Mesa Boogie Pedal Shoot Out - Flux Drive Vs Tone Burst Vs Grid Slammer Vs Throttle Box

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[@Didztr]

You guys are the best. Love the sense of humor accompanied by the wicked licks - makes listening to demos so much more enjoyable.

[@SickMetalAddict]

+Didier Stowe Not the first time I see you posting the same exact comment, but I can totally relate to that :P

[@deanbibb3680]

I'm glad you did this shoutout! I just picked up a Throttle Box in a trade. Top notch demo, gents!

[@andertons]

I'm always happy when I'm having fun!

[@Boogieplex]

I forgot how much Rob’s haircut looks like the Predator...lol

[@SRG1131]

Captain Lee seems like the kinda guy who would never be in a bad mood, what a guy! :)

[@DirdyBirdy]

You guys are the best, thanks to this video, I'm getting the Throttle Box in two weeks!

[@YinPatchesYang]

I'm so happy :"D the throttle drive is EXACTLY what I needed! getting the EQ version and if you guys have them when I gather the funds I will defo be buying it from you!

[@rubickon]

Great seeing you guys seven years ago

[@alvallega]

Audio sync clap of goodness at the beginning. Like a boss, Chap.

[@ImprobableJoe]

Just wanted to say, I tried all these pedals and I bought the Throttle Box for medium-gain tones. I like the other pedals OK, but the TB does medium-gain tones as well as high-gain and is IMO more versatile than the rest. You can turn the gain down and roll back your guitar volume and get great overdrive, and then start raising levels until you get the overdrive/distortion you need.

[@Joeseffel]

27 Seconds until I laughed out loud, that's a new record even for you two!

[@SeverinoSE]

Thanks a lot for this very helpful video! For me it's the Throttle Box sound! So one could either use the T.B. on the clean channel or use the Flux Drive pedal on an overdriven amp to get more or less the same results, right?

[@michaeldstern]

Dude you guys are awesome. Totally know how to review a product!

[@MrHardrocker98]

U and captain are an awesome team !!!!

[@melvoid01]

looking forward to another year of Monkey Lord and The Captain doin what they do best, you guys are the Yogscast of the music world and yes that is a compliment. If you guys did a review of the boxes the gear came in id probly watch it and laugh myself silly whilst doin so.

[@MrTomerD]

Can you guys do a comparison or review on the Mesa Flux Five and Throttle Box Eq as well as the new Five Band EQ? Thank you guys and keep rocking !! /,,/,

[@molomono]

The Throttle box is one hell of a pedal. But i think it has a complete built in preamp circuit. Don't quote me on it but i think you could run your guitar directly threw the pedal to the input of your fx loop and use it to bypass your normal preamp. It reminds me of AMT preamp pedals, once you turned the drive up.

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

yeah the chemistry between these guys is priceless :)

[@michaelallen981]

11 years later and I’m still using this for reference

[@EasyHeat]

you guys are my new fav. Television show: ) ( my 42 inch HD is also my desktop monitor...LMAO!) you got wit...chemistry & your showing me cool gear. I want your Job!!! haha! Epic Win!! seriously, you guy are freaking outstanding! keep the vids rolling!

[@rokenrol17]

So the throttle box will be amazing if we boost it with the flux.

[@darkvoid86]

Keep feeding the captain those skittles and smarties! Absolutely brilliant :-)

[@WordsDarkerThanTheirWings]

I really love that Throttle Box! That Mark Tremonti riff that you played (Doesn't Matter0 sounds nice with that pedal! I really want one. too, Chappers :D

[@jbailes33211]

love hearin' the cap get off on some blues

[@44WhiteChocolate]

Which one would be best for the mesa mini rectifier for that heavy boost and for lead? Pretty sure I saw Andy james using the flux drive with a mini rec in a vid can't be sure though. Any help. Cheers

[@DingleBeCrazy]

Love the shirt Chappers!

[@DrDavis77]

Awesome as ever guys. Are you thinking of doing the Bogner pedals? Would love to hear a throttle box v uppers ah

[@billhillard]

Are you front loading the Throttle Box or running it in the FX loop of either amp? Thanks and please keep up the great videos.

[@GeryTryenasya]

Flux and Grid Slammer sounds awesome !

[@TimV93]

Doesn't Matter- Tremonti. Rob Chapman you just made my day!

[@redsix49]

wow am I late on this pedal.... I just bought the new mesa boogie throttle box distortion pedal and can't wait to try it with my new E-II M-II neck thru black w/EMG 81's should be fun with the other stuff i bought. I finally bought some stuff... Should sound gr8 through my old 1972 Peavey classic 4x10 scorpions... that amp has never failed me

[@DylanMurphyComposer]

Well Chappers , i've just payed for a trans-black ML-1 , looking forward to playing my music practicals on it : Wonderful Slippery Thing , and Satch Boogie. Anyway thanks again for making these entertaining vids , they're one of the highlights of my day, thanks again Rob , and i'm looking forward to my ML-1. Dylan

[@felipeleite1102]

The Throttle Box sounds really awesome.

[@tobiaszw2201]

great to hear the captain playing more than he usually does

[@evelasq1]

cool pedals!

[@ChainsawVsGod]

The throttle pedal sounds lovely. Just the sort of thing I'm wanting.

[@RnRante]

Got a Mesa Tone Burst today. Its a killer!!

[@jnitro75]

Capt ! did you modify that strat ? sounds so good !

[@RobertBrazinskiMusic]

Chappers rockin' the Halo shirt... Hats off to you sir...

[@treatb09]

i am wanting a dual rectifier type overdrive. how do i get that in a pedal. i think that throttle box is what i'm looking for

[@jordorunway]

Bleed the Light - Rob Chapman It is off his solo album Bare Bones, available on iTunes.

[@MrHaggyy]

I have used the Throttle with an Hot Rod 3 and a 4x12. You won´t miss a Rectefire. It even has more buttom end than a Dual Rec. But the big daddys from Mesa are a bit louder ^^ and clean up more nicely.

[@srYYZ]

DO you know if Andertons will be stocking the Bogner pedals? That would be an awesome review

[@cortez121219933]

Could some answer a question i have? Could the Throttle box do overdrive and a bit of crunch? i know its made for high gain, but i was just wondering.

[@clausonmichael]

Quicksimplerecording ive got the 120watt head im running it into a marshall 2x12 stereo cab. I love it. I play in a party/bar band we play everything from 40s/50s rock, country, blues, and modern rock,pop and country. Its more versatile than people give it credit for.

[@Tomisnever]

Hey i wondering if you have any advice on what's a good jack lead to buy? My whirlwind just bust and was wondering if you have any preference. :)

[@OperationEndGame]

is that a Chapman Chappers playing? It looks sweet. It be nice if they have the toggle switch location same as an LP

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

It's a Chapman ML2 in trans black.

[@acolytes777]

The distortion sounds very clean

[@astro2069]

Anybody have some ideas for amp/pedal settings for the Throttle Box? I find the pedal to be a bit muddy, I'm sure it's just a settings issue. I'm running through Mesa DC-5. Thanks!

[@rlf09]

did u try turning that little switch off thats in the pedal

[@Mazeingpower]

lol when you threw that pick at the cam nice aim lol

[@bushibayushi]

I really enjoyed that the camera moved to do closeups ;)

[@watchtheskies]

Rob have you ever tried the Suhr Riot pedal, it's killer? the boogie Throttle Box reminds me a lot of that pedal,

[@RnRante]

The Tone Burst fits higher gain amps aswelll. I use mine with a marshall vintage modern and it blows my mind every time

[@sean106alcon]

Finally been waiting for the guitar God to review these. Not the other lame reviews!!!!

[@joshheartless962]

so I'm really curious bout these but I'm looking to get that seether sound and thinking the throttle box would be the one that would work for that would you recommend that or which one would you think be better

[@MB-yw3pv]

YOU CAN GET A DUAL REC TONE IF YOU SET THE KNOBS A CERTAIN WAY IN 1 SETTING, GET A ROCKTRON ZOMBIE, ITS THE NEST DUAL REC IN A PEDAL OUT THERE AND I GOT MINE FOR ONLY $40 USED, $40 OR $200 ?HMM YEA ITS NOT A HARD DECISION

[@joshf8097]

me personally I can always use a good friend the camera always picks up the difference whether it's boosted or not I can always hear the difference

[@ZetroidX]

Hey Rob :D Is the intro a full length song? if it is can you tell me the name? thanks \m/

[@joshf8097]

best demos ever

[@Baghuul]

You guys should do some Pete Cornish pedal demos

[@AidenBradley95]

I normally hate the Mesa sound but that Throttlebox sounds wicked.

[@Tomisnever]

Thanks man.

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

wow Lee seems to be in a very good mood :p

[@Apheliotes501]

Could you please do a demo of the TC Electronic Spark Booster?

[@VetoSchwarz]

wow ! the lead pedal is just sounds so fucking amazing ! really wanna get one of those bad boys

[@BaphometRael]

THROTTLE BOX!!!!! I am ordering all of these come Monday. FTW. AND I am going to be running them all through my MK IV, my MK V, and my Dual Recto. BOOGIE POWER BABY!!!!!!

[@evilsole]

Did you end up keeping any of these over time? I have a couple marks and a dual reel as well. Thanks!

[@GuitarSlayerr]

Chappers, how does the Grid Slammer pedal hold up against a Maxon OD? I LOVE Boogie products, but the Maxon is like my mainstay, and i'm a little hesitant to replace her.

[@pigbearman7136]

The old times.When i liked to watch those Videos. Greetings from 2017 where the Captain still brings a Strat to test high gain stuff and Rob is CHAPMAN GUITARS. SEEN IT? -_-

[@zekmorris1706]

Oh the places we'll go

[@AlanW]

Unfortunately the combi of the camera mic equalizing the volume and the teeny speakers in my laptop are comletely obscuring the difference in the low cut switch on the last pedal. I guess I'll have to leave the house to hear it for myself. =)

[@edgoforth1270]

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[@xXLirik52Xx]

I like it :) I think i'm gonna bye one of these ;)

[@hawg427]

Great Demo guys. Mesa makes great, solid products. I do think they should allow their distributors sell their products for what they want and not set a strict price :-) Throttle Box for sure.

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

I think the captain needs a new pair of shoes lol.Have a great time at N.A.M.M.! It's such a wonderful cacophonous event. Hopefully I'll run into you there!

[@prsfrank]

What pick ups are in the Capt's strat ? Pearly Gates ?

[@elbenaso]

Rob, I don't know if you can help me man, I'm looking for a fender stratocaster with original floyd rose tremolo, is there one available at the moment?I prefer it to be american and with 22 frets. Thanks dude and cheers from Spain

[@tonelocrian]

what's the neck pickup on Chapman's humbucker axe ? - good blues sound

[@SylviaAdamsMusic]

Guitarnivore. The Passive aggressive didn't exist at this point.

[@georgebushy]

I'd love to hear Lee sing more :D

[@marct138]

ïs any of these worth replacing my Maxon OD808? (as a cleanboost for extreme metal)

[@Emmemort]

Can I use the flux drive as a boost with already driven sound? I'm planning to get one but this is my only concern.

[@marksalyersmusic]

+Karlo Emert The ToneBurst pedal by boogie is more the boost. I've stacked the ToneBurst and FluxDrive and it sounds really cool. Just my opinion.

[@djung9064]

yes you can, you can back off on the gain if you want to boost the signal as well.

[@JasonVanzant]

Karlo, I own the flux five, which just adds 5-band eq and solo channel to the flux drive. Right now, I am using it as a clean boost after my other pedals. It is a GREAT transparent boost with the gain turned down and volume up, and you could probably use the pedal AS your clean tone if you wanted to.

[@clausonmichael]

Rob what are your feelings on the peavey 6505+ amps?

[@TheRatscabbies]

Was it me or does the LED on the Throttle Box change colour as the gain is increased?

[@SatansLeadGuitarist]

hey can someone give me an opinion on what would be a better pedal for heavy rock and metal, the Mesa Throttle Box or the Blackstar Distx?

[@moreillyone]

yous are the simon and lewis of music;D

[@Potatoast]

Oh captain, my captain. A lot of metal shows where I live take place in some of those seedy areas. That throttle box sounds amazing!!! Mesa, shut up and take my money!!

[@JasonVanzant]

Cap, I have the flux five, and undervolting it gives it the most amazing, compressed, infinite sustain, can't-make-a-mistake, muff pi-on-acid tone. It happens right before the 9v battery dies. Last battery that died I put it on the multimeter and it measured 6.84 volts. You should develop a dc voltage transformer that daisy chains into those dc power ports so people can have these tones. It could be a stompbox even. You can use my idea!

[@LeviBulger]

Jason Vanzant you should upload a video of what you are talking about next time it happens. Would love to hear that!

[@CatDieselPwr]

There are power-supplies that will mimic the battery dying sag effect. I have one, it is the MXR/CAE Bob Bradshaw MC403. Killer power supply. I think the top of the line Voodo Mondo has that feature as well and maybe the Tru-tone 12 spot. Can't remember for sure on those two. But yeah when I was young I played my Ibanez SD-9 Sonic Distortion and Aria AD10 delay straight into a super old Italian tube amp and when the battery was low/dying in the SD-9 it was the most awesome sound ever with a lawsuit Les Paul I had ;-)

[@michaelbarber1123]

Universal power supply can be switched to 3, 6, 9, or 12 volts.

[@DreadedMetal]

are u ever going to make a ghost fret inport guitar ?

[@RedDeadKitain]

Holy Diver!

[@Rob01978]

Are any of these based on the Mk5 amp?

[@omer-sela-rothenberg]

What pickups does the Captain's guitar have on?

[@caloss2]

FIRST ! which was the one Rabea had loved that one?

[@CIAmrx]

I have a Throttle Box myself. It's a great pedal.

[@blazingphoenix6328]

only two words Holy Diver

[@BradWadeNL]

Yeah brother!

[@tedroneous]

Chappers... nice nod to @marktremonti... the Mesa pedals sound amazing.

[@GGRetroRally]

funnies video in ages... pmsl!!!

[@Xambax1]

what's the name of those pickups on the lee's strat?

[@MrMarcKozma]

those "les paul" shaped guitars on the wall with all those signatures are awesome! what model is that?

[@andreituico7273]

Think it is the ml 3

[@lachlanpilgrim3603]

Its the chapman guitars ml-2

[@MrMarcKozma]

lachlan pilgrim thanks

[@mikeysan4]

The blue one, Mesa FluxDrive

[@jonin0001]

Captain Lee was on a roll shooting this video. Must have been having a good day

[@Glamosapien]

best job in the world? how do i get into this line of work?