Designed in conjunction with Eddie Van Halen, the MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive effects pedal is a sonic replica of an EVH 5150 III's blue channel. This amp-in-a-box pedal has the high gain of the amplifier and just as much string-to-string clarity. A 3-band EQ lets you dial the pedal in to complement your rig. An onboard boost adds gain and compression for punching through the mix. And a one-knob Smart Gate function, modeled after a Music Experience-favorite M135 pedal, keeps the 5150 Overdrive quiet at higher-gain settings. Get that classic Blue channel sound with the MXR EVH 5150 pedal today!
MXR EVH 5150 Eddie Van Halen Overdrive Pedal at a Glance:
- Mulit-Stage MOSFETs
- 3-Band EQ
- Boost Switch
- Noise Gate
What MXR Says...
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.
MXR EVH 5150 Eddie Van Halen Overdrive Features:
- Overdrive pedal based on the Blue channel of the EVH 5150 amplifier
- 3-band EQ lets you dial in your perfect tone
- Add extra punch to your sound with the +6dB Boost
- Intelligent noise gate reacts slowly when you're holding sustained notes and faster when your playing speeds up
- True-bypass operation keeps your tone clean when not engaged
- Runs from a 9-volt battery or power supply
Get that classic Van Halen sound with the EVH 5150 Overdrive pedal!
| Pedal Type |
Overdrive |
| Inputs |
1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs |
1 x 1/4" |
| Bypass Switching |
True Hardwire |
| Power Source |
9V DC power supply required (sold separately) |
| Batteries |
1 x 9V |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
EVH5150 |
