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MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive Pedal

Guitar Overdrive Pedal with 3-band EQ, Gain Control, Output Control, Boost Switch, and Intelligent Noise Gate
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5150 Blue Channel in a Box

Designed in conjunction with Eddie Van Halen, the MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive effects pedal is a sonic replica of an EVH 5150 III's blue channel. This amp-in-a-box pedal has the high gain of the amplifier and just as much string-to-string clarity. A 3-band EQ lets you dial the pedal in to complement your rig. An onboard boost adds gain and compression for punching through the mix. And a one-knob Smart Gate function, modeled after a Sweetwater-favorite M135 pedal, keeps the 5150 Overdrive quiet at higher-gain settings. Get that classic Blue channel sound with the MXR EVH 5150 pedal today!

MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive Pedal at a Glance:
  • Overdrive pedal based on the Blue channel of the EVH 5150 amplifier
  • 3-band EQ lets you dial in your perfect tone
  • Add extra punch to your sound with the +6dB Boost
  • Intelligent noise gate reacts slowly when you're holding sustained notes and faster when your playing speeds up
  • True-bypass operation keeps your tone clean when not engaged
  • Runs from a 9-volt battery or power supply
Get that classic Van Halen sound with the EVH 5150 Overdrive pedal!

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Overdrive
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Bypass Switching: True Hardwire
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply required (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Height: 1.5"
  • Width: 5"
  • Depth: 3.75"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EVH5150

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Rated 5/5

The Only Overdrive Pedal You Need

I've had so many different OD pedals going in and out of my rig, but this one will forever stay. The smart noise gate is an awesome feature that I think every rock/metal guitarist needs to get rid of that unwanted hiss.
Rated 5/5

Best sounding overdrive

I love this and I have been searching for something user friendly. This will give you the drive you need and still have clarity.
Music background: Touring
Rated 5/5

EVH gear proven best on market

I am saying this is the Best Overdrive pedal out there hands down. Eddie really made his stuff with the heart and soul. I never heard any better out there on the market or even custom. On top of the fact that Sweetwater is amazing and didn't make me wait a month for it. Love to both. R.I.P Mr Edward Van Halen.
Music background: Rock, Funk rock and metal.
Rated 5/5

Great pedal

I put this directly through the clean channel on my Marshall and all I can say is that is everything I expected and more. MXR and EVH have crafted something excellent.
Rated 5/5

Fantastic. Highly recommend.

I've tried so many different overdrive and distortion pedals over the years. Never really found one I was crazy about. Well not anymore. Cranked this through my 40 watt 12" Blues Deluxe. So good. Runs the gamut from dirty blues, to hard rock crunch, to very heavy. Built-in noise gate is a nice added feature. It is a dial, so adjustable. The Boost button is nice as well. You can get it with your foot. Nice if you need a tiny bump for a solo, rather than playing with your guitar volume on 8'ish and dialing up for a solo. Personal preference, of course. Always nice to have options.
Music background: 30+ years of guitar playing
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