The Ultimate Doom Metal Amp Shootout “PT 3” Matamp GT120 | Sunn Model T | Orange OR120 | Matamp GT1

[@FuzzedDrones]

*** Winner of Round 2 SCIENCE MOTHER***

[@jaclax96]

Yer gat damn right

[@danielkosmider8715]

Clearly!

[@steepmike7872]

This one is tough both Matamps sounded phenomenal. But I think the high end character of the GT1 just does it for me in a mix. Right amount of sizzle with not to much white noise along with it.

[@Doomsayer1977]

The Gt120 had the sizzle that I like. Both Matamp cut through great. They all sound amazing.

[@JPTRFX]

The white matamp!!!! By far

[@FuzzedDrones]

Wow you shocked me with this . Really thought you would be all for the T . But the GT1 is a heck of a amp .

[@JPTRFX]

Model t does one good sound and that’s it (but of cause it’s killer) but the white one just sounds good

[@Oaklandguitars]

That GT1! Oh boy!

[@chriswakfer4473]

The matamps all the way in the mix!!! But I imagine one of those and the sunn would pair well in stereo. Specifically, i vote for the GT120

[@elfabso]

Surprisingly, the GT1 sounded best to my ears.

[@jmstep67]

Cant wait for solid state round 🤘🏾😩

[@OzzArg]

GT1 sounds like hell!

[@geekcritique181]

Matamp gt1. So far of all these i liked the best

[@intrentnet]

1) Sunn 2) GT1 3) GT120 4) OR120. All these sounded great I. The mix for different reasons. The matamps surprised me with how they stood out in the “solo” section of the mix but the Sunn sounded the best to me overall. Another great video!

[@dakotaperry6476]

I’d almost give an arm and a leg for any of those amps, they all sound awesome, but the Matamp GT1 just sounded absolutely perfect here. Man I wish my dream amps were a bit cheaper haha. Keep up the awesome videos, you channel has quickly became my go to channel for doom gear!

[@FuzzedDrones]

I really appreciate that . Glad to have you hear . We have a lot more in store coming very soon . Thanks for checking this one out !

[@dustincleary8161]

I would advise against giving an arm for a guitar amp. Opt for both legs, or you will be spending a lot of time staring at your new amp.

[@vigil9135]

Model t is king! Gt120 sounds awesome aswell

[@FuzzedDrones]

Right on ! I thought it would be between those two . But the GT1 is crushing it right now . Thanks for voting 🗳️

[@danielkosmider8715]

Matamp GT-120MV on its own with no pedals.Fzach ! No such thing as clean tones. That's awesome. Down to the matter though. They are all ridiculously great amps. With pedals makes a world of difference. I own the Gt120 and two Sunns for the reason that they are the pinnacle of overdriven fuzz amps with completely different sounds that compliment each other so well. The Orange while still great sounds like rattling aluminum foil to my ears. Gt1 sounded good. No personal experience with that one though. I also own a Laney AOR 100 Pro tube lead and can attest to that being the ultimate Doom sound. Thanks guys. This was an amazing shootout. Great work gang!

[@FuzzedDrones]

Thanks for watching this one man . I wonder if will have a final video with the GT120 and Protube 🤘🏻.

[@shroomlord682]

really liking the sunn model t here, just enough mids to be present and its super juicy

[@FuzzedDrones]

The T definitely has that mid range growl . I’m really hoping to find another one soon . I miss having mine .

[@LeftHandedRightHanded]

You know I'm always at these premieres! Love them!

[@FuzzedDrones]

Always appreciated! I hope you like this one !

[@trysth]

Matamp GT120!

[@moonicproductions]

Damn, this was super cool and the shootout I was hoping to hear someday. It would be sick to hear an amp from Electric as well!

[@FuzzedDrones]

Thanks man I appreciate that . I would love to do some demos of electrics . But you never see em around here . But when you do they are around 5k 👎🏻

[@chrisz6918]

Yeah, i like both Matamps. the Green has a certain kind of fuzz/sizzle in the Top End, which makes it cut more through the mix but it still keeps it together

[@ariangatollari3423]

Hard to choose between The GT1 and OR120, but there's something about the GT1 that speaks to me.

[@ferox965]

That Green sounds like a real firebreather.

[@thebrokenorder]

Matamp GT120 was the best all around for me. It cut through the mix and sounded awesome solo as well.

[@rawwwburrrtsreviews]

GT1 sounds the best of the bunch *on its own* here so it gets my vote.

[@benwaddell3510]

Very lucky to say I own 3 of those 4 Amps. Had the model t for nearly 20 years (Gen 1 & 2) Sold my Gen 2 to purchase both GT120 & GT1. They’re all sensational amps & do their own thing. The one I’d least likely part with is my Gen 1 Model T … absolutely monstrous when cranked))) Nice vid Zach 💪🏼 Look forward to the solid state section coming next.

[@FuzzedDrones]

Getting rid of my Model T has been one of my biggest regrets . But at the time I had my GT120 and that’s all I used . I would love to get another T soon . But with the prices of them now a days . I don’t think that will ever happen again unfortunately. Thank you for checking this one out ! I hope your enjoyed it .

[@jmstep67]

After seeing you crank the master on all these amps -> 😳 I know it's not over yet but it's the Model T for me, that Matamp GT120 was incredible though

[@conorfowler]

Matamp GT120 for me. I love the Model T sound, but the Matamps really stood out for me here, especially the low end of the GT120. The Orange sounded kind of lifeless next to the rest, especially during the 'In the mix' section without pedals.

[@FuzzedDrones]

Yeah that OR120 just never did it for me . It’s kind of a boring amp iMO.

[@fedir_sh]

I like both Sunn and Green Matamp... Let Matamp-120 will be the winner, IMHO.

[@jaredt3985]

They’re all awesome, but I have to give the edge to the Model T myself. It just sounds so brutal in its own way.

[@FuzzedDrones]

Can’t go wrong with the T 🤘🏻

[@donewithmodernlife]

GT1 gets it for me, which is very helpful as I’m planning to buy a Matamp soon & am trying to decide what fits me best. Thinking it’s going to be a GT2 as I like having the channel switching capabilities. GT120MV was a close second though.

[@chzzyg2698]

It might be because I'm going through a Sunn phase, but I like the Sunn tone the best, with Orange behind it.

[@MarkB.Guitar]

I like to think that if the OR120 and Model T had a baby, it'd be something like the GT120. There's something in the metallic, grinding upper mids that sounds very similar between the Model T and the GT120. I love them all but I think my vote is for the GT120 as the best overall.

[@ColbyJohnson303]

While they all sounded great, I was surprised that I didn't like the Model T or GT120MV as much as I thought I would! For me the GT1 takes it, it has that nice high-end that sounds so pleasant to my ears

[@matthieugdo910]

On this round, the GT1 really stood out, followed by the Model T. The OR 120 sounded super cool but I see it mostly kicking asses for desert rock / revival rock infused type of stoner, even for psych rather than for any doom / sludge etc. The GT120 sounded very good but I felt it had less character than the three others. So my vote goes to the GT1! That being said, this is what I prefer on their own or with the Massif, it could be very different with other pedals etc.

[@DaNooch669]

Can't go wrong with the GT1. Gonna be getting one soon

[@FuzzedDrones]

Sweet ! I think I’m going to be on the look out for one now after this.

[@bob.v.]

What a brutal round! I can't believe I'm saying this, considering I own or have owned the GT120MV, OR120 and a T... but that GT1 gets my vote. I'd be curious if an Orange Overdrive master volume would hang better with that crowd.

[@andrews6505]

Matamp GT1 ... it has such an excellent aggressive bite to it

[@FuzzedDrones]

I definitely does ⚡️

[@ianhill5074]

If i was gonna go no pedals, guitar straight into amp it would be the GT120. I love pedals too much, though, so the GT1 is my pick.

[@FuzzedDrones]

Fair enough !

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

For my the GT1 took first place… It just has such a resonating musical growl to it, really cuts, has great note separation, yet retains its thick low end. I felt this way in both in the mix and when it was just the amp… really making me want one now. I thought the GT120 was a close second, but the GT1 took first for me, just because of all the qualities I mentioned. The Sunn was great too, but just didn’t have some of the things I really liked about the GT1. Being a huge Orange fan, especially the Rockerverb, I was surprised at how much the OR120 didn’t resonate with me… it sounded muffled and lacking in dynamics, both in the mix and alone. I just did not have the grunt or cut of any of the other amps, and sounded like I was listening to it through the wall, from the room next door. Man I want a GT1, damn it!

[@loolymoolydude]

I own a GT1 and love it. One thing I wish was compared in the video is the amp set to master volume mode or "GTO" I think? To me this changes the response to pedals a lot and I prefer it if I'm using fuzz in front of the amp. If I want the gain from the amp only, that's when I would use it in master volume mode.

[@palmmoot]

Anything with Frost Giant's The Mountain in front of it is already a winner, love that pedal. Green Matamp GT120 for me this go around

[@FuzzedDrones]

Had to have frost giant in this video of course ! Eric is such a great dude .

[@EricMerrow]

I was surprised by this one, I was almost positive I would vote for the model T going into the video. But after watching I think the Matamp GT120 get my vote!

[@FuzzedDrones]

That’s where my head was at . I knew it would be between those two for sure . But after listening to it a few times . The GT120MV just did it for me . All great amps imo , but the GT120MV just takes it .

[@FleshOnGear]

This is tough. I have a ‘72 OR120 and it sounds way better than the one you have here. The GT120MV is a stone cold classic. But in this video the GT1 has richer mids than the GT120. Final answer: GT1 was my favorite here.

[@Pedaltvchannel]

Excellent video 🤘💥

[@timothyleary5234]

I have a GT1 and im still in the process of bonding with it but this video tells me i made the right decision. So far the amp took every pedal without overcompressing or choking out like my dual dark 100 used to...

[@FuzzedDrones]

Very solid choice iMO . I think the GT1 is just a better amp overall compare to the Dual Dark . We did that amp last round and it really didn’t do it for me .

[@cptclusterfunk7147]

GT120 is my personal favorite in this comparsion

[@FuzzedDrones]

It’s one of my favorite amps I own . It’s such a solid amp .

[@loganfreng9877]

The gt-120 did it for me enough gain on tap, it’s and amazing pedal platform and sounds phenomenal in the mix.

[@FuzzedDrones]

Agreed! Thanks for checking this out !

[@garrettboomerbender]

GT1

[@FuzzedDrones]

Solid 🤘🏻

[@rk28984]

Matamp GT120 for me, second is the Sunn Model T. Has a nice mix of meat and ugly dirt. I played a original Orange Overdrive from the 70ies a few times (as a befriended band, who we share our rehearsal room with has one) it's nice but very clean with not that much gain and ways less volume than I expected. PS.: you are knocking it out of the park with your latest content, keep up the good work!

[@FuzzedDrones]

The T and GT120MV were my top two for sure . The OR120 is just blah for me . I’ve owned one and was never a major fan of it . I really appreciate that . Thank you for taking the time to check all these videos out . It’s very much appreciated!

[@TheSandokan86]

Damn!... :D I have to say Sunn Model T is the winner. Super super close second is the GT1. The sunn is a little "smoother" to my ears. Next is the GT120 sounding decent but a bit spitty/fizzy in the highs. Last is the Orange OR120, by a lot, here, in this company at least, it sounded somewhat gutless. I was hoping that it would not be the Model T so i would not feed the cult and resulting price increase... but... That said, i would get the GT1 as it is still available new for an acceptable price. So sound wise: Model T, realistic buyers choice: GT1 especially if they sound so close to my ears that i couldn't justify the price difference.

[@FuzzedDrones]

All great points . I really hope will have a affordable model T soon . But I highly doubt that 👎🏻. I can’t recommend Matamp enough . My experience with them was amazing .Hayden and his team right now are doing great things .

[@TheSandokan86]

@@FuzzedDrones I like Matamp in general. In the back of my head i wanted to get the GT120 at the right time ( read: have enough money to burn as it is kind of a vanity item for me ) but now i think i will go for the GT1. Yours is the MK I or MK II? any difference there? P.S. regarding the Model T, i expect the new model T - if it comes out - to be double the price of the GT1, and the GT120 for that matter, at the very least. Probably more. So there is that, regarding my "conclusion" in the original coment :)

[@SUNNofODIN]

The OR120 in this example is also the 90's version made for Gibson by Matamp, you can always quickly tell by the "skinny n". IIRC it isnt quite the same design as a 70's OR120 and the 70's tones are a bit more...dense? chewy?

[@decibelzebub]

Fuck yes! GT120 gets my vote.

[@FuzzedDrones]

🤘🏻

[@Intaminator]

Yeah, it's still the Model T for me. The Matamps sound killer though. I'm kinda surprised about the Orange. I wouldn't call it anemic or anything but it's not as brawny as I expected.

[@brycet1505]

My vote is for the GT120. The GT1 wins it in the mix, i think (although the GT120 and GT1 sounded pretty close, I think), but the GT120 wins overall for me.

[@phwildman124]

1. Model T 2. Matamp G120 3. Green 4. OR120 All excellent amps, though the Orange disappointed me a bit. It was a bit anemic in the mix, and didnt take off like id expect (having an Orange amp i adore myself).

[@MrDonc78]

FYI Hillbish has his GT120 pcb's and chasis' back in stock. Same guy that makes the sunn beta pre Buzz uses from the Melvins.

[@FuzzedDrones]

I saw that a few days ago . It definitely peaked my interest. But I knew I would never have time to get it done . But a great option for people who want that Gt120 tone .

[@FuzzEater]

This one was really close, they all sound good. I guess I’ll go with the Matamp GT1 just because it had the most wool to my ears, but damn it was close!

[@FuzzedDrones]

Solid choice thanks for checking this one out .

[@MycoGroove]

GREN MV ALLLLLLLLLL DAY

[@groteandreas1482]

Matamp GT1 (but i am biased)

[@FuzzedDrones]

Thanks for the vote ! GT1 is hitting the votes hard right now !

[@yaanno]

The Green is just over the top, fantastic, very bold. Not for all playing style, but that fizz and boom, amazing. The T is just the perfect balance (ofc way more options there to dial in the tone), ripping but massive headroom also (4 KT-88 are really shining there). The Orange is not that impressive for me, sill fantastic ofc. The White is probably more useful in different scenarios but hell that Green is just bold and beyond! In isolation all good but in the mix, T & Green is best to me in this kinda genre. On that note how the devil did you record these in full volume? :D

[@CTripodi1965]

This is definitely the toughest round thus far. I'm really impressed by the Matamp GT1, really good tone and sound. I have the Matamp GT120 in preamp pedal format, so I thought the amp would rule. I am a little disappointed in the Orange OR120, I thought it would do better in the mix. I have to give this win to the Sunn O))) Model T by a hair to the Matamp GT1. The amp sounded really well in the mix compared to the others.

[@DrDoomshroom]

This was the closest shootout so far. Im leaning toward the Green but they ALL sounded great. This one is tough.

[@FuzzedDrones]

Same here I love me some gt120 !

[@saturnskull1242]

I would take the gt1. Only thing I didn't like is how diming the master volume changed the sound.

[@FuzzedDrones]

Fair enough !

[@schachnorris3794]

MATAMP GT1 ❤

[@skreetis]

1. GT1 2. GT120 3. Model T 4. OR120 I probably could have swapped numbers 2 and 3. The Orange sounded odd based on what I’ve heard from them before. Maybe there’s something wrong with it?

[@discostuvw]

Matamp GT120

[@FuzzedDrones]

It’s a beast !

[@CSGmusical]

GT-120, 2nd GT-1 to me, I associate the Model T sound more for modern stuff but might be deftones fault!

[@baileyhauser8144]

GT120 tbh i was surprised how little i liked the or120

[@FuzzedDrones]

Yeah I was never really a fan of the or120 . I had one for a short period of time and sold . Really don’t miss it at all .

[@jamesstonehouse3448]

It was pretty dark. I built a 20W amp with an OR120 front end that's quite a bit brighter, but still has that extreme low end.

[@trccomedy3504]

GT120 MV !!!!

[@ryangray-vx1dx]

GT1 kills it

[@VIRAEMIAPHXAZ]

Matamp G1

[@РоманБатюченко-е7ц]

White matamp 🤤🤤🤤

[@FuzzedDrones]

Great pick the GT1 is taking a early lead !

[@LAZERBEAMBAND]

Holy shit that matamp gt120 sounds so good man!! Great channel… impressive video and riffs too! Nice gorilla amp! Is that a tc35 tube cruncher???? Do a vid on that lil guy too that was my very first amp, still have it!

[@adamants9918]

#1 GT120 #2 Sunn #3 GT1 #4 Orange

[@clugokillscluco]

I was rooting for the GT1 because i like the underdog but the GT120 is the winner. In the mix they were very close but isolated the GT120 pulls a away a bit IMO.

[@FuzzedDrones]

Well that under dog story might come true . The GT1 has been pulling in some strong Votes right now !

[@gooseabuse]

This round is much harder than the previous for me. I'd Say the Matamps won, my order is green>white>orange>sunn

[@FuzzedDrones]

Yeah this one was the hardest for me as well . All are such great amps . Thank you for checking this out and voting .

[@kurocustomaudio]

It's a tough one but I say GT120!

[@FuzzedDrones]

I can’t complain with that one .

[@vanndupappa]

Matamp GT 120 MV. But it’s a close call.

[@thomasjohnson7712]

I dont know...I think the Sunn Model T edges out the Orange by a hair for the top spot, with white Matamp coming in 3rd, green Matamp coming last. In the mix, the Sunn and Orange sound excellent, while both Matamps just sound meh. On their own the Matamps sound great though.

[@TomBrom323]

Wish someone would demo the Sound City 120 or the non master version of the gt120. GT1 is a great amp though, the guitarist from Frayle does a really good demo of it.

[@FuzzedDrones]

We had the Sound City in this for the clean amp video. But unfortunately it crapped the bed right before we got finished filming it . But we did replace it with a Sound City 50 Plus .

[@tbicks]

Not a bad sound in the bunch… Matamp GT1 had the most punch, Model T in close second (a bit less “fizzy” at times).

[@FuzzedDrones]

Absolutely I would be happy to have any of these amps .

[@_FrankMatthews_]

Hold the vote count! Let me throw in a late vote for the GT1.

[@groteandreas1482]

Hey Zach, that's a great comparison of the most legendary amps in the genre. I keep listening to it over and over again. Did you use the original Cthulhu Pickups?

[@FuzzedDrones]

Thank you ! And yes used the stock Cthulhu pickups with this one ! Glad you liked the video .

[@masterofreality230]

Mata GT1

[@FuzzedDrones]

Thanks for voting 🤘🏻

[@graemedixon6314]

Matamp gt1

[@adamrolny6909]

Green

[@necrohater]

Nothing compares to the mighty MODEL T

[@13aphomet]

My vote is goes to the Sunn Model T

[@FuzzedDrones]

Very solid choice 🤘🏻

[@weldken89]

Sun won it for me but matamp gt120 was a close second

[@sepherus]

It's so hard to pick this round. They all sounded so good! There's a reason why they've all been mainstays for as long as they have. Will you be telling us your picks at the end?

[@FuzzedDrones]

I knew this one would be hard for a lot of people . Absolutely my pick is the GT120MV all day 🤘🏻.

[@mattr.4029]

I owned the orange and the GT1 but i have to say in this Vid the T is the best...

[@michaelschaub4267]

GT120

[@FuzzedDrones]

🤘🏻

[@FFGG22E]

Green Matamp

[@bluecolander]

model T for me

[@FuzzedDrones]

Solid choice . Thanks for checking this one out . It’s been interesting seeing where everyone head at for this video . I honestly thought it be all GT120 or T . But the GT1 is slowly becoming the favorite . Thanks for checking this one out .

[@bluecolander]

GT1 would be my second choice, it does THAT tone perfectly. hard picking one, but T has wider freq response and while having really distinctive character, IMO it works best for the whole mix, bringing some kind of ambience to the whole record sound @@FuzzedDrones

[@Chris-mq3dp]

GT120 wins it for me

[@FuzzedDrones]

Same here !

[@nathanframe3508]

GT1 wins for me

[@MorganCav]

Never heard so many amps sound so bad

[@FuzzedDrones]

Great to hear that ! Looking forward to your videos . I’m sure it’s going to be amazing 🙌🏻.

[@Vhighking]

Matamp GT120