Good Lord dude, I'm just floored by your playing and note choice.
@MrAletube6 жыл бұрын
you are one of the few that actually show the real effect of the various controls,most of the other videos are too compressed or have stupid effects,or don't use real cabs and mikes. Good job Shawn!
@HamptonGuitars6 күн бұрын
Exactly. What worse way to demo an amp than to use a pedalboard with it?
@TheStudioRats5 жыл бұрын
What a player! Always floored by your playing, tone and feel.
@peterscalera1177 Жыл бұрын
Great demo Shawn. I have this amp set up and absolutely love it. One idea - I have been using the DRIVE knob to create a darker, richer gain. I keep the GAIN knob closer to 2.5-3 and once the DRIVE gets above 6.5, the gain comes on strong. Even with the POWER knob at about 3. I find the gain you get is richer and doesn't lose the clarity I find happens a bit if you crank up the GAIN knob. Just shows how versatile this amp is.
@netenemy6 жыл бұрын
Best review of the newest badger revision yet. Thank you.
@edward46706 жыл бұрын
Shawn! Oh boy, oh boy, what a trip to hear you play this jam!! Double thumbs up!!! And btw great job featuring this amp...
@adamswanson82167 ай бұрын
Interestingly enough, I am a Morgan MVP 23 user and I was out looking as any guitar freak will do or tone chaser and ran across this amp. Funny enough I find some very comfortable sounds to this and the two Morgan amplifiers you’ve got enough brightness there for it to sound like the Morgan AC 20 with it in the, bright switch turned in moon position on that amplifier or the MVP 23. You’re getting some of both of those tones as well as a deeper British grow. I think this is a very versatile amplifier and certainly a great pedal platform. I like it a great deal and went ahead and bought one, although it was five years old. Also, I paid as much for it as I did the Morgan had that was only a year. This is really great and it was well worth the 1200 bucks I am surprised it is not to point it does not say exactly but I am sure that there is a combination and some wiring. The sensitivity is just too fantastic. Thanks again. Great bedroom Amp and certainly great for local gigging to this will be an amp good for years to come 5:29
5 жыл бұрын
Great sounding amp and 18W is just perfect for any situation. And that intro piece was insane!!!
@alfredosantantonio70985 жыл бұрын
Nice demo... would be awsome to have a comparison between this new model and the old one.
@mikemiller79574 жыл бұрын
Super tasty tones you can really tell you enjoy playing that amp!
@S69Classic6 жыл бұрын
Great post Shawn, these Badger 18's are very popular even Michael Landau likes them. I have the big brother of this one the Badger 35 (1st version gold badge and pipping) with the Suhr open back 2x12 cab but with Celestion V-Type speakers. Back in the early days Suhr would give you a choice of what speaker you would like in your cabinet and I just wanted something different. But that 1x12 closed back cab with the Warehouse Vet 30 speaker is killer especially with the Badger 30, John really knocked it out of the park with that combination of the Badger 30 and 1x12... pure rock machine. Cheers Rob P.
@davidcontreras81386 жыл бұрын
absolutamente inspiracional lo que tocas Shawn !! saludos desde Argentina
@Supertuber19835 жыл бұрын
Great demo and even GREATER playing Lovely
@parrat85896 жыл бұрын
Watching your fingers is the most satisfying thing ever
@richardmoore7806 жыл бұрын
Great demo-phenomenal playing as always. Very inspiring.
@damcama2 ай бұрын
Great playing man, great demo
@michael_caz_nyc6 жыл бұрын
Great Sounding Amp and Demo as always Shawn.
@joshmuz90185 жыл бұрын
Dude you always get such a killer tone, tone wizard
@adamswanson82167 ай бұрын
No doubt this has a lot more drive and bottom end, but I will tell you there are some tones that you can easily dial in with this amplifier that sound just like my Morgan AC 20 and my Morgan MVP 23 and I also know this because I bought this head as you will see in another comment I made but I was listening to your demo again and it just struck me that I ought to mention those EL 84 tunes can be dialed in and a lot of these nice amplifiers no doubt I have collected 23 heads now and I think my tone chasing is done to tell you the truth lol I bought one of your petals. By the way I love it. It is a great overdrive pedal not so much distortion but great drive, thanks again for a great demo 6:13
@RonEMarks3 жыл бұрын
Your knowledge of and comfort on the fretboard are very impressive!
@jeffriley9807 Жыл бұрын
Shawn, Steve Lukather, joe Bonamassa Neil Shawn for his melodic storytelling rt before he rips open some fast licks. You are now on that list. I’ve watched demo after demo and in every u place an unusual lick in a place it doesn’t fit but, u put it rt in the pocket and amaze me. Your a gifted player
@eguilherme16 жыл бұрын
Another great demo, thank you!
@scottdematteo5 жыл бұрын
Excellent demo! Thanks so much for posting. I have the Badger 30, in the same newer model with the silver logo and I am enjoying it very much.
@vicroberts59055 жыл бұрын
I 've been on the fence about the Badger 18. I do blues and jazz. Need more tone not really more VOLUME!!! This setup sounds sooo sweet with a Strat. And you bring out the best in ANY demo my brother. For a moment I thought you weren't looking well in some vids, but since I don't know you personally I hope that it was just my old eyes..LOL... Keep up the good work. You are a true blessing my friend. And this is from a guy who has recorded with (2) REAL Dumbles so I have been spoiled rotten already !!! Blessings ...Peace...
@johnchase85105 жыл бұрын
Shawn, Great note choice and tone, just great! Thank you
@fatherjacques6 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Easy to understand and I am sure many people think like that too.
@FabrizioPeretti5 жыл бұрын
Once again, your music is outstanding.
@humbuckerblues51505 жыл бұрын
Really good demo, thanks Shawn!
@hatsubaichuu2 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn! I know this video is years old, but you also did a video on the Egnater E3 Boutikit a few years back which seems somewhat similar. I know the Boutikit is a bit harder to get ahold of, but how would you say these two compare?
@ShawnTubbs2 жыл бұрын
I think the Egnater E3 is a bit more Marshall Plexi to my ears. The Suhr is similar but it has a bit of a Vox vibe to it. Both great amps.
@matheusazevedo43296 жыл бұрын
Amazing as usual Shawn. Would love to see you review that Filtertron Suhr T and also the Suhr Alt T Pro. Maybe an all Suhr T inspired video?
@ShawnTubbs6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes, I'm planning on doing a studio tour video as well as videos about my guitars.
@anarkywana6 жыл бұрын
You're the best Shawn!!!! Greetings from Almería (Spain)
@CaptainMidnightBand4 жыл бұрын
I just bought one. this vid sealed it.
@joshbabbitt92434 жыл бұрын
Still have it? How are you getting on with it?
@CaptainMidnightBand4 жыл бұрын
@@joshbabbitt9243 YES. I absolutely LOVE it. I'm running it simultaneously with my Carr Sportsman, which is more of a Fendery vibe. My guitar tone is MONSTEROUS now. I pan the Badger Left and the Carr right and the spread is dynamite. At this point, after a few weeks and a couple shows, I can say definitively I wish I'd bought one sooner.
@patshep684 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking of selling my SF Princeton and picking one of these up, I really love the cleans and the dirt, your playing is great and every video of this has great tone.... how loud is this? is this an apartment amp?
@oliviercollin40245 жыл бұрын
My Badger 30 is just amasing at any levels, couple with a Bogner Goldfinger 54 Phi with a Radial Twin city, the best for me...
@blndrckr Жыл бұрын
Thanks for valuable info! I have this amp as a preset on my Fractal and like it but never knee that stuff ..I have some experimenting to do!!!! Takes pedals great tooa...what a badass amp
@JesusOtinChannel3 жыл бұрын
It sounds amazing! Great playing as always
@VictorLee3356 жыл бұрын
Holy shit dude!! The phrases are executed with much maturity. Got me intrigued with the new Badger series.
@ShawnTubbs6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Victor!
@nehemiascorona71523 жыл бұрын
Good God that opening jam was so tasteful! Refreshing. Oh yeah and great amp to.
@ShawnTubbs3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you're very kind!
@lonnyhandwork4226 жыл бұрын
Great video Shawn - such creative playing. I’ve got a older generation badger 18, great sounding amp. I really like sounds you’re getting with the MOSFET boost here but it would not be worth it to me to replace the entire amp to get it. Can you think of a boost pedal that would give a similar kind of gain structure and push?
@lonnyhandwork4226 жыл бұрын
That's awesome - really appreciate your thoughts. I'll check out the Buxom Boost (and you're right about Shawn's playing making everything sound great. Note choice and feel really do trump everything don't they!)
@lonnyhandwork4226 жыл бұрын
Yup. That cost me $250. Sigh... ;-)
@DanielG0m3z6 жыл бұрын
I use a koko boost with my old badger 18
@ShawnTubbs6 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the question and for the kind words! I am a fan of the Friedman Buxom Boost as well as the Archer Clean Boost and the Koko Boost. I think any of those pedals would be really great into the front end of your Badger for boosted tones. One thing to consider is you may prefer a MOSFET style od pedal to the front of the amp to get closer to the tones you're hearing from the new Badger. Maybe look at boost and od circuits that are Mosfet. The Fulltone Fulldrive MOSFET comes to mind as well as the Blackstone Mosfet OD.
@lonnyhandwork4226 жыл бұрын
Shawn Tubbs Thanks for the point out to a MOSFET drive - - - and the inspiring vids!
@AndreaMaccianti6 жыл бұрын
Awesome as usual Shawn! I love your videos! 🤘👊
@stroopwafel61416 жыл бұрын
Excellent demo (again), showing the entire sonic spectrum. The Badger is a clever very nice sounding one channel amp. Yet, in this pricerange there are some new kids on the block, so competition is a bit tougher than when the first Badger was released.
@ShawnTubbs5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!!
@joshmuz90185 жыл бұрын
Hmm Michael landau used one, Guthrie govan used the 30watt. That alone speaks volumes about how good these bad boys are
@humbuckerblues51502 жыл бұрын
Great Chops Shawn!
@Robstafarian6 жыл бұрын
If I recall correctly, then the Badger series uses Power Scaling which was developed by Kevin O'Connor of London Power.
@ShawnTubbs6 жыл бұрын
Don't know for sure but that sounds correct.
@nos59burst742 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn. Great demo. I have question about the tune though. Sounds like you're playing over D Major (Ionian) but I hear the progression move to a C Major a couple of times which of course is not part of the D Major scale. Am i right? Just curious about the key and progression because it sounds so unique. Thanks. Dave.
@ludlowfalls88566 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Just one question...did you adjust the EQ on the amp when switching guitars? I noticed on the amp that i use, i need to adjust the EQ when switching from tele to strat. Thaks for the great review!
@ShawnTubbs6 жыл бұрын
From what I remember, from tracking the performance content, I left the EQ on the amp the same for the Suhr Filtertron Tele to the Suhr Strat SSH guitar. When I switched to the black LSL I turned up the gain treble and mids because the Loller Singles were lower output but I was really happy that I was able to throw from neck to the bridge position with that tone setting. I left the EQ and gain the same when I switched to the Suhr Alt T. Thanks for the question and the kind words!
@duleyone3 жыл бұрын
@@ShawnTubbs can you tell me what loller single pickups in your LSL guitar?
@seamusbrowne49092 жыл бұрын
Oh la la!!!😎😎😎18 Watts of PURE BLISS.
@Sissiosissio19795 жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn! Hope you’re going well! just a quick question...given that I am going to buy a badger 18!! After having compared it with a badger 30...I prefer the sweetness of the 18...not sure if it’s due to the EL84 instead of EL34 or to the tube rectifier...anyway: I cannot find a badger 35 to compare with the 18...could you advise me a bit? I’ve seen really nice videos of both...the 35 seems to have more headroom...but not a simple decision without testing! Have you ever tried both? Cheers, Alessandro
@ShawnTubbs5 жыл бұрын
The EL84's are probably a big part of what you're liking about the 18 over the 30. The tube rectifier does make a difference as well in the overall tone and feel. I think you should stick with the 18. The 35 certainly has more headroom but it's not tube rectified like the 18. So unless you really need the headroom I'd stick with the 18.
@Sissiosissio19795 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot!!!!
@Sissiosissio19795 жыл бұрын
Shawn Tubbs Good Morning!!! just to let you know that...due to your demos...I’ve bought both “Tone King Ironman II 100w” as well as the Suhr Badger 18!!! It’s your fault!!! 😂😂😂 Anyway... two best purchases in the last 5 years!!! thanks a lot!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Rock’n’roll!!!!!
@Sissiosissio19795 жыл бұрын
Shawn Tubbs ...I was forgetting...when will you demo a Two Rock amp????
@ShawnTubbs5 жыл бұрын
@@Sissiosissio1979 Awesome Alessandro!!! Thanks so much for watching!
@adicide90705 жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn, wish you had done a demo of the 35 but I guess it's tonally similar. I'd like to ask you about it's volume levels, if you've had the chance to play one. I'd need it to be eeeeasily giggable. Love the playing in your stuff here--not the usual clichés people put in demos. Thanks!
@ShawnTubbs5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words. If you like the 18 but are concerned about headroom on stage I would definitely go with the 35. It's very similar. I own the 35 myself.
@adicide90705 жыл бұрын
@@ShawnTubbs Right, cause with the 18 dialed up all the way on the power and drive you're surviving it no problem, no earplugs, no nothing. Really hoping the 35W is seriously loud. Unfortunately, I have no way to check before I buy--
@INT_Based5 жыл бұрын
Ad Ici De for what it’s worth, every 4x el-84 amp I’ve played was super loud. All non master amps. I’ve owned a fair amount and had to get rid of them all because they were just too much. The power scaling on the badger seems very intriguing
@adicide90705 жыл бұрын
@@INT_Based Thanks! I actually didn't like the Badger when I tried it. But yeah, it would have been loud enough.
@dash478611 ай бұрын
The only thing I don't understand is when it comes to the 30 watt and 35 watt versions what's the point of getting this one when you can just power them down to achieve bedroom level playing? And then you have a 30 to 35 watt amp for clubs. I'm looking at the older style badger combos and I'm stuck with that scenario right now which one to get. The new ones look cool but I kind of want the all-in-one combo unit.
@ShawnTubbs11 ай бұрын
The two amps are based on different power sections. The Badger 30 utilizes EL34 power tubes. That power section feels more immediate and leans toward a "Marshall" in the mids and top end. The Badger 35 is an EL84 power section. That amp is going to have a bit more "squish" in how it feels and the top end especially is going to be more like a "Vox". More chime for sure but softer feel. So it's really not a question of headroom. It's really feel and tonality.
@dash478611 ай бұрын
@@ShawnTubbs oh gotcha thank you for that shawn.
@CargoShorts74 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn! I asked you about the a home-volume-friendly amps on the Gremlin Video. I have since narrowed it to the Gremlin, the REVV you suggested, and the Badger 18, all different beasts, I know haha. There's a used Badger 18 in the newer version near me, which sorta makes me lean towards that if I can manage to see it amidst this Coronavirus craziness. I just wanted to ask for your thoughts if they've changed at all since this video. Does the power scaling make this a good option for home use as well as stage? Or does the power scaling cause too much tonal loss? Thanks for the help, killer playing as usual! Cheers
@ShawnTubbs4 жыл бұрын
The Badger 18 is still the same other than the Mosfet boost. The power scaling is good on the Badger 18 but it's not a selling point in my opinion. The Iron Man Attenuator is really good.
@ron9803 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn! Do you have a preference between the Bella and Badger, for your purposes?
@ShawnTubbs3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ron, I prefer the Bella as a pedal platform amp and the Badger more as a stand-alone although it does take pedals well.
@Peetie_Wheatstraw6 жыл бұрын
Nice sized amp.
@RulgertGhostalker5 ай бұрын
a Celestion Ruby would be a bit louder... i like that amp though. "not super harsh or toothy", that's the 5Y3GT
@Claybraham912 жыл бұрын
I'm picking up the Badger 30 this weekend (my first tube amp) but am wondering how often these tubes need to be changed and how hard they are to get ahold of these days? Also, should this amp have a certain kind of tubes in them? Thank you!
@ShawnTubbs2 жыл бұрын
For the most part, EL34 tubes are pretty easily sourced. Power amp tubes can last a long time depending on how often and at what volume you're playing. I've got amps that I've had for years with the same tubes in them. The brand of tubes in my opinion is subjective. There are tons of resources on the internet if you want to nerd out on that stuff! Enjoy your amp!
@Claybraham912 жыл бұрын
@@ShawnTubbs Gotcha. Can these amps be sensitive? I've heard that you have to let the warm up a little bit before you use it. Also, are the tubes hard to replace?
@ShawnTubbs2 жыл бұрын
@@Claybraham91 Vaccum tubes require heat to operate so most tube amps need about a minute or so for the filiments in the tubes to warm up. If you were to just turn the amp on and go for it it's not that big of a deal but at the same time it's a good habit to let the amp "warm up".
@Matan22222224 жыл бұрын
Hello Shawn, would you say its better to buy an attenuator like the Fryette PS100 for my Frieman 50W smallbox or get the Badger 18W? an attenuator will have more impact on the sound in your opinion?
@JedWunderli5 жыл бұрын
How does the Badger take pedals?
@rafke182 Жыл бұрын
Is it handwired like the previous one?
@ZeBubba3 жыл бұрын
Is this really just called Suhr Badger 18, not V2? Because they had an older version of this without the boost and with a golden front plate. I have the older version, just love it. I've used it for some 10 years. Great for at-home stuff playing/recording too. Would love to know if there are real tonal differences... Cool tones, cheers!
@ShawnTubbs3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! From what I can tell, the only difference between the amp you own and the one I used in this demo is the FET boost. You should reach out to Suhr as they will know better than I.
@windowsoflife4 жыл бұрын
Just sold an amp and am looking at EL 84 options - the 18 watt badger seems dope. Any other suggestions ... Dr. Z, etc?
@windowsoflife4 жыл бұрын
Or Friedman pink taco?
@ShawnTubbs4 жыл бұрын
The Badger is good for sure. I really like the Morgan Stuff as well. I don't have as much experience with the Z amps.
@Utube-s8m5 жыл бұрын
Ok I just came across this. Going thru a lot of your demos Shawn. I have this too. I went on a really bad buying spree during some really terrible times. It got really bad in the past 4 yrs. It helped with stress but not financial stress. I have the older model. Again, apt living. That scaling feature really helps. Between my wife and watching I don’t play that loud I’m about at 0.5 volume. Yep that’s right. Lol. No I can play it louder. Just need to be careful at what times and which neighbor. They’re all a pain tbh. I don’t typically play loud but I mean really?! I need to be able to hear it. I also use a distortion pedal. This amp takes them well.
@andyguitar91647 ай бұрын
You know in the Rocky movie when Paulie says “If I could be someone I want to be you!”. That’s how I feel about Shawn Tubbs.
@sweetmotash4 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn what amp from the Suhr line would you suggest for pursuing something like Gilmour lead tones? or maybe revv dynamis? ;)
@frantisca6 жыл бұрын
That LSL Saticoy must feel a bit lonely between all of these Suhrs... ;-) Nice demo & playing ! \m/
@adamr88786 жыл бұрын
Kurt Sutter plays some badass guitar
@CaptainMidnightBand4 жыл бұрын
Shawn. What is the other mic besides the 57?
@jordanfinn11234 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn, incredible video as always! I play full time with a Badger 30 and it’s truly and incredible amp. For what I do I HAVE to have access to it being clean and since it’s a single channel amp I have to leave it that way and get all of my overdrives from pedals... but, cranking the gain on the Badger sounds incredible! My question is, do you have any suggestions on pedals you have demoed that you think come close to the sound of the Badger cranked? Out of all of your demos I’ve thought the J Rockett Animal and the Pettyjohn Gold both sounded great! What do you think might be my best option? Any advice is greatly appreciated!
@ShawnTubbs4 жыл бұрын
The Pettyjohn Gold would be a good choice.
@jordanfinn11234 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@dadmadforgot40504 жыл бұрын
Epic player
@ShawnTubbs4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@Matan22222224 жыл бұрын
Friedman PT20 vs Suhr 18 Badger?
@ShawnTubbs4 жыл бұрын
I unfortunately don't have any experience with the PT20 but I've heard great things!
@Matan22222224 жыл бұрын
@@ShawnTubbs Thanks for the demo! Great playing. In your opinion, I have to use an attenuator with the 18w badger to enjoy the full potential of the amp?
@ShawnTubbs4 жыл бұрын
@@Matan2222222 The Power Scaling on that amp is really good. I would think you would be fine without an attenuator.
@algorithm007ify3 жыл бұрын
Suhr 18 Badger...better build quality imo.
@pianoworld895 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn, great playing and nice Demo! The badger is on my list for a full sounding low volume amp amongst others like the Tone King imperial. Does the badger sound good at low volumes or does it get thin? Thanks for your input!
@ShawnTubbs5 жыл бұрын
I think the Imperial because of the Iron Man II attenuator is going to sound a bit better at low volumes but that being said the Badger 18 sounds really good at low volumes as well.
@RulgertGhostalker5 ай бұрын
actually, That New " Celestion 100.16 " is a 30 watt .....that is 100db1w/1m also. ( loud enough to do something with it ) if I had the bucks, that amp and cab, I would get the 16 ohm. EDIT: ( ouch, 400 bones; 100th anniversary collector edition ) run the power and drive wide open into that, hey?....I can just imagine rolling up the gain, and finding the sweet spot....maybe not much louder, but more compressed and goodness also.
@markinthemix60556 жыл бұрын
Best playing, gear HEAVEN, cmon ya killing me TUBBS
@quasimandias2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous amp. But I would only have an ear for it having played Mesa...
@mykeharrison83536 жыл бұрын
That bend from B to C at the :30 mark...how can one note make you feel so much?
@ranger52816 жыл бұрын
Plus... finger picking... a touch Jeff Beck-ish, and that's a GOOD thing. Awesome playing as always. Shawn is definitely one of my very favorite players.
@bluetv63866 жыл бұрын
Don t know about the amp but suhrmidable playing for sure... as usual!!
@joshua02265 жыл бұрын
Damn I might have to get this instead of the Bella lmao
@JayValorMusic5 жыл бұрын
I have both, and trying to sell the Bella 😂. The badger 18 is so far the sweetest amp I've ever owned.
@joshua02265 жыл бұрын
JayValorMusic why do you prefer this over the Bella??? Have you considered the hedghehog? I’m considering the hedgehog or Bella cause they are both clean machines.. but the Bella honestly is the only combo they have . I have plenty of time to save up anyways
@claesvanoldenphatt9972 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard anyone call treble, “treb”. I don’t know what to make of that. What’s with this, “Vet 30” Warehouse speaker?
@masque13135 жыл бұрын
wow amazing tone and playing......you should consider playing professionally.....lol....joking of course. dude you are awesome!
@MisterTee6 жыл бұрын
I didn’t dance this time. I was too busy listening to the amp since I want one. I do reserve the right to do some interpretative dances later though.
@EatItWithSticks3 жыл бұрын
Great video Shawn! I’m going to investigate buying one of those.... 🙏 C