HYPE or G.O.A.T.?! Browne Amplification Protein!

[@micahjones3562]

Dude. That opening jam is such a great example of how to use a song to demo a pedal. Killer playing + writing, great tones, fun guitar variety... You nailed it in every way!

[@BenNeal]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@jackbinkleymusic]

I’ve watched this video maybe 15 time just for that opening record

[@albertoz5450]

I agree 100%!

[@jonah_hosea]

Yep thinking of putting that KZbin to mp3 to listen to just that intro. Great work!

[@jackfaulkner1789]

Agree!! And you are a great player… I actually just bought one of these a few days ago, and I went looking for some demos to get some ideas. Thanks!

[@arphod]

I run the Protein into a RYRA klone. My Lord, it is a glorious noise. Strat, Lollar pickups, Boogie Fillmore 50...makes me emotional.

[@BenNeal]

Aw man I gotta try that!

[@mickenilsson]

Wow... You earned a sub and a like for playing like that. Loved it. Very tasty 😍🌹💯❤️

[@BenNeal]

Thank you! 🤩

[@davidcarlson8571]

One of the most enjoyable intros I’ve ever heard or watched. The variety of pickups and guitars was genius as well. Phenomenal playing! Just ordered a protein yesterday. Thanks to you! Cheers!

[@BenNeal]

Thanks so much!

[@walterworrall]

The production of that intro was astoundingly beautiful.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@orryfishburne5326]

That white Strat sounds amazing. What pickups are in it?

[@Kaisermb1]

I’ve owned one for quite a while now and learned two main things that make it exceptional: It’s very versatile and has a lot of great sounds without overpowering your core sound. It also works very well with every amp and guitar I own, and that’s unique to me. Totally useful pedal.

[@BenNeal]

Totally agree Jeff, it’s great!

[@Thomas-cw9ej]

Dude you could play through a Boss Metal Zone and you'd sound amazing. Fantastic skill my man

[@BenNeal]

I’ve tried and no luck! Thanks man!

[@IBryanValko]

shoot can't buy the tone in those fingers!

[@BipityBopity93]

I forgot what I was watching and was mad when you started talking. That’s how much I was invested in that intro. Great playing.

[@CarlosFerreiraOfficial]

Sounds great. Would the blue side work great as a solo boost for other pedals (and the green side) at end of the chain?

[@BenNeal]

Yes it makes a great boost!

[@ShinMadero]

Your playing in the intro is excellent.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@Arby82]

It's cool to see this pedal catching on. I got mine about a year ago and it earned the velcro immediately.

[@BenNeal]

It’s so great!

[@sroelit]

Great pedal, great playing. If you have the V2.2, you can run use internal dip switches and TRS cables to run the two sides truly independent of each other.

[@BenNeal]

I think mine is V2.2! So handy!

[@christianpacode]

this was just amazing! what amp were you playing through please ?

[@BenNeal]

Thank you! Just using the Strymon Iridium as amp and cab for this 🙏🏼

[@egebosut197]

Surprised there aren't more views/comments. Fantastic intro and playing, great content. Cheers!

[@BenNeal]

Same… 😂 Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jerryhorton5708]

Easy answer - G. O. A. T. Seriously the best drive I’ve ever owned. It is the center of my board and for good reason - I can play any style I need (aside from metal, which I don’t do anyway). It is astounding by itself or stacked. Just my humble opinion

[@BenNeal]

Yes I agree it’s absolutely excellent!

[@topografer]

That overdrive bridge pickup tone with the gretsch and the green side was godly

[@druwk]

Great playing on the intro. Very clean and tasty lines. Nice Tones. I finally have an amp that I really like the Tone(s) of…Dr Z Z28. On its own, it has pretty perfect clean and breakup? You can dial in tight Tweed/Brownface/Blackface tones, and points in between with ease. As much as this type of pedal helps dial in a great sound, I use Fuzz for higher gain color…I think I just need a boost? I have a JHS Morning Glory, but may just pickup a clean boost? Playing out with unknown back line is a different story? Truly is a Golden Age of Pedals right now!

[@tpzid]

I have this pedal, and use it in conjunction (separately and in sets) with my Friedman Dirty Shirley OD pedal. Many great tones using these two pedals.

[@francesco0185]

Talking about dual overdrives, I bought the Protein V3, the Tone King Duellist, the Wampler Pantheon Deluxe and a Crazy Tube Hi Power. I like the Protein a lot, but according to my opinion nothing is better than the Duellist, if you like gain. If you like all the nuances you can get on a clean sound, the Protein is better. The right side has a reasonable amount of gain, the left is the opposite.

[@dan.murray]

Great demo. Great playing man.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@HerrMeier007]

Thought there were three zeros missing on that view count. Amazing video and amazing playing!

[@BenNeal]

Haha thanks!

[@michaelperrier7962]

Top Review ! Does it have enough mids to cut through a Band mix? Thanks!

[@BenNeal]

It’s a good question! Neither sides of the pedal are super mid heavy. I’ve never had any problems with not cutting through. I guess if you’ve got a strat into a deluxe then it might not have enough mids? Hit it with a tube screamer!

[@michaelperrier7962]

Thanks !

[@catfishdave8192]

I didn't care much for the blue side as my amp already has that. I bought it for the Nobel thing and it was better than Nobel reissue for sure as the original Nobel and the reissue had too much low end. I got a Nordland ODR-C which is built by the original Nobel creator. It is the best Nobels out there, way more tweakability to get it dialed in to any amp big or small.

[@RiffLair]

Hello Dave. I am currently looking to get either the Nordland ODR-C or the Protein. Would really help if you could share your thoughts a bit more on the 2. Looking for a warm versatile OD mainly for guitar recording sessions. Cheers! 🤗

[@jarrodwhitley]

Dude, I need to know what is happening with your reverb at 4:50. Is that the Big Sky? Is so, can you share your settings??

[@Jeffcatbuckeye]

I’m confused. The entire lore of the ODR1 is that it is the transparent pedal.

[@mooseymoose]

After 3 years with this pedal, I can say “G.O.A.T” pretty confidently.

[@tipston3366]

Fuck me the intro playing! Your channel should be huge!

[@MrGuitarfreak132]

I want one of these except why the side jacks?!? Ugh they should have done top jacks!! Love your playing!!!!

[@tawnstones7427]

Friend! Your videos are soooooooo amazing. From the mix, transitions, content, and you just being you!! Just subscribed

[@BenNeal]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate this comment!

[@fdh9-f4g-855]

Ben, I see genuine emotion on your face, and in that truth is strength and life. thank you

[@BenNeal]

Wow thanks!

[@tyleryoungblood2276]

What’s your signal chain when you’re playing the falcon on the right side?

[@ManeshwarSingh]

Which Epiphone Les Paul is that? Sounds killer

[@dennisjames2838]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for using both a Gretsch and then a tele with a Filtertron! So underrepresented in demos. Lovely playing too!

[@BenNeal]

You’re welcome and thank you!

[@scottmoreau5630]

I really wanted to like this pedal, but I find the bluesbreaker side thins out my tone and it’s a bit too bright. The ODR side is a bit too muffled and compressed. I compared it to my KOT/Morning Glory and ODR-1 and I much prefer those pedals to the Protein. It’s also fairly noisy with both sides stacked.

[@jerryhorton5708]

Interesting. I haven’t noticed the noise you mention here. Have you contacted Browne about that? As to the tone, to each his own, brother. Never played a KoT although I hear they are marvelous. The Protein is definitely my thing, but I do love the Morning Glory as well.

[@BenNeal]

I understand what you’re saying! The bluesbreaker side worked for me straight away. The ODR-1 took a bit of tweaking but I love it now. I haven’t noticed excessive noise when stacked…

[@shlomoattias4710]

Came for the pedal, stayed just to hear you play! Awesome playing man

[@BenNeal]

Thanks heaps!

[@matthewwwtaylor]

Gorgeous demo and absolutely gorgeous White Falcon. Subbed.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@meesterdinglefritz2064]

Wow, man! How am I just now finding your channel??!! Amazing opening song, fantastic review!! Loved the video, thank you!! Subscribing! Godspeed, young man.

[@BenNeal]

Thanks so much!

[@dannyshannon]

Smashed the like as soon as that Strat came in on the intro... Butter!

[@aaronsanchez93]

I find myself replaying all your videos just for introduction music. Lol so good man!

[@BenNeal]

Thanks so much Aaron! Should have backing tracks available on my Patreon page soon so you can jam along!

[@dongonzulman6478]

Awesome production values, and wow, great sounds and playing man! outstanding...makes me want to try one :O

[@BenNeal]

Thanks heaps! Yes get one!

[@mittenguitars]

Nice review... well done.

[@DominikDubik]

Amazing sounds and awesome intro song. What amp/modeler were you using?

[@BenNeal]

Thanks! Strymon Iridium!

[@philtron1969]

I love my Protein. I also was very impressed by your playing and the tones you got out of all of your different guitars.

[@BenNeal]

Thanks!

[@Joe-vc2cc]

Got it and eventually went back to my morning glory

[@_benjohn_]

Killer tone man! I just got an iridium. Do you mind sharing some of your settings? This is the best I’ve heard so far out of it. 🔥

[@glendoggett9670]

Nice way to open with that Gretsch! and that Tele Cabronita is the real "little goat" here. :-) Is the location of the jacks on top the only change to their v3 model?

[@BenNeal]

Thanks! I believe it’s just top jacks and silent switch!

[@mackenzie1087]

Nice song 🫡🤘

[@BenNeal]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@marcnewman311]

Love this demo! Amazing playing! Around 4:50 the delay sounds just gorgeous- what pedal is that?

[@trevorramage]

Would love to know the answer to this one as well.

[@joserra79]

Pretty sure it is a Strymon Timeline

[@Kevin-the-Just]

Hey man, I hope you're still seeing these comments. I really enjoy your playing and your reviews.

[@BenNeal]

Still seeing them! Thanks!

[@ChadAbdulJabar]

GOAT for me. It's been so good with all my gear that keeps changing.

[@BenNeal]

💯

[@iglesiatodanaciones5067]

What is the genre and tone you were playing at the end of the intro song?

[@darenanderson1960]

That stacked tone is sublime! I love it! Although, I would like a pedal where that is the low gain side tone and there is a second even higher gain side. Any suggestions?

[@coryfraser7554]

I may not be the content creator but for those who have loopers the updated pedals allow for them to be used/reordered through the use of y cables.

[@seal-nowweretalking6753]

Brother, a little late to the party but I clicked on to hear a review of this incredible pedal ……and got lost in one of the more beautiful, lyrical and soulful playing I’ve heard in a while. Thank you brother. ✌🏾&💜

[@twoshirts17]

Holy moly. Fantastic demo, playing, sounds!!!!

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@me_chasing_tones]

Used to be my favorite too. Then I found Apollo Approved pedals. Never going back.

[@BenNeal]

I’ll have to check them out!

[@reverendg5937]

What version are you using in this video?

[@wannapg3750]

You are a very good and sensitive player!

[@ryanyeager1020]

One of the best pedal reviews I’ve seen. How do you think the protein compares to the JHS double barrel? Wondering if it’s worth the change

[@BenNeal]

Thanks! I actually made that exact video a few months ago, check my channel 😊

[@DrProgNerd]

Beautiful playing. Great sounding pedal.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@pepisoul1]

The opening jam is such a kind of beautiful ... Very tasty!

[@BenNeal]

Thanks you! 🙏🏽

[@bigstick5278]

This pedal has gained longevity for sure in my studio, it does everything I need it to do. I find myself running my Bjfe Honey Bee in front of it and a compressor then slight delay last in the chain (Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay for a little airy openness). This combination into my 65 Black face Deluxe Reverb Celestion creamback sounds amazing, single coils as well as dual coils. It's transformed my Fender amp into a more versatile tool, need to hook my Super Reverb to it next. I find this pedal works best with lower output pickups.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

that was superb.....I'd love to know what your signal chain was to your interface for this video; the sound quality is fantastic and what I'm striving for always on my own channel......

[@y_a_n_d_z_]

My ears says Wow when it stuck TOGETHER

[@BenNeal]

It's a great combination hey!

[@seankent1807]

That intro song tho… 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BenNeal]

Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@bowmoorsailingyouth125]

I want that Gretch ❤ Sooo bad

[@Tony-w5x]

Seems I’m late to the party.. Great intro. Playing all the notes that matter. Very nice.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@aidanswafford]

Mate you’ve got some sick tones and runs 🤯👏🏼

[@stevencohen5116]

Nice presentation of the pedal, and enjoyed your playing and your c commentary. Thanks

[@BenNeal]

Thanks Steven!

[@aubsoo24]

Had mine since it came out. Played a long time, tons of od pedals like most of us. This my favorite, followed by my Boiling Point. I play old to new country in a band almost weekly, so I use all three levels. Love it.

[@sichuancowboy]

I've had mine for a few months now, but I really think it's a little over-hyped. It's good, but I really don't like how it much it compresses. It still feels very much like a pedal. I think the Greer Lightspeed plus a Nobbels does a much, much better job.

[@rookie_hero8682]

Hey, great Demo! What are the pick ups on your epiphone (Gibson Les Style)? Thanks!

[@jaytee1459]

Wow that opening song is awesome! What reverb are you using in the demo part of the video? It sounds really good.

[@BenNeal]

Thanks Jay! I’m using the Strymon Bigsky 😁

[@walkinmyshadow1]

29 seconds in - SUBSCRIBE 👌🏻🎸

[@BenNeal]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@MK-tj5bf]

Thank you! Great video and playing! Cheers

[@BenNeal]

Cheers!

[@deeseen3495]

Great Stuff

[@doozin2868]

Just bought mine and I’ll leave my thoughts when I receive mine!! Ps great video!!

[@joserra79]

The million dollar question...KOT or Protein?

[@BenNeal]

I’ve only tried a clone of a KOT, but liked the Protein more…

[@mattgregory3301]

Awesome intro song Ben! 🔥🔥🔥

[@BenNeal]

Thanks Matt!

[@seanpatrickwatkins640]

Great sound and great tasteful playing! This is exactly the demo I need to convince my better half. 😉

[@BenNeal]

Haha thanks Sean! Hopefully I've helped win her over 😂

[@MusicFed]

4.40…. Great reverb mate. What pedal is that?

[@BenNeal]

Thanks! Strymon Bigsky!

[@markmcgibbon2101]

Is the demo track available anywhere? It’s fantastic. I went with an Unobtainium on my last pedal safari but I’d still like to try the Protein out.

[@beauruutz]

Great Jam and Review! What amp are you playing through?

[@andreaidato1280]

Lovely tones and feel, well done.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@AutomaticUzi]

Awesome video, great tone, thanks for this fantastic demo.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@stevenrosado7692]

I'll save you trouble, the pedal is GOAT. Having said that, this video is great and the tones are fantastic.

[@angeloscapin8697]

Amazing tone man! Wow! Well... if I get one, i'll tell my wife it's your fault 😉 really good playing, bravo! Ciao!

[@trevorjohnson8142]

Dude, great video and great playing! Thank you.

[@seal-nowweretalking6753]

Man that’s one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve heard in a while. Bravo

[@ryanslauderdale]

The tones are probably a bit ubiquitous at this point, but I wouldn't mind using it for the right price.

[@itsanthonybest]

Is the reverb in the samples a big sky? Overall your tone just crushes. Great video.

[@BenNeal]

Thanks! Yeah Bigsky for all reverbs!

[@anthonybest2669]

@@BenNeal Thanks again for the video. I went and pulled the trigger one one after seeing this. Great content, professional looking video. You are also making me want to invest in a few sets of daningling twinkle lights.

[@BenNeal]

How are you finding the Protein?

[@itsanthonybest]

@@BenNealI enjoyed it for awhile, but then I sent it along.

[@nayaleezy]

sounds just like my Joyo pedal, your playing however is the pedal I want! 🤘

[@markush.573]

What a great intro!🔥😍

[@BenNeal]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@matthewhuntt5124]

Sounds awesome! Convinced me to grab one. Saw on another comment that you’re running it into the irridium - any idea what amp modes you were using on it (especially the intro jam, that was great).

[@BenNeal]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it! It would have been the Round amp with stock Cab C! I’ve got a video on how I set the Iridium coming soon!

[@matthewhuntt5124]

@@BenNeal Thanks! That's great, I'll subscribe and keep an eye out for that!

[@DizzyKrissi]

very tasty playing and tone

[@BenNeal]

Thank you!

[@monkeymonkerson]

Wow! What a great review and unbelievable playing! You are a natural at this.

[@BenNeal]

Thank you so much!!!

[@steveyankees1]

Intro song is amazing as is your playing

[@BenNeal]

Thanks heaps!

[@mattgilbert7347]

Sounds great when you play it! I haven't been too impressed with the Iridium but it sounds marvelous in this demo. I'm covered for Bluesbreaker & ODR-style drive pedals but the Protein seems like the business.

[@BenNeal]

I’ve posted a video on the iridium, that might help! Yeah I love the Protein if you haven’t already got Bluesbreaker and ODR-1 tones sorted!

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@BenNeal I just got a Wampler Belle to go with the others. I am covered, thanks :) Curious about the Iridium!

[@davidramos2410]

Man this is epic stuff! Sub'd. Curious - what's your camera setup? Looks stunning!