PEAVEY 5150 vs 6505 vs 6505+

I prefer the +. Just bought one from a guy who had both for sale…I tried them both and 100% liked the + better. It’s just tighter and more aggressive, whereas the regular 6505 is great, but a bit more flubby and squishier feeling.

6505 for me.

The block letter original sounds slightly clearer but I guess the others could be dialed that way.

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Hi Euge, do you know if is a good idea to use a 6505+ head with a 4x12 cabinet with four Celestion G12M-25 Greenback speakers? Since the amp is 120 watts and the speakers together are 100 watts, do you know if that would be a problem? Thank you very much

Why am I even watching this? I will always have to use plugins. 😅

6505+ very nice

That sounds like a heavy version of momas fallen angel by poison

I had a 5150 II around 2000 and really regretted not getting the original…it just didn’t do what the original did as well and to lose that for crappy clean channel that still wasn’t useful. The OG is still the best sounding. The differences aren’t huge but they’re enough to not be right for me.

Valovirtuos! :D souds great :)

soooooo i lent my bought used 6505+ to a band i was doing vocals for back in 2008 or 9. the very first day we were unloading for rehearsal he dropped from about breast height (he was roughly 5'10ish) and it worked fine. since then i have dropped multiple time from about knee height, slammed it down on tables, dropped it on it's side while holding vertically, spilled beer and whiskey on it, walked around with it uncovered in the rain (rains nearly 8 months of the year here), and it's still going strong. i bought a used back up a couple years ago.... it's been collecting dust.

I love how you were like “I know it doesn’t sound any different, but I still needed this one.” That’s something that we all do as guitar players, but very few of us are self aware enough to admit it hahaha

Your videos are always really good and informative! Your a very positive person and it makes your videos really good to watch. Someone that seems to always find the "good" in the equipment you review really helps those of us that aren't near as experienced as you!

I just love this family of amplifiers! I feel like they have just enough low and grunt to really bring out any metal tone easily.

One of the best review about these beast amps. Thanks! At the end I know what are you talking about :D , I also had an 6505, then I bought an 5150 signature model, because of... you now, the 5150 logo is cooler :D. Currently I have an engl 2x12 Cabinet, but I'm considering to get some alternative solution, because it's a bit loud. I have thought that I should also invest in gears like yours, some cab simulators, interface, monitors. How is the sound through the monitors compared to amp -> cabinet sound?

Best 5150 comparison on YT! Did you have any post processing in the DAW after the Bogren IR's? Thanks!

6505 for me

just picked up a 6505 and jcm2000 dsl both for 400, people sell these for peanuts but will pay 1k + for a 5150 blockletter, is funny, but also good for my wallet :)

Damn i stopped playing back in 2008 but i still have my 6505+ i got back when they first got released :) so happy i kept it! no more USA made! damn what a shame!!

Well i have a 2012 model 6505+…. So that gets my vote…. They all sound awesome…. Hard to beat a 5150/6505

good video bud. I'm on the hunt for a block letter because I don't like Chinese made stuff, even if it's identical

Great video, very informative, liked and sub’d.

You perfectly describe why I find the 6505+ a little uninspiring. I want to try EVH 50W's... might replace my + with it.

I just ordered a 6505 for cheap!! I can't believe how cheap you can find these amps nowadays...

5150 💣 , why u dont switch amps from a switcher on the ground, u should take care of your back 🤘🏻🍻

to me the modded 5150 has more balls, feels like slightly less gain in the highs compared to the 6505... which feel a little more "brittle" and slightly thinner. would think one could fix that with some light different eq settings.... thanks man! that helped

Hi Euge! Great, really great amp review man! You sold me the 6505! I also got the Bogren ir pack! Which ones do you use? I will try to match your sound! Thanks!

Everytime that i got a guitar life question, Metal Euge is there to deliver. Rock on man!

Great vid! The 5150 is muddy and fuzzier but brighter, it breathes , it's a rock n'roll amp (even modded) but was the starting point to the "new" metal sound! The 3 are great amps but this 5150 logo rules! I have the 212 combo version which is a mix between 5150 and 5150 II... Best combo for me with a better clean channel!

Euge, I saw in another video of your 5150 that you contacted the person who has modded it. I just wanted to see if it is possible for you or him to share with me the choke specifications, I've a 6505+ and looking at this video I've realized THAT is what I want to mod in my amp. I'm from Argentina, I've a technician that can do it but he asked me what values of choke did I wanted and I've no idea. Hope you read this! Thanks for your videos I'm a fan of your channel!

Great comparison! Would be nice to see you try out also the mini version, 6505mh 20 watt head 😎 Your videos are pleasant to watch 🤟🏻

It’s somewhat ironic that the bias mod is kind of the go-to mod for these amps. My impression from the James Brown interview is they 100% purposely meant for it to have that cross over/cold bias super tight and responsive sound. Which sound is better is totally up to the player, just found that kind of funny from a design perspective.

5150 cuts great. If you want to be heard that's the amp you plug into.

Great video I still love the block letter 5150 but it still doesn’t compare to the JCM800 2203 that’s the sound of Metal to me I’m also a fan of the Laney gh100L very underrated metal amp.

It was refreshing to hear someone finally be honest about the 5150/6505 thing. They are all a great amp, I love the thing they do as much as the Marshall thing..... so much so I can't decide which to use so I run both. I run the Peavey through a set of black widow speakers in a blackstar 412 and the marshall through a 6505 cabinet. The black widows don't let the cold in so much and the marshall through the V30's (well we have all heard it before at some point). Passive attenuators are a beautiful thing, I use a donner emo amp pedal on each amp so I can get the cranked tone and still not get fired from my band.

How do 6505+/5150 compare to JCM800? I’m looking for a new amp and I’m thinking either the peaveys or JCM800 Studio Classic 20Watt.

Great comparison with the usual great playing. Always loved Peavey. Had a 6505 until about 2 months ago when I let it go. Decided to just stick to my Marshall's. Hope you had a good weekend Euge. Thanks again for the video, great content 🤘🤘

5150 & 6505 are king and 1 in the same. Nuff said!

I never really explored Peavey 5150's since way back when they first came out. I think they sounded really good, but they were pretty noisy which bothered me. I think your "block letter" has sort of a squashiness to the sound, which I really like. The 6505 doesn't really have it. They 6505+ has it a little, but as you said it's harsher. The "block letter" seems clearer sounding and has more harmonic content...at least to my ears (which honestly, are pretty much shot).

For me 6505 all the way. Without Overdrive :-P

Peavey made great metal tone available to kids and the masses. I could not afford a Marshall in 1993 but Peaveys Ultra made me forget Marshall for $500. I have a 6505 now the gain is there no pedals needed but a tubescreamer and eq in the loop make these sound Godly.

6505+ sounds great, tight in all the right places. Crank it into a 4x12 with V30's and greenbacks and try not to drool all over the guitar....

@Euge Valovirta greetings from CHILE!!! Great VIDEO i have an 6505 PLUS (you KNOW) but is made in U.S.A.....or not?...anyways i share your video on my twitter account!!! cheeers!!!!

What tubes in the 5150? Sounds best 🤘

My 6505+ USA version is pretty sterile too still love it but it needs to played loud to unlock it’s awesomeness

I had the signature 5150. That was a whole lotta amp. Great video Euge 🤘🏻. How does layering the 5150 with the Marshalls sound?

Great video, as usual, bro! It’s so hard to describe the “feel” of an amp! I’m an SD-1 fan, too! I’ve watched that James Brown video several times! Great interview!