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Designed in close collaboration with Eddie Van Halen
Features multi-stage MOSFETs, 3-band EQ, Boost switch, and Gate
Extremely versatile
The MXR design team has collaborated with Eddie Van Halen to deliver a full range of powerful saturation and hyper-driven tones right at your feet. The resulting EVH 5150™ Overdrive joins hand-adjusted multi-stage MOSFETs with a full complement of controls to deliver overdriven tube-like tones and exceptional sonic flexibility through a wide variety of amps and speaker cabinets.
Whether on stage or in the studio, the EVH 5150 Overdrive’s controls dial up the whole spectrum—from Eddie’s groundbreaking early classic tones to the high gain, super-articulate sound he uses today. Output and Gain controls set your volume and distortion levels, while the 3-band passive tone stack EQ section shapes your sound to taste. The Boost switch kicks the 5150 Overdrive into high gear with extra gain and compression, and the Gate control—powered by the Smart Gate® circuit—tames unwanted noise.
The EVH 5150 Overdrive features true bypass switching and comes in a road-worthy housing emblazoned with custom EVH artwork.
I’ve had a lot of overdrive pedals. This one is very versatile. The noise gate feature works very well.
I wish the boost button was more accessible with my foot for live playing.
It is pricey…….. when you inbox it, it doesn’t look much…… looks are deceiving!! Worth the money.
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Steve L.
Awesome overdrive
So im using it through a Hughes and Ketner vortex. Eq set at 12 on clean. The pedal level set where we need it , obviously that changes. Gain is 3/4s full eq a little more bass . Limiter at 1 oclock. I am using one of the new kramer barettas , some chorus and will add a phase 90 asap. My band just plays power pop covers and the 5150 is perfect for pretty much every song. The tone is great using ether the humbucker or splitting it. I love it love the limiter. Only down side is the boost button for all intents and purposes it does nothing.
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