Haven't had a chance to really check out yet
"So far seems good need more time to go through the settings"
Amazing 20w tube head
"So far, I love this mini-head. I knew it wouldn't have a really "clean" clean channel, but I have a decent 65w Crate GXL combo for that. What I bought it for was the monster metal tone, and it delivers that in spades. The rhythm channel gets nice and dirty, can do anything from 70s rock to AC/DC gritty. The lead channel... is pure 5150 shred, to the point I only have the gain up to 4.
The ability to switch down from 20w without using a soak of some kind is awesome. Bought an H&K 12" Celestion closed single cab for the apartment, and it's great, a little bright, but that's to be expected on a single 12". Where this head REALLY shines is when it is plugged into my Marshall 1960A 4x12. Rich, dark, mean, ugly, brutal, all that. 20w is more than enough to play a live gig, and even if it wasn't, the rear of the head has outs to a PA, effects loops, all that you need.
The only real negative is that the foot pedal (which, to be fair, is nice that it is included!) can't do both channel switching AND reverb. It can only do one or the other, so you have to decide which jack to plug it into. Luckily since I have a ton of effects, I don't really need to worry too much, but would be nice since the pedal itself has stomp buttons for both channel and reverb... but only a single cord so... whatever.
Highly recommended if you are looking for great metal sound, want a real tube amp, and need both a home/apartment practice head as well as one that can easily do a live show in a smaller venue."
Absolutely the best Mini-Head for not only Metal (lead), but Blues & Classic Rock (rhythm channel)
"This is hands down the best mini-head for classic rock. IMO, it is a loud 20 watts that you can gig with in a 3-piece. I used to own a 20W Mesa Boogie Subway Rocket and this is as loud as that, and I gigged fine with a loud 5 piece (rhythm, lead, bass, drums, keyboard). Of course, you can always mic it if your band is too loud. As for the tone, it's is AWESOME. People complain about the clean channel (rhythm) not being Fender, of course not—nothing beats a blackface reverb clean, but it's great as it is. Just keep the pre-gain 12 noon and under, and at 20 watts you have some nice headroom. I like the crunch switch in the clean channel, which adds touch sensitive break up, which is perfect for classic rock and blues. There's also a switch for a Marshall voicing on the rhythm channel, which does a good job of imitation. So for your jazz, blues, and classic rock, the rhythm channel is where you'll live.
Now where the amp shines, of course, is the lead channel. Distortion up the wazoo to play ANY style of metal. I won't review that channel because others have already done so. But the lead channel is EXCELLENT. Best metal amp ever.
In summary, the Peavey 6505MH is a Jack of All Trades, MASTER OF ALL amp. Get it.
Get a good cabinet though. If you play metal you'll want something like the 1x12 closed back Mesa-Boogie Rectifier cabinet, which adds more punch to the mids and bass (I'm assuming you play metal). That cabinet is way heavier than the head, which weighs almost nothing.
Before I leave, I have to give Kudos to Amazon Fulfillment. Previous to this amp, I ordered from 3rd party music stores, and TWO AMPS IN A ROW were damaged on arrival. These 3rd party clowns didn't pack the amp well, unlike Amazon, which double boxed the amp.
This is The Amp™ to get for practice, home, recording and occasional gigging. 110% recommended."
