Peavey 6505 1992 Original 120W 2-Channel Guitar Amplifier Head

The Peavey 6505 1992 Original is the result of extensive research and development to produce the ultimate rock 'n' roll guitar amp, featuring super rock crunch, harmonic-rich sustain, and screaming metal drive like you've never heard from another amp. The undisputed go-to guitar amplifier for scores of rock, hardcore and metal bands for its raw tone, relentless power and road-proven reliability, the 6505 features five 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6GC power amp tubes, with presence and resonance controls and three-band EQ for taming its notorious tone. These features, combined with its classic ultra-high gain preamp capabilities and monstrous 120 W power section, result in an amp with awesome stage presence and enough volume for any gig. For maximum flexibility, a footswitchable effects loop, preamp output and bright/crunch voicing switches (rhythm channel) have also been included. Because of its singular design and distinguished tone, the 6505 is in a category all its own.

Key Features

• 120 watts (rms) into 16, 8, or 4 ohms (switchable)
• 2-channel preamp switchable on front panel or remote footswitch
• Rhythm channel: pre-/post-gain, bright and crunch switches
• Five 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6GC power amp tubes
• Channels share 3-band EQ
• High and low gain inputs
• Presence and resonance controls
• Switchable post-EQ effects loop
• Preamp output
• Footswitch included
• Lead channel: pre-/post-gain
• Universal AC Input Selector for worldwide use

Technical Specifications

POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION
Rated Power & Load
120 W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms
Power @ Clipping
(Typically, @ 5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 V AC line)
130 W RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms
(Bias must be reduced to measure)
Frequency Response
+0, -3 dB, 50 Hz to 20 kHz, @ 100 W RMS into 8 ohms
Hum & Noise
Greater than 75 dB below rated power
Power Amp EQ
Active Presence: +10 dB 2 kHz
Active Resonance: +10 dB @ cabinet resonant frequency
Power Consumption: (Domestic)
400 watts 50/60 Hz, 120 V AC
PREAMP SECTION
The following specs are measured @ 1 kHz with the controls preset as follows
Low & High EQ @ 0
Bright out
Lead & Rhythm Post @ 10
Presence & Resonance @ 0 dB
Nominal levels with Pre-Gains @ 5
Minimum levels with Pre-Gains @ 10
Preamp High Gain Input
Impedance: Very high Z, 470K ohms
LEAD CHANNEL (with channel select in)
Nominal Input Level: -80 dBV, -1 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: 92 dBV. /025 mV RMS
CLEAN CHANNEL: (with channel select out)
Nominal Input Level: +34 dBV, 20 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -50 dBV, 3 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 0 dBV, 1.0 V RMS
(Subtract 16 dB with Crunch switch in)
Preamp Low Gain Input: (-6 dB pad)
Impedance: High Z 44K ohms
All levels are increased by +6 dB
Effects Send
Load Impedance: 47K ohms or grater
Nominal Output: -10 dBV, 300 mV RMS
Effects Return
Impedance: Very high Z, 470K ohms
Designed Level: -10 dBV, 300 mV RMS
Preamp Output
Load Impedance: 47K ohms or grater
Nominal Output: +10 dBV, 3 V RMS
Remote Footswitch
Special 2 button unit with LED indicators (supplied)
Channel select & Effects loop bypass
System Hum & Noise @ Nominal Level
(Clean channel)
120 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted)
Greater than 74 dB below rated power
Equalization
Custom Low, Mid & High passive type EQ Push
Bright, (Rhythm channel only)
+6 dB @ 2 kHz
Push Crunch (Rhythm channel only) Increases gain