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Description
Unleash your inner rock legend with the EVH 5150 III LBX-S 15W Guitar Amplifier Head, a compact powerhouse that combines two iconic EVH channels into one versatile unit. Whether you're crafting pristine cleans or incendiary high-gain tones, this amp head delivers a rich and dynamic sound palette to suit any style. The LBX-S is a crossbreed of the LBXI and LBXII models, offering the Green "clean" channel renowned for its clarity and the Red "full burn" channel that brings out an aggressive, modern Brit sound with ease.
This all-tube amp head is armed with four JJ ECC83S (12AX7) preamp tubes and two JJ EL84 power tubes, ensuring robust performance and exceptional tonal quality. The dual concentric gain and volume controls allow precise, independent manipulation of each channel, supported by shared EQ presence and resonance controls.
Whether you're practicing at home or performing on stage, the 1/4-power switch is a practical feature, reducing output to 3.5 watts for quieter sessions without sacrificing tone. The sleek design features a black front panel and a stealthy black metal grill cage, complete with LED backlighting that illuminates the cage in green or red to match the selected channel.
Key Features:
- 15-watt all-tube amplifier head with 4-watt switchable mode
- Dual channels: Green (Clean) and Red (Full Burn)
- Four JJ ECC83S preamp tubes and two JJ EL84 power tubes
- Dual concentric gain and volume controls
- Shared EQ presence and resonance controls
- Effects loop with send and return
- One-button footswitch included
- LED backlighting for channel indication
- Dual parallel speaker output jacks
Product specs
| Amp Type | tube |
| Total Power | 15w (3.5w setting) |
| Weight | 15 lbs. |
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Reviews
PROS
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Nails Eddie Van Halen's tone, appealing to fans
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Versatile for both bedroom practice and live gigs
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Clear, rich tone even at high gain settings
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Works well with various cabinets, enhancing sound quality
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Lightweight compared to similar models, easy to transport
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Dual channels offer a range of sounds from classic rock to heavy metal
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Effective at low volumes without sacrificing tone
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Features like the 1/4 power switch enable monstrous gain at lower volumes
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Aesthetically pleasing with LED backlighting
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Durable build quality and effective effects loop
CONS
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Lacks a mid-gain setting, offering either clean or highly saturated tones
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Volume button and electrical issues reported in some units
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Noticeable "pop" sound when switching channels, which may be disruptive in quiet settings
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Control placement (at the back) can be inconvenient for some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about EVH 5150 III LBX-S 15W.
Features and functionality
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Channel switching noise can occur due to a lack of a pulldown resistor, which is a design flaw in some tube amps, not a characteristic of all valve amps.
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The 1x12” cabinet is reported to handle more power than the EVH 5150 III LBX-S can output, ensuring compatibility even with more powerful heads.
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The red channel's sound is described as thin and fizzy, lacking the richness and dynamics expected from EVH amps, even when using an EVH-branded cabinet.
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User experience
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Owners report that the channel switching noise is noticeable and bothersome, especially when frequently switching from clean to dirty tones during rock and metal performances.
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Owners find the EVH 5150 III LBX-S excels with just green and red channels, making it suitable for those who don't need multiple channels.
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An owner upgraded to a 50-watt 5150 head for additional channels, confirming the 1x12 cabinet's versatility with different heads.
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Comparisons
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The issue with channel popping is not unique to the EVH 5150 III; it's also noted in some high-end Mesa amps, which are similarly criticized for their design.
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Some users prefer the 5150 III LBX-S for its lower wattage and attenuation options over the louder 5150 Iconic 40-watt combo for home practice.
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The EVH 5150 III LBX-S's red channel is often criticized for sounding fizzy compared to models like the ENGL Fireball 25, which is praised for its high gain tones.
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Setup and maintenance
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It's noted that switching noise may occur if the amp isn't sufficiently warmed up, as heat affects capacitor performance, highlighting the importance of proper warm-up time.
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Use cases and applications
Value and pricing
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Despite its compact size, some owners feel the amp is overpriced, especially compared to other options like used single rectifiers or the ENGL Fireball 25.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 2 Ratings
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Flame Throwing Monster
I now understand why EVH amplifiers are used by so many of my favorite players. I’ve had it for about a week now and I’m still playing around with the EQ a little, but I am EXTREMELY impressed.
Background: I played an Orange Micro Dark for many years, and I loved it, but I always had to run an overdrive on the front just to open it up a little bit.
Some years back, I bought a 6505 MH, but Musician’s Friend ended up sending me a demo model that was in disrepair and wouldn’t make it right. I gave up trying to mess with it and I went back to the Orange.
I have been wanting the EVH for several years though, and I knew it would be good, but I didn’t know how good. I’ve never really had a true (functional) high gain amp before, so when I first got the EVH up and running, I just assumed that I would need that overdrive on the front.
That is NOT the case. This thing has so much gain on tap that running an OD was over saturating the preamp. Sounded awful. I turned off the OD… BOOM! THERE IT WAS. The tone I’ve been wanting forever is finally at my fingertips!
Don’t let its smaller size fool you, this sucker gets LOUD, and it’s absolutely amazing.
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