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Two Leading EVH Amp Tones in One Head





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EVH's latest mini head, the stealthy 5150 III LBX-S, brings the first-gen LBX I's pedal-loving Green channel and the second-gen LBX II's fire-breathing Red channel to a single 15-watt lunchbox head. And whether you're leading a blues trio onstage or pummeling your tubes into submission in the studio, the LBX-S packs rich rock tones in wide supply and enough output to drown out a drummer. The LBX-S's four ECC83S (12AX7) preamp tubes take you from satiny cleans to a bluesy rock crunch and an aggressive mid-scooped metal chug. Meanwhile, its twin EL84's make the lightweight LBX-S lunchbox a perfectly competent option for club gigging and cranking up at home. In addition to a shared 3-band tone stack, you also get those oh-so-vital Presence and Resonance controls that have become a staple of the modern metal head. There's also an FX loop for reverb and delay pedals. And you can even simulate Ed's variac trick with the power switch, taking the amp down to 3-3/4 watts to run power tubes full-tilt without taking your head off. If you're as big of fan of the LBX series as us at Sweetwater, you're going to love all the EVH 5150 III LBX-S mini amp head has to offer.





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Green & Red 5150 Channels





EVH's LBX-S borrows the Green and Red channels from two generations of 5150 III mini heads. The Green (clean) channel offers a spanky clean tone that has become popular for everything from rock to country. It's also a fantastic pedal platform for dirt boxes and modulation units. The Red (Full Burn) channel picks up where the Green channel leaves off, supplying a no-compromises mid-scooped molten metal tone that requires no additional stomps in your signal chain. Eddie would be so proud. If you're looking for a lunchbox amp with some serious firepower, the 5150 III LBX-S is it.





The fabled "Brown Sound"





Eddie's "Brown Sound" may be the most sought-after guitar tone of all time. You get a headstart on capturing that sound with the EVH 5150 III LBX-S, an amp designed in partnership with the man himself. You'll find both the Clean and Full Burn channels from the larger 5150 III designs. And at 15 or 3-3/4 watts, you can take those larger-than-life sounds to the stage or jam in your own home.





15 all-tube watts with a 1/4 power switch





There is no denying the power and glory of a screaming high-wattage amplifier head. But this design is simply not always a viable option for every player. There's the weight, the price, and of course, the sweet spot that often doesn't play well in every band setting. Fortunately, EVH has found a way to get the punch of its famed 5150 III amps into this smaller EL84-loaded head. Fifteen watts is great for almost any gig, but run the amp at 3-3/4 watts when you're rocking out at home and still want great tone at lower volumes.





Built to rock hard





Eddie Van Halen is as legendary for the punishment he puts his gear through as he is for his genre-defining guitar work. He personally ensures every design boasting his name is made from the highest-grade components for the best sound and durability. You'll find the 5150 III LBX-S's chassis to be incredibly stable and knobs and switches that offer a reassuring feel. Even the amplifier's JJ preamp and power tubes are top-of-the-line. Carrying the EVH logo, you know the 5150 III LBX-S is going to be a quality piece of gear.





EVH 5150 III LBX-S 15-watt Tube Amp Head Features:


15-watt high-gain lunchbox tube amplifier


Designed around the Van Halen sound


Stealthy black steel/aluminum chassis


Blends the Red and Green channels from 2 generations of LBX 5150 III amps


3-3/4-watt power scaling for getting cranked tones at lower volumes


2 footswitchable channels: Green (clean) and Red (Full Burn)


Footswitch included


2x JJ EL84 power tubes


4x JJ ECC83S (12AX7) preamp tubes


Resonance and Presence controls


Effects loop