Ceriatone Son of Yeti - Lunchbox Modded Marshall Tones

[@khalilhabib9607]

What a powerful clone. I have a ceriatone dumble clone. It’s incredible.

[@buckycore]

Sounds WAY better than the studio classic, man

[@Tanax13]

It's also almost double the price with the SC20H being €850, the Son of Yeti being €1500 almost. That said, Ceriatone amps are amazing!

[@Zodicus]

The massive grin you have while playing tells us everything we need to know about this amp.

[@LeonTodd]

It's totally my vibe in a compact amp, I'm in love.

[@Zodicus]

I can tell, kudos to you! I used to own a JCM800 years ago but I always thought it was ridiculously bright and it only really does one sound. I keep hearing this sound in my head as to what I think a Marshall should sound like and I thought the coca-cola label JCM2000 you own was it but now... I think a hot rodded plexi is catching up to it. Haha.

[@themotocrossmodchannelWulfMX]

@2:47 public notice of a "reach around" lol, great job Leon!

[@DrMobiusOfficial]

THUMBS UP FOR GARGOYLES PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND!

[@LeonTodd]

How good was Gargoyles?!?!

[@TheDarthsteve316]

This dude always has legit background cartoons. +1

[@DrMobiusOfficial]

I loved it as a kid. I started rewatching it a few years back but the KZbin account shut down. Gotta get it on DVD and start over. If I ever have a daughter in the future, I will name her Avalon. Did you pretend to bust out of stone when you were a kid as well?!

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Next up; Aladdin.

[@Nightingale1887]

@@LeonTodd aren't you afraid of visual copyright infringement or some stuff. You know. Would be silly because it is passively in the video.

[@kraid80]

Shut up you with your amp! I'm trying to watch that Gargoyles episode there right behind you! 😁

[@zombieman9509]

awesome test again dude, and that Son of a Yeti sure is a beast

[@db2477]

Great demo, nice to see someone actually turn some knobs and see what the thing is capable of. If you could have a close up shot of the knobs while you tweak them this would be just about a perfect gear demo.

[@LeonTodd]

I've got a "tweak knobs while playing a loop" video coming up in the next few days as a supplement to this one ;)

[@zombieman9509]

That is my preferred way of dialing in my amps, just blast a quick loop of whatever you intend to play and then put the guitar away and tweak until satisfied with the tone.

[@aceofspades1542]

Leon Todd i believe most of us tone seekers would appreciate that 😃🎸🤘🏻

[@mr.d.572]

That really does sound good.

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Well done, nice tones and demonstration!You've got some great chops!Thanks Brother!

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@EddieB2047]

Great review...Just pulled the trigger on one of these...now anxiously awaiting I’m enjoying your vids bro...keep up the good work

[@LeonTodd]

Killer! Keep me posted with how you like it.

[@PabloRomero1991]

How do you like your amp?

[@tomasagustinveravicentin7789]

This amp sounds badass, it's like a swiss knife for all those marshall tones

[@LeonTodd]

Still blows me away every time i plug it in.

[@jighead81]

Good god that sustain, awesome demo too man! Excellent playing!!!!

[@quaidsmith5046]

Some seriously kick arse tones from this little beast, me likey

[@jimmys249]

Wow this sounds incredible. I’m not sure if I feel more that I need this amp or that I need a neck position p90! Clearly both

[@jsauce666]

I dig that King Crimson pic you have on your wall. Good man.

[@LeonTodd]

Any fan of KC is a friend of mine ;) That album is something else.

[@Dimiguitar]

Some of the best tone I've heard from you so far :)

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks man. I've been spending a bit of time in the studio recording the next Ragdoll album so my ears have been turned on and tuned up a bit ;)

[@SwordAgainstChaos]

God, that's some gorgeous tone!

[@bradyoung1052]

Just got mine in and this is the best money that I've spent on gear in a long time.

[@LeonTodd]

Amazing value!

[@funfreq9282]

Wow! it started out all gums and slowly grew some teeth. Nice little amp, great demo Leon!

[@MrDMF567]

Love your vids man, great stuff

[@LeonTodd]

Cheers for checking it out :)

[@anthonycamillos3719]

You need more of this amp on your channel! Sounds epic!

[@LeonTodd]

This, my DSL, Rectifier and Soldano are the only amps I'd never sell.

[@frsm_]

Holy smokes this thing is heavy.

[@luthiervandros]

Sounds like you need to start resistance training brother.

[@LTJR.]

I was just looking at schematics of Friedman's & yeti's and they all seem to be set up the same with the era switch, seems to just be diodes. There weren't part numbers, but it seems to be two sets of diodes oriented in the same direction so they must be different, otherwise they'd sound identical ...switch goes one way you get one set, switch goes to the other, get the other and in the middle they're lifted. like Goodfellas, when Joe Pesci he's with his mother and they look at the painting, yeah I like that, one goes this way.....

[@gingataff]

Killer tones. Nice IR too!

[@clovisthewicked4934]

If it sounds like that through a cab in the room, that is one badass sounding amp!!!!!

[@RivasFabian]

Still amazing no matter you Read this!! Absolutely amazing sound!

[@1972bacosta]

Sounds killer!

[@mathiasjapri]

let me give you thumbs up, for a ceriatone review.

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much! They deserve to be held in very high regard IMO.

[@themotocrossmodchannelWulfMX]

I have (2) of their 50 watt plexi "lead" heads and they are great! Something to know as well that Nik the owner answers e-mails about the products and any issues that rise up, great amps and great value!

[@LeonTodd]

That's next level service. I just emailed a link to this video and to say thanks for making great gear!

[@themotocrossmodchannelWulfMX]

Nik will reply!!

[@LeonTodd]

He already did, and shared it. Champion.

[@davidjakab4988]

Killer sound. Ty for your video. How much better is the molecular?

[@alexmurphy5289]

Have you tried the Atma by Bogner? This looks incredible too... So many phenomenal amps now

[@Tacopusher]

Excellent video!! 🤘

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much, it's a great amp!

[@Darthhalitosis]

Killer sounds, love the new pickups man :)

[@LeonTodd]

Even better that they're Aussie made too :)

[@Okla_Soft]

Sounds glorious, I want one

[@tjnugent62]

I am going to order my first Ceriatone and wanted to check with you on if you still have the Son of Yeti and how well did it small gig?

[@FlightSimDude]

I've been mixing through head phones because of my living situation . This particular pair I have are Marantz Pro MPH-1's . I read somewhere they were 20 hz 20 khz , that and the price is why I got them . I found my mix's to be a little bass heavy after mixing through the Marantz . I found that out after burning them to a CD and checking them in the car. I went back and dropped the bass on the bass track down a little bit along with the bass on the kick. Anyway I am using a Bugera 1990 Infinium amp , I got it because I can't afford anything else right now . It's suppose to be a Marshall JCM 900 clone . When I record through it I go direct. I have a 16 ohm two note captor. I tried using amp sims and IR's but I couldn't make them work , as in I didn't like the sound . For some reason my sound using the IR's and cab sims didn't sound right , like a malfunction , never got to the bottom of it . So now I use the on board cab sim in the two note. It actually sounds pretty good . The two note speaker sim is a Celestion Vintage 30 . I have to lay down 3 RG tracks to get the sound I want . For the solos I just lay down one track and I use a Johnson distortion EQ with a sweepable mids , kinda like a wah wah sitting in the midrange but not as thin . I also added a little delay on the solos. This is not my end all sound . I am still saving $ to get a better amp . I'm leaning toward a Ceriatone Son of Yeti I saw you demo . I hope you will go to this link and give this song a listen . Thanks Darryl www.soundclick.com/html5/v4/player.cfm?songID=13766841

[@guitarzarfun]

That sounded killer!

[@Hakujap1]

Leon, would love if you would redo this video with a cab and a some 80s rock. I'm looking at grabbing a Ceriatone. Been in touch with Nik and he thought the Yeti and SOY might be too much gain for what I love....VH, GNR, ACDC tones. Your thoughts would be great on that. I don't do the super heavy stuff but I'm thinking this thing could get me what I want.

[@nudsh]

Just think of the Yeti and SoY as a regular Marshall amp with a gain boost built in. You can back either off to some truly vintage tones. For G&R for example, roll off the guitar volume a tad with the gain a little higher on the amp and then vol up for the lead sections. The overhead should get you both tones without more gear. The gain here is a bit 'saggy' so it shouldn't be too modern for you. Plus, that extra headroom is nice in a mix.

[@carnivaltym]

What exactly is the gat pls? I can't find it on the link - there are 100+,even 300 there.

[@ESP500]

Those are serious some riffs man

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks man! The Ragdoll stuff will be right up your alley if you dig this.

[@adamfiedorczuk5969]

Great demo man, enjoyed that thoroughly. Have you tried the new sc20h from marshall yet? If so I was wondering how there two compare. Have a good one, Adam

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Holy crap that sounds great !!!!!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

James hetfield should check out this video....you had some freakin amazing bad ass riffs going on there man!.... Awesome.... O yea, the amp sounds pretty good too!...

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much :D

[@russelllucas1043]

With the PRS it was awesome !!

[@lydfar2392]

I can't find any music store in the EU, that sells this brand. I know I can order from they're website, but I bet they are expensive, do to the insanely hi import taxes?

[@robbievalentine8239]

Yeah dog! Love those rag doll riffs.killer band. You know them? 😂😂

[@LeonTodd]

I hear the guitar player smells bad and the singer never trims his nose hair.

[@pawelos4]

Holy fcuk the tone is insane

[@LeonTodd]

Not only that but it feels incredible to play. Incredible amp.

[@danielcgomez]

I built a JTM45 last year, and have 6v6s fitted ...lots of people thought I was nuts but the gain sounds are fantastic(without making your ears bleed)! This SOY is the bee's knees tho!

[@PieIX]

Thank you Leon. You said you were using the Fractal X-LOAD. Was it the LB-2 model.? You were using it's on board cab sims I presume? UK setting? I am looking for a reasonably priced load box with cab sims.Hard to find. The Fractal is well priced but with only UK/US voicing to choose from it is rather limited. On your video it did sound very good though. You feel the same way? Did you try out the U.S. voicing? Did that also sound very good?

[@TheJMan1K]

Hey Leon how does this compare to the 2202?? Which one you’ll you recommend for modern metal? Also how’s the master on this since the 2202 has a PPIMV.

[@thomasfokas]

There isn’t a lot of information on our website. Is this also 50 W because the website says it uses smaller output transformers so I’m wondering if it’s less wattage than the the 50w plexi chassis in the Marshall head and cabinet? I definitely like that it’s half the price of the larger plexi style chassis/can.

[@LeonTodd]

22w

[@3745green]

Nice. Was looking at their #34 50 watt model before going fractal. Can't justify real amps to myself anymore. Thanks for letting me live vicariously. Sounds awesome.

[@cycoaxe]

Hey Leon love the tone of this amp you think its aloud enough to jam in a band setting? How about for live with a mic in front of it? Cheers!

[@turunturun]

I’m not Leon, but I have a 15 watt Matchless Spitfire clone I built myself, and for everything but very clean cleans it was perfectly fine for a band setting with a heavy handed drummer. This one will be just fine as well, with the only issue being if you want very clean cleans you’d need to mic it up. And in general, if you’re going to mic an amp up and monitor it you’d actually want the LOWEST amount of wattage (assuming a tube amp here) that gets your sound so you can really get the amp cooking. Sound guys used to love it when I’d bring a 15 watt Fender Pro Junior to gigs and do everything with pedals. Actual comments from club sound guys regarding the pro junior: “finally a dude that knows what he’s doing” and “nice! The guitars gonna sound good tonite”. That said, I’d get compliments on my tone steadily when I was using my main gigging amp which was a 35W Mesa Maverick which kept up fine with a band (very cooking cleans at stage volume) but would usually get mic’s up anyway.

[@HugoPaulo]

is it gigging loud?

[@Dan-hp1fj]

Bring on part 2 👍

[@hexxcfh835]

How does this amp compare to a Friedman PT-20?

[@julianlopez85]

Can I please ask what riff are you playing 5:37? Sounds so familiar but the name is not coming to me...so annoying lolzzz

[@LeonTodd]

Sharp Dressed Man. I'm not playing it on a furry guitar which probably made it hard for you :p

[@julianlopez85]

@@LeonTodd oh i have short term memory loss lolzzz

[@Stashmanfpv]

What cab are you using here Leon? 🔥🔥🔥 Best! ✌🏼

[@Dan-hp1fj]

Awesome vid! Be hanging out for a video that shows the range of tones available, thank you

[@joer2723]

Thank you for directing me here Leon!! Were able to try the 2202HW?

[@thomasfokas]

What does the pussy trimmer do as opposed to the molecular negative feedback? Wondering if I can add the negative feedback on the son of yeti? Also what grill cloth option is that? I’m imagining that’s a $75 addition? I think it’s well worth it

[@social_villains]

I should have known this search would lead me here. As the only KZbinr who recognizes the greatness of the JCM 2000 DSL 50, can this replicate that amazing DSL 50 clean tone? I want something smaller and lighter to transport with more or less the same sound so I can leave the DSL at home. I tend to keep it at edge of breakup and kick on a plethora of pedals for different degrees of dirt. Cheers!

[@dickdastardly2560]

On the Lego box it says 9-14 is that for the number of days,weeks or months it takes to assemble it?

[@moobox]

Age range it is designed for

[@theclanmorrison]

Hi Leon,can you do a quick Demo of the Son of Yeti in concert tuning please?

[@adamfiedorczuk5969]

Have you tried the new Sv20h? You think it is better to go with this and save the extra cash? Can it do the normal Plexi thing? Nice sounds btw, just wondering if you can get those early breakup sounds on this.

[@adamfiedorczuk5969]

@@GCKelloch That was pretty thorough man thanks a lot. 6v6 doesn't bother me one bit, and I like rolling back the volume to clean it up so the single channel is enough for me.

[@lemeneghinitche]

Wow!! Nice amp. 🤘🤘🤘

[@alexnuzzi4780]

Killer riffs- how does this compare to a mini jubilee combo? Digging the tones you got out of that but am gonna be covering similar territory?

[@LeonTodd]

The Jubilee's are pretty different animals compared to most other Marshall derivatives, including this.

[@brandonvaughan4236]

Where did you get that grill cloth? Did you install it yourself?

[@johnjoe9486]

Terbaik(great)..very nice tone..

[@titahibayflier3160]

Hi Leon, Can you do another demo with a mic'd cab? Is it loud enough to gig? Does it sound big... Considering its 20watts.. Cheers

[@guitarzarfun]

i have a soy and a laney gh50l and i think the soy sounds just as big. don't let 20 watts fool ya, in theory the soy should be about 3 decibels less than the laney...but in real life not really. what is nice is the small size.

[@taxo]

Leon, in your experience is this loud enough for band gigging in Modern mode? My 50w gets plenty loud with such setting only after 3o clock, I'm trying to downsize a lil but not sure the 20w can as well ( and the modern mode is the one I use the most).

[@LeonTodd]

I gigged with an orange tiny terror for a while and this is definitely louder than that.

[@taxo]

@@LeonTodd Even in the quietest mode? (btw the TT is a great amp with the band, cuts like hell!)

[@danialilham1399]

Sound so tight man nice, definitely on my wishlist now damn . Btw what tuning that black prs in? Peace n love from Malaysia!

[@LeonTodd]

Drop C on the PRS. I don't usually associate low wattage heads with tight tones but this has made me a big fan of the 6V6 power section!

[@Magnum5160]

"Goodbye...my enemies!”

[@erikvaldur3334]

great demo man. this amp sounds fantastic. I am not a fan of el84s either. have not liked 6v6s much more in the past. both in regards to gain. both sound boxey, n a bit snotty/ nasely to my ears. this sounds Awesome for gain. I can't believe my ears. If hearing it blind, I don't think I'd ever call it a 6v6 amp. WAS gunning for a Soldano 25 watt hotrod ( slo ). WAS!!!! MAN THIS IS A MONSTER TONE MACHINE! so many more options too. all sound great for what they do. I am sold. Thanx for the Great demo. you really did a fantastic job going through all it's options and playing with each tone.

[@LeonTodd]

I was pretty skeptical because of the 6V6 thing but it just slays. So well priced too!

[@erikvaldur3334]

Leon Todd yeah it really does. I checked out the pricing here in the USA and could not believe how affordable they are. With headshell 750. I'll probably order one with effects loop, 93 dollar up charge but go with no headshell. I build speaker cabs and will build a head and combo cab for flexibility. Probably run around 700 ish with loop n no box. Absolute no brainer here. Thanx again man, I never would have know about em if I didn't see your vid on the Marshall Orion. then saw in the comments you told someone to check out this clip you did. With your very in depth demo, I was able to see all this amp could offer me.again, thanx for the Great job. I owe you big time. PS. great chops too.

[@chriscollins8019]

Great video. I just ordered this from Nik for my son in 1x12 combo. Any speaker reco?

[@FirestormAudio]

Greenback dude!

[@chriscollins8019]

@@FirestormAudio I have that in my Ceriatone 2202 combo. Sounds great. The V30 just seems so bassy to me.

[@FirestormAudio]

@@chriscollins8019 Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of V30s by themselves. They blend well with other speakers though.

[@chriscollins8019]

@@FirestormAudio I am going to plug the new amp into my greenback and see how it sounds. If it is less than awesome, I will consider other options. If not, greenback all the way.

[@mindofown]

At 10 mins describes his fave EQ settings

[@carnivaltym]

Can I please know what gat this? The link takes me to 100 makers...

[@spy590]

Great channel, Leon! How do you find the low end with the 6V6s vs your average 50 watt Marshall EL34 power section? I was torn between a 50 watt Yeti or Chupacabra, but now you have me looking at the SoY. I tend to go for big iron 6L6/EL34 amps, but this sounds killer!

[@LeonTodd]

Really glad to hear you like the channel. Sounds like we have very similar tastes when it comes to amps, and I'm definitely a fan of 50W or 100W Marshall's, Boogies and Soldano's. I generally find low wattage amps based around EL84's a bit saggy and hard to control in the low's, so the SoY really surprised me with how well the 6V6's did the modded Marshall tones. It's definitely not going to be as loud as a big iron EL34/6L6 amp but if you've already got a few of those kicking around like I do it's a refreshing amp to add to the collection. I'm loving it for recording!

[@spy590]

Leon Todd That’s great to hear! I’ve been a Dual Rec guy for a long time, and I have a couple of other 100 watt high gainers in the collection. I’ve tried some EL84 based mini amps, and I just don’t dig the tones. I even tried the mini rec for a bit since I’m so familiar with that preamp, but ultimately I felt it just wasn’t what I was looking for in a compact unit. My current favorite low wattage amp is the 25 watt PRS Archon with its 5881s. I’m hoping the SoY will add some nice low wattage Marshall variety without sounding thin. By the way, your Ax8 vids are some of the best on YT. Thanks for all the killer content...cheers!

[@LeonTodd]

Right there with you regarding the Recto :) I'm pretty fussy and the SoY is making me pretty happy. i'm sure a yeti or Chupacabra would be an amazing amp to own but for the money the SoY is hard to beat.

[@billtrantos19]

Hello Todd! What would you recommend for a lunchbox under 1200 dollars for Plexi and High Gain tones? No clean channel necessary! The Son of Yeti is amazing but a bit pricy for me right now.

[@LeonTodd]

That's a tricky one. the orange Dark terror is really cool as is the EVH 5150 III. The yeti is an absolute beast and if you can stretch it definitely get one because it leaves the others in the dust.

[@billtrantos19]

I will be going for the Victory Kraken after selling some gear and saving money instead of going for longer vacations, but I think it will be worth it. Have you tried it yet? It has a Plexi/JCM800 hybrid channel and 5150 channel. You would love it!

[@joekiernan6915]

Sounds great man! Are the impulses you used commercial ones that someone can buy, or did you make them yourself?

[@LeonTodd]

I made these ones, if there's interest I'll upload them and link them here.

[@paulh5926]

I'd be keen too!

[@boomeri]

Holeeeeeyyy shiieeeet. I was dead set on a Splawn Nitro but this Ceriatone is just bonkers. Which is your favorite Leon?

[@ToddGillespie1977]

Sold.

[@ToddGillespie1977]

Literally ordered one

[@tomfrost2129]

So how is the fx loop? I heard that they used to not be the greatest.

[@LeonTodd]

It's fine, I check it out in my follow up video which is linked at the end of this one.

[@Afredo45]

That riff at 2:15 tho... \m/

[@mmarrinan]

Is it foot switchable?

[@metalhead6659]

nice sounds......nice size....

[@LeonTodd]

It's got a pretty high tone to size ratio ;)

[@leonbarron368]

Was tax/duty very bad on this??

[@adamfiedorczuk5969]

One more question man, how would you compare this to the dark terror?

[@LeonTodd]

Dark Terror - Sludge machine. SoY - ultimate modded marshall in a small package.

[@guitarexpert2245]

I'm buying this today. However I'm told it needs an effects loop buffer because it's a passive effects Do you agree? Suggested to get thier Kleinulator. That's an extra $150

[@LeonTodd]

What do you intend to run through the loop?

[@guitarexpert2245]

Delay and Clean boost pedal , maybe a chorus

[@guitarexpert2245]

Never mind . I got the answer. I know your busy and can't reply to everything. However, I appreciated any responses you have given in the past.

[@jessetate9701]

Plan on getting the 2202 amp that things sounds such a like a plexi

[@UB3RN3RD]

Part two?

[@alfaalex101]

Looks like I don’t need to get a JCM 800 anymore. Enough said!!!!

[@LocoDirewolf]

Man! That amp's got some growl! Sounds great.

[@c0nfused138]

I was about to buy a silver jubilee from ceriatone... U changed my mind

[@LeonTodd]

the SoY hits hard!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Gargoyles !

[@LeonTodd]

It's an unsung classic, I loved it as a kid.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

goliath was my hero

[@rennan_rr6468]

Great sound man!!! Did you recorded this amp with your band? Your videos are awesome!!! thanks

[@LeonTodd]

We're recording an album at the moment and I'm using this for some tracks. Great amp

[@Johnmannish]

Make a Quad Cortex DI capture of it! :)

[@FirestormAudio]

The more I learn about Ceriatone amps, the more I want one. Also, this amp sounds like it will track really well for recording.

[@LeonTodd]

Used it to record recently, stellar!

[@Jay-sy5yf]

6:48 ugh fuck! now thats what im after! im going to get one.

[@LeonTodd]

Killer amp, hard to beat for the money too.

[@bjstein4242]

JCM 800 sounds a bit thin.. I think the Yeti has the most lows and balls.. but like trying to decide between your children as to who you like better.. lol

[@silverjaw138]

You really need a Super Distortion

[@dinogiolitti6968]

Are you in standard tuning?