Peavey 6505 MH 20/5/1-Watt Mini Tube Guitar Amplifier Head | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Peavey 6505 MH is a mini tube amp head that delivers the full tonal tenacity the 6505 series is known for in a compact, wattage-switchable package — switchable between 20, 5, and 1 watt for practice, recording, and gig applications. Three 12AX7 preamp tubes and two EL84 power tubes drive two footswitchable channels with separate pre- and post-gain controls, a footswitchable crunch mode on the rhythm channel, footswitchable reverb, and a buffered effects loop. A Mic Simulated Direct Interface with XLR output sends tone directly to a PA or recording interface, a USB Type B output connects directly to a DAW, a headphone output enables silent practice, and a Tube Status Indicator lets you know the health of your power tubes at a glance. Two-button footswitch included. Black Tolex construction. The 6505 MH puts a professional, gig-ready 6505 on any pedalboard or desktop at 17 lbs.
Product Overview
The 6505 platform is one of the most iconic and widely used amplifier series in rock and metal — a high-gain, fast-responding, aggressively voiced amp that has defined the sound of countless recordings and live performances across every subgenre of hard rock and metal for decades. The 6505 MH brings this tonal identity into a mini head format with three wattage options that make it practical across a much wider range of applications than a full-power 6505 head allows.
At 20 watts, the 6505 MH is a fully gig-capable amp that drives a speaker cabinet with enough volume for small to medium venues and rehearsal environments where a 120-watt head would be impractical. At 5 watts, the power tubes are pushed into their natural breakup character at lower overall volume levels — useful for recording environments or smaller stages where the amp's tonal sweet spot needs to be accessible at lower volumes. At 1 watt, the amp becomes a serious practice and recording tool that can be pushed hard without generating stage or room volume that causes problems for neighbors or bandmates.
The two-channel architecture is the tonal foundation — a rhythm channel and a lead channel, each with independent pre-gain and post-gain controls for genuinely different, separately voiced tonal characters rather than a single channel with a volume boost. The rhythm channel's footswitchable crunch mode adds gain and hair to the rhythm channel without switching to the full lead channel — a practical middle ground between clean and full lead that suits rhythm parts where the lead channel's saturation is too much but the clean rhythm channel is too clean. Three-band EQ provides tonal shaping across bass, mid, and treble, and the footswitchable reverb adds spatial depth without requiring an external reverb pedal.
The Mic Simulated Direct Interface XLR output is the feature that makes the 6505 MH genuinely professional in recording and live direct applications — a speaker cabinet simulation applied to the DI signal that produces a more natural, usable direct tone than a straight DI from the effects loop or speaker output would provide. The speaker defeat switch turns off the cabinet output for completely silent operation through the DI or headphone output — silent recording and silent practice without any sound from a speaker cabinet. USB Type B output provides direct computer connectivity for recording directly into a DAW without an additional audio interface.
The Tube Status Indicator is the practical maintenance feature that makes the 6505 MH genuinely road-reliable — a visual indicator that shows the health of the EL84 power tubes at a glance, eliminating the guesswork of diagnosing poor tone or performance issues before a gig.
Ideal For
- Rock and metal guitarists who want the 6505's iconic high-gain tonal character in a compact, wattage-switchable mini head for practice, recording, and small venue gigging
- Home recording guitarists who want a real tube amp with Mic Simulated DI and USB output for direct-to-DAW recording without a cabinet or microphone
- Players who want two genuinely independent footswitchable channels with separate pre- and post-gain controls and a crunch mode for maximum tonal flexibility
- Gigging musicians who want a reliable, tube-healthy amp with Tube Status Indication and the proven 6505 tonal platform in a 17 lb. package
- Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for a Peavey 6505 MH mini head with the full 6505 feature set including footswitch, DI, USB, and headphone output
Key Features
Switchable 20/5/1-Watt Operation
Three wattage settings cover practice, recording, and live performance applications — full 20-watt gig power, 5-watt recording-friendly breakup, and 1-watt silent practice and studio operation.
Two Footswitchable Channels with Independent Pre- and Post-Gain
Rhythm and lead channels with separately voiced pre- and post-gain controls for genuinely different tonal characters — plus a footswitchable crunch mode on the rhythm channel for a middle ground between clean and full lead saturation.
Mic Simulated Direct Interface with Speaker Defeat
XLR DI output with cabinet simulation produces professional direct tone for PA and recording use — speaker defeat switch enables completely silent operation through DI or headphones.
USB Output for Direct DAW Recording
Type B USB output connects directly to a computer for recording without an external audio interface — the complete recording solution built into the amp.
Tube Status Indicator
Visual power tube health monitoring at a glance — know your EL84s are working properly before every gig without guesswork or diagnostic tools.
3 x 12AX7 Preamp / 2 x EL84 Power Tubes
Genuine all-tube signal path with the EL84 power tube character — bright, detailed, fast-responding, and touch-sensitive in a way that solid-state designs cannot replicate.
Footswitchable Reverb and Buffered Effects Loop
Built-in reverb for spatial depth and a buffered effects loop for integrating external pedals into the signal chain — plus two-button footswitch included for channel/crunch and reverb/loop switching.
Headphone Output
1/8" headphone output for completely silent practice — the full 6505 tonal experience through headphones at any time of day or night.
What's Included
- Peavey 6505 MH 20/5/1-Watt Mini Tube Guitar Amplifier Head
- 2-Button Footswitch
- Standard IEC AC Cable
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 6505 MH |
| Manufacturer Part # | 03614180 |
| Type | Tube Amplifier Head |
| Output Power | 20W / 5W / 1W (Switchable) |
| Channels | 2 (Footswitchable) |
| Preamp Tubes | 3× 12AX7/ECC83 |
| Power Tubes | 2× EL84 |
| EQ | 3-Band |
| Reverb | Yes (Footswitchable) |
| Effects Loop | Yes (Buffered, Footswitchable) |
| Inputs | 1× 1/4" |
| Speaker Output | 1× 1/4" |
| DI Output | 1× XLR (Mic Simulated) |
| Headphone Output | 1× 1/8" |
| USB | 1× Type B |
| Footswitch I/O | 2× 1/4" (Channel/Crunch + Reverb/Loop) |
| Footswitch | 2-Button (Included) |
| Tube Status Indicator | Yes |
| Speaker Defeat | Yes |
| Construction | Black Tolex |
| Power | Standard IEC AC Cable |
| Height | 7.25" |
| Width | 14" |
| Depth | 7.75" |
| Weight | 17 lbs. |
Get Your Hands on This Amp Today
The Peavey 6505 MH Mini Tube Guitar Amplifier Head is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to plug in and hear the 6505 tonal character in person, or reach out online to order yours — the full 6505 experience in a mini head with DI, USB, and three wattage levels.
