Academy Of Tone

Friedman BE & Peavey 6505 vs AMP1 Mercury and Iridium Edition !
In this episode we explore the diverse landscape of high-gain guitar tones that are used in many different styles from classic rock leads to hair metal riffs and modern metal chugs.
We'll be comparing two heavyweight amplifiers in the high-gain arena: the iconic Friedman BE and the legendary Peavey 5150/6505. Thomas will dissect the technical architecture of these amps, unraveling the secrets behind their signature tones. He'll showcase their versatility across various musical styles and highlight their unique qualities.
But that's not all - we'll also put Thomas's own creations, the AMP1 Mercury and Iridium Editions, to the test. Thomas will demonstrate how these compact powerhouses stack up against the high-gain titans, providing insights into which AMP1 model suits different high-gain tones best.
With a selection of classic guitars and pedals at his disposal, Thomas will craft a range of high-gain tones, from searing solos to bone-crushing riffs for Rock and Metal.
We can expect a lot of A/B testing comparing these well known classic high giants by Friedman and Peavey vs AMP1 Mercury and Iridium edition.
Tune in to discover the perfect match for your personal sonic preferences and interact with us live in the chat to ask questions and request specific demonstrations.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of high-gain guitar tones and uncover the secrets of achieving your dream sound with AMP1.
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[@BluGuitar]

Thanks for watching! I hope you could take away some aspects on how I approach high-gain sounds. As we could see there are many different qualities we are looking for, and there’s no „one fits all“ solution… So we all end up searching for the perfect tone, with a certain tightness, mids-structure, bite and sizzle. It’s a very personal decision what we like, and since high-gain produces so much overtones we react quite sensitive to it… I hope you can find some great high-gain sound for you! Cheers, Thomas

[@kfaudio1]

Immer wieder Danke für Deine Folgen hier !!! Sie sind Lehrreich, Bestätigend, Motivierend uvm. Völlig unabhängig von dem Amp, den ich selbst spiele, nehme ich aus jeder Folge etwas mit raus oder bin in dem Bestätigt, was mir mein Amp Tuner und FX Builder seit vielen Jahren sagt.

[@BluGuitar]

Das freut mich!

[@Paulmccarthy6801]

Music makes you so joyful and happy doesn’t it Thomas. Me too !! Your awesome. I just love this channel.

[@BluGuitar]

I agree! Music is sharing joy and pain… resulting in only joy-it’s just magic…;-)

[@Paulmccarthy6801]

@@BluGuitar my wife is German. I met her 13 years now online. She’s from Garmisch Partenkirchen. She was born in Jena

[@MAG-li5jo]

Your tone is always amazing just like your guitar playing.

[@BluGuitar]

Thank you so much! Greetings, Thomas

[@coreydishmon]

I'm beyond happy with my Iridium. It completely retired my 6505+. The Iridium is beyond tighter, and the tone versatility is everything I want and more. Now, if you're someone who doesn't like playing around with knobs to get exactly what you want, Bluamps probably not what you're looking for.

[@BluGuitar]

The BluGuitar AMP1 offer a lot of options. We don’t mind when you dial in „your Tone“ and tape the controls - kind of set and forget-especially those custom controls on the side…😊

[@coreydishmon]

@BluGuitar Absolutely, it doesn't take long to obtain it. Although wish I could extend the custom control knobs a little so I can adjust them on the floor. Kinda have to crouch and turn it on its sides to do exactly that. Besides that, it's everything you want.

[@joelsmith4816]

Same feeling with my Mercury. Can't get enough. Marshall tones galore. The modern channel adds a little Soldanoish or some metal amp I've never heard, but love it.

[@coreydishmon]

@joelsmith4816 Cannot beat those tones. A lot of ways I wish I had tried the Mercury Edition.

[@heikohesse4666]

hi, your videos are always a fantastic piece of work - thank you for that 😎 - oh, and with the Les Paul the Friedmann starts to shine, in my opinion

[@BluGuitar]

I agree, that combination was absolutely great!!!!

[@cembobiohazard7779]

I absolutely love Thomas' videos. Here is my question. I play 2204 1983 model (slightly moded by Jason Tong who added Jose Arredondo clipping and FET boost). It has a very good dynamic. After I find my sweet spot on preamp gain (depends on pickups), and power amp (using attenuator) then I can control responsiveness and the hair of the tone literally with the way I play with my right hand, and left too of course. And with my guitar pot, I can go from a clean-ish bluesy tone up to explosive EVH. So I would say, the dynamic response of an amp is the most important factor for me. Unfortunately, I can't find any satisfying videos that would be helpful for me to see if Iridium can be a good choice for my style.

[@BluGuitar]

I wish I could do an A/B test with your amp vs the iridium, as this would tell you and me more about it. I would like to offer that we send you an Iridium as a loaner if you do that A/B test and video it…;-) At this point I’m just very confident that we both are looking for the same goals: dynamic and richness in any position of the volume pot on the guitar. Cheers, Thomas Blug

[@murphshall]

Hello Thomas! In the video of you playing the Iridium at around 18:30, is that straight in..? It sounds so fat and huge! I am holding out for the Amp X but that Iridium sounds awesome 😊

[@BluGuitar]

Yes, straight in….!

[@murphshall]

@@BluGuitar were you going to any cab sims or right into a speaker cab..? Thanks!

[@christopher.k.guitar]

Ist der Gesamt-Master oder der Channel-Master für das Einstellen der Endstufensättigung da?

[@BluGuitar]

Die Endstufensättigung entsteht wenn die Endstufe ans Limit getrieben wird. Dazu braucht es beides: Channel Master und Master Volume. Unser powersoak Feature ermöglicht das herunter setzen der Leistung von 100watts bis auf 9.150watts. Damit kann das Limit der Endstufe und all die Effekte die beim erreichen der Leistungsgrenze entstehen auch bei geringerer Leistung und damit Lautstärke genutzt werden. AMP1 hat den Lo power Mode der mit dem linken Fußschalter abgerufen werden kann. Für die volle Kontrolle brauchst Du MIDI, Remote 1 oder 1 Control

[@christopher.k.guitar]

@@BluGuitar Vielen Dank für die detaillierte Antwort Herr Blug! Toll dass man vom Erfinder selbst die Infos bekommen kann. Wie wird das beim AmpX gelöst sein?

[@Margilio5150]

Love the Iridium, it may appear a bit over the top for the general public but you can tweak it and it’s very versatile, besides the dirty channels, I love the clean channel with enough power amp push and a good compressor in front.

[@BluGuitar]

Totally agree!

[@FartCoffinStudios]

The Iridium clean channel is amazing!

[@FartCoffinStudios]

I’ve been taking it to shows instead of my Marshall head. I do not miss taking the Marshall out one bit. The Iridium tone kills.

[@bassman12]

Ich frag mich ja selber, warum ich mir als Bassist die ganzen BluGuitar Videos angucke. Sicher die nette Art von Thomas und sein Enthusiasmus. Vielleicht auch ein wenig die Hoffnung auf einen BluBass Pedalamp…

[@BluGuitar]

Den Bass Amp wird es nicht geben… ich bleibe bei meinen Leisten;-) Aber schau doch mal die neueste Folge mit Rolf Dieter Schnapka, da wird das Thema Bassist und bassound beleuchtet… Außerdem ist es auch gut zu wissen was die Gitarristen so umtreibt… ;-) Freut mich dass du dich für die Sendung und den Spirit begeistern kannst, obwohl es nicht 100% dein Instrument ist. BTW: Ich habe das aber auch: schaue tonnenweise Drummer Videos ;-)

[@internetmoney221]

Hello my Blugies 🎉. Tom, we need the One Control to be available at Sweetwater

[@BluGuitar]

Working on it!

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

That guitar you are playing is a Jackson Kelly. The Loomis signature model

[@BluGuitar]

It was actually Jeff’s guitar!

[@OliverHeimann-z4q]

Ich habe grossen Respekt vor Thomas Blug, ein cooler Typ, ein ausgezeichneter Musiker und in seinem Fachgebiet unbestritten ein Experte. Über seine KZbin-Beiträge kann man sicher streiten. Nicht über die Kompetenz, sondern eher über die oft etwas unbedarfte, unbeholfene Art des Vortrags, die andereseits aber auch einen gewissen Charme hat. Was ich nicht nachvollziehen kann ist, wie man sein Arbeitsgerät so vernachlässigen kann, insbesondere dann, wenn es sich um eine Preziose wie diese Fender Strat handelt. So ein edles Instrument gewinnt doch nicht dadurch, dass man es völlig verdrecken lässt. Im Gegenteil, der Anblick wirkt zunehmend abstossend und beeinträchtigt die Performance in erheblichem Masse. Zudem gewinnt man den Eindruck, wenn man sich Thomas Blug hier genauer ansieht, dass die mangelnde Pflege nicht beim Instrument halt macht. Vielleicht ist es aber auch nur etwas zu viel Haarspray? Egal. Thomas Blug hat genug Grund auf sich und das was er erreicht hat stolz zu sein, da braucht es keinen Rekord für die ekligste Gitarre oder die schlechteste Frisur.