EVH 5150 OVERDRIVE
The MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive, a collaboration with Eddie Van Halen, delivers a wide range of overdriven, tube-like tones. Featuring a multi-stage MOSFET design, it offers flexible sound shaping with output, gain, and a 3-band EQ. A Boost switch adds extra gain and compression, while the Smart Gate circuit tames noise. This pedal is ideal for guitarists seeking classic to high-gain sounds, with features inspired by iconic tube amplifiers.
What MXR say about the EVH 5150 OVERDRIVE
The MXR® design team has collaborated with Eddie Van Halen to deliver a full range of powerful saturation and hyper-driven tones right at your feet. The resulting EVH 5150™ Overdrive joins hand-adjusted multi-stage MOSFETs with a full complement of controls to deliver overdriven tube-like tones and exceptional sonic flexibility through a wide variety of amps and speaker cabinets.
Whether on stage or in the studio, the EVH 5150 Overdrive's controls dial up the whole spectrum—from Eddie's groundbreaking early classic tones to the high gain, super-articulate sound he later used. Output and Gain controls set your volume and distortion levels, while the 3-band passive tone stack EQ section shapes your sound to taste. The Boost switch kicks the 5150 Overdrive into high gear with extra gain and compression, and the Gate control—powered by the Smart Gate® circuit—tames unwanted noise.
The EVH 5150 Overdrive features true bypass switching and comes in a road-worthy housing emblazoned with custom EVH artwork.
What guitarists say...
Guitarists praise the MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive for its powerful, crunchy tones and built-in noise gate, making it suitable for various musical genres, including Metal. Reviewers found it to be a valuable investment, especially when paired with an EVH-style guitar. Some users appreciated the form factor and features like the Smart Gate, while others found the EQ and Boost subtle. Overall, the pedal is well-regarded for its ability to deliver a range of tones, from classic to high-gain overdrive.
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