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The Sound of Modern Metal Peavey's 6505 II marks the 30th anniversary of one of metal's most iconic guitar amplifiers. Armed with six 12AX7 preamp tubes, a 6L6GC-fueled power section, and a custom-built output transformer, this 120-watt behemoth is true to form, both cosmetically and sonically, to the original 6505 — right down to the plexiglass on its front. This footswitchable 2-channel tube head includes a 3-band EQ, plus Resonance and Presence knobs, on each channel. You also get per-channel Pre gain and Post gain controls. What's more, a footswitchable Crunch boost and Bright switch on the Rhythm channel propel you from spanking cleans to a full-blown pyroclastic surge without missing a beat. A Preamp Out jack and an effects loop round out the 6505 II's arena-ready features. If you want to harness the sound of modern metal, the 6505 II is the latest iteration of the amp that originally Sweetwater is an Authorized Peavey Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty Peavey 6505 II 120W 2-channel Tube Head 120-watt, 2-channel Tube Head with 3-band EQ, Resonance and Presence Controls, Pre Gain and Post Gain Controls, Crunch Boost, Bright Switch, Effects Loop, and 3-button Footswitch The Sound of Modern Metal Peavey's 6505 II marks the 30th anniversary of one of metal's most iconic guitar amplifiers. Armed with six 12AX7 preamp tubes, a 6L6GC-fueled power section, and a custom-built output transformer, this 120-watt behemoth is true to form, both cosmetically and sonically, to the original 6505 — right down to the plexiglass on its front. This footswitchable 2-channel tube head includes a 3-band EQ, plus Resonance and Presence knobs, on each channel. You also get per-channel Pre gain and Post gain controls. What's more, a footswitchable Crunch boost and Bright switch on the Rhythm channel propel you from spanking cleans to a full-blown pyroclastic surge without missing a beat. A Preamp Out jack and an effects loop round out the 6505 II's arena-ready features. If you want to harness the sound of modern metal, the 6505 II is the latest iteration of the amp that originally defined it. 120 watts of stadium-filling brutality The 6505 II delivers a range of sounds that harken back to Peavey's original high-gain heavyweight (the one named after the code for California's involuntary psychiatric hold). This guitar amplifier head's preamp section is loaded with — count 'em — six 12AX7 tubes, while its 120-watt power section contains four 6L6GC tubes. The secret to the 6505 II's period-correct tonality, however, is its custom-designed output transformer. After countless hours of A/B comparisons, conversations with users and artists, and deep dives into the amplifier at a component level, Peavey engineers formulated the perfect design; one that's able to accurately re-create the magical, crushing sound that, to quote Guitar Player magazine, "defined a generation of guitar tone." Take command of the raging beast The Peavey 6505 II offers more than mere brute strength. In fact, it's jam-packed with tantalizing tones. To begin with, you get footswitchable Lead and Rhythm channels. Each channel includes a 3-band EQ for basic sonic sculpting, as well as Resonance and Presence controls. Per-channel Pre gain and Post gain knobs give rise to near-infinite gain staging. The guitarists here at Sweetwater really appreciate the 6505 II's Crunch boost; it takes the amplifier's Rhythm channel from crystalline cleans to throaty grind with a tap of a footswitch. The Rhythm channel also includes a Bright switch for added sonic versatility. Tons of arena-worthy features Incorporating the 6505 II into your stage or studio guitar rig is easy, thanks to its many pro-friendly features. A Preamp Out jack makes slaving to a second amplifier a piece of cake; crafting a wet/dry setup has never been easier. This jack is also great for connecting to a power amp/cabinet emulator, for mic-free recording or for piping your tone straight to front of house. The 6505 II boasts a top-quality effects loop for easy integration with your stompboxes and other external processors. You also get a test point for biasing the amplifier. A 3-button footswitch is included for Lead/Rhythm channel, Crunch boost, and effects loop switching. To top it off, the 6505 II works with 16-, 8-, and 4-ohm speakers. Peavey 6505 II 120W 2-channel Tube Head Features: Marks the 30th anniversary of one of metal's most iconic guitar amplifiers True to form, both cosmetically and sonically, to the original 6505 Loaded with 6 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 x 6L6GC power tubes Custom-designed output transformer accurately re-create the sound of the original 6505 Footswitchable Lead and Rhythm channels Each channel includes a 3-band EQ, plus Resonance and Presence controls, for basic sonic sculpting Per-channel Pre gain and Post gain knobs give rise to near-infinite gain staging Footswitchable Crunch boost takes the Rhythm channel from crystalline cleans to throaty grind Rhythm channel includes a Bright switch for added sonic versatility Preamp Out jack makes slaving to a second amplifier effortless Top-quality effects loop for easy integration with your stompboxes and external processors Test point for biasing the amplifier 3-button footswitch is included for Lead/Rhythm channel, Crunch boost, and effects loop switching Works with 16-, 8-, and 4-ohm speakers Specification Detail Type Tube Number of Channels 2 Total Power 120W Preamp Tubes 6 x 12AX7 Power Tubes 4 x 6L6GC EQ 3-band EQ, Graphic, Resonance, Presence Inputs 1 x 1/4" Outputs 1 x 1/4" (preamp out), 2 x 1/4" (4/8/16 ohm) Effects Loop Yes Footswitch I/O 1 x 1/4" (Rhythm/Lead, crunch boost, effect loop) Footswitch Included Yes, 3-button footswitch Bias Type Adjustable Fixed Power Source Standard IEC AC cable Height 10" Width 26.63" Depth 11.75" Weight 48.3 lbs. 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