The FANTASTIC Little AMP That Nobody Knows About!! - The ZERO!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Did you guys like the traditional amp and cab tones the best, or did you prefer the analog speaker modeling? Either way, its awesome to see something so portable that actually sounds good! Enjoy :)

[@DMSProduktions]

Both good, but real speakers still sounded better! DOES it do overdrive?

[@Cristiano._.286]

What do u think about the ibanez grg 131 dx black

[@MikeJordanAA763]

Have you tried the little Traynor that looks similar?

[@Pharesm]

I think they sound good, but so do the Helix/GoPod simulations. And with amp simulations, the actual amp part of the amp becomes unneccessary for certain more convenient setups, while the FX it has don't match up in flexibility. Finally, the sound will change during mixing at least twice, and any subtle difference may or may not benefit your final track in an audible way. It does look like a nice solution for either purists or people who really keep it old-timey-pure for the love of it. That's certainly as valid as any reason for a different setup for different circumstances. I think it'll be a good amp for a lot of people, and a great amp for some people. Well thought out.

[@dragonclaw88]

bluguitar amp one is a real tube amp thats light years ahead of this thing..real tube...can be used anywhere in the world..over 100 watts down to barely a whisper..

[@Gjuby]

the sound is awesome, thanks again for the demo and as usual a fantastic film. my fave channel on YT ;-). 5:16 the kind of sound I am after. wish you had done the Mark Knopfler, position 2 ;-), but my most beloved clean strat into an amp already sounds the job!

[@laughingbuddha1709]

2:48 Darrell: "...and You ROCK." ...why, yes... ...yes I do... ;) great sounding little amp, thanks for sharing this!

[@benjyletouffu]

Hey Darrell! I've seen this pedal on instagram and wanted to know more about it! Thanks for making a review!

[@charlesharper7292]

That Strat is a beauty!

[@charly611pm]

That's a winner all the way around Darrell!!!

[@exploreandlearn101]

Avid supporter is now watching this very informative eposode. Happy watching every one.

[@evasanders7327]

That's is an amazing little amp.... Non sequitur...... Thank you so much for your instructional vids... Especially the intonation vid. You saved my sanity.... And more than a few guitars.... Much love for your channel.... THANK YOU.....

[@nickm.9474]

Not sure if you mentioned it but its also stereo. Thats pretty sick!

[@tonepilot]

It does sound really good. Nice little platform.

[@fishingphotographer]

Gotta love that signature Darrell Braun smile!

[@chloey6740]

This amp is awesome thanks for showing

[@arthurfarrel5794]

Great Video as always Darrel and that little amp sounds amazing... BTW, was that a little nod to Capt Lee Anderton with that riff around 9 min? It made me laugh even if it wasn't 🤣🤣

[@TomLuck]

That thing sounds REALLY good.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Man, to get so much from so little! Guess you don't judge a book by its cover! Awesome work man!

[@zackguitar07]

@Darrell Braun Guitar - on the topic of small portable amps, have you seen the DSM & Humboldt Electronics Simplifier? Pete Thorn, Brett Kingman, and Andertons all did exceptional demos of it. Only $299 USD for stereo Fender, Marshall, and Vox tones with built-in cab sims and very similar layout to the Zero.

[@jstnxprsn]

Really love your channel, Darrell. As far as mini-amps go there's no beating my Orange Micro Terror, but this one has a bit more power and a few more features. I have a request. I like to run some pretty heavily distorted sounds often, and have a lot of trouble with noise going into my interface. Perhaps you could test (or have tested?) amps or noise gates which do an awesome job of eliminating this issue? Thanks, brother.

[@Thermion]

Micro terror is really nice amp! Zero is also made in Europe with our own tech developement :D

[@tammycoates7816]

Little amp big sound🎶 loving it🍻

[@MeanMaoriMean555]

Great tone!

[@dyanvaschetto8216]

Lovely piece of gear Darrell! Great video and very interesting... You should try something from the "Nu-tube" Vox line!

[@budgetguitarist]

I really like the layout of that amp/pedal. The artwork is really cool, too.

[@charlesharper7292]

Like it. It's so compact, sounds good too! Durability? $$?

[@Buzzy-_-05]

Such a great AMP

[@GearGasms]

Ceres Lee Wowza! That is way more than I would have thought!

[@tatialo37]

Nice tones!!! Now I need a strat!!!

[@scottdoherty1989]

Darrell, you seem like just the guy for this experiment: ever tried Neck pickups in the Bridge position and vice versa? To see the tonal differences?

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Thermion have been around for years. They make some great pedals and some 20 and 30 watt amps. They have a good track record for reliability and rep of value for money. Check out the Heartbreaker Marshall-in-a-Box. It has a knob for both preamp and master just like real amp. Yes it has an output level too.Great pedal! If you are not subscriber you will miss out on great gear that no one else reviews. Worse yet from smaller builders that give better things for cheaper or competitive prices.

[@Thermion]

Thank you Paul! About Heartbreaker: You can use a Hearbreaker as a sencond channel for Zero using the preamp loop, and R mode for the pedal. It is all the same for Gasoline (high gain) and Breakthru (boosted AC30 tones)

[@Thermion]

And thank you so much for your Zero article on your blog!!

[@gaile2845]

Love this amp! Sounds great.

[@robertdurrwachter]

Sounds great! Where can I buy one? How much are they?

[@kevinshrum1841]

Hey Darrell, love what you do! I was wondering if you could do a review over Harley Benton products sometime? If not, still enjoy the videos and thanks for everything

[@joshuasydnee]

Nice piece of kit, can you plug straight into the PA?

[@jeffwinget5928]

I wonder how this would sound with a Mooer radar cab sim in the loop going direct out?

[@julianpark93]

This!

[@RicardoGLopez]

Where do they sell this Dynamic Hybrid Amp?

[@charly611pm]

Wow that guitar the amp and the wampler nice really nice

[@antlereddruid8359]

I'm always amazed by the clean tones Darrell can dial in. They sound so good.

[@Creatic58]

I didn’t know it was named after my wallet

[@Thermion]

It took us two seconds to get that. And then we rolled on floor...

[@DMSProduktions]

LOL! You still have the MOTHS don't you?

[@Rachels123]

Carrot cake Memez ha haha

[@rayschoch5882]

I already have more amps than I need or can use, regardless of the Zero's price, but it's always interesting to see where the technology and design are going.

[@HubertMessenger]

How much will it cost (unfortunately I didn‘t find anything about that, even not an average range). But this is an important question...

[@amirhosseinasadi1736]

@DarrelBraunGuitar can you test and review a Boss Katana MkII Amplifier? It turns out to be the most versatile amp for last 4 years I really wanna know your thoughts on that

[@flarkengamingyt8634]

Positive grid spark is more versatile

[@albertambo3510]

Did you mention this can be run stereo into to cabs

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

I don't really consider amps that require pedals to be portable. So that's one knock on Thermion's marketing

[@Thermion]

It all depends o wether you're a pedal lover or you like to just play with an amp and a guitar!

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

@@Thermion I don't think just amp and guitar is possible with this amp, it has only one channel, right? Can't play metal with just clean channel :D

[@johnwelch557]

Nice amp. I got rid of all my pedals, not gigging anymore. Just use amps with effects. This one is pricy, probably will limit sales. Sounds ok. Thank Darrell.

[@picksalot1]

Looks like a useful device for some people. The tones sounded good. What Audio Interface do you use - I've forgotten? Thanks

[@Dazzermas]

Hi there. I think you should have a look at the BlugGuitar Amp1. Pedal board amp. 4 channels and valve powered. 100 watts plus, midi controllable and patch memory. Awesome tone(s).

[@christiancatedral1141]

The effects loop si important to me because I'm thinking to replace the front of the amp with the pre amp of the thermion thru effects loop. Which one would you recommend? Milkman the amp 50w or Thermion?

[@slamrahovart9024]

Hey DB, love your content, have for a long while now. I was curious, I know you don't do a lot of "metal" stuff, but I would love of you could do a review of the Joyo R15 Pre Amp House. Both into a power amp and into a recording interface. Just an idea, but I really love your review style, and am pretty darn interested in that product.

[@derekg7365]

Sounds great through a cab and good through the interface. A tad pricey when there are other options out there for half the price ie tech 21 sans amp pl-1 or pl5 come to mind. But all analogue is seemingly the trick and taking pedals. Great video and cool product

[@Thermion]

Thanks Derek! Tech 21 products are awesome. Bear in mind that the Zero also has the stereo power amp, so it can take all kind of stereo gear and push it through a cab!

[@TeleCathster]

I think if they added some digital tech and had a way to load a few IRs would make this stand out more over the victory and other similar products. Especially with the ability to switch off the preamp you’re could have a Vox, Marshall etc preamp pedal and then switch to Alnico Blue or Greenbacks in an IR!

[@droliver]

It makes ZERO sense to add digital emulation/IR on board to this amp product. That pretty much guarantees obsolescence as the technology changes or the software/hardware is no longer supported as been evidenced multiple times over the last 4 decades. Much better to get a cheap IR loader or something like the Two Notes Torpedo M+ if you want IR's.

[@celestialode]

Sounded great when hooked into a cab and the XLR emulation was really nice in the clean sound. But when gain was introduced the result was garbage

[@slo_carry]

You should check out the DSM Simplifier Zero Watt Amp

[@ricmel8008]

Somehow my 40watt tube amp sounds louder than my 40watt solid state amp. I wonder how loud this amp is. 40watt tube loud or 40watt solid state loud? I do love it though and It will be at top of my purchase list.

[@216trixie]

solid-state loud. Tube amps are rated RMS, or running power. Their peaks are much higher. Analog and digital stuff is measured in maximum output. The actual power of this amp is probably around 15 or 20 watts.

[@Thermion]

Well, we measured it old school way :D With our power amp, Class D has less performance but much more harmonics, hence the 'low' watts rating

[@ricmel8008]

@@216trixie ok thanks much

[@ricmel8008]

@@Thermion thanks very much. This is a beautiful amp. I went on the website. I guess this amp is not in production as yet. The fish on the amp looks very scary, lol. But nice amp. One of the best sounding and practical amp I have heard in a long time.

[@thisismstre]

Awesome 😎👍

[@Simon-9986]

So this isn’t actually available yet?

[@uke_mike]

Being Canadian myself, I can really hear the Canuck in him when he says Reverb. Im east ontario and we pronounce it "REEverb"

[@billgross176]

Listen to him say “have a great dey”. :)

[@BoyAditya]

You mean "REUverb"

[@nehemiahzo_]

What is Calnadian

[@ppp9201]

@@nehemiahzo_ people who lives in Calnada... Duh

[@firstnugget]

Could you review a Tone King Imperial Mkii?

[@Godfreystrings]

Such a nice amp

[@ATreeForFive]

Any idea about it's price ?

[@bigdaddy1847]

So it's one of those amps that you can plug directly into the PA when playing out?

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

👍😁

[@hectichive889]

Hey I have a question... What’s up with using a mic in this video? I don’t really understand, I thought mics were used to input the audio from an amp to louder speakers for stages and stuff? Why do you need a mic in this video in front of your speakers or cabinet or whatever and what are you using it for? I’m new to all this

[@waynewhiteside]

Any idea how much this will cost?

[@ricklewis5804]

Wayne Whiteside Someone posted $670.

[@waynewhiteside]

@@ricklewis5804 Thanks. A little too much for me.

[@volkiruski1221]

Who is making this amp? Where in the world you can buy it? Internet dont say much, only your video is mentioned, I am curious for this map! Thanks for testing Darell.

[@volkiruski1221]

Ooooh, to fast wining, sorry, I found it, you said who the makers are...Thanks!

[@joesatchton212]

Glad to see products like this. Still, important to note that this is a Kickstarter product with all that that implies. Also, it appears to be a one trick pony for the most part, being a one channel, clean amp. Good if you want that sort of thing. Clearly this is following in the steps of the classic SansAmp line and more recently, Thomas Blug's BluGuitar NanoTube Amp pedals. For my money and tastes, the BluGuitar stuff is far superior to this but YMMV. Definitely nice to see efforts like this though.... :) @Darrell: Your channel is great - always fun and engaging and occasionally informative. But one thing I have noticed is that you appear to regularly omit key details about some of the products you showcase. In this case, the fact that the Zero is a Kickstarter item would seem to be a critical point to mention. Along those lines, it does seem that provide a bit less transparency inre: sponsorships, etc when demoing gear. I am not implying anything malicious at all. Still, it would seem to be proper to fully disclose whether you're purchasing all this gear directly or you're getting the gear from the companies and whether or not there are any strings attached with them giving you stuff. All I'm saying is that, these days, with the real, necessary focus on transparency, it might be a good idea for you to clarify in each case. I think we'd all appreciate it :)

[@GearGasms]

I did a quite obviously non sponsored demo of the PG Spark a week and a half ago if you like straight up no BS. That was run like a Kickstarter without being one and no disclosure to the customer. So many of us got pretty bent about that. I did a more positive and in depth review of the amp last Friday but it’s still very clear that I only demo what I buy. I don’t begrudge the larger channels doing the demos like these- my channel is just for fun and not my living In anyway. But yeah there’s a gap between tiny amateur channels doing low quality reviews and the big channels who get free stuff do do more of a demo.

[@JoshuaC923]

9:04 the captain's lick!

[@brisleeadams]

Was sure I wasn't the only one who noticed it ;)

[@dzjc01]

Since there is no pricing available, I'm guessing between $600-$800? Which would put it right at the price point of a real good tube amp.

[@zipcheckcheck]

A quick unrelated question, what are your top 3 T-style guitars for under $1000?

[@deadbabyjokes5319]

So It don't play by it self only with a speaker?

[@oldrrocr]

Darrell, where is the shirt that has a PRS on it? Did you PO Paul?

[@dragonclaw88]

bluguitar amp one is a real tube amp thats light years ahead of this thing..real tube...can be used anywhere in the world..over 100 watts down to barely a whisper.. made by a true gigging musician

[@jasonmendoza5850]

For the next video could u tell us how u keep your beard 🧔 in shape cause it’s nice

[@Rachels123]

I didn’t understand how you hooked it up on the second example.

[@Thermion]

He connected the XLR outputs (with analog speaker modelling) to his audio interface, and hit the recordt button! =D

[@VictorEMusique]

I see your Thermion and raise you a BluGuitar Amp1 Mercury edition :)

[@chriskilian2325]

This thermion is ugly AF and doesn't even come close to the Bluguitar Amp1 😂😂😂😂

[@VictorEMusique]

@@chriskilian2325 that's why I raised

[@chriskilian2325]

@@VictorEMusique I think Darrel boy folded🤣

[@gatunos08]

Fantastic

[@Epiphone1978]

Do a video about Bias FX2!!!

[@Timmlyboy]

Try the Bluguitar amp1! Very people seem to know about it, its a tube/solid state hybrid, weighs like 2lbs, and sounds better than even a lot of tube amps ive played

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

The preamp is really just 3 dirt pedals that are very good but there are conventional stomp boxes as good or better. The little tube thing is a good idea in theory but it does not do much unless you crank the amp.I played one for two years then sold it and got another Plexi head and an attenuator. It is all about practical applications but if you go that way a modeler has more plus than negative. A better idea would to use a real 12ax7 style preamp with Bluguitar amp section. It could still be about the same size it would just weigh a bit more.

I'm actually more interested in the X.

[@spharr]

@@Paul_Lenard_Ewing The later Mercury edition has some powersoak features which allow you get to the saturation point of the power amp tube at lower overall volume, and the powersoak doesn't eat your tone like a standard resistive load does. Lots of utility plus points, including the 100W power capability, and Midi switching. Definitely worth a review on this channel though.

[@Timmlyboy]

@@spharr yeah i have the mercury version, it also has a brighter voicing that i really like

[@TheRuachBand]

@Paul Ewing. Milkman, The Amp for floor amp with 12AX7.

[@barrycw1]

Would love to know price ...

[@mrviking715]

€595 but if you donate enough to Kickstarter you can get a 30% discount whenever they start manufacturing and selling them.

[@therangersinger]

Its pronounced "REEEEEEE-VERB" NOT "RIVUURB" damn you Darrel you are killing me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gotchagoing8843]

Beauty....eh ;}>

[@uke_mike]

​@@gotchagoing8843 must be from out west, parries more likely but not east or ontario, we say REEverb where I'm from

[@jstnxprsn]

LMFAO You tell 'em! (Such a shame you can't add a couple of gallons of reeeeeverb to your comment)

[@mememan1001]

Bro it doesn't matter if people pronounce reverb at least they are saying it.

[@SeemsLikeSomething]

I say “REEverb” myself but considering it’s derived from “Reverberate” it’s prolly more accurate the way he says it! 😏

[@ramzesrama8391]

mr Braun, please remove this destroying a guitar with a hammer part from intro. it hurts every time 😣 great content. keep on rockin

[@unknownminecraftian5147]

Same

[@ricklewis5804]

Stjepan Rama Have you seen that video? He was demonstrating the tone wood myth. By the end of the video almost all of the body had been sawed off and it sounded like it did at the beginning of the video.

[@ramzesrama8391]

@@ricklewis5804 yes i did. great video. but as guitar lover i must say, it hurts every time i see it.

[@alexvieira7945]

I was just watching one of your videos when i got the notification!!! Lol 😄

[@roev5296]

Guys i am confused between schecter banshee extree6 fr and Ibanez sa460. Someone help.

[@chrishartshorn6087]

How much is one of these?

[@MatsDagerlind]

The reason nobody knows abut this amp may be that it doesn't exist - at least not for the average Joe to buy. Thermion is doing some kind of crowd funding thing and to get one of these, you have to wait to sometime next year. There was an option to get it "already" in October this year, but that's gone now.. It seems like a really nice product, but I don't really see the point in sending it out to youtubers like Darrell this long before you can actually buy it. It's not like NAMM. It just makes customers angry and frustrated. As for the product itself, the only negative remark I have is that it ought to have a switch to disable the bulit in cab sim. I know Thermion prouds themselves of making an all analog product, but many other analog amps have this feature, like my Fender Bassbreaker, and I use it all the time since I get a better and more flexible result using IRs in Two Notes Wall of Sound.

[@hanifmckagan4448]

bruh what scale was that 4:45

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Well done Brother and thanks for sharing D! Be Well All!

[@activeandblind5701]

I propose the DBG drinking game - every time Darrell says, “you know” you take a shot. If you’re still standing after the video ends, you win!! 😂😂. Said with love Darrell, love the channel!!

[@chrish1590]

😂😂😂

[@WeeFreeMan78]

I'm so in love with this product. Too bad my account is dry...

[@ariannanoelle2314]

How much does this amp cost??

[@vladimird5280]

I actually liked it's own cab sound more

[@raffyzoo2130]

quilter hiway 101 reverb. takes pedals. :) :)

[@xzypergods9867]

Nice intro bro👌👌❤️

[@sigogglin]

As a beginner I got the Yamaha THR5 for 200 USD.

[@gk6993]

Thanks

[@vud1]

I've reserved one :D

[@narrvick]

How much was it? Just saw the video and I guess the funding already ended.

[@garbage8790]

Thermion sounds like some kind of headache medicine

[@Pharesm]

So from what I've seen tested with great sound and on sale for small money - amp, cab and mic modeling has not only come of age, but also can be had for a dime a dozen in 2020. For this reason, I feel fine going through a Mooer, or a GoPod, directly through my mixer, maybe with an H9 spliced in into my studio monitors or PA speakers... This amp is neat, but not for me - I'm not purist enough to forgoe the greater flexibility of a GoPod or similar.

[@Bimmer2047]

Man the world of amp has changed. I remember when no one would ever consider that amp because it’s solid state and not tube. But I guess the word “solid state” is not a thing anymore.

[@GearGasms]

No it kinda still is a thing. The price of this thing would make me look at Pod Go or HX stomp as those units can do a lot more. This would be great for a more traditional pedal board input though

[@jennojentsch8090]

'Did You ever tried the Bluguitar AMP1 Mercury Edition oder Iridium...? The best little amps you'll find...!!! ;-)

[@VictorEMusique]

I love my Amp1 ME

[@jorgea.9988]

I Love You, Darrell!

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

How much?

[@derekg7365]

$674 us or 912 cad approx according to Kickstarter.

[@RaxFx]

those XLR connectors are upsidedown

[@Thermion]

Yes, indeed :D That saved us a lot of room inside! In fact all connectors are, but jacks are hardly noticeable to be upside down

[@216trixie]

Not all analog. Has digital power amp.

[@Thermion]

Yes! The reverb and the power amp are digital. All said, the power amp is our own class D development meant for guitar and behaves much more like a transformed output power amp :D

[@chriskilian2325]

Bluguitar Amp1 is a much better option