SOLDANO SLO MINI HEAD | Affordable 90's EVH Tones and More!!

[@SixStringAlliance]

What do you guys look for when buying an amp head?

[@EamonBJWyse]

Great Video - My Favourite VH Album. Ed's playing on it is incredible. Monster! For an amp head: Authentic tone, variety of tone (Channels) and great direct out recording capability.

[@SixStringAlliance]

@@EamonBJWyse some interesting points! Yeah I think direct recording capabilities is a must these days when choosing an amp… glad you enjoyed the video. And yes Ed’s 90’s tone was killer!!

[@bigkidband911]

Tone, channel flexibility and connection options… line out, fx sends/returns, variable impedance, etc.

[@royfulton]

Tone and reliability.

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

Light ...make sure doesn't kill the back I'm going to need it...clean (squeaky)..Dirt (nasty ..but singing) Good job. Sounds amazing by the way

[@thiagocarneiro2794]

This guy has been kicking ass for 15 years! I remember I bought a Blackstar because of his demos.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks!! Actually I'm approaching 30 years. I started writing for Guitar Techniques back in 94, which led to Total Accuracy and then Lick Library. Glad my demo helped our amp choice back then!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! What an amazing sounding Amp and incredible track! You’re not only a great guitarist but you’re also a wonderful songwriter Jamie!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Wow, thank you Warren!!!! Yeah this one came out pretty good.. the amp is KILLER!! and only $250!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@SixStringAlliance wow!! I have to get one of these!!

[@adamdes0t0]

Jesus that intro track was sick. Really nailed 90s EVH. Baluchitherium vibes.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks Adam.. that tune is killer was definitely in my mind when I wrote this track. It came out pretty good!! 😊😊

[@Françinha_1002]

Ok. This is the best demonstration of a Soldano (not Mini, any soldano) I ever seen.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks Man!!

[@AndersDigital]

Absolutely nailed the Carnal era VH sound! You used to teach me at ACM back in 2004, and I KNOW you put that Cm7 in as a nod to Ty Tabor xD Great job on this

[@SixStringAlliance]

hahahaha well spotted.. Yes you cant go wrong crossing Van Halen with Ty Tabor!! Nice to see you on the channel.. my god ACM, that was a long time ago.

[@Murphy_R9]

Fun fact; The Dimarzio's in that AXIS were designed for EVH when he was using a Soldano SLO 100 so they were voiced with that amp in mind. on a another note that AXIS is SWEEEET!!!!!🤘

[@SixStringAlliance]

Yes, My friend Steve Blutcher designed them, based on a broken pickup in the 5150 Kramer.. Yeah I have 15 Axis/EVH Music Man guitars.. This is a limited edition BFR.. Its a great guitar.

[@Murphy_R9]

@@SixStringAlliance 15 of them! i only own one. you are lucky to have that many. Those guitars are exceptional!

[@royfulton]

Best overall review of this amp I’ve seen. Thank you.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank Roy

[@dwb131313]

I have the mini Bogner and it’s amazing. Amazing tone and it plays like a tube amp. It’s very impressive technology.

[@SixStringAlliance]

I really want to get the Friedman Mini!!

[@crsantin]

It really is a Soldano. Sounds like it should. I’m getting one.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Yeah it sounds awesome!!

[@Karlgolden]

Sounds awesome man! 🔥🔥

[@SixStringAlliance]

Cheers Karl.. it’s a killer little amp.

[@JAMPROSOUND]

This is the coolest damn video I've heard lately. Great amp, guitar, playing and groove.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks Justin.

[@derekm.8392]

Great tone Jamie and great playing. You always have great tone no matter what amp your using!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks Derek

[@AndyK.23]

Awesome playing and tones! That Axis is one of the nicest looking ones I've seen too!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Cheers Andy.. this is my newest Axis, it’s one of a limited BFR run.. video on this guitar on the way.. just need to come up with another EVH style tune first haha.

[@AndyK.23]

@@SixStringAlliance Cool, looking forward to seeing it! Cheers!

[@oliverfriis9156]

Right on Jamie. Sounds awesome and the EBMM is beautiful.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Music Man Axis for the win!!! Thanks dude

[@maxdible]

this by far the best demo I've heard for this amp.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Cheers Max.. I hope you're well my friend.

[@Producelikeapro]

It’s pretty darn good indeed!! Great work Jamie!!

[@MrWilly2204]

That was a pretty righteous opening jam. Killer playing and riffage.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you!! 🎸🎸

[@jcugnoni]

Loved the intro tune. Really nice !!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks Joel

[@briank6789]

Great playing, you just earned yourself a subscription.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks for the sub!

[@danguitarman91]

This is so good. Please release the demo track as a backing track 🙂

[@SixStringAlliance]

Coming at some point. I plan to release an album of demo tunes at some point

[@joewebrocks]

Jamie, thanks for that demo and your personal thoughts about the amp!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks for watching

[@j.reveille6815]

Really tasty playing fella and best demo and tones I have heard yet after about 7or 8 hands down.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the demo.

[@Chillnote]

Your voice signal chain is to die for. No noise, great compression and loudness

[@SixStringAlliance]

Haha thank you so much!! It’s great you’ve noticed. I’ve spent a lot of time working of the signal chain going in as well as the post isolation in RX10 and the post signal chain.

[@Mujcanal]

what a chops !! excellent presentation,

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks for listening

[@5150show]

This is freakin awesome 😎

[@SixStringAlliance]

Haha thanks man!!

[@fernandocalvo3689]

fantastic tones Jamie, the opening song is great too, i love it. congrats my friend .eeeiiiiiiiii

[@SixStringAlliance]

haha Cheers my old friend EEEEiiiii!!

[@nicholasbstone]

Dude NAILED IT.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you!!

[@AzaelVI]

Honest review....good explanation of the range. Great plying as well.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you!!

[@WarmachineCAN]

Awesome review, as always!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks!!

[@michaelthompson3286]

Took me a while to get a nice sound out of it I must say, but it's pretty spot-on once you get something going🤘🏼

[@SixStringAlliance]

Totally agree!

[@tmarks]

Just ordered one !!! Cheers from Brazil !

[@SixStringAlliance]

Enjoy!!

[@enthused7591]

I liked the Bogner 30 a lot too, but I think this one may be even more impressive.

[@SixStringAlliance]

I’ve tried the Bogner, it’s great. I’d like to get hold of the Mini Friedman

[@rangerdoc1029]

I waited forever for the Soldano, but ultimately thought the Bogner was the best.

[@ValéryPESTEL]

Excellent works !!!!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks a lot!

[@JohnSmith-is8nq]

Your playing is fire, mate.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you!!

[@bigkidband911]

Nice playing! Just ordered one of these little guys.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Great stuff.. have fun with it and thanks for watching.

[@ryanfraley7113]

That had me fooled into thinking I was hearing a tube SLO 30. It could be your playing is absolutely amazing though.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks! 😃

[@justinbryant2024]

Great work!!

[@SixStringAlliance]

thanks Justin!!

[@Widdy5150]

Best demo I've seen! I'd love to put it 4cm with the helix 😍

[@jonthorsigmunds]

I’m thinking the same! 4CM with HX STOMP would make for a killer rig

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks Richard!!! Yeah I need to try this with my HXFX. Glad you liked the video dude

[@Widdy5150]

@@SixStringAlliance please do a video 🙏🏻😜

[@looneytunes47]

Do those amps come with the purple LED lights on the control panel then???

[@juliodefreitas157]

Absolutely awesome and amazing 👍💙

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elsantoproductora]

The low to mid gain tones where surprisingly good. Awesome sound and price!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Glad you like it!

[@mesa1967SC]

Awesome opening track! That bracelet dangling in the corner.... :)

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you 😁 yep.. my 50th birthday present from my daughter.. a Star Wars bracelet!!

[@QBtracksandstuff]

Lovin' your videos mate. Awesome sound from that amp J. Remember the days of using Phil's Marshall JMP-1 for the mag.

[@SixStringAlliance]

I still use my old JMP.. I’ve had it since 93!,

[@Van020280]

When it comes to SS versus tube...Sound is one thing...the feel under your fingers is another.

[@SixStringAlliance]

I'm a Boogie user, but I have to say this Mini Amp felt great and sounded great!

[@Peter_Stoops]

Holy smokin’ waffles on a crack pipe!!!! That MASSIVE INTRO SONG!!!! Wow Jamie that was EPIC!!!!!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Cheers Peter. Glad you liked it.

[@bobilly]

Awesome double trouble Axis! First guitar I bought with my own money was an Axis and they've always felt like home to me 🤟

[@SixStringAlliance]

I absolutely love this Axis.. my go to right now.

[@claesvanoldenphatt9972]

I cheaped out and got a used AMT S2, the Russian-made Soldano preamp pedal. I love this thing as a drive pedal or a substitute preamp (into the FX Loop Return). I wonder how it compares to the mini head, which has those switches and presence knob. I have beaucoup amps and the AMT preamp is enough for me. Cost me about 1/3 the cost of the mini head.

[@scottdunn2178]

After hearing a lot of reviews on the Soldano I think I'm going with the Bogner Ecstasy Mini which is better for scooped-mids metal than the SLO. The Bogner cleans up a lot better too.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Both great little amps. I like the Friedman Mini also.

[@mottosierra1372]

I will buy both

[@rolandhillmann6503]

Nice feel man ❤

[@SixStringAlliance]

cheers Roland

[@mattgriffith9720]

Great intro!! Am I able to buy the backing track to practice? Just the back backing with no guitar.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Cheers Matt.. not selling it right now, as I’m planning to put a package of tracks together. I’ve got enough for a couple of guitar albums with backing tracks. Glad you liked the track.

[@DigitalBridge.]

I was thinking the same thing about coming out with a line of speakers to go with the amp since it already has the connections in the back. By the way nice Performance Demo, I heard some EVH in there ;)

[@SixStringAlliance]

You should do it!! Hahaha yep always about EVH for me 😊😊

[@bouzoukiman5000]

Mine is on the way with a marshall jcm 900 lead 1960 4x12 cab waiting🤘

[@SixStringAlliance]

Great stuff!!

[@mikeburstein1146]

Jamie will you include the tab for this great tune here? Thanx !!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Not right now,although I’m thinking of putting together an album of my demo tunes. I’ve done so many, including some fun tracks for MESA/Boogie.

[@DreidMusicalX]

I was going to get this little amp. Its does sound killer! I was bummed it was not tube and only had one channel, though.

[@SixStringAlliance]

It’s a great amp. I have all of the Mini amps and am working on a video with all of them in one track

[@SportModDriver88]

That intro is plain awesome! I would love to know what effects you are using in conjunction with the SLO mini. I would also like your thoughts on using two of the SLO mini's to drive my 2x12 cabinets on my left and right (wet). I've heard that their clean tone isn't the best. Thoughts?

[@MuvoTX]

Didnt Ed also use the slo 100 on the ou812 sessions as well?

[@SixStringAlliance]

Yeah I read he did, but I was focusing more on the 90’s thing

[@stratrat57]

For the cost of a SLO 100 you could buy all four minis, and an ESP custom shop guitar!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Very true! Thanks very much

[@chrisstevens3202]

Thanks for the great demo, great instrumental too! I've never bought a head before but after watching you and George Lynch demo this I bought it. It arrives tomorrow and I never thought about getting a cabinet. Can I play through it without one?

[@SixStringAlliance]

Hi Chris.. No you need a cab, unless you have a load box, such as Two notes Captor, then you can load IR's, use headphones, or go direct into your recording software.. Remember, this is a small amp, and I utilised recording techniques such as double tracking to achieve a big sound.. I speak about this in the video.. but the tone is there.. its a fun amp.

[@chrisstevens3202]

@@SixStringAlliance Thanks for the quick reply, I'll look into getting a cabinet.

[@fabiol.9161]

Don t understand why or maybe is not possibile to put a wattage switch to reduce it.. 30w are very loud for house playing

[@SixStringAlliance]

Yeah It is loud!! I had to use a load box for the shoot to drop it down a little.

[@fabiol.9161]

@@SixStringAlliance well i can imagine..so a 5watt switch could be perfect..

[@thewindsorproject796]

I've got one... Added a 10 band EQ on the FX loop... BAM!! lol

[@SixStringAlliance]

Excellent!

[@seric4546]

Soldano needs to make a slightly larger, higher wattage 2 channel version to compete with the Orange super crush. I would think it would be a big hit.

[@mikewatkins3533]

I’ve been hearing good reviews about this amp. Thinking about buying it and a Orange 2 by 12 speaker cabinet. Cheers👍🍺🍺😎🎸🎸

[@SixStringAlliance]

It’s a killer little amp.

[@mikewatkins3533]

@@SixStringAllianceTen4. I’m sold👍🍺🍺😎🎸

[@kram21]

Would like the Gary(Moore) tone and WarrenHaynes

[@SixStringAlliance]

Planning another video with all four mini amps

[@alextomasi8387]

i'm really interested in this one but still skeptical about the rehearsal volume, where we do rehearsal with the band there is a 4x12 so would be nice to have a little head to use with instead of the bad combo that there are there.. sadly in local shop around were i live there aren't any of these mini heads to try.. so it will be like a " blind buy " online..

[@SixStringAlliance]

This is a LOUD amp!! so in theory yes it would work for rehearsing, but bear in mind its only one channel, plus it depends how loud your band rehearses.

[@alextomasi8387]

@@SixStringAlliance yes i know is mono channel, well we do prog rock/metal, 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 keyboardist and 1 drummer, we are a little loud, the shitty combo i use there is a fender 120w 2x12 and i use it no more than 2 or 3 of volume, because if is not enough and don't find a way to use it, at home i use the neural dsp soldano..

[@michaelkennedy2190]

Very Very tasty Jamie!! Well done my brother!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you!!

[@rangerdoc1029]

This thing really nails the Crunch channel of the SLO. Which IMO is far better than the OD channel.

[@SixStringAlliance]

It’s a killer little amp

[@michaelwilson2497]

And how many eq's and sound forge programs was it run thru in the video? Great playing. No way that amp sounds that good and has that warmth and sustain

[@SixStringAlliance]

Yes it does.. its was mic'd with a Lewitt condenser mic, through s Mesa 2x12 with some low and hi cut going in.. Double tracked, and then I used an Eventide plugin for the detune and a TC 2290 DT plug in for delay. With the risk of sounding obnoxious, I know how to setup an amp, record and mix it.. I don't make a habit of lying in my videos.. I don't get paid for most of them, and I do it for fun.. If you watch the video I discuss the signal chain plus there's raw isolated guitar. So yeah, that's how the amp sounded in my studio

[@michaelwilson2497]

@@SixStringAlliance I watched it. Understand, so many videos have done exactly what I'm saying. You're the only one with balls to respond so I appreciate that. And I never made any bones about your knowledge of set up. And it isnt obnoxious to say you know your $hit. But it is double tracked, so it ain't gonna sound like that in a store or bedroom just playing. Respect to your playing and set up skills because that thing sounds good. It's why I made the comment. The EVH tone was dang close. Was thinking about a clean head and driven head with A/B/Y switch. Effects supplied by Fractal AX8. If this thing really gets close to the SLO sound and tone, I can live with it not having tubes for good tone at high gain.

[@SixStringAlliance]

If you listen to the solo you hear the sound. The double tracking is adding width and depth, but you mention sustain and warmth, that’s down to the amp, cab and careful mic placement. I just shot another video with the same amp, but with a Mesa 1x12 and a dynamic Lewitt. Whilst it sounded good, the setup in this video yielded better results with the amp. The concept of my videos is “can I use this gear in a production the way I like to use gear?” I’m always very open and upfront about it. But the isolated tones I feel were good. Out of 4 Mini amps, this one has something going on. You should check it out, i sucks at clean but is a great crunch head.

[@michaelwilson2497]

@@SixStringAlliance I'm considering it really hard.

[@t3hPoundcake]

I can't believe this is solid state.

[@SixStringAlliance]

yes its crazy good!! Spoke to Boutique Amp Distribution today. hopefully going to get the other Mini Amps in the studio for comparison video.

[@andrewmaher8409]

Love your videos Jamie, thank you Sir. This, with your Helix stomp XL may be a great foundation for a late 80s into 90’s VH wet/dry/wet setup, using minimal gear. Shame that it lacks the headphone out, and at least a crunch-to-overdrive foot switch. Although both could be retrofitted, and would make for a great home and jam rig.

[@SixStringAlliance]

I think it would be cool to try a setup with the HX and this amp!! Maybe another video in the future!!

[@andrewmaher8409]

@@SixStringAlliance Yes please!

[@andrewmaher8409]

@@SixStringAlliance …And play the Peavey HP-2 through it. Then I’ll know what mine could potentially sound like, one day. 😉

[@ivorharden]

If Eddie was still around he would of had one of these in 5150 studios. Even though he had the EVH amps, he was known to have rooms full of different brands of amps & cabs.

[@back4onemore]

Did you like this better than the diezel mini?

[@SixStringAlliance]

I was trying to remember if I have used the Diezel.. So I spoke to B.A.D this morning and we are discussing a video with all of the Mini Amps to compare the tone.. could be a fun project.. Stay Tuned.

[@jamdalf4343]

🤘

[@scottdunn2178]

Joyo should take the little 30w power amp all these Mini amps use and do a 2-channel "Zombie 30" or something. Guarantee it would retail for a lot less than the Boutique Amp Distribution series.

[@LucasMastropasqua]

Joyo does have the Zombie II which is a 2 channel 20 watt version of the original.

[@scottdunn2178]

@@LucasMastropasqua That's exactly what I was referring to... an expanded Zombie ll 👍

[@DVincentW]

Want!

[@SixStringAlliance]

do it!!

[@rangerdoc1029]

Throw an IR in the loop & use a PA cab. Or simply use a GEQ in the loop before your speaker cab.

[@Eefaux]

Never have enough Jamie Humphries.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thank you!!

[@duaneraymond4252]

What's your tuning there?

[@SixStringAlliance]

Just standard tuning

[@duaneraymond4252]

@@SixStringAlliance Thanks, sounded really nice. Everybody's hooked on drop tuning these days.

[@PaulOgrady-s3t]

Transistor fall apart when u turn them up.

[@notacommie5415]

Pretty sure the eventide pitch shifter and delay had a lot to do with the tone

[@SixStringAlliance]

Yes you're right.. The Eventide and delay had a huge part in creating the overall sound, BUT the core tone is the amp, no EQ, just a little low cut to sit in the mix. Listen to the isolated parts in the video.. the tone of the amp is good. As I have explained, I wanted to do something different from the other demos.. Cam I use this amp in a recording/production scenario to create that tone.. and yes I could.

[@jasonh2254]

Stevie ray Vaughan had a soldano too

[@SixStringAlliance]

Many great did!!

[@loulagro2315]

He actually never got to play it tho. Mike Soldano made one for Stevie and sent it to him to try out, but before Stevie got to play it he died in the helicopter crash at Alpine Valley.

[@jasonh2254]

@@loulagro2315 knew I read he had one that's it your absolutely correct it was in a magazine article

[@loulagro2315]

@@jasonh2254 , . . That would've been awesome to see how he got along with it! I wonder if it was a cleaner higher headroom circuit.... 🤔

[@brad8475]

The mini has front panel blue lights??

[@bigkidband911]

I don’t think so. It looks like the lighting is coming from a floor lamp.

[@SixStringAlliance]

ahhh now I under stand.. no its just my arty studio light hahaha... sorry for the confusion.

[@CoreyCashRiff]

4/12 cab? 🎤

[@SixStringAlliance]

2x12 Mesa cab, Lewitt mic. Details I’m the video

[@cragginshred]

Add an SD-1 with level boost and NEVER turn Mids below noon, that would kill the harmonic content that cuts in th emox. turn down presence and treb 1st!! Yes your right your Mesa with V30's is too much with a Slo. Mesa's are dark and compressed so thats why they use V30's

[@SixStringAlliance]

You do realise this is a $250 transistor desk top amp and not a full blown valve SLO?

[@cragginshred]

@@SixStringAlliance Same would apply! Unless you play chugga poop

[@shawnmatthews5118]

What ELSE do you have hooked to it, because I have one and it sounds like shit.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Nothing. The rhythms were double tracked. Just a good mic and cab, with careful mic placement. I added pitch detune and delay post, which is what I discuss in the video. The isolated tones are just amp and cab.

[@shawnmatthews5118]

@@SixStringAlliance yeah? Mine still sounds like ass.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I stick to the Soldano amp model on my HX Stomp and save up fro real Soldano SLO 30 tube amp head.

[@bustanorms2028]

Is this tube amp?

[@bigkidband911]

No, solid state

[@SixStringAlliance]

It's a solid state amp

[@SixStringAlliance]

Yes, Solid State

[@herethereandeverywhere4590]

Ok.. so how much is this little beast?

[@SixStringAlliance]

Not much at all!! Around $250

[@JohnSoldano]

I don't get it.. is it a demo or a riff video? He loves to talk?

[@SixStringAlliance]

A bit of both I guess.. and yeah I love to talk.

[@dimimarkoulis6013]

𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 ....

[@SixStringAlliance]

thanks!

[@frankhandy7345]

I heard about 20 playthroughs and none of them sounded anything like this?? I don't believe it bro.. Lol

[@SixStringAlliance]

what don't you believe? As I said I mic'd up a MESA 2x12 with a Lewitt mic, I spent a fair amount of time with amp EQ and mic position, I did roll off some top and cut some low end but that was a it. I double tracked the parts added a 2290 delay and the Eventide for pitch shift postt. My approach was to see if I could create that EVH 90's tone, so yes effects played a part. BUT, the core amp tone is what you hear. So believe it or not, that's what I did.n :)

[@frankhandy7345]

@@SixStringAlliance Yeah after watching the whole video I got the signal chain. Like your playing don't think I can be a fan of the tiny solid state amps. It was a compliment honestly

[@frankhandy7345]

@@SixStringAlliance subscribed btw

[@SixStringAlliance]

@@frankhandy7345 thanks for the sub!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@metalliholic]

Sounds great but I wish it had a clean channel

[@SixStringAlliance]

its is called an Overdrive head, but if you push the master and drop the gain it will clean up a bit more.

[@joeydego2]

Absolutely love your playing and Mike S is a great guy, too. I’m not a fan of this amp. I expect more from Soldano.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Thanks Bruce!! It was a fun amp, does one thing pretty well, and you can’t argue with the price point 😊

[@protoolsfanatic7276]

boy they really been pushing this product and a compressor pedal on just about every popular youtube guitar channel.

[@SixStringAlliance]

Every popular channel, and then mine hahaha.. Yes big push on the launch of the Mini SLO.. Thanks for watching

[@stratrat57]

Wrap it in snakeskin!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Now THAT is something I’m may have to consider!!

[@rudgns69]

죽이네

[@1777DK]

Cool amp, ridiculous power supply.

[@SixStringAlliance]

I guess it was to make them small and light weight.

[@Hawkeye--bc2wt]

Excited until I saw it was A solid state amp

[@SixStringAlliance]

Trust your ears? It sounds pretty good 👍🏻🎸

[@scottwaszak698]

Funny, his tone got worse the more "advanced" his equipment became.

[@SixStringAlliance]

I love his 90's tone

[@scottwaszak698]

@@SixStringAlliance all subjective, but most would likely side with the Roth tones.

[@acesteele]

First Yahmaha, then Jet City & then this solid state P.O.S.? Mike Soldano has completely sold out. 3 strikes, you're out.

[@SixStringAlliance]

I thought about what I should say here.. Lets take another angle.. First is the amp a P.O.S? In my opinion whilst it is NOT the SLO 100 or the SLO 30 its a great little fun amp with a good price point.. It has a market.. If you don't like then fair enough but its certainly not a P.O.S. Now for the selling out.. The boutique amp market is a very hard place to survive, saying that the amp market generally is with such advances in profiling and modelling. Many big brands move into other areas to survive, or get bought by bigger companies. Soldano was a small shop, and rather than go under, don't you think its great that Mike was approached by bigger companies to be able to make a living? What would you do in that situation? Appear to "sell out" and not be able to afford to live, or design for other brands and have an income? Just my take on it. But thanks for interacting, its an interesting topic. :)

[@rangerdoc1029]

Mike deserves to get to retire.

[@Nightjar726]

Ugh. We are going back to solid state. No thanks That thing sounds horrible on its own.

[@SixStringAlliance]

It’s never going to replace a valve amp, but it’s a fun amp with a low price point. I also think the tone works. I enjoyed playing it.