Peavey 6505 MH | The spirit & tone of the good old 5150.

[@eric_sdny]

Just picked this up used. Fantastic amp at reasonable volumes. I modded mine by removing the wood panel from behind the front grate. Looks sick and helps with keeping it cool because the amp runs like a toaster oven.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌🤟😎

[@Hellseeker1]

Me too and I added LED lights in it

[@vadimkorob2689]

Hats off for avoiding a lifelong intro-graphics - straight to the point! And by the way, great useful video. Thank you.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@takitezy7]

Just bought a used but in immaculate condition 6505 mh for $364.60. Love how similar it sounds to the original 5150.

[@daysthrumycam]

Loved the video Euge! I own the 6505MH and I've owned the 5150 BL during college days. Being a family man now and only playing out of my office/hobby space in the basement - 6505MH gets the job done really well! Its angry and its dark - love it!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Indeed 🤟👌.

[@rift81]

Great sound and playing as always! I own 6505HM with 1x12" Greenback cab for few years. It is a great amp for my practicing and home recording (using st.Rock IR :-) ) And it's certified by Eunge now! :-)

[@wspeed657]

I agree. The 5150/6505 with greenbacks is my favorite combination.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 😎🤟

[@MalikAmer87]

Both sound amazing, i always love the 5150 sound.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟💪

[@JohnnyChimpo577]

Can't wait for you to get your hands on a 5150 Iconic! Great vids as always.

[@Lam.C.U]

agree!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Me neither 😎. Thanks!

[@mikeloosen53]

your like a walking talkin riff machine!!!!!! super cool!!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎 Thanks!

[@ArticLight14]

That strat sounds so good in your hands Euge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@dankdude92]

Some your channel, your playing and your tone. One of my favorite guitar KZbinrs

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Wow, thanks!

[@ShadyLurk3r92]

Sounds really identical and seems perfect for home use, Really considering getting this now lol. Great video!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! Thanks!

[@MattShelley138]

Man, the intro song is your take on Aftershock. That song is the EVH masterclass! When the flanger kicks in the intro his amp just roars ✊🏻✊🏻

[@judgegroovyman]

Wow that song at the beginning rips and I kept wondering if that was a Van Halen original that I had never heard. Was that an original? Regardless it was legendary! Thank you!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! It’s just something I wrote in the spirit of VH 🤟.

[@Stratman5150]

1st of all, LOVE your channel! Your demo's and breakdown are always honest and spot on. I appreciate you bro! I've been an owner of the original 5150 for a loooong time, purchasing it new back in the day. It's serviced me well for recordings and lots of live shows. A few years back, I purchased the 6505MH for home use and it's been great. This past weekend, I finally decided to use it for a club show, paired with a mic'd Jet City 1/12. It was fantastic, all the gain and sustain was there. It wasn't a bassy/ballsy as it's bigger brother but still sounded good and overall seemed to cut through the mix better. When you also factor in the weight and size (especially at my age :-)) it's really a no-brainer and I plan to use it going forward. So if anyone is on the fence, I would say go for it, especially if paired with a closed back cab. Thanks again, have a great week.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Cool!

[@majorlee1]

I have a 6505mh and I love it! It’s a great amp! 🤘I just wish I could play as well as Euge! Haha 🤘💪

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌🤟

[@Marcelo_B_159]

Sounded great! One of the best sounding small amps indeed!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@antuanheath8234]

By far my favorite guitar channel ,he kills it,versatile player,cheer mate!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh thanks! Really glad to hear!

[@madddog692000]

Great sounding amp! Great review and comparison as always. It sounded fantastic in the mix as well. Have a great week Euge 🤘🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man & likewise!

[@wspeed657]

I've owned the 6505MH for years and love it. I used to have a full size Bugera 6262 head but lugging that around with a bad back became a problem. I had to downsize my rig. Awesome song! You really make everything sound good. Thanks for making the video.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪😎. Thanks!

[@AkiraSpectrum]

how is the 6505MH in a live setting?

[@kenbell9094]

Euge, you really know how to get great tones!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@gilbertostefan]

A BEAST amp, PERFECT to rock/metal, especially to down tunes, B, Bb, A etc - although i prefer the 6505+112 and to high pitches, i prefer a JCM800 or JVM410h... great review as usual buddy!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@rangerdoc1029]

JFC what a little beast! And I love your style.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@allsinsundone]

Excellent video and playing as always! \m/

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks a lot!

[@WildAnalysta]

Had a great pleasure hearing you playing this beautiful intro!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@iiroillman]

Viime viikolla hommasin 6505mh:n ja ai hitto miten hyvä pikku vahvari! Enpä oo ollut Mesan Mini Recton jälkeen mistään pikkuvahvarista näin innoissaan. Onpa nasta vaan soitella. Jätkälle peukkua tästä videosta joka myös osaltaan vaikutti ostopäätökseen. Tänks!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hieno homma ja nasta kuulla! Kiitos!

[@matthewhopkins6359]

Dudes got some serious chops! Thanks for the settings recommendation!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@che2335]

I am happy with mine. Listen to it and its very light wieght.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟😎

[@Lam.C.U]

Great video Great demo. your playing is always inspires me!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@shredhed572]

Love your demos dude! Sick player

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@paulkielt9301]

So am I, my first tube amp was a JCM800. On the other hand, Peavey released many good EL84 small amps. My Peavey Invective MH sounds like hell, especially with some Celestion G12-65 loaded cabinet.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟💪

[@jasong.8835]

Holy crap, Euge! Awesome play-through!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@BrettPapa]

Nice! Great vid man!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@torreshl76]

I don't say this at all about any channel on YT, I am very impresed with your Playing you just got yourself a new Fan 👏🙌🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks Hector! 🙏🤟

[@RaddDadd29]

Killer playing man! I've got my 6505mh on the way and cant wait!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Cool!

[@jonnydubai]

Great tune. Can't wait for the next solo album🤘🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! New song coming out in a few weeks. More info soon 🤟😎.

[@CyrilViXP]

Thank you, it is nice review! I like this amp

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@VictorEMusique]

I love this amp - i'd love to pair it with my Amp1 ME - the sound for the MSDI output is pretty impressive

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟💪

[@VictorEMusique]

@@EugeValovirta230V if I put a boost in front of an amp A/B/Y box, with both amps selected, would both amps get the boost or would the switch box interefere...I imagine that it would depend

[@EugeValovirta230V]

When the box is in Y mode it’ll provide the signal to both amps 😎.

[@davesansoniii9117]

I own one of these amps WITH the matching 2x12 with UK greenbacks. This video is incredible!!!! Killer riffs! And VERY well executed my friend! I commend you for your chops!!!! How did YOU set yours up and what effects did you use if any?

[@nevesnow]

nice video! I have the 6505mh, I like it a lot, I've did some changes on it..like replaced the v1 and v2 with 5751 valvs and sounds better than before, more usable clean as more defined distortion.. actually I like more the el84 version as 6l6s. cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Cool! 🤟

[@norbertrenner9181]

Cool playing👍 A very helpful comparison!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@cmd_f5]

Awesome as always Euge! I kinda prefer the less lows, more mid bark of the EL84 mini head in this video. Generally I'd say more lows and tight response the better, but this would work great for normal tuned guitar stuff just fine. Actually the boosted low tuned stuff worked well too. Probably nicer to fit in a mix vs the big 120 watt version.

[@_patrikjay_]

Best new mini song yet brotha...wurd

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@katsumotoamaya6540]

Great video! 🖤👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@thomascusik6109]

Ha Euge, Guitar Man...., Kerry here...ya it sounds pretty good, pretty close to the big boy. Good comparison. Good song, great playing as usual. I love your tone. I had big 6506 +......man that thing was loud. The ESP evertune sounds bad man. Pretty nice looking axe. All the best.....take care, Kerry out.🎸👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@DreDawg3000]

Great video, Euge. You do an awesome job of really showing the capabilities and breaking them down!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Glad to hear!

[@pwnEdge1]

Sounds great 🤘🏻🎸😎really like the lick at 2:17 going up the neck 🤘🏻❤️

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@SimonMedia666]

My bandmate got it, Sounds great 😁

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@Derbixrace]

Very similar but when you boosted the 5150 it sounded so big compared to the 6505 mh :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@abhishekmakhun3118]

Love the song!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! 🙏

[@8Dalvaro7]

Yeees!! Killer Euge. Thnx

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪🙏

[@jesterraj]

Dude your demo song rock!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@deadbeatwilliam]

Great video man, I like all your vids. You didn't run into any problems with your stock evertune saddle tuning to B ?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Nope.

[@RotterStudios]

Great video! Probably be getting this amp. subbed.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@JonGUK]

Sounds great

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟😎

[@vitorlopes2064]

Epic

[@DLR1976]

Really nice sound and not that expensive for what it gives ;)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Indeed 🤟😎.

[@TheSuperSatana]

Hello! Awesome demo, thank you. Amp and player sound killer! I have a chance to buy this second hand and I would use it in the context of a rock cover band with several levels of gains required. I am looking for a more portable amp than my current rig (JCM 800 + 4-cone cabinet). I am looking for feedback from someone who uses the amp in a similar context to mine (non-bedroom scenario) and I wonder how loud would this be in rehearsal. The drummer is not particularly loud, but we do play some loud-ish clean songs. How well would the clean channel cut through the mix without breaking up? And how well would the overdriven channel cut through the mix? Not concerned about live, as it'd be mic'd. Thank you.

[@TheCyberMantis]

It's cute! It sounds pretty good! Hehehe!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌

[@rodneypowell2765]

In the mini amp realm, which do you prefer, the 6505mh or the Origin20?

[@Miasma666]

Great litle monster gain, can this amp play in stage condition?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Why not. If you / the venue has a decent monitoring system the size of the stage & venue doesn’t matter.

[@LuisMiguel-bv9xk]

Hello, you can compare the Peavy 6505 MH with Marshall DSL20 ,thanks.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I don’t have those amps but who knows maybe someday if I can borrow them from MusiX again 😎.

[@DadoSimicStudiostriver]

I have one question. In your personal opinion can amp sims come to sound close as these small mini amps or its always better to get them whats currently offering in virtual world?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

They’re really close nowadays but ”driving” a real thing is always a real thing. Kinda like it’s cool to have a video game with, let’s say, about Mustang Shelby but it’s quite a difference to drive a real one. I’ve done both 😎.

[@mrhyde2250]

Did you feel anything missing in the low end?

[@blue789x2]

I got 100v japanese edtion 8/3. thank U !!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟🙏

[@saadshah7857]

Hey Euge, can I ask a beginner question? Why not crank the volume on the 100 watt amp and let the power tubes do their thing? Since there is no cab attached, volume isnt a factor. the signal is just going to the load box, which can handle the 100 watt. what am I not getting here?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Sure 😎. The difference between the input gain signal to the reactive load & audio interface would be so big that when set correctly for the 20 watt amp it would clip with the 120 watt one and when set correctly with the 120 watt amp it’d be so low for the 20 watt amp that it would hardly record any audio.

[@saadshah7857]

@@EugeValovirta230V oooh ok. I understand now. The issue is having two amps connected to the same load box at the same time. That makes sense. If it was just one amp at 100 watts, we could crank the volume all the way into the load box and it wouldn't matter. We would get all the power tube goodness.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed. That’s what I do and there’s a reason I have mostly 100 watt amps 😎. Well my Plexi is a 50 watt (I like it more than a 100 watt), the 5150 is 120 watt and the Boogie Mark V is a 90 watt.

[@rangerdoc1029]

The 5150 was designed so the power tubes stay clean. All the distortion is in the preamp.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

In general, I do not prefer any. MH. The are lacking the low bottom that many power tubes produce. However, the Peavey MH is probably the best and very practical.

[@TheCyberMantis]

ENGL Fireball 25 is the best.

[@brandonjackson5865]

My DSL20 definitely has more oomph than my Rectoverb 25 . I probably never play them loud enough for the el84 amps power tubes to fall apart. Neither amp seem to get a whole lot louder past noon on the volume knob. Neither of them are technically a master volume amp either . I definitely prefer the bigger bottle el34 but honestly don’t think most will ever get to the volume levels to experience the short comings of the smaller power tubes . Euge gets his sound out of anything he demos , even the gear he doesn’t particularly like still sounds incredible .

[@JRs-guitars]

Cool! Have you tried comparing it to the EVH 5150 LBX2? I guess they're competing against each other in the lunchbox amp world..

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Nope.

[@daysthrumycam]

I have both the 6505MH and LBX1. They are completely different beasts but just as aggressive. 6505MH is a bit darker in comparison. You can't go wrong with either one of them. I love my mini heads, 6505MH, LBX1, Dark Terror and DSL20HR. All sick amps!

[@eTERNIAN69]

​@@daysthrumycam Which one of those amps sounds best paired with the dark terror based on your experience? I was tossing up between a 6505mh and dsl20 for a stereo rig as I own a dark terror.

[@clintjames7327]

mean bro mean!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪😎

[@hirkkammett6342]

would you pick the 5150 over an Engl fireball?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes.

[@lucaslee3250]

Could you make a dedicated video of just the jvm 205h and jcm 800. and see if it has any jcm 800 tones, like how you did a video comparing the jvm 410h to a jcm 800 and made them sound similar.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Damn I’ve already returned the JVM205 to MusiX so unfortunately can’t do that. At least not in the near future.

[@lucaslee3250]

@@EugeValovirta230V okay, I’m planning on getting a jcm 800, but if my 205h can nail those tones I’d rather keep my money.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

A Marshall is a Marshall 🤟😎.

[@lucaslee3250]

@@EugeValovirta230V true🤟🏼

[@jross68052]

were you using the effects loop?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

As far as I remember no.

[@Moirchester]

Pepita is a bit depressed :( the music revived him :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@rastourda7170]

Backing is yours? Great sound, playing.......

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Like on all of my videos 🤟. Thanks! 🙏

[@sim715]

Hello Euge, For you The best Peavey 6505 mh or Marshall dsl20h amp 🤔??? Kiitos

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Not sure what you mean but IMO Peavey is the best for Peavey tones and Marshall for Marshall tones 😎.

[@brandonjackson5865]

I think the Marshall is maybe more versatile although it doesn’t do big fat cleans but neither does the Peavey . The Marshall can do modern high gain on the ultra channel and can do Plexi ish 800 ish things on the classic gain channel dimed with a boost . If there’s any way possible for you to try them both that would be the best . I can’t speak on the MH because I haven’t played one, but the Marshall has el34 and I believe it’s a little cheaper than the MH .

[@-Mardos]

i own the dsl 20 it has full sized tubes and thus probablyy sounds a little fuller but still, if you like peavey tone more def get the peavey. I realized just now that almost every record i love was recorded with a 5150 so i'll probably sell the marshall. The distortion of dsl just sounds kind of "stuffed", not sharp, more punk then metal, if you get me (marshall lovers would describe it as "warm" or "organic" i think). The high end sounds more "fuzzy" rather than "fizzy"

[@brandonjackson5865]

@@-Mardos You have to crank the DSL20 to get rid of the the fizzle fuzzy top end on the ultra channel . The classic gain does pretty good with the gain dimed and a SD1 in front . When I first got mine I thought it was too fizzy until I figured out cranking the master and controlling the volume with something in the loop . I have a Rectoverb 25 with el84s and it sounds a little boxy compared to my Marshall . I just think the full sized 6505 is a whole different animal than the 6505mh . You can get a sound out of anything . I’m not trying to talk you out of getting rid of your Marshall but my first reaction was nope this isn’t going to work. I would never describe the DSL20 as warm though by any stretch. I think a lot of people buy it thinking they can play it without pissing off the wife. You can, but at those volumes it’s going to piss you off lol . Also playing really hot pickups add to the fizz I think. Most modern amps don’t need anything hotter than 10k or however you want to describe a pickup’s output, I think the ceramic magnets they put in the bridge PU of most guitars now add to the colder fizzier tones . I have a Duncan Distortion in one of mine that I love for pinch harmonics but it too harsh for me most of the time. I had a JB and I don’t remember it being as harsh . There’s so much that goes into guitar tone also I don’t think the V30 is the right speakers for a DSL20 and if you have the combo the stock speaker is definitely part of the fizz you are getting.

[@-Mardos]

@@brandonjackson5865 literally Had the same experience today. Volume Box arrived and it does Help. Below ~3-4 on the Channel Volume the amp isnt really usable for recording... Still my Point Stands. If you want 6505/5150 Sound, get the amp. The mh doesnt quite Appeal to me now i have to say, since it seems to be quite thin in sound. For a couple bucks more you get the real Deal and its all preamp Sound anyways for the 5150 No need to crank it

[@FarBeyondMetalz]

🤘🤘🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟🤟🤟😎

[@mattiaslundmark5396]

I have that amp and I cannot get it to sound good. Run it through a Mesa Rectifier 2x12 V30 with a Keeley Red Dirt in front, I think it sounds thin and fizzy.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Ok 😎.

[@jd426]

Try a greenback or an evh speaker. I tried a v30 with my evh el34 and it sounded horrible. Put the old evh speaker back in and love it. V30s are not good for these line of amps in my opinion

[@tqjh7035]

I think this amp sound similar to mt15.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

They’re a bit similar.

[@Jonny33333]

"HI, I'm Euguhuewallverteah"

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Nice 😁