Members les paul player Posted October 1, 2005 Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 I am looking at getting a new head and am seriously considering the Peavey 5150. My buddy Tracy who is in a band has one and the thing just screams and has tons of power with a good sound in the overdriven channels. I have heard bad things about their clean channel though, and I was wondering if there were any ways to clean up the clean channel and make it better, because that is the only downfall of the amp that I see. I am going to try to play my buddy's and see how it would sound in my guitar. I was wondering if I could get some other thoughts about this amp from people who have had first hand experience playing it or hearing it in a true live setting.thank youLes Paul Player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dv85150fan Posted October 1, 2005 Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 send it to JerryP. m/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james_macka Posted October 1, 2005 Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 It's not TOO bad. I find just a hint of chorus makes mine a little more usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smitty0069 Posted October 1, 2005 Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 I'm probably in a minority here,but I don't mind the clean channel..............I do like a little dirt in my cleans though. I've actually found(this based upon jamming on a buddies & never owning one) that I liked the clean channel best setup w/ just enough gain for a nice drive yet still clean up slightly w/ the volume knob of the guitar & hitting it w/ an o/d pedal.If you require clean(clean) another option is to run a D.I. box from one side of an a/b pedal & go direct to the board( requires monitors to hear yourself though).Throw a chorus pedal on it & it is a very good clean tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members les paul player Posted October 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 which one is better the 5150 2 or the origonal black one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dimes Bag Posted October 1, 2005 Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 Originally posted by les paul player which one is better the 5150 2 or the origonal black one The 5150 II has a better clean tone. I think anyway. But, there is no better, its all personal opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angelspade Posted October 1, 2005 Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 Get the 5150 II, but understand, you will never get a pristine / fender like clean from this amplifier (even with mods). You can, however set the pre-gain low on the "clean" chan. and roll back your guitar volume just slightly to get a very usable clean sound. I actually like a little "edge" to my clean sound. 5150 II are my favorite amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fancynapkin Posted October 1, 2005 Members Share Posted October 1, 2005 If your considering a 5150, pretend it doesnt have a clean channel at all, and then consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wanky Posted October 2, 2005 Members Share Posted October 2, 2005 yeah im getting one, the hi-gain is the most agressive ever, it just fryes in your face, but the cleans suck, but thats the case with all great hi-gain amps is that they have bad cleans, yeah what the other guy said, just pretend it never had a clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unholyaria Posted October 2, 2005 Members Share Posted October 2, 2005 Well, it isn't actually a clean channel, but a "rhythm" channel, so there is the explanation of of why it is hard to get a good clean sound. That being said, I've been happy with turning up the post high and keeping the pre at 4 or below -- there is a little dirt to it, but still useable. Playing on the neck pup and rolling the volume back helps, so does a little compression. Ultimately, I still would A/B a 5150 and another amp for its cleans before even considering only one amp to cover both sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAZGUITARMAN Posted October 2, 2005 Members Share Posted October 2, 2005 Try a 5150 II if you use more "cleans". The rhythm channel of the 5150 II is a little more suited to cleans. Plus you get the option of the seperate EQ`s. It`s just a little more versatile. I use a little chorus and reverb on mine and the "cleans" are pretty servicable. Not world class, but very use-able. Just keep the rhythm channel pre-amp gain low enough to keep out the dirt. I keep mine at about 3.5, but I use EMG`s in all my guitars so you may have to adjust differently. Also, an external EQ is a must with these amps. IMHO. I use the MXR 10-band EQ and love it. I use it to tighten up the bass and fine tune the mids and high end. More control is always better. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryP Posted October 2, 2005 Members Share Posted October 2, 2005 Originally posted by les paul player I am looking at getting a new head and am seriously considering the Peavey 5150. My buddy Tracy who is in a band has one and the thing just screams and has tons of power with a good sound in the overdriven channels. I have heard bad things about their clean channel though, and I was wondering if there were any ways to clean up the clean channel and make it better, because that is the only downfall of the amp that I see. I am going to try to play my buddy's and see how it would sound in my guitar. I was wondering if I could get some other thoughts about this amp from people who have had first hand experience playing it or hearing it in a true live setting.thank youLes Paul Player The 5150 clean can be made a little better. It will never be Fender clean. Your playing style and guitar will also contribute to how the clean sounds. Turning the guitar volume down a little helps. There's also a low input jack on the amp that's worth trying. If those things don't do it for you give me a shout FJA Mods Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wanky Posted October 3, 2005 Members Share Posted October 3, 2005 buy it, im looking for one too, crunchiest amp ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members godofmetalguita Posted October 3, 2005 Members Share Posted October 3, 2005 an alternative to the 5150 for a little less is the ultra plus. Has a great distortion and a better clean channel. Lots of people on this board have them/have used them and like them. The distortion channel is a little less aggressive, but it makes up for it in the rest of the amp. However, if all u want is a high gain machine, go with the 5150 (thats what i'm doing lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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