The Ultimate Modelling Amp Shootout - Fender vs Marshall vs Blackstar vs Boss vs Line 6 vs Vox

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👆 Before you buy your next modelling amp, you must watch this video!
We discuss & demo the best selling modelling amps of 2016/17, and whilst we focus on some of the bigger modelling amps, you can also use this video to help you decide which of the smaller modelling amps would suit you too. We programmed each amp to get us our favourite clean tone, break up tone & hi gain tone.
And once you've decided which one you like the best, do us a favour & buy it from here :) www.andertons....
To skip to the amp you want to hear go to these times in the video
Vox VT100X - 2:16 goo.gl/wywaFd
Marshall Code 50 - 7:50 goo.gl/HKA8ff
Fender Mustang III v2 - 14:11 goo.gl/ccUSjS
Boss Katana 100 - 21:06 goo.gl/JwGyPQ
Blackstar ID60 TVP - 26:59 goo.gl/eigPOy
Blackstar ID Core 100 - 32:11 goo.gl/QpnmSK
Line 6 Spider V 60 - 37:18 goo.gl/t9Kocu
Guitars used:
Fender white opal strat goo.gl/WHgBrl
PRS SE custom 24 goo.gl/kb88AM
We don't use any pedals in this video - all the sounds you hear are from the amp, using the FX that are built in to that amp. The amps are mic'd up using the same mics & we don't process the audio to make anything sound better than it really is. If you're wondering why we didn't include amps like Orange Crush or Marshall MG, its because they aren't digital modelling amps.
Thanks for watching & please comment which amps you liked best & why.
Cheers
Rabea & Pete

[@samuelderoubaixart]

Vox VT100X - 2:16 > clean sound Fender - 4:11 > clean sound PRS - 4:48 > brok sound Fender - 5:19 > brok sound PRS - 5:48 > disto sound Fender - 6:12 > disto sound PRS - 6:47 Marshall Code 50 - 7:50 > clean sound Fender - 10:19 > clean sound PRS - 10:53 > brok sound Fender - 11:25 > brok sound PRS - 12:12 > disto sound Fender - 12:41 > disto sound PRS - 13:16 Fender Mustang III v2 - 14:11 > clean sound Fender - 16:04 > clean sound PRS - 17:00 > brok sound Fender - 17:36 > brok sound PRS - 18:31 > disto sound Fender - 19:08 > disto sound PRS - 19:51 Boss Katana 100 - 21:06 > clean sound Fender - 22:46 (23:57) > clean sound PRS - > brok sound Fender - > brok sound PRS - 24:50 > disto sound Fender - 25:20 > disto sound PRS - 25:54 Blackstar ID60 TVP - 26:59 > clean sound Fender - 28:34 > clean sound PRS - 28:57 > brok sound Fender - 29:20 > brok sound PRS - 30:09 > disto sound Fender - 30:48 > disto sound PRS - 30:31 31:25 Blackstar ID Core 100 - 32:11 > clean sound Fender - 34:11 > clean sound PRS - 34:53 > brok sound Fender - 35:18 > brok sound PRS - 50:10 > disto sound Fender - 36:07 > disto sound PRS - 36:35 Line 6 Spider V 60 - 37:18 > clean sound Fender - 41:14 > clean sound PRS - 41:48 > brok sound Fender - 42:24 > brok sound PRS - 43:03 > disto sound Fender - 43:36 > disto sound PRS - 44:15

[@EdgedWeeds]

Samuel Deroubaix Hero!

[@ethanmcgowan2746]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@msix90]

Samuel Deroubaix grazie

[@samuelderoubaixart]

I corrected one. Would you be kind and tell me the others mistakes? (But politely this time, PLEASE). Or, feel free to copy my comment, then correct the wrong timings that you've spotted, and past it. That would be more interresting than being insulting, You impolite man. (and, beeing French, please excuse my english)

[@brianknickerbocker8518]

Samuel, Men are always polite. Great job.

[@JuwanHoward05]

a 50 minute video on gear I can actually afford awesome

[@thetinker398]

JuwanHoward05 ikr

[@JuanReies]

I was thinking the same

[@Wickedsensations2001]

I can't afford

[@dizzy6947]

@@Wickedsensations2001 same dude

[@fiskrond9212]

@@Wickedsensations2001 If you really want a £250 amp.... put just £0.70 in a jamjar every day.. the price of a bag of crisps... then buy amp. It will take 1yr.. but you won't miss the money, and you'll appreciate it more when you do get it. Simplez.

[@jameslewis2635]

Ironically for a company who's amps are synonymous with driven tones, the Marshall had my favourite clean tones.

[@pedropontesaraujocastro8181]

Agreed.

[@matthewcolosus]

Clear tones Vox VXT100 Clean - 04:11 Marshall Code 50 - 10:18 Fender Mustang III v2 - 16:04 Boss Katana 100 - 22:47 Blackstar ID60 TVP - 28:34 Blackstar ID Core 100 - 34:10 Line 6 Spider V 60 - 41:14 Lead/Crunchy tones Vox VXT100 Clean - 05:19 Marshall Code 50 - 11:25 Fender Mustang III v2 - 17:36 Boss Katana 100 - 24:49 Blackstar ID60 TVP - ~29:20, 30:29 Blackstar ID Core 100 - 35:17 Line 6 Spider V 60 - 42:23

[@jkestner24370]

It doesn't even look like Pete touches the strings when he plays. So smooth and a pleasure to listen to.

[@mhdz10]

This is by far one of the best reviews Andertons has ever made. Why? Because: it is simple, it goes straight to the point, gives enough information, the amps compared are fair enough, and you put two great guitarrists that play two different styles using two different styles of pickups and guitars. It is really helpful. Great work guys!

[@matthewcolosus]

Reviews by Andertons on the amps featured in this episode; Marshall Code - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZnOpa2OjrmXd8U Vox VTX - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqmldZ2jn7OGkNE Boss Katana 100w (1) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIPJc5aBpMSlf68 Boss Katana 100w (2) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4W7gZJ5hsysnsU Blackstar ID TVP 15w v 30w - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJXco3epdtKdmsk Blackstar ID Core 100&150w - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZPcfKyVe7-prNU Line 6 Spider V (120W) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaSkdYCajKeHa6s PS Thank you Pete, Bea and the crew for this shoot out and all the reviews. Keep 'em coming!

[@ToxicxEternity]

Holy crap that strat is gorgeous.

[@AcornFox]

HNNNNgggggg. Do they take wives as trade-ins? Just kidding. Kinda.

[@cardkoda]

I'm not usually a fender guy, but I want that strat. Literally. Currently looking to buy one.

[@purrsnickety8269]

I recently purchased a VOX VT40X and I couldn't be happier with it. I tried out a few of these amps in store and found this to be the best sounding with the most options.

[@Schweini_1983]

I ended up going with the vt20x. It's plenty loud enough and tons of features. Also I love the vox look

[@Bikeadelic]

Tone libary thing isn't on android otherwise it would be a no brainer

[@MrDoc-xi4jz]

Of ALL of the People who do this, I would have have to say that you guys are the best. You actually have genuine reactions to each and every amp in different ways plus you actually realistically go over pro’s and con’s of each amp. You all really helped and assisted me in narrowing my search down. Keep on keeping on

[@rich-lf1bm]

Right! It gave me an opportunity to hear them on and make my mind up.

[@lndrldcold1762]

I think the VOX sounded the most tube like. Its the best all around. Love the Tone Room App that it comes with as well.

[@BladeDoomer86]

Just got mine, amazingly close to an All-tube Vox.. Tried both side by side

[@formulajuan5762]

@@BladeDoomer86 Awesome, I've just ordered one. Looking forward to it :D

[@BladeDoomer86]

@@formulajuan5762 Great! Subscribe to the Facebook group too, you'll find a lot of info there. Also, did you try it first? It's always a good idea before buying an amp, so many choices!

[@kip_san]

VT or AV I cant decide and have no dealer close by to try any. Any suggestions??

[@lndrldcold1762]

@@kip_san VT by far. The AV was a big big disappointment. The gain channels on that amp are horrible. The only modeling amp they don't talk about and might be the best in the Peavey Vypyr VIP2. It's certainly the best for high gain. Also the Positive Grid Spark. I got mine in two weeks. Not sure why everyone else has had to wait.

[@corinbishop]

Fascinating. Katana, Blackstar and Line 6 are really good. The rest sound like toys.

[@jamescarter-cv6no]

Now that's how a Review should be done . 2 guitars that are polar opposites of each other. starting out soft and kicking it up a notch each step up. . I'am in the market for an amp in that size and a PRS. I got the most out of this review. Thanks Guys . 2 thumbs UP.

[@artworkbysketch]

Very informative. Always casting all of Andertons video to my living room TV to see what ya'll have for us. You guys help out the guitarist community a lot. Thank you guys and keep it up.

[@Strabbs12345]

Rabeas an amazing player, but Pete is a fucking monster! Where does he get these endless streams of licks and orogressions? Amazing, genuinely amazing

[@JoeyDDuran]

He has easily become one of my favorite guitarists.

[@4menshenin]

Have been a long-time user of vox vt40, but that fender made me think about my life...

[@Gitfiddle]

The Fender is surprisingly good. I've had it for a while. I don't gig it but I do take it to practice and play it frequently at home. Very good amp. The Fender cleans are superb. The overdrive.... meh expect for the super sonic model. The super sonic model actually kicks serious ass.

[@BladeDoomer86]

Just bought the vt40x, but the fender superchamp x2 was a very close call.. If you're still looking for a new amp, try it in store, very cool tube amp

[@rwsjr123]

These guys play so well that if you can get a sound out it then they can make it work. Just goes to prove that it's always more about the hands of the player.

[@user-ok6ef9zn4f]

*Brain

[@PeterDad60]

I love my Marshall Code 50! I returned the first one because I did not understand how to set it up. I hated that amp! The second one is exactly the same so I spent time figuring out how to use it. At first I hated it too! But after spending time learning how to set it up I now have the best clean sound that I have ever heard and it comes out of my Marshall Code 50. I am thinking about getting another one for stereo. Either that or the 100 watt head ans 4 x 12 cab. I'm sure the Code 50 will hold up it's end in a stereo configuration with the 100 watt head and 4 x 12 cab. I also love the JCM 800 sound from the Code 50. I had for many years a hot rodded JCM 900 with a Full Stack of 1960A and 1960B cab's. The Code 50 set to JCM 800 is real close and that coming from a $250 amp is amazing. I like my Code 50 so much that even though I am addicted to shopping for another new amp I can't bring myself to purchase one because I have my trusty Marshall Code 50, which I know sounds better.

[@judosailor]

Great vid, guys. Very informative. Not gonna lie, though. I prefer when you're each give your pick and explain why in these shootouts.

[@ValKitsakis]

Can someone tell me what books I have to study, what lessons I have to learn to sound like Danish Pete? I trully LOVE his slow jazzy chops. Amazing vibe!

[@toledo2983]

the danish voice accent is best achieved by speaking danish language as much as you can. Then mix this up with a sloppy brit speaking and you will get almost there sounding like danish Pete. Maybe a tongue piercing will be helpfull...

[@JazzzRockFuzion]

About a month ago - after much deliberation and careful vetting - I pulled the trigger on the Boss Katana 100 1x12". For me, it came down to the Boss vs. the Blackstar ID:60 TVP...in the end, I decided to save the $170 USD and roll with the Boss. I couldn't be more pleased with my choice. The Boss, while deceptively simple at first glance, can be *just as deep and tweaky* as any of the other amps, once you hook up the Tone Studio software via USB. However, if you *want* to keep it straightforward, the physical control panel is the most elegant and no-nonsense of any digital amp out there. Additionally, the EQ, Presence and Gain controls are incredibly sensitive and can dramatically alter the tone just by themselves. This is an awesome video comparo, which definitely reinforces my decision to rock the Katana! Kudos to Rabea and Danish Pete for the tasteful playing/demoing of each unit! Cheers!

[@rohanjangam511]

How's it holding up two years later? Would you buy one again if you had to?

[@stephenrochester6309]

Rohan Jangam I’d be interested to know. I just bought the exact same and very happy with it.

[@guitagious9464]

Love hearing these guys just noodling around. Loads of talent between the two of them.

[@allanjcarpenter]

To my ear, the Code had the best clean tone with the Strat. Really gorgeous and lively. I have to get a Code as a backup to my DSL.

[@MrDoc-xi4jz]

You are making my Modeling Amp Choices so, so much easier. I believe that I have watched and listened to you two at least three times easily narrowing down my choices. Almost there. Watching all the good parts at least one more time...

[@iysaw]

Hi Bea, Hi Pete.

[@JunkieMonkey321]

was about to say the same

[@ikhsanhasbi657]

was about to reply the same

[@harrysouter2304]

was about to bring about communism

[@Driftuner]

was about to communist the same

[@iysaw]

What boring comments zzzz

[@salvispot90]

I wish the demo on the fender Mustang (clean) didn't end. truly blissful.

[@RackhirTheRed]

I've been perfectly happy with the Fender Mustang I got when they first came out. It certainly won't replace any of my tube amps but it's great for gigs. Well worth the money IMO. Great video guys. Thumbs up.

[@MichaelLloyd]

I'm impressed that you guys still play extremely well after a full day of shooting video.

[@jacoblim6621]

Winner of the clean tones goes to the Vox. It also has some nice crunch tones as well. I think the ID Series TVP was the best sounding overall. Liked the Katana too, but the TVP was the winner.

[@mihaiad86]

The Blackstar is doing a really good job.

[@luluskywo]

Would've been nice of you guys to give an opinion, even a subjective one.

[@quasarpuffs]

I was going to post this same comment. In past shootouts they've always offered their opinions, and I like that because they get to hear the actual amps in the room and we don't. KZbin's audio is decent, but its still compressed with a very low bitrate.

[@luluskywo]

Exactly. Obviously they are not going to say that one is shit and we should absolutely buy the other one, but in the shootouts they usually say "I really like that one better" "This one is great for the money" etc.

[@camai75]

Thx..no need to watch 50 min video without even an opinion.

[@dietmarschuller3963]

Totally agree. Everyone can look up features and specs by himself. Pete and Rabea should have picked their personal favorite, otherwise a shoot-out doesn't make any sense.

[@timothyrice1621]

Thank you for saving me 50 minutes!

[@shelbyman6372]

You guys seem like the coolest bunch to hang with! Pete has such a great unique sound when he plays, it makes you want to listen for hours! I would absolutely love to come visit Anderton's given the chance. Even though I live in the U.S., I would take the time to fly over!

[@CM-du9ne]

Pete/Rabea...great job. I know you said the object was not to say which one is the best but the last time Andertons did a shootout of modeling amps, Chappers and the Captain actually rated each amp on a number of qualities (sonics, feature set, portability, etc...) and came out with an overall rating and ultimately each of them laid down a marker and said which they preferred. I would think that would be a great part 2 to this shootout and very helpful for those of us trying to decide between the current slate of modeling/transistor amps.By the way, I would not call the Boss Katana amp as a modeling amp because it really has 4 different preamp channels and then a bunch of effects you can layer on but maybe that's a matter of semantics. Final aside, I had the Marshall Code 25 and hated it. Sounded tinny and majority of presets were gimmicky and awful.

[@ALEEN517]

I run a Vox amps group on Facebook and the VT vs AC debate comes up about once a month. I own an AC30C2 and an AC4C1-12. So I don't have much information to offer about the VT line. I shared this video in my group because, 1) you guys always do a great job of getting a good tone from the amp to be captured and recorded for the video. 2) you guys always have excellent information about the product. This video will be watched by a lot of members of the group, and will answer a lot of the questions they might have.

[@npinero1]

As always, you guys are killing it. Thanks this was useful and fun.

[@mcleroy1967]

I have to admit, I care nothing about the modeling amps, but I really enjoy watching Pete and Rabea together.

[@zac_m]

Pete and Rabea are easily the best players on these channels. I'll watch them play anything with strings.

[@rmp5s]

The Blackstar Core...friggin awesome. Tracked one down when they first came out because I love my Fly 3 and Core 10 and REALLY liked it. It sounds really, really good, especially for the money.

[@motorhed]

BEST. SHOOTOUT. EVER!!!!!! Bea and Pete are so damn good and funny!! Cheers guys!

[@danishpete]

Jake Adelman Thank you Jake. And you are very welcome. P

[@vKarl71]

I've been using a Blackstar ID Core Stereo 40 (at home only) and I just love the sound. The clean sound is very good and all the effects are quite usable. The delay is particularly well done. The only downsides: you can only store one set of parameters for each of the basic "voice" settings; also there is no real tone control on the amp (though one of the 2 clean voice settings emphasizes the treble). It's pretty amazing for such an inexpensive unit. The warm-clean tone setting is delicious.

[@Bruno_Logan]

Ok. This what I was waiting for. I'm going with the Katana.

[@rohanjangam511]

Did you get it? Tell me what you think about it?

[@stephenrochester6309]

Rohan Jangam I bought 100 watt head and matching cab about a month ago. Very happy with it, it’s a must to use the software that comes with it. Can totally sculpt your tone.

[@rabendranath]

Been waiting for this video FOREVER! Thanks guys :DD

[@JeffTheITGuy]

Y’all should do a 2020 version and include whatever’s new as well as PV!

[@oldmanmoans6612]

One of the best videos on this channel. Well done lads

[@GetTheFunkOut46]

Pete plays the nicest chords. I need to get me some of those hands

[@paulizzyrollins]

Have recently got myself a Marshall Code 25 and it kicks ass. The only let down is the bluetooth connection. But the amp models are superb.

[@ToneDead666]

6:12 - 6:48... Pete you're a FIEND!! Amazing!

[@taylorshapiro79]

Awesome video guys! Pete and Rabea are amazing, great demos and explanations for all of these amps! I would love to see a small tube amp shootout from you guys, something like 1×12 Tube combos. Another cool video would be an overdrive pedal shootout!

[@RichardCollier434]

the strat looks amazing.

[@rexhayabusa]

Think especially the headstock looks amazing.

[@GreenmanXIV]

Blizzard Pearl, my P Bass, is the same colour. That sounds wicked too. ;-)

[@GreenmanXIV]

That's all right by me killer. Music makes the world, go around, Strats' make it sound so much, more Rock-n- Roll. Peace and Love.

[@Philtration]

I have owned a Mexican Strat since 2008 and I have never felt shortchanged. Never wanted to upgrade the pickups, tuners, trem.... Just a great guitar.

[@christianc9409]

joe jefferson you can't blame someone for not owning an American strats. In terms of value mexis are superior

[@christoslash7156]

Thanx for that video. Pete & Rabea are really amazing guitarist, the chord progressions of Pete are amazing and the right hand of Rabea is killer. Thanx for all that great videos.

[@LordAethelstanVODs]

You guys need to do an Axe FX 2 vs Kemper vs Tube amp blindfold test. Not to see if you can tell the difference, but to see which you like more.

[@IPushHard]

IMO, the top 3 finishers were Boss Katana. Blackstar ID60, and Fender Mustang 3, but all of these amps did well. ...ok maybe the Marshall gets last place but not by too much. I cant pick a winner even though Ill be grabbing a Katana soon. I think that the top 3 were so close that its impossible to call. Modeling marches on, and our choices just keep getting sweeter. We are very lucky!

[@robertcuff5704]

I think the mic was overloading on the Marshall, shame I have one and it sounds outstanding, I love the plexi model

[@EdgarBeja]

The Super Sonic amp model on the Fender Mustang is amazing! I'm using it instead of my Blues Jr!! Peace

[@Gitfiddle]

Yes the super sonic model is the best one of the bunch on the Fender. It's very good.

[@nhambayi]

Please do a small tube amp shoot out. Bass Breaker, Blues Junoir, Vox Ac10, etc

[@GodOfMedia]

Noah Hambayi the tweaker15 would crush all other options. Just saved you a video.

[@indianajoe8396]

Fantastic video! Introduced me to other choices, I did not know some of these models were available. Keep up the great work guys!

[@Ryan-tn4gk]

I have used the fender Mustang series for all of my guitar playing career (first the I, then upgraded to the III and then now on to the V for about a year) and I think for anything that doesn't know what "their sound" is yet then should totally buy the fender. I got to find my sound easily. sorry if it sounds like an advertisement. I just really like them and really want people to make the right choice in this.

[@rexhayabusa]

Yeah seems like the Mustang is widely used among professionals as well. I was a at a gig last week where some guitar god I´ve never seen before also used this amp. And the tone he had was just brilliant.

[@Chakaflakaflame1]

yeah man, I have a Mustang V, and it's the best sounding amp I've heard... the cleans are just too beautiful

[@rexhayabusa]

Don´t think it´s for me tho..the stuff I play is mostly crunchy/ hi-gain territory and I like marshall just way too much

[@TMmodify]

Ryan mcmorris that's what I did. and it worked,I found my sound... I also found that I couldn't get it on my amp

[@TMmodify]

Ryan mcmorris that's what I did. and it worked,I found my sound... I also found that I couldn't get it on my amp

[@briancahill2136]

Pete on the Marshall code ....clean...... He just has that touch .......That makes him such a great guitarist....Rabea...Now he is a completely different guitarist altogether...... Love watching both of them ..Great entertainment.......Thanx....

[@maximo.01]

Bea you look amazing :-) You're wheight loss is incredible!!

[@maximo.01]

***** I think he is still huggable ;-)

[@shaunm1983]

maexle01 no homo

[@gerryloughran1676]

All the tones were dialed in !...recommend you do this with any of these modelling amp, by using the PC/iOS software save the amp default list, keep the tones you like 'Alist' , download few 'rated/recommended' tones try them all one by one in single bank (watch you may need to reset the volume! before digging in!) then overwrite the default on your 'Blist' with new selection of tones, use names that mean something to you!.. averaging the volume without 'killing' the tone will allow you to quickly jump between the presets without 'blowin the windows out'..enjoy...next amp will be the Katana seems to simplify the modelling amp quagmire!

[@TheV857]

I have the VT40X and it is an absolute beast of an amp. It is so good

[@BladeDoomer86]

Bought it yesterday, I'm wowed.. Tried it next to a Vox 10w, and it sounds basically the same. Do you still have yours? Any complaints?

[@TheV857]

@@BladeDoomer86 No major complaints really. It would have been nice if it had build it Bluetooth for the toneroom app, but other than that it is a great amp. The people I jam with are always surprised about how good it sounds.

[@BladeDoomer86]

@@TheV857 it would have been nice to access to Tone room easier, I think it can be done through Ipad.. I'll give it a try

[@mountainman8775]

@Kev Musicluva another 40x owner here.... I‘m getting very valvey sounds out of mine. I. would have wished for a usb recording out but I‘m doing fine recording with break out cable from the headphone jack. One thing I will say: this amp comes alive when you turn OFF the global noise reduction a la manual, and then use it if at all only sparingly with for example the dirt or dist effects. It sounds much more valvey without it imo

[@BladeDoomer86]

@@mountainman8775 Definitely, noise reduction off. Been playing with Toneroom through my cell, wow.... Such a great amp

[@richardharrold9736]

So many innuendos... and Pete's knowing smirk over his coffee cup when Rabea says "...when you get Insider" just killed me!

[@Gitfiddle]

The most awesome kick ass modeling amp I've ever heard and I've tried a lot of them is the original Vox Valvetronix amp that was released alllllll the way back in the early 2000's. it's 120 watts. It has a built in power attenuator because it sound better when you get the pre amp tube cooking a bit just like a real tube amp. So if you turn it down to 10 watt mode you can crank up the volume and turn down the master volume hence it's really does sound quite tube-ish. It's got some of the best sounding built in effects I've ever heard. The distortion and overdrive sounds are excellent. I bought the amp for about $1500 new at the time. Had it ever since. It's pretty old now and breaks down once in a while. But I'm telling you this amp is the shit.

[@readmore4425]

Jeffrey Haefner my old guitar teacher used one, it was literally the best amp ive heard under 3000.

[@Gitfiddle]

juan alvarez right??? I show up to gigs with this thing and other guitarists look at me like I'm from another planet.

[@MattZildjian]

What would be the model number of one of those? I have an old Vox AD50VT, is that in the same range? I think it might be slightly newer.. I am looking to upgrade it to a Boss Katana.

[@usernamewaster]

My first amp was a cheap vox modeling amp (VT 15), I swear by vox now. If something happened to my AC15 I'd buy a new one in a heartbeat, the tele + vox combo is killer.

[@BladeDoomer86]

Just bought a vt40x and it sounds killer with my les paul.. Might buy a Strat one day..

[@mouse_eater]

The Vox VTX series is amazing, probably the modeling amp with the best sound (well, second to the Fender Super Champ)

[@BladeDoomer86]

Just bought the vt40x, but the superchamp x2 was amazing... I might have bought it if it had an attenuator! It's loud..

[@mouse_eater]

@@BladeDoomer86 no attenuator is the exact reason I sold mine lol

[@livemusicalgarve]

Really enjoy these two guys demos, nice to hear some clean tones also, great playing, keep up the great work..

[@Poats]

Would using two mics with the Blackstar make it sound that much better through KZbin? I've seen so many positive reviews for the Boss Katana, but this video makes the Blackstar sound a lot better in my opinion. So I'm wondering if it just sounds better to me in this video because they used two microphones with the Blackstar.

[@phantomlord5707]

The Vox, Fender, and Katana are the winners. Can't say what order but at the end of the day these are amazing and respectable amps that you should be proud to own, all of them, not just the 3 I said:)

[@luisnunes2010]

Vox for lovers of full, midrangy sounds like me, I think.

[@randallfisher3167]

I have the Boss Katana -50 1x12 Love it!

[@markdaisley6958]

I bought a cheap and cheerful chord latching footswitch for about £10. It changes between CH1 and CH2 quite nicely so you can set them up as like a rhythm and lead channel and switch between them :) I love my Katana I dont have the neighbours for valves nor the time necessary to dial in tones and pedals. Turn Katana on pick a channel and add some effects!! Brilliant :)

[@eddiecanonge4951]

Ya it's better than I thought it would be

[@vhcxhbvg]

Mark Daisley where did you get it

[@napalmhardcore]

I'm not sure how it sounded in the room but the Blackstars came across best in the recordings in my opinion. Mustang would probably be my second pick (again, depending on how well the amps are represented in this video). The others were trading blows at different gain levels and I can't be bothered to watch through to see which amp on which setting I preferred when they are all runners up anyway (for my tastes).

[@basimsaif6917]

Please do a shoot out of mid priced guitars such as PRS SE, Chapman, Some of the Gibson stuffs, Ibanez, Fenders etc.

[@prsmantse1]

Basim Saif I doubt that they would give an honest opinion. chappers does own chapman guutars

[@simongoode7025]

Such an enjoyable time watching you two play! holy crap. I also wish you'd give your thoughts about each one - I find that very entertaining and helpful to compare my own views etc.

[@mynameisnotjosh1]

the vox sounds the realest imo

[@BladeDoomer86]

That's cuz it has a tube in it, tried all of them and having a real tube in the preamp makes all the difference... Try a fender Superchamp x2 if you haven't, it sports 2 tubes!

[@rcjer6473]

Dang guys great job..for all those people that said the line 6 spider sounds like crap. I beg to differ after that demo.

[@sjlacey65]

Hard to place my #1 by listening online, however fantastic job guy's - great playing - Rabea showing his jazzy side, seems Pete's tasteful playing is rubbing off - all good.

[@TheAngello120]

Thats more like it guys , no OTT looning or heavy widdling about , good partnership and helpful comparisons of the different amps , lot to take in but it shows how very far these companies have come,not a duff one in the bunch .

[@adam872]

The Katana was the winner for mine. Liked the Vox too.

[@YeOldeMachine]

adam872, I bought the Vox over the Katana after I tried them in person and played with both software. That's the two I had it narrowed down to. The Vox just had more options suited to my playing. I play metal of all kinds, and the Vox has a Diezel, a Dual Rec, a JCM, a evh 6505, and some others accessible through the tone room. It has a 12ax7 tube in the preamp that made it feel a bit more responsive to me. Took me a while to get my tones dialed in, but I absolutely love it after several months of use.

[@nateertner5353]

Same here. I've played both in the store and for me, the VOX clearly sounds better than the Katana in person. Seems like the VOX sounds better than videos in person and the Katana sounds worse... Through my ears anyway.

[@Timbo6669]

Let me guess, both were new...The Kat speakers are stiff as, when new and the bass response out of the box is better with the vox but the kat takes over after a few months.. P.s i play metal as well and use the bogner amp in the kat, for a fat, chnky sound..

[@jimjambananaslam3596]

The Vox sounds great to me, but I already ordered a Katana 100 lol. It does seem that the speakers require some breaking in though, I've seen tons of comments saying they were underwhelmed at first and then suddenly loved it one day.

[@rohanjangam511]

@@jimjambananaslam3596 how do you like it now? :D

[@rogerD35]

Funny watching this, as I just got my choice through the post yesterday..(sorry Andertons, this time from one of your German competitors...You just didn't have one in stock!!) Anyways...last week or so..I watched all the reviews and read all the user manuals.. In the end I went for the Katana 100.....For its clean simplicity....and for me, the bonus of a dedicated acoustic amp..I'm pretty impressed so far....in fact I still haven't got past the acoustic channel!...greater things await methinks ;)

[@ChrisMusickx]

Blackstar ID TVP and Boss Katana are the winners on this one

[@skurge98]

chrisMusick. Asan owner of the TVP I can honestly say one of the best modeling amps I have played around with.

[@abruenin236]

Yes, and the order was interesting. At first, the Vox and the Fender sound okay, then they played the Katana and it was so much better. And the Blackstars were on the same level.

[@kentigern68]

chrisMusick My band mate,and lead guitarist, has the TVP, and I've just got my Katana 100 1x12. We've not had a band practise with both together, but last week I took the Katana to band practise and to my relief it was well capable of keeping up with the drums and the Frender twin reverb of the studio. I think the TVP and Katana are a good match for the occasional pub venue gigs our band plays, and I'm not going miss lugging my very heavy vox 2x 10 vt100 in and out of pubs. The clean sounds on Katana are really good, and it takes an overdrive pedal better than the Vox does. The Katana is also about £150 less expensive than TVP 60 w. I'm happy!

[@Vortigon]

Katana rocks - it's a whole new level and should really not even be in the same room as most of these other shitty amps for pure tone and performance.

[@salmanshami]

Richard Clark I totally agree. Anderton's obviously still need to sell the other amps which is why they are trying to be diplomatic. There is really no contest. The Boss Katana is in a completely different league and not even a modeling amp per se.

[@martijn_yt]

It is interesting that while recent controlled experiments provide increasing proof that the type of tubes in a poweramp do not affect the sound, there is at the same time an increasing number of digital modellers that add the possibility to model these sound ‘differences’ ;)

[@T00DEEPBLUE]

Why is the Peavey Vypyr not in this shootout? :( That's the best-sounding budget modelling amp on the whole market.

[@nightwishlover8913]

Agreed. And one of the cheapest.I got a Vypyr 1 2 years ago for £85!

[@jinsu2301]

because Andertons doesn't stock any Vypyrs.

[@Derbixrace]

they do www.andertons.co.uk/p/PVVPV2/combo-amps/peavey-vypyr-vip2 im disappoointed that they left it out, i have the older one and its freaking amazing.

[@joelanderson6777]

Vypyr PRO blows all of these away... granted it costs more!

[@albertvankrieg5548]

I was thinking the same thing! I own a VYPYR VIP 3, and I'd love to see an amp of the VIP series there to see (listen) the difference.

[@seanellis6902]

I've owned the Blackstar ID:260 tvp for quite a few years now and i loved it since day one. Just literally so many great tones and such a versatile amp. Great video guys!

[@seanellis6902]

aleh baba when was the update released?

[@regondi]

Sean Ellis I LOVE the 260TVP. I'm not a digital amp guy, but when I played I was floored! I too didn't know about a new update, hell I can't even get my computer to recognize it when I connect it, so an update doesn't matter lol

[@xWILZTAx]

Sean Ellis id260 is a cracking amp, i wont get rid of mine. its in a different league to any other modelling amps ive tried.

[@andrewjordan9025]

How many here thinks the Boss Katana is over rated?

[@andrewjordan9025]

Even on the prs.. The Katana distorted sounds dull and saturated imo

[@BladeDoomer86]

Tried it with my Les Paul yesterday, and what a disappointment out of the box.. I hear it can be awesome with lots of tweaking, but i wasn't impressed.

[@Ivan_Saul]

Me! I definitely start to hate all the hype on the Katana, even though they're not bad amps, I think they are overrated :/

[@adiecummings6204]

Yeah I think they have no balls

[@neildeakin4454]

@ignacioampmsc He does but your mum loves them more.

[@WarrenPostma]

Extremely impressed with the sounds of the Code.

[@DreidMusicalX]

I really liked that Blackstart TVP amp the best. Im might be getting the 260 TVP 2x60-watt 2x12" Stereo Combo Amp

[@jamdalf4343]

Kraptana sounds like a Blackstar TVP amp without the TVP turned on, lol!

[@DavidRavenMoon]

I own a Marshall Code 100 combo. I used to own a Vox VT80+. I’ve used both as my regular gigging amps. Even in these clips I like the Vox a little more. But you can get very good tones from the Marshall, but it helps to take your time and tweak them. They tend to have the noise gate set too high which clips off your decay, or if you turn your guitar’s volume down. So I go in and turn the gate almost all the way off. You also have to tweak the power amp’s presence and resonance. Sometimes it gets too woofy or you get a harsh top end going on. But it’s a great amp if you like to have preset tones. It’s just a little grainier sounding than the Vox. Probably because the Vox has the 12AX7 between the preamp and power amp. I might try sticking my BK Butler Blue Tube in the effects loop. The Katana isn’t really a modeling amp as much as it’s a clean amp with built in effects, and that’s what it sounds like. It’s a bit one dimensional sounding. The Black Star sounded nice, but can you store presets, it looks all knob based.

[@robertstapleton3598]

This immediately goes to the top of the Andertons videos!!! Man! If I heard this at a music concert I'd be glad I had laid my money down! In addition to the very well done comparison (going through clean, crunch and high gain on both single coils and hum buckers) there is just some astonishing playing. Two great players going back and forth, each spurring the other on to new heights. Unbelievable! And unlike some videos that get stuck in high-gain mode only, this one covers everything from tasteful to lively, to set on fire!

[@Terry3Gs]

great video, but again you left out the peavey vypyr pro 100 .... a VERY big big popular modeler line since the vypyr gen 1's guys !!

[@garykeller15]

here is a shootout you can do that is challenging a left handed guitar shootout which is the best from beginning to intermediate/ midrange the from midrange to the top of the line . for beginners, intermediate and advanced and pro lefty guitarists.

[@yoquiltrucci]

Hi there. Great video. Although i think i miss here Line 6 Amplifi and Paeavey Vypyr. What do you think?

[@ZaryaMain]

Thanks for the review. I would have liked a sample of each playing the same thing for comparison, but this is better than watching 5 or 6 30 minute videos

[@LouieLandsCandyTreat]

Winner for me was the Vox, very close to a tube sound, not artificial sounding. And my goodness I don't get the love for the Katana. The cleans are very good, but the overdrive and distortion channels sound really artificial.

[@TonicTroubled]

I have the Boss Katana 100. Totally in a league of its own. Katana for the win.

[@rexhayabusa]

I´m considering getting it for christmas. Is there anything you don´t like about it or anything you can critic? It´ll be either Katana or Blackstar for me.

[@TonicTroubled]

No, I love it. I recommend reading the thread. Many are parking their tube amps for it. thegearpage.net

[@rexhayabusa]

Thanks! Which amp version do you have?

[@TonicTroubled]

The 100 112.

[@davidknegjens7735]

Awesome video guys!

[@Paincakes]

Great video! Can you guys do a similar shootout for tube amp combos?

Code is clipping a little bit, isn't it?

[@bgw316]

Personally I feel the same. However, I think it may have been due to the fact they didn't compensate for the volume for the audio so it peaked intensely, I dunno.

[@pedropivovar7197]

Tilen Marš yeah I felt the same, still prefer the MG15CFX

[@ameer_saban]

It's definitely not the amp, it's digital clipping from the recording they made.

+Ameer Saban that's what I was thinking. I was hoping to get an answer from one of the guys from the video

[@drguy2156]

Hi mate, what does clipping mean? Thank you.

[@gmichaelhall]

Really enjoy these videos featuring the enigmatic Bea, such a gifted well rounded authentic individual/guitar player with such a great ear. For demonstration purposes, his style and demeanour offers so much . Great presenter, great musician, remarkably versatile guitar player who really stands out.

[@rolandlemus203]

Nice but you missed one of the major ones out there, Peavey Vypyr Pro 100 - Modeling 100W 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier. This has been out there for awhile and sounds awesome, it would have been nice to have had this one full tested against the Katana and the Blackstar ID modeling amp as well. I always appreciate everyone's efforts there, so not trying to be an arse about it, but to me, the Fender doesn't sound that great to me live, nor does the Marshall, I have tried both of them.

[@gingerjoe666]

^This. Was shopping with a friend who needed to get something for practice, which can also go quiet, so we had to buy a transistor amp. The Marshall sounded a bit boxy to me and the Mustang wasn't really tight in the high gain sounds. The Vypr VIP 3 we ended up getting just killed them all. And man, it has some punch in it. No prob jaming together with my 100 Watt Valve setup and a stupid ass loud drummer at all.

[@cdreid99999]

the amazin part. go read USER reviews.. the fender and marshall guys post angry that they didnt know about vypyrs before.. because guys like these brand snobs

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

cdreid99999 I have a. Vypyr vip 3 and can't stand it. Its plenty loud to gig with played out with it 3 times. Have always loved peavey amps. I have an original 5150 half stack that I've used for years and wanted to downsize so got the vypyr. But yeah... Don't like it.

[@DevinThe242]

Wow, that Blackstar was stunning for what it is! And can somehow explain to me how Line 6 plans to stay in business with the CODE, Katana, and especially the ID:TVPs next to the Spiders; Bias, AmpliTube, JST, etc. next to POD; and the Kemper, Bias Head, AxeFX, and Eleven Rack next to the Helix?