This is the third incarnation of the infamous 5150 head, now featuring an added third channel. From the original Peavey line, the 5150 series is known for delivering vast amounts of gain while still offering a more reserved “Clean/Crunch” sound on the green channel. This amp is in superb condition and looks practically new. Here’s what Peavey has to say about it:
"This hand-customized EVH 5150III® 100S head is identical to the setup Eddie Van Halen most recently toured with, featuring his exact same custom modifications. Not just dressed in a seductively dark finish, this 100-watt Stealth head roars with its own unique voice - tweaked with added features specifically to meet Eddie Van Halen's touring requirements.
Channel one soars with pristine and sparkling cleans; channel two features increased gain for greater sustain and is re-voiced for improved low-mid frequency definition; channel three also features increased gain and improved range for the "low" control. Each channel has its own versatile controls (volume, gain, presence, low, mid, high), as well as a rear-panel resonance control knob that dials in fine-tuned low-end response."