The Peavey 6505 Head MKII is a high-gain amplifier head specially reissued for its 30th anniversary. Perfect for the modern metal and hard rock player its loaded with useful features and that authentic original Peavey 6506 tone to supercharge your music. With 120 watts of power output and two channels with independent gain and tone controls this amp delivers the iconic sound and performance that has made Peavey a popular choice among shredders and chuggers for decades.
The 6505 Head MKII features four 6L6GC power tubes and six 12AX7 preamp tubes for a classic tube-driven sound. The shared 3-band EQ and presence control allow for further tonal shaping while the series effects loop provides easy integration with your favourite external effects pedals. And with its rugged metal enclosure ensuring a lasting performance this amp is ready to deliver the explosive sound you need to make your music stand out.
The reissued Peavey 6505 II Head: A legend returns Peaveys 6505 II Head is a legendary amplifier that helped create an entire genre of music and to mark its 30th anniversary Peavey is proud to launch the reissued 6505 II Head. The reissue is true to form cosmetically and sonically with a top-secret output transformer made in an undisclosed location to mimic the magical crushing tone of the original series. Improved consistency and tone After countless hours of A/B comparisons conversations with scores of users and artists and deep dives into the amplifier at a component level Peavey discovered some items had drifted resulting in a midrange that varied from amp to amp. In response they developed a top-secret output transformer which has improved consistency and tone. The reissued 6505 II Head includes six 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6GC power amp tubes and has separate equaliser and power amp controls for each channel.
Effortless footswitch sound shaping Elevate your guitar sound with the Crunch and Bright switches on the Rhythm channel. The Crunch switch delivers a gritty aggressive tone perfect for heavy metal and hard rock while the Bright switch adds clarity and definition to your sound. With footswitch control you can easily toggle these features on and off during your performance giving you complete control over your tone. Discover the iconic sound of heavy metal and hard rock with the Peavey 6505 MKII 120W Amp Head and its powerful tone control features.
Channel-specific equalisers and controls The Peavey 6505 MKII 120W Amp Head gives you complete control over your sound with separate equaliser sections for each channel. This allows you to fine-tune your tone to match your playing style and preferences whether youre playing clean or adding distortion and overdrive. But thats not all – the amp head also features separate power amp controls (Resonance and Presence) for each channel giving you even more control over your sound. These controls let you adjust the low-end and high-end frequencies to create a more balanced and defined sound that cuts through the mix. And with separate preamp controls (Pre and Post Gain) for each channel you can adjust the levels of distortion and overdrive to suit your playing style and the requirements of your performance.
Features to satisfy any distortion devotee The Peavey 6505 II Head has a range of features including two distinct tube channels with footswitch control LED “active” indicators for each channel a bright switch for Rhythm channel and a crunch switch on Rhythm channel with footswitch control. It also includes a bias test point on the rear panel an effects loop with footswitch control and a metal three-button footswitch with a detachable 25″ cable.
Specifications
Product Name: Peavey 6505 MKII 120W Amp Head
Product Code: PV00592700
Tubes: Six 12AX7 preamp and four 6L6GC power amp tubes
Output Power: 120 Watts RMS into 16 8 or 4 Ohms
Channels: Two distinct tube channels with footswitch control
Channel Indicators: LED “active” indicators for each channel
Rhythm Channel: Bright switch for added clarity and definition
Rhythm Channel: Crunch switch for distortion and overdrive
Equalizer: Separate equalizer sections for each channel
Power Amp Controls: Separate Resonance and Presence controls for each channel
Preamp Controls: Separate Pre and Post Gain controls for each channel
Standby Switch: Standby power switch
Bias Test Points: Bias test points on rear panel
Effects Loop: Effects loop with footswitch control
Preamp Output: 1/4″ Preamp output jack
Speaker Outputs: Two parallel 1/4″ speaker output jacks with selectable impedance (4 8 16 ohm)
Footswitch: Metal three button footswitch with detachable 25″ cable
Dimensions: 10″ (254 mm) x 26.625″ (676 mm) x 11.75″ (298 mm)
Weight: 48.3 lbs (21.91 kg)
