Peavey 6505 Synergy Module

[@LeonTodd]

What's your favourite recording to feature a 5150/6505?

[@LukeCannotSkate]

First Bullet for my valentine album

[@Brennosguitarsandgear]

Machine Head - Burn my eyes

[@idiotburns]

Overkill - Necroshine

[@paulmcneill4907]

Van Halen - Balance

[@Margilio5150]

Carcass - Heartwork

[@gtrchum]

Excellent demonstration!! This new Peavey module seems to have the most bite of all the Synergy modules. Sounds like the head and with even a little more bite. Crunch City.

[@LeonTodd]

Yeah it's very easy to get it setup for THAT tone 5150/6505's are renowned for. Very satisfying amp to play.

[@wolfsdenmusic9404]

Love how you keep that vibrato note going for so long, pushed back in the mix at 1:13. A tip of the hat to Lifeson's "Limelight"? 😁 All the Synergy modules sound really great. I don't know how he manages to get those tones packed in there.

[@LeonTodd]

Very Limelight. You know me too well!

[@christhiergartner2766]

Leon, Your gear reviews are awesome, but what brings me back is how you express the sheer joy some of us feel when fully engaged in playing. Reminds me to not take my playing so seriously and get back to having fun with it. Thanks for continuing to inspire….

[@LeonTodd]

I appreciate that Chris. Cheers!

[@allengarrow6295]

Amazing how the tone of an amp influences how you play! That’s what I like about my synergy modules, each one makes the same guitar feel different to the touch and changes my attack and how I play chords. We are living in an amazing time right now with so much tone available at our fingertips! Great vid as always.

[@LeonTodd]

Great gear inspires!

[@vanessajazp6341]

Just got my 6505 yesterday, and I have to admit it sounds a LOT the SLO module that I already have. I love the SLO module, and the 6505 doesn't give me much of a different sound.

[@daavidmurphy3562]

I mean, EVH used Solando before 5150s were a thing.

[@austinfailz]

Isn't there a rumor that Mike was pissed when the Peavey 5150 was released? It's probably very similar.

[@vanessajazp6341]

@@austinfailz Very possible. I think the 5150 has more of a deep grinding sound, whereas the SLO 100 is more like a Marshall on a lot of extra Cappuccino.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Those lace pickups sound better and better every time I hear you play them brother!

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Great video and I just started watching.. Man, I love your rhythms brother! The chord choices are killer! Just killer and of course your legato is legend sir! You have that Paul Gilbert thing going on! Very cool. I can tell you learned watching his vids.. 😛 Those PRS pickups sound pretty cool and sound like they're just hot! Very cool.. The gain is cool on that man! Love it.. I really loved the klon and SD1 too! Very cool. The Uber channel was great too brother! More is more and is better.. 🤣😂 Those modules sound just like the real amps. I can see how someone that just loves tube amps would love these things! Very cool sir! Always great videos on music here! Love it.. ! ! !

[@rmp5s]

Killer opening jam, my dude!

[@ericolson326]

Very pleased when the Wolfgang appeared at the end. Always bugs me when someone demos a 5150/6506 without any VH tone examples.

[@LeonTodd]

They're made for one another after all!

[@jfredricks2394]

have the 6505, SLO, and Powerball modules - love love love

[@libertywormfarm3819]

That p90 fiddle got some balls

[@LeonTodd]

Real cr0nchy boi

[@maxxstock]

very cool, thanks!

[@AlexMessanoMusic]

Great video!! Would love to see a comparison between this module and your Dual Rec Rev G!!!!

[@IndependenceGuitar]

Sounds sick! Of course it does. It’s a 6505. I have a full sized 6505+, i was trying to figure out what kind of speakers to get v30’s or greenbacks, but then I found the Friedman BE412 which has both. It’s a heavenly monster, worth every penny.

[@LeonTodd]

Those Friedman cabs are great!

[@IndependenceGuitar]

@@LeonTodd absolutely! Ironically, I’ve never had the pleasure of playing through a Mesa 412 v30s, but I’ve played a LOT of cabs, and the Friedman is by far my favorite. If only it was a bit lighter… thing weighs a TON! 😆

[@cali3168]

2:30 - I'm sold. Bought it, comes in Friday. Thanks for a great video.

[@LeonTodd]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Dennismininal]

Jesus man that sounds good. You're getting pretty good mate. Now im wondering what your recording setup is on this, pretty usable tone i reckon...

[@jonset70]

It some good me mate very guitar had its own frequency in pickup an wood of guitars . still preamp really sound nice tight 🤘

[@Taylor___]

I bet this is sick!

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool, Thankyou. Awesome Sound and playing. I suppose this isn't that 1970's Lynyrd Skynyrd Peavey Sound I've been chasing, lol. But still sounded great also on the 'lower' gain you played. Cheers

[@LeonTodd]

Hahaha hey the crunch mode on low gain could do some southern rock!

[@donsmith5385]

I bet this felt massive with that power amp!

[@LeonTodd]

I love the Syn5050. I run it in bridged mode/100W and it rips, either with the Syn modules or with my old preamps like the ADA or JMP

[@jcugnoni]

That intro is sick !d

[@peterschaefer1665]

Damn the neck pickup sounds amazing in that 245! Ripping solo dude!

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks mate! I totally ripped that first lick off of the Don Dokken song "Crash and Burn" :p

[@adamanderson8838]

Damn! Chopping away brother.

[@sheldonswan45]

Sounds awesome!

[@LeonTodd]

So chunky

[@89ji76]

From the videos I’ve seen on this channel it seems like you’re not much of a Peavey guy, but this tone suits your play style perfectly imo

[@LeonTodd]

I've nearly bought a 6505 a few times just to have that sound but I always tell myself "oh the Soldano is close enough I guess". VERY happy this module exists because I'm hooked on that tone.

[@sadwingsraging3044]

**The Peavey guitar in the** **rack gently weeps😪**

[@peterharvin2775]

I have yet to hear one of the Synergy modules you've demoed that disappoints. Really great tone with this one as well. Slap some detune on it and you've got real joy I bet. Still, I have to say I think that Bogner rules.

[@LeonTodd]

I still need to try the SLO 😎 It never stops

[@BigHairyGuitars]

That Hamer in your hands is a deadly weapon! Killer!

[@LeonTodd]

It's a coffee table with a guitar neck attached to it :p

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@LeonTodd 😂🤣

[@chrisdover8507]

Hey Leon, wanted to get your advice, I’m tossing up between getting into synergy modules or alternatively getting a quad cortex. My main use is going to be reamping, and tracking. I’m religiously a Les Paul into a JVM or Jube guy, however I really want different tones for tracking. No live use. No need for fx. Really just wanting 5150, vh4 and recto tones. I guess the tone X is a contender too.

[@LeonTodd]

A syn1 with a few modules into your existing heads fx returns would be a LOT of fun.

[@satarello]

Hey Leon . Thanks for your another great movie. The sounds from the Synergy in amazing. Please let me know is this module Peavey is with the tubes ? Happy easter !!

[@LeonTodd]

Yes, all the Synergy modules have 2 tubes in them.

[@satarello]

@@LeonTodd 12AX7 I gas :). Thank you. This module sound really great !!

[@gtrchum]

@@LeonTodd Somehow Synergy hasn't done the greatest marketing on this point. I get asked if they have tubes quite often. 2 preamp tubes plus a tube in the SYN-1 and SYN-2 chassis.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

This thing rules!

[@R3dbudd]

That’s it. I’m fixing and dual channel modding my RM100. And ordering a SYN2.

[@LeonTodd]

What other modules have you got?

[@R3dbudd]

@@LeonTodd just a Blackface. I sold my SL+ and Angel E to my friend who bought my other broken RM100. The power sections keep grenading on me. Fixed the last one 3x.

[@R3dbudd]

But I really love the power amp of it with KT88/EL34 and lifting it to practice and gigs kept me fit lol.

[@ladislavmalak444]

Leon, how did you know I needed to hear a comparison of this with my fav Uberschall module? :) And the result? I am probably keeping my Uberschall. But hey, e-shops have return policy, so maybe.... just out of curiosity....

[@LeonTodd]

The pre-eq switches on the Uber are a godsend, but the 6505 does sound so aggressive and in your face with minimal tweaking

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

Synergy stuff...? Sounds good, but for me just to expensive Thanks for the video! CHEERS.

[@SashaCrutaire]

Grrr! I was getting ready to sell my Synergy. Oh well. :D

[@martincockburn6821]

That sounds mint ! Are they phat cats in the white custom ? I have a set being put in my lp classic at the moment. The heavy arse one with the bigsby 😅.

[@LeonTodd]

TV Jones humbucker sized P90's funnily enough. Very underrated IMO

[@martincockburn6821]

@@LeonTodd very nice ! They sound great 👍 I'm hoping the phat cats work this well in my lp... I got a casino earlier this year. First time I played p90s... Was Totally blown away....so much goodness 🤘

[@LeonTodd]

@@martincockburn6821 yeah they're the forgotten sibling in the world of pickups. They do everything pretty darn well!

[@martincockburn6821]

@@LeonTodd couldn't agree more 👍

[@aivoryuk]

Sounds glorious, have you ever tried the synergy into the fractal and using the tube pre model - would be good to hear that.

[@LeonTodd]

I need to revisit that tube pre method and do a video about it!

[@heavybrett-al4082]

It sounds epic! But it's prob moot, but how cute and small are these models are 😂 like me "small, tidy but mighty!".

[@LeonTodd]

The beast of arrrrgh!

[@sadwingsraging3044]

That Amp didn't die!😠 It sacrificed itself working too hard and gave its all for you.😔 Man I miss my Cherry Red/Black Peavey Patriot with tremolo. The blade pickups had a nice sound to them as well. Distinctive as those lace pickups on your guitar and if you ever take those out I swear I will SWIM to Australia and look most sternly at you Leon!😐 Don't uhhh,,, don't you have a Peavey guitar Leon? You know,,, the one with the googly eyes on it? Kinda special guitar if I remember correctly. Haven't finished watching the whole video yet but I'm guessing you missed a chance to give the Peaveys a reunion.🥺

[@LeonTodd]

I take it you watched until the end eventually ;)

[@sadwingsraging3044]

@@LeonTodd Yup! 😁 As someone that has been in a few mosh pits and thrashing since the start I can safely say that I would have _CLEANED OUT_ the pit with that little diddly you were laying down at the start! 🤘🏻😬 At least one whole side of your upcoming instrumental double album needs to be laying down the thunder of the gods _exactly_ like you did right there!😳 A weapon Leon... You are a weapon that needs to be drawn from its sheath and unleashed.😉👍🏻

[@ericolson326]

Wouldn't mind a breakdown of the rhythm riffing from 1:18 - 1:30 !

[@kylekarich]

Always need more Pat Travers riffage in my life. Hell yeah.

[@LeonTodd]

"Go For What You Know" Live is such a sick album. Right up there with Live and Dangerous/Strangers in the Night/Alive II for 70's classics

[@angryasanderson191]

So much gear around these days and most of it way too overpriced to even care about ever hoping to own. But this thingy just punched me fkn lights out. Does it sound just as good "in the room" Leon? Do you need a fancy poweramp to get the benefits or could you just fx loop it type thing?

[@LeonTodd]

Watch John Browne's vid where he runs it into a 5150 power section and makes it sound bang on. This in a Syn1 is a pretty easy way to add THAT sound to your existing head without taking up more space or spending a crazy amount on an old 5150.

[@angryasanderson191]

@@LeonTodd Will check it out. Thanks legend 👍

[@sixjac]

What did you have your axe tuned to in this vid? Rad sound!!

[@LeonTodd]

Prs is drop C

[@sixjac]

@@LeonTodd was meaning the hammer guitar actually but I assume both are the same tuning so dropped C it is?

[@LeonTodd]

@@sixjac correct!

[@killtrend6631]

Which do you like better, synergy engl powerball or peavey 6505?

[@LeonTodd]

The Powerball is more versatile but if you want THAT thing the 6505 does nothing else touches it.

[@rocketsauce5067]

I see a lot of Warren DeMartini in your bag of tricks.

[@LeonTodd]

Big time. Demartini/Lynch/Sykes are the big 3 for me.

[@peterschaefer1665]

Buttery goodness

[@bluesful]

Sounds filthy scooped.

[@JohnWiku]

Not sure if that's entirely correct... You can definitely scoop a 5150, but the 5150 scooped has still more mids than about any other amp 😂😂😂

[@LoreAccurateHusky]

Oh look, a new 6505. Peavey can't even get one of those out. They can't even send out the amps people already ordered. Guess if you want a 6505, you just don't buy it from peavey, just like everyone else.

[@Studio22mix]

Neh I sold my Synergy system, just not the thing for me. I was really missing character specially for recording. I didn’t like the little baby knobs either.

[@LeonTodd]

What are you recording with at the moment?

[@Studio22mix]

@@LeonTodd I mostly mix but when I record guitars I mic the cabinet and a D. I. track for reamping. For fun to play for myself I use a Boss GX100. I played drums and bass in bands and guitar is just a hobby for me. Keep up the good work, your channel is awesome 👍

[@juliandelrio]

another advertisement for a product for guitarists. a planned bombing. lately it seems to me that we are exaggerating😅

[@LeonTodd]

Back in the day we could only read about this stuff in magazines, now we've got the choice to watch a bunch of different people make noise with it and decide if it's something we want or not.

[@juliandelrio]

@@LeonTodd I think it should be made clear that these are paid reviews. this is often kept quiet. nothing personal with you anyway

[@juliandelrio]

@@What11235 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LeonTodd]

@@juliandelrio I get that "oh some new thing has launched, here's everyone releasing their video at once" can be pretty tiresome too. KZbin makes it so easy to disclose advertising/endorsements though with the "contains paid promotion" button anytime someone uploads a video to YT now anyway.

[@rolnstone]

My 5150 sounds better than this...