BUGERA 1990 INFINIUM | Marshall JCM900 Hi-Gain Dual Reverb replica

[@MercutioUK2006]

Crushing as always. Todays lesson: Everything sounds better with an SD-1.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Exactly 👌😎.

[@marcoz9651]

Informative & great riffs! Thanks Euge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@barriem5318]

Incredible tone and killer playing. Amazing!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That thing sounds amazing especially with you playing thru it

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@jonnyf9049]

had that amp some years ago, played it for a long time - nice thing

[@OSpetze]

I have an early mk3 900 that i run with the sens knob barely open so its basically an 800. But I always boost the hell out of it with CLIPPING DIODE in the form of SD1 or TS9 :D I think I missed this video but it's a great one. Keep it up Euge, your videos make me happy!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪. Thanks!

[@markusaurelius777]

Just had a JCM 900 / 4100 model a couple months ago. No matter what I did to the dials, I couldn't get a good sound out of it at all when I cranked it up. I'm wondering if the tubes were failing? Anyways, I ended up selling it and buying an EVH 5150 Iconic, and I love this new head....Heading to band practice tonight to try it out and crank it.

[@JoshyyJay]

That mix at the start was sick!!! Kickass🤘🔥🎸🔥

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks BobCat! 😎🤟

[@timeshock1255]

Sounds pretty amazing but then, I knew they do. Great video again, buddy!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@matthall8142]

Surprised how good that Bugera sounds. Great playing as ever. 🤘🏻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@JimboJimmy-i2u]

Bugera stuff is always really solid, the Bugera tri rec is a diamond in the rough, it has all the magic of a mesa rectifier but way better sounding

[@ArtbyPaulPetro]

that's an awesome sounding amp! Imo the JCM900 is a great amp and deserves a better reputation than it has. For some reason a lot of Marshall purists seem to hate them but i love them. i have a modded 50 watt head that was my main amp until I got an Engl Savage 120 MKII last year. Love the riffage btw!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! Thanks man!

[@wfd245]

Pure tone magic as always. I’d love to see you possibly sample amps through different IR’s. Do some speaker comparisons and of course some more in the style of awesome guitar players from the 80’s

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Great suggestions. Will add to my ever increasing to do - list 😎.

[@risonbison7207]

great video as always!!! I'm dying to hear you play a SLO 100 or a Friedman X amps!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Me too 😎.

[@SixStringViolence]

You forgot to mention the pentode/triode switch on the back of the amp. Similar to the high/low switch on the JCM 900. In pentode mode you have the full 120 watts and all the headroom. In triode mode it's 60 watts and you reach much sooner tube saturation which thickens the sound and shifts it more to the mid-range. The manual wrongly says 100 and 50 watts, but since it is a 120 watts amp, I assume that it is 120 and 60.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I did? Thanks for mentioning 🤟🙏😎.

[@AngryTruckerBob]

Thank you for the video ! Very helpful

[@phpimusique9373]

very cool open song! And great amp!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@jamesfindice2871]

Kyllä! Kiitos erno!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hyvä! 😎

[@OrangeMicMusic]

Super cool comparison, thanks Euge :). I used some Behringer products over time. The point people are afraid of them is reliability issues (which I never had) but it could be also a misinformation that is carried on, so people would buy more expensive stuff....just....because, why not? :) Sound wise, they're awesome, no matter someone is telling you

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Indeed 👌.

[@joshuamichael4312]

If anything, you've for sure sold me on the SD-1. I think that'll be my next pedal. My tubescreamer and klon clone will probably be collecting dust if my tone through my plexi comes anywhere close to yours 🤯😎

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@rickycompton2610]

Great video Euge I have a JCM900 2100 mark 3 it’s been my main amp I also have the JCM900 4100 DR too I think the bugera is really close too the JCM900 4100 I also have a JCM 2000 TSL 100 witch I think has one of the best clean Marshall tones also but people hate on the TSL Marshall’s I don’t know why

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@battsy95]

For home/studio use they're fine, but they're delicate. mine blew up after just a few gigs. It's no secret why you don't see them out often

[@MetalZoned]

That sucks

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I don’t have any experience with that since I had the amp only a few days but yeah, that’s unfortunately many times the case with cheaper amps.

[@robbah9939]

Bugeras are great value for the money! The bad reputation is mostly the older pre-infinium. I got 2 of them. I love them, never had any problems and the older one is 6 years old and gigged with a lot. The new one is a 1960 that I bought after your review. The tube pulling and mixing is awesome. You can get 1960,1990 & 6262 for the price of one marshall. Just something to consider.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@Nightwinflyer]

I agree, I bought a 1960 and it is my workhorse studio amp. Rock solid for 2 years and going strong.

[@countzero5150]

One of the issues I've come across with the pre infinium amps is that the biasing information in their manuals was completely wrong. At best they will sound bad, at worst they'll blow up. I biased one of the 6260s for one of my friends who simply used the test point on the chassis and set it according to the manual. I measured the plate voltage and used an octal bias probe and his dissipation was WAAAAAY over 70% probably close to 100%. The fact that he played it like that for weeks and it didn't burst into flames is a miracle. If they were biasing them like that from the factory... then yeah, it would be more shocking if they DIDN'T catch fire. The important takeaway is if you buy a pre infinium model check the bias before you do anything. It's probably far hotter than it should be.

[@Nightwinflyer]

@@countzero5150 Mine is the Infinium. Rock solid amp. I don't know if you can even find the pre-infinium ones.

[@countzero5150]

@@Nightwinflyer there's still a lot of pre infinium models floating around. I see a lot of them getting incorrectly listed as infinium because it's a buzz word with respect to bugera. The dead giveaway is if it has blue pilot lights it's pre infinium, amber and it's infinium.

[@bjstein4242]

Euge, this is the place for an honest discussion about Marshall tones.. these kind of demos are very informative.. but their is nothing quite like a JCM 800.. !!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@whoobibi]

I have both the 1990 and the 6262. I actually like the Crunch channel on the 6262 better, especially with the bright switch on. Bright Marshall crunch like an old modified Plexi. And of course the lead channel on a 6262, being based on the 5150 II, is a monster.

[@gabrielstevens41]

Vicious sounding amp with that SD1. Pretty cool

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 🤟

[@lukzriffs1564]

Catchy Song, awesome💪Valovirta Signature bendings 👌

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah 🤟😎.

[@ArticLight14]

That solo was the shiznit Euge🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@JawedKarim763]

Best guitar faces of any guy doing this.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@deHelli]

Hi Euge, I bought a 1990. I want to run it with a 4x12 Marshall JCM 900! How did you set the ohms?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

So that they match.

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Amp sounded good, I had 2 Bugera's, 333 xl, had it repaired 3 times, sold it, it failed again,

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Damn. That sucks. I only had this for a few days so can’t say much about the reliability 😎.

[@ahmetayaz41]

Was it from the Older Series or infinium .?

[@benthompson9871]

Killer tone mate, I have one and just wondering what your amp settings are in this vid? Cheers from Australia.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! No idea 😎. I don’t really pay attention to those but just use my ears 👌.

[@Mrbs666]

Another great video, thanks! Would be interesting to get your opinion on the Marshall Origin and what you can make with it. Cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! As soon as I get my hands on one 👌.

[@reneemonroe4536]

Really good song.It’s a keeper.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@aaronsg71]

Sounds good, can you get the 6262 Infinium to demo???? Thx

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! On my to do - list 🤟.

[@Moirchester]

Pepita is mimicking Angus Young when he goes from left to right on the stage playing his guitar :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@madddog692000]

Once again, the song ripped. Great review. Sounds really good in the mix. I wonder if you can remove that metallic sound by backing down the gain? Have a great week Euge 🤘 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! That’s part of the 900 charm 😎.

[@MetalZoned]

Some Gary Moore there at the end, nice one! Impressed with this Bugera to be honest. It's about 90% there. I agree about it being metallic, but still pretty good. You should try a shootout between that and the Mooer UK Gold 900 Micro Preamp that is supposed to be a JCM900 in a micro pedal.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Heartkiller999]

Hi Euge! Quick question for you, when you're doing the song/noodling, are you hearing your playback only through your studio monitors? or a cab or something as well?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Always through studio monitors and sometimes also from the cab 👌.

[@dkphotosdotcom]

Hi Euge! Something a little off topic: i really like your chair especially the folding armrests. How is the quality of this chair? I need a new one and maybe i ll go for tectake this time. Please let me know if you would recommend it. Thx a lot!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hi man! Abolutely. It’s really good 👌.

[@relentlessvomit4361]

Hello Euge! Do you happen to have a JCM900 SL-X? I Really like your reviews on Marshall’s, was wondering if you could shoot out a 900 SL-X vs a 800 or the TSL or maybe give your thoughts on the SL-X? There’s one in my area and I’m debating between that and a TSL. Thanks!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Nope but I’ve played with one a few times. It’s basically a 800 2203 with an extra pre-amp tube 🤟.

[@tqjh7035]

Can you do Friedman be amp or bogner ecstasy amp demo if youhave a chance?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Sure! As soon as I get my hands on one of those 👌.

[@lemmy8ob]

One thing my go-to amp tech says about Marshall heads is that they are very overbuilt, always have been...they can take a lot of abuse before they fail & stop working. It applies to the overall design, choice/tolerance of components, quality of construction, etc. Other makers may have some similar design elements, but they usually cut costs & quality is not the same. One thing I also hear is that Mesa amps are so complex, they are much harder to debug & fix than a Marshall...yes they are good & have tons of features, but there is a trade-off.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah it’s hard to beat a good ol’ Marshall. Sound - and quality wise 💪😎.

[@MoreMeRecording]

I recently heard someone say on another channel that Bugera had a problem with amps spontaneously bursting into flames - Incubus Pardon Me.mp3 - circa 2000 😆

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No experience with that but I had the amp only a few days 😎.

[@gresnid3453]

Euge, I've got a DSL100, and I can't get the tones I think it should be capable of. A friend of mine suggested using a load box to be able to crank it at lower volumes. I don't have any kind of computer stuff, I'm strictly talking about playing it in the room. Do you ever use something like a captor x or an OX box, and if so, what is your recommendation for someone just wanting to experiment with attenuation? Thank you for what you do.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah that’s the thing with all tube amps. You gotta wake up the power tubes 💪. I use St. Rock’s React:IR always 👌: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baSpep5_bMR3gZY I also have Suhr Reactive Load which is great. And Bugera’s PS-1 works if you just want a cab attenuator. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHbEpIaGq8iFiaM - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWof41uj9xrhJo

[@gresnid3453]

@@EugeValovirta230V Thanks, man. I ended up getting a PS1 because it's inexpensive. It makes a huge difference in the DSL100 being able to crank the master. With the Invective, where all the balls seem to be at the top end of the channel volume, it's not really needed (for what I do, anyway). I did notice it sucked some of the low end out of both amps, and I had to bump up the resonance to get it back to what I like. In any event, thank you for the suggestion, and for what you do.

[@geraldrauch1701]

Euge!!! a little off topic butI've been really getting into the mist from the mountains "monumental..."...i noticed they were from finland, what do u think ov them??? also, one ov my absolute favorite bands is deathspell omega...do u know mika, just wondering...love u in shining!!! cheers brother!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I’m not familiar with those bands so no idea 😎. Thanks!

[@johnconkling9729]

Forget the rest of the rest of the video. The intro riffs are the money bro!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@RapttorX]

nice new intro animation, miss the "Hi" part tho

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah I forgot that and had to come up with something while editing 😎.

[@eric_sdny]

“Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” on a Bugera was not on my bingo card! 🤣🤣🤣 Really surprised at how the amp sounds compared to the Marshalls. I’d be terrified to open it up and see how well it’s constructed though.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌

[@paulkielt9301]

My brother's Marshall JCM900 I tried sounded the best with KT88 power tubes... but that's my own taste! To not overload the transformers I used only two of them istead of four. Otherwise, there are no clipping diodes inside the JCM900 but it has many OP-Amps. So I guess, the Bugera is constructed the same. That's why I still prefer the JCM800 much more.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@mesaseany]

Wow...chug city. Sick tone and playing. Always love your riffs. I have the ESP CS version of the White IC and it's one of favorite axes. Was curious how the LTD was.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! It’s a great guitar 👌.

[@tyberard5736]

Mark III has 4 preamp with no clipping diodes. It's a JCM900 master Volume MK III.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed: SL-X 👌

[@addman34555]

Do you still have this amp? Do you use it often hahah?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I guess I said it in the video that I borrowed it from MusiX just to do this video.

[@M81_WOODLAND]

Only problem with these Bugeras is that a lot of amp techs will refuse to work on them. You might get a good one, but if you have one that fails...

[@dennispost7903]

Yup! Used to have their version of the 5150 and when it broke, it couldn’t be fixed since the print plate had been painted black, so I’m done with them

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah that’s unfortunately the case many times with cheaper amps.

[@joehernandez6260]

Killer riff🤘🏼

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@austinfailz]

If memory serves, Bruce Kulick used a 900 and SD-1 for Revenge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Ok cool!

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

I always wonder how long it will take you to produce just 1 Video? I mean, i'm doing some Studio Work myself lately again, but to get everything right like i want it takes me some nights (fight with Guitar going out of tune, Finger fatigue, Bends slightly to flat/sharp etc), not mentioning like you do all that Songwriting, Drum Programming, Production, Mastering, Video Editing ect. You are even sleeping? BTW the Bugera sounds fine, owning a 333XL Infinium myself since 10years now 😎

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Usually I start around 08:00 AM and by noon I’ve usually written the song, recorded, filmed, mixed & mastered it. And filmed the whole video. Then I have a lunch break and after that I edit the whole thing in Final Cut 👌😎.

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

@@EugeValovirta230V you are pretty fast! That makes like -hmmm- 5 hours for everything 😲 Me i just need that time to get my tuning right and think about what to play..................... (ok, and edit a crappy Video) 🥺

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah I just pretty much shoot something from the hip for these videos and don’t think about it too much. Which many times actually leads to great results since many of these intro songs have later become real songs for several albums 😎.

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

@@EugeValovirta230V 😎

[@gizemkayhan9245]

load box or miced ??

[@OgamiItto70]

I'm with you on that reverb thing. I always hate reverb on amps. It always sounds fake to me. Sometimes (but not very often) it'll sound acceptable on clean sounds if I don't dial in too much. I'd *_much_* rather have a good digital reverb pedal in the effects loop. That gives me options so I'm not stuck with the sound that was decided on by some committee of electronics engineers at the amp factory. As to Bugera reliability, I've never owned or even played one, but from what I've seen here and there on forums and message boards they're either total crap or absolute tanks. And the simpler models like the 1990 and 1960 are more likely to be tanks than crap. Also, long-time users usually like the Infinium feature, saying that it really does extend power amp tube life by quite a bit. Of course, it's also just one more thing to go wrong...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Exactly 👌😎.

[@andrewmurdock4614]

Bolt Thrower riffs?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Just my own so I hope not 😎.

[@Marcelo_B_159]

Nice Metallic(a) riff age with a metallic sounding amp 😂 on the Iron Cross. Still the Marshalls have something special, and specially with the SD1. The Bulgera was to grainy, even having the gain at noon. Amazing amp, but nothing can compare to Marshall.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Indeed 💪.

[@TheDistortionPrinciple]

Do a bugera 1960!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5aViIN5fbJki6c

[@TheCyberMantis]

Killer intro song! Bugera 1990.... the poor man's Marshall. I like the tube self-biasing feature. These are made in China, but so is the new EVH Iconic. You can get a Bugera 6262 for $650 in the USA. The Iconic is $999. They are both made in China. The 6262 is supposed to be a poor man's 6505+. Even the Peavey 6505+ is now made in China. Might as well go with the Bugera and save some money. Amps NOT made in China seem to be really expensive now.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Cpmnk]

I kinda take these bugera amps like i would friedman, splawn or fortin etc. There their own beasts, not just clones. The only difference is the price. And the quality has been great since the infinium era

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed.

[@rudolfo211]

Hi Euge... I wrote you as usual but you don't seem to reply. Is everything okay??

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟😎

[@reneotten7376]

I don't understand why Marshall continues to duplicate amps if they can't make them cheaper than the original .. what's the point? They should design their own models.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Marshall has their own models. Designed by themselves 😎.

[@reneotten7376]

@@EugeValovirta230V I was just trying to be funny 🤣

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Ok 😎

[@emilianopressacco4547]

Reminds me Metallica Justice for all sound

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟