KILLER AMP! | PEAVEY 5150 II

[@themodernguitarist]

Oh also James had his own story about how the 5150II came to be. He says it wasn't an accident, it was intentional. They were test-driving the (at the time) new 5150 combos, and Eddie felt like they were muddier due to having to hit the power amp harder (only 60w + only 2 speakers vs his usual 100w + fullstacks). So James did a mod that filtered the front end to make it tighter. Eddie loved it so much they did it to his main 5150 touring amps for the Balance tour and eventually became the 5150II. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hquymaRpYpiXb5I check out this interview, it's great.

[@riangarianga]

Thanks for linking that interview! I watched it before, but I forgot about the channel, so I couldn't find it again.

[@willchug]

No, James actually did say @ 24:14 it was an accident. Maryland Car put in a 2.2 capacitor and it was supposed to be a 22 So it cut off more low end going into the amp and made it tighter. 🤘🇦🇺👊

[@themodernguitarist]

@@willchug seems like both are true then since it originally came from an input mod he did for the 5150 combo to make it tighter

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah he says in that video that it was an accident. This is the video I got the info from.

[@marhier]

One of the best things I ever bought, and still own. So going strong since 2004 🤘

[@TheBuitre75]

These 80's style songs make my heart happy!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear!

[@erikwagonblott3334]

The 5150 II was my first "real" amp. I saved up and bought it nearly 20 years ago and I still love it!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool!

[@Zaaxun]

I got my 5150 in 1994 and still gig with it. Love the power.

[@CyberTechOfficial-h7n]

PEAVEY 5150 never dies... The riff reminds me of Megadeth ! Great Review :)

[@Eldestthorin]

Reminds me of megadeth and evh, like if Eddie played in mega

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed. Thanks!

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

4:23 🎵 I'm doing you a favor As I'm taking all your money I guess I should feel sorry But I don't even trust me 🎶

[@khalilhabib9607]

Love the songs at the opening of all your videos. Please put them all on an album.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 11 of them, and 12 on the Japan version, are on my next solo album with different vocalists. The first single & music video will be released soon so stay tuned 🎼🤟.

[@timparker4228]

You can tell during the intro track when something really connects with you. Can't hold back the smiles. Cheers Euge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 🔥🕺

[@TheOtherJohnBrowne]

The intro track was extra bodacious today, good sir!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@havochowl6766]

That headstock is a killer.. way better looking than the modern LTDs

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yep

[@moist_slug]

Another great one Euge! I have so many great memories of 5150s back in the day - that was the amp to have when I was in highschool.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

0:30 i love that type of riffs, so foreward pushing

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear!

[@Degrinder]

Best Reviews on KZbin. Thx Man, and Rock on!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Wow, thanks!

[@toxictime9604]

I must confess, this is an absolute killer sound. Might be best I've ever heard with you're style. Maybe the mix I don't know. Really impressive 😮

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@phillamoore157]

Best amp Peavey ever made....WITHOUT question. Something about this amps mids made its characteristics much closer to a Marshall. And, now they're obscenely expensive. The question is why did Peavey stop making this amp?!?! This amp with the clean channel of the Classic would be the perfect amp.

[@SluggerStark]

Yup, more upper mid content and a little more filtering up front for a tighter sound than the OG 5150. Equally awesome amps. Just like everything nowdays, lots of people looking for the "homerun" $$$ in their listings....but you can still find deals on these if you keep an eye!

[@phillamoore157]

@@SluggerStark Very well said. My financial advisor (better known as my wife) has threatened to cut off a portion of my "manhood" if I bring home another piece of gear. I've got a Classic I love, I just wish it's dirty channel was like this. IMO Peavey hasn't done a real good job of bridging that gap of high-gain amps, and the Classic. The Classic's gain structure is perfect, but it sounds a bit anemic, if you know what I mean. The 5150II's dirty channel, and the Classic's clean, would be the perfect American plexi. But, yes, patience is definitely a virtue on these older, rare, amps.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 💪👌.

[@TheLesgumes]

The 6505+ is the same amp and is relatively cheap. You can find it for 1k in Canada

[@TarshishedCactus]

Oh my gosh that's some awesome tone you got there! You are the best at dialing good tones!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Wow, thank you!

[@DeathMetalGuitar]

love my OG 1998 5150ii still going strong! great vid and playing Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah man! Thanks!

[@anta785]

Nice! That is one nice groovy tune! Your guitar playing is excellent!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks a lot!

[@brucetaylor1753]

Euge the tones you get are incredible. 🤘🏻rock on.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@IrakliySherozia]

Dear Euge you are one of most inspiring guitarists on the KZbin! Your music is pure passion and power. and love! Thank you for your Art, my brother!! Thank you fo r all these incredible videos - they are just perfect! Especially your sense of humor! Big Hug!

[@attetanskanen7001]

Killer amp! Good for everything and every situation. Good playing and thanks for the demo 🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! Thanks Atte!

[@donsmith5385]

Thanks for the video Euge! I saw that amp a few episodes back was hoping you would play it for us! I really like the 5150ii amp, if I had the choice I would have both amps as well. I really enjoy my solidstate 5150’s!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@DirtyBlues8]

If I could find a Peavey 5150 II letter block, I'd get it right of way. Great video, Euge. Keep on rocking brother

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool, thanks!

[@Peter-by3ox]

dude your tone and riffage is superb \m/

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@khalilhabib9607]

I’ve watched this video a dozen times. Can’t get over the opening tune and the tone.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! 🕺🤟

[@tomhodder8107]

sometimes i load this video up just for the intro song! what a jam!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@A24Fretman]

Thank you for this. Still have a wall of jmp i've had since the 70's. Been contemplating a newer high gain head. This being one of them. The other was a tremoverb with the pre500 mod. eh, dunno now. This 5150 pushed is impressive.

[@thechannelforeverything2170]

I've tried 5150's and rectifiers. And I gotta say on average I liked the 5150's more. I tried the 50 watt 5150 III *the first one to ever come off the line, and was signed by EVH himself*. And I absolutely loved it.

[@A24Fretman]

Yuppers, I'm definitely going to give them a try before i break out the cash. I had a stock tremoverb back in the day, and loved it. Had a couple Mesa Quads, (one backup) way back in the day while touring, and i fell in love with those things, though a pain to dial in. Buddy had an original block logo 5150 when they first came out, tried it only once and sounded good from what i remember (ya, im old). We see what happens. I just always stuck with the marshall's and pushed them if need be. My philosophy was (JMP is the place to be) LOL. @@thechannelforeverything2170

[@toxictime9604]

I wasn't ever interested in the 5150, but these riffs again - man! Worth and fun watching and trying to learn to play along 🔥🔥🤘🔥🔥

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@Sticky_Tea]

oh man, I had one and sold it, someone who previousley owned it had been tinkering with it and my amp tech brought it as close to original as he could, but the amp was already mentally ruined for me I still have the jack to amp cable to channel switcht, because it is still on my bucket list might go for the 6505+ instead one day.... great sounds man, as usual 🤘🏼

[@Marcelo_B_159]

ufff just started to listen to it, what a riff!!! amazing.. the chuck chuck has that train of consequences feeling. so good!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad you like it!

[@MrPrairigh]

Awesome Chug Euge, to go along with an awesome amp!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 🙏💪

[@conrauxyann5398]

At 00:30, crazy "Megadeth style" riff ! Great video Euge, as usual ;-) ...

[@lukejones5426]

Awesome video and plying as usual dude 🤘🏻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@marcin-bensz]

Killer amp? Man, this song is a killer! 🤟You are an unrivaled inspiration for me, Euge. 🙂

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Really glad to hear!

[@pressman1788]

Great tones, as always. Had a 5150 ii for awhile then grabbed a 5150 sig model. Sold the 5150 ii, love the original 5150 on the green channel with a boost like Machine Head. 🤘🏻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah! 💪

[@s.macmillan460]

Love that Kansas in the mix

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏👌

[@dnd820]

Had a 5150 II head quite a few moons ago. Great work horse it was. To this day, I still question why i sold it..........

[@craigdelegato908]

If that song isn't on one of your albums...it should be. I have to try and learn this one.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Probably will be in due time 😎🤟.

[@johnnyromero3336]

Excellent review as Always Euge! I like this and the 6505+ amps! I am wondering if you have ever Played or reviewed the Peavey 6534+? That is my Favorite Amp out of the Peavey amps! Killer Mid's and brutal amp just with the El34's makes it a must have and different flavor.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Can’t remember sorry 😎.

[@metalceesie219]

Damm i love those riffs,it brings me back to the great amazing 80ties....

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Rock on! Glad to hear thanks!

[@JTB--]

Tasty Opening track Euge 🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@27retrodaze]

Ive been wanting to get something in the 5150/EVH family for my collection (the only Peavey i currently own is a Supreme XL and no EVH) but the lineage is so massive, im having a hard time deciding.. i was thinking about the Stealth? I dunno... Great work though, Euge! Everything you play through sound incredible... 🤘

[@jconner3891]

The stealth is amazing. I have the 50.

[@27retrodaze]

@@jconner3891 nice! Thats whay im looking at... The 50 looks perfect.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@Mar33322]

That amp sounds totally killer with that guitar !

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪👌

[@riangarianga]

I was loving the 5150 II through the whole video. Then you compared it to the JCM 800, and I suddenly remembered why I usually go back to Marshall-style sounds 😅.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@divebomb99]

You know you've mastered the English language when you use the phrase "the whole shebang". 🙂 Respect!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 🕺

[@Kathayne636]

Lol, yes. The little quips like that are the final touch to fluency.

[@MangoMeoww]

Damn that's killer. That intro song was juicy!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@klauschrist5934]

Great! Thank you Euge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Welcome!

[@mike_w_21]

You should have way more followers - great channel!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Working on it 😎. Thanks!

[@ThisOldGuy3]

Killer jam Euge it caused me to pick up my guitar and try and jam along. If I was hearing right you were in C#-minor or at least that's where I was playing on my EVH when I picked it up,.🤘😎🎸

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Eb minor 🤟.

[@vetsapuu]

Killer amp! Have you thought about making "in style of" video of someone closer to home, eg. Laiho or Latvala?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Not really. They’re both old friends of mine, well sadly only Roope nowadays, so it’d be strange to me.

[@samfisherv30]

I have the 2007 version with jj's in the input/gain stages and EH in PI and FX loop. Best speed metal amp I've ever played. I run it like you - 808 in front with EMG's.

[@wspeed657]

Damn, sick riffs. That sounds great. Squeal!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@danielgoepferich9548]

Sounds amazing. I really want to see what you think about the orange or30.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏👌🎼

[@GrMfull]

You sound awesome !

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@themodernguitarist]

My favorite of all the 5150 amps. Not as muddy and unwieldy as the 5150 (plus a usable 2nd channel) and more grit and agression than the 5153s. Doesn't even need a boost most of the time.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪

[@KB_Joys]

Have you played out of the Peavey 5150 combo? The circuitry is a little different, I myself prefer the combo. What's your opinion? Great sounds BTW 😊

[@07dhiraj]

I have understood your regular dialogue for Marshall "it has got that ...uukkkk " hahah 😅😅 ...pls use such explanation for other amps also ...makes use understand better about the sound what we are looking after from the tube amps 🎉🎉🎉 cheers !!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😅

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

🤘5150 II🔥

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟🎼🔥

[@tomix1970pl1]

Nice hard rock song Euge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@jeffallen3382]

Try and get a GT-7025 preamp tube. You will love it!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Tried. I prefer JJ 12AX7s but I still have a few of those GTs as spares 😎👌.

[@UseTheSupeRsonic]

Just played this model at GC the day before yesterday….they’re one of the few amps that ABSOLUTELY do not need to be boosted. There’s so much TIGHT gain on them as-is and the resonance feature actually does what you expect it to…it adds that big, almost subby low end. On some other amps, the resonance control is more like a low-mid fill. I’d say the only thing bad about the amp is the way the channel layout and the footswitch work together. For that reason, I wouldn’t buy this amp, I’d instead get the Invective or the 3120….they have the same type of sound but the 3 channels are independently switchable on the floor.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Personal preferences. Can’t really argue with those. But yeah it works totally fine without a boost. I just like it even more with a boost, especially with my old 808 Screamer 😎💪. Tight as F.

[@johnbre20]

How do think the ii compares to the evh iii all tube 100 w amp? I see I can pick one up for 800 with 12x4 Marshall cab. Just hesitant on buying used. But like you said if it ain’t broken don’t fix it… the ii sounds awesome because you got control…. Just wanted to know your opinion on the iii

[@JCazz-ts4lu]

sounds great bruther!

[@andreaseveso]

This is a great amp! I’m heart broken to part ways with mine but I have two of them.. so It’s on reverb right now! How to you feel to keep similar amp? I’ve always struggled with that

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! Easily. I have three JCM800 2203s and they’re all a bit different like tube amps in general.

[@alisabbagh8242]

I remember you trying a 6505+ a while back and it not being your favorite amp. What do you feel is different in this one. To my knowledge, both have the same exact circuit. What do you like more about this one?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I did? No idea 😎. But I sure like this one a lot 💪👌.

[@bjrnarestamnes6279]

Cool 🤘 is it betrer with a TS on the 5150 than the SD1?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Personal preferences. I use it with both. This time I happened to use TS.

[@bjstein4242]

Euge, when you get a SIGNATURE E-V ESP Mirage Custom, neck through.. .. let me stand in line for one.. the old ones were very good.. cheers..

[@EugeValovirta230V]

There’s actually one in the plans with the Japan Custom Shop so we’ll see how it goes 🤟😎.

[@bjstein4242]

@@EugeValovirta230V awesome.. I can tell you like the way they play and sound..

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah I have a Mirage Custom and M-1 Custom (with H-S pickups and reverse headstock) from the 80s. Awesome axes! The Custom Shop they’re building me atm is kinda mix of those two 👌. And they have my M-1 at the Shop so the new guitar should be 👌.

[@bjstein4242]

@@EugeValovirta230V is the M-1 custom also neck through?..I thought all "custom" designations were.. I wish my 89 The Mirage Custom was HS only instead of HSS.. but I can live with the middle.. just crack it low into the body as I don't use it much..!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnTceIywZZp1oKssi=FaHeAuuh6IxsSxZu I do that too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCzo2tpoZWMY9Usi=Yn5M75QAWp4eT_nP And: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omm9nqGAnsaKfJYsi=woucPxQhY3YP_syh 😎👌

[@jhonpasquez6145]

What's a great over drive pedal to pair with the 5150 ii?? I use a boss Sd1 but don't like it too much. I prefer the Sd1 with my Marshalls. Thanks

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I use TS-808. And SD-1 with my Marshalls 👌😎.

[@odie5268]

Killer riff, love it.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@nobbynose4254]

Killer song great video

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@07dhiraj]

CAD 500 🎉🎉 ...you are so lucky mate !! Thts sweet deal😊👍👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Very!

[@kimseniorb]

I was wondering if I should mod mine to the OG lead channel spec. sometimes I find it way too tight and want a more raw aggression of the original. its like a 3 parts swap mod

[@MetalHeadPyro510]

Sounds good for standard and D but try downtuning to G# and everything turns to mush with a drummer. Try adding a tube screamer and turning up mids and things get overly bright. Have perfect string tension and it's still the same. I'd go with marshall for downtuning but for standard, peavey sounds good. I still think marshall kills it though.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

It works just fine. I did an album (Drive-1st Class Enemy) back in the day where I tuned down to A and Drop-G. Well I used my OG 5150 with SD-1 in front but anyways.

[@brownsfan7753]

Killer playing!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@kazabubu10]

glorious amp....the track though is amazing....especially the fast bit...\m/

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Manley156]

My wife is leaving me, Great amp!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Damn. Hell yeah 😎

[@markosaarela3537]

Perhana tuo 5150 II kuulostaa kyllä aivan järkyttävän hyvältä. Vähän ehkä bassovoittosempi ja semmonen "umph" tulee tuolta alarekisteristä. Tosi tanakka saundi. Voi vain kuvitella miltä se ääni tuntuu jos olis 2 kpl 4x12 päällekkäin ja vääntäis volumit kaakkoon.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Kyllä näin on. 💪👌

[@ExiLeZH]

5150 sounds more compressed, chunky and polished, whereas the marshall is more raw, dynamic with this high mid bite to it.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌

[@Sienikisaaja]

12:29 "...the fiilis..." :D

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@toxictime9604]

Oh wow, how I'm not interested in this amp, but maaaan what a great "song". I'd love to hear it through different amps. Amp sounds great though indeed

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@bulletrider8893]

I have 6505. Worth to own 5150 ii or 6505 ii??

[@stevetim2029]

awesomeness cheers

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@tah5w]

5150 II sounds like more upper mids and a tighter or high pass effected low end. Bad Boy- Fairly similar but with way more harmonics/transients. Bad Boy for the win.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed.

[@hoschie2261]

Doesn't has the Mirage Deluxe a Sinclair Trem?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Originally but it was done years ago.

[@rolandfenyes1541]

KIller sound! 😎🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@gilbertostefan]

HELL YEAH!!!😈🖤☠️

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪🤟

[@acbenitez3614]

Maybe compile all these intro instrumentals into an indie release, dude.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

My next solo album will feature these with different vocalists. It comes out via major label: digital, CD & Vinyl. The first single & music video out pretty soon 🎶🤟.

[@MotoRiff77]

5150/6505 best amp u can get for the $, I always come back to it. Eddie and Jackson knew what they were doing

[@INDUSTRYInc]

Lock, Stock and 5150II 🤘😎🤘

[@martindc6665]

Killer power🤘💪💪💪

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪🤟

[@honeybadger1810]

5150s just work. I think a 5150 with a little graphic eq in the loop boosting the high mids a bit would come quite close to the jcm 800 sound.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪🔥

[@seanmorgan9020]

Huh, given that you didn't like the 6505+ that much, I thought you wouldn't like this either. Sounds great.

[@kimseniorb]

they’re 99% the same sounding, had both at one point. still prefer the original non + one

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I’ve always liked these amps. 😎🤟🎶👌

[@brandonbryson3317]

I think he liked both, just said the + he didn’t like the green channel rhythm clip as much. I’ve owned both and currently have a + and plan to get another regular as well. The + is my favorite for downtuning and the regular is better for like D standard and up. The + is also better unboosted, but I tend to usually boost both of them.

[@seanmorgan9020]

@@EugeValovirta230V My mistake, I'm bad at listening sometimes.

[@seanmorgan9020]

@@brandonbryson3317 I've heard that. I imagine using boosting with Passives on the plus would be better than actives.

[@soldierbreakneck771]

Good amp. But "Bad Boy" is still the King. It seems to bring some kind of saturation to the sound, overtones that are not audible in other amplifiers, the sound seems to be "shimmering". So are Plexi and the other Marshalls have this feature, so I love them most.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah there is something really special going on with that amp 👌🔥.

[@nitromeda]

EUGE 🤘

[@mhmtgks1533]

he rules

[@cunjoz]

Hi ... I'm Euge Valovirta

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hi hi 😎🕺

[@VincentVegardSvart]

If I think I had sell my 5150 II...😫

[@patrickmckay6621]

why why whyyyyy did i sell my 5150 mk1 ?. . .. ok i know why, it was to loud i wasnt good enough to play that BEAST OF AN AMP.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@okaight7248]

riffs

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🎼🤟

[@littledittymusic]

Muistan aina ton "noodling" sanan, kun jossain vanhalla Metallican vhs:llä oli guitar noodle.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Saattaa olla, että sieltä mäkin sen olen ”ottanut” 😎.