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EVH 5150 III Serial Number Years: Learn How to Date Your Amp and Find Out Its Unique Story



There are a few prototype colours on serial production guitars, with as low as 1 guitar with a certain colour, experiments that Peavey made while in production. One of the examples of this is a dark gloss oxblood finish with a black binding, now owned by an Austin guitar dealer (bearing the patent number but no serial). Some of these had black or gold hardware.




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USA-built Peavey Wolfgangs typically had serial numbers that started with "91" followed by six more digits. Late-run USA Wolfgangs had serial numbers that started with "50" or "51". A very few prototype models had serial numbers that started with "1". Though Peavey Wolfgang owners have often sought to find a corroboration in the serial numbers of their guitars and the year in which each was built (similar to the system Gibson uses), there was no such information contained in the serial numbers. There was also no code specific to Custom Shop models.


The first two numerical digits of the serial number (found on the back of the headstock) will tell you what year the instrument was made. For example, for serial number 0236758, the "02" indicates that the guitar was made in 2002; for serial number W10052743, the "10" indicates that the guitar was made in 2010.


How do I determine which model I have?In most cases, the model name is stamped on the truss rod cover (just above the nut). Make sure to check the Vault for discontinued models. Sending us some digital pictures would be the best way to help identify your guitar. If you are unable to send any, please email us, and be prepared with as much information as possible about the instrument. This includes serial number, body shape, color, pickup configuration, number of frets, type of bridge, etc. We will do our best to identify your guitar.


This warranty does NOT cover the following:1) Any instrument that was not purchased from an authorized Schecter dealer. 2) Any instrument that has been modified or customized after shipment from Schecter Guitar Research. 3) Any instrument that has been serviced by unauthorized persons. 4) Any instrument whose serial number is missing, or has been altered in any way. 5) Any instrument that has been damaged due to misuse, neglect or accident. 6) Any instrument that has been subjected to extreme humidity or temperature conditions. 7) Normal wear and tear on any serviceable part of the instrument, including electronic controls and switches, jacks, worn frets, plated surfaces, tuning machines, scratches in pick guards or plastic parts, saddles and nuts; normal paint wear and tear including damages, discoloration, and paint shrinkage of the instrument finish for any reason. 8) Defects in finishes such as cracks, splitting, or warping of wood due to changes in temperature or humidity, exposure to sun, fire, moisture, body salts and acids, other chemicals or non-industry approved polishes. 9) Regular maintenance of the instrument, including string changes, truss rod adjustments, set-up, intonation and action adjustment. 10) Subjective issues such as tonal characteristics, grade, grain or color of wood or finish, or relative weight. 11) Freight charges to Schecter Guitar Research for warranty repairs. 12) Shipping damages of any kind.


Yes, Eddie used Marshall. But Peavey as well as Fender tube amps for his tone for many years across multiple records. His 5150 signature amplifier is also a tube head that is enjoyed by many musicians worldwide.


The first version of the 5150 was rumoured to be designed similar to a Jose Arredondo modded-Marshall. Apparently, Jose had made an amp for Eddie that was to become the first 5150. However, James Brown who was the lead engineer at Peavey at the time refutes those claims saying he has never ever seen this Amp. The design and manufacturing of this Amp was all done at Peavey. It took nearly 2 years of Prototype Amps and going back and forth between EVH and James before they finally settled on a design. 2ff7e9595c


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