EVH 5150III Hypersonic 6L6: Iconic Sound, No Tubes
A faithful digital model of the legendary 5150III 6L6 tube combo
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The new EVH 5150III Hypersonic 6L6 1×12 Combo gets you that legendary familiar sound without any actual tubes. EVH relies entirely on digital technology here. Let’s take a closer look!
Key Takeaways
- Digital 50-watt combo recreating the classic EVH 5150III 6L6 sound
- 1×12″ Celestion EVH G12H Anniversary speaker for authentic punch
- Extensive connectivity: MIDI, USB-C, FX loop, XLR out, cab sim with two IRs
- Multi-level power attenuation from 50W down to 1W
EVH’s Digital Amp:
EVH 5150III Hypersonic 6L6
EVH certainly isn’t the first manufacturer to digitally model a legendary tube amp of their own with the 5150III Hypersonic 6L6. Fender has been doing just that, very successfully, with their Tone Master Amp series. The idea is simple.
They’ve recreated an iconic amp’s sound and appearance as closely as possible, ironed out a few quirks from the original, and added features only a digital model can offer. The Hypersonic is a 50-watt digital power amp that delivers loads of headroom with a dynamic range that closely mimics its analog predecessor.
Combined with a 1×12″ Celestion EVH G12H 30W Anniversary Series, we’ve seen (and heard!) in the 5150III 50W EL34 and 5150III 50W 6L6 already, this is one sonic beast. You get the dynamic reaction of an all-tube amp without the need to replace the 6L6s. Digital modelling also allows significant weight reduction, as the 5150III Hypersonic 6L6 combo weighs only 17.2 kilograms (39.15 lbs)
Three Voicings and a Footswich
Like its analog predecessor, the 5150III Hypersonic offers three voicings: Clean, Crunch, and Lead). There are independent controls for voicing 1/2 and voicing 3 for Gain, Master Volume, and separate three-band EQs. The Lead voicing also features a gate switch.
Furthermore, you get global controls for Reverb, Resonance and Presence to dial in your sound. On the back, the 5150III Hypersonic combo features a headphone output, a 5-pin MIDI input, a USB-C jack for firmware updates, an FX loop, a balanced XLR line output, an optional cab sim with two IRs to choose from, and an output attenuator selector. Besides the 50 watts full output, the Hypersonic model allows 35W, 25W, 15W, 5W, and 1W.
So you can play the amp on stage, in the rehearsal room and at home and always match its output to your surroundings. The bundle also includes a 5-way footswitch that allows to remotely switch between the three voicings, and to independently turn the combo’s reverb and FX loop on or off. Pretty versatile!
FAQ – EVH 5150III Hypersonic 6L6
Does the 5150III Hypersonic 6L6 use real tubes?
No, the combo is fully digital, but it closely models the dynamics and feel of a tube-powered 5150 amp.
Is the EVH Hypersonic loud enough for live use?
Yes! With 50 watts of digital power and a Celestion EVH G12H speaker, it provides enough headroom for stages, but also allows for lower wattage settings during rehearsals or at home.
Which functions does the footswitch control?
The included 5-way footswitch allows you to switch between the three voicings and toggle the reverb and FX loop independently.
How much does the EVH 5150III Hypersonic 6L6 weigh?
Thanks to digital modeling, the combo weighs only 17.2 kg.
How much does the 5150III Hypersonic from EVH cost?
Both the standard black version* and the Ivory white* model are available from Thomann* for 1,549 euros. The footswitch is included.
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