Peavey 6505 1992 Original Guitar Amplifier Head

The legendary Peavey 6505 1992 Original is the ultimate rock 'n' roll guitar amplifier, delivering super-rock crunch, harmonic-rich sustain, and searing high-gain drive. Revered by touring and studio professionals worldwide, it's the amplifier that defined a genre and continues to shape the sound of modern rock and metal.

The undisputed go-to for rock, hardcore, and metal since 1992, the 6505 1992 Original is known for its raw tone, relentless power, and road-proven reliability. Loaded with five (5) 12AX7 preamp tubes and four (4) 6L6GC power tubes, it delivers massive headroom, tight low-end, and aggressive mids.

With a powerful 120 watts RMS output, this amplifier is built for any stage. Independent Pre-Gain and Post-Gain controls per channel provide extensive gain shaping—from crisp cleans to crushing distortion. Peavey's Presence and Resonance controls, combined with a shared 3-band EQ, allow precise tone sculpting to suit any mix.

Additional features include a footswitchable effects loop, bright and crunch switches on the rhythm channel, and a supplied 2-button footswitch for channel and loop control. Compatible with 4Ω, 8Ω, and 16Ω speaker cabinets, the 6505 integrates easily into any professional rig.

From glassy clean tones to stadium-level overdrive and endless sustain, the 6505 1992 Original delivers unmatched power, tone, and versatility—making it the centrepiece of the iconic 6505 series.

Key Features

• 120W RMS all-tube guitar amplifier head
  
• 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 x 6L6GC power tubes
  
• Rhythm and Lead channels with independent Pre-Gain and Post-Gain controls
  
• Shared 3-band EQ with Presence and Resonance controls
  
• Footswitchable effects loop
• Bright and Crunch switches on Rhythm channel
  
• Includes 2-button footswitch (channel & effects loop)
  
• Speaker outputs: 4Ω / 8Ω / 16Ω compatible