My Amp Collection

[@vexguine]

While the internet is full of "guitarrists" that demonizes transistor amps while can't book a single gig in a year, Dave is a TRUE guitarrist that proves you can rock with MGs. And I bet he can book gigs all the time. Our refuge of truth. Thanks Dave.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@guitargirlutube]

I love KZbin. I can actually spend my time watching something l like, like this vid instead of having to watch Eastenders or Emmerdale on tv!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@johanjack690]

I know Im randomly asking but does anybody know a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

[@shaneorion8396]

@Johan Jack instablaster ;)

[@HPPrintervx4p5q]

You say you love digressing... if there's one thing you love, it's loving things to bits...

[@deanmoulder9348]

"I don't really have a great deal of amps". Says the guy with like 12 amps! Hahaha. I have one MG combo, thankfully I can show my wife this video to justify buying another couple of amps.

[@nuneko11]

I'm gona do the same :)

[@shaunosby5093]

@@Benjamin-Outdoors And they won't last as long.

[@DrewPeabaws]

@@shaunosby5093 human civilisation could be destroyed and the only things remaining at the end of the world would be vox amps and boss pedals.

[@opinionsnotfacts]

13 to be exact

[@fernandogil2468]

I just hope mine does not bring the fact that i can not play half of what master Dave can ,this would void that argument.

[@therodeoflip]

Stunning, stunning intro. Playing and tone and everything. Loved it. Great collection of amps, I love how you do t follow the crowd and do what works for you! Cheers Josh

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. : )

[@angusorvid8840]

I'll tell you a couple good solid-state amps that I use now. My drummer owns a Crate 130-watt half stack, and I use that when I jam with him at his studio. And he also has a Kustom combo, about twice the size of the one in your video, and it takes pedals very well, sounds fantastic. He also has a great PA system so when things are mic'd they sound gigantic. I could mic a Pignose and it will sound like a Mesa Coliseum. On the subject of Peaveys, I've owned many and may get one of the newer Bandits sometime. Those things kick serious ass. But my next amp will likely be the Boss Katana 100 watt, or maybe even the Artist. If you haven't tried one you should, they are just cutting edge solid state amps. And very, very, very loud!!!!!!!

[@JeremyMcCant]

That Orange cr60 tone is insanely beautiful!

[@johnnorth9355]

"I don't really have a lot of amps" ! Classic Dave - you should use that as your motto and get it on T' shirts, coffee mugs etc . :) . I can imagine the conversation with the missus if I tried to fill the house up like that (believe me I would if I could). You really area lucky sod.

[@andrewharris7439]

I have a few, A Marshall master reverb 30 like Dave, Marshall lead 20, Lead 12 reverb, Lead 12 mini stack, Lead 100 Mosfet head and a 1965b cab 4x10, Epiphone valve special, and a Roland cube 30, oh and a couple of peavey 2x12 combo`s, i think thats it.

[@thedavesimpson]

:) Thank you for watching. : )

[@fordism.01]

Superb video Dave. As per usual awesome guitar playing. Beautiful tone .

[@gordonshumway8030]

Dave thank you for this video.......I think that you nailed it when you said ...''.its about the sound that's in your head'', and i think also that you have the talent and instinct to be able get that tone out of an MG.! I still use my Valvstate VS100 double stack that i bough new in 1993. .....around the mid 2000s my bottom cab was stolen...at a gig, so i replaced it with a MG B cab i mixed and marched the 4 Celestion G12/75 and the 4 G12-412MG (2 of each in both cabs )an proceeded to rewire the cabs with double the gauge . the whole in this case turned out to be more than the sum of the parts. my tone was better than before my cab was stolen😄

[@snooze0023]

You must get a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (the perfect peddle platform). Put it on the bucket list. :-)

[@padawan9127]

Nice to know that they all get played and have their own place, but it's not surprising either with you. Good stuff Dave

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@johncartelli]

I have a Mojotone kit JTM45,w/4-12cab, two PV's Vypyrs a 75 and a 120, a mid 90's Roland Blues Cube 60, a 73 Traynor YBA-1 Head, a 1966 fender Deluxe Reverb, a 1966 Fender Vibrolux Reverb, mid 90's Fender blues deluxe tweed,a Fender Super champ XD2 and a mid 2000 Traynor YCV50B in a blues breaker 1-12 clone cab, A Marshall Code 50 that i took the amp out of the origional cabinet and put it in a single 12 Bluesbreaker cab (I call it the Code Breaker)...I sold both my Fender mustangs (20 and a 100) both my SS Fender princetons, and Fender Supersonic22,...but my all time favorite amp that i use more than anything is my Marshall Code 50 in the Bluesbreaker cab....i can get any tone i want with it and I just love the looks of it.so I know what you mean.

[@2fleischmann]

favourite current guitarist, i just wish i could see you live!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed and hopefully one day. : )

[@treorross99]

That orange sounds beautiful

[@leftyfusion88]

You may like the Ampeg SS series from the late 80'/ 90's if you ever come across one. Also 80's Marshall Mosfet Leads.

[@TheSavagederek]

Love the Marshall MGs. I had the 30 DFX and the 50 watt version. I love the look of the Blues Faker and I love Orange amps as well. I bought one of the tiny micro crush amps after watching your review. It's brilliant for practice.

[@henriquemachado4912]

I have one 15 watt cheap amp from a pack. **cries in poor**

[@HPPrintervx4p5q]

henrique machado none of these amps are very expensive though, most are pretty damn cheap actually. But if you live in Brasil you're screwed though...

[@eddiebaby22]

I have the kustom amp, it's amazing for such a small amp. Ive never tried it into a big cab like you said but I just enjoy it for its size and what it does.

[@j.thornton8390]

Awesome, great information, Dave! I really enjoyed seeing collection and hearing your perspective. So much insight! Thanks

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool Amp Tour Thankyou. I have a Marshall MG15MSII Mini Stack, such a Cool Amp and The Overdrive Channel beats any Drive Pedal I have tried to my ear. Love it. Also have a 1980's Fender Sidekick 15R as my first Amp, WOW I have had this 40 years now and still going strong and is my perfect Pedal Platform amp. Recently got a Vox Valvetronix VT40+ in a Bargain second hand deal and love this amp too. Have 2 tiny amps The Marshall micro Stack to go with the MG15 mini Stack and a totally awesome Joyo Jam Buddy rechargeable amp. The Jam Buddy is amazing, unbreakable construction, long charge life and has Drive and Delay Effects, so Awesome. Thanks again, cheers.

[@JohnIainMcFarlanewaspfactor]

Holy shit Dave!That little amp sounds killer!

[@monzo9999]

If all Marshall MG’s had that panel look I’d probably have already bought as many as you have mr. Simpson

[@HomeInMyShoes]

I believe this the first time I've heard Marshall and awesome reverb in any sort of proximity. I'm looking for a solid state amp and you may just have sold me on considering Marshall. I really enjoy your videos Dave.

[@Richard-rk7zi]

I hope that you and Jo get married and have lots and lots of little guitar loving Children. Love the collection, Keep on rockin' Dave!.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. : )

[@backspin6698]

Thanks for sharing Dave. Really enjoyed that. I'm about to get a amp again, but it is so many good ones out there.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@jesseboucher72]

Superb enthusiasm again Dave. Thank you for another great knowledgeable video!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. : )

[@killifish13]

Awesome as always Dave, just love your channel and watch every new post. Thanks Dale from Canada

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very very much. : )

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Nice Dave..I'm down to 4 Amps..did a major down size that took over a year to do it decisions are hard to make and a lot of my equipment..were from the 70's and 80's..kept 4 Amps Marshall sJCM800...JCM900..MG 100HDFX..MG 100FX 2×12..the Marshall 100HDFX I just bought thanks to you buddy..simply fantastic.i really can't put my Tube Marshall's over the MG Marshall's the MG's are just fantastic..the MG 100FX is 9 years old and not one single issue in the 9 years..i can't say that about the JCM'S..anyway great video keep rolling the videos out i really enjoy them..

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@Dialetheist]

"I don't actually have a great deal of amps.." 🤣 I thought this might be boring but it was really riveting Dave! Thanks

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@LedMV007]

Please teach us that Ned Flanders style run you did on the CR60!! Awesome man

[@EasyHeat]

I just sold my Marshall Lead 15 mini stack. This video got me dewy eyed. No worries my CR120 is on the way soon!

[@GordonBenny]

Shocked! no Vox, I was expecting to see a 60's AC30 amongst your collection.

[@thedavesimpson]

Maybe one day. : )

[@JeffRatliffhome]

Dave doesn't like treble. Voxes are made of treble. The new ones are worse than the old ones though.

[@SHERIFF8311]

Great collection man, I love the little amp at the begining, the secret weapon amp ;)

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@alainbrisebois8334]

Are you serious...Your best sounding cab is an old empty cab.... I'm speachless.

[@celestelongway7315]

Dudester where's the Badge, baby! We're craving the sounds of that little Peavey, Dave Simpson style! (the Kustom, too). Besides, now you have an excuse to bust out some some Clapton on your awesome Channel! From MTW and 99 in LA. Dave Simson fans.

[@stupot7281]

Hi Dave , I thought for a minute you were going to take us through the house . Amps up to the ceiling and the Garage and garden full . all the best

[@thedavesimpson]

:) Thank you for watching. : )

[@stevejohnson2284]

thanks for the video dave. I've been waiting for the epipy desert plus top I ordered your video helps with the withdrawl lol. love your playing! cheers

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. : )

[@underpressureman]

That spider always freaks me out Dave lol. At my parents I sleep in the basement and they have a huge fake spider on the wall and that thing really freaks me out lol!

[@thedavesimpson]

Sorry about that. : )

[@PeterDad60]

Hi Daved, So now I know they shipped my two JCM 900 speaker cabs 1960 A & 1960 B in black tolex back to England and now you have them. Yes they sound great, don't they! I had an injury that I thought would prevent me from ever playing guitar again... and I was moving a very long distance away. So back around the summer of 2006/2007 I sold them along with my MIGHTY Marshall JCM900 Hi-Gain Mk III 100 watt tube amplifier. which was in white tolex. Need I say, that was the worst musical gear mistake of my entire 68 years living on this Planet. I'm still trying to get that sound, even today and I just can't. Nothing has that pulsing, quivering, breathing Hi-Gain over a minute sustain, breathing the Mighty Marshall Roar as my rig did (well that's before I had the amp set back to stock then I no longer liked it. It had been modified for around 120 watts). I tell you I once purchased a Boss SD-1 pedal and hooked it up to it and it made no difference at all. The amp had the same amount of gain, sustain and volume without it. You see I do not know who hot rodded my amp or what he actually did to make it sound so good. But when I had it "Dimed" I would many times be jumping up and down with happiness and would always glance back over my shoulder in fear of losing my life because I was hearing what sounded like a 35 foot tall Tidal Wave about to crash down upon me. But NOPE, it was always only my Marshall JCM 900 7 ft tall Full Stack played through cheap Fender Bullet Stratocaster (which I still have and it sounds as good as my new Gibson 2017 STD. SG Pro HP ($1,899) last year. -Peter

[@LauraSquirrel]

32:34 - "I don't have a great deal of amps." Dave.......you have more amps in this video than I have owned since I started playing back in 1991. LOL

[@thedavesimpson]

:)

[@charlieg7388]

Dave you need to let us know more about your gigs. I would love to go see you play live

[@thedavesimpson]

I shall do a vid talking about my gig dates but sadly my dates are very localised to me as I struggle massively to get gigs. :(

[@steelysam7189]

I modded my cr60c with a jensen mod speaker and now it is a beast of an amp!

[@pdbordelon]

I love his passion and obsession...Im the same way!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@neilmurphy9926]

Wow great sound

[@LeeKirkman88]

My first ever valve amp was a Carlsboro weighed a ton.

[@hoplophobe]

Great video! Which Marshall cab do you favor, a or b?

[@thedavesimpson]

I Prefer the A cab. : )

[@ArsonComplex]

That jam on the crush cr60 WOOOOOW!!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Happy you liked it. : )

[@LedMV007]

Seriously, what song was that on the clean channel??

[@billtaylor4897]

Dave For President... Amps... Love Them To Pieces... ( :

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@hoplophobe]

Since you like the Marshall Master Reverb 30 (as well as the Orange Crush line) so much I'm surprised you haven't done a video on the Orange Crush 35RT which also has a single 10" closed back speaker.

[@thedavesimpson]

I haven't been able to get my hands on one as of yet. Hopefully soon i'll get hold of one to demo. : )

[@imlad23]

Hey Dave, which speaker did you put in your cr60? Was wondering you mentioned a Celestion 70 watt and then a 75 watt. Just curious to which speaker it is exactly. Get video by the way.

[@thedavesimpson]

Its a Celestion heritage speaker. :)

[@lonsdalecasa]

Thanks great insight you are great and a natural cheers

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@chriswebb2221]

And I thought I had too many amps!.....Enjoyed the video, thanks

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@underpressureman]

Dave, Radial makes an A/B/C/Y pedal you can run 3 amps with! So great!

[@thedavesimpson]

Awesome. Might have to get one one day. : )

[@fransvenrooy1078]

Yeah Peavy amps are great yess !!!!👌☮🎸☯👌🤘👍👍

[@fatalbroadcast]

Re-housing a solid-state amp should probably improve the tone with the better wood.

[@waynebridger4998]

That beginning playing was Very Danny Kirwin there Dave.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@pdbordelon]

I hear a little Gilmour Floyd stuff in the beginning, sounds cool!

[@whynotme5926]

What's up with a secret amp-You must have a tube amp and don't want to admit it-HAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

All will be revealed. :)

[@shaunosby5093]

@@thedavesimpson Ha! Fraud! Scandal! I knew it! He's been pushing Solid-State amps so he can have first shot at the Tube amps (Valve amps for those of you on the other side of The Great Pond). P.S. I love you videos, keep it up.

[@johnc9187]

Dave, have you ever tried a Marshall MOSFET head?

[@thedavesimpson]

I have once and I loved it. One came into old hat a while back and I wish i could have bough it. : (

[@eddiebaby22]

I know what you mean about the fender stage as well, I too had one and wish I never sold it :( But what can we do, I need the money and to get rid of stuff.

[@akaboo69]

Oh that's an mg it's in a plexi box nice

[@ZPIKEmc]

I have waited for this video :D

[@thedavesimpson]

I hope you liked it. : )

[@CJ-rf9jm]

Now I'm wondering if you stacked them in a big pile who'd have the bigger pile you or Nic James?

[@ronferriegel3352]

Is this the speaker you referred to in the Orange CR60 upgrade: Celestion Heritage G12H 75 / 8ohm ?

[@thedavesimpson]

Thats the one. : )

[@coenbond1688]

@Dave, could you give me full details where you commissioned the Blues "faker" and the Plexi MG's? Thanks in advance Rock on !!

[@thedavesimpson]

Look for FA Guitar cabs on Facebook. He's not building right now due to family issues but he'll be back. : )

[@yannsa1994]

I think Noel Gallagher sometimes used the bluesbreaker in Oasis

[@thedavesimpson]

Indeed he did. I believe at Knebworth he had 2 going as well as a JCM900 double stack and 2 WEM amps. Volume for days. : )

[@anawrest]

i am turning green of envy, thats a good collection man!! good for ya!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@carrielittlecplaster1620]

First off, this is my wifes fb account. my name is shannon. I love your vids!! Your are proof that you do NOT need the most exspensive guitars and TUBE amps. I have been into guitars for over 30 yrs, and i am nowhere near as good as you. I have some of the same gear as you do. you are by far the best and most pleasant tube reviewer out there!!! rock on dave and god bless!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very very much indeed. : )

[@dgz6610]

that intro jam, man...

[@lordtrimly]

I need more amps.

[@j.thornton8390]

So, where do you rank the Katana Mk2 100 in your list in comparison of this past video ?

[@thedavesimpson]

I don't I sold mine and wouldn't buy another. :)

[@loonpie1336]

Feels so good to see someone who has the same „was that weird - oh yes it was“ ticks while talking Much love xx

[@MJPGuitar]

Awesome dave

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@Dreyno]

My first amp was called a Badger. One volume, one tone. 6 watt. Horrendous sounding. Couldn’t be overdriven. Small speaker. Nasty. Now I have a Blackstar HT1R. Epic little thing. Same size as the Badger but sounds like a Marshall stack (or several other things). I use it more than my “real amps” (JCM 800 half stack, old Peavey transistor amp which is a great clean/pedal base and a Vox AC15). Kids are spoilt these days with amazing cheap guitars and ace sounding practice amps. And endless free lessons on KZbin. Lucky bastards.

[@Coolguy8623]

good gravy 😆

[@mackiemob1269]

Dave what do you think is a good acoustic guitar? What make and model? Also what is a good version of the Les Paul?

[@thedavesimpson]

I really like Tangle wood acoustics myself. I've played quite a few models and they've all been very enjoyable to play. Les paul wise you can't go wrong with and Epiphone or a Vintage V100 Lemon drop. : )

[@celestelongway7315]

Dudester don't tweed that Kustom , Baby!. Dudester do u play Badge by Clapton? Love to hear it through a Peavey Red Stripe for sentimental reasons. MTW and 99 in L.A. Dave Simpson fans.

[@CJ-rf9jm]

Dave, that marshall cab in your normal guitar room you said can do stereo, what model is it? n can it do 75 watts per side? It might work well with a mustang v head I've got just over a month ago. I got it working with a pair of Sunn 2M PA cabs which works well enough but I wanna put those back with the old powered mixer n have regular guitar cab with the mustang.

[@thedavesimpson]

Its just the standard JCM900 cab. Its able to run 150 watts per side. : )

[@johntruman6571]

Great fun watching this Dave. What made you sell the Marshall 5210 Combo? I've recently bought one in great original condition and it sounds great. Thanks again.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and I sold it to help pay for my 62 strat. : )

[@johntruman6571]

Dave Simpson Thanks for taking the time to reply Dave. Appreciated. Loving the 5210.

[@hoplophobe]

There really ought to be an Icky Billy Down The Road Signature Model.

[@BlackImladris]

Nice dude what do you think of The Fender Frontman series? I have a 65r and it has a great clean channel, and the gain is really quite good, I blew one up once and I bought another I enjoyed it so much ten out of ten would blow up again

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and I think the front man series are pretty good. I did have one for a while but they weren't for me. :)

[@angelineupchurch530]

Hey there Dave , as you are a old state amp fan have you tried the Fender Mustang( Version 1 or 2 ) or the Blackstar TVP series of amps ? I would like to think they might put a smile on your dial

[@thedavesimpson]

I haven't as of yet but i would like to try the mustang. Not a blackstar fan though. Thank you for watching. : )

[@angelineupchurch530]

All good mate

[@GigglingDickhead]

mate a bit of production value probably wouldn't go astray. Your playing deserves it

[@pelipetteri1]

Cool! I thought that those were some old plexi Marshall heads. I think i was not only one? When i had Marshall Mosfet 3210 head i got same idea to get plexi type cover but never did it.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. : )

[@80shairmetalband]

Take a drink every time he says, "Umm."

[@thedavesimpson]

I'm not responsible for alcohol poisoning. :)

[@80shairmetalband]

@@thedavesimpson take a non-alcohol drink. 😃

[@12moons36]

I have MG15 CF. Maybe you know how to get John Frusciante sound out of it? Maybe you have some Ideas? Nice Video by the way!!!

[@413fps]

you should get it by ear, try overdrive channel, low gain, low treble, high mids, and medium/high bass. Play and adjust settings a bit until you get it

[@BRZguy]

Try doing Gain: 1 Bass: 9 Middle: 7 Treble: 4

[@daveyboy8907]

Try to find a cheaper dsl

[@UncleMayhem]

Where would the 5210 fit in amongst these? Thanks.

[@thedavesimpson]

I sold the 5210 a while ago to help fund something else.

[@RonnyBGoode]

Just got an Orange CR 120 Head, due to your vids. Love it!!!! Run it through my old 1960 AX. Any problems with that (120 watts amp into 100 watts box)?? BTW: when you come gig in germany.... :-)

[@thedavesimpson]

Very very happy to hear that. They are awesome aren't they. You shouldn't have any issues with it no. Juts as long as its not run on 10 all the time. :) I would love to come gig in Germany. Hopefully one day. : )

[@stevenrivera3977]

You would be a better lead guitarist than Josh. You have your own style, yet can emulate other styles SPOT ON! Josh is great, but I see him more as a rhythm/texture guy, while you're a lead guitarist. I'm being completely honest. You should be signed to a label and be onstage. You have this really rare talent of showing your emotion in your playing. You are in my top ten guitarist of all time actually.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and thats my dream one day. : )

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

What do you think about Line 6 Amps?

[@thedavesimpson]

Depends on the amp but some are ok. :)

[@carlostranges1566]

what happened to the kustom kg100fx head? I was searching for reviews before buying it and that's what got me to your channel for the first time! You were so fond of it at the time!

[@thedavesimpson]

I sold it to help fund something else. I am still fond of those amps and will get another in the future but I couldn't pass up an opportunity so It had to go. :)

[@fransvenrooy1078]

Are we all neurotic? haha you are so damn right Dave i can be listening all day long when you are explaining Amplifiers and stuff!! When i see one i have to have it!! Love them so much!! Do you still own the BossKatana Dave??? I like your Boss tutorials and Marshall is great great great!!!🤘☮🎸☯👌

[@gregorycarter7676]

Great video

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@marchettiguillaume]

Hey Dave, I really love your videos dude ;) do you know Marshall G100R CD? I'm searching feedbacks about this head but can't find a lot of :/ and as the solid state amp king, it's normal I ask you ^^ thanks a lot and big kiss from France :*

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. I do know that amp but i have never played through one so I can't really comment on it sorry. Thank you again for watching. : )

[@GuitarTalkunedited]

Really interesting vid again mate. You’re an SS amp lover, and you make them sing - do you reckon you’ve learnt that? ie you’ve played so many solid state amps your natural playing style has developed with them?

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you and most probably. I have owned Valve amps to but never got on with keeping them happy. :)

[@GuitarTalkunedited]

I have to admit that when it comes down to it that responsive connected cranked tone is what I love, and that is more common with valves amps - BUT it is not exclusive to valve amps and as you demonstrate there are plenty of SS amps which can do this. Like you say owning SS is much more hassle free!

[@TheEricsnet1]

My favorite recording amp is definately my Kustom KGA10FX. I'll never part with it.

[@kaicottrell1560]

You should try the Stagg 10 ga amp I've got it and it works for the John tone.

[@thedavesimpson]

If i can get hold of one i'll give it a go. :)

[@PaulMichaelR]

Man this makes me so sad, I had a house, a big house with my own detached guitar cave, I had all kinds of amps, all kinds to make shit loads of sounds with and as loud as my ears could stand, then my woman cheated on me, my house came falling down, had to sell all my amps to get by while I found a new house, now I just have one amp , my one and only Carvin and I'll never let it go 💔

[@monzo9999]

I could have an hour long conversation with you instead of phil x ..... great vids Dave:)

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@MEDiumInc]

wait a second... I thought the Crush 120 was your number one. I feel so misled! lol