Forging the sound of aggression
Metal never dies. Whenever it seems that the genre has been taken to the limit, a new generation comes along and redefines "heavy." Each era of metal is instantly recognizable by the now-classic amps that set the tonal landscape for the time. But metal is not about rehashing the past. The sound of today's metal sets a new standard for brutality and aggression. To realize this sound, the bands that have led the modern metal movement for the last 15 years have turned to the only amplifier up to the task--the Peavey 6505® Series. Although all great stories have an ending, the undisputed legacy of the 6505 is still being written today in album credits, not words.
Legendary tone - Legendary power
Primed by six 12AX7 preamp tubes and driven by four 6L6GC power tubes, the 6505 delivers the tone and high gain power that modern players demand. Plugging into the high gain input doubles the input gain for devastating overdriven tones. On top of that, you can create a second "lead" tone by engaging the Crunch option on the rhythm channel. In the master section you will find the patented Resonance and Presence controls. Resonance acts as a low-frequency boost, while Presence acts as a high-frequency boost, both allowing you to sculpt your tone. All of this tonal power is housed in an exterior that is built for the rigors of the road. To quote Phil Snead of Story of the Year:
"I could throw the 6505 out of a speeding truck and it would probably only get louder."