The Peavey 6505 II is a Peavey amplifier, currently around $1547.59. Close alternatives include the Randall RD40 Diavlo and the Randall Thrasher 50W Head. It pairs well with the Shin's Music Dumbloid and the Greer Mizuki blue.
Peavey 6505 II
Peavey · amplifier
The Peavey 6505 II is a 120-watt all-valve two-channel head, an evolution of the legendary 5150/6505 that became a cornerstone of modern metal and hardcore. With six 12AX7 preamp tubes and 6L6 power, it delivers a tight, aggressive, high-gain rhythm channel and a searing lead channel, plus added features over the original like channel-independent EQ and an effects loop. Its saturated, cutting gain defined countless heavy records.
- metal
- cutting
- tight
- tube
- bass
- preamp
- lead
- modern
Good for
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Peavey 6505 II is commonly used in
- Metal
- Hardcore
- Metalcore
- Death Metal
- Heavy Metal
cited
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.
Pedals that stack with the Peavey 6505 II
Shin's Music Dumbloid
Shins Music
20% matchShin's Music Dumbloid takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Greer Mizuki blue
Greer
19% matchRun Greer Mizuki blue after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
19% matchRun JAM Pedals Chill after Peavey 6505 II in the signal chain, clear of Peavey 6505 II's own gain stage
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
18% matchStack Suhr Shiba Drive on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Walrus Audio Fathom
Walrus Audio
13% matchKeep Peavey 6505 II's bright voice out front: Walrus Audio Fathom goes in Peavey 6505 II's effects loop so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-8 Digital Delay
Boss
13% matchKeep Peavey 6505 II's bright voice out front: Boss DD-8 Digital Delay goes in Peavey 6505 II's effects loop so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Highpoint
Walrus Audio
12% matchWhat Walrus Audio Highpoint brings here leans toward analog warmth — that's worth building a pairing around
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchSpaceman Effects Atlas IV takes that high gain character and pushes it toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Randall RD40 Diavlo
Randall
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Randall Thrasher 50W Head
Randall
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Randall RD20-112 Diavlo 20W 1x12 Combo
Randall
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Ceriatone Chupacabra 50
Ceriatone
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Randall Thrasher 120W 2-Channel Head
Randall
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head
Revv
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Peavey 6505 II?+
The closest matches in character are the Randall RD40 Diavlo, the Randall Thrasher 50W Head, the Randall RD20-112 Diavlo 20W 1x12 Combo. Budget picks: PRS MT 15 V1 Mark Tremonti Signature 2-Channel 15W Head. Boutique upgrades: Marshall JCM800 2203.
What pairs well with the Peavey 6505 II?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Shin's Music Dumbloid, Greer Mizuki blue, JAM Pedals Chill — Shin's Music Dumbloid takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight.
How much does the Peavey 6505 II cost?+
Around $1547.59 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).