Suhr Badger 30 amp

[@jayseb]

Bought a used Badger 30 with matching cab a few months ago. Such an underrates amp. Insane tone and got it for 1k. Crazy.

[@SteveHubbardGuitar]

That’s an insane deal

[@Mamo878]

Pete, you really have some of the best guitar gear vids on the web. Extremely well done and informative. Thanks!

[@model_number_band]

That clean bit you played at the end with the delay and strat was f#cking sick... Such interesting chords.. Damn bro, you're making me want to practice and hang it up at the same time. Rock out on tour this summer. Peace from Charleston, SC

[@ivangil-silva2044]

I have a Bogen PA from the 50's and just got an Orange Tiny Terror. They get close but damn, that is as clean as a twin with the grit of plexi type tone. Heaven.

[@naminnooman]

what a beautiful review despite at 240. What great playing and what great tones!

[@AC-pu2eh]

Nice job!! Your videos have really Come a long way and progressed since then

[@PeteThorn]

Yes, both the 187 and the 30 are single channel models. The 18 is around $1700-1800 I think

[@PeteThorn]

they are greenbacks, except for the hendrix stuff and the clean bit towards the end- those are celestion blues in an open back cab

[@lessamuelson]

that's the best demo I've ever seen. songs we all know, different guitars, short and to the point demo's. please, do more demo's

[@wickedmojo]

great stuff Pete! thanks for taking the time. you're videos are awesome!

[@PeteThorn]

nah, i did this at a studio and used the mics that were available there... the royers are wonderful, the trion is nice too

[@OgreDaddy]

Pete, Once again thanks for your effort to show us all another fantastic amp. It's one thing to live the dream, but you Sir, share the dream with your generous contributions to the music community. Bravo! This one is suhr to get a lot of attention! The fact that this model is cathode biased makes it even more desirable for it's versatility. I'm also certain the EL34's give this amp considerably improved warmth and clean headroom over the 18.

[@skifastrockhard]

Very nice. The crunch still has great clarity, sign of a great amp. Nice bell like harmonics. Great demo--thanks!

[@aquadog]

that power scaling sounds incredible thanks pete!

[@PeteThorn]

No, it actually has more clean headroom for sure.

[@koflan]

That Suhr tele is fanTASTIC.

[@PeteThorn]

@WoWandMetalFTW Well I ain't Steve Vai or whatever... :) but I am a busy working guitarist. I play with Chris Cornell, Melissa Etheridge, Don Henley, etc. So I guess some folks think that means I know what's what with amps/guitars etc. You be the judge. I'm not the typical dude in band with record deal, but I'm busy doing "high profile" gigs. And I need quality versatile gear to cover all that ground. So I use Suhr gear. Cause it's awesome.

[@CrossoverChris]

Great video, thanks for the indepth demo Pete! I'm a big fan of your playing, great stuff as always. Would love to see a demo of your divided by 13 amps too!

[@delandreese]

I find Pete's reviews very helpful indeed which is why I've subscribed.. Many Thanks..

[@Dayton-Swords]

@JamesLimborg hey i think that the volume change is the compression that youtube adds to audio

[@Zach-Rosicka]

Love the Mother's Finest licks! Mr. Thorn you are awesome!

[@rsl84416]

I have to say thats the best sound to come out of a telecaster that I've ever seen.

[@Auen73]

Some very convincing Hendrix tones for sure.Great playing as usual Pete. Love the sounds this amp puts out. Seems to handle pedals really well. A way cool amp for sure!

[@21bkking]

HI Pete , wanted to ask you which amp you prefer , the old Bogner Shivas with the aluminum chassis , not green or the Suhr Badger 30 . I know they are 30 watt vs. 90 watt but I just wanted to get your thoughts. I really wanted to use either amp for a pedal platform. Which gain do you prefer the Badger or the Bogner Shiva? Thanks, Man. Great playing, man !!!

[@ggparma1]

this way to do demos is the best! thank Pete

[@knikk77]

I have the Badger 30. Mine does not vary in volume by it self. I use pedals on a clean setting with this amp, maybe not the best because the lower gain i have the less bass you get and gets thin. I have tried other preamps (JMP-1 directly in the effects return and the guitar directly into the JMP-1, there it has plenty of bass. I suggest you check out the Suhr PT-100! 3 channel. GREAT clean channel! Great distortion channel, like a blend of JCM800 and Peavey 5150, HIGH gain!

[@PeteThorn]

Only so much time! Just decided to use the 3 guitars...

[@PeteThorn]

Tromso! I loved that place. i do use the amp live, mostly I keep it home for recording though.

[@PeteThorn]

Yes it's a killer guitar!

[@aquadog]

that power scaling is incredible

[@PeteThorn]

WB pickups.... they are a vintage wire PAF type

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks! Starting to work on a solo CD now. Also check out the self titled Forty foot Echo album- a cool modern rock band I was in (available on Itunes, etc.). Also played alot of guitar on the new Daniel Powter album, coming out in a month or so.

[@gitarrenvogel]

That Suhr Tele crunch sounds awesome...

[@delandreese]

Guthrie Govan uses this with his band The Aristocrats whom I've seen live! On my return home after seeing the Paris gig I've sold my amp to get this amp because the tones are killer.. Used with a Suhr Kokoboost it just rocks! It cleans up nicely using the guitars volume knob or a volume pedal!

[@JamesRussoMillas]

well depending on what laney model some sound similar. they have that nasal sounding distortion which i love

[@sniperv]

I hate it when you do these demos. Makes me want to get it. As always great playing and sick tone Pete!

[@stekks]

Thanks Pete! Clean Strat tones were especially good imo!

[@ivan80jkd]

great play, great tone, great amp!!!

[@RaúlCabezalí]

Excellent demo! Excellent demoer! Excellent playing, excellent tone, excellent, excellent, excellent, 10/5 stars AAAAA+++++!!

[@colbys1019]

Peter, how about a demo of the infamous Fractal Audio Axe-fx? Heard your audio demo on the forum(insane), but would like to see a up close and personal demo like you do in your demos. Expecting my Axe-fx Ultra tuesday next week. There are some demos up already but just showing the U2 sounds mainly. I would like to here the versatility it has to perform all styles of music. Help us out and give us a Peter Thorn in depth review/demo. PLEASE! Thanks!

[@joelbyrne]

Youve got a great style man, especially like the Telecaster section(crunch). Thumbs up!!!

[@PeteThorn]

it's just something I came up with years ago.. still untitled. got any ideas?

[@ScottChansoda]

Great demo, Pete. Thanks so much. -Dave

[@mityjoeyoungxnj]

Sounds great Pete! Do you find that the Abunai 2 works well with humbuckers too?? thanks

[@einsteincreative]

I like this amp. Wiash I could try it. The biggest issue is that its a one channel. I am sick of pedals. I used to only use my clean tone, and then my ts808 which I still use. This is a great amp, might get it anyway..just wondering if sure had a low watt amp with more than one channel with this quality.

[@StudioRat320]

whats the asking price for one of these?? Sounds like a cross between a great Vox and a great Marshall......frickin awesome

[@81giorikas]

Very nice! But the 18 has that xtra something. The 30 has obviously a fuller sound but this is not always the defining detail.

[@SSVplus]

True. The Badger 18 is the best in the badger series. Got it right the first time. Rich 3D cleans and edge of dirt. The Badger 30 sounds like a JCM800 with cleans. Too grainy.

[@roba1899]

love your insight here! I was wondering that exact same thing. I cannot imagine a better bridge humbucker than my Suhr DSH+ but the Gravity Storm neck sounds dull and dark harmonically next to the Suhr. Do you guys have any suggestions on a neck pickup?

[@andreaswindfeld]

Really nice amp, and a great demo. I am currently looking for one of these babies:). That looks like a really cool strat. what is it? Do you have some pics somewhere online?

[@AweL3ss]

That Hendrix cover was beautiful

[@jimbobmcgrath]

very nice demo! brilliant!

[@BARKERDYLAN]

Thanks for the detail on the new Badger, sounds a little tougher than the little fella.Have you ditched the trion now in favour of the royer? I'm on the trion/57 combo but you've got me wondering...Cheers, Martin

[@ashevilleguy]

Hey Pete, Thanks for the Video and great tones. I'm a single channel amp/ pedals player and just received my Badger 30 last week. Great sounding amp! What type of vanneer, body wood, and pickups does your root beer Suhr tele have that you used on the T.C. Nova demo? Thanks!

[@PeteThorn]

I think they are up around $2000

[@ozicwgrl]

Fantastic demo, sounds incredible!. Anyone know the song that starts around 3:46 and the one after that?

[@soren650]

Oh... Uh, I haven't thought of that yet ;) But it sounds very advanced and beautiful too. You got tabs for it?

[@alvarolblanco]

My favourites 3 amps are: Vox Ac30, Marshall 1987x and Suhr Badger

[@rsl84416]

I really want to know about that strat, I'm looking for one and some I don't like, and that is the sound I'm looking for. If you could tell me what it is I would really appriciate it. P.S. I enjoyed seeing you with Chris Cornell

[@homenote]

Man I can actually "feel" that strat. Mixed with the soft lighting and goldesh glows coming off the light on the amp.. Ok I'm getting weird. Hey what pups in the R9? Another bad ass demo!

[@scottymaxxx]

@sinasl1 -- great infop, but one question,. How does it stand out on stage for stage sound? Is it loud enough for movement or do you have your sound goin thru your in ear monitors? Am I missing something?

[@Stringprodigy]

Sweet, Pete! What are the main differences between the Badger and your PT amp? (besides wattage)

[@andrewt248]

I'd have to agree, but have you heard Brad Paisley play a Tele through a Dr. Z? That sounds really good, too!

[@MrSandydillon]

Cool tone for a little amp Good job with Little Wing

[@gregsteffey1266]

Great demo, so great I bought one! I got a 2017 Badger 30 head. I sold my DR Z Zlux for this and could not be happier. Thanks Pete. Oh yeah, did you ever try a Mojo Hand FX Rook? Its my favorite OD at the moment.

[@cwalker67]

Bought one after watching your demo 100 times. :) Best demo clip ever. Suhr give you commission? Ha!

[@vincemanmusic]

hi Pete, I'm looking at this video again and again (as well as other with you playiing), and I must say that you are a real inspiration when it comes to playing, tone and taste... (I mean it really). I have the oportunity to buy either a badger 30 or a Od100 classic + in the next few days... I could do with either ways or using them (1 chanel with pedals or 2 channels in the studio as well as on stage), but when it comes to tone, what would be your choice? All the best, Vincent

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Yeah i believe it. Honestly a 50 watt combo is all you'll ever need

[@rsl84416]

I have to say thats an admirable sound too, but this is pure rock n roll, and I'm not a country guy. But his sound is my favorite country guitar sound. It ought to be good with Dr. Zs and Trainwrecks. He puts some serious money into his amps.

[@kevins4222]

Wow that REALLY sounded like the Little Wing tone from the album.

[@wannabweiland]

Pete, dude, you're the man. You could demo some stain remover or tennis balls and make it look cool. Excellent chops.

[@mcflopper]

Did the tone controls stay set as they are in the intro of the video, or were they changed when the gain and power scaling were changed?

[@Slayerman256]

Could you tell me how old is your strat ? It looks very vintage and it sounds crazy ! Awesome job man !

[@motokev]

very good HENDRIX chops

[@vintagepearlguitars]

Tasty playing!

[@jman70SS]

What song are you playing from 2:07-2:40? I feel like i should know but i can't place it. Great vid by the way.

[@drumbeater0]

that first clean section you played with delay using the strat....what the heck is that?? sounds great btw!

[@nickthenail]

Pete, if you were on a desert island (and it had electricity) and you were allowed one amp, what would it be? Badger,Concord, FTR 37, etc?

[@tanukibrahma]

Killer sounding strat!

[@oolaef]

awesome demo, really comprehensive! what were you playing at 8:10? your own stuff? sounds really awesome anyway :)

[@brwilli6]

Great tele chops man! 3:46 custard pie. Don't hear that one too often. Gotta put a G in the bass of that F chord at 4:06 though. Classic page!! Love the amp. You'd sound great through anything. ;)

[@1Mig777]

8:08 sounds like steve vai tone to me; overall, since I heard the Suhr Hedgehog, I was checking into their amps, and love 'em. Also like your work with Chris Cornell.

[@mijmar67]

Beautiful.

[@Bsquared1972]

Wow, great demo, dude. reat playing, great tone! BB

[@SuperHotrod4]

Does the clean sound resemble anything like a Bassman, I hear a similar color in the clean tone over the internet.

[@billsstudio2528]

For some reason, I just dig the sound of EL34's. With all the IR's, EL84 iterations, etc....the EL34 based amps sound more rockier and less fizzy.

[@guitaralbert0]

that is a sweet sounding amp.

[@gtrtuben]

why this amp seem to have less clean headroom than the badger 18?

[@PeteThorn]

my Suhr PT100!

[@Goosemeyer]

that's kinda the point. To get a Marshall Major to sound like that, you'd be over 100Db by the time you had power valve distortion. Also, 100 watts isn't twice as loud as 50, that's a common misconception. a Fender SuperSonic is 22 watts and will pop your dental fillings.. it's banging loud.

[@caspermaster-com]

You got soul in your playing.

[@vangit]

I know this is an old video, not sure if you remember, but in the scaling demo, are you using pedal for the gain? Or is the gain all amp?

[@ZachWish]

Wow, that Les Paul sounds great through this amp! Any idea what pickups are in it?

[@sebm89]

is the 30 just louder than the 18, or does it have a slight different tone?

[@JaCkMiChEaLs0n]

nice ... hmm something just hit me if there are any know-it-alls watching this could you write a list of the songs he's playing

[@soren650]

It's something he wrote himself. I asked the very same question quite a while ago :) And no, he doesn't have tabs for it ;-)

[@gessopalena]

Pete Thorn, BEST reviews on the web.......Only problem......I want everything that he demos!

[@alvarolblanco]

Little wing, love amp love hendrix love music

[@vchizzle]

Wow...incredible.

[@youtubauser]

Wow, what are you playing from 8:00 - 8:37? That sounds beautiful man.

[@danechka06]

what model of strato is that one you play little wing ? ...thanks

[@TheCrystalyne]

Great demo, really great....