Rackmount Amps Evolved! - ZUTA GBG120

[@Jay-sy5yf]

No one on KZbin can touch this man's composition skills

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thank you so much for the kind compliment! 🙏

[@juhalehtonen9000]

It's true. This song made me think of Satch.

[@KentuckyPatriot1776]

Not arguing about his skills… definitely a skilled player. I’m sad that I haven’t discovered this channel sooner. I’d say Pete Thorn is fairly comparable to him and on a more heavy/prog side of things, Rabea Massaad is king!

[@michaelpeacestewart]

Him and pete thorn

[@RavageRitual1986]

Rabea Massad and Jon Symons exist

[@ShawnTubbs]

Man!! You are such a great composer and player! That amp is cool for sure. Dave Friedman brought me over to the ZUTA booth at NAMM 2022 to check it out. Dig the old-school buttons and layout.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thanks Shawn! I'm honored that you'd stop and listen! 😊

[@Hagstrom4ever]

Love the sound and that A Perfect Circle vibe of the track. Master, as always.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thanks a lot!

[@irulfm]

indeed

[@z1g]

As an old school rack guy from the late 80s and early 90s, this amp touched me in places I didn't know existed. Well I knew they existed I just forgot. I just bought the Astro, but I really REALLY want this one.

[@MoreMeRecording]

What you think if the Astro? I came so close to pulling the trigger after Michaels demo. Seems freekin awesome.

[@z1g]

@@MoreMeRecording I can't say enough good things about it. You'd have to work hard to make it sound bad and amazing tones aside all of the other features put it over the top for me. I love it.

[@tonyonbass]

Stumbled on this video! You sound FANTASTIC Sir‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I am subscribed! 👊

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

19" Ultras! That warms my heart. Great sounds and really good playing! I have an old Engl E850 rackmounted amp that sounds really good. Since I don't play in a band anymore, I play it with a Captor X. This Zuta is a beautiful amp.

[@DrewCreal]

I saw a Facebook ad for this amp and it was unlike anything I had ever seen before. I was amazed to come across this review. Excellent job showcasing the amps abilities. That song in the beginning was incredible!

[@vincelupone]

Whoa this is a modern Mesa Road King. Absolutely awesome!! 4 channels, lots of power tube options, and it sounds wonderful.

[@davlostiedfranca]

And you don't have to go back to switch tubes or adjust reverb 😄 *But you can't switch speakers. RK II clean sound is awsome with C90 open back.

[@constantinosmavroyannis9409]

that's a noctua fan that's used for pc builds that's why it's so good and quiet. they really thought through with this rack

[@pmarona3667]

Damn! Your intro song rocked! Sounded like TOOL only better. Ya 35lbs is heavy but my old Rivera TBR1 Rack mount stereo head weighed a hefty 55lbs. 💪

[@BigHairyGuitars]

OH true! My old TBR-1SL was the heaviest thing I've ever lifted! Ever.

[@pmarona3667]

@@BigHairyGuitars I had a feeling you might have had one of these based on all the gear you've tested. I loved mine when it worked but it was always have issues with volume drops. No one could ever seem to identify the issue.

[@morrismaglasang1646]

a bit of A Perfect Circle in there too! Awesome track as always! Drop a damn album already!😂 Please? @BigHairyGuitars

[@Hairyloft]

Great playing, all sounded immense

[@braxal6983]

Michael your playing is really outstanding!!!

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thank you!

[@Andy_Chung]

Damn, the intro song sounds so good!!! Killer playing and perfect production! Can we get a mix walkthrough video?

[@gat1gigs782]

Mike im glad i found your channel. Your not only one of the best at reviews , your one of the best players dude. I also like how you show the lead sound with delay and reverb in your video. Thank you for you content .

[@foxysilver549]

Had I not already bought one, this video would have sold me on it. Also Baskim has been super helpful on the support for his products. He offered to do a video call while he was busy at NAMM to answer a few questions I had. I just ordered an LA25 MKII to go with this.

[@Y-oldfaithful]

Amazing playing - as always 😮

[@ReubensLair]

The blending of 6l6 and el34 too cool. Always loved the bottom of 6l6 but that cutting mid of a Marshall. Best of both worlds

[@lightspeedshredder]

I played this amp yesterday at guitar summit germany and it completley blowed me away. Get it if you can afford it!

[@MRxr400]

massive tones. Very nice song, deserves some lyrics and introduced as more than just a demo for an amp. Tool fans would love this tune.

[@bengirard1984]

Man I’m so happy to see a video on this! Superb demo!! I think I’ve noticed this amp rapidly on Thomas Blug NAMM video tour and because of its funky look, with all the lights and stuff, I was like “What the f is this?!” Hahahaha I’m really really impressed. I know it’s only one video but it’s probably the best new amp I’ve heard in a lonnnng time. Now that I’ve just seen the price though…the sounds will only live in my head because there’s no way I’ll be able to afford it haha

[@alexlewis8468]

Very disappointed that there is no midi switching on it, I think it sounds awesome and love the fact that the aesthetics are digustingly sputnik-2001 space oddessy- back to the future vibe!

[@mfergel]

I kept waiting for Maynard James Keenan to break in with some vocals.

[@oh033]

I might get this over the jp2c for my rackmount rig!

[@TavaresProject]

Yes Michael!!!!😅 Zakk would be proud of those harmonics!!!! Great sounds and killer song/performance.. bass ..everything.

[@idanramos1942]

Looking forward to watching your demo of the FRIEDMAN IR-D preamp! I can’t wait!

[@swampscott2670]

This could replace my Mesa rack - if it had midi. How did they not integrate that on an amp like that? Sounds great though.

[@craigtimmis2056]

Solid - 100% guitar business. Tight, punchy and slick ... awesome.

[@simonpedersen4853]

I love your reviews. Tone and sheer guitar composition and ability.

[@martinsutcliffe5824]

Really enjoying your tunes last few months. Best musical doodads on the tube

[@ImreImbrium]

Fantastic opening track!!

[@taztherocker1]

Absolutely KILLER into!

[@officialpoa3171]

*WELL HOT DAMN MY SON, YOU SHOULD DO 3 VIDEOS, IF THATS THE CASE - THAT WOULD BE "LIT"*

[@DRM-hm6vf]

Great playing and great gear makes things sound awesome! Thanks for your videos.

[@midnightmix2692]

The power amp switch sounds like a josé clipping diode mod but without changing the volume at all, kinda genius!

[@bengirard1984]

Exactly what I thought too! :)

[@EduardoSantosf5Gwx]

Sounds insane and it's built like a Bentley - I just think its color and all those flashy lights doesn't give it that ultra-modern cool look it deserves... It needs more black on it, just like the LA25 MKII! 😁

[@charliesox5397]

sounds great , hopefully others will follow

[@TheHammersmashdave]

Wow this thing sounds absolutely incredible.

[@TheHammersmashdave]

Oh also great song, GREAT playing and really, really great mix. One of your best I've heard. Keep up the great work!

[@Manley156]

Opening jam bass and drum groove reminds me of some early Tool kind of jams. The wah kinda sealed it for me lol. Great sounds and playing, leads are especially nice.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I had a rule. Never demo amps with a wah. ...I have failed. 🤣

[@nile5150]

@@BigHairyGuitarsThat wah sounded awesome. What did u use?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thanks. That's the Dunlop Zakk wah @@nile5150

[@JeremyPowerGuitar]

I periodically come back to this video just for the intro song

[@jochenkluetsch]

Such a cool song!! Love it!! Great amp by the way. 😛

[@cshades8026]

Any tips on keeping that custom in tune? Just got one and love it! However, the b and g strings almost sound like they are clipping when being tuned. They go out of tune almost instantly.

[@richardbaker6255]

Awesome APC vibes ❤

[@youztuber5000]

I really like the rack format, something about having a little R2D2 buddy with you while jamming, lol

[@danriley5848]

Great sounding amp and a great demo as always.

[@kellybrincks]

I saw this when KDH stopped by their both at NAMM. I was very intrigued.

[@MercutioUK2006]

Everything about this review makes me moist in a good way. 25 Thumbs Up.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

HAHAHA 😝

[@johnpabst2960]

If Corgan had this during MCIS he might still be using it today. lol Killer, and not as expensive as I figured it would be.

[@aldito7586]

Killer tone!!! That thing smokes!!!

[@judasxchrist]

Thank you Michael, definitly fantastic tones and lively playing. The Zuta seems to be a inspiring piece of gear. I'm tempted to get your IR pack.. Did you ever checked a Diezel VHX? Might tick your boxes, if you like the Zuta.

[@rikshredder]

I hear a Mesa/Soldano type thang going on. Definitely muscular.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Yes, I hear it in the Mesa Soldano Diesel family of freqencies.

[@MoreMeRecording]

Another great piece of music here.

[@PistolsPlayground]

Damn man, you always have the coolest intro tracks, and that amp sounds sicker and thicker than a diarrhea milkshake.

[@magnuslervikmusic]

Kiiiller composition!! Amazing attitude and sound! Also love the sound of the amp! What pickups are you using Michael?

[@artysanmobile]

That’s some excellent design.

[@cshades8026]

Ah yes that beautiful Les Paul custom makes it’s return 😎!

[@daievans2637]

Very Trevor Rabin action movie soundtrack , i like it

[@100proofsaint]

yea im digging this vibe.

[@AlexandreCriado]

that channel 4 is insane !

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

The Tool is strong with this one.

[@steverherb]

Sounds good! This makes me want to break out my trusty ADA MP-1. Now, where did I put that thing?

[@crock2434]

For the money , they couldve given you a rack case for the head.. but the zutta pedals seem like something id kick around...

[@guitarz]

that intro... banger!!

[@theuniverseelectricsoundch7948]

Sir, you need to release an album!

[@thetonetosser]

Power amp section reminds me of my old Boogie 295

[@ianfurqueron5850]

That's awesome! I was actually surprised by the price. No... $3999 isn't cheap, but I was expecting a price much higher than a VH4 - not a bit less. It wouldn't be too hard to build a "head" enclosure if a more traditional appearance is desired. I suppose if there is one "want" it would be MIDI channel switching.

[@bengirard1984]

I’m seeing 5488$ on the website not 3999$…ouch :/ hahahaha

[@bengirard1984]

Oh my bad, mine was in CAD by default, not USD but still…even at 4k USD it’s out of my price range lolll

[@ianfurqueron5850]

​@@bengirard1984 I didn't say it was cheap, just not quite as "not cheap" as I was expecting.

[@bengirard1984]

@@ianfurqueron5850 That's not what I meant either? haha I never said that you thought it was cheap. I just said that for me, it was out of my price range. Having the money, I would gladly pay 4k for this instead of the ludicrous 6K for a Wizard lol

[@judasxchrist]

Since you mentioned Diezel: The real contender is a VHX imo.

[@commonsensehill372]

Killer amp. I want one.

[@JorisGriffioen]

Awesome intro song, sounds great and the features are awesome but.. the sound feels a bit flat/weak maybe? Compared to other amps on your channel it seems a bit less "open" or raw? Not really sure what it is, maybe more compressed? I'm sure it's a matter of taste but do you hear that as well or is it just me? Either way, the form factor and what that guy is doing in that area is sick. Lot's of cool ideas there.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

It more vocal / throaty than something like a Friedman. A BE100 has that open brown sound presence. To my ear GBG is more in the family of Diesel, MesaBoogie, Rivera. Which sits lower in the frequency spectrum, and can definitely come across as less raw.

[@JorisGriffioen]

@@BigHairyGuitars Right, that makes sense, especially since those are amps that I never vibed with either haha, well it's an awesome option for those who do!

[@officialpoa3171]

*That is more quiet than the fan in the BLUGUITAR AMP-1?*

[@tomd.5645]

Some DeGarmo vibes here, pure bliss

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Well shoooooot. I'll take that comparison any day of the week. Thanks! LOVE Chris! 🤘😎

[@jazzzfer]

@Michael Nielsen were you running to a cab or line out? Seems like it would piercingly loud

[@alexlewis8468]

I have been gassing for the longest time for a mesa JP2C (I love the heavy and lead tones that Petrucci gets), but in the UK its been a problem for years. A few moments of that intro, the lead tones were getting in that direction - given that I'm digging the other tones that this thing offers (which the JP2C doesn't cover that well imho), do you think that this would cover the super liquidy leads? great video dude and love the channel

[@maynardburger]

Watching the video, I dont think there's any kind of core tone this thing couldn't do.

[@glennsteen4249]

Holy crap that sounds awesome man! 👏👏👏 What pickups is in that Les Paul?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thanks. Lollar Imperial High Wind.

[@eddysel10]

Awesome amp with 4 channels. Sounds fantastic. But ......... very pricey 🎸

[@nytroster]

Awesome!

[@willcarmack1242]

Hot dam... Fk the amp... What bout the Wizard that flying that thing...Killer job Brother.... tone ... attack...composition...just fkn rippin....AND .... nawww...just jacking y on the amp...Also sounds fantastic...I'am an Old School Metalhead 35+yrz pickin...Marshalls/Soldonos/Boogiez.... But hear to tell ya that thing is smokin.....Technology is a wonderful thing....I just have to learn to except it.... You made a believer outta me...I'll take 2.....Much Respect from St Petersburg Florida U.S.A

[@jimclark7917]

Love it! Kick ass rack amp!

[@jimmybiter2936]

Cool🤘

[@mars6433]

HEY KIDS !

[@BigHairyGuitars]

First on the scene!

[@BarqB]

120 watts? wow A 20 - 30 watt unit would be Great

[@BarqB]

oh snap. they do, kinda, -LA25 MKII

[@BigHairyGuitars]

They do, but the 25 is a TOTALLY different amp. The 50w mode on the GBG is VERy manageable at lower volumes. Just... when you keep turning the volume knob up, the volume keeps going and keeps going and the headroom is massive.

[@JInfinity7]

Its almost daring you to hook it up to a Rivera Los Lo Bottom

[@Riffraff12571]

😛❤❤❤ MUST HAVE!!!!

[@bhosterman]

I'm at one min mark... Take my money!

[@garyhammond7883]

No MIDI control? Now you have to bring multiple pedal boards to the gig and spend the night tap dancing. MIDI control allows you to control everything in your rack with one toe tap. How could they leave this out?

[@PerryCodes]

Saw KDH highlight this after NAMM.

[@zomielastaroth4956]

Kemper profiles please.

[@nigeldaddyo]

In case your Mesa wasn’t giving you enough option anxiety already

[@BigHairyGuitars]

🤣

[@officialpoa3171]

*The mix is far to loud, I can not hear the guitar. The focal point is supposed to be the guitar*

[@ChiAeNima]

The introduction song was heavily influenced by A Perfect Circle and Tool.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Yep. With some Zakk and Sykes thrown in because... well because.

[@ChiAeNima]

@@BigHairyGuitars awesome anyway. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kkpiemels3113]

The new most expensive amp available?

[@Sellen-]

😎👍

[@andreazampieri5513]

Rack era is back?

[@micahmusik]

⚡️🎸⚡️

[@JInfinity7]

Does anyone know if a rebias is required when swapping out power tubes on the Zuta? They're not answering their emails

[@BigHairyGuitars]

You DO still need to rebus the amp when changing the tubes.

[@JInfinity7]

Thanks M​@@BigHairyGuitars

[@silverbeetle]

Great song! And dare I say this is a safe space to say nice rack! ;)

[@JRP3music]

Somebody said, "Fair Warning ".....

[@nicmcleod8243]

I mean really!!??? LOL Mike's quick roll better tracks are superior to 90% of signed current hard rock and heavy metal published artists. BROTHER crank out 4-7 singles!! Insane! You have to know a slew of singers who would sit in..

[@dominicgibson9529]

Behold, a cure for alopoecia.

[@T_Marion]

Sounds killer, but rack mount? Nibber that shit's sitting on your desk 😂

[@corymoore5093]

Stop demoing bad ass expensive amps with your awesome guitars, massive compositions and killer guitar playing. You are making me sad. 😥

[@PearHellforge]

9:44 bro its noctua, ofc its quiet