Marshall SV20H (20 watt plexi) into Fryette Powerstation (1st gen)

Apologize for not tuning earlier.....but I'm in love with this rig! The SV20H sounds glorious through the SV20 cab.....throw in a Gibson with buckers and watch out! I seriously need to get a visual decibel meter as you can't tell in the video when the amp is screaming loud and when it's not....the signal into my phone just compresses. Frustrating.....
BTW, I have LOTS of other SV20 videos on my channel, just search my channel for "SV20"
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[@howabouthetruth2157]

The SV20 in my opinion, is the best damned amp Marshall has made in the past 40 yrs. I demo'd one & love it far more than my 50w JCM 800. I used to gig professionally for years all over east/central Florida. Retired from the club scene in '01. So I know all about hot, dank, humid environments & keeping guitars in tune. TIP: Never...........EVER.......tune "down" to pitch. Always ALWAYS tune UP to pitch. This seats the string better. The string is NOT seated properly when you tune "down". For example: if a string is too sharp, tune BELOW pitch first, then tune back UP to proper pitch. Now that string is properly seated in the nut. Providing your guitars have good tuners & nuts, this does work. Tuning "down" to pitch is a bad habit, and a sin among seasoned guitarists. You do this, and watch how much better your guitars stay in tune........electric and acoustic. TRUST ME.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

You know...I might have to agree with you !!!!! I just sold my 100 watt hand wired marshall plexi as I prefer the SV20 which is NUTS !!!!!!!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

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[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@KelsterVonShredster Yeah, 100 watts rms is just too damned loud for small to medium sized venues that the vast majority of bands perform in anyway. And ya can't get those power tubes to get that great tone unless it's cranked up a good bit. Even my 50w JCM 800 was too much to accomplish that at club sound levels. Sure, the SV20 is still loud as hell, but at least you're not sheering the enamel off of everyone's teeth & killing animals 2 city blocks away, lol. That Fryette Power Station is a God send. When I demo'd the SV20 at a local music store, I looked up at everyone & said: "Now why in the hell didn't Marshall make this thing available back in my gigging days?".

[@KelsterVonShredster]

@@howabouthetruth2157 if you think the Fryette is good, wait until you try the Waza Tube Expander....I've owned two Fryettes and sold them both. I found they colored the tone and feel way too much...The Waza gives you exactly what you expect. My two cents.

[@heythere6983]

Iv been trying to educate myself on the best attenuaters, wasn’t really sure of the waza was as good or better than pure attenuators. Have you noticed any difference in tone? I feel like saw a video about a year ago of the ox vs the waza and it seemed the waza was darker. Idk if that’s because it darkened the original tone or if it was just not as bright as the ox.

[@cripmeister9104]

Great video. I have been using the purple Rivera Rockcrusher for a couple of years, it sounds really good with my SV20H/1974CX.

[@Paul-dw2cl]

Rock n roll. It looks gorgeous. Thanks for the video.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

thx for watching !!!

[@AndreaMaccianti]

I love that mini Marshall head bro! Sounds awesome!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

thx bro! I agree

[@michaelmattson3515]

Way cool review. Love the amp & cabinet.I know that song Tune - Ing. A couple of beers & you’ll be in tune. Sounds like it’s worth the price.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

guilty...my enthusiam often bypasses my logic and reason

[@paulchisholm66]

Wow! That Marshall sounds like it can peel paint even in its 5 watt mode!

[@megamania501]

Glad someone is addressing attenuation in detail. I just ordered my sv20 stack today and I'm sure that my Weber Mini Mass 25 isn't gonna cut it. That Power station sounds like a great option!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Funny enough I got rid of my power station. It still changed the feel and tone of amp. I prefer to use Overdrive pedals now and just keep the volume lower.

[@megamania501]

@@KelsterVonShredster Thanks for the latest update! I'm definitely leaning toward using pedals, too. A lot of famous Marshall players used pedals to get their crunch, I remember reading an article in a guitar magazine back in the day. I got the Marshall Origin 20w combo not too long ago and put a DS1 in front and had some serious scream without any fizz or mud. It was almost there but that little 10" speaker sounded too small and boxy but not in the good Brian May We Will Rock You kind of way. I'm sure I'll be happier with the SV20!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

@@megamania501 I've had great luck with the ZVEX Box of Rock (for low gain) and the J. Rocket HRM Rubber Monkey (for higher gain smoothe dumble distortion sound)

[@stringlocker]

Distortion pedals are cool but they're not as fun as a Marshall on 10

[@lostindimcarcosa]

great choice on the dispatch master!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

what a fantastic pedal that is....so flexible too! Best reverb out there for the $$$

[@spaceman8839]

I also have a gen 1 that I use with a Friedman Runt 50 in the bedroom Nice chops!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Thx!

[@tz8559]

Man the more i listen to your videos i think that is or was the best tone... like it better than the WAZA and the 100W.... just a nice gnarly Plexi tone...

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Thx man! I'm a plexi freak!

[@tz8559]

@@KelsterVonShredster it seems to me that the Fryette is better than the Waza Tae...

[@KelsterVonShredster]

@@tz8559 I've owned them all...waza is my favorite, however, I have not owned the latest version of the Fryette. I'm willing to give it another chance but the TAE rules for overall functionality (attenuator, power amps, recording via USB, etc)

[@tz8559]

@@KelsterVonShredster i am a Plexi freak too... had the Waza Tae and have sold it. Didnt like the Attenuation and i didnt need the other features. Prefere the Fryette for straight up Attenuation... also in your videos the old version of the Fryette seems to be better sounding. Keep up with the good videos man

[@SBin-xt5kn]

The Friedmans have terrific master volume control. Do you find your DS to sound better cranked up and attenuated using the Fryette versus non-attenuated master volume at low settings?

[@cqlove12]

Just curious if you still have this bad boy or has it gone wayside with the other 100 amps?

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Lol.... Yup. It has come and gone numerous times. Currently at amp #150. Current lineup: Splawn Quickrod 100W Head, Bogner XTC 20th Anniversary, Supro Black Magick

[@radaryoder6058]

Does the power station kill the tone or does it sound just as good engaged?I really considering picking up one.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

it works GREAT with plexi style amps....it doesn't suck tone like the other attenuators I tried like the Rockcrusher and Dr. Z Air Break.

[@1981SG]

how would you compare this to the SC20 you had? I'm thinking about the SC20 or JVM ... how would you compare both? I am volume restricted sadly ... Thanks!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

i never had the SC20...it was the SV20H that I had before and got rid of it, now I have it again. If you are volume challenged, then get the JVM that has master volume. JVM overall is a great amp. But it's NOT the same as the Plexi. The plexi has more bite and is more clear and cutting.

[@SBin-xt5kn]

You mention the JVM in another response. Its master is pretty good but it doesn’t leave my house. I feel that if I could open it up using the Fryette I would love it more. It’s a 205c. Thoughts?

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Depends on how anal you are about power tube distortion... In my experience that value is distorted out of proportion. With non master volume amps yes it's super important aside from jcm800 that also requires some power tube magic hope this helps

[@SBin-xt5kn]

@@KelsterVonShredster, I just discovered your channel and really enjoying the content. Follow up question: I have a JEL20 and a pair of 1x12s. (Bought them from Lauzon Music in Ottawa BTW). The 800 channel drew me in, but the plexi channel is fantastic. Learning a lot of new music now, digging deeper into old AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, etc- at 55, this inspiration is wonderful. So…my JVM is now in a closet and thinking of selling it. I discovered your demo of the SV20 while going down the rabbit hole of Fryette Power Station videos. Wow! Have you tried the JEL20? If I get a Fryette, are 2 plexis better than 1? Keeping the Friedman, trying to justify moving the JVM. Thanks a bunch.

[@sojerz1044]

Is the first generation Power Station better than the newer one...sounds great!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

don't know, don't care, I much prefer the Waza Tube Expander and have not looked back :-)

[@zzubuzz]

I'm wondering how it would sound with a tweed Fender either vintage, clone or modern, I have a Bassman clone which I've never heard distort due to it's extreme loudness, maybe if I lived on the dark side of the moon I wouldn't need any attenuation.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

I have since gotten a Tone King Ironman II and never looked back. It is by far the best sounding attenuator I've owned and I've owned all the big name brands (ox, fryette, waza to name a few)

[@zzubuzz]

​@@KelsterVonShredster I was just thinking "Ya know, maybe the reason I see so many used ones for sale is there is one or more doing the same thing but even better?" I'm not the best at being up to date on the latest gear, so thanks, it's as if you read my mind:)

[@zzubuzz]

@@KelsterVonShredster But the TKIM II is not the same thing, it is just an attenuator, so it can't make a small amp loud and it has no effects loop. It also can not handle the impedance of a Tweed Bassman (2 ohms) but the FPS can. Two can hear the same thing and disagree, though I'm now un-decided about the FPS I will be looking into other similar types.

[@danc3746]

Excelling unit, I use it to tame a Marshall 410 100w head, to add volume to a Marshall DSL 20w head, and to power a Helix and Kemper.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

ended up selling it and getting a Waza Tube Expander....I am thrilled with the Waza, I found the perfect high gain attenuator and silent recorder.

[@colinjames7765]

This or the dirty Shirley mini?

[@KelsterVonShredster]

both different beasts....both awesoe. But if I had to choose one....probably the DS Mini

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

You are a monster blues rock player, film with playing along with some jam tracks off you tube.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

thanks man....but I actually suck pretty bad but appreciate the feedback :-)

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@@KelsterVonShredster just put out some jams

[@KelsterVonShredster]

@@DANTHETUBEMAN I will! If you look at my older videos all I did was do blues jams!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

@@DANTHETUBEMAN kzbin.infosearch?query=blues%20jam

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

@@KelsterVonShredster kewl keep at it.

[@physiciansassist1]

Great knowledge and great but it's all in the hands. Save your money snd hibernate.. get your chops up so you can show us what those amps can really do

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Agree 100%.....all the gear in the world won't make a better player, trust me, I know this.

[@spada60]

why would you sell the fryette it sounds amazing. Can't figure that one out. No coloring of the sound at any attenuation level. Sorry but Boss colors the tube amp sound way too much

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Hi! I personally prefer the Tone King Ironman II over the Ps and Boss. They are all good (except the Ox I hate that as an attenuator) but I ended up sticking with the Ironman for long term

[@JordanNicouleaud]

Can you give us the settings you use on the mini-plexi please?

[@KelsterVonShredster]

i don't remember what they were at the time

[@anonymoususer3496]

This one or 100W? Or Jubilee?

[@KelsterVonShredster]

if you can get a vintage 100 watt plexi get that!

[@ltjoseph9042]

metal guitar player comments: It's just a mild overdrive. There's nothing special about this guitar sound.

[@ivansitogonzalo3341]

When the player knows he is out of tune and proceeds to tune with no problem to film the video >>> people that just keep filming out of tune

[@KelsterVonShredster]

that's the beatufy of doing this for fun...you don't really care about things like staying in tune LOL

[@oyvey8526]

Dude wtf, ive never saw a video of your face like that but holy shit i swear are you Chris Poland`s twin?! you look exactly like him...

[@KelsterVonShredster]

LOL never been compared to him but that's cool I'll take it thx for watching!

[@oyvey8526]

@@KelsterVonShredster Yeah man, you could go to NAMM and start playing Good Mourning/Black Friday, people will be in shock 😎😅

[@jolman166]

You know me... less talk more play...lolol

[@KelsterVonShredster]

I know...I know...but this is a peace of gear that requires talking

[@cazziebb1707]

When I hear buzzing - I change videos

[@shanewilfon6860]

Someone please take grandpa back to the home

[@KelsterVonShredster]

lol who the fuck are you asshole?

[@nicolasortiz5534]

@@KelsterVonShredster this reply killed me inside.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

@@nicolasortiz5534 LOL well fuck him