The EVH 010 is an Evh amplifier, currently around $469.99. Close alternatives include the Friedman Jose 100 and the Friedman RUNT-50. It pairs well with the Cusack Music Screamer and the J. Rockett The Dude.
EVH 010
Evh · amplifier
Cataloged only under the bare numeric code 010, this entry belongs to EVH's amplifier line but lacks the descriptive product title needed to confirm exactly which model it refers to, most likely a casualty of an import process that failed to carry over the original listing's full name. EVH's amp catalog spans everything from compact 15-watt Iconic combos aimed at home practice through to full 5150III stage heads, and a numeric-only identifier like this one gives no reliable way to narrow down which specific point in that range the listing actually represents.
What stands out
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— from the listing
“s consistent high-gain tonal dna inherited from eddie van halen”
— from the community notes
“s full name”
— from the listing
“In a chain its role would depend entirely on which real EVH amplifier this represents, information”
— from the community notes
“What can be said generally is that EVH's amplifier range has earned a strong reputation across its full span, from budget-friendly Iconic combos to premium 5150III heads, for delivering the tight, aggressive high-gain character associated w…”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“Its practical use case, tonal character, and wattage class all remain unconfirmed until the underlying product can be matched against EVH's actual catalog”
— from the community notes
“EVH's amp catalog spans everything from compact 15-watt Iconic combos aimed at home practice through to full 5150III stage heads, and a numeric-only identifier like this one gives”
— from the listing
- high gain
- full
- aggressive
- stage
- entry
- real evh amplifier
- strong reputation
- full 5150iii stage heads
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the EVH 010 is commonly used in
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the EVH 010
Cusack Music Screamer
Cusack Music
16% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Feed a high gain signal into Cusack Music Screamer and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Goes in front of the amp
J. Rockett The Dude
J Rockett
16% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Stack J. Rockett The Dude on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Goes in front of the amp
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
16% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Feed a high gain signal into Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Goes in front of the amp
MXR Phase 95
MXR
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → modulated)
Keep EVH 010's high gain voice out front: MXR Phase 95 goes after EVH 010 in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Goes in front of the amp
Horizon Devices Flux Echo
Horizon Devices
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Run Horizon Devices Flux Echo in EVH 010's effects loop, clear of EVH 010's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V2
EarthQuaker Devices
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → ambient)
Put EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V2 in EVH 010's effects loop, clear of EVH 010's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Wampler Ego Compressor
pedal
9% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What EVH 010 brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Goes in front of the amp
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchGoes in front of the amp
MXR CAE Wah belongs in front of EVH 010, since a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Boutique & premium upgrades
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
62% similarityShared character: high gain settings, full
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
55% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, high gain settings, stage
PRS MT100
PRS
54% similarityShared character: high gain settings, stage
Randall Diavlo RH5H Head with RG8 Cabinet
Randall
46% similarityShared character: brand, aggressive playing, high gain settings
ENGL E633 Fireball 25
Engl
45% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, high gain settings, full
VHT D-50
Vht
42% similarityShared character: brand, aggressive playing, high gain settings
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Friedman Jose 100
Friedman
61% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, high gain settings, full
Friedman RUNT-50
Friedman
60% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, high gain settings, full
DV Mark Raw Dawg EG
Dv Mark
41% similarityShared character: high gain settings, full, stage
Peavey VTM-120
Peavey
40% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, high gain settings
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman BE-Mini
Friedman
87% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the EVH 010 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EVH 010?+
The closest matches in character are the Friedman Jose 100, the Friedman RUNT-50, the DV Mark Raw Dawg EG. Boutique upgrades: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head, PRS MT100.
What pairs well with the EVH 010?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Cusack Music Screamer, J. Rockett The Dude, Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic — Feed a high gain signal into Cusack Music Screamer and it comes out closer to mid-forward.
How much does the EVH 010 cost?+
Around $469.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).