Make your Marshall AFD100 sound AWESOME in 12 minutes!

[@ruggie.74]

People have COMPLETELY forgotten about volume and tone controls. Slash plays with his multiple times every song. People are hilarious. Thanks for pointing this out. I have always dreamed about hearing this amp in real life, let alone owning it.

[@hoschie2261]

This is the best sounding Marshall I've ever played. Nice compression, tone, feeling. OK, if I would stand in front of it without earplugs it would pierce my ears. People do not understand a real Marshall. The same with the Vintage Modern... you need to know how to use it.

[@guitarlair]

This amp is supposed to replicate Slash's modded Marshall in Appetite for Destruction and his tone IS piercing. You also have to EQ the amp properly. Slash's tone is aggressive with lots of presence and mids.

[@kimcarrim351]

I read Slash starts with his eq at 6 and then adjusts for the room…love this amp in AFD mode, will try cranking the gain on 34 mode…thanks for the tip…although I’m so happy with the AFD sound I wasn’t too bothered

[@azlakki]

The best amp on the planet that I've had for 10 years. I use it the same way and you don't need any pedals before the amp. Volume control max 8 and below this you get a wide range of tones.

[@phillamoore157]

75% of the gear demo's on KZbin are proof that people "don't know how to use it". The gear manufacturers to this day have never learned to have their own channel with pro's that know how to dial in their amp in properly, so off-set all the kids that don't know what they're doing, or play one style of music that amps like this were never made for, to begin with. But, I digress....you definitely set yourself apart. Well done.

[@TheStinkyDinkyBand]

Yep I’m one of them. I have all those amps and hated my AFD when I first bought it.

[@nyguezz]

Finally someone is talking about "tones control" on the guitar. They are not there for decoration.

[@YehoashDream]

This video is kindda trip to me,since i had it back in 2012 when they just hit worldwide and i wasnt sure how to dail it,and felt like it was plastic. But then brought it back again few months ago and try to dail it all over again...just uplaod a demo of that amp...and with ge7+ little reverb... its massive amp!

[@bmark7951]

I’m glad to see u making content again.. I’ve been watching your reverb store and getting worried😂

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

😂😂 Thanks man, I appreciate the positive feedback. I enjoy making videos for fun and like to cover things the big channels aren't talking about. Thanks for following my Reverb store too. I've put a hard limit of 15 amps and 20 guitars on myself (what a punishment, I know). I hate having guitars and amps just sit in storage, so I've been selling the excess.

[@truthfactreality6814]

I have both these amps. I used my afd 100 on clean and dirty sounds on new single release. Low input with strat set clean is amazing sound not a lot of people realise

[@sublyme2157]

I have a Bogner Shiva combo that behaves the same way. It sounds pretty terrible at low volume, but morphs into an amazing modded Marshall once it's shaking the house!

[@voodochile7]

I own the AFD100, and I agree with your assessment. You need to dial everything in, but it’s not touchy or complicated. I have talked to other former owners who disliked #34, and honestly they were clueless. I manage to get super lower gain tones, like a Billy Gibbons, from that circuit. A big part is garbage in, garbage out. If you guitar has no natural sustain, shit pickups, that is what will come out. Also, one of the most critical settings on the amp EQ is the presence. It is not linear like modern marshals. Instead, it ramps up very quickly between seven and 10 and small changes. Make a big difference to tone. I actually had the local Marshall service center check it out because I thought there may be something a bit off with it, but they verified it works correctly and that’s just the way , the circuit works with the amp. Lastly, for anyone, wanting a real appetite, tone, try listening to the album on something that can reproduce it at high-quality. Like get a really good pair of headphones and listen to the total difference between Izzy and Slash. It’s supposed to be piercing because/needs to cut through the mix and bring that aggression. Part of that is his reproduction 59 less Paul, which has a natural scar to it if he used a regular JMP or plexi you just wouldn’t get the same tone.

[@riccardobadalone7964]

Great video! I have a combo SL5, and it took me a while to figure out how to dial it in, but it’s incredible once you do. Thanks for the vid, very helpful.

AFD100 is a fabulous amp. People who say it's too bright, trebly etc doesn't know how a guitar should sit in the mix. If it has too much treble for you, solution is your tone knob and your picking. And since it's a Marshall, it loves poweramp distortion so you need to crank it! Amazing video and nice chops :)

[@samtheinsaneshred]

I wonder if Slash uses his MXR EQs with this, with the "upside down smile". That would certainly tame the highs

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

I don't know if he leaves that always on or if he just uses it for solos. Could definitely have a dramatic effect on the tone. Slash isn't a huge pedal guy, though, so I'd guess it's a "sometimes on" not an "always on."

[@youknoweverything7643]

Awsome tone. I got the afd amp in video fill stack and i got a marshall vintage modern 100 watt head and matching cabs full stack. When i got my vintage modern was when they first was released to the public on sale new and got it for 800 dollars brand new with custom vintage modern cabs ots crazzy how cheap they use to he and then blew up to be super expensive great investment at age of 12 lol. Also if you are in a guns n roses tribute band or even a 80s style rock cover tribute band the afd 100 watt full stack or thr vintage modern stack is all yoy will ever need for an amazing tone its worth every penny for both amps

[@AlmostGrewMyHair]

Great to the point instructions and examples. Sounds magnificent.

[@antilaw9911]

I had this head. Was just watching my old videos jamming on my old laptop. I sold because was thin sounding. Regret selling it.

[@vuduong6170]

Very thorough and formative!! Subbed!!

[@gdw1069]

Mate that was cool. I always though a bit toppy and even with a dark LP but this clarifies a couple of thigs. Good post. Thanks!!! 7 is key,

[@blinds122000]

Great suggestions for the AFD. You have have some nice Jubilees there, how do you compare them to the AFD?

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

The AFD mode on the AFD 100 has some commonalities with the Jubilee but they are definitely different sounds. The AFD mode is brighter than a Jubilee, with more top boost. It has more upper mids than a Jubilee, and more gain available. The Jubilee has the clean and rhythm clip modes, which are not on the AFD 100. The #34 mode is pretty different from a Jubilee. It's thinner, brighter and scratchier with a lot of cut. It takes up less sonic space than a Jubilee but cuts through a band mix better. A totally different sound and feel from a Jubilee. Of course, the Jubilee has the Clean and Rhythm Clip modes which the AFD does not have. The AFD is not a clean amp at all.

[@artsal]

Excellent video it sounds awesome, thanks

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Great video. I was probably guilty of having volume on 10 when I tried this amp and I didn't like it. I'm surprised how much noise you are getting when not playing considering you are playing humbuckers.... Must be the f-holes? Or is that the amp? Again great video!

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

Old wiring in my house

[@JRose342]

Great sounding amp, i love that percussive quick attack and upper mid bite it has. What cab and speaker were you using?

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

Friedman 4x12 w/ 2 Greenbacks and 2 V30's

[@metcole]

Great tips! Question. Are you using the fryette attenuator with this amp too? Or the Power knob (attenuator inside the amp) is enough?

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

@@metcole I was using the Power Station in this video because that’s how my setup works with all the amps hit the power knob is enough.

[@myuncle2]

Wish you used a SM57 mic.

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

My newer videos have improved audio :)

[@krotma]

The AFD100 is one of the best amps Marshall ever made! Apart from the stuff you mention, a lot of people play it through V30 speakers instead of the Greenbacks it was designed for, which makes it sound both overly bright and flaat at the same time.

[@mottosierra1372]

slash is known for using vintage 30

[@campy3888]

@@mottosierra1372 The recording for AFD is definitely some kind of greenback. The V30 had not been widely available yet at this time. It's his live and UYI tone that's using V30

[@dane4453]

I got a JCM Slash signature amp. Ever tried one?

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

Yep! It’s the same circuit as the 2555 silver jubilee. I have a 2555 and a 2550, they’re both awesome! My favorite hard rock amp of all time.

[@DragonboltBlastter]

If you turn the master that loud. Will the valves/tube have a shorter lifespan?

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

Yes but they will still last years even if you played every day for several hours.

[@joshk2181]

Hey Mike, did you sell this one? I’ve been looking for one without the gold hardware.

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

Yeah I sold it about a year ago. It was from the Mod Shop.

[@Slash04555]

I've got a Silver Jubilee 2525H and can't make it sound close to Slash, you should make an video about this one too!

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

The new Jubilee reissues don't sound the same as the originals. Slash doesn't use any reissues in his gear. All OG Jubes and 90s Slash 2555's. The new Jubilee reissues are too bright and not enough gain.

[@Slash04555]

@@eldoradoguitars6456 Yeah, I know that, but I saw really nice videos on youtube from people using the 2525H, it was the only one I could afford, unfortunatelly, I should get pretty close to UYI sound at least, but It's not working

[@MrCleitus]

I have this amp, the stand alone tone is crap, however it fits really well in a mix.

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

I feel like “crap” is a strong word but I get what you mean and agree. This amp is built to sound awesome in a band or track.

[@greglesondak]

Sounds killer!

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

Thanks Greg!

[@robtaylor1053]

Awesome vid great knowledge and content AFD100 great amp

[@tractordirt]

Great video!

[@douglas71322]

Great video!!! I have one myself. What is your setting on that saturation knob you have in the back for auto-bias (mine is ~3pm for EL-34)? Thanks a lot.

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

The knob on the back is the effects level. You can use it as a boost if nothing is in the loop. I think that’s the saturation you’re talking about. But it doesn’t have anything to do with the tube bias. I wasn’t using the boost at all in this video.

[@douglas71322]

@@eldoradoguitars6456 Actually it is a "dial" placed on the right side of the BIAS fault indicator. It manages how "hot" you wanna your tubes. Thanks a lot.

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

@@douglas71322 cool I’ll check it out thanks man!

[@tomasfjeld99]

He also has treble bleed on his Guitars, if its to bright «Tone knob»

[@ambizas]

Would these settings work as well with the SL5?

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

How does this compare with the JEL head?

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

They are very close if you know how to run your AFD properly. The thing that makes me laugh is that internet says the AFD100 is too stiff and bright but they love the JEL, which is just as stiff and bright.

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

@@eldoradoguitars6456 wow. Thank you for your generous reply and sharing. Based upon my rudimentary listening, I had a hunch that might be the case. I have a shot at buying either a 2555SL or, the JEL20 and am humming and hawing and stuck on the fence. Ultimately, I’m after the GnR AFD tones. …you. Nailed the GnR tones in your vids with the JEL!!! …amazing playing by the way. Your channel is a trove of knowledge and guitar awareness 💪😎👍

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

@@Basedboomerchadbear The 2555SL is an amazing amp. The 2550/2555 circuit is my favorite stock Marshall. But it is very different from the AFD or the JEL. Much darker, smoother, fatter, and more compressed. You also gotta get the Master to 6-8 before the amp sounds it’s best. Get the master up there, the gain on 6 1/2, and you’ve got the best hard rock sound ever made.

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

@@eldoradoguitars6456 🤩 …that’s just what I needed to hear. Pulling trigger. Will let you know how it goes. I’ve too read that these are master volume amps. I have a 1960TV with greenbacks, and, I hope it rips with this head. I really should snag a V30 4x12 though…

[@Frankentoane]

Whats your top 3 among your marshall and/ or marshall type amps?

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

Tough question and changes all the time... 1. Marshall 2555 Silver Jubilee 2. Friedman-modded Marshall 1987 3. Friedman JEL Runners up: Marshall AFD100, 1972 Marshall 1986 Bass 50w

[@LordFingers1]

Jesus that amp hiss is brutal. You should consider gets some sort of noise reduction unit. But, pretty good beginners guide to amps.

[@eldoradoguitars6456]

There are two noise reduction units on the amps, including a very expensive Fuhrman unit. The power in my house is very dirty. The wiring is from the 70s. I had electrical experts come out to look at it but it would be a $10k plus job because they’d have to update all the wiring in the house. So I’ve considered it hahaha.

[@LordFingers1]

@@eldoradoguitars6456 whoa!!!!

[@motorboy1966]

Always turn my volume down for a warmer tone. Common sense..use those knobs kids