5150 use diode clipping?

[rps14a]

i tried to search and couldnt find an answer. it seems like with so many tubes it wouldnt need it, but the gain is just so crazy. i was wondering if the 5150 or 5150 II used diode clipping or if it is actual all tube distortion.




chris

[jgcable]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

It uses diode clipping.

[JerryP]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

The 5150 doesn't use any diode clipping. It's all tube.
Jerry

[jgcable]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

I stand corrected. The not yet released Marshall ELVH 5150 uses clipping diodes but not the 5150. I guess the 6 stages of gain eliminate the need for clipping diodes.

[nonamemx]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

Oh my god, an upcoming Marshall EVH sig?

Good lord, I'll start scrounging pennies right now.

[rocksoldier]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

Where did you here about the Evh Marshall?
I thought it was just rumours a while ago...
Any info about the amp?

[jgcable]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

I heard from a reliable source that it is a go. That is one of the reasons EVH left Peavey.

[siggy14]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

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I stand corrected. The not yet released Marshall ELVH 5150 uses clipping diodes but not the 5150. I guess the 6 stages of gain eliminate the need for clipping diodes.

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You know what that means, a amp that will be probaly be at least $2000 with diode clipping that does not sound as good as the peavey 5150. Please Eddie for the love of music do not let them put in diode clipping!

[rps14a]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

and i take it the 5150 II doesnt either, just more tube distortion?

chris

[jgcable]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

I have never heard that the 5150 II has more tube distortion. The band I am in has 2 of them. Both the 5150 block letter and the 5150II. The guitarist prefers the block letter 5150. I believe the 5150II has a better clean channel but I have never heard that it has more gain. At least the one in our rehearsal space doesn't.

[Twisteramps]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

Go by how the amp sounds, not whether or not it has a diode clipping circuit. Most of your favorite classic tones that are pushed with a diode clipping pedal, for cryin' out loud. I can think of plenty of 'all tube' amps that sound like crap and several great sounding 'diode clipping' amps. Use your ears.

Pete

[JerryP]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

The 5150II doesn't use diodes either. It has less gain than the original. It has an extra tube, but that's for the rhythm channel.
Jerry

[StarRider]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

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Oh my god, an upcoming Marshall EVH sig?

Good lord, I'll start scrounging pennies right now.

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Eddir going back to what he began with Marshall and Charvel [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[thebisch]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

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Go by how the amp sounds, not whether or not it has a diode clipping circuit. Most of your favorite classic tones that are pushed with a diode clipping pedal, for cryin' out loud. I can think of plenty of 'all tube' amps that sound like crap and several great sounding 'diode clipping' amps. Use your ears.

Pete

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AMEN! When will people learn to judge tone with their ears and not their eyes and spec sheets?

[rps14a]

Re: 5150 use diode clipping?

http://www.vhlinks.com/vbforums/show...6&page=1&pp=15

seems to be some controversy on the marshall/evh thing