The EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo is an Evh amplifier, currently around $1139. Close alternatives include the EVH 5150 Iconic 60W 212 and the EVH 51450 Iconic. It pairs well with the Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition and the Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp.
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo
Evh · amplifier
The EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 combo is a 60-watt all-tube guitar amplifier combo from EVH with two 12-inch speakers. Three channels — Clean, Crunch, and Lead — deliver the full EVH 5150 tonal range from clean headroom through the signature tight, aggressive high-gain lead voicing. The 2x12 format provides stage-appropriate output and frequency coverage in a self-contained combo suitable for live gigging and studio recording.
What stands out
“A strong gigging option for players focused on the 5150 lead tone in a self-contained all-in-one format”
— from the community notes
“the 2x12 format provides stage-appropriate output and frequency coverage in a self-contained combo suitable for live gigging and studio recording”
— from the listing
“aggressive high-gain lead voicing”
— from the listing
“deliver the full evh 5150 tonal range from clean headroom through the signature tight”
— from the listing
“Lead channel delivers tight, punchy saturation with EVH-characteristic note definition”
— from the reviews
- lead
- stage
- high gain
- tight
- punchy
- aggressive
- crunch
- gigging
Good for
- Live
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo 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. - Heavy 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. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition
Walrus Audio
22% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
Stack Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Goes in front of the amp
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
21% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
Stack Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Goes in front of the amp
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Boss
21% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → clean boost)
Feed a high gain signal into Boss BD-2 Blues Driver and it comes out closer to clean boost
Goes in front of the amp
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
17% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Goes in front of the amp
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
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.
Keep Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo after EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo in the signal chain, clear of EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo's own gain stage
Goes in front of the amp
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Boss DD-3 Digital Delay in EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo's effects loop, clear of EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
12% 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 → slapback)
Keep MXR Analog Delay in EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo's effects loop, clear of EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchGoes in front of the amp
Put MXR CAE Wah in front of EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo: a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Cheaper alternatives
Evh 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1x12 Combo
Evh
67% similarityShared character: studio, two channels, lead channel
Egnater Tweaker 40 112 Combo 40 Watt Two Channel 1x12"
Egnater
61% similarityShared character: two channels, gig, headroom
Blackstar S1-45
Blackstar
59% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, two channels, presence
Marshall Origin 50 Head
Marshall
58% similarityShared character: gig, headroom, crunch
Engl Fireball 25 Goldface
Engl
55% similarityShared character: studio, punchy, aggressive playing
Fender Bassbreaker 18/30
Fender
54% similarityShared character: two channels, headroom, crunch
Boutique & premium upgrades
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EVH 5150 Iconic 60W 212
Evh
77% similarityShared character: two 12 inch speakers, two channels, lead channel
EVH 51450 Iconic
Evh
62% similarityShared character: two channels, lead channel, punchy
Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C
Hiwatt
56% similarityShared character: crunch, high gain settings, stage
Peavey Classic 50W Combo
Peavey
55% similarityShared character: presence, gig, stage
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
54% similarityShared character: two channels, gig, crunch
Engl E600 Ironball Combo
Engl
53% similarityShared character: lead channel, two channels, gig
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo?+
The closest matches in character are the EVH 5150 Iconic 60W 212, the EVH 51450 Iconic, the Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C. Budget picks: Evh 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1x12 Combo, Egnater Tweaker 40 112 Combo 40 Watt Two Channel 1x12", Blackstar S1-45. Boutique upgrades: Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Combo.
What pairs well with the EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition, Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp, Boss BD-2 Blues Driver — Stack Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost.
How much does the EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo cost?+
Around $1139 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).