No way! I didn’t know you played for David Crowder. I actually saw you live. Killer sounds.

Cool riffs and video! I've been thinking about getting this to replace the Hughes & Kettner Tube Factor. I upgraded mine with a Ruby tube and has been my main overdrive for 20 years. Would this be a comparable upgrade to the tube factor?

Sounds great...

Just got a twin reverb and can't figure out how to get any crunch/overdrive.....at all

Hey man! You didn't compare the clone to the original? oO

11 minutes of talking and no sound samples...😢

sorry but what build layout did you follow

ya where did ya source the chassis

could ya share where ya sourced the layout for it

Hi Michael, thanks for the great video! I'm curious about using the Tonex with an acoustic guitar. How do you go about using presets from Tonex? Do you capture your own DI tones, or is there another way you use acoustics with the Tonex? I'm particularly interested in incorporating room sounds, but I’m not entirely sure how to approach this or how to use Tonex effectively for acoustic instruments. Do you have any quick tips for using the Tonex with acoustics? Thanks!

Sounds good, but I think if I take the tube overdrive plunge, I need to start with a Kingsley pedal.

I prefer the valve job 2 overdrive by fuchs over this. Has way more character, it definitely sounds original, although this overdrive is really good.

I had the V1 and found it somewhat anemic and dull sounding. Sent it back right away. But I think I give the v2 a chance again. Sounds good.

"They know what they're doing", as he picks up wire cutters to cut tape.

awesome drive pedal one of my favorites in 2024 ;)

The best and most flexible, but always top-notch sounding tube pedal, I ever had. Works nice even standalone, but also nicely and flexibly beefs up Tweed amps, Plexis,... without expensive modding. Meanwhile makes even some of my tube amps obsolete for me.

I got one of these recently and it plays really well with my Quilter Mach 3 combo. The Mach 3 is the best solid state amp I have ever heard and the Kaluna 2 just adds some extra tubey warm that works. :)

I have the V1 pedal, it awesome for using with a modeler, because it warms up the tone. I use it with the dream65 and Lion from UV when using a clean platform ( super bass in the lion on clean)

Ooh, I like that!

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03:41 Matchless 12ax7 channel 04:14 Helix 12ax7 channel 05:02 Comparison 12ax7 channel 08:46 Matchless ef86 channel 06:56 Helix rf86 channel 09:08 Comparison ef86 channel 10:24 Adjusted amp tone 10:43 adjusted helix tone

Man, although I’m not a serious guitar player, you do a great job of reviewing it and it sounds fantastic in your hands. More than that, it’s really cool to see how far you’ve gone since EC days brother. I hope all is well for you and your family.

Great demo, Thanks! This is the first time I've heard an LSL.😊

These are amazing guitars!!!

Is the neck finished in Nitro as well? I don't love when the finish wears through on the fretboard, but that might be a non-issue for a long time.

Revalver certainly looks easier to use than Tonex but the problem I have is that it’s a computer based system same as Tonex. That’s means for me running a Mac with at least version 13. I am still running Mojave on my music computer as I have some software that won’t run on anything later. That’s why I think Headrush Prime core or the Nano Cortex maybe a better bet as a back up amp for my main rig which is a Fractal FM9. Would you use this instead of your 2 Tonex with your main pedalboard?

OMG ! those LSL are so nice ! enjoy that one Michael.

That's only in California. But that law has recently changed back .

Give me the former!

I'm always amazed when someone demos a new guitar from a company I've never head of! After all these years you'd think I would be aware of all of them! Anyways - super nice guitar!

Very tasteful playing, with a variety of guitars, congrats !

Sounds and looks amazing

Sounds great!

I’ve played Adam from Architects signature model baritone. It’s an amazing instrument. Saw it used at GC priced at $4200.

I have their Topanga model which is a double cut Les Paul special style. It's an amazing intrument. Big neck which I usually don't like at all but for some reason I don't mind it on the LSL.

Wow. The second Sound example sounds perfect for my music. Is it possible to create such a sound in tonex?

Man, thank you for doing this video. I too am a multi instrumentalist. My current gig finds me running Banjo, Elec GTR, Steel, Acoustic GTR and some harmonica. One thing I’d love to see more about from your channel is how your handling the multiple inputs with the midi. What is accepting those inputs and what’s allowing your RJM to switch via midi the different inputs. Thx man. Again really appreciate your videos 🙏

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WHEN DID THIS COME OUT?

We can't help if we have positive dispositions! haha. Love this video, Michael. Almost all the gear out there is really good now and my approach to videos is nearly exactly the same as yours. What is the best part about this product and what is it's intent? Cheers man

the pan was non exsistent😂...300 buck waste

This is a blue face not a blackface. Blackfaceamps are better and more vintage.

Do I have to use the computer to edit the tones? Or can I do everything on the device itself?

Could not agree more with the points made. Well stated.

i use two 100 watt marshall heads into 4x12 cabs... and LOUD... im old school and NOTHING out there compares... i WANT my audience deaf

live music SHOULD pummel your body...

No offense Michael but your tone sounds digital and processed and unnatural. I would never replace a real good tube amp with that garbage.

8:52 exactly why I fell out trying to use IRs with my Helix. The internal cabs on the Helix (as of firmware 3.8) are just as good or better than any IR if you know what to listen for and know how to dial this stuff in. IRs can be nice sounding on their own, but once they get in a mix, 80% of them are unusable when double tracking because they'll often sound hollow and phasey.

I think most gear heads and guitarists/musicians by nature are typically nerdy and analytical about what they fork out money for. If your a gigging musician your going to be honest. At least the pros like you I’ve seen are fair to their viewers and usually let you know if something needs criticism.

What's to talk about? Every "sponsored video" is an ad with a very superficial overview of a product. And they are extremely rare to even showcase the full functionality. Remember for example last time "reviewer" touch midi functionality of a device, for example.