A lean tone machine.

The 2x12 Peavey 6505 212 Combo Guitar Amp pours out a punishing 60W through 2 Sheffield 1200 speakers in a closed-back cabinet for aggressive tone with plenty of low end. The Peavey 6505 Amp features a footswitchable lead/rhythm channel select and reverb defeat. Master controls include 3-band EQ, resonance, and presence. Rhythm channel uses pre/post gain controls and bright/crunch switches. Lead channel has pre/post gain controls only. Footswitch included.

The 6505 Series guitar amplifiers are named in celebration of Peavey's first 40 years, (1965-2005). While known as the 5150 Series, these amps became the undisputed go-to guitar amps for scores of rock, hardcore, and metal bands because of their raw tone, relentless power, and road-proven reliability.

Made in the USA.

Peavey 6505 212 Combo 2x12 Guitar Amp Features:

• 60W
• Closed-back cabinet
• 2 - 12" Sheffield 1200 speakers
• 2 footswitchable channels
• Reverb
• 3-band EQ
• Resonance
• Presence
• 5 - 12AX7 preamp tubes
• 2 - 6l6 power amp tubes
  
  Made in the USA

A flexible combo you know will sound fantastic. Order yours now.

Peavey 6505 212 Combo 2x12 Guitar Amp Specifications:

• 30-1/4"W x 24-1/4"H x 12"D
• 84.5 lbs.

Peavey 6505 212 Combo 2x12 Guitar Amp

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Peavey 5150/6505

Posted by Ducels from Valley Forge, PA on Jul 31, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

I own the 5150, but they are the same thing. I purchased mine for $500 used. The amp does a flawless job of playing distorted sounds. Pushing the gain past about 6.5 does not sound very good, but I have never had to go past 5. Clean tones are good enough, but that's not why I bought the amp. It is VERY loud. With the Pre-Gain on 5, you only have to put Post-Gain on 2 or 3 to be heard over a drummer. I leave it on 1 when playing at home.

My only complaint with the amp is not necessarily the weight of it, which is understandable, but rather the lack of useful handles. The handles on the top of it are pretty awful.

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the hulk in a amp.!!

Posted by james fromal from brookhaven pa.-philly on Nov 13, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: classic, hard, rock

built like a tank, very good natural distortation, spring reverb, nice cleans on rythen channel-no onboard effects except reverb; the way it should be. it is hissy due to such high gain-note; swapping tubes will not cure this-its just in the circutery. very heavy for a combo, due to its heavy duty construction-overall very good amp.-also fair price for such quality construction & sound!

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Great Amp

Posted by Brian from Riverside, CA on Aug 11, 2008

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Classic Rock, Alternative, Prog. Rock

First of all, let me just say that if you're crazy about all that ultra-distortion Metal, don't buy this amp because of it's insane amounts of gain. Yes, it does have an ungoddly amount gain, but once it gets fairly past 6 or so, you get a hissy kind of tone that is really undesirable. So if that's the case, buy an 'ol JCM 800 and slap an OD in front of it instead. However, if you appreciate good 'ol power tube sound, and a thick chunky tone with a good amount of gain, this amp is without a doubt for you. Another thing is if you want EVH tone, look no further, the 6505 is PERFECT for that. This amp is LOUD. One of my gripes is actually just how loud it is. The Reverb is laughable, but at least it's there. The clean channel on the combo is quite better, and it actually sounds good. The system took me getting used to since I'm a Marshall guy, but once I knew how it all worked it suited me pretty well. The amp is also HEAVY so don't think it'll be a simple pick up and go to your friends house ordeal. All and all good value and I'm happy with it.

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Bismuth

Posted by Boston from Kalamazoo, MI on Aug 4, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Metal

I've played through quite a few amps before buying the Peavey 6505 2x12 combo. What I got was an amp that is easy to use and sounds great! I use to think that Peavey was a so-so company with so-so equipment. I was wrong. This amp has a scorching lead/distorted channel that cuts through quite nicely. The clean channel is good... not the best, but good. The only thing bad I would have to say is that it is a beast to carry, but that's due mostly to the rugged and roadworthy construction.

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Peavey 6505

Posted by Sirlimecat@yahoo.com from Philly on Jan 24, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musicain Lead Guitarist

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Neoclassical, Progressive

This amp can do lighter tones though, not great but do-able Most people do not buy this amp for clean tones. It isn't a jack of all trades amp, but it does do one thing near perfect. High gain tones from this amp are just liquidy and smooth, you can feel the low end in your chest while palm mutting, if you play a lighter style of music this amp is not for you, but if you play anything ranging from Classic Rock to Modern Metal, it gets the job done by far.

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