Congratulations! purchased a rock & roll monster. The Peavey 5150 is the result of an extensive research and development project with guitar legend Edward Van Ha/en to produce the ultimate rock & roll guitar amp. You’re ready to experience super rock crunch,
Before you begin, please take the time to read this operating guide, familiarizing yourself with the 5750’s controls and functions.
1 INPUTS
The 5150’s input block features HIGH [l] and NORMAL [2] gain
3 inputs. The HIGH gain input has twice the gain of the NORMAL gain input and should be used when maximum overdrive is desired. When both inputs are used simultaneously, the 5150 automatically switches to the normal gain mode (6 dB pad). Situations where both inputs are used at once (alternating between two guitars on stage using both inputs, etc.) should be avoided if peak overdrive is expected from the amp. Experimentation with your particular guitar/pickup into each input will determine which input is best for your sound.
CHAMUEL SELECTSMITCH
3 Allows selection of the RHYTHM or LEAD channel. Depressing the switch to the “in” position activates the LEAD channel. The red LED light will illuminate to indicate that the LEAD channel is active. In the “out” position the RHYTHM channel is activated and the green LED illuminates. Channels may be remotely selected using the 5150’s footswitch. If remote selection is desired the channel select switch must be set to the “in” position (LEAD channel).
lEADPRE& PDSTGAIR
8 The LEAD CHANNEL PRE GAIN
[8]controls the input level and
13 works with the LEAD CHANNEL POST GAIN [13] to determine the overall volume/overdrive of the LEAD channel. Lower settings of the PRE GAIN control produce a relatively clean, undistorted sound while the middle to high settings produce harmonically rich distortion and screaming overdrive/sustain. Since both PRE and POST GAIN controls work in “combo,” a basic
amount of overdrive/sustain you want for the LEAD channel. Then, with the POST GAIN control adjust for overall volume.
RHYTHMPRE& POSTGAIN
The RHYTHM channel PRE [4] and POST GAIN [12] operate in the same manner as the LEAD channel gain controls. For most applications, the RHYTHM channel should be set up with the PRE GAIN at the lower, “cleaner” settings (0 - 4) and the POST GAIN set for overall volume. The RHYTHM channel can be converted to a second “lead” channel by activating the CRUNCH SWITCH [6].
BRIGHTSWITCH
Activates a preset boost in the treble frequencies (6 dB at 2 kHz) and affects only the rhythm channel.
CRUNCH 'SELECTSWITCH
Boosts the gain of the rhythm channel to create a second “lead” channel. Depress to the “in” position to activate.
The 5150’s equalization block features passive LOW, MID, and
HIGH EQ that is custom tailored to Edward Van Halen’s sound.
