Description

1992 Peavey Block Letter 5150 Head just serviced, $2749!

A high-gain tube amplifier head co-designed with Eddie Van Halen, known for its aggressive tone and foundational role in modern metal and hard rock.

Type
Tube Guitar Amplifier Head

Model
5150 Block Letter

Manufacturer
Peavey

Country of Manufacture
USA

Year of Introduction
1992

Controls
Lead Pre Gain, Rhythm Pre Gain, Low, Mid, High, Post Gain (Lead & Rhythm), Presence, Resonance, Channel Select, Bright Switch, Crunch Switch

Input
1× 1/4″ mono instrument jack

Output
2× 1/4″ speaker output jacks, 1× Preamp Out, 1× Power Amp In, Footswitch jack

Power Supply
Fixed AC power cable

Notable Features

  • Power Output: 120 watts RMS (all-tube, high headroom)

  • Tubes: 5× 12AX7 (preamp), 4× 6L6GC (power amp)

  • Channels: Clean/Rhythm and Lead with shared EQ

  • Construction: Heavy-duty steel chassis with “Block Letter” Eddie Van Halen logo on front panel

  • Footswitchable: Channel switching and Crunch mode

  • Use Case: Legendary for crushing rhythm tones, articulate leads, and tight response — a staple in metal, hardcore, and hard rock rigs