HEAD TO HEAD - EVH 5150III 50 Stealth vs 6L6

[@WholeLottaBulldog]

This might sound ridiculous, but I find it so refreshing hearing a metal guitar tone tuned to standard... don't get me wrong, I enjoy some low ish tunings, but something sounds extra pissed off about good old E or thereabouts. Cheers big man

[@belligerentamateur]

Hey man! Not ridiculous at all! There's still a lot of guys out there that love the old school thrash and crossover, that seems to be why they come to my channel haba

[@ABHORRANCE831]

@@belligerentamateur Agreed. I find that EQ'ing perfect. That's what I like about how you and Reza EQ amps in your demos.

[@stephendre2902]

Shit sounds tight

[@simondumoulin6278]

You are soooooo right, guys demoing amps with guitars down tuned To drop Z completely miss the point, we wanna hear the amp not some sludgy mess !!!

[@gbirdo4718]

I like standard tune way more. I Love Fluff’s videos but his tones are always ass cuss he tunes down. You can’t hear the difference as much. I love these videos.

[@charleswood123]

The red channel unboosted is my favorite part of these amps. Raise the mids a bit and lower the bass with gain about noon. Compressed with a lot of sustain for leads but you keep the dynamics that can get lost with a boost on the blue channel

[@LCW_01]

Agreed - love the unboosted red on my Stealth 50. Has some nice grit and depth.

[@ABHORRANCE831]

Agreed, Red Unboosted is totally the way to go. However, from both listening, and personal experience with these amps, I like this EQ perfect where it's at.

[@BertieBacon]

The comparison we’ve all been waiting for

[@davebuckner5174]

The EVH stuff is really hard to beat at their price points, especially when used.

[@belligerentamateur]

Best deal on the market, IMO

[@lefooo]

Peavey 6505/6505+/5150 is a better deal in my humble opinion.

[@sqlb3rn]

@@lefooo a Peavey Ultra 120 is an even better deal, but like the 6505 they sound different than the EVH 5153

[@danielnutt9]

​@@lefooo but the cleans aren't very good

[@mozeby1975]

I’d say the PRS MT15 and Archon are an even bigger bargain. Engl Fireball 25 , Laney Ironheart 60 same price class as well. The EVH are good but there’s others now that are pretty damn close in price and offer a lot of gain and tone per dollar.

[@firmani99]

I just got the Stealth last night and I have to say this is the first amp that I have played that sounds almost perfect with everything just at noon. Doesn't need much tweaking at all.

[@Harrysound]

I have an AXE FX and for year haven't been able to get away from the 5153. Its the best amp I think....

[@richardmiller8457]

The 6l6 has a little more raspy old school sound to my ear. The stealth is a bit tighter but the 6l6 just has that Strachey sound I really like that make the chugs have that train moment sound. Just my opinion. I’m 52 and I like that dirty sound that not so round. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@spross216]

I'd say the extra 200 is still worth it considering the stealth has the bias jacks. That alone makes the extra money worth spending! They both sound dope though!

[@brettbaker71]

I have been told that you can’t compare amps/pedals by putting the pots in the same settings because there’s lots of variability between individual pots. The better way to compare is to adjust the knobs to get them as close sounding at possible.

[@taylorparker8912]

“Mama said”

[@NobotyBoi]

Stealth is tight, BUT would not go out and get one if you already have the original 6L6. All tonal differences could be matched in the amps settings

[@davebuckner5174]

An EQ pedal would almost certainly make up whatever amp settings couldn't.

[@echoflame4279]

@@davebuckner5174 As someone who got an MXR 10-Band EQ in the loop of my 5150iii 6L6....it really does sound so much better with some added note clarity. Can confirm 👍

[@SonicSoundofDoom]

@@echoflame4279 how do you have your settings on the EQ?

[@echoflame4279]

@@SonicSoundofDoom I didn't go with an obvious pattern that most people might tend to go with to get a more "scooped" sound. I just boosted and cut whatever frequencies I needed to get a mid-heavy sound with enough low end from the amp to compensate (especially when you have a resonance knob at the back of the 5150iii that controls the low end response).

[@randymccoy2527]

I’d like to know this as well. Specifically what faders are at.

[@Waymond666]

Dude you have to do the 6L6 version vs the EL34 version! this is the best evh comparison video on KZbin

[@brapperdan]

Hey dude, I just realized you had a KZbin channel. I’m the guitarist for Concrete Ties. Saw you in reading at the holiday jam you guys killed it. Also I think I’m buying that 6l6 model tomorrow, my 6505+ keeps giving me issues on stage and I don’t trust it live anymore.

[@jdlegacy1420]

Your riffs have Sylosis influence! Nice demo, great riffs!

[@kingfisher7960]

Not sure if you know both are 6L6. The white one is spec'd to Ed's studio sound of late, the stealth is the same amp but tuned to Ed's touring spec. The Gold EL34 is voiced to be the classic marshall of the early VH albums. They all use the same preamp tubes and except for the gold model, the same power amp tubes. The difference is in the voicing they programed into it.

[@hip-hopjedi4423]

Buy them all.. got it!

[@dennis_the_menace583]

@@hip-hopjedi4423😂 I feel the same with peavey 1 and 2

[@cynicanal111]

Great demo! I actually slightly preferred the 6l6 on the blue; that slightly more "classic Marshall" sound is really nice to my ears. Have you tried raising the treble slightly more on the 6l6 red and lowering the presence a bit? In theory, this should cut some low-mids out while not reducing the top end much if you get the balance right.

[@Mumumumykul]

the original 6L6 just has such a classic tone to it. the mids are so dynamic and, like you said, sound almost marshall-y when the gain's dialed low enough. kind of reminds me more of the original block letter 5150's that we all know and love with how dynamic it is. maybe its the mesa fan in me but i'm going to say the stealth has too much high end, it kind of hurts my head, lol. theres just so much bite that there was already plenty enough of to begin with. i've played two different stealth heads in different guitar centers and found myself turning them off to try something else a bit more quickly than i'd hoped. luckily one store had the el34 5150, which might be the best high gain amp i've ever played

[@samuraisaint2360]

I agree , the stealth feels like it’s too forced and modern for my personal opinion

[@massttrshrdrharmonicminor2002]

What you do is priceless for me, if you can put some fuzz pedals on them, I'd cry

[@scottpeters4401]

I have the 6L6 version,and I love that thing....I run an EQ in front,and behind mine and can dial the woofiness out....Blue Channel boosted with a TS or SD-1 is one of my favorite sounds....the Stealth is cool though..

[@alexzumwalt1151]

You run eq through the fx loop and the front?

[@scottpeters4401]

@@alexzumwalt1151 yep….one EQ in the front with the mids boosted a little,then an EQ in the loop with the mids cut a little…..smiley frowny EQ curves…sounds great..

[@danbjornson6799]

They are both 6L6

[@scottpeters4401]

@@danbjornson6799 both 6L6…..Stealth vs standard version….

[@musicinsession]

You know what mate, I thought I clicked on the fluff video for a previous demo you did and I was thinking: "Wowwww Fluff is writing some sick riffs these days!"... then realized it was not fluff :D !! Great channel my mate and sick playing!

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

I’m finding that all the gear I never cared for before, I’m starting to like a lot. It’s just crazy how your tastes change. I think I’m going to look into getting a Stealth.

[@belligerentamateur]

Yep, your ears will change over the years, for sure!

[@Okraknife]

same here!

[@baybae92]

lol same. i used to be a strat into a fender combo dude, hated humbuckers. now i’m pretty much humbucker exclusive and am dying for a 5150III lol

[@douglaswhalen7065]

I'd love to hear a band mixed with both of these together. seems like it would make a pretty well rounded sound together. great video man!

[@manicmurph]

I have the 50 watt 6L6 and love it. I think the only difference between these two is that the stealth has a little more distortion on the blue channel than the other. Pretty sure that's what the EVH guy said in a video where he was demoing it. They just look for anything to make a new model to put out and charge more money for it. They basically changed the look a little, changed the name, and may or may not put more gain on the blue channel. I think they recently raised the price on these amps too.

[@belligerentamateur]

No sir, they're voiced slightly different. More differences than just the amount of gain on both the red and blue channels.

[@manicmurph]

@@belligerentamateur Right on. I've never played the stealth personally but that's what I've always heard is that it has more gain. I think the regular 6l6 red channel has almost enough gain for anyone that likes a ton of gain. For the price and features you can't go wrong with an EVH 50 watt. You can get a peavey 6505 100 watt for a 1,000 bucks I think too. That's a pretty good deal. After hearing how loud the 50 watt is though, I can't imagine any situation where you'd need 100 watts. Unless your playing a huge stadium or something.

[@Hadouken5150]

@@manicmurph the 100w has a lot more low end and headroom. Not like the 50w isn’t loud enough. I hear its extremely loud for the wattage. But I can’t really judge, I only have the 100w stealth. Just what I heard.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Thanks man!! Just the video I was looking for! I have the 5150 III 6l6 2nd version (with the dual concentric pots) and I love it. My favorite amp I’ve ever had. But I’ve been really wanting to compare it to the Stealth version. After watching this video, my question has been answered. I’m hanging onto mine but am going to add the Stealth to the arsenal!

[@AD1978leo]

I have the Stealth because it was available when I was ready to buy but if I'd had the 6l6 first I don't think there's enough difference to justify it. A eq in the loop could get them damn near identical I think. The 6L6 is a badass amp also. Edit.. well shit, Kyle just said the same thing lol

[@michaelbarber590]

Both sound badass, but the Stealth does sound a bit more focused. Solves my problem on which One I prefer (except for the EL34 version vs the 6L6 Stealth).

[@chrisx742]

Great video. No one should believe the delusional shills on music forums who proclaim the 6L6 and Stealth are "essentiall the same". Until you've owned a 6L6, you won't hear the differences between these. But Kyle you nailed it at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKe0qYeun5aknaM The low mids in the 6L6 are round and congested. There just isn't a way to effectively dial them out from the amp. IMO, it sounds a bit fat and plasticky. They fixed this somewhat in the Stealth and it sounds more modern. The 6L6 may be a better rock amp, but for metal get the Stealth.

[@derekbrown1732]

Have the latest 6L6 with MXR 10-band eq in the loop and love it!!

[@Mr6gatekeeper9]

$700 price difference here in New Zealand with the Stealth selling for $2,700 which is about $1,830 US.

[@american_psycho1147]

"rounder in the mids" "woofier and more congested" I literally have no idea what any of this tone-speak means but this is an excellent video and was an immediate sub to your channel for me

[@belligerentamateur]

Haha, well I appreciate you!

[@claudelee5382]

Great video man but you should try the new 6L6 version with the concentric knobs, there is a huge difference and to me sounds better than the one without them, I’ve read they tweaked it when they added the the knobs.

[@belligerentamateur]

I've had them back to back just like this and they sound identical. Thanks for checking th video!

[@claudelee5382]

@@belligerentamateur Hey Kyle, quick update, I contacted EVH about the 5150 6L6 Version 2 with the concentric knobs and that amp was updated ,the clean channel was changed to have a bit more sparkle and more compression while also darkening the overdrive channels and adding more natural compression, this was at Eddie’s request working hand in hand with the team at EVH

[@alexanderlumberjack]

I have a 6505+ head, 5150iii 6l6 as well as el34 50 watt heads.. Now i really want a stealth 50 watt!!!

[@markp4818]

Why do so many people feel the need to tell you what amps they have?

[@alexanderlumberjack]

@markp4818 why do you get bothered by people affording things you cant?

[@markp4818]

@@alexanderlumberjack I have a few EVH amps and an OG Peavey, fk tard...

[@markp4818]

@@alexanderlumberjack but your reply and attitude smacks of small penis, shitter guitar player...

[@SandblurPAHC]

I’d like to get the LBX Stealth Already have the 6l6 50w need! Keep it up bro love the videos and info!!! To me it’s subtle but I like the stealth

[@steveweilhart2359]

I liked the 6L6 sound more - (it's all subjective) more balls like a bogner ubershall - or even a PRS MT15 -

[@SaberToothGary]

I tend to agree, man

[@danbjornson6799]

They are both 6L6........one JJ the other Shuguang - also I can't tell which is which because the logo area on the lower right only says 6L6 Stealth the whole video

[@iLLuzion1st]

@@danbjornson6799 one is the 6l6 the other is the stealth

[@HarrellB_US]

What ohm setting are you in on the back side of the amp? I can’t find any channels talking about the best ohm setting on the back of the stealth. Along with the extra presence knob on the back. I play metal/ hard rock so I’ve messed around but ehhhh.

[@marcreno893]

I watched about all of these comparison videos online over the last few months.. I decided to purchase the 5150 6l6 50 w version. In hindsight and watching this video I want a stealth.. And when I eventually trade the 5150 in for a stealth I’ll wish I hadn’t done that about 2 weeks later. And on and on the cycle goes

[@curtpozzi5527]

I played through the original 50w at the House of Guitars in Rochester and was impressed with the bass response...that thing could thump a hole through the floor while palm muted chugging! I wonder how that sounds different the Stealth? I didn't get a chance to check the Stealth out because the nearest EVH dealer is an hour and half away. Occasionally an EVH would appear at the nearest GC.

[@belligerentamateur]

Well, those are the exact two amps in this video so this should give you an idea. Haha

[@kenrockstheworld]

585 gang 😎👉👉

[@oddthemute6172]

Sad that in 2024 the stealth is now also 6L6. The EL34 5150 is now only available in the classic black.

[@carlossalazar4508]

I’m getting a EVH 5150 50 Watt. Arrives Monday!!!

[@belligerentamateur]

Congrats! Enjoy that beast!

[@guitarz]

Close and I have the 6L6 and yes it crushes on the blue channel boosted but the stealth sounds much more forward and would cut no problem... maybe I do need this 🥷 beast

[@belligerentamateur]

Haha. It's fun to have both man!

[@jayteesgear]

Ch 2 w a Good OD pedal Just OWNS!

[@toadvinem]

Kyle how do you like the Engl XXL cab ? I love it.

[@langstonlouis6109]

Great video! Only slight correction is that they both have 6L6 power tubes the stealth is just hotter and has certain circuit mods that the standard 5150iii doesn’t

[@belligerentamateur]

Thanks man! I never said that the stealth doesn't have 6L6 power tubes though, haha. The standard 5153 50 watt is now known as the 6L6 model, per evh's product lineup

[@francoispoirier1557]

I like them both, one plus for the stealth is the external bias test point, I whish they did that to all amps.

[@manualbo1879]

Hey man. Great vid, great playing and great analysis. 👍🤘

[@XlouietheflyX]

Waiting for your JSX to arrive in the hope that you will do a JSX vs Triple XXX head-to-head

[@belligerentamateur]

Perfect timing. I finally got the jsx in yesterday

[@rattlehead001]

The JSX is one amp I wish I never sold. That thing was really versatile.

[@idanramos1942]

Great video, please do the videos for the 6L6 vs EL34 and Stealth vs EL34!!! :)

[@belligerentamateur]

I will in the future for sure!

[@aryinc]

the v2 of the ivory. more midrange focused. It's a refined version of the older one. i'd go that route.

[@lekkerblankastudio]

engl cab sounds tight!

[@lessharpe9616]

Cheers Kyle, fantastic demo 👊👊👊

[@belligerentamateur]

Thanks man!

[@Vercus100]

I've watched several of your videos and just wanted to say thanks for plugging your amp into a REAL SPEAKER! LOL. All these weenies plugging into reactive loads and fake cab emulators, etc piss me off. They wonder why their amps sound like shit and blow up all the time. Thanks for playing the amps like a real man.

[@sqlb3rn]

The Stealth is tight and has tremendous gain, I don't even run a tube screamer with mine

[@Lucas080602]

Great review man!

[@metallion0738]

I like both bro, both sound great, however the stealth sounds more aggressive like for nodern metal. 🎸🎶

[@dantrag2890]

If you want a good rhythm tone on the red channel, dial the gain back. These amps are too neck & neck for such a difference in price. Choose the one that matches your cab.

[@regisah]

The clean channel is really good on the Stealth. Not at all on any other 5150 from Peavey to EVH.

[@mfm6]

Great videos, Subscribed!

[@LykaonMetalMusic]

Great Video! The EVH 5153 is just sick and my fav Amp. Its really funny when i play the Mesa Dual Rect and then the EVH 5153 that i like the EVH more and its not that expensive like the Mesa. But i think its just my taste!

[@belligerentamateur]

Same man!

[@RomanChugz]

Hey Kyle! Love your channel :) I just got a 50w Stealth. It sounds phenomenal for Drop C and up. For Drop B and down, it's getting extremely nasal, similar to a cocked wah sound. The low notes lose their "body". My pickups are EMG 81 and Fishman Fluence Modern, and no boost used, for what it's worth. Any advice on how to remove that annoying sound and just have it sound brutal like yours? Thank you very much.

[@ruhrpottflo2249]

I play passive Pickups und the Sound is Full and open. But for lower tunings I‘m using a OD 808 to tighten the sound up.

[@MrJam1001]

I've came very close to upgrading to the stealth from my 6L6 version now I am so glad that I didn't it would have been a total waste.. plus I got my 6L6 version for $960 and I believe these stealth models are costing about $1,400.

[@Ryan-kc5pl]

They are. Prices went up. I was thinking I needed a stealth. Wish the amp heads had the power soak that my combo has.

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

@@Ryan-kc5pl get a power attenuator. Or better yet, play with a two notes torpedo live/studio so you can crank your amp and play with some awesome IRs. Obviously there are many ways to do it, but the two notes are perfect for me and I’ve never looked back.

[@brettpower6508]

Gary hoey has said the stealth is way better

[@arronsondrini380]

Both are great amps, stealth is a nice evaluation of the circuit, as always great content,

[@belligerentamateur]

Agreed! Thanks Arron!

[@KG-wp6gh]

New sub here. Thank Terrance. Your reviews are fantastic. Both of these amps sound great.

[@belligerentamateur]

Awesome man! Glad to have you on board!

[@UniteAndAttack]

You should also try it through a Mesa 4x12

[@toadvinem]

Eddie says crank all the knobs to 11.

[@jhimself7160]

I have the 6L6, and i popped a 12AT7 in the 2nd gain stage of the red channel, it mellowed it out slightly, and gets full like the blue, but with far less harshness... its perfect for me now

[@belligerentamateur]

Yep, useful trick!

[@matthias5163]

Hey, Kyle. Love the aggressive 80s downpicking style

[@matthias5163]

Great videos

[@belligerentamateur]

Thanks man! Appreciate you being here!

[@danc3746]

How would you compare the Stealth 6l6 with the EVH 50 iii el34? I played a Stealth today at a GC and liked it, but still want to check out the el34 50w before I make a purchase.

[@lbonvillain-wm4ds]

only gripe with these amps is that the power switch is on the back...

[@Harrysound]

You have fantastic taste sir

[@mikedervos5974]

Sounds very good man!! What pickups do you use on this video?

[@toadvinem]

Kyle, how do you like the Engl XXXL 4x12 cabinet? Now compared to the Mesa Boogie oversized 4x12 cab?

[@belligerentamateur]

Not sure, never tried one! Maybe some day

[@AD1978leo]

Man I hit like before I even watch the video.

[@TheMirrorify]

Anyone here played the original 6L6 back to back with the V2 concentric pot variant? Always been curious if they changed anything besides the pots.

[@Rocket1771]

Now we're talking!

[@RobMoutrey]

Is that a ENGL XXL 412 cab??

[@JohnsFrusciante]

Hey does anyone know where I can find a video of a 5150 demo where someone’s playing CHUGCHUGCHUGCHUGCHUGHUG? I can’t seem to find them anywhere

[@ErikC9243]

What would be your choice if only playing in room no drummer or band. 6l6 50w, Stealth 50w, or lbx stealth?

[@BertieBacon]

Would love an EVH Stealth vs Dover Amplification DA-50 as those are the two definitive amps on my map right now! Please can you make that happen Kyle

[@belligerentamateur]

That will definitely happen at some point man!

[@mmhutchinson]

I bought a stealth 50 and really didn’t like it compared to my friends 34 50. So I bought a 5134 50

[@belligerentamateur]

There ya go!

[@mikebodnarchuk2056]

Hey Kyle great vids!! Can you tell me which evh 5153 has the bigger bottom end between the 34 and the stealth? I’m a mess guy and I’m wondering which of these two amps is closer to the big bottom end of the mark V or the rectifier

[@belligerentamateur]

same between the two

[@mozeby1975]

Just came home from playing a 6L6 50w vs a PRS MT15 and gotta say I preferred the MT15. Maybe I’d like the EVH better with a boost and eq in the loop but straight up the MT15 sounds a bit better and is a great bargain.

[@joskam092]

I think you forgot to edit the text in the lower right corner cuz you keep changing the head but it says stealth the whole time. Kinda confusing

[@melvinsfan]

Update: I have the original 6L6 now….easily one of the best amps I have ever owned. I closed my eyes and every time I heard what I liked I opened my eyes and you were playing the 6L6. Congested is not the right word for that amp. I’d say more rounded and organic. Or saturated. 6L6 wins for me.

[@sb6232]

Exactly! Although, I wonder if you boost the Resonance and the bass a smidge on the stealth, you're right there..?

[@chadherring2790]

The red channels on these amps feel so compressed but they record very similarly to the blue channel, just not very dynamic at all.

[@cdawg-switchhitter2473]

Only difference o truly notice is the 6l6 seems to be more opened up sounding saturated and the stealth is more compressed and articulate. But its so slight. I'm sure in person they're totally different

[@HeinrichVonOetker]

Is your "regular" 6L6 the newest one with the dual concentric knobs?

[@Sticky_Tea]

It's not

[@crunch_amp9282]

So you have the gain at noon on both of them

[@MrSean18222]

Im looking at these 2 amps on the EVH website and they are showing the 5150 III & The bottom amp which is the 5150 6l6 amp. The front panel colors are not the same for this amp. the 5150 6l6 has a white face. And the 5150 is all black. Can comment of the bottom amp that you were testing? And that one is the better amp also?

[@mikebodnarchuk2056]

Can you get a plexi/AC/DC type tone outta the evh amps?

[@belligerentamateur]

"Type" yes, but it definitely won't nail it

[@LookingForEntertainment112]

Yeah, they're super similar. I agree the Stealth would be better in the mix for sure.

[@kevinmoseley2526]

Can we get some VHT demos? If I remember correctly I saw a deliverance and a pitbull cl in your gear rundown video. ABSOLUTELY KILLER AMPS!

[@belligerentamateur]

I'm thinking I will slate the deliverance for Saturday Premier....👼

[@troyfrink]

How many takes did it take to say “5150III 50 watt and 5150iii stealth 50 watt” without fucking it up?

[@belligerentamateur]

Believe it or not, just 1, but I was on the edge of tripping all over it the whole time hahaha

[@troyfrink]

@@belligerentamateur Haha I could see it in your face! I’m super-impressed.

[@TheDistortionPrinciple]

What pickups you got in that beast?

[@SaberToothGary]

Cool vid, man! Hey, is the Stealth louder than the 6L6? Wondering about a 50 watt amp being able to keep up volume-wise when there's only a vocal p.a. in the club.

[@belligerentamateur]

50 watts should be able to keep up all day unless your drummer is a total dickhead

[@SaberToothGary]

@@belligerentamateur - Haha, right on... annnd, our drummer is VERY cool. =)

[@IronSwan-ll5ju]

Thank you

[@auzzielosborne1336]

U can Bias the tubes with a meter. U don't have to pay a Amp Shop to do it, or disassemble your amp if U can do it yourself. That is worth the price difference to me, plus it is Nasty.

[@bigmike9527]

The stealth is MEANER and that's all we need to know 🤘🤘

[@brownsparlour9813]

just checked out your latest album damn that shits good!

[@SparkyGoldsmith]

It took me to the end of the video to understand you weren't on the Stealth like 90% of the time. LOL I was multitasking and just kept seeing 6L6 Stealth in the corner, thinking that meant you were playing the Stealth. 🤔🤣 But watching the second time I learned a lot. One suggestion... go back and forth twice, not just once. It's easier to hear the difference instead of having to back up the video to hear it again.

[@IronSwan-ll5ju]

Nice, thanks.

[@heh2k]

Doesn't the Stealth also have 6L6's?

[@belligerentamateur]

Sure does

[@j3rkch1ck3n]

Wow I had no clue Matt Damon had a KZbin channel, and played guitar. Nice Easter egg.

[@MidnightMark12]

I had a terrible experience on a Backstage 15 and a mixing board in the late 80's and never looked back at Peavy. A friend dropped off his 5150 6L6 to have me sell it, and I plugged it in to see why he was selling it, and I could not believe my ears. I'm hardcore ENGL, and the 5150iii 6L6 sounds just like my Powerball. The cleans are awesome, the gain is searing, and subtle on the low end if you want to replicate some classic tones. Those 6L6's are pure magic.