Geartorial S1:E4 - Comparing Trainwreck Liverpool and Rocket Amps

[@roycedot]

Thanks for making these videos. Awesome playing as usual

[@MOBontv]

Thanks for watching!

[@plexidust5101]

Quite an arsenal of tone right there. Great Job Matt, I know what you mean now ! That trem in the end segment was a shocker too. Nice playing as always. Off to your main site ,more for me to discover with your band. Thanx for sharing. Subbed!

[@122Music1]

Exquisite playing ! Just got a Phaez Mclane ... Sounds pretty darn close. Very vocal and airy.

[@Jakexx01]

The Liverpool was definitely made for single coils. Of course, a certain sweetness coming from a 1961 Stratocaster is to be expected.

[@MOBontv]

for sure! thanks for watching

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[@Mesa3077Boogie]

EL84s are my all time favorite tube. Their touch sensitivity is unparalleled.

[@MOBontv]

absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@paulj0557tonehead]

You're a phenomenal player!

[@MOBontv]

thank you!

[@tommyscro8779]

Hey Matt ,Tommy Scro here. Amazing how close they all are. Although the newer builds seem to be a little bit more crisper sounding , it's really just a matter of great and great.Looking forward to getting my Express soon. Thanks for all your awesome videos. Stay safe

[@MOBontv]

yes, due to it being newer. As they age and you put the hours on them, they will mellow.

[@tommyscro8779]

@@MOBontv Thanks Matt

[@francisskundaliny1295]

Rockn rolly,matt🎸🎶

[@MOBontv]

Thanks so much!

[@jfrancis411]

I'll take both please!!

[@MOBontv]

ha, thanks for watching. Love these amps.

[@carnivaltym]

Stunning! Can you tell us more about Ken Fischer's "unique voicing of the tremolo" please? Is it output valve bias trem based or one of the other alternatives?

[@MOBontv]

Thank you! I'm not too sure of the guts of the circuit and been sworn to secrecy as it was Ken's creation. Someone once asked me for pics of the guts, but can't do that. But man does it sound amazing for sure. Sorry can't be of more help. Thanks for watching

[@donovanweber6059]

Amazing guitar playing . Very good implementation of the phser "ish" effect .PigTronix gives me the overall impression that they are a cut above the average stomp box. I should probably google this Ken fisher and educate myself it sounds like. Any pushing me towards the brand is welcome.

[@kris_singh]

Which speakers in the Ampeg 4x12? Great playing and great demonstration of the differences in the model. Thank you!

[@MOBontv]

Thanks so much! Speakers are 68' pre-rola greenback 30w 014 cones. Hope that helps. Love those amps, nothing like them

[@gunsknives5395]

The difference is apparent when you listen with some good headphones. In comparison, in my opinion, the Liverpool is a little brighter and more to my liking. The Rocket almost sounds like it could be bass amp too. The tremolo on the Rocket sounds like an old Magnatone amp I had many, many years ago. If someone needs to give away either model of Trainwreck I won't be picky, promise.

[@MOBontv]

for sure! The rocket has a lot of bottom end but can be dialed back to your liking. The rocket has the 3D clean tones and yes, that trem is very similar to the maganatone. Good ears man! Thanks again for watching

[@carnivaltym]

Keep coming back to the beauty played here. And after 30 years as a Les Paul player, that Rockit with a Strat could turn me!

[@MOBontv]

Ha, thanks! I was a strat guy for years and now I'm a paul man. There's always room for both! Yes the rocket is special. Works great with a paul too. Thanks for the support here

[@jonathanfoushee13]

Thx for making these videos. Playing and tone is great. Very informative. What would you recommend for weekend warriors for a more convenient cab option? 1x12 would be ideal. Celestion gold?

[@MOBontv]

Thanks so much! I really like the golds, definitely worth a try with a 1x12. I'd guess an open back too with an alnico but experimentation is the fun of the journey. I only have the 4x12's so I can't really tell you anymore info on a 1x12. Keep me posted thou. Love to hear what you discover!

[@nokomisnichols]

sounds fantastic.

[@MOBontv]

thanks!

[@robertstapleton3598]

Really great playing and excellent comparison video! To my ears these amps are not very close to one another - the Liverpool has a sweetness to the clean tone and a nice sounding breakup at volume. Gorgeous sounding amp. The Rocket was brittle on the top end making the three high strings particularly less pleasant. However, that would be useful in a James Brown kinda funk band. For some reason the neck pickup on the LP with the Rocket was pretty muffled. I think some of that may be compressor related. The compressor was opening and closing which was a bit of a distraction. Still the comparison was beautifully done, educational and much appreciated.

[@MOBontv]

Thanks so much! Good ears for sure. I hate the compression of the internet, best to hear them in person. Appreciate the compliment and to views

[@tmunday7270001475143]

These amps are very bass-e..if you turn the bass down to 8 or 9 o clock it will sound better

[@rangerdoc1029]

It's like a super-tight & dynamic tweed. Fisher fixed all the things I hate about Fender amps.

[@MOBontv]

He surely did! What a genius he was. Thanks for watching

[@zabtej1645]

el84's unique sound? wild claim. the amps that use them might be unique in your opinion

[@markolsen4394]

Nice touch

[@MOBontv]

Thanks so much Mark. Happy new year and thanks for watching

[@markolsen4394]

You Too, gettin ready to build A Trainwreck Express, cant wait i ll get back, Happy Holidays

[@BracliCreations]

What is the noise floor on the TW? I built a clone and it's great for everything but not for clean.

[@MOBontv]

The rocket is pretty quiet but it was designed to be more about the cleans. The express has considerable hiss but because its geared towards the overdrive. So to be expected.

[@jerryfraker377]

Mo. How much time do you spend in the studio? Do yo save your old nuts?

[@MOBontv]

as much time as I can. Only problem is the bill! ha.

[@colonelbrando]

whats the first song with the strat? zepp?

[@MOBontv]

Its called "Song for Bernie". Something I wrote years ago. I have a new live record coming out this month. It will be on there as an acoustic version and avail for free download on my site later this month. Thanks for asking!

[@hootowl6354]

It's Zep, capital Z. :)

[@george8920]

The Trem Rocket ( the top one - lighter color ) sounds sweeter and more 3D - it sounds like it has a slightly looser but more extended and sweeter bottom end

[@MOBontv]

Definitely! Killer amp for sure. Thanks for watching

[@williamscaliarini8201]

A man who died too young. I would have l loved to be involved in the creation of his projects.

[@MOBontv]

William Scaliarini he really was a wonder person. Gone way too soon