NAD: Peavey 6505 (J.F)

[JiveTurkey]

You play one; you know

 

[deadpool_25]

Think some producer figured out how brutal it was when boosted? I feel like I heard Machine Head used a 5150 for their first album in 1994.

 

[MirrorProfiles]

Think some producer figured out how brutal it was when boosted? I feel like I heard Machine Head used a 5150 for their first album in 1994.

Carcass and Machine Head, both produced by Colin Richardson

 

[deadpool_25]

Carcass and Machine Head, both produced by Colin Richardson

Ah yeah. And Carcass was 1993 so those are likely the first records using the 5150 for metal. Being those were released so quickly after the amp, it's probably safe to say that even though the amp was designed for rock by an absolute rock guitar legend, it became a go-to for metal pretty much immediately.

 

[bikescene]

Yes, I use this amp often, no new feelings, I turn it on and kick the SD-1/808 and it has THAT high gain sound.

Are you boosting the Green Channel? I like how that combo still retains the thickness of the sound. Just curious how others are using the amp.

 

[Allexi]

I'm in the deciding if I need to search an OG 5150 in as good condition as can be found or just move to current 6506 1992 since it is fresh with new components and no headache searching for the right amp service and all extra efforts if something go wrong with it.
Even used 6505 1992 can be found for a good price

 

[Mongillo19]

I'm in the deciding if I need to search an OG 5150 in as good condition as can be found or just move to current 6506 1992 since it is fresh with new components and no headache searching for the right amp service and all extra efforts if something go wrong with it.
Even used 6505 1992 can be found for a good price

Id just go with whatever is cheaper. I highly doubt you'll notice a difference between the 5150/6505 or 5150 II/6505+

 

[JiveTurkey]

The +/II and 5150IIIs for me all pale in comparison to the OG. I'd probably go for the 1992 for peace of mind?

 

[deadpool_25]

I'd just get the 1992.

 

[la szum]

I wonder how those EVH amps became the go to for High Gain, I mean EVH was loud but was not exactly skull crushing high gain player

Kind of like how Mark Amps were all Santana and Session Aces until they became all Metallica!

One of the coolest things about music gear is how it ends up being used in a context and for
a purpose it may not have been intended to be used for originally.

Evolution is just repurposing!

 

[HomespunEffects]

Id just go with whatever is cheaper. I highly doubt you'll notice a difference between the 5150/6505 or 5150 II/6505+

Sounds like something that someone that can’t have a 5150 would say.

 

[mk5]

Id just go with whatever is cheaper. I highly doubt you'll notice a difference between the 5150/6505 or 5150 II/6505+

 

[joezlo]

I wonder how those EVH amps became the go to for High Gain, I mean EVH was loud but was not exactly skull crushing high gain player

I had a friend who had a 5150ii: he would always crank the presence, but basically had typical classic rock settings otherwise.
The amp has plenty of gain even when you're not trying.

PS - It has a plethora of mids without even turning the knob.