PRS Archon 100W | Plug & Play High Gain Goodness

[@BBGuitars]

How many killer riffs can you smash into one video!!?? EPIC

[@ZachWish]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@theboozecannon]

Not only is your video production impeccable, you have the best riff choice game on KZbin!

[@ZachWish]

Hah! Thanks a bunch. Got a big record collection.

[@WesHauchAlluvial]

Your demos always rule

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much man! High praise.

[@TheJasonEstes]

Porcupine Tree and Opeth in the same video.... Are you trying to ask for my hand in marriage?

[@Joel_Eakins]

I love that natural room reverb bleed in. It sounds incredible as always.

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much Joel!

[@freddywonka9539]

Always nice to see the COB riffs being played on a Les Paul!

[@chrisday5341]

This sounds sick. Super saturated and chunky. I dig it!

[@progpogs]

Love the Archon, really underrated amps, the descending line in the bodom riff sounded visceral. That BE is so gorgeous too, legit my two favorite amps.

[@thruthenever]

Somehow, I knew you were going to feature "Ohms" before I clicked on the video. Awesome playing as always.

[@brandonbryson3317]

Nailed it again. Best demos on of KZbin. You don’t have a bunch of useless talking and you don’t noodle with a bunch of nonsense and leads playing. Get straight to the meat and the real sound of the amp. I have this amp, a 5150 block letter, and a Friedman JJ100. I feel we have similar tastes haha

[@ZachWish]

Hell yeah, nice collection you go there. Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@christianmetal5150]

I think I’ve watched this like 10 times in a row now because everything sounds killer!

[@mazi409]

What a sound! What a playing! Whaat?! What a combo! -edit- This is why i just come back to playing after 12y break!

[@liamkely4846]

The Opeth riff sounds savage. Mightyyyy!!

[@MarkNutwellAlderking]

I love that you played Hex Omega. That's such a killer riff; excellent choice, and fantastic guitar tones!

[@ZachWish]

One of my favs! Thanks for watching.

[@techdeathhippie6319]

deftones ! Ohms . Good call !

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Those riffs tho... 😱😱😱 A list of these songs would be cool. Need to listen

[@ZachWish]

Incubus - Wish You Were Here Porcupine Tree - Shallow Van Halen - Drop Dead Legs Opeth - Hex Omega Children of Bodom - Sixpounder Deftones - Ohms Periphery - Heavy Heart HIM - Dead Lover's Lane Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Zach Wish Thanks man!

[@nick_in_chaos1908]

That black LP classic custom is amazing.

[@DanePeterson]

Here's a sub my man. You deserve more! Every video has a huge guitar sound--kudos!

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much for checking out the videos!

[@PaulCustom78]

My fav Bodom song! RIP Alexi Laiho! Demo sounds killer as always. I’ve always been more of a Marshall guy but this thing sounds like it rips! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much for checking out the video!

[@majesticpbjcat7707]

Your choice of riffs is just impeccable. One of the few gear demo style channels that I enjoy just listening to playing instead of skipping to the talking/info section. Cheers \m/

[@majesticpbjcat7707]

Not that there's a talking section in these hahaha ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ you know what I mean though

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much! I'm a sucker for a good riff.

[@CFChristian]

Is it true Andy from ETID has been using this lately? I know he doesn't typically stick with any one product for too long, but I typically gravitate towards his tone(s). Great video as always!

[@azharinabas646]

Wow ! I believe everythin' plays a part right from the guitar , pick up, your playin' etc and this powerful amplifier that makes it sound monstrous . That Drop Dead Leg , damn !!! Love it ! 👍👍👍

[@Kyle-un3hj]

damn bro honestly u deserve so many more subscribers, ur video quality and demos are really amazing. keep it up 👌

[@ZachWish]

Thanks a bunch man! Appreciate the kind words.

[@chriskilian2325]

There isn't "merit" in art. He's got the subs he's got.

[@tyroneenglish8396]

I’ve watched this a few times now, just find my head nodding back and forth with the groove! Awesome. Would be sweet to hear the noise floor without the noise gate installed. Nevertheless, rock on!

[@PerfectCircle91]

Dude SOOOO GOOD!!! I LOVE Silversun Pickups, they have so many KILLER song and riffs. I'm thinking abouy buying this amp like today maybe lol. Do you recommend this amp or is too loose/boomy? I know that can be alleviated with an EQ pedal or OD or both lol. Please get back with me if you can Zach, I have to put a rig together like NOw as my band and I are starting to gain some traction and I gotta ditch this junk I'm just making work with hopes and dreams at this point lol. Thanks man, love the channel.

[@anthon9745]

Insane tone...in the beautiful shape of clean and drive sound...

[@LaDrouille64]

What an underrated amp for sure, never understood why it has never been that famous. Your vid sounds Amazing as Always 🤘

[@ZachWish]

Thanks a bunch!

[@SluggerStark]

It is killer amp....has kind of an Uberschall + Recto vibe going. The reason it hasn't caught on has nothing to do with quality or tone: it is just in tough against other more established or popular amps.

[@LaDrouille64]

@@SluggerStark had Mesa and peaveys amps as many others and they are not perfect amps. Huge amps with defaults as well in sounds. This one seems to have the qualities of these amps without their Bad specs in some frequencies. The mesa will sound huge and ballsy in a room but is horrible to mic due do its basses etc... This looks like a Real high gain studio amp. Anyway, After Years of amps tone quest, I leave with my Friedman for the moment

[@monsterk7603]

Dude! Love the tasty playing. Of course the ridiculously great amp doesn't hurt the ears either. New sub! Where you been hiding, man?

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much for checking out the videos Monty!

[@lc11s]

As always killer playing and sounds - keep it up ;) \m/

[@ZachWish]

Awesome! Thanks a bunch.

[@ramonnonato7853]

Killing riffs! Great sound!

[@TomMcCormickGuitar]

Dope as hell! You totally should have threw some clips in there with the bright switch engaged as well. Would love to hear the tones you would dial in with it engaged.

[@saltpeter7429]

I was hoping to see the "gain setting" nob as well. Are we to assume it was maxed? Amp and player are excellent. Sounds good.

[@bulletproofprs]

Nice to see someone who shares my taste in music and plays so well! Kickass review man! Love all your demos

[@ulfsarnblom2461]

Great playing and one of the best videos out there when it comes to capturing the awesome tones that Archon can produce. Truly great work!

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much for checking out the video!

[@gavinkidd123]

There's one for sale on reverb currently that I'm thinking about buying, are they really that good?

[@itsanthonybest]

Unbelievable tone.... and fantastic playing. Another killer video!

[@ZachWish]

Thanks a bunch man!

[@Kevin.Kelly.]

Nice playing dude! I’ve always liked your playing.

[@ZachWish]

Right on! Thanks a bunch Kevin.

[@camai75]

Sounds great..very versatile..excellent playing and video quality (as usual).

[@Bognerman14]

Great amp. I had one for a few months but replaced it with a Mark V 90 and so happy. :)

[@jessehoopes7042]

Said it before and I'll say it once more bad ass les Paul

[@adiecummingsshredguitar9306]

Zach sounds awesome

[@Ravenfeldt]

Not only great amp but great playing as well. Nice work man.

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much Andrés!

[@unmike19]

Fantastic tone and playing as usual sir

[@williamking8684]

sick! sounds like a mesa mkiv

[@incendiesproductions]

Out of curiosity, how would you compare the Archon to the BE-1000 Deluxe and other similar high gain amps in the market? I kinda get a "Mesa meets Bogner" vibe from it, at least from the clips I've listened to online.

[@ibnsina9486]

Shallow!

[@EJ2K2K]

Deftones sounds perfect through this man Also, great to see someone demo this amp on something that isn’t a fucking PRS lmao

[@ChrisMpegnis]

Awesome Zach!! Nice tones

[@ParanormalResponse]

So what do you like more. The PRS or the Friedman?

[@stephenchow5161]

sounds like the perfect dual recto!

[@M4Y0_]

Love your playing! And the band you like as well :D

[@ZachWish]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Bognerman14]

Hey bro, nice! Any thoughts compared to a Mesa Mark V or Diezel Einstein? I a looking at the Archon, Mark V, Einstein and a Fryette. You sound great.

[@Chugs4Serotonin]

Even threw in some Periphery. Niceee!

[@ZachWish]

Yeah buddy! Love those guys. Thanks for watching!

[@Chugs4Serotonin]

@@ZachWish Anytime, man! Also, that Classic Custom is absolutely sick.

[@sgriffin588]

Ohms sounds great on the Classic Custom!! What tuning did you use for that song?

[@ZachWish]

Yeah! Super cool track! I'm just in E Standard for that but I kicked on the POG for the verse part. I think he played the harmony on two separate tracks but I tried to do both at the same time. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@uur444]

I really want to know which pickups are on the black gold Gibson? The guitar sounds fantastic!

[@ZachWish]

They're the stock Gibson 57 Classic & Classic +. I actually made a video all about that guitar recently if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIjWnnmegLB0Z6c

[@MrBromansa]

Eyyyyyyy, some PRS love. Do you won any of their guitars? I'd love to know what you think of any you've played.

[@ZachWish]

I don't at the moment but one of the first really nice guitars I ever got was a PRS 513 and it was seriously killer guitar. Wish I still had it and I'd love to get another PRS someday. The attention to detail is always top notch and all of the PRS guitars that I've played have been really resonant and big sounding. I think at the time I was just kind of chasing that Gibson/Marshall sound, but nowadays my tastes have opened up a bunch. I'm less of a fan of the super flashy flame/quilt wood tops personally, but they make some cool subtle stuff that's really up my alley. Hopefully I can snag one down the line. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@MrBromansa]

@@ZachWish Man, I feel the same. I've never really been able to get along with some of the most famous guitars, normally because of the feel. About 6 years ago, I walked into a guitar shop, picked one up and it just clicked. My next guitar will be an S2 Vela, I love offsets and the sound is amazing!

[@SluggerStark]

Love PRS guitars. All my electrics are now PRS, with the exception of a '79 LP I keep for sentimental reasons. Also, their pickups that they have in their guitars now are some of the best out there, which never used to be the case.

[@Flippy2good]

So damn good man. Now I’m gonna buy it haha

[@guitarz]

Killer tones again.. looks like a lunchbox on top of that beast!

[@thomasfokas]

Does the 15watt MT have the same preamp/topology? You have great videos and I’m glad you don’t shred but rather play tight rhythms instead. Would like to see some lower wattage amps demoed in the future if you can? 15/20 watt variant.

[@AHGrayLensman]

The MT-15 is pretty similar to the Archon -- it doesn't have a master volume for the clean channel or a resonance control and its EQ range is slightly different, but otherwise it's almost the same amp.

[@ryanfraley7113]

I was wondering if this amp could do brown sound, thanks to the Drop Dead Legs riff I don’t have to wonder any more. 😅 Great demos man.

[@sologitara]

Great Bodoms man COOOOOOL!!!!

[@ZachWish]

Hell yeah. Love those guys. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@mjbdough7920]

The Creamback 75 seems to be really good for this amp! What kind of pickups are in your all black Les Paul? It sounds really rich!

[@brgaldon_1927]

I think I need one now 🤔 ..Nice demo

[@dougleydorite]

you are the man! Rip Alexi Laiho

[@ZachWish]

⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@bulletproofprs]

This is what I have! Would love to see you compare it to your other heads. Curious to see where you think it fits in

[@RobBusinger]

Dude! Your Les Paul's sound real clear and punchy. What pickups are you using if you don't mind me gear nerding on you?

[@ZachWish]

The Black LP has the stock Gibson Classic 57 & 57+. I actually made a video about that guitar not too long ago if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIjWnnmegLB0Z6c. The Les Paul Custom has the stock Gibson 490R & 498T set. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@Josh-hu6vp]

Do you think you'd ever somehow get your hands on a Kauer Banshee? Those are some fine looking guitars and I've been very slowing saving up for one (Expensive as hell). And with your killer demos I'd be curious how it sounds. Though I do understand you buy your own gear and acquiring expensive shit for the sake of a demo isn't a priority, lol. Great vid once again, btw.

[@ZachWish]

I've always loved the looks of those guitars, but haven't had the chance to play one. Maybe one of these days. Thanks!

[@Bognerman14]

Great playing too...

[@falluz]

Best video of this amp I’ve seen. That one got 6L6s or EL84s?

[@ZachWish]

Thanks so much Daniel! This has 6L6's in it.

[@Bognerman14]

What's the LP Custom with silver and nickel? I have only seem them with gold. I prefer silver but never see them. What year?

[@ZachWish]

It's a 2007 Les Paul Custom Silverburst. Thanks for watching!

[@tattooedsailor8666]

Not a bad sounding amp, but I prefer the Friedman right below. Killer sounding amp!

[@sb6232]

Periphery...nice!!

[@condorman57]

Awesome playing ! Killer Sound ! Nice job Man 👍🏻 Just a question : how do you find the amp fx loop? Transparent like the Friedman ? Thank

[@ZachWish]

Thanks! It's a great effects loop. Super transparent and works well with my delay/reverb pedals.

[@condorman57]

Thank you ! 🤘🏻

[@Bigmike3406E]

What tuning are you in my friend? Thanks .

[@ZachWish]

Black LP: E Standard / Drop D Silverburst: Drop C Red Strat: Eb Standard

[@victorcaio3965]

Did you use some boost pedal or all this gain is just from the amp?

[@ZachWish]

No boost pedal. The video description has a full breakdown of the signal chain. Thanks for watching!

[@DermoniS]

Love tone and riffs. Looks like you are big fan of COBHC

[@ZachWish]

Thanks a bunch! Yeah, love me some COB.

[@brandonkeller478]

I have both these amps and their absolute rippers! Sick demo as always man! Any thoughts on the new SLO 100?

[@ZachWish]

Everything I've heard sounds awesome! I'm hoping I can get my hands on one someday. That SLO 30 Sounds huge as well!

[@mofongotron]

SIX SIX SIX POUNDER

[@Squeeb24]

Killer tone man! Any chance you’ll demo an Orange in the future? Maybe a Rockerverb or a Thunderverb?

[@ZachWish]

If I ever get my hands on one, definitely! Thanks!

[@paisteplayer1040]

I had both the 50w and 100w Archon, cant explain why the 100 sounds so much better. Im fully aware of the larger transformers. i mean every aspect of it sounds better.

[@deadinside0586]

0:43 - "I don't remember... Did something in my past create a hole?" \m/

[@marcofdelos]

I'm currently looking at one of these heads in a local pawn shop for 1200 bucks. Think I should pick it up?

[@ZachWish]

Man 100%. This is an amp I'm trying to add back to my collection. Plus that's a deal for one of these.

[@marcofdelos]

@@ZachWish Thanks for the input! Your video sounds incredible dude! The only thing holding me back on picking it up is I have a 5150iii 2x12 cab. Im not sure if the archon I'm looking at has the 50/100 watt selector on it. Gonna go back and check that out again as the guy there has had it forever and is gonna hold it for me. I guess I could just get a 4x12 cab and run it at 100w eventually. Quality gear is so dang expensive.

[@patcolucci]

What camera do you use? It looks great👍🏻

[@ZachWish]

Thanks! Canon EOS R.

[@niasboiii]

Hey +Zach Wish - can you name the brand of the hat you have? Looks cool. Cheers.

[@Lennoxvrgt]

Lots of ppl say the archon is similar to the diezel vh4 on the 3rd channel. Would you agree?

[@joeywilder9708]

Man I always love the sound of that strat when you play it I may have to try 1 of those 59 pickups does it handle heavy stuff pretty well to? I need something pretty versatile. I’ve been using a bare knuckle nailbomb in my les Paul and it’s great but can be a little much at times

[@ZachWish]

Yeah, I think the 59 handles high gain really well. One of my favorite bridge & neck humbuckers. I think it works well in both strat and LP style guitars.

[@kylemccloud9197]

3:49 was such a killer riff

[@ZachWish]

One of my favorites! Thanks so much for watching.

[@NostrathomasJ]

BODOM. Nice.

[@kamilsliw19941]

WHat pick ups are you rocking in the Gibby? Sounds tight m8

[@ZachWish]

They're the stock Gibson 57 Classic & Classic +. I actually made a video all about that guitar recently if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIjWnnmegLB0Z6c

[@MaximumLevelAudio-BrianKnop]

Porcupine Tree!!!

[@guitaristus]

O P E T H

[@Bognerman14]

What pickups are in the Gibson? 500T?

[@ZachWish]

Les Paul Custom Classic: Gibson Classic 57 & 57+ Les Paul Custom Silverburst: Gibson 490R/498T

[@Billsiddon]

This particular video sounds very compressed however extremely tight

[@وصفاتالمغربوالعالم]

How do you like the Suhr PT212 ? I'm about to snag one for high gain applications with a loud band !

[@ZachWish]

Definitely a great cab. One of the best 2x12's I've tried.

[@وصفاتالمغربوالعالم]

@@ZachWish Awesome !! Just one last question : Did you have any issues with the loop ? I read that many owners had to deal with the hiss and noise that the effects loop generated. I'm about to pull the trigger and get a USA Archon 50 from the 2014 batch.

[@owengonzales53]

What’s the riff that starts at 6:40? Sounds so badass

[@ZachWish]

That's a song called "Heavy Heart" by Periphery. Great tune! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@d-mack7053]

What is with the headstock on that red guitar?

[@ZachWish]

It's an old Squire Strat that I've had since I was a kid and for whatever idea, I thought it was a good idea as a 13 year old to hold the headstock over a fire for a "cool" scorched look after I had painted it white haha. It's seen plenty of abuse over the years, but definitely a cool little sleeper guitar. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@petruccirocks02]

What’s the riff that starts at 0:43? Sounds so badass!

[@ZachWish]

That's "Shallow" by Porcupine Tree. Killer song. Thanks for watching!

[@Grotsnik1992]

That riff at 6:34 :O

[@ZachWish]

"Heavy Heart" by Periphery! Great tune. Thanks for watching!

[@gareyrickher7776]

Which pickups are in that black LP?

[@ZachWish]

Stock Gibson Classic 57/57+. I made a video all about that guitar if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIjWnnmegLB0Z6c Thanks!

[@austin12923]

You get such sweet tones. Is there a song list of the riffs you played by chance?

[@ZachWish]

Sure thing! Incubus - Wish You Were Here Porcupine Tree - Shallow Van Halen - Drop Dead Legs Opeth - Hex Omega Children of Bodom - Sixpounder Deftones - Ohms Periphery - Heavy Heart HIM - Dead Lover's Lane Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye Thanks for checking out the video!

[@thomasstankiewicz9730]

What pickups are in that Gibson?

[@ZachWish]

They're the stock Gibson 57 Classic & Classic +. I actually made a video all about that guitar recently if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIjWnnmegLB0Z6c