The Best Guitar Amp I've Ever Owned (Two Rock)

HUGE thank you to Eli from Two-Rock for building me this amp about a year ago, I never thought I would own a Two-Rock, and how special this amp is isn't lost on me.
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Eli Lester
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Two-Rock is without a doubt one of the most legendary modern amp companies, and I've finally gotten the chance to live with one for about a year now after many years of not fully understanding the hype. It's quickly become one of my favorite amps for almost every musical situation, it's a true workhorse amp. In today's video I'm going to walk you through the full feature set of my Two-Rock Classic Reverb Signature, and show how truly versatile it can be.
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0:00 Intro

[@ckellydrums928]

Wow! That intro track is next level!

[@Guns-Guitars1310]

Was just thinking the same thing. Absolutely smashed it.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

As a wise man once said, “melodic tones, bro.” 🎉 Really an amazing intro tune for guitar-oriented timbre dorks like myself.

[@vedrankosoric4857]

The intro slaps !

[@midasmazairac3226]

Omg yes

[@RaspySquares]

Sounds very similar reminds me of BadKidsGoodPeople stacking chips (project pat)

[@jonathanrolland3419]

I'm digging the Khruangbin vibes in your tracks today, Rhett!

[@RhettShull]

I’ve been listening to a lot of Glass Beams lately

[@saywhat445]

Yup agree

[@notice_fpv]

Came here to say this!!

[@briannelson1057]

Except Khruangbin's rig for the entire band probably costs less than one Two Rock.

[@johnmessenger5395]

@@RhettShull I don't if anyone else feels the same way - but it upsets me that Glass Beams are copying Khraungbin so closely

[@andhewonders]

Sounds good through my Galaxy tab A speakers.

[@RhettShull]

Great midrange on those lol

[@jonbarwick5946]

@@RhettShullI’ve got him beat. BlackBerry Curve 8520 👉🏻🔥

[@Artcore103]

​@@RhettShullonly midrange lol

[@chrisb8193]

@@jonbarwick5946Who hurt you?😂

[@tonoselectricos]

😂😂😂

[@PhinnOz]

play more music for us rhett Im loving where your voice is now on the guitar and how far its come in the few years ive been following your channel - not that you werent a pro before - but its clear how you continue to grow as an artist and performer. Pop off king

[@gregrandallbtsr03]

Thanks Rhett. Wonderful, as always My local guitar shop (Casino Guitars) is a Two Rock dealer. Being in the room with one and hearing it is hard to describe. I doubt I'll ever buy one, but they are so wonderful to hear. Enjoy! Peace

[@friedtaters8940]

Baxter bloom field Drive Is amazing

[@dougc84]

Holy shit Rhett... your playing on this video is the best I've ever heard from you. Not just tone, but your phrasing and note placement ideas... next level.

[@TheD33pthawt]

This is one of the best instructional videos on the Classic Reverb Signature I've seen yet! Way to go Rhett! I've had mine for about 4 years now, I have enjoyed every minute I've plugged into it and no, I don't miss the three amps I sold to acquire it.

[@Carson_Berry]

That EQ overlay is one of the best and most practical graphics I've ever scene on the platform. SO SMART!!! I don't know how hard it was to do but I'd love if you kept it around!

[@not_sutton]

absolutely

[@KevinCarrick]

That intro is straight out of an adult feature film. Very nice!

[@Eric-sh2ok]

Seriously 😂

[@davidreynolds6718]

Bow chicka wow.

[@jordanpratt3821]

My literal first thought.

[@klausthedog9670]

Naughty Night Nurses IV I believe.

[@JPAcuna3]

Dude, i'm only 4 minutes in the video and i'm being bombarded by musical goodness. I'ma like it now then continue. Man, you only go up

[@emj-music]

damn!! that intro jam man. you nailed it. so tight. the drums are engineered so well too! props to whoever mixed it.

[@martiboucat]

Man, that intro track is beautiful. Horns and strings are magic as a bed for nice melodies. So much flanger. It's beautiful.

[@markslist1542]

This is the first video that sold me on the Two Rock Classic Reverb Signature. The reason why is, you're the first person whose set it up well during the preparation. Thank you.

[@lorendavie1526]

I think you've crushed the Two Rock website.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

😂😂🎉😂😂

[@reisdebruyne]

Look at how we are all growing and becoming. So cool. Good job Rhett. Long time lurker, first time spurker.

[@gregcsefko]

I once owned a Studio 35. Moved out of the country & sold it. That was 5 years ago & I still dream of that amp.

[@argbluesman]

Been playing Two-Rock amps for 10 years. They simply deliver, inspire to play, and never leave me wanting anything else. They have everything I could ask for. It's where I stopped buying any other amps. I just sound the way I've always wanted to sound. And Eli, Mac, and the whole crew... just an amazing group of human beings.

[@peteglase]

Ooh 11:54...Daniel Lanois vibe! Great run-down on this amazing amp Rhett!

[@Angus.Maclean]

Absolutely amazing, this is the best walk-through of the Classic Reverb I have seen. I think the difference is you have used it for a year and genuinely want to share your experience (Rather than trying it out for a week for a video). While I'm not sure your personal sound from the amp is the "classic" Two Rock sound, it is obviously one of the amazing sounds from this amp and one that I did not realize this "clean platform" provided. Thank you!

[@TommyZamp]

Yo seriously killer opening track! I immediately paused and grabbed my headphones. Great sounding amp 🔥🔥

[@hickskoone5428]

I e had my CRS and Studio Signature, both for 2 yrs now. Two Rock amps are fantastic. They Weil make your pedals even sound better. I use a Soldano SLO Pedal with the CRS and it sounds massive. Good job Rhett

[@stickman55100]

Totally agreed with you. I just sold 8 amps and bought a Two Rock Bloomfield Drive and it’s incredible!!!

[@Serjm87]

I'm selling a few things to get myself a CRS 100-watt. Worth the effort.

[@Hadiplaysmusic]

Rhett your groove is so good. Big fan!

[@timbonim296]

All the tracks in this video are some of the best i've heard on the channel

[@MattLawhonMusic]

All the tracks in this one are 🔥 the delayed out guitar in the track @ 8 minutes in the background is a perfect touch

[@jaredcowell5470]

1.) This amp is SICK. 2.) I love the shots when you layer-in the visual EQ. Such a genius idea and really adds to the viewer's comprehension of what's going on. All hail Rhett, the undisputed king of gear KZbin!

[@1111undici1111]

This is a next level amp! What an amp! Well done Two-Rock!

[@RX120D]

Rhett channeling Khruangbin with great success. Nice tracks man.

[@zenlandzipline]

You hit it exactly

[@StephenSpelman]

Just used my Two Rock Studio Signature at a gig on Cape Cod last week. It sounded awesome. It's an amazing amp, especially with my '68 Strat, which was the only guitar I used that show. The Two Rock was a lot of money, but man it sounds great

[@Angus.Maclean]

Watching again, you've improved my sound 200%. I've struggled with unpleasant fizzle, but lowering amp gain and guitar volume or changing pedal settings did nothing. So, I increased the amp gain and lowered the master, the fizzle is gone! Someone in the know can explain this wizardry.

[@_brocklee]

Ghat damn that intro jam was good. Great bass playing too!

[@julesleyhe]

I'm a few months into owning a Two Rock Bloomfield drive and it FINALLY feels like I got MY amp, absolutely love it! Love this video, thanks so much Rhett!

[@ethagr8162]

your intro tracks are getting better. The vibe is on point.

[@Dungeon_of_Regret]

these jams are on an entirely new level for you, i would listen to this all day while i work.

[@GuitarUnderground]

Rhett, nice job with the bass track! That's a killer tone and very tasteful playing.

[@simonpratley3301]

Wow Rhett what an awesome intro! 🤯🤩🎸

[@chrismundayguitar]

Great vid Rhett… I love my CRS… and yeah it took me all of the 18month lead time to save the pennies to buy it

[@Serjm87]

I'm currently scrounging up funds to get one. I am sure it was worth it for you.

[@chrismundayguitar]

100%

[@neoaureus]

RHettt!! the intro composition and tone and tempo and feel is ...well you have fucking ARRIVED....

[@adamp8765]

two rock are the pinnacle of American-esque amps the same way that Matchless are of Brit ones.

[@jamesbarrick3403]

Check out Amplified Nation. Boutique hand wired built to be tone machines. I don't know which line is better, but AN has my attention. They have a lush reverb in most units

[@moctzal]

Two Rock's are really special. I know the sticker shock gets some people, but they make an excellent product, and you can say that about every single product that they make.

[@StudioAmpCaptures]

I want a Two Rock Amp so bad! Sounds amazing!

[@laivasimo8427]

I'm sorry tell you this, but i am afraid they don't just "send one your way". Would be nice though 😂

[@StudioAmpCaptures]

I almost have enough penny rolls saved up, and I'm selling my 2003 Toyota Tacoma to get enough monies...🤣 Maybe one day i will get lucky at the Casino....

[@laivasimo8427]

@@StudioAmpCaptures nono, we don't work like that here. You just buy the amp, 3 new pedals and an expensive synth for some reason, and then you buy ramen with credit card by the end the month. Then repeat as soon as possible.

[@ericoduarte257]

love this intro track Rhett, awesome job

[@mikedr1549]

That's the thing. I'm an "okay" guitar player and I really love my Deluxe Reverb. Every time I look at the Two Rocks (Mick from TPS always makes me think I need one) I think I'll just be disappointed if I get one as it's more me that's holding me back - vs the actual amp I play through. That said - it would be fun to try one someday.

[@shanealan2995]

Deluxe Reverb is an excellent amp

[@GCKelloch]

The newest TR model is based on a DR, and Mick said he wishes he bought that. You could save up ~$300 for a high V tube-based Tubesteader brand Beekeeper or Lightkeeper pedal if you want a really dynamic D-style lead tone, although I prefer the sound of the Magnezium. Most of the D-style is sound is from the preamp section anyway.

[@bmoneybby]

Seeing a beginner clunking around on a $10k amp would be quite the sight lol

[@fr2738]

My Silver Sterling Signature should be here this month, it will look so good on my traditional clean, can't wait 😁😁✌️ amazing amps

[@musiciansmomentumofficial]

just kept that track running in the background and it made my morning amazing... your playing has always been intuitive and you layer better than most. OH....AND you have a great channel with real world experience and insight. Leave some for the rest of us Mr. Shull!

[@desmondmyers]

Fav intro track you’ve made ❤❤❤

[@tobymearing8407]

the intro is the best 70's film soundtrack anthem i have ever heard - you need to send it to Tarentino's synch agent!

[@erikhartel456]

That intro groove though 😮👏🏻 So nice😎

[@shanephd39]

Great review. I was thinking about other models but, from your review, I could make up my mind with CRS.

[@Nick-qq2nq]

I have a Bloomfield drive. It’s not gonna make anyone a better player but I sold pretty much every other amp I had after getting it. It does low volume better then 20 something watt combos for some reason. It just does everything. I have never really had a desire to get any other amps. It can sound like a cranked super reverb, it can sound marshal-ish, it can sound tweed. All the tone shaping on this amp really just makes it an end all be all amp. I just wish it had tube tremolo! Also the amp is so hifi, that putting pedals in front of it quickly creates a noticeable tone suck. This amp really sounds best with minimal pedals.

[@blakebrooks729]

That intro track was IT my guy!! Really killin

[@tacosean1486]

That intro was some heat my man! 🔥

[@teresathomley3703]

Your songwriting has grown exponentially, Rhett. (I'm referring to the intro.) I haven't heard a finer original tune from any other KZbin guitarist. Pat yourself on the back.👏🤘👍

[@zackking1995]

Hey! I made it into this video! I’m sitting on the couch in the black shirt with the grey sleeves in the Nashville show clip! I think the Two Rock sounded Phenomenal at that show! Loud yes, but I sat right in front of it for that purpose.😂 it sounded great and honestly I think the overall mix was fantastic, even sitting right infront of it, it didn’t drown out anything else.

[@MrScrofulous]

The intro sounded phenomenal through my very good car stereo, truly amazing. I can't quite place the song those triplet melody notes remind me of.

[@tylersherwood5914]

I was at the concert in Fulton, KY and loved the sound you had there! It was an absolute travesty that it seemed like hardly anybody was there to appreciate the band. 😢 At least know that you had one fan there!

[@JonREvans]

I recently bought a Two Rock Traditional Clean 100w. Amazing amp! It took me a long time of working and saving but I finally got one. I recorded a clip of me playing it on my phone and posted it to one my social media platforms. Right away I got comments "NOT WORTH THE MONEY" and my favorite one " MY BLACKHEART AMP SOUNDS JUST LIKE THAT"..... yeah ok bro. It's all coming from people who have probably never played one and are judging an amp from an iPhone video. I've found that if something is out of reach immediately people are quick to dismiss it and say overpriced, not worth it, I've got an amp for $2.00 that sounds better. It's all about what you want and if you want to work towards something and it's not fair to say something isn't worth it just because you can't afford it at that moment. Great video Rhett and my Two Rock is the best amp that I own!

[@organicwest]

Quite a thing when you get something that unlocks the next level. Sounds really smooth.

[@gustavoarthury]

congrats Rhett!!! you totally deserve it!!! cheers from Brazil 🥂

[@189pinto]

Great guitar work for the intro (of course), but what caught my ear was the bass fills. :)

[@FarrinD12]

Dannnng that intro!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stephenbarnes8817]

The Bloomfield is my favorite, but I did just order another classic Reverb today. Sold the last one I had, but it still has something a bit different than the Bloomfield to justify keeping one around. Also have the Sterling, but I havnt bonded with that one as well, but I’m sure eventually I will

[@TheSSEssesse]

That motif in the intro track sounds iconic. Great riff

[@whosnisarg]

LOVE this video, Rhett! Also, I would be ever grateful if you shared how you got that bass tone... 👀

[@maxwirt921]

For the money, I could (& did) buy a vintage ‘59 tweed Bassman. The hype around those is real. Greatest amp I’ve ever played, let alone owned, both for guitar and bass.

[@musiccreation1198]

Awesome intro Rhett !! After owning a few boutique amps...and selling them for a FM9....a Two Rock is the only amp I would consider investing in. (Ok, maybe a /13). Yeah, I'm nuts...I think they are worth every penny.

[@jebusgod]

Rhett, you need to release that opening track man, absolutely killer

[@henri_.leal68]

Love the indie vibe you got on this intro track. Absolute heaven and eargasmic. Inspiration material!!!!

[@BigBong-h8o]

Very nice Rhett. Love seeing you stepping into new realms

[@nicoleescobar9956]

I just wanna say that that intro song was so fire that it’s sparked up Inspiration for me to play something different today. Not just that to all the other songs in this video is really good not really your style of so I see that you are evolving also which sounds really nice

[@funkebass]

Boy, was I rewarded for headphones on this one! Killer tracks/sounds

[@thinkingape7655]

After listening to the first 5 notes you played, I could hear this amp was the real deal. 🤘

[@caseywilson7768]

Some really nice playing in this one Rhett, well done

[@erickmo1188]

Digging the vibes. Very groove based kinda like Glass Beams. Stumbled onto those guys through you actuall when you did your Krunghbin vid. Glass Beams are really vibey. I’m digging the resurgence of this post rock instrumental genre… last time the instrumental rock hit so hard was early 2000’s with Explosions in the Sky.

[@darwinsaye]

I just went through the demo of all the various settings a couple of times, and what I’m hearing is that this amp has a pronounced “character” sound that was present no matter how you dialled it. Not something I would consider extremely versatile. No matter what the setting, even in that attempt at a scooped Fender sound, I hear a particular kind of pronounced midrange - not sure quite what frequency range, but it sounds for my taste like what I think of as a “congested” sound. Like it’s always leaning a bit toward a cocked wah sound. Not a bad sound, for sure. But not something I personally would want as a foundation tone in everything I play.

[@dodgedandle8311]

Yeah That Really is a great intro Track ❤️ Love it, it’s got that real cool mid 70s Chilled out vibe going on.. Great Work Rhett ⭐️🌞👍🏻❤️🎸⭐️ Two Rock Amps are Incredible sounding I’d love one ..

[@adrianbertrand75]

First seen/heard one(head and 2x12 cab) played on by Jonathan "Boogie" Long (King of the Blues winner) at a lil festival near my home town, back in 2021. That thing sounded amazing and loud, wasn't even miked up...all blueish tolex. I got to ask him about it after the show, he said it was a 50w. I was in awe, it rocked hard!

[@philf4086]

Good review Rhett! I knew they were pricey but did not know what price range they fell into. To me, they are fine for an in-demand working musician, not for the regular Joe.

[@tristanbouchonnet1461]

This FET boost like an "under-driver" (as the TPS guys call it) looks like a crazy feature but so usable !

[@allstopblue5717]

I love it when you play the “regular” guitars we all know and love as you did in the intro. Hard to relate to the super boutique guitars you often play. I have no idea whatsoever what those boutique instruments sound like to begin with so hard to judge anything else going on.

[@brianmiller3287]

Hi Rhett. Best amp demo I've ever heard/seen. Really temp

[@ianmorales7757]

Love the vid-especially your tracks. Totally agree that they’re next level! Also agree that the Two-Rock isn’t forgiving-it’s super high-fi. There’s a Jet 35 at my music school. Miss that thing (not there anymore)-loved practicing with my Strat on it when I could.

[@LabyrinthGuitarworks]

You can just sink right into that intro track, love it! I've gotta give the Two Rock models in the Axe-FX a proper try.

[@arcadiohernandez4906]

I love the intro track! Very tasteful.

[@abhinandanghosh2028]

Great video and great intro track. Had some Eric Krasno vibe.

[@TheSuperDmyers]

Sonoma county representing! Mesa Boogie, Voodoo Lab, Two Rock, Sine Wave Amps, Alembic. Just a little area north of San Francisco killing it in the gear world.

[@fronkthetooonk]

The Classic Reverb or the Silver Sterling Signature have been my bucket list amps. Currently rocking a 78 ultralinear twin reverb for those extremely loud cleans, but if I ever run into an expendable $7k I will immediately purchase one of those

[@bldrv7522]

When I plugged into my CRS for the first time and played the first notes my wife and I looked at each other and said, “It’s definitely worth the price!” I never thought I would spend that much on an amp but I’m glad I did.

[@johnmm777]

I listened to you with Oz Noy! So this is perfect timing brother.

[@THEJADAN200]

These sampled tracks sound incredible!

[@DanielSeriffMusic]

Oh man. Killer intro. No doubt. Two Rock is the best!!

[@idlepickups]

Personally, I prefer when there are some unusable sounds on the sweep of the eq controls. Knowing that I can go beyond my desired range of boosting/cutting gives me the assurance that the tone I want is in there somewhere! With that said, it doesn’t seem like the classic reverb will leave you wanting for anything. Great video!

[@alexanderbryant7666]

I think it’s telling what head you switched on your shelf for it. The fact that it is one the shelf, in that position, means something

[@DerekBolli]

Great amp sounds there, Rhett 👍 I loved the bit of "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" by AC/DC in the Gain Structure demo portion 🙂👍

[@preeteshpatel3962]

I have a classic reverb and didnt know alot of these tricks. great video.

[@davibaldrani]

I love my John Mayer signature Two Rock and Dumble, just can't get enough.

[@Pigrat.]

Love this man

[@TheFeelButton]

My Two Rock is in transit to me now! Good stuff Rhett!!

[@mattg082]

Very nice amp! I wanted one, but budget wise most I could afford was a Sky King. Which I’ve been micing using my Great River pres, for DI I have some API 512c I’ll run a load box in for. Just preference! Nice look over of a great amp! The headroom option, and Jfet is really useful!

[@tanyet]

Sky King is an incredible amp. The Ultralinear section is one of the best electric guitar sounds I’ve heard. Love mine.

[@mattg082]

@@tanyet it is a nice amp! I need to try Ultralinear more! But it just fills the room with sound. I run an A/B setup! On the bottom is a Ampeg VT40 with its own pedals. Then the Sky King on top of it. Sky King is my main clean to crunch and effects. Ampeg VT40 is for when I want blasting low mids and fuzz. Great little combo vs doing the old Fender Twin and JCM 800 thing.

[@chrislink73]

ok that intro track was a banger and a half. well done!