Peavey 5150/6505 ???? quest to DG rig.

Bound · 01-16-2008, 05:51 PM

So I've been eyeballing the 5150//6505 2x12 combo and it sounds mighty tempting. Basically the half-stack is overkill right now, and I'm sick of lugging it around to auditions//open-mic's, etc.

First things first, yes I have played a 5150 and I do like them.

I know a lot of you guys are quite knowledgable with these pups so heres some things I'm interested in as I'm quite ignorant with the amp itself.

What's the difference between the 5150 I, II's etc?

Should I be looking for a specific year/type?

What should I consider when shopping for them?

Is the 6505 any different from its counterpart?

Will the combo need a speaker UG?

and anything else you would care to contribute...

Thanks in advance,
Matt.

Edroz · 01-16-2008, 06:02 PM

What's the difference between the 5150 I, II's etc? the II has an extra channel and seems to have a slightly smoother, refined sound, whereas the I is more aggressive sounding.

Should I be looking for a specific year/type? nah, they've been pretty consistent throughout the years.

What should I consider when shopping for them? the only thing i'd consider is price.

Is the 6505 any different from its counterpart? i've AB'd both, they are identical to my ears

Will the combo need a speaker UG? i like the Sheffeild speakers, so i'd say no. personal preference, you'll have to decide that one

i do have to question the weight issue you have with a half stack. the 5150 combo is one heavy mutha. i'd take a head/ cab setup anyday, just for the fact i can split up the weight

. a 4x12 or 2x12 cab or head on it's own is alot lighter than the 5150/6505 2x12 combo.

Bound · 01-16-2008, 06:20 PM

Lol, I have a custom built retro 4x12, the thing is a motha, that and it takes up my whole trunk. It's really not the weight but the sheer mass that gets me.

thanks for all the info, much appreciated!

budda · 01-16-2008, 06:37 PM

I'd also get a head and 212.

the combo is 84 lbs. my 412 is 95 lbs i believe.

if you dont want shared EQ, get the 5150 II

7slinger · 01-16-2008, 06:55 PM

I'm also shopping a bit for one of these...

let's make sure we don't get into a bidding war with each other if you're on ebay

Bound · 01-16-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7slinger

I'm also shopping a bit for one of these...

let's make sure we don't get into a bidding war with each other if you're on ebay

lol... I'll let ya know when I start bidding on stuff

7StringofAblicK · 01-16-2008, 08:38 PM

the I is a better bet, but i've coaxed good tones out of both. The II doesn't have an extra channel, it just has separate EQ and an extra preamp tube to accommodate cleaner tones on the rhythm channel.

Bound · 01-16-2008, 09:24 PM

Clean... I don't need no stinking clean

I need only two channels, and they are punchyouinthefuckingface and meltyourgodamneardrums *psssshhhhhhaaaaa*

No really, though.. good to know and will be considered.

nordhauser06 · 01-16-2008, 09:53 PM

The original 5150 is the way to go

7StringofAblicK · 01-16-2008, 11:04 PM

need to leads? the I is a no brainer. enough gain on each channel for rhythm and lead tones. channel one is a bit fatter, but both have too much gain for their own good

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01-16-2008, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bound SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woostah Mass! Posts: 684 Real Name: Mateus Main Seven: Washburn WG-587 Rig: Ashdown FA60H Thanked: 11	Peavey 5150/6505 ???? quest to DG rig. So I've been eyeballing the 5150//6505 2x12 combo and it sounds mighty tempting. Basically the half-stack is overkill right now, and I'm sick of lugging it around to auditions//open-mic's, etc. First things first, yes I have played a 5150 and I do like them. I know a lot of you guys are quite knowledgable with these pups so heres some things I'm interested in as I'm quite ignorant with the amp itself. What's the difference between the 5150 I, II's etc? Should I be looking for a specific year/type? What should I consider when shopping for them? Is the 6505 any different from its counterpart? Will the combo need a speaker UG? and anything else you would care to contribute... Thanks in advance, Matt. my mother.... she never loved me. She always says she wishes shes was a raped by someone else ~Borat

01-16-2008, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Edroz new album soon! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,060 Real Name: Ed Drozdowsky Main Seven: Carvin DC727C w/ OFR7 Main ERG: Agile Septor 27" Rig: Brunetti Pirata 141 Thanked: 21	What's the difference between the 5150 I, II's etc? the II has an extra channel and seems to have a slightly smoother, refined sound, whereas the I is more aggressive sounding. Should I be looking for a specific year/type? nah, they've been pretty consistent throughout the years. What should I consider when shopping for them? the only thing i'd consider is price. Is the 6505 any different from its counterpart? i've AB'd both, they are identical to my ears Will the combo need a speaker UG? i like the Sheffeild speakers, so i'd say no. personal preference, you'll have to decide that one i do have to question the weight issue you have with a half stack. the 5150 combo is one heavy mutha. i'd take a head/ cab setup anyday, just for the fact i can split up the weight . a 4x12 or 2x12 cab or head on it's own is alot lighter than the 5150/6505 2x12 combo. www.myspace.com/eddrozdowsky www.seasonofmourning.com www.insatanity.com www.myspace.com/insatanity http://www.vadercabinets.com/id3.html

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01-16-2008, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 2,456 Real Name: Patrick Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: 5150>TC Gsys>Rec4x12 Thanked: 5	I'm also shopping a bit for one of these... let's make sure we don't get into a bidding war with each other if you're on ebay DenyThyNature

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01-16-2008, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bound SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woostah Mass! Posts: 684 Real Name: Mateus Main Seven: Washburn WG-587 Rig: Ashdown FA60H Thanked: 11	Lol, I have a custom built retro 4x12, the thing is a motha, that and it takes up my whole trunk. It's really not the weight but the sheer mass that gets me. thanks for all the info, much appreciated!

01-16-2008, 08:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
7StringofAblicK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,700 Real Name: Eric Rose Main Seven: Carvin/Hellraiser 7 Rig: VHT Pittbull 100/CL Thanked: 17	the I is a better bet, but i've coaxed good tones out of both. The II doesn't have an extra channel, it just has separate EQ and an extra preamp tube to accommodate cleaner tones on the rhythm channel. Ramen!

01-16-2008, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bound SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woostah Mass! Posts: 684 Real Name: Mateus Main Seven: Washburn WG-587 Rig: Ashdown FA60H Thanked: 11	Clean... I don't need no stinking clean I need only two channels, and they are punchyouinthefuckingface and meltyourgodamneardrums psssshhhhhhaaaaa No really, though.. good to know and will be considered.

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nordhauser06 ebb Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 149 Real Name: Hunter Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Custom Main ERG: My Cock Rig: '88 Boogie Mark III Thanked: 0	The original 5150 is the way to go FT/FS: Guitars -Ibanez IC300 [Bridge: DiMarzio Breed; Neck: DiMarzio TZ] -Jay Turser Warlord [Bridge: Duncan Dimebucker; Neck: Bill Lawrence XL500] Misc -EMG 81/85 set -DigiTech Whammy IV -Dunlop Crybaby from Hell Looking to trade my jem77fp for a UVPWH or a 1077XL in the US. PM me for pics and info.

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7StringofAblicK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,700 Real Name: Eric Rose Main Seven: Carvin/Hellraiser 7 Rig: VHT Pittbull 100/CL Thanked: 17	need to leads? the I is a no brainer. enough gain on each channel for rhythm and lead tones. channel one is a bit fatter, but both have too much gain for their own good

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