my best!

[@Florianray1971]

@@xanderraymondcharles it really seemed to define the tone a little more on the squier. Guitars and amps are like marriages. Not everyone is a good match. The squier and 5150 make a lovely couple......lmao

[@hierrogm]

It’s such a great amp Evh gave us for the price point

[@jamesgomez753]

Appreciate you playing a LP here. haven't tried the iconic yet

[@danstringer7610]

I have the 40 watt combo. Got it used (like new)….I love it!

[@jasons.3921]

The Iconic is a must have for most metal guitarists, especially, those looking to buy their first amp (cause most of us have a budget). IMO, this amp will go up against many 2-3k amp heads. In the end, it comes down to personal preference. Thanks Ray for yet another great video...and btw...your video editing continues to get stronger. Cheers my brother!

[@williamkramer9731]

Reverb is your friend.... Can get a real 5150 combo amp for not much more.... This is pretty good, thought I don't find the tone to be anywhere near 5150 level, and they should've lowered cost a bit, getting a hybrid, and maybe not put the 5150 tag on it, because that was always going to annoy allot of people. My hybrid vox sounds better to me.

[@KharonYT]

@@williamkramer9731 Nope. You're just listening with your eyes

[@williamkramer9731]

@@KharonYT am I? My ears don't work? Think I'm just making my best attempt to be unbiased while keeping my own honest opinion, which you questioning me makes you appear to be a 5150 fanboy, considering I didn't actually bag on the amp. Does it sound good? Yes. Is it anywhere near 5150 tube standards? Nope. For that kind of money I'll keep my vox or get an orange in that price range. I don't think it's bad, and by all means, if you love it go ahead and buy it. I only stated it's not up to par with 5150s and I feel they're using the 5150 badge to upcharge a little and grab buyers off the name, that don't mind overpaying a little because they can't afford the real thing. That said, I'll stick to my Vox, which as a used pre Korg blue series head and cab, can be found for about the same price as that head, and pushes as much juice....I could care less about name as long as I'm getting something top notch and I'm sure this is a wonderfully constructed amp but there's other things that I feel are better.

[@williamkramer9731]

@@KharonYT keep in mind, Ray is amazing metal player and playing metal, could probably make even the worst line 6, which this clearly blows away, sound good.

[@m.thousands1848]

I ordered the Iconic. It’s on its way, anyone know if it’s versatile enough to get classic Rock tones? We all know it can chug and “jent” just curious if anyone has explored its versatility beyond straight Metal tones.. Either way I’m stoked to get it .

[@destroythedirt]

Having the 5150 20 yrs ago (regret selling it but wanted a Mesa), I never used Channel 2, I always used Channel 1 in Crunch mode boosted with a DOD Grunge pedal for my metal tone. Give the Grudge pedal a try if you can get your hands on one

[@davidlawson7786]

Totally agree, that amp kills! I’m getting one. I’ve owned some really brutal amps in my time and right now I’m thinking paired with a great cab, the Iconic is all I need. Killer chugs Ray, sounded brutal. Keep up the playing and the videos. 🤘

[@natethebesttt]

Could be clearer without pedal.. It has its own sound for sure. Hazier 5150 Pretty nice I want to love this thing

[@risingpower3658]

That is so sick. I want that, but I want the low end a little lower. I'll set it (my Ibanez) for a bit lower. Thanks. That's the first time I've heard a Mustang.

[@danc3746]

NICE!!! You did this amp justice.

[@manhattanmike6959]

I was shredding that c# riff you laid down!!! Love it

[@sirt1s]

riff at 3:55 did it for me! great amp, you really came through with this review Ray!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey thanks so much! I did my best to just create some fun, positive content!

[@sirt1s]

@@xanderraymondcharles per usual! keep it up big man!

[@Rocktalk101]

amp sounds pretty awsome to me great review Ray! Why there is so much anger and hate about this amp is beyond me. Ola did a really good review and there is nothing wrong with this amp sounds great.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey thanks so much! Yeah i'm not sure why there's so much hate either.

[@vanespedals1023]

I think people hate it because they need to justify a) there are less than 5 preamp tubes in there or b) they hate it that sounds good, has nice features and it’s cheaper than the 5150’s they currently have. Me? -> the more (amps) the merrier :)

[@Rocktalk101]

@@vanespedals1023 Ya you might be right about that. I just don;t like the youtubers that are making negative videos and reviews that have not even seen or plugged in and played it. Yet they are talking bad about it. How can you honestly review something that you have not seen or played yet you can't. But ya so far from the videos I have seen it sounds pretty darn good to my ears.

[@sethguitar7]

I get you bro, I think there is people out there talking about how a hybrid tube amp should sound good or shouldn't sound good, without even playing the amplifier in the first place. I think it sounds amazing, thanks for the video.

[@eric_casper5150]

Awesome Ray sounded great in the mix I knew you would give this amp a proper review!! Enjoy!!

[@travisschuster4676]

Stay 50 k ray congrats 🤘🤘 awesome demo my man!!

[@jketterman6054]

Awesome demo. I’m still waiting on mine from Sweetwater. I’m not getting the hate for this amp at all.

[@mattdifabio9969]

really dig your playing. i have been using 5150s for thirty years. I just picked one of these up from sweetwater today... lets so how long I wait for it to be shipped! :(

[@GCLVids]

I've had mine for a week and in all honesty I can't find anything bad to say about it other than the built in noise gate does not cut all the noise. A friend of mine has heads that cost two and three times the price of the Iconic and he was blown away by the tones we could get out of this amp. Anyone who has hated on this amp before playing though it and hearing it in person is a complete idiot. Thanks for a great review Ray, keep em coming.

[@TheFilthLA]

I bought one of these, in part, because I heard it here and respect your opinion. I love it! In many ways it's superior to the 50w 5150 III I had before-- for one both channels are actually usable! The attack is faster and clearer, which some might not prefer, but I strongly suspect the metal players in particular would pick this as a favorite in a blindfold test. It has a really solid 5150 sound but in many ways the clarity and tightness is a good thing. In a world where good tones can be achieved with many different types of technology, a well-made amp can be use hybrid approach and sound killer. I think people's ideas about tubes being in some way almost magically clouds people's judgment. And believe me, if it were otherwise I would be there right along with you; but it's simply not the case here!

[@fyndnflyp]

Sounds sick! I would love to get one based on this review. I hate the guitar gear scene anymore. People bash stuff without actually using it themselves and wind up giving it a bad name for nothing. You really can’t trust a lot of online reviews because sound and playability is subjective.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Yeah idk why people like to put hate out into the universe. It reminds me of the bullies in middle school and in high school 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JackStolz]

Crushing right hand my dude.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Thanks! Trying my best!

[@robertjones4823]

I've got the 15 x 60 watt combo and it's a monster. For the price you can't beat it.

[@Merjia]

It sounds so HUGE. Exactly what Eddie would have loved

[@xanderraymondcharles]

it does sound pretty good to me!

[@DEZZA12]

what guage string are on that les paul? sweet playing and tones!!

[@jeffreyschroder8004]

Thanks for the demo. Between reviews from you and Kyle, I believe I'm gonna get me one. May take a couple months; but, I'm pretty determined.

[@jac25412]

Extra points for silence of the lambs in background

[@ShineDawg]

I want one too. you are too cool man. Happy face rockers are awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey thanks for watching!

[@ripreigns9156]

Great review Ray 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@sevum75]

Just got mine 2 days ago, I think it sounds awesome especially for the money! I think a lot of the hate it gets is unwarranted, but everyone has a right to their own opinion. At the very least people should try it before they just go along with what some negative KZbinrs say about it.

[@thedyingfetus9493]

The other guitar player in my band bought it and its sounds real nice. Through a Marshall 4x12 it sounds so heavy I love it.

[@EXMORr]

Ray , Your Smile When Your Playing You Really Love Playing Guitar 🎸🎸 The Sounds You're Getting Are Killer You Brought That Amp To Life !! Great Demo 🎶🎶🎵🎵🎸🎸 Thanks !!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey thank you so much for the kind words!

[@dylansalcedo2797]

It’s a great amp for 80’s style.

[@Davidlovesmusic311]

Im thinking of getting the 15 watt for home studio? Thoughts or advice?

[@darcyparkinson886]

Why are people hating on this amp exactly?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

There are debates going on in the comment section as we speak

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

Congrats to 50k subs. 👍👍

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey thanks so much!

[@alvarg]

Seriously how do people not like these

[@AaronMorgan666]

Thanks for playing in drop f! Idk if it was because of me or if you already had that planned/recorded. I asked you to play in drop f. I don't remember of was KZbin shorts or Instagram. Thanks so much Ray!

[@tatt2guy86]

I just got one of these off reverb today. Anything I should know about it before it gets here? Lmk!!! I agree too man killer video and for the price you can't beat it, plus the black dahlia murder uses them live and they sound killer. I'll run a overdrive, noise gate, and eq with mine

[@phillippitts6294]

That thing slays ! I still want the lunchbox head though! ☠️☠️☠️🤟🏼

[@richardlopez313]

Hey Ray, what pickups do you have in that Les Paul Standard? They sound great!

[@rosskrause3926]

Ray..you did a good job here ...I got the Ivory one too and yeah it looks kickass ! I am going to buy a Black one too..I love my 15 and 50 watt Stealth heads but this is my new favorite amp..I really want to buy another 4-12" cab but my 2-12" with a Vintage 30 and G12H-75 really pumps out some excellent tones..clean to filthy with no problems. As I said great job here man !

[@ZL1LoVeR]

Been waiting for this! 🙌🏽 Let’s go!! 🤘🏽

[@ZL1LoVeR]

Sound killer dude!!

[@stxnthamix]

Bad ass riffs on the demo track!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@Will.r6]

I can see jim root using this dry rowdy sound with a fuck ton of resonance and lows

[@Dave6SS]

Can't wait to get it...Backorder city..nice job...just seen Tone Kings Vid...lol kinda depressed me..But you have that up beat vibe...now I'm good to go..after fluff and a few others I think it sounds Badass imo..Yhanks for the positive spin...Keep Rockin

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

How is the tone at home or low volume? Thanks

[@alvarg]

Is there an fx loop switch on the footswtich?

[@Viper_75th_RR]

I don’t understand the hate. It all comes down to preference. Plus, you can’t beat the price. I’d like to hear one in a live setting. Love your channel and positivity.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey thanks so much! I’ve got a show this week I’m gonna use it then

[@johnconkling9729]

Great vid. To the point. Great riffs

[@kevinp_25]

Best review of this amp yet imo (sorry Kyle!). It sounds great. Sooooo, question of the day: if price isn’t a factor, do you pick this over any of the 50W heads?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

haha noooo way Kyle's video is better haha. But seriously thank you. I honestly can't answer that yet, as I need to shoot them out. I haven't played my 50W heads in awhile. I'm gonna do my own shootout soon!

[@dougsteeleguitar]

Hard to hate perfection.

[@lewiskeller93]

Think you can make a youtube short clip showing off the 20 watt mode? I wanna hear what this can do while only *mildly* shaking walls

[@PeterMoore350]

Good video review bro. I really enjoyed your playing on the les paul on this one and whilst I’m not a metal player myself it sounded killer. This amp is close to the top of list of things I’m going to buy in 2022. Greetings from NZ 😎🎸🤘🍻

[@Jstall7543]

The Amp Sounds Dope even with a Gibson lol!

[@Ottophil]

Its almost as if gibsons sound good thru any amp!

[@vorpalblades]

Yeah, Gibsons sound good, they're just uncomfortable,overpriced, and underwhelming to play.

[@hugocapelobl]

Very nice Riffage to test this beast. What a review and what a sound!

[@hierrogm]

Right bout that noise gate… I use green boosted with dirty tree can get noisy …I have decent gates on it but be nice if that NG worked fir both for sure chn.

[@schneibgamer1]

Hey Ray what's that little rundown at 3:40? Sounds like a good start for an intro

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

Why is it the less expensive amps have tons of features and the ones that cost the same as a used vehicle have none

[@colejacobson9273]

Really enjoy the video man! I’m looking at getting this amp to play at my house, do you think this is over kill?

[@CFChristian]

Speaking of Squier Baritone, theres a new Loathe single out.

[@kurtwolfgangwilliams9142]

Hey mate. How LOUD is it? I run MARSHALL DSL 100's in our metal band in and push that hard thru 412'S using Marshall gain. Been looking at these??? REALLY want some 6L6 action - 6505's are hard to come by and are frickin $$$

[@MarciRayn]

Would you recommend this or a Marshall DSL for someone who is into punk, thrash, and alt rock?

[@Jimijam22]

How is the Xlr speaker out? Is it worth using?

[@Horcruxxx-xn1ej]

No hate. The amp just sounds really ‘flubby’ especially in the mix. Reminds me of the 6505mh and I don’t mean that in a good way. Not to mention the preamp circuit is hybrid solid state. Just not my cup of tea. Love the channel man ✌🏻

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Well hey that’s the beauty of art 🙌 different strokes. I appreciate your comment

[@gabewilliams7462]

“The preamp circuit is a hybrid solid state” What, you mean like 90% of all tube heads? It’s very rare to find a 100% tube amp. I also think you’re being a bit too harsh on the sound, having only heard it in youtube videos lol.

[@Rog1157]

I want one of these badly. This is great that they're not crazy expensive either. Its definitely worth the money. Makes me want a baritone too lol

[@heavybrett-al4082]

I assume everyone talking crap about it......hasn't actually tested one in person, it sounds fantastic.

[@AustinofDivebomb]

Love what I’ve heard of the amp. Need to hear one in person. Saw your video of what happened to you in the army. I’ve been in the Air Force for 12 years now and I play guitar in a hardcore band called Divebomb. Would love to get you a shirt. How could I send you one?

[@caryboudas4771]

What do you think of the build quality of the amp?

[@vintagetrk]

I stumbled on your channel .New Subscriber alert lol. I'm a beginning guitar player at 54 years young and a fellow former soldier. I love your attitude and positive vibe. Do you have any instructional vids for us newbies?

[@wspeed657]

That sounds great in a mix. Very different than the evh video.

[@cheenu711]

Now I'm not a metal player by any means but it sounds good to me in all honesty. I don't get the hate for this. I don't sound any worse to some of the heavy metal music I've heard. This thing can absolutely do a good EVH style tone and at that price, that should be enough for anyone to be sold on this thing.

[@rokkimason4199]

Thank You again Sir!

[@doctoribanez]

Sounds awesome. Do you like it more than your stealth ?