Peavey

6505® 1992 Original Guitar Amplifier Head

$1,699.99

The iconic guitar amp that started it all

The undisputed go-to guitar amp for scores of rock, hardcore, and metal bands since 1992. Known for its raw tone, relentless power, and road-proven reliability, the 6505 1992 Original delivers an unparalleled stage presence with enough volume for any gig. Packed with five (5) 12AX7 preamp tubes and four (4) 6L6GC power amp tubes, this beast generates a monstrous 120 watts RMS of power. With its merciless ultra-high gain preamp capabilities and innovative Presence and Resonance controls paired with a shared three-band EQ, you'll shape savage tones that cut through any venue. When combined with per-channel Pre-Gain and Post-Gain knobs providing near-infinite gain staging, the 6505 1992 Original offers endless sonic customization. With the power of the 6505 1992 Original behind you, elevate your sound to new heights in the studio or on stage.

Limitless power and customization

Enjoy dialing in your favorite tones with Pre-Gain and Post-Gain knobs that allow for extensive sonic customization. Ride the glassy crisp-clean rhythm tones or stomp the crunch to unleash the stadium shaking overdrive you expect from this one-of-a-kind amp. Tap into endless sustain and let your tones ring throughout the arena. For maximum flexibility, a footswitchable effects loop, preamp output and bright/crunch voicing switches (rhythm channel) are included. The included 2-button foot switch lets you toggle between Lead/Rhythm channels and effects loop switching with ease. Compatible with 16-, 8-, and 4-ohm speakers, the 6505 1992 Original is in a category all its own.

SKU: 03619250
  • 120 W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms
  • Lead and clean channels
  • Low, Mid, and High passive EQ
  • Active Presence and Resonance controls
  • Bright switch with +6 dB boost @ 2 kHz on the Rhythm channel
  • Crunch switch for increased gain on the Rhythm channel
  • High-gain and low-gain preamp inputs
  • Effects loop with send and return connections
  • Preamp output
  • Included two-button footswitch with LED indicators for channel selection and effects loop bypass

Tube

6x12AX7 / 4x6L6GC

Power

120W RMS

Impedance

4 / 8 /16 ohm

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6505® 1992 Original Guitar Amplifier Head

$1,699.99

$1,699.99

FAQ

Rated Power & Load 120 W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms

Power @ Clipping 130 W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms (Typically @ 5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 V AC line; bias must be reduced to measure)

Frequency Response +0, -3 dB, 50 Hz to 20 kHz, @ 100 W RMS into 8 ohms

Hum & Noise Greater than 75 dB below rated power

Power Amp EQ — Active Presence +10 dB 2 kHz

Power Amp EQ — Active Resonance +10 dB @ cabinet resonant frequency

Power Consumption (Domestic) 400 watts 50/60 Hz, 120 V AC

Preamp Measurement Conditions Measured @ 1 kHz with Low & High EQ @ 0; Bright out; Lead & Rhythm Post @ 10; Presence & Resonance @ 0 dB; nominal levels with Pre Gains @ 5; minimum levels with Pre Gains @ 10

Preamp High Gain Input — Impedance Very high Z, 470K ohms

Lead Channel (with channel select in) — Nominal Input Level -80 dBV, -1 mV RMS

Lead Channel (with channel select in) — Minimum Input Level 92 dBV. /025 mV RMS

Clean Channel (with channel select out) — Nominal Input Level +34 dBV, 20 mV RMS

Clean Channel (with channel select out) — Minimum Input Level -50 dBV, 3 mV RMS

Clean Channel (with channel select out) — Maximum Input Level 0 dBV, 1.0 V RMS

Clean Channel — Crunch Switch Adjustment Subtract 16 dB with Crunch switch in

Preamp Low Gain Input -6 dB pad; impedance: High Z 44K ohms; all levels are increased by +6 dB

Effects Send — Load Impedance 47K ohms or grater

Effects Send — Nominal Output -10 dBV, 300 mV RMS

Effects Return — Impedance Very high Z, 470K ohms

Effects Return — Designed Level -10 dBV, 300 mV RMS

Preamp Output — Load Impedance 47K ohms or grater

Preamp Output — Nominal Output +10 dBV, 3 V RMS

Remote Footswitch Special 2 button unit with LED indicators (supplied); channel select & Effects loop bypass

System Hum & Noise @ Nominal Level (Clean channel) Greater than 74 dB below rated power; 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted

Equalization Custom Low, Mid & High passive type EQ

Push Bright (Rhythm channel only) +6 dB @ 2 kHz

Push Crunch (Rhythm channel only) Increases gain

6505 1992 Original Manual

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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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