Peavey

6505® MH Guitar Mini Amp Head

The legendary tube amp that defined a genre all wrapped up in one compact, heavy-hitting package. Perfect for home, studio, or stage, the 6505 MH is known for its tube-driven tone that forged the sound of hard rock and modern metal. The 6505 MH packs the tenacity and attitude of the 6505 1992 Original amplifier head in a compact format that meets the needs of modern players.

Compact size, massive tone

Featuring an all-tube preamp and power amp, the 6505 MH tube guitar amp authentically produces the much-loved tones of the legendary Peavey 6505 1992 Original in a small, portable package. In fact, the 6505 MH tube amp has two channels that follow the same gain structure and voicing of its big brother! The two channels share a 3-band EQ, lush reverb, and an effects loop. The included footswitch controls channel switching, crunch, effects loop, and reverb giving you total control over your sound. Additionally, with a built-in resistive load, the 6505 MH can be played while disconnected from a speaker cabinet - the perfect feature for silent recording.

With the compact 6505 MH behind you, unleash your signature sound at home, in the studio, or on stage.

The sound of modern metal

The 6505 Series is well known for its distinctive tones and genre-defining sound. After bursting onto the hard rock stage in the early 90's, the 6505 Series tube guitar amps went on to create the sound of modern heavy metal. There are no metal amps more important to today's sound than the ones found in the 6505 Series. If you're in a heavy metal band today, or considering forming one in the near future, the 6505 Series tube amps are a foundational piece to craft your signature sound.

Start your Peavey 6505 Series adventure here

Tap into legendary tones in a size, format, and price that doesn't break your budget. Use the speaker defeat to rock this amp without a speaker right out of the box. Or, pair this head with a Peavey 112-6 guitar cabinet to get the most out of your 6505 MH investment. To learn more about the 6505 MH and other mini heads offered by Peavey, check out our mini heads comparison page.

SKU: 03614180
  • Stacked with (2) x EL84 power tubes and (3) x 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes
  • Features an attenuator switch for 20 watts, 5 watts, or 1 watt output power
  • Includes an MSDI™ (Microphone Simulated Direct Interface) Output with XLR and ground lift switch
  • Pairs with 16-ohm and 8-ohm speakers
  • Built-in speaker defeat switch and headphone output

Power

20 / 5 / 1W

Tube

3x12AX7 / 2xEL84

USB

Direct Recording

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6505® MH Guitar Mini Amp Head

$899.99

$899.99

MSDI Output for Studio-Quality Tone

Connect the USB output to your computer, and you’re ready to record studio-quality amp tones direct to your DAW — no microphone required.

Versatile Power Attenuation

Select 20-watt, 5-watt, or 1-watt mode with the 6505 MH onboard power attenuation capabilities.

No Speaker Cab Required

Defeat the speaker output for silent practice and silent recording sessions, no external speaker required.

Signature High Gain Sound

Drive the power stage hard at lower volumes, giving you the flexibility to rock at home, on the road, or in the studio.

Cutting-Edge Control

The included footswitch controls channel switching, crunch, effects loop, and reverb giving you total control over your sound.

Make Some Noise

Pair with a Peavey 112-6 Guitar Cabinet and get the most out of your 6505 MH investment.

See & hear the 6505 Mini Head in all its all tube glory

Testing the Peavey 6505® Mini Head

FAQ

The 6505 MH features two channels with the same gain structure and voicing of the full-size 6505. The lower wattage of the 6505 MH does mean you will have relatively less clean headroom before breakup occurs.

20 watts of tube power can get pretty loud, and could perform well in a small-band format if the other musicians are using amps of similar power. Keep in mind that your volume is largely determined by the sensitivity of your speakers, not just the amp's wattage.

With the 5-watt and 1-watt settings, the 6505 MH will begin breaking up into distortion earlier. You will be able to achieve "cranked amp" tones at lower volume levels.

Yes. The 6505 MH has a speaker defeat switch to practice with headphones or record silently via the Microphone Simulated Direct Interface output.

Extremely effective. Use MSDI to send the sound of a miked 12-inch speaker direct to the PA or recording interface, without the need to set up a microphone or speaker cabinet.

Three 12AX preamp tubes and two EL84 power tubes.

T.S.I. shows you the status of your output tubes at a glance: Green means the tubes are operating normally, Red means a tube fault is detected or may fail soon. T.S.I. is designed to alert you to potential tube failure before a gig, and will automatically protect your amp's circuitry if a tube does fail.

Color Black

Connectivity Wired

Instrument Electric Guitar

Number of Channels 2

Amplifier Type Guitar Mini Amp Head

Power 20 Watts RMS

Impedance 16 or 8 Ohms (switchable)

Amplifier Technology Tube

Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7 / ECC83

Power Tubes 2 x EL84

Shipping Weight 9.3 kg

Shipping Dimensions 19.375 × 13.125 × 12.375 in

6505 MH Owner's Manual

If you have questions concerning product operation, support or warranty, please Contact Us!

We can also be reached by phone at 877-732-8391 (toll free in the US).

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Speaker Outputs

1 (8-/16-ohm)

Size/Weight

7.25-in x 14-in x 7.75-in/17 lbs.

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Speaker Outputs

1 (8-/16-ohm)

Size/Weight

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Tone/Character

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Speaker Outputs

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Size/Weight

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Tone/Character

Massive, tenacious and saturated, the classic sound of high-gain metal

Wattage Modes

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Speaker Outputs

2 (4-/8-/16-ohm)

Size/Weight

10-in x 26.6-in x 11.75-in/48.3 lbs.

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