Our Favorite Guitar Setups! (Feat. Kristian Kohle)

[@KohleAudioKult]

Thanks for having me! Such a pleasure! You’re a trve nerd! 🍺❤️

[@NikonD2xx]

thanx to you! we're lucky to have you both to help us to get the sound we really like ;-)

[@KubaWilgut]

I have a question, what is that guitar behind you ?

[@HesheR82]

@@KubaWilgut Fernandez

[@SaschaRissling]

❤️❤️❤️

[@trenttilton3279]

you are amazing bro! Love your channel and your breakdown on information.

[@Producelikeapro]

Amazing collaboration! Thanks for the great video gents!

[@darthsmolin]

Fluff: "Gear doesn't matter." Also Fluff: "I have five Dual Rectifiers."

[@SlyHikari03]

I mean, he loves Mesa… so why not

[@darthsmolin]

@@SlyHikari03 oh, I get it and I do the same with my favorite guitars and amps. I just thought it was funny.

[@Shezmen88]

The wisdom Kohle has is incredible, I was hooked the moment I saw just one of his videos ^^ Good to see him interviewed!

[@carterfest]

Same. Yeah that dude is a wealth of knowledge and experience.

[@davidrobinson4291]

Mr.Kohle is a nerd. I am also a nerd. I appreciate his emphasis on signal chain tuning, down to the speakers. I like this video. Specifically the part where you guys do a "NO U" on the topic of import amps aka Mesa V. Diezel, I got a good hyuck.

[@sqlb3rn]

his is one of the only channels I have seen with so much info and comparison on speakers and cabs, especially in a metal/hi gain context.

[@dametalone]

"the lows on the 5150 are low and sounds generic" Thats because tons of people dont realize it can be used in different ways. Everyone always gravitates and uses the red channel. Try this people: Rythem channel, crunch button enabled, bright button optional, gain at 6-7, eq to taste, boost it.

[@sethgross3904]

Yup! The rhythm channel is where it’s all! Thicker and less compressed. The 5150 doesn’t have to sound brittle and fuzzy.

[@carterfest]

Pro tip: Adjustable bias mod, heat those bad boys up to at least 30mA. They are set extremely cold from the factory. Then that Rhythm channel will come to life!

[@floridapunkarchivist]

Greetings from Florida. Couldn''t agree more. I would say that the early 90s dual rectifier shares that same type of characteristic. I LOVE the orange channel....the red to me is only good for soloing

[@dametalone]

@@jsullivan2112 looser bottom end and saggier feel.

[@MusicMastaJones]

Anyone else think we need a part two to this video? :-) Great stuff guys! Really enjoyed it. 😎

[@ahriik]

I sure hope so. Watching this was like the fastest 30 minutes of my life haha, very entertaining and interesting.

[@MusicMastaJones]

@@ahriik I feel like this could even be a series with other guests. :-)

[@docsworld1369]

Yes absolutely!! Love both of these guys.

[@HesheR82]

I love when channels I sub do collaborations. Bring the guitar community together. Good job guys.

[@singleproppilot]

I agree the 5150 sounds thin and trebly, but that’s what makes it sit so well in a mix. You don’t need too much bottom when the bass and kick drum are occupying those frequencies.

[@burtkokain42069]

Oh no he fell into the vanilla sausage rabbit hole

[@Newbyrock23]

Goodness, Kristian is so incredibly well spoken. And passionate as well. What a great interview Fluff. give me MOAR

[@treewisemenllc7281]

It's awesome seeing the two of you together. Two of my favorite information sources and personalities in one video 🤘

[@jasoncrump1886]

I'd love to have me a recto one if these days. I have an EVH 5150 6l6 50 watt with matching cab . Got a v30 and dv77 in the 2x12 and digging it right now but I really love the recto tones.

[@PeterJDeVault]

Kristian's course is awesome. It made so much sense of stuff that gets all muddled in the received "lore". Like the relative importance of guitar and speaker cab for tone. (Hint - it's the cab; not even close).

[@Ryan_Messenger]

@15:46 I bought an oversized Mesa slant/straight 4x12 cab from a pawn shop for $450 about 15 years ago. To this day, that was the best sounding cab I've used. I stupidly sold it to pay rent a few years ago and now I miss it but there's truth to finding Mesa products at pawn shops.

[@21stcenturymetal31]

I respect Kohle and his IR's are fantastic. Thanks for making this video.

[@Mumumumykul]

GUYS! as a fellow rectifier lover myself, the best 5150 i have played is the new gold one with EL34's, it has so much more balls than any of the other 5150/6505's that have 6L6's and sounds much more well-rounded and less "fizzy." i think if theres ever going to be a 5150 that Kohle would like, it would be this one - i strongly suggest you guys demo one if youre able to!

[@KeepAnOpenMind]

Which one is it, the 100s or 50w?

[@bfunkadelicmusic]

My first tube amp was a DSL and I still love it.

[@Walkerbjj]

That’s cool you have an FJA modded amp. A lot of people don’t know about FJA. He modded a block letter 5150 for me years ago. Bias mod and clarity mod. It was amazing. Took away that harshness in the highs. Sounded incredibly balanced. After it was modded, I ran the amp flat and it killed! I played in He Is Legend years ago.

[@peevee605]

Great great video. Before Covid I visited Peter Diezel in Germany in 2018. He showed me a napkin where he had drawn the schematic of Adam Jones' VH-4. It was interesting to see. And since I own a Herbert, now I have to check out the D-Moll. Thanks dudes!

[@slavex7]

I could listen to you both talk about Amps for hours, please do more when ya can ;)

[@ThrashingBasskill]

Damn, Kristian is just about everywhere in recent times.

[@shannonm7981]

Its all sponsored to sell his course. Pretty much an ad in disguise.

[@ThrashingBasskill]

@@shannonm7981 "Native Ad" is the term that describes this... ;-)

[@Jesterzero138]

awesome video! I learned a lot. I have always liked the 5150, but primarily for its pre-amp. for the poweramp, I have always preffered Marshall and EL34. For many years I have used a Digital modeller emulating the 5150 preamp, and run it through an old Marshall 9000 series rack poweramp. (the old with the black front. I later learned that some guitarplayers swear by these, because of the Power transformers used in these. but these also made it very very heavy, maybe that's why they were replaced in the later versions with the gold front.) To me, this combination yielded the best of both worlds. I have been tempted to try out KT 77 powertubes, but that will have to wait.

[@BrandonBames]

Great...great...GREAT conversation. More of these please Fluff, the nerdier the better! Also, Kristian Kohle probably has the most helpful tone crafting YT channel ever IMO.

[@PartisanSoup]

Yoo man. I played guitar almost 20 years ago and just picked up another one and am loving it all over again. Found your channel and love the knowledge! Thanks for sharing your info! Subscribed.

[@Chomiqu]

That's true about prices of amps in different countries. I'm from Poland which is Germany's neighbour and Rectifiers were alwys crazy expensive for us, while Engls were more in our budget.

[@timolebeck6405]

I´m guilty... I LOVE the 5150/6505 and never could get a decent high gain tone out of a Rectifier (though I tried to love it)^^ Btw.: great video guys!

[@bigpiper2103]

same here. Tried and tried and now bought EVH 5150 EL34and loving it! :D

[@jeffs70chevelle]

I've had a 6505+ and a Triple Rectifier. The Peaveys have much tighter bass especially with drop tunings, but it's mostly beneficial when playing fast riffs. I liked it when playing in a band because it kept things super tight (especially with a noise gate). Playing by myself I prefer something warmer, but that doesn't matter because no one hears me play at home

[@KelticKabukiGirl]

When I toured with Unearth in like 99 2000, (My Band Since the Fall is thanked on the first album) I was gigging with a Digitech Legend II, Tubeworks SS Power Amp, and Tweed Tubeworks 4x12. Which back then was nice. But they had some different gear for sure. Trevor had short hair and pink glasses ;)

[@chrismears2312]

This was great, I’m a fan of both of yours and agree about the 5150. My favourite is a DSL Marshall with ts in front.

[@sqlb3rn]

awesome video man, love these longer discussions with super knowledgeable people.

[@SolarWarden88]

Sick video guys, love it. I wish more guitar channels would geek-out more like this!

[@NikonD2xx]

Men!!!! you are my two preferred guys on KZbin! And I recently bought the 6505+ when I heard it on Fluff's channel and the Mesa 4X12 cab when I heard the comparison with a Marshall on Kristian's channel. This new video was by far one of my preferred! so interesting to hear you comparing anything from your point of view at the other side of the planet. Hope to see some more in the future! Thanx a lot for doing it! And now... I want a Diezel amp... lol

[@stevehawthorn8733]

Bought a brand new 50w white JCM800 in the 80s, changed from an Ibanez Tube Screamer to an Ibanez SML Super Metal and gave a killer tone like a TS but smoother

[@EasyHeat]

Peavey VMT 120 is one of my all time favorite amps. Highly underrated and reasonably affordable.

[@ianbooth4010]

Kristian is the man. I use his IRs of the Eminence DV-77 and they are incredible. I bought a D-Moll based on his opinions on it too. I also have a Herbert, it's a beast. Awesome interview 🙌

[@KohleAudioKult]

Great to hear that! Thanks a lot!

[@bobmcquier2001]

I think the most important step in achieving a great tone is knowing what you want. Unless you're in multiple cover bands, you don't need a rig to cover every genre. Find your favorite tones that fit YOUR style of playing then do the research to find the gear behind those tones. It's that simple.

[@patrickolivier1]

Yes!!! 🤘🏼🙂

[@EasyHeat]

Agreed.

[@sqlb3rn]

my main guitar rig is stereo as the only guitarist in a death metal band. Boosted 90w Mark V left side thru oversize Mesa 4x12, not boosted EVH 51510 Stealth right side with Mimiq doubler thru matching EVH stealth 4x12 cab. Both run thru Decimator Pro Rack G units... Some FX pedals in front of amps, both amps running FX loops thru stereo fx pedals on rack shelves controlled with RJM Effect Gizmo, two Amp Gizmos, and GT/10 midi controller. The live sound in the room is absolutely crushing in drop A with Duncan Invaders or Fishman Moderns. I also have my old/backup rig... 120w USA 6505+ thru Crate Red Voodoo 4x12 and Schecter 4x12, both birch cabs loaded with V30s.

[@xklopan]

Just purchased the Rainbows and Chainsaws IR pack and damn! my go to IRs from now on, using with an AxeFx3 and they make getting a great tone easy.

[@KohleAudioKult]

Great to hear that! Thanks man!

[@zellars3248]

Awesome video. I have to add to the low end monster category. I played a Engl savage mark ii the other day and that amp will move the floor under you. That is by far the best rhythm metal tone I've gotten from a guitar straight to amp with no boost setup.

[@saitenkiller]

Now that is a match made in tube amp heaven. :) That was so entertaining to watch - definitely needs a part two!

[@KohleAudioKult]

I’m in! Thanks!

[@Stubz_Perez]

I have a myriad of favorite setups but some tones that I've gotten recently that sound sick to me: - JP II-C+/6505 blend and quad tracked with an SLO-100 on a light crunch creeps into that Black Album 'weight' - VH-4/JVM 410 blend sounds very THICC and ch0nky - Dual Rectifier/VHT Pitbull blend sounds very big with a slight but very pleasant scooped sound Edit: SLO/Sunn Model T blend is doom heaven.

[@nokturnalsound2465]

Interesting opinion about the 5150! Sail Into The Black by Machine head was one of my biggest inspirations for my own tone. That part in the break down before the solo is one of my favorite guitars sounds ever. I think the way it's written is a big part of that. Check out the Soundtrack for the video game - Slain: Back from Hell - I believe it was composed by a member of Celtic Frost. Awesome soundtrack and another huge tone inspiration for me

[@MrNoHopeDoomcore]

I use the 6505 toether with a Maxon OD808, it's a safe thing, but when I got the ENGL Ritchie Blackmore, I was overwhelmed and prefer it to this day to a 6505. And by the way I think they all sound different, not any better, but different, mainly the EVH. I love all of them.

[@CrushingAxes]

Kohle is great! Best drum samples, best IR's, Benighted and Aborted albuns are the best mixes I've heard, grindenstein seems very nice too ! Nice video Fluffy !

[@christophgrubor7365]

Oh, I love nerd-talking myself! I could sit there for a whole day with a partner guitarrist and talk about all the things we experienced. This video reminds me of a lot of good conversations I had the last 25 years. And, Fluff and Kristian seem to be two really nice guys to hang out and chat.

[@ahriik]

I've been obsessed with Diezel amps since I first came across the "DZ DRV" amp model on my Zoom G3n. I've since amassed a collection of software amp sims and preamp pedals for a variety of Diezels, and I still never get tired of it. One day I'll pull the trigger on a real head, but I do have the real Diezel VH4 pedal and that thing is amazing.

[@bjorndirckx9172]

This was a very interesting video , you guys have so much knowledge when it comes to gear , would love a part 2 where maybe u can play your rigs u mentioned , solo and in a band mix . That would give a good perspective to your 3 pics . You guys are trve cult 🤘🏻

[@popeye089]

Long time follower of Kristian, his channel is epic.

[@JulianZampieriOfficial]

This was definitely fun and interesting. I really like your channel Fluf! Cheers!

[@THISBOYISLIVE]

Two of my fav. guitar related peepz in one video..... One of them mixed and mastered some of my music..... AWESOME!!!!

[@MattVoyageOfSound]

A friend gave me a Marshall dsl15h recently. My main amp now perfect for ambient stuff,post rock and post hardcore and melodic hardcore stuff

[@cajun3197]

Wow thank y’all so much for this video. I love both of you fine fellas 🤘🏽

[@ernestocorredoira3096]

Kristian and Ryan.. Great combo! I follow both channels.. is like academic / experience knowledge + street wise chops

[@MarkHolden73]

Great breakdowns a gold mine of amp tones here. Cheers to you both.

[@edthejester]

Man this was one of the best videos I saw from you! I found Kohle's channel a few years back when I was looking for good speaker comparisons and subscribed immediately. Seeing you guys nerd out over amps is something special though! I'd love to hear the sounds you discussed back to back though, but the video was long enough as it is :)

[@infinidominion]

Left Hand Path had HM-2's on left and right channels and DS-1 on center

[@adamstrachn]

Awesome collab! Always awesome to see Kristian! Great video gentlemen 💯🤘🏻

[@Ryan_Messenger]

@25:13 I could be wrong but I thought Unearth used 6x12 cabs on that first album.

[@RiffsAndBeards]

second album yes

[@mikedenkinger9570]

Question: As a non-Marshall guy, I always wondered why the JCM900 (from what I have seen/heard/perceive) doesn't seem to be held in the same high regard or doesn't get the praise of JCM800, Siler Jubilees and DSLs. Did they change the design/sound that just never appealed as much as the others?

[@Ryan_Messenger]

Hell yeah, two of my favorite internet mentors hanging out, shooting the shit. Do more collab videos Ryan. These are fun. 🤘

[@denverrandy7143]

Very Cool Amp breakdown.Damn,didn't know Billy (apc) got Adam Jones into the Diezels🤘Very Cool!!!

[@PereRevert]

Can't wait for a second video of this !

[@ractorstudios]

5150 III stealth Neural DSP Gojira Plugin ! And ive been uing Kristians free IR. It has a really nice tight low end and it just seems more detailed and clear. Almost like it has more bandwidth, hard to explain. I love it

[@KohleAudioKult]

Thanks man! Check out the whole pack then. That should make you very happy!

[@cajun3197]

I love the 5150 tone absolutely love al the diesel/bogner as well as Mesa. In the right hands they all sound amazing. I also live the sound of chainsaws 😂😂😂

[@rodreyes8436]

This should be interesting… I just recently started following Kristian.

[@jimsinister13]

2 of my favorite channels. what a great conversation. thanks guys. any chance of you guys doing a live stream with Ola and Rabea ?

[@ronnymilianowicz5228]

The silver was used on Helloween Keeper 2.

[@gaukarmadhouse]

I have an Axe Fx 3 but I’m always testing out and experimenting with amp and IR combinations. Pretty fun hearing the range of possibilities but also a little paralyzing.

[@Zwidawurzn]

True words about different prices in EU compared to USA. I have 2 Engl amps, the old Savage 60 and Invader 100, i picked up both quite affordable on the used market for like 600-700€ each. And when i see Mesa Boogie or Revv amps i'm like: whoa this is some crazy expensive piece of gear!

[@NStuffGuitars]

The team up of the Century

[@SquareWaveSymphonies]

This should become a regular thing. You could call it the Riff Keller. XD

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

💀

[@christopherbalmforth2514]

Yes what a collab! Brutal

[@deathmetal0914]

My orange cr120h into a mesa 4x12 cab is pretty good sounding..I usually run a maxon od-9 into it but lately been trying other pedals to drive it.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Swedish Chainsaw sound! The POD Go 1.21 Firmware has a great simulation of the HM-2 now, and it just sounds so awesomely broken and wrong, but exactly right for that kind of sound.

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

I don't understand the love of an HM2 I couldn't sell mine fast enough

[@kiillabytez]

"Let's show you what is possible with $10,000 worth of gear, but since you don't have $10,000 worth of gear, just buy this course and it will solve all your problems." is all I got from this video.

[@byrontwigger3033]

so i like the 5150, but i do agree with what kohle is saying about them and i really like a blend between an evh 5150 and a rectifier

[@danielblauw1323]

Kohle is the man!!!!! Try my set up a triple recto with el34s on the vintage setting with the mids cranked then a marshall vintage modern set clean with lots of highs and lows it sounds so sick!!!!! Great for grunge sludge and even doom it sounds really trippy

[@KohleAudioKult]

Thanks man! I’m also using EL34s in my Recto lately. You’ll find a video about it on my channel.

[@fritzz2]

my favorite one is a squier 10w combo and a boss huperfuzz

[@blackcroworchestra8824]

Finally a video about this topic

[@jerod256]

Kohle's a funny guy. He's lightyears away from what I'll ever use but he's very entertaining to listen to.

[@fabricedufour5325]

Love this! learned so much and so cool to listen. Thank you \m/

[@Misanthropic-King]

And this has been some top tier quality content

[@MattPula]

"Tone Matrix" is something I thought I coined! His definition is a bit different from mine though, my "Tone Matrixes" are just charts with knob settings for different pedals for easy reference.

[@blackcroworchestra8824]

It will be really nice to know how much Volume Middle Bass Treble Gain etc set up do you use......

[@thelonghaul5214]

i think the popularity of gear can be a regional thing. i find the same thing with bands. sevendust is huge on the east coast, and not as much in the pacific north west. diezel is known, but not as popular, where as newer brands like revv, is more common than the diezel stuff, as good as it is.

[@mattvdh]

if you have a recto a peavey 5150 is kind of a knock of version of it. One amp both you guys need to get into is the Peavey XXX...it's the true sleeper amp and the punchiest mids you'll ever play and one of the most affordable 2nd hand amps in north america you can get

[@tomarlinghaus7330]

Kohle is the beste guest for every music producing channel!

[@metalprophetPerkins]

With the 5150 you dont "fix" the honky mids. You embrace them.

[@EasyHeat]

Okay Fluff, the Billy Howerdel Diezel V4 Tool correlation story 14 minutes in?! Ma Had jus asploded bruh! Billy was also Trent Reznor's tech for awhile. Man I would die to pick that dudes brain in gear conversation. Freakin' Uber Jealous. This personally wins YT for me today. Wowzers!

[@adilO.o]

Such a pity that these guys are not my colleagues or neighbors. I would have really enjoyed having these fellas as friends 🤘🏻

[@nicoium6698]

I would love to hear those setups :)

[@MrGuitarNerd]

Please do a 5150 stealth tone review or comparison!

[@thunderhorseofficial]

I play the Model T re-issue live. I'd love to see you do a blurb about yours!

[@TheNocturnalEvil]

Damn, people say Rectifiers have balls, well the Model T Re-issue has fucking wrecking ball for balls.

[@thunderhorseofficial]

@@TheNocturnalEvil I ac tally use both! LOL I use the Model T reissue on a SUNN 2x15 cab and my early 90's 2 channel triple rec on a SUNN 4x12.....Crazy! Check out my page! Just dropped a new album called CHOSEN ONE on Ripple Music! Cheers from Texas!

[@Bognerman14]

The new PRS archon takes pedals as well as any amp built.

[@HaltnHustle]

Do you guys prefer a dual over a triple, if so, why?

[@AngusClarkGTR]

Please would you guys make a distinction between which DSL you are talking about? The JCM2000 DSL is a very different amp than the modern DSL. And any love for the 2000 TSL?

[@fireloks6362]

I heard that amplifiers sound heavier in Europe compared to America. Something to do with their electricity? I forget where I heard this. Is this true? It makes sense, but am not sure if it's true.

[@belligerentamateur]

I AM EXCITE FOR THIS

[@ItsNotaTuhmah]

Kohle's IRs are simply brutal.

[@fenixtech1342]

Awesome talk, cant wait for the recto and 5150 episodes 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥

[@thomasfokas]

What is that white box on his desk with one fader and some encoders?

[@distortionclubla]

a great duo !!!