One of the Best Amps in the Helix - BADONK - Clean all the way to crazy DIRTY

[@maxheadroom6067]

Also worth noting that it is low on DSP consumption. Great idea for an amp and loading up on high consumption effects.

[@johnnathancordy]

Very good point sir!

[@SmithIllusions]

I think I’ve overlooked this amp purely because of the name. Sounds killer. Well done!

[@SpunktAlex]

Totally. Never used it for more than a fun modern metal patch every month or so.

[@deans.4705]

The new guitar tone wizardry and wildlife channel. Always a pleasure.

[@guitarlink79]

When looking for something to hear Is always nice to land on your channel, very informative but above all your tone and playing are superb and I surely enjoy hearing you perform, is pleasant but also inspiring. Thanks for all you do mate.

[@riseoftheziggurat4394]

The Badonk has been my go to since I purchased my Stomp.

[@dejct]

I am in love with the Matchless at the moment! Drive low like 1-2. Your fav overdrive infront to switch on for the heavier stuff. Put a harmonic tremolo in it's own path panned to one side, before the reverb and delay, and it sounds heavenly! Sounds massive. Oh maaaaaan! The edge of break up tones are perfection, and the heavy tones are soooo thick. I love it.

[@johnnathancordy]

Might be the next one....is that ch1 or 2?

[@dejct]

@@johnnathancordy Just checked and its Channel 2, drive is at 1.5 :)

[@johnnathancordy]

@@dejct awesome will check it out!

[@dejct]

@@johnnathancordy you'll probably get better tones out of it that I can so any tips will be greatly appreciated!

[@redxxfour]

Thank you for existing man this was amazing!

[@ConstantineM]

It's #1 amp for modern metal. Just incredible.

[@KeithShelley1]

Holy crap, I never even tried to clean this one up. It sounds amazing!

[@JamesFlorio-ti8gc]

I love this amazing tones from one amp

[@SpunktAlex]

Astounding what clean sound you got with the Master dialed up to 9.7!

[@bitdevice]

The only amp you need in Helix, it can do everything. I always go back to it after trying something else.

[@johnosborn1793]

Thanks John for that information, I’ll check out The Badonk on my Helix. Thanks again.

[@JayDossetter]

Would love a version that works with Pod Go. Great work.

[@johnnathancordy]

Will get this sorted

[@southwestshooters]

Yes please . I'd like this too. This sounds fantastic.

[@sboy1955]

Never tried the Badonk, assumed it was a high gain model… love the lush cleans 👍🏽

[@jakollee]

Amp sounds great, love the tiny ducks scooting about!

[@bradchervel5202]

That duck had a great tone.

[@picksalot1]

I like the Badonk tones. For my heavy, overdriven, gainy sounds on my Strat, I've been using the Mahadeva Amp a lot. Thanks

[@christianboddum8783]

I like the Park75 with gain way low, it's a really good clean amp, nice alternative to the JTM45 and SLP amps.

[@johnnathancordy]

Great shout!

[@jodecaesteker]

Yep, VERY nice amp. Underrated indeed! That lead tone is superb... Wow!

[@marcusmaldonado8716]

Reverb/Delay settings sound incredible! Which algorithms are you using?

[@PaulMatthewMusic1]

I’ve been getting into this one lately! Killer amp. I boost it with a tumnus deluxe.

[@andrewsutton7007]

John: these presets you've created sound simply fab on my studio monitors via YT, but wondering if you ever find you need to adjust eq settings (inc. boost jump levels for solos) etc. when using a Helix board live through a PA? And if so, would value heads-up on the regime/approach you adopt to ensure the Helix board is tweaked gig ready for the show in as short as time as possible?

[@johnnathancordy]

Hey Andrew! So I've used a preset "MammCombinedPC" which is the actual preset I've been using live with a powercab recently. As a rule, I back the gain off a bit, and generally reduce reverb and delay mixes slightly. Ultimately the sound guy has the last word on what the FOH comes out like, but on stage it sounds great through the powercab on LF RAW mode. I have quite a level boost for solos, I think the best idea is to do like a dry run of the things that you are reasonably expecting you might need to change on the fly?

[@andrewsutton7007]

@@johnnathancordy: thanks John - the 'reduce settings' is a useful reminder! We are a 7-piece, fully mic'd up with IEMs and like many bands, we don't have a dedicated sound guy (that's another of my roles). Currently use a Princeton/SM57 behind me to generate the guitar sound, but next step is to dump the back-line and direct inject to desk, monitoring via IEMs. This is a BIG step as you can imagine so limbering up for a Helix LT purchase as the band comes out of hibernation... I guess it'll be a case of careful pre-gig sound-checking as you say + the occasional dropping of one IEM bud and stepping forwards to verify FoH happiness?

[@johnnathancordy]

@@andrewsutton7007 yeh the other thing is if you're using IEMs and you have control of it, I would boost the level of the bass frequencies of your guitar in just your ears. Little slips of your ears are brutal for feel etx

[@ChristopherSong777]

Thank you so much, so helpful!

[@tlsarchive]

You think you can do ways to make good fuzz tones w/o the impedance thing? I couldn't change the impedance on my Native.

[@adrianchia9443]

Alright…. I definitely need this preset!! Great versatility…. 👍👍

[@Cam_B]

Do these presets have the 1 second jump in volume when switching from high gain to clean? Mine tends to do that.

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

Always bet on Badonk.

[@NoAirPlayguitar]

Awesome ! A Pod Go version would be nice indeed. I bet those ducks can shred

[@jeremylamb1060]

That duck really turned on the jets, impressive.

[@brucesguitardemos8197]

Sounds mint dude , great playing too

[@loopie007]

Great tones! If your not a John C. Patreon member, now is the time to join in, if just to get this preset!

[@TCMx3]

now that Ive gotten my stomp cable situation sorted out I tried this one and I really like it. pretty surprised by how good the stomp actually sounds btw. I always kind of figured that your stuff sounded good due to it being recorded and coming through the speakers but my in-person impression is that Im going to tell everyone I know they should look at getting one...

[@Superstacco]

Great demo. What other Helix Amps can go from clean to high gain in a similar manner? I may try the Badonk assigning the similar vol/eq/gain assignments you have to an exp pedal. Also: Do Ducks Dream of Acoustic Sheep?

[@benlarson8263]

I had no idea how versatile this amp was! I just purchased your presets pack with the link in description… is this one specifically not called “JCBadonK Clean” anymore? Not seeing it. Love your content!

[@pacodelux7]

Hi John simple jack or trs stereo ?

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

I would love a pod go version 🙋‍♂️

[@josiahlim8411]

out of topic but would love u to go through the eric johnson pavilion solo!

[@nathanielsummers4692]

Can someone please help me to understand how to use the pedal to enhance drive and make it more gain like he does in the video

[@iresentdoingthis1550]

Wow you got a clean BADONK, mines has always been dirty ;p like the Van Halen-eques riffage at 2.14, all silliness aside you've opened up a side of amps I thought only shone as Fire Breathing Metal Demons- really impressive. Siick Variety of tones from 1 amp. When will Duck on Duck crimes stop, Duck Lives Matter ( silly un-pc humour no harm or hatred intended )

[@briane.paulson]

Good stuff

[@guitarlink79]

Btw what reverb are you using? Is it the dynamic hall?

[@jefffranklin2294]

What delay and reverbs are you using?

[@clausmadsen6754]

Monster

[@scottpeters4401]

Baby Ducks!!….cool!!

[@liammchugh2013]

How do I access your folder for these presets?

[@Whydoineedoneyo]

You don’t 😂

[@flytebandtampa2499]

Do u sell entire presets? These are amazing.

[@johnnathancordy]

You can get literally all of my presets I ever made for £5 in the description!

[@majesticpbjcat7707]

Best tones purchase I've ever made. Thanks John 👍

[@Nikkohh]

Do you think you'll ever take your screen protector off?

[@johnnathancordy]

Not in this life

[@Nikkohh]

@@johnnathancordy DIRTY all the way to crazy clean..

[@sky.crusher]

For the ducks ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jaZXuKasxqn8k

[@supervillain2482]

0:22 : )

[@jimmcdougall9973]

Well duck me! You’re scaring the poor things.

[@johnnathancordy]

Did you see the little guy doing handbrake turns

[@jimmcdougall9973]

@@johnnathancordy I could sit and stare at them for hours. Same with baby rabbits (kittens), a load of fun.

[@Deep_Jimpact]

Do you ever stop to think that this channel might just be a desperate attempt for “clout”?

[@tfwthewhen]

no

[@Deep_Jimpact]

@@tfwthewhen I don’t think you’re John Cordy.

[@tfwthewhen]

@@Deep_Jimpact ok

[@Valaskjold]

Edgy

[@Deep_Jimpact]

@@Valaskjold I’ve come here to chew bubble gum and reply to dumb accounts, and I’m all out of gum