Second, the sound quality has diminished. It’s muddy, and I can’t seem to get my high end mids to make any sort of impact. Even though I run a Maxon OD-9 on the front; level 75%, drive 10%, and tone at 1 o’clock, it doesn’t seem to make much difference. I’ve tried every EQ setting I can think of on both channels: I’ve tried pushed mids, scooped, presence and resonance adjusted accordingly, and I just can’t get a good, sharp tone. I’m sure this is nothing more than a tube issue; I just can’t afford to replace them right now.

The 6505 Mini Head boasts two footswitchable channels that mirror the gain structure and voicing of its larger counterpart. You can effortlessly switch between a crisp clean channel and a high-gain lead channel, offering intense distortion ideal for metal and hard rock styles. The shared 3-band EQ, coupled with reverb and an effects loop, gives you full control over your sound. Push the pre-gain and post-gain knobs for saturated overdrive and soaring sustain.

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Unveiling the Peavey 6505 Mini Head, a compact yet powerful embodiment of the iconic 6505 series. This mini marvel is a testament to Peavey's expert craftsmanship, delivering the much-loved tones of the legendary series in a portable package. The 6505 Mini Head is a tube guitar amplifier that offers a potent blend of classic crunch and modern versatility, making it the perfect companion for musicians on the go.

Weighing just over 15 pounds, this portable powerhouse is easy to transport, making it the ideal choice for gigs, jams, and studio sessions. It's versatile enough to drive your favorite 4x12 cab for full-size 6505 tone or pair it with a mini cab for lower-volume applications.

amazing metal tone sound just like it's big brother rich tone adjustable wattage. The speaker di is nice as well more factors then I'll list. Love it..

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Despite its compact size, the 6505 Mini Head comes packed with innovative features like Peavey's exclusive MSDI output for direct recording, a USB recording output, headphone output, and a speaker defeat switch for silent practice. The unique Tube Status Indication provides constant monitoring of your power tubes, keeping you informed about when it's time for replacement.

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i only use the blue channel. eq in the loop. tube screamer and noise gate in front. i retired from chasing tone. now i just play. alot.

I’m hoping I can find someone who can help me with this sometime soon. Because of these issues, I can’t do better than 3 stars. I’ll update this again after I’ve had a chance to get it looked at by a professional.

This amp was well over my expectations. Plays great with pedals too. A lot of people say the clean is bad, but I actually really like the clean it gives.

I can’t say enough about this little 20W beast. I never believed it was possible to achieve truly professional tones on a bedroom setup until now. I’m thrilled that I have finally joined the 6505 club! Peavey somehow figured out a way to pack all the features (and a few more) of the 120w 6505 into a small package that can be utilized at lower volumes without sacrificing any tone quality, and has an affordable price tag. The bright switch creates clean tones that are way better than most people give it credit for; and the crunch voicing is seriously cool too. The lead channel is hotter than napalm when the gain is dialed in at 50%; but it is pure Armageddon when it’s dimed. This thing is the real deal and is very much a true 6505. I love the onboard attenuator; it really makes this thing amazing for home players like myself. It really pushes the EL84’s to the sweet spot. This thing truly is a fire breathing beast from hell!

In the Guitar Amplifier Heads category, Peavey 6505 Mini Head is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

Furthermore, Musician’s Friend kinda screwed me on this because I found out they actually sent me a demo model, still charged me full price, and didn’t do anything about it. I’m assuming that some of my problems are related to this.

amazing metal tone sound just like it's big brother rich tone adjustable wattage. The speaker di is nice as well more factors then I'll list. Love it..

As time has gone on, I’ve grown very disappointed with this amp. First off, the FX loop doesn’t work worth a damn. I’ve tried two different reverbs, a delay, and my 10-band EQ; and it doesn’t play nice with any of them. It’s almost like it overloads or something. I’m not an electrician, so I wouldn’t have the slightest idea where to start.