It's REAL - Peavey 6505II ! An Updated Take On A Classic!

[@johnfields8745]

Definitely the most pleasing 5150 tones I've heard in a KZbin demo, to date. I couldn't agree more with your assessment of the OT changes. Awesome....thank you!

[@ViperBitenESP]

Except it was a 6505 lol

[@TheStinkysteve]

@@ViperBitenESP the 5150 and 6505 are identical

[@DrBRockstar2000]

@@TheStinkysteve EXACTLY!! The only difference is the tubes that shipped with the 5150/6505!!

[@JacobYoces]

Am I the only one who thinks it's cool as hell that you're the first person to demo this amp?? Seriously, that's incredible. Congratulations Kyle

[@TheStinkysteve]

@Daniel R I doubt any was

[@bedrockhead]

This is about as perfect of a demo of this for me personally that could be. My playing and tone tastes are similar, so this just slays.

[@normanvename4404]

I love when the dog wanders in randomly, that was cute. Dogs are the best.

[@buhimoth]

I absolutely love the aesthetic of this amp. I always thought that the 6505 lost something in the looks department when Eddie left. . .

[@edguyrocks5865]

Me too. The old look was always way better.

[@0megalul309]

I strongly dislike the pointy peavey logo lol

[@spiritofthetallhills2037]

@@0megalul309 nah its iconic just doesnt fit the 5150 type amps but like the ultra series for example wouldnt look right without it

[@keolahutchinson7687]

I thought that sounded great! John Fields played it smart by using the transformer from the invective.( love that amp) I do notice more clarity. Peavey has made some of the greatest amps of all time. Sounds like they continue to do so even if it's overseas. I would like it if Peavey just let John Fields do his dream amp. That dude is an amp wizard.

[@flyingrhoads]

You my friend and Euge are the two people I got to and trust for amp reviews!! Tone is great and the feedback is straight forward and unfiltered!!! Keep up the awesome work buddy!!!

[@bradschimke5865]

I met Misha at his clinic and he told me the transformers used in the Invective were cloned from one of Ed’s old plexi’s left behind at Peavey.

[@darrylritter4275]

The 6505 / 5150 line from Peavey has always been amazing!! Been playing a 5150 for 20+ years.... This new version of the "+" / "II" Sounds awesome. Well done!

[@apoplexiamusic]

A beautiful dog interrupting any video is a win for everyone! In all seriousness, this amp sounds really sick! Thank you for introducing it to the world!!! 😁

[@hotdraggin]

I never really listened to a Peavey amp demonstration. It’s so articulate, clear and has a nice throaty resonance. Those bold letters he behind that black grill makes it look menacing in a no nonsense kinda way. Great demo!

[@TVoltG]

Ordered. Tomorrow will be here! 🤘🏼👏🏼🤘🏼

[@MilkmanOfMchenry]

I dig it. Cant wait to hear the 1992 OG and the hopefully still slightly less present cocked wah mids! The standard 6505/5150 always sounded a little more pleasing to my ears

[@JohnJimmyJoe]

Sounds great. I think it does sound a little better than the old 6505. I already have an Invective, which I bought because I wanted the 5150 heavy tone with a better clean channel, and I got exactly what I wanted and paid for. I wish I had more opportunities to turn it up, but I've been playing at home by myself for the last 2 years.

[@anandgarde13]

get a two notes torpedo captor! I have one on my Invective 120 and you can push the amp's volume higher while still staying within bedroom levels, and it really opens up the tone of the amp!

[@brandonproctor3639]

Same here man, i got the Invective and its an awesome amp. But, I haven’t really been able to crank it in the 2 years I’ve had it. Sounds great though.. i love it

[@SolarWarden88]

Dude, congratulations. This is a BIG deal for you, getting to be the first. You've earned it man, and your channel is one of the best, if not the best, crude amp demoing platforms on here. Keep them coming!

[@colbymusgrove430]

i hope i get to try this out. I just found an OG 6505 at a pawn shop for 500 bucks. Will be picking it up soon for the collection since prices are so high right now. Love this channel and the community.

[@blakerohrs157]

It's not real...

[@CreamCityHate]

Hell yeah, I’m sold. Congrats on your opportunity to unveil this bad boy.

[@MicahMiller1]

You are the patron saint of amp demos. Bless you and your work!

[@joshww2339]

Trusted your review! Excited!

[@gibson381]

Being that I hated my Invective I was worried about the new transformers. Pound for pound my JSX and 5150 spanked my Invective.

[@belligerentamateur]

Weird, I was able to get my 5150 to sound pretty damn close to the Invective. I think it's a great amp

[@E.L.C.]

Good review sick amp it fits in with the rest of the line of 🤴 Peavey 5150,6505

[@MrRawnch]

I'll get one at some point but will hang on to my 6505+. I'm looking forward to seeing how they stack up against each other.

[@arronsondrini380]

Dig that way more than the regular 6505 cosmetics. Good on Peavey. Nice job man :)

[@belligerentamateur]

Thank you!

[@jimlucero2267]

So stoked for you that you got this opportunity! Well deserved, congrats

[@benchops2004]

This is the BEST news since my late 90s bandit silver stripe sheffield finally bit the dust.

[@BazonBlades]

After playing exclusively through 5150 II/6505+ heads for over 20 years I am excited to see an update. Like many others I hate that they are made in China. But damn.....Those people have to eat too. And I haven't heard any real evidence that quality has dropped. I just hope the price is realistic. Pricing is crazy right now. Definitely not the best time to introduce "new" models. Great job as always Kyle. It's always good to hear a 5150 run through a Boogie cab.

[@jacksmith4460]

One of the best Reviewers on YT , keep it up Kyle

[@belligerentamateur]

Appreciate you!

[@kaoskult666]

Sounds great. Nice tone

[@dalejacksonmo]

Dam that particular cabinet is the very best ive heard on all cabinets except Engl ❤

[@resington]

It looks so much better than the normal 6505s. Sounds great obv. Great stuff man.

[@JNCGaming]

Sounds really good. Like REALLY good. Like im 9/10 going to buy one of these. Only one thing im worried about and its pricing.Now im just hoping they get the pricing right. I see it is still made in China so im thinking anything more than $1300 would really be a bit much. Anyone else agree? Overall though fantastic amp head.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

“Still” made in China? Of course. Everything Peavey is made in China now. And that’s why I won’t buy Peavey products anymore. Which is a shame because I’ve been a huge Peavey fan since they came out with my favorite hard rock amp, the VTM 120. Now they’re just cheap junk. I’m sure many may not agree with me but that’s my opinion.

[@JNCGaming]

@@TheAxe4Ever So what kind of amps do you buy now? Mesa boogie?

[@anandgarde13]

@@TheAxe4Ever I'm real curious about where you buy all your electronics then cause its almost all made in china, and if not made there then assembled here in the US with Chinese made components. Same goes for most of these made (assembled) in USA and UK amps.

[@sethgross3904]

@@anandgarde13 that other dude is too busy sniffing his own farts to think critically.

[@The_Absurdistt]

Peavey use components that keep their products at an affordable price point. Those components are not high quality. The repair shop I worked at have seen many of the chinese made peavey amps, including 6505's.... that should be a red flag alone. With that said, I appreciate the sound of these amps but will always save my dollars for higher quality amps.

[@paulkielt9301]

To me, a bias test on the rear is a great feature. The green channel doesn't sound that bad on its own, but the red one is where it shines the most.

[@wally-001]

You slayed this demo!! Loved it. From your demo, I think it sounds every bit s as good as my 6505+. Maybe even better. The upper mids seem to be more pronounced. But I’m a huge fan of the 5150/6505+ lines. Awesome demo bro 🤘

[@jjcollins]

Fantastic job on the demo/review.I had no idea these would be coming out! Now my only problem is that I am torn between the 5150 Iconic and this : ) I've never seen one of your videos before, as this came up in my feed today, but I really enjoyed it, have subscribed and am looking forward to more! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@dennisfuzzhead4439]

I always liked the EVH 5150 III amps for continuing the 5150/ 6505 legacy and think they sound great, BUT I never bought one, got another 6505+ instead, don't know why... I'm just a Peavey guy xD So happy about this video and can't wait to hear the 1992 version. So stoked, will definitely preorder one of those! And as always, Kyle - heavy riffs, I get to know what I need to know, simple and common gear setups that might happen in 99% of all rehearsal rooms. Thanks again, keep it up and have a heavy xmas!

[@caileanhunt8679]

Great demo, it sounds awesome. Congrats on getting the scoop it's well deserved.

[@spikesguitarcamp]

Great vid. The LTD def made it shine.

[@LectroStarwalker]

I bought one. Not disappointed. ❤

[@RavenWinterz]

The second you busted out the EC1000 things got more brutal. 🤘🏼

[@Kammoflars]

I bought a used 5150 ll head just before Ed passed. It was like 1/3 of the asking price today and in “bedroom” condition. Never had any Peavey amps before but it is really nice.

[@Dcrider73]

Great Job Kyle. Very thorough video 👍🏻

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

There was a time where I could find 6505+ for 400-600usd all day about 10 years ago. Now they go for a little more

[@goodgriefitssimon]

I got my 6505+ 120W for about $700 last year, before inflation & gear flippers really spiked prices.

[@TheGgreen100]

Sounds incredible, wow.

[@kevinp_25]

Dog cameos = instant thumbs up. (Would probably have liked it anyway, but *might’ve* forgotten)

[@ryanpullin]

This is awesome. I have some nostalgia for the 6505s but I didn't forget about its shortcomings when I did own it. I'll definitely take an updated 6505, really interested in this one.

[@TypeoS]

liked this over the iconic, peavey rules!!

[@michaelgallegos8811]

Kyle what's up glad i stumbled on this lol! cuz i might buy this when it finally ships out, soon I have heard !!

[@larbear666]

Ohh wow just in time for my mid-afternoon poop

[@jeffromhw75]

Tight work KB

[@JeremyVarao]

Dig it. I have never owed, oddly enough, any 5150 variant. For sure interested in this.

[@sethgross3904]

I always thought you were saying,”east- ender riffs”. Like that was a new sub genre I hadn’t heard of. E standard makes a lot more sense.

[@jakedibiase7404]

Same lol. When he says that I imagine surly British guys in East London playing belligerent riffs, beating people, and saying “Oi!” a lot.

[@pjstraightedge]

I reeeeally want this amp!

[@belligerentamateur]

Me too

[@XlouietheflyX]

Export amps have had the IEC socket for a long time but the selectable voltage down to 100/110V is new

[@belligerentamateur]

The full 120 watt 6505 and 6505+ have never had the detachable power cable until now

[@miked5487]

Sounded pretty sick with those actives

[@chronik301]

Yep sounds like a 6505. Great seeing the ltd ec1000t silverburst. Probably my favorite guitar you have.

[@cmd_f5]

Awesome! Glad to finally hear this beast. It's pretty much a 6505 with a touch more definition / something. Sounds massive. I don't plan on buying one yet (moving life etc). Ampcraft1992 / audio interface for now lol. but I'm glad they kept it classic. This will likely be the amp people buy if they want the spirit of the OG 5150 without paying through the nose for a used one with 20+ year old stuff in it. Hope the price is right. And EL34 option = extra goodness. Great demo!

[@snapascrew]

Hahaha the doggy would like to be involved please and thank you

[@templeofestandard753]

That spice at the beginning, I'm dying dude lol

[@jameslane3167]

Very awesome. Great demo...definitely holds it's own.

[@ABHORRANCE831]

Really great demo, especially with an EQ setting similar to my own tonal tastes, when you bring those mids back down to 3. I really disliked how the SugarH20 demo sounded for this amp, but your sweeping through the eq range really helps. I actually really enjoy the sound of when you slam the Green Channel! I never really messed around with my Green Channel other than kinda-sorta cleans in a live situation back when I was using a 5150 Block. I agree that the top end sounds richer and more defined (maybe transformers? other compoment tweaks?). The one thing that I do not like about the 6505's is the quackie/spongey 620Hz, that doesn't go away even when the mids are dialed back, and that trait is still present in this model. This is a tonal character that my 5150 Block didn't have, in a good way (loaded with all Sovtek pre/power tubes, not the original unicorn 90s tubes).

[@calgaryhuevos01]

Sorry if I missed in video... Any idea when this will hit the market?

[@monsterk7603]

Sounds awesome, as to be expected. I love my 6505+ and I would not hate the idea of getting one of these anyway. Lol.

[@brandonjackson5865]

I hope Peavey gets their act back together . The HP guitars made look good a little pricey for an import but I always felt like Peavey at the top of their game kept fender and Marshall honest at least .

[@edguyrocks5865]

The HPs are imports now? Slim.

[@Endlessnameless803]

@@edguyrocks5865 Made in Czech Republic now, just like Spector euro basses. Highly doubt they would suck considering that’s a very well off country and not a third world country in the slightest. Source, back of the headstock

[@AuntAlnico4]

Have you seen the guitars coming out of Indonesia world 🌎 factory ? Amazing guitars from Dean, schecter,Ltd and all the other guitars coming from the Indonesia world factory.

[@brandonjackson5865]

@@AuntAlnico4 Indonesian guitars can rival Japanese and American guitars these days, I’ve been very impressed with some of the stuff coming out of the Indonesian factories, the Ibanez premium line is at least as good as the MIJ Genesis Ibanez. They make guitars in about all price ranges in Indonesia now, they are hard to beat in the 800-1200 dollar range.

[@markolivares6943]

Man I want one now. I will for sure purchase one once they go on sale.

[@jeffreymorreale7223]

My VKll 100w has a voltage selector. It also is built for both 6L6 and EL34.The VKll has a lot of features i wish the 6505 had like its but it just does not sound nearly as good.

[@MangoMeoww]

So when are these ones coming out? Does anyone know?

[@danim5881]

That Ltd with the emgs sounds amazing through this amp.

[@RDamps]

Great vid 👍. So pleased Peavey seem to be getting their shit together.

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

You talked me into it , im getting one

[@benjipc5637]

Love your Balaguer Espada, I want to have my own spec'd one someday.

[@MetalZoned]

Nice to hear some bolt thrower in a demo

[@philfrank5601]

Certainly.more imoressed with this than the Iconic 5150, and I think all the new bits are on the money. Will check this out, always wanted a 5150 II.

[@No5150studios]

Can’t find them anywhere… is there a release date?

[@Brandon-RZ]

Hope they fixed that random volume drop that always happened with the og block letter and 2.

[@snapascrew]

I keep hearing about this but never experienced in owning 3 5150’s for like 15 years. Are you talking about the dirty fx loop thing?

[@Brandon-RZ]

@@snapascrew I would’ve never noticed it honestly the only reason I did was due to doing extensive studio work. Would be reamping and all of a sudden just random volume drops in the tracks. It’s very difficult to tell in a band setting with all the different noise going on.

[@warmitag]

That was usually a dirty send return jack. Easy spray fix.

[@robertpierce6027]

Sounds awesome!! Great demo!!

[@tommydotcomedy]

My.fucking.guy. Another great video! Always giving me just what I need to know. Thank you and congrats man. Super stoked for you on this one!

[@mattvdh]

did EVH ever record with peavey amps?

[@mctwishvonnoodles9793]

I've always been a fan of the tone from the Peavey version of the 5150/6505, but I really only liked the way the old ones looked. I like the rounded logo and big numbers and stuff, so I was always holding out to get a 5150II. I knew the circuits were exactly the same, I never cared if it was made in China or USA, I just frankly thought the 6505 line was ugly lmao I'm glad I waited

[@RobKingRC]

I’ve had my 6505+ since 2005!!!

[@resistorstudios]

John Fields? I have talked to him before on FB! He’s a very nice man

[@camai75]

Sounds really good.

[@300WINMAG360]

Hello Brethren, do you guys prefer the Mesa Traditional 4x12 or the Mesa Oversized 4x12?

[@jessetate9701]

Its still weird still no release date on this amp to the pubic!!! I bet they will have a 6505 ii head and the 6505ii 1x12 60 watt combo

[@billy4643]

How’s the clean channel heard it’s been improved

[@MuvoTX]

Great tones... thanks for the great review.

[@belligerentamateur]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelhall644]

Hi Kyle, i have a question, how do you keep the volume down with the post gain set at 3? I have a 6505+ and i can barely get the pregain at 1 Amazing demo by the way!

[@PackinForSuperbowl]

You can get get cleans from the 6505 line, you just have to dial in a decent amount of gain on the green channel then dial back guitar volume (like A LOT). You can also do the same kind of thing with a GE-7 and get some sculpting too. It's going to be those pushed cleans but imo, those are the best cleans all day, every day...add in a little delay from pretty much anything along with some verb from a Mercury 7 (the best reverb out there imo) and wonder why the hell you were thinking you can't get thick, rich cleans from these amps. Glassy cleans? More like Boomer cleans.

[@danosoprano5853]

Yo Kyle do you think you could do a mesa boogie Electra dyne review!!!!

[@paperhanger29]

Do these have master vol? For bed level

[@davidfaustino4476]

Well isnt that just the goodest boy! 🐶

[@yeti1002]

Nice review, peavey ll sounds great , but I will throw down on a ceriatone chupacabra 100 , yes , I can wait a year for that chupa .... 😊

[@Ibanezguy2007]

this sounds incredible. Almost like Metallica's Load/Reload guitar tone. Which is one of their best imo

[@prodsunss]

Killer! How does it compare to the 6505+? Is it more like the original 6505 or the plus

[@alexhiggin]

I’m wondering if this is Peavey’s response to the 5150 Iconic. Doubt the price is gonna compete though.

[@edguyrocks5865]

Of course it is.

[@tjclarke4604]

I love it.

[@joshsmith7033]

How do you get all this gear???

[@TargetHHH101]

The doggo made a cameo

[@Particle67]

Great review. i have the 5150 II it's just a killer amp.

[@sixstringdisciple777]

Where dat 50/60 watt at? 👀

[@iLLuzion1st]

when does this thing come out?

[@belligerentamateur]

Dude, wish I knew

[@blakerohrs157]

Tomorrow if you believe hard enough that it's real.