There are a very few points where the voiceover momentarily drops in level. Sorry about that, forgot to remove the previous automation in Logic. I had two days to learn the program, and I forgot that when you delete a region the automation for that region stays behind. I’ll get it.
@SooBahkJoel
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god... unsubscribed. Kidding, of course. I recently stumbled upon your channel when shopping for a new amp. Even though I know absolutely dick about the nuts and bolts of amplification and electronics I find your videos absolutely fascinating. Even for a laymen like myself your wealth of knowledge and experience is indispensable for making smart, informed decisions on purchases that can sometimes be a real strain on the wallet. Thanks.
@nicolasnicolas3889
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I used to play, not been paying attention much to guitar tech but I found this video and how really interesting to get an informed insight on all these amps, great job! I sometimes simulate voice drop outs by putting a pillow over my head, your way is much simpler!!! ;D
@mattb4rd
2 жыл бұрын
My Fender '68 DRRI came with a Celestion G12 70 V type installed and I've been pleased with it. Am I missing out by not swapping it for a WGS? Also, Do you happen to know a tech in the Jacksonville, FL area that can do the work described at ~ 9:00 on a Fender DRRI?
@ryangunwitch-black
2 жыл бұрын
Gods. What a loser. You’re giving me free knowledge, information and wisdom gathered over time and you’re not a Logic Pro genius?
@ryangunwitch-black
2 жыл бұрын
(That’s humor, y’all.)
@matheuspachalski
10 ай бұрын
Nice to have Mike Ehrmantraut explaining good amps for you
@SneedyKetler
7 ай бұрын
I can picture him putting a pistol back together as he talks about how much it sucks to work on Mesa/Boogies
@moonguitarclub
6 ай бұрын
I was thinking just the same 😂
@charlodius
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@Ben-bt6oc
5 ай бұрын
Knew I'd heard that voice somewhere 😂
@CreepyCat.
4 ай бұрын
lol love it
@anthonystrickland9870
Жыл бұрын
As an industrial electronics engineer of 35 years, I can say that this video was nothing short of excellent !
@BradsGuitarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
This is you directly saving people money. This is you saving other tech's time & sanity. You're also exposing companies who seem to hold their customers in contempt, year after year, decade after decade. I can forward this to my customers who ask this question regularly. Thank you again for such a carefully considered video, mate!
@brendanjames8818
2 жыл бұрын
Well said Brad!
@frogger-5meo152
Жыл бұрын
Definitely! I agreed with everything he said and I realized all guitar amplifiers are made wrong, so even though I used to play metal I just started playing acoustic instead. Man, I'm so glad I saw this video and I'm totally surprised that one of these many amplifier companies haven't scooped this dude up to design their amps. I'm sure he would definitely want to do that and I bet he would definitely have the time being in his fifties and living in his parents basement and everything. THIS DUDE IS THE MAN BECAUSE HE DEFINITELY KNOWS EVERYTHING!
@JohnShalamskas
Ай бұрын
@@frogger-5meo152 Tell me you did not watch the video, without saying that you did not watch the video.
@bludworm1
2 жыл бұрын
I was one of the few that asked for this video. From my whole heart, thank you, thank you, thank you! These videos are extremely time consuming to make and produce. I appreciate and applaud the efforts of your free time in doing this vid!
@bludworm1
8 ай бұрын
Well, like I said in my comment above, I was one who asked for this video. Because it's just time to get a good amp. I spent a year trying all the amps on your recommendation list. I ended up pulling the trigger on the Marshall DSL.
@bocabenkolstad
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent research and perspective. Just last week (after watching the previous installment), I traded in my Blues Junior for a DSL40CR. My playing hasn't improved, but my tone sure has. Glad to see the Marshall holds its own in this price tier as well.
@notplaying2379
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work. I had an Orange dual terror, it’s probably the most disappointing amp I have owned. I swapped it for a Blues Junior, which led to me getting a Princeton reverb with a cannabis Rex speaker. In my amp journey, I’ve gone back to where I started, a clean Fender with a decent speaker and dirt pedals (my first valve amp was a Silverface bassman into greenbacks). I’ve been chasing real valve distortion for years and realised that the best sounds have all involved dirt pedals and boosters into clean or driven valve amps.
@Cam_B
2 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised you didn’t like the DT. I love mine. It’s a super simple rock amp. Only downside is no fx loop. I can see if you need good clean, it wouldn’t be for you and understand why you would go the fender route.
@notplaying2379
2 жыл бұрын
@@Cam_B I liked my Tiny Terror so much, I was hoping that the Dual Terror would have a bit more clean headroom, and felt a bit disappointed. If the DT had been manufactured the same as Ade Emsley’s prototype (there was a choke to increase “perceived” headroom) I may still have it.
@hog7203
Жыл бұрын
@@notplaying2379 I broke my back a few years ago and had to switch to any amp that I could pick up. Got a good deal on a used tiny terror head. I didn't like it because of no clean headroom so I switched out the preamp tube to a 12at7. Now it's one of the best sounding amps I own. I was gonna use a 5751 tube but didn't have one available at the time. That would probably be a better choice cause it's a little hotter but I'm happy with the results, so I'm gonna leave well enough alone.
@TheDankCat127
2 жыл бұрын
I ran across this channel recently and I’m really glad I did. I don’t know jack from shit about electronics but it’s good to hear objective opinions from someone who knows what they’re taking about and not just another paid sponsorship KZitem guitarist singing praises about the latest gear release (not knocking those guys). I also enjoy your ramblings. Subbed 🤘
@Tankerbell21
8 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for this perspective. I was friends with a tech for a long time and it was a breath of fresh air given the lack of objectivity and prone to bias the market is. I know this took time to make and I really hope more videos come out. It reminds me of mechanic videos who say “consider this” due to years of experience with models that have their problems. It always helped me make an informed decision. ❤
@SirLoinMagroin
2 жыл бұрын
Great job Lyle. I see the DSL-40 and Vox advanced through both the $500 and $1000 tech perspective. I'm a die-hard tube amp guy, mostly Marshall's but if I am to be truly honest, I've got to say I also love my Katana 100 and my Super Crush 100 just as much. They are my "new school" and "old school" solid state favorites, respectively. Only time will tell about longevity as they are both relatively newcomers to the market. I'll let you know if they are "Chuck tested tough".
@alexholz2510
9 ай бұрын
This series is the single best Consumer Reports style analysis of guitar amps. Thank you for it! Can't wait to see the rest.
@guitarmike6757
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the new Marshall dsl 40cr exactly because of your last video amps under 500 bucks and I’m glad too hear you still recommend the new version I did put in a 65 creamback sounds killer thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience 🙂🙂
@yanicklajoie6237
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! As a 50 old guy. I learned a lot and got confirmation about years of observation. Thanks for taking time and sharing such expertise. Merci Beaucoup !!
@soloflightwest
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a tube amp user %100, thats why I use a modeler pedal on my board. I gig constantly with a 1959 Magnatone 213A Troubadour, and absolutely love it but it’s inevitable to avoid a tube amp malfunction forever and having DI amp solution ready to go on board like the HX stomp or new UAFX Dream that can also serve as effect you need anyway should be the new standard for professionals. You might find yourself in a situation where amps aren’t even allowed and or sound engineer needs your amp volume so low it becomes pointless to even use one.
@Ninjametal
2 жыл бұрын
Any venue that doesn't allow amps doesn't deserve guitar music, but otherwise I agree with you about any pro having some kind of direct to front of house, modern modeler in their kit.
@axelmurphy2397
2 жыл бұрын
gotta agree there. if anyone told me i can't have my amp over a certain volume i'd tell them to go fuck themselves and leave lol but i'm not likely to play at those kind of venues i guess. either way, none of us should be allowing that kind of nonsense
@sparkyguitar0058
2 жыл бұрын
In my worship music situation most of the time I don't even use an amp. And when I do it's a small S S practice amp used as a monitor to hear myself. I can live with this cause I got to play every week during the pandemic. Now I got 3 kinda gigs every week. 2 on Sundays, outside st a homeless temporary church then at another church where they pay me a small amount. But the guys in this 1 are putting together a original worship music album. In the area I live in there is no original music anywhere. So I appreciate what I got cause it could be nothing. And hopefully when we do record our album I'll get to use my real equipment.
@BarqB
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making me feel good about choosing the DSL 40CRC I like the IR output that simulates a 1962 cab. I run it through a headrush speaker in addition to the vintage 30 in the cabinet and it really fills up the tone.
@march4652
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not even in the market for a *good* gigging amp at the moment (a bit too amateur for that, still) but this is an invaluable perspective to supplement research and casual interest. Thank you for taking the time to put this series together!
@regisrithgin2268
2 жыл бұрын
Just want to say I can tell how much work you put into the video and it was very informative. I appreciate what you do a lot. It seems like people want to withhold the kind of knowledge you share, so thanks for doing what you do.
@oldguy5381
2 жыл бұрын
This was a well made video Lyle. Lot’s of good information from a tech’s point of view. And if your giging for a living a good tech is your best friend. The good the bad and the ugly laid out in a matter of fact way, Bravo.
@onewiththings
2 жыл бұрын
I had that same Gorilla. It was a huge upgrade to the .5 watt with a 4 inch speaker, free plastic amp that I got with my Kramer.
@zoomzoom3950
2 жыл бұрын
My choice for digital modeler today: Boss GT-1000 and SY-1000. My first modeler was the Vox Tonelab tabletop when new; I've owned Fractal and Helix. I also use a Line 6 HX Effects with my tube amps, but for direct modeling with FRFR I prefer Boss. IMO
@pb12661
2 жыл бұрын
the new boss GX-100 is good too. great for the price.
@Kanthon
2 жыл бұрын
Because of this video, I picked up a Vox AC30C2X. I had two Marshall 2466 heads so I traded one for it. I’ve always been a Marshall guy but this Vox has me questioning that. It’s so tasty. Thanks Lyle.
@oldguyjammin9732
2 жыл бұрын
AGREED with Mesa comments, I think Mesa takes great pride in micro-tolerances. Even removing the chassi is always a struggle cause it’s stuck in way too tightly. Thanks so much for this video... really great info \m/
@nachom1971
2 жыл бұрын
VHT surprisingly has a couple under 1000$ handwired (in China) amps. I'll definitely never get rid of my ac15, jcm900 4100, twin 65 reissue or even my early blues junior (recapped, upgraded tube pcb and biased) .
@jackdpearce
2 жыл бұрын
They're actually quite decent amps, I've heard some mixed reviews of the Dumble style ones, but I have a standard 18 (1987x clone iirc) head and V30 loaded 2x12 cab that was ~$600 used. It's an excellent clean/pedal platform amp.
@insurrectusresistus
6 ай бұрын
This hits all of my geek buttons. Musician first, computer nerd second. I have to say that amps are a pain in the ass as far as build quality. Motherboards, even the cheapest, work forever, in my experience. Great videos. Subbed!!!
@stevelark9840
2 жыл бұрын
I've serviced many Traynor amps, and you're right, they're the best bang for your buck for an actual vintage, serviceable amp. I will say that the YGM-3 is up there as one of the better choices though, so I was surprised that you isolated that model as one to avoid. The earlier, late 60s models were best , and, like all other brands, quality went to hell by the late 70s, but still... YGM-3 is a killer choice and one of Traynor smaller offerings. 2 el84 in PP, with true tube driven reverb, solid cab and hammond iron, 1-12" speaker, and fiber board hand wired construction. Some even say its even a deluxe reverb killer
@dontthroworanges
2 жыл бұрын
Came here to say exactly this. The Traynor YGM-3 is a fantastic amp for modern players. Low wattage, robustly built, relatively light compared to other combos. Not to mention its great sound and easy mod-able to suit the player. You can typically find these amps around $500.
@PsionicAudio
2 жыл бұрын
My experience of the YGM-3 was that it had so many design flaws that by the time everything was corrected the repair cost more than the amp. Wrong tapers on all the pots, terrible tone circuit, bad grounds everywhere, stupid circuit breaker, etc. Crappy car-radio quality speaker. Maybe it was a later production version. It went out the door as a great sounding 5E3. But then the owner refused to pay for the work he’d agreed to and approved before I did anything. Maybe that experience colored my view of the model.
@harrisfrankou2368
2 жыл бұрын
I've got a YCV 80 I love it but the Loop was parallel and sucked the tone out of the tape echo. I had it gutted into series and the guy... he left the pots, which seem powered, it still blows out DSP delays, and verbs with low headroom.
@harrisfrankou2368
2 жыл бұрын
@@PsionicAudio I've got a YCV 80 I love it... but the Effects Loop was parallel and sucked the tone out of the tape echo. I had it gutted into a Series Loop and the guy... he left the loop trim pots, which seem powered? It still blows out DSP delays into the red especially my Space Echo RE20, and any digital verbs with low headroom. It's blown out atm what would you recommend on the service? I gotta get it going, get the loop like my 20 watt with no pots... But would value your opinion on how far to go? In listening to you and learning bit... it might seem wise to go "all the way"... I love this amp and just gets the best dirty boost tone I've ever had. It gave me 4 years of trouble free awesome tone. Great channel btw.
@denisroy7276
2 жыл бұрын
I actually have quite a collection of Traynor Amps - Basically every tube model they made from several YBA's four different YGM-3's.. And, they are all great amps.. In fact, the ONLY one with such a circuit breaker design was a 1977 YGM-3 where quality had begun to fade as Steve Lark mentioned above.. But, yes, like almost every amplifier sold in Canada and England at the time whether Fender or anything else, certain post WW2 trade barriers existed and good speakers were very hard to come by. Otherwise, log tapers on the volume pots were just one of Peter Traynor's ways of getting around certain pre-existing design rights - Kinda like labeling "Midrange" and "Presence" pots typically found on a Plexi as "Range Expanders" so as not being too overly obvious
@JHKNVY02
10 ай бұрын
These are absolutely phenomenal. What an amazing resource. I remember asking my mechanic what car to buy and have never stopped since. These mechanical and electrical geniuses are key to a happy guitar life. I wish the OEMs were tracking the feedback to make better products!
@altcountyemo
2 жыл бұрын
Testify! Thanks for this expose. This is a real service to guitar players and techs(like me) who have to explain why their Mesa repair is going to cost so much. Only in the biz 10 years, I have seen the F RI and Blues Series with all of these problems. Haven't seen the DSL40 but happy to hear it is improved over the JCM 2000. Keep up the great work
@randolphvanhook5829
7 ай бұрын
This series has been incredibly helpful and insightful. I truly appreciate the perspective from the man who actually works on and repairs these things. Thank you, sir!
@macanoodough
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so upset Bugera didn't make your list :( I do admit that it doesn't beat most of what you picked, it certainly beats a couple. And when blended with a Marshall DSL the tones are amazing. I haven't found one amp that does everything, so I started using two. When I did that I found it's almost impossible to get a bad tone. You can do wet dry or any combo you like to get your tone, but between the two I've spent under $1000. And I've had the Bugera for 2 years and play it often. It's holding up pretty well and after switching out the speaker, I'd compare it to the Marshall DSL. They are super close to each other sound-wise. I don't know about the build though, that's why I'm so very sad you didn't dish the dirt...
@catalingoga6002
Жыл бұрын
Man, I have to say it, this video taught me a lot about guitar amps and helped me understand my Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue better. It really gave me a clearer perspective about the idea of guitar amps these days, what maintenance they need, how to make them sound better and what amps to stay away from. I loved the video because it was so detailed and fun to watch, I liked that it was technical and honest. Keep up this series, I think a lot of people value this kind of videos and would help them make a good decision before buying their first amp, or any amp, I wish I saw this video before buying my first amp!
@adamgh0
2 жыл бұрын
I used a Marshall MG 250 DFX for for 13 years. It sounds great and is still in use in my home studio. We mic'd it in my previous band but my new band would run it direct through the line out to cut back on excess stage noise. This basically turned a 50lb amp into a 50lb stomp box. Tired of lugging 2 X 12 combo, I ended up getting a Line 6 HX Stomp that sounds great and is a lot easier to bring to gigs.
@Papergami45
2 жыл бұрын
I'm very curious to see info in the coming months/years on the build quality of those 5150 Iconics. I know the circuit is rather different to the OGs, despite the name, and it seems some care was put in (in general), so I'm hoping they turn out to be well built. If they are, the versatility of those seem off the charts.
@AudaciousAce1989
Жыл бұрын
I snapped. I spent $1100 on a runt 20 and $400 on a 2x12 cab with V30s. I LOVE IT!!! The chase for 80’s tones is finally over!! The Runt 20 is unreasonably versatile and sounds great for a wide variety of genres. Its a solid workhorse with all the features you NEED, without being overladen with gimmicks. Im surprised he didnt talk more about how awesome these amps are at $1000. For me, its absolute perfection.
@xpump876
2 жыл бұрын
Great amp vid again! Really lQQking forward to your eventual "over 1k amps.." vid, ..the Marshal, Soldano, Bogner, etc...(too many to mention ) .. I laughed about Mesa's use of tantalum caps for bypass as when they fail they generally short out (vs a electrolytic which fails to and open circuit ... mostly ) - talk about pinching pennies at the cost of the consumer
@keysersoze3977
Жыл бұрын
Not only was this video massively informative it was impressively entertaining.
@johnnathancordy
Жыл бұрын
What a treasure trove this channel is!!! (Sweeps Mesas under the rug)
@markseitz1810
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your Mesa Boogie input. I’ve owned 3 of them and NEVER AGAIN !!! One of them (.50 Cal) almost burned my house down.
@MichaelRoxalot
10 ай бұрын
Just adding a comment to let you know we're still interested in the next installment of the series!! We know you're busy, but we look forward to learning about the $1,500-$2k mark!
@rainbowkrampus
2 жыл бұрын
I picked up a DSL40CR about 2 years ago and I've had no major complaints. The reverb is pretty meh as was mentioned but that's a problem most people will already have a solution for. I'm glad to hear that the internals don't have any major issues. I mostly bought it on the recommendation of other gigging musicians and on that end it holds up great but it's hard to get any real info about longevity (potential or otherwise) at this point. I will say that it never really warms up until you've actually been playing it for 5-10 minutes. It's a bit lifeless no matter how long you leave it on until you've been playing it. Once you get over that hump it sounds great, usually use that start up time to warm up anyway. But it is a consideration. Especially if you don't have the opportunity to warm up a bit before playing. Also yeah, Line6 stuff is a game changer. Whole rig, tiny box. It's probably not for everyone but what you get out of it is what you put in. That homogeneity mentioned is likely as not people using presets or going way overboard in their setup. It's hard not to chase all the bells and whistles and just sit back and dial in a decent tone. Really helps to do it with other people to judge the sound, make sure you're not getting lost in the sauce.
@hock4540
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. This video is like giving people money. Thanks for taking the time to inform the community.
@Hulkhoagie1
7 ай бұрын
I recently purchased a new in the box 65 Princeton Reverb 1x12 Limited Edition with Jensen P12Q. I'm assuming it is built similarly to the 1x10. It gets pretty hot but I've read that's normal. Thanks to your videos I know what I need to do in the next few years to maintain it as an amp for life. I Appreciate you.
@mrshiney2
7 ай бұрын
So I got really lucky about 12 years ago. I picked up a 83 Fender Princeton Reverb II. Point to point, built like a tank, sounds great . Its more amp than I could ever need.
@richardlynch5632
2 жыл бұрын
Hat is off to you sir.😎👍 Thank you for taking the time to do this extensive list of popular amps on today's market. And most of all...For sharing your years of "In the Trenches" amp knowledge and your obvious appreciation for these tone machines. Am looking forward to the price range where excellent tone and build quality meet cancelling out planned obsolescence and bang for the buck shines😃🤞🤞🤞...? You are a light in the darkness 😎👍
@brioncommon5701
2 жыл бұрын
I pulled the trigger on an AC15. Sweetwater $599 brand new w/warranty. Thank you for your objective opinion.
@brendangauntner465
Жыл бұрын
Traded my Supro Blues King 12 for a DSL40CR and I recently bought an AC15C1X for $700. Pretty happy, just need a silverface Bassman or Bandmaster and I’ll sleep at night. You da man Lyle.
@kyran4238
Ай бұрын
I am really into modellers and I love your content. Thanks 👍
@waynead754
2 жыл бұрын
"if you show up with any of these three amps, and you sound bad, it may not be the amp". Love it. And by the way, I probably would sound bad.
@BradsGuitarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
FIRST COMMENT YO!
@sgt.grinch3299
2 жыл бұрын
What are you commenting about? I didn’t read a subject, but I did read your declaration. Thanks and have a wonderful day.
@BradsGuitarGarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@sgt.grinch3299 Just that I was first to comment. It's a running gag.
@Sivertsen17
2 жыл бұрын
Holy fuck, what an amazing channel I've stumbled upon! That's probably not the best, I have so much to do, and now I'll probably be stuck here for a few days looking at waaay to much of your content. Trying to learn more about diagnosing, because tinkering is so much fun. If your content is what I think it is, and it's as informative (probably even more) as I suspect, I will probably buy a broken amp soon aswell, just for the fun of it. Which is also bad with all the preventative maintenance I plan to do on my car with an already shitty bank balance. Thank you, and I guess screw you a little at the same time? Really excited to binge watch your stuff. Seemingly endlessly since you appear to somehow manage to upload every day as well. Incredible. I clicked the subscribe button harder than what's necessary.
@MichaelRoxalot
2 жыл бұрын
Just adding a comment to help you in the algorithm. Thank you so much for making these videos. I really hope your channel explodes because your knowledge is so extraordinarily valuable amongst the sea of 4.5 star amps on the market!
@k-ondoomer
Жыл бұрын
As a long time guitarist finally making enough to buy a nice amp, this was like the fornidden knowledge/ truth from a lovecraftian novel. Ill never be the same after this video lol
@RareYogurtMale
9 ай бұрын
Just bought myself a DSL 40CR and happened to stumble upon this video, makes me feel content with my purchase, especially because I got a great deal on a brand new one from Sam ash.
@mirrorman8521
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Your insights are valuable for many of us in this community.
@sgt.grinch3299
2 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting on this video. School is in session. Thank you Sir.
@emaneercsadeeni
Жыл бұрын
Extremely valuable advice! This guy has the right voice to also do children’s audiobooks!
@tedmich
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent job Lyle! I especially appreciated your honest assessment of Mesa's issues!
@glennselwitz1377
2 жыл бұрын
How do you even have the time to put together such a amazing production ...have you gone Hollywood...very impressive episode seriously......
@PsionicAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glenn! Bits of time here and there over a month. I wrote the script when I was out of town and my wife was at a conference. I found a place where I could sit outside with the laptop, a cheeseburger, and a few Shiner Bocks. Then edited the draft the next day at a coffee shop. Grabbing all the Reverb listing screenshots took a lot of hours one night. Editing them all in Photoshop and making PNGs took many hours another night. I think the voiceover was recorded in chunks on three different days. You can hear my voice change depending on the time of day it was. Anyway, it was a relatively massive undertaking. Thanks for the encouragement.
@MercurialToys
Жыл бұрын
I just bought a VoxAC15C2 last week.Just stumbled upon your channel this weekend searching Vox info on the amp. Looks like I accidentally made a good choice.
@warmothgmc
11 күн бұрын
I wish I had a Freidman. I’m kinda wanting a Twin Sister. I could sell 2 of the tube amps I have and get about half way there; but, I’m sure they’re worth it. Dave makes some great gear.
@kjsdestin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for these videos. Old tube amp guy here. I recently got a Friedman Runt 50. I love how it sounds so much, that I have been afraid to open it up and look inside. You’ve made me think that maybe it won’t be so bad in there.
@EricStPierre
2 жыл бұрын
Amazingly detailed as always. Thank you for feeding my passion with more context. Even the new Traynors from a tone perspective are great, though retubing one is a nightmare.
@billmckenna7056
2 жыл бұрын
great stuff, entertaining and informative! While I have nothing but 50s-60s tube amps I enjoy learning about the new stuff people buy these days!
@slimchance7748
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! Grateful to have acquired a 65 Valco (modded, rusty) 1-12, 2x6973 tubes- oddly looks very original inside, newer-quality tubes, sounds awesome, well under $1000
@jeday76
2 жыл бұрын
My first amp was a Fender Princeton Chorus, red knob solid state in 1991. To my regret I sold it in 2020. I gigged with it, dropped it a couple times, had it get slammed around in the back of a truck, that amp was beat up over almost 30 years and it never had any issues, not even a scratchy pot! Speaker cloth was wasted and tolex was a little beat up, but functioned perfectly! I did nothing to service it. I wish I had never sold it. Every amp I have had since has had problems.
@BitMatt1
Жыл бұрын
This was great. Ive been playing my CyberTwin for awhile and just made the plunge into a pricepoint I had no business buying. I grabbed an Ampliphonix and Gain amp with a 2x12 cabinet. Its a lovely sounding amp.
@seanbrooks2583
2 жыл бұрын
I had a Mesa Cali Tweed.. I really wanted to love it. It was beautiful. i loooved the tone. But it had bad tube rattle. If i put my finger on a specific power tube, the rattle would stop. Sto they shipped me a new set of tubes for free.. i replaced them. It fixed it for about 6 days then the rattle came back. Same socket. So then they sent a brand new amp. plugged it up... same issue out of the box. i asked for a return and got one.
@chilloutbroseph
10 ай бұрын
Got the ‘65 reissue Twin Reverb for 899 plus tax, going to have it gone through and these recommended items addressed by a good tech in the area. Thanks for the video.
@tomthumb4325
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos as someone who loves guitar gear especially amps this has helped me immensely about deciding what ones would be cost effective
@sjdanthem
10 ай бұрын
All of these videos are exceptionally well done and written.
@JeffBostick222
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Vox Night train lunchbox amp that I really like because it's simple and I can drop out the tone stack. Takes pedals really well. Bought it for $500.
2 жыл бұрын
That was very informative video. You have confirmed my observations on JCM900, I would add 50w model 2500 to this list which is my absolute fav amp
@MontyPMarshall_Music
Жыл бұрын
These amp series really helped me find a direction for a new amp. You are 100% on the comments about Fender's digital amps and how you are stuck with land fill material once those DSP boards stop working. I noticed on this one you shoe a capacitor change on what looks like smaller 4x6 PC board. Do you make those and sell them as a "swap your PC" board with this? It seems like a great idea if this is all found on a single removable PC. Thanks!
@Chief1987
Жыл бұрын
Played both the box ac15c1 and the ac15c1x and theirs no comparison and worth the extra coin. Great video mate
@Tatted-ne7tu
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, thanks for taking the time to inform us a bit more than all the "sponsored" offerings. I feel a bit better about the 100 watt Rockerverb MKII that sits in my jam room. It seems to have a few faults from your experience however at least it's not a 5150. Now if I could just get it to cut in a band mix. Thanks again.
@MacawAviculture
Жыл бұрын
Your knowledge based upon actual shop time experience is invaluable for all of us. After playing electric guitars/amps since the mid 1960's, my experience has taught me to spend the money required to buy what works the best for the sound you dream of. My favorite amps are my Soldano Hot Rod 25, and my Marshall JVM410HJS. I completely agree about Mesa Boogie; with the exception of my rack setup with a Triaxis and 20/20 stereo power amp, I never liked any of the others I owned. Same philosophy for guitars. Never liked Fender or Gibson, but I love Jackson, ESP, and Charvel guitars, but only with a Floyd Rose floating bridge. It can take years of experimentation to discover how to create the sounds that nurture your soul at the deepest of levels, but the time invested in this search, is directly related to the ecstasy that can be produced as a result of the time spent. Thank you for taking the time to research and produce such professional videos, about a subject us gearheads/players love most!
@_patrikjay_
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite part of these are "and this is a good option and it won't catch on fire". Priceless and hilarious
@csharpminorseven
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the work, expertise and knowledge you put into your videos - best wishes from the UK
@ridiculouswonk2135
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! Your experience as an amp tech and the videos you do gives your opinions on amps so much more credibility than other gear channels. Well done!
@MarleyWigston
2 жыл бұрын
I have a few amps as a once full time professional player. One is a 1976 black faced super reverb that I had slightly modded to add bias test points. But the other two amps are a Two-Rock Custom Reverb Sugnature V2 from 2008 I bought new and I guess it will be soon needing a recap. The other is a Two Rock Classic Reverb Signature from 2019. I’ve had no issues with these amps at all other than just tube replacement and regular bias which I do myself. Love to know your take on the build quality.
@brucehayes7251
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for continuing the series,sadly I have already made my bad purchase decisions. Regards from the great Southern land
@IdFightMyDad
8 ай бұрын
I bought a used AC15C1 a few years ago. I'm feeling mighty smug after watching these two videos.
@andrewpearson1903
Жыл бұрын
My first gigging amp was a Peavey 6505 with a built-in 112 head. The "Crunch" and "Lead" effects were fun to play, and drew a good death-metal burp even out of my low-end Gretsch pickups and a friend's cheap baritone guitar. Definitely meant for heavy metal though, since the clean channel seemed wimpy (to be fair so were the Gretsch pickups), and since I play in a more classic-rock band I ended up using only the clean channel with the pedals I slowly accumulated. And it weighed 65 pounds. I've sold it and bought a Blues Deluxe, which is a whole other story. Thank you for this video.
@pandorasflame7742
6 ай бұрын
As the former owner of a Vox AC15C1, Orange Crush 30 (no, not 20 or 35, the 30), as well as a myriad of vintage Fender and botique amps, I cannot stress enough how absolutely fantastic AC15s and AC30s are. If nothing else, their smell, sound, and weight are all extremely memorable. My 70s Roland JC120 and my (2016?) AC15C1 were my go to amps for years until I purchased a 1990/91 Fender 59 Bassman, but those aren't cheap. My Orange Crush 30 was the perfect bedroom amp. Unfortunately I had to sell all my gear, but I kept my 1959 Sound Projects R200-B which is almost exactly the same as an early Fender Champ (5F1, not 5E1). Not even my 64 Fender Princeton came close in tone!
@Birkguitars
2 жыл бұрын
Ooh. Feeling just a little big smug with choosing to build my set up around the HX Stomp and the DSL Marshall. To be honest I got the Stomp because I was fed up of lugging a flight case to rehearsal and the Marshall came from the "all my heroes played Marshalls so I have to have one" school of thinking so my success may have been accidental but I will still call it a win.
@johnsmits2494
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry but even though I fully understand the tech’s reasoning, he must be running into players who use the same amp for hrs a day for years, what do you expect …? Also I’ve seen so many bad or mediocre players with $3000 + amps, and the amp is wasted. Get your licks and feel together. The Stomp is very good but as mentioned you need to dial back the heavy layering, the presets are to impress you at the store. Check out the Vox Valvetronix series, wiring mess but many last a while and there is a tube preamp, or even power amp, albeit from a triode 12ax7. Also get the 12’ speaker model, and 80 watts at least.
@GilgaFrank
11 ай бұрын
A very interesting and informative video. I've used big Marshalls and Boogies in the past and recently taken to just taking a BOSS GT-1000 to small gigs. The one amp that never failed me was an ancient Sound City 120 LB with six EL34's in the back, all the original Mullards and probably played into the ground. Playing through that thing felt like someone punching you in the chest with every chord. Loud and clean. As for modellers and reliability - yes, there's no tubes to fail, no leaky caps and no big heavy transformers - but if it stops working before a gig, can you fix it with a soldering iron? Or does it just go in the trash? Tube amps can be brought back from the dead but digital modellers are built to be disposable consumer electronics still aimed more at bedroom players rather than people who take them on the road.
@zawakers7554
7 ай бұрын
i hope he continues this series. would like to see the next options for a higher price range
@stevethurow1559
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series and all of the videos you have posted addressing your experience repairing these amps. You have helped me make an educated selection.
@70soperator16
9 ай бұрын
Nice job....here's my take.....I'm an old Vox guy....I have several '60's issue amps and some solid states....a Viscount, a Scorpion, a Cambridge and my prize AC 30 tb....they ALL kick ass....they've cost me maybe $300 over the years in repairs....but the amp I gig with the most, is an old Peavey pro studio 112....paid $129 used, maybe 20 ish or so years ago...never (knock on wood) had a repair...one of the pots makes a lil scratching noise, but I dont change the volume on it....I do that on my Vox tone lab....its lighter, so far dependable, and basically disposable in comparison to the Vox's....heck man...I still have a Thomas organ Cry baby wah....I dont sell anything since I got burned on my Vox Phantom VI guitar....really enjoyed the video, nice to see Vox on both the under $500 and the under $1k videos....thanks, appreciate the knowledge from a tech....
@benoakwood2088
2 жыл бұрын
What a GREAT video series. Thank you SO much for sharing this knowledge!!
@YetiOnGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this! Your experience and knowledge is very appreciated-hard to get this kind of "straight talk" a lot of times, it's rare and valuable. It's obvious that a lot of effort went into this.
@AudaciousAce1989
Жыл бұрын
Maybe I shouldn’t have gotten a blue light bugera 6161..... oops. Sounds and plays fine now. It was only $250 used and sounds AWESOME. Anything I should look out for, before it blows up??
@pauldavis6356
2 жыл бұрын
Love this video - just the right blend of repair-man expertise and humor. I can virtually hear the nay-sayers "Oh, you just don't know how to dial it in... " and " that's just the price you pay..." I say for the Boogie owners you should return their amp to them, as is, with a bag of new replacement parts and a soldering iron and tell them to have at it ! They obviously do not watch your (or any) videos and have no idea what you go thru. Thanks for all you do.
@alexaguado4854
2 жыл бұрын
I'd been eyeing those vintage tone amps bc the guy that builds them is local to the Shoals, where i live. Didnt realize they were so dangerously built. Thanks Lyle
@Stephen-zx4uf
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Just learning here and bought 3 tube amps and not crazy about any of them. Most experience is with solid state for acoustic applications. Yet recently an urge to go back and restudy learn to play jazz blues and looking for pristine clean.. blackstar ht20 was far too much mud in clean.. ordered online so return shipping would have been a 90% loss… next, peavy delta blue was phenomenal with 15” speaker, but there were electrical issues and the store said their tech didn’t notice a problem.. so returned it.. the last tube is hot rod deluxe iv and it’s ok but nothing special. Nervous about trying to buy another one and still be left with nothing I love. JC40.. liking it though wish I could mitigate the hiss hum. Maybe one of your other videos will address that. Thanks again!
@tonycarel1785
2 жыл бұрын
This video came up in my feed so I decided to watch. I am so glad I did. In fact I ended up subscribing to your channel. This video was a major help. Thanks looking forward to the high gain amps review. I'll go and look at your past video's as well. I have a feeling that I will find some valuable knowledge being shared!! Again thanks for your unbiased honest review appreciate it so much!!
@claytongouin5605
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I appreciate your brutal honesty since I have a number of amps and regularly buy used. These videos are helping me to make more informed decisions about what I am actually planning on purchasing, and common flaws and service issues I can expect with the amps I currently own. Thanks for these videos.
@The-Secret-Team
9 ай бұрын
I bought a used Blues Deluxe and discovered all the things that you point out. Luckily a local tech fixed it for 140 bucks. It sounds good for what it is. All my previous experience was with Fender tube amps from my youth and they were like tanks. The new ones not so much 😂
@SoloSi2024
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear some love for a new Marshall. Quite a relief actually! I wonder, does the rest of the current DSL range compare as favourably?
@davolk9525
11 ай бұрын
Interesting to hear the opinion about Mesa Boogie. I was a Mesa cult member for decades with two Nomads, a 55 and a 100. The 55 was a work horse I used for years as my main amp with no issues. Since selling those (with regrets for the 55), I've had a bunch of different amps including a DSL40CR (decent but not as loud as I thought a 40w would be), a Mesa Rectoverb 50 (typical Mesa tones but 80 pounds of screaming loudness that was not usable), and currently have a Vox AC15C1 along with a Peavey Classic 30 (1st gen) and a Fender Blues Jr (1st gen).
@julianmetcalfe1070
7 ай бұрын
Love your wise insights , as big name companies use their big names and you think it must be the best and some times its not, keep up the good work
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