Peavey 6505PLUSHEAD High Gain Metal Guitar Amplifier

The Peavey 6505+ (6505 Plus) is the evolution of the legendary 5150 II platform, long considered an industry standard for high-gain guitar amplification. Built around a fully tube-driven signal path featuring six 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6GC power amp tubes, the 6505+ delivers 120 watts of raw, aggressive power that has made it a fixture in metal, hardcore, and hard rock for decades. Its two footswitchable channels — Rhythm and Lead — each feature independent three-band EQ, resonance, presence, pre-gain, and post-gain controls, giving players extensive tone-shaping ability without relying on external pedals.

The 6505+ distinguishes itself from the original 6505 with a more refined rhythm channel that offers improved clarity and usability at lower gain settings, making it more versatile across playing styles. The lead channel retains the tight, aggressive saturation the series is known for, capable of everything from chunky palm-muted rhythms to searing lead tones. Whether tracking in the studio or performing on stage, the 6505+ provides the kind of authoritative tube-driven sound that has anchored countless albums and tours in the heavy music world.