MXR EVH5150 EVH 5150 Overdrive

The EVH 5150 Overdrive features multi-stage MOSFETs, a 3-band EQ, a Boost switch, and a noise gate for a versatile range of OD and distortion tones.

• This pedal can be powered by a 9-volt battery, a Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter, or the DC Brick™, Iso-Brick™, and Mini Iso-Brick™ power supplies (not included).

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 uses today. 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.

• Designed in close collaboration with Eddie Van Halen
• Infuses any rig with legendary EVH tones
• Features 3-band EQ section for versatile tweakability
• Boost switch adds extra gain and compression
• Gate control engages noise gate
• Power: The 5150 Overdrive is powered by one 9-volt battery, a 9-volt AC adapter such as the Dunlop ECB003/ECB003EU, or the DC Brick and Iso-Brick power supplies.

1. GATE control engages noise gate—knob illuminates yellow when active—and sets gate threshold
2. OUTPUT knob controls overall effect volume
3. BASS knob cuts/boosts low frequencies
4. MID knob cuts/boosts midrange frequencies
5. TREBLE knob cuts/boosts high frequencies
6. GAIN knob sets overdrive intensity
7. BOOST switch increases amount of gain and compression
8. FOOTSWITCH toggles effect on/ bypass (blue LED indicates on)

• Input Impedance 740 kΩ
• Output Impedance 1 kΩ
• Nominal Output Level* -22 dBV
• Maximum Output Level 0 dBV
• Noise Floor**
• Gate Open -76 dBV
• Gate Closed -93 dBV
• Controls
• BOOST Preamp Gain, +6 dB
• BASS ±5 dB, 30 Hz
• MID ±5 dB, 650 Hz
• TREBLE ±5 dB, 10 kHz
• Bypass True Hardwire
• Current Draw
• Bypassed 12.5 mA
• Effect on, Gate
• Engaged 14.5 mA
• Power Supply DC 9 volts (not included)