MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive

Eddie Van Halen Pedal

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.

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.

Input Impedance 740 k?
Output Impedance 1 k?
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