Browne Amplification Protein vs JHS Double Barrel!

[@WesIncredible]

I bought the Protein from your last review - I have used it every session since and haven’t been disappointed 🤝

[@BenNeal]

So glad you’re enjoying it!

[@id.unregistered]

@@BenNeal fake

[@applesauceblues6952]

​@@id.unregisteredwell considering it's one of the top 5 most popular drives on the market I wouldn't think his opinion is "fake"

[@hekakain4108]

I have the Protein v3 and it is excellent and the Double Barrel is in the same clubhouse, both excellent at what they both do. I've never heard the Double Barrel before so it's a first for me...great demo Ben...

[@BenNeal]

Thank you! I’ve got some demos and comparisons with the Browne Amplification Carbon X coming soon too. Will be interesting to throw that in the mix and see how it is 🙏🏼

[@margaretzabinski9977]

Thanks for the video. I have owned the Double Barrel for years and still have not unleashed all the magic to be had in this little white box.

[@BenNeal]

There’s so many options in it!

[@jarrodwhitley]

Really enjoy your content Ben, hoping we'll see more of you again eventually!

[@beauruutz]

Why has he stopped?? His videos are really good...

[@jarrodwhitley]

@@beauruutz No idea. He just disappeared.

[@Rocknrolldreamlp]

The left side of the protein is the greatest OD I’ve ever played. It took me a little while to connect with the ODR side but I mainly use it has secondary gain to stack with the blues breaker side. To your point, there is something really special about protein when stacked together

[@skeres01]

The left side is wonderful. I haven't found the same love for the right. It also stacks really well with a blues driver IMO.

[@spawn302]

The right side for me is the best OD I've used, haah

[@dariohenriquez7773]

which guitar and amplifier are you using

[@dariohenriquez7773]

and what style do you play

[@Rocknrolldreamlp]

I use all sorts of guitars. Mainly a Les paul and tele these days. Funny enough, I’ve sold my protein. I could just never quite get on with the ODR green side. There’s a harshness that’s difficult to dial out. I might need to try out the dual BB they have now, because that side is amazing

[@7313micropigz]

Great video! I think a like the Protein slightly better.

[@Kevin-the-Just]

Hi Ben, I'm definitely putting the Protein on my shortlist. Haven't seen any new vids lately. Hope you're well. Cheers.

[@liv2praz]

great video, dude. i really like the nuances of the protein. my fav OD of this type(ish) has always been the KoT, primarily because there’s a unique immediacy of the initial attack that just feels open and natural and not ‘pedal-like.’ it’s almost impossible to hear this in a youtube video, but it seems like, at least compared to the DB, the Protein has more of that. i also have a very mid-forward, british flavored clean tone, so the slightly more level / scooped EQ profile of the Protein is appealing. thanks for the demo!

[@BenNeal]

Thanks Joshua! Yeah from what I’ve heard, the left side of the Protein is somewhat similar to the KOT. Both originally based on a blues breaker circuit. Haven’t played a KOT though, would love to. I guess I’ll get on the wait list and get mine in 2026 🤣

[@liv2praz]

@@BenNeal yeah the KoT is special and worth waiting for, imo. however, it definitely has a mid-push. much less so than a TS-type, but a touch more than a true BB type. i fount it to be truly magic with an american clean (Victoria Golden Melody in my case). it still sounds amazing with a british flavor base tone, but i’ve found a full frequency stage 1 OD (Hudson Broadcast in my case) to be my staple drive with that platform. but, i maintain that the KoT is truly the king of mid-forward OD’s that don’t do the full TS thing, shaving off the lows and highs.

[@BenNeal]

@@liv2praz Really looks like I need to get on that wait list!

[@jmaygarden]

@@BenNeal I just put my name on KoT list the other day. We can both get them around the same time later in the decade. 😆 Also, thanks for this review. I was actually considering a DB in a local shop or ordering a Protein. Good timing!

[@josephestes7076]

The protein is awesome. On the d.b. I like to use a touch of the clean blend when I stack the green after the blue. The left side is overdriven going in so the clean blend opens up a touch of that sparkle and low end. The protein still wins though.

[@Ruvimka]

Very good comparison! Why doesn't everyone show a clean tone like you

[@BenNeal]

Haha if only 🙏🏼🤣

[@SJ29ML]

At 18:21 you mentioned the Moonshine being a little muddy and missing clarity at high gain setting w/tone at halfway, but would the clean knob bring some clarity back?

[@Utube-s8m]

Putting the lower mg into the ts higher gain fixes that.

[@tipston3366]

Excellent demo and playing! You have a really good ear for nuance.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@erikhartley2494]

I’ve used both and enjoyed both but prefer the Protein, by far. Now the v4 DB with the red remote would really add a tone of versatility, especially if the TS side was first as it would be very similar to hitting the front of gainy amp with a TS. However the green side of the Protein is way better by itself. Running the green side set very low gain is an amazing low gain thickening trick and my favorite way to use it, albeit sacrificing its amazing higher gain capabilities.

[@Jordan.levesque]

Great video! I’ve wanted a double barrel for years! I did own a sweet tea for a few years, currently use a Strymon Riverside. If you’re able to can you get your hands on a KOT and compare it with the Double Barrel? Especially the morning glory side (blues-to-blues). Thanks!

[@tylerwoods6055]

Thanks for sharing, Ben. Really gives a great landscape to the capabilities of each pedal overall.

[@shaneross6242]

I have a Browne Carbon Pedal which is the left side on its own love that pedal and i stack it with a TS9 ,of course differs from an ODR1 I'd think Browne should release the protein with a version of a TS9 circuit on the right

[@IanMacGinnis]

dude this is so helpful!! but you also are a PLAYER bro keep it up.

[@BenNeal]

Thanks so much!

[@LikeU2tributeband]

Great video Ben!! All vs video's on YT should be like this one. Thanks for sharing 👌👌

[@BenNeal]

Thanks!

[@greggjohnson7]

Great breakdown and comparison. Thank you! JHS is an amazing company, I own several pedals, but I think the Protein won in every section. Also, youre a great player. Nice work

[@Mike_D_5150]

Love the objectivity! Cheers

[@Steven-re3tx]

I run my DR 504 Hiwatt with wah, Keeley comp plus to JHS Morning Glory V4 w/red box boost into a JHS Angry Charlie V2 into modulation then into timing pedals. ITROCKSHARD.

[@Mrshibbs3291]

The gain switch on the Morning Glory adds gain, the plus on the moonshine adds headroom. Its dirtier when switched to the minus side. Its louder and cleaner on the plus side. Makes it great to use as a boost with the gain set low. My gain section is a Double Barrel into a Sweet Tea. I put both Moonshines first. Moonshine (set clean), Morning Glory into Moonshine (set dirty), Angry Charlie. I can cover just about any gain needs and it cuts through a mix well. The higher gain side of the Morning Glory works great for single coils. Thats I use them. Great video.

[@sG_Chimera]

Real interested in the Protein and dual drives in general. Going to buy a Supro amulet for practice and small gigs. I’m new to both single channel amps and pedals in general. I play a LOT of different styles including some heavy chuggage. Perhaps I should have the protein for low-mid gain and a second pedal for the heavier stuff. Also considered the Waza craft blues driver. Any suggestions would be great

[@autosmiley1532]

You could have been interested in the "Sandman" pedal, from the French brand "Anasounds"... But unfortunately, it was a limited reissue, mainly due to a strong demand for the "Savage MKI" which for many French musicians is the best Klon Centaur clone on the market. And they aren't easily affordable now, even on Reverb, or finally very expensive if when one is offered for sale. This one therefore included a very limited reissue of their "Savage MKI" (Klon Centaur clone) + the addition of their "Ego Driver", which is a Tube Screamer clone. But their "clones" are always made with their own secret sauce choices too aslike others do.

[@thigarciaable]

Your video helped me to choose protein! Thanks, mate! It’s interesting that Nobels OD1 in the protein sounds, to me too, better than moonshine in the double-barrel… I prefer overdrives that allow my amp sound to “remain” the same… with some colour but not too much… thanks a lot for the comparison

[@BenNeal]

You’re welcome! And yeah I agree about the Protein. I think both sides allow your core tone to remain, and just add a bit extra!

[@ggus8512]

I haven’t played either one.. but they both sound very musical, and the right side of each particularly differ and provide a certain sound for certain uses. I hear a wider bandwidth on the protein. With the Double Barrel, I feel one would need a brighter amp so it won’t be a little too dark. That’s my 2 cents :)

[@elephantsonthestreet]

The Double Barrel was on like literally every board in the world 5-10 years ago. I think it just fell out of fashion for the new shiny dual ods (KoT excluded). It's a great pedal and my main OD on my gigging board!

[@BenNeal]

Yeah being older is definitely a contributing factor. It’s a great, super versatile dual drive!

[@JackSole17]

Yes I was telling my buddy the same thing that literally everyone had a double barrel at one point aha, it was once the king of dual od!! both are awesome tho!

[@StavK]

Great demo to give me a sense of these two pedals. You’ve got a great touch to your lead playing, love it 👏

[@emmanuelibus]

What chords where you playing at the 5 minute mark? Sounds so good.

[@TomsonTheOne]

I wanted to buy a DB a couple of months ago. I tried and compared a couple of pedals and I was completely blown away by the Protein. I did not expect to like the green side so much... I prefered it so much compared to the "Tubescreamer" in the DB that I went home with the Protein instead... It's hard to find a setting in the Protein that does not sound great.

[@diaosuarez1748]

La transparencia del lado izquierdo del Protein es impresionante, tiene una cascada muy sutil, mientras que ese lado del Barrel es más Bluesbreaker rasposo. Pero al lado contrario del Moonshine (TS) me parece un tono más completo que el lado del Protein. Perdón me dió flojera traducir esto a inglés jaja

[@Gustavo-ro9hk]

Gracias por la excelente apreciación.. pero pregunta, si tendrías la oportunidad de compra uno o el otro, cuál comprarías? Gracias!

[@diaosuarez1748]

@@Gustavo-ro9hk Tuve de frente ese dilema el año pasado, literalmente. Me fuí por el Protein, sin duda es el siguiente escalon, pero al final de todo se me presentó la oportunidad muy económica del King of Tone y qué carajo, me fuí con él y ahora soy el más felíz del mundo. Antes del KoT pongo un Klon Centaur como booster. Antes de todo esto tenía el Moonshine, nunca me agradó demasiado así que eso pudo haber afectado mi decisión de no querer el Barrel. Saludos

[@Gustavo-ro9hk]

@@diaosuarez1748 mejor respuesta imposible! Gracias!!

[@chrissmith5506]

With the Protein v3 you can put each side into a separate loop of a loop switcher.

[@okeephoss]

Comparison was over @ 5:42

[@MrTxemaserrano]

Please, Come back to make more videos with new intros... I just discover you the other day and I need your music every day!

[@punsandriffs]

will you do a rig rundown anytime?

[@autosmiley1532]

Have you tried the Anasounds Sandman yet ? If not, I think you should... 👌😉 Obviously I haven't checked to see if you've tested it before. If so, I'm very sorry for speaking too soon... Just so you know, I'm a new listener on your channel, and a direct subscriber ! ✨🌟✨

[@robertlevasseur8896]

Protein is the winner for me. The DB too honky when both channels on.

[@emmanuelibus]

What chords are you playing?

[@kevinmackfurniture]

The Double Barrel has two great tastes, that taste great together... 🤘🏻😝

[@JustAGuitarPlayer]

I’d be interested to hear how both of these compare to the Kingtone Duellist. What amp (or Iridium amp) are you playing into and what pickups are on your Strat? Excellent video by the way, thanks for all your great videos, I just watched the Iridium video you did which was also great so thanks for that too.

[@MatthewSpringer]

I have a Protein and Duelist. The BB sides are similar with the Duelist having more gain on tap and a more versatile EQ, but pretty similar or at least a lot of overlap. If you didn't know which was which you wouldn't be able to pick em out in a mix. The ODR side of the Protein and the TS side of the duelist are similar gain ranges, but I seem to prefer the ODR to the TS. The Duelist in general is a higher gain pedal with more crunch on tap and more tweak options. The ODR to me has more of a voxey mid hump, whereas the TS side of the duelist sounds like a TS. The internal Duelist dip switches are useful and you can tweak the pedal quite a bit. For me the protein seems to be the winner for now but both are quite usable and no one seems to make BlueDriver/ODR dual overdrive.

[@DavidDorrJr]

It seems to me that anytime you played on the DB, it seemed to bring more out in what you played. I think there is something to be said for that more than simply just the tonality.

[@Mike_D_5150]

Fair words

[@thomasvantorre1922]

I love ❤ and take the proteïne..good review from you

[@21asantacruz]

Most definitely the Video comparison I was needing. I have the JHS DB, think it’s nice. But sometimes can come off as harsh and too much high end. Looking for more of a low mix and still pretty transparent drive even when the drive knob is high. Which is what exactly the Protein gives off. I think I might have to make that switch to the Protein

[@progpogs]

Great playing and great tones all around. I have a revv tilt that I love, but been interested in the protein.

[@LeviBulger]

I love the morning glory, but the ODR1 is legendary for a reason. Now if JHS would do an ODR1 with their morning glory circuit in a dual pedal I'd buy 2 of them first day of release

[@synyster_nate]

Dude. Yes. Yeah. Hell yeah I’ll buy the other two!

[@LeviBulger]

@@synyster_nate what could we call it? Morning ODoR? I've got nothing

[@jwiegand1022]

​@@LeviBulger that works lol

[@malthus101]

If one had a Protein, can one skip getting a Klon? :)

[@BenNeal]

Totally different things unfortunately! You need both 🤣

[@HugoBanyCastilloCh]

I have both in my pedalboard and to be honest, DB from JHS it was amazing before the Protein pedal, so yes to me Protein is working so good to my ears

[@MrMisafender]

Protein all day

[@BenNeal]

Agreed!

[@nele4470]

I play JHS DB and sounds very good.

[@BenNeal]

Yeah it's a great pedal!

[@thomashogan1985]

Bought the protein, laughably good

[@robtoc]

Great demo....protein sounds great. I own the double barrel and LOVE it!

[@matthew_b_golden]

They both sound great though they are different beasts. I watched this on my phone and then again with headphones to be sure. Through mobile phone speakers, I tended to agree that for your style of playing through this particular set-up, the BA sounded more appropriate. That said, on headphones, there was way more going on. The BA is a lot cleaner while the DB has more 3d harmonic stuff going on in "green" side and that is because of the mid push vs scoop. I am often inclined to a scooped sound as it is always flattering to the ears but in the context of a mix or a guitar filling out space in a 3-piece band, the DB makes more sense. Of course, your speaker type will change all of that too so there's that. There is more character in the DB for better or worse, depending on context. In the end, I preferred your playing through the DB for the richer 3d tones. The BA was still great but sounds a little more flat or, missing something, in a mix context. I bought a DB recently and waiting for it arrive, mostly on the grounds of wanting a Morning Glory but with more options. I feel I can probably get the scooped BA sounds from my amps and my BYOC Crown Jewel, which can mimic practically everything if dialed in right. Thanks for the great demo!

[@Colin-o9t]

Kot rules this space.

[@BristanKeller]

Protein…hands down

[@BenNeal]

Pretty hard to beat

[@Utube-s8m]

I realize I’m behind on this video. But it literally just showed up. I prefer the jhs double barrel. But if you want less mush always go lower into higher side. Also, I had the Duellist I sold it asap. I guess everyone has their particular tastes. I like a spongey, less stiff feeling and JHS wins for me. Never buying into the KOT either. I’m pretty well set up since I’m a pedal addict and have more than enough. It’s an addiction and I think I have control finally.

[@33shoobs]

I love my double barrel. But I may just sell it and buy a morning glory by itself. That 808 side really flubs at higher gains

[@Utube-s8m]

Idk I may be the only one who doesn’t like the MG alone. I have every JHS od and distortion. I prefer the Double Barrel. I like and have the Gritador but I’m not going to buy the Protein anytime soon.

[@rookie_hero8682]

Yeah the JHS felt muddy and the stack wasn’t near usable.

[@Utube-s8m]

It’s because he’s putting the higher gain side into the lower. You always put the lower gain into the higher side to push it. Not sure why the toggle goes both ways.

[@miquelmarti6537]

[edited] Barrell = bluesbraker + TS; Protein = bluesbraker + Nobel.

[@autosmiley1532]

No, no, no... You are completely wrong. In fact, they both have a Bluesbreaker clone, and neither has a Klon Centaur clone. Look and you will see I'm right... I will check myself if the Klon Centaur itself is inspired by the Bluesbreaker, but it's not sure. In any case, they are quite different overall... And having ordered two Sandman pedals from the French brand Anasounds, including a real Klon Centaur clone with their secret sauce called "Savage MKI" (certainly the best Klon Centaur clone in the world whole imo) + a Tube Screamer clone with their secret sauce too, called “Ego Driver” ; so I listened to a lot of Klon Centaur clones to get a better idea... It seems to me that the Bluesbreaker is even cleaner as a type of overdrive, with a slightly different tone sound color, while the Klon has the ability to play very also cleanly with little gain, while being able to provide more than a type of Bluesbreaker do if you push the gain a little. For example, there's something I might be interested in later : stacking a "Carbon X" pedal ("Carbon Copy" being the name of the Bluesbreaker clone from the same brand than "Protein" but the single effect one) which has two Bluesbreaker clones combined in the same kind of dual overdrive. 😉

[@miquelmarti6537]

@@autosmiley1532 thank you for the detailed explanation. I edited the post

[@sidylinkproducoes1121]

sao clones ?

[@rjo8500]

Immediately can tell the DB will cut better in band mix.

[@TheChainsofAlice]

Yeah I have the protein and I have to crank the tone all the way up and its still a little too dark for my tastes. Not worth $349 for my current setup.

[@BkBk-gy6vr]

Double barrel stacks much better than the Protien. The protien gets a little harsh and tinny. Individual drive stacking is always better than a dual drive pedal.

[@bryanp8010]

Double barrel 🤟

[@madraxz8284]

My vote is for the JHS

[@mafeitete]

JHS is better

[@spawn302]

I've used both, in this demo kilt sounds better. For my chimera and strat, the protein is like silk compared to the kilt. Use whatever is best for your rig

[@JackSole17]

I guess it’s whether you want the ode-1 or tube screener!

[@leehenderson8132]

The protein is head and shoulders A MUCH BETTER SOUNDING PEDAL.I HAD THE DB.TRADED IT.GOT THE SWEET TEA.Still no comparison to the protein.maybe the best made yet.i still don't get the klon.its just a boost.really.and a nobels for ten grand!shame on you.theres another overrated dirt box jesus.soo bass centered it sucks.the new ones anyway.

[@KevinHowardMusic]

Jhs getting their ass kicked from all angles 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Utube-s8m]

Doubtful

[@thewey]

I vote the protein because it has a cleaner (less rough) top end

[@id.unregistered]

Youve been away an entire year. I guess i need to unsub. Later

[@sk4tez182]

who cares bruh. you’re just some random😂

[@walterworrall]

I like turtles

[@BenNeal]

Two years actually 🤣🙏🏼

[@id.unregistered]

@@sk4tez182 and you're not because? dummy