THE ULTIMATE PLEXI? SUHR SL68 and SL67 MKII

[@kasperfauerby7389]

Not just a great product review, but also a lesson in how to dial a Plexi amp like a pro. Love it!

[@davidgerlach1132]

Mr. PT is our Tom Cruise, the coolest rock guitaring playing on this little planet, bar none! The man is golden when it comes to guitar techy, and information, a Guitar Wiki...

[@carlygtr554]

Got the SL67 MK II a few months now. Amazing amp. Those switches do alot and thanks for explaining them more in-depth.

[@AndyK.23]

"Ultimate Plexi" plus Pete Thorn = must watch!

[@ramencurry6672]

For Pete’s sake, you can’t miss an episode

[@yuliang1229]

so great! looking for a YJM100 but this one seems much more stable and flexibility

[@briangregory6303]

Always makes my day watching Pete play through new gear.

[@jeffmccann6608]

Hi Pete Just ordered the amp. Can’t wait to get this bad boy. The smile and pleasure you had demoing this amp was fantastic. Jeff

[@neilevans6965]

I recently acquired a Suhr PT100 amp and I'm amazed at the sound and versatility! It was a treat purchase for a big birthday and I researched a lot of high end amps and went with Pete's. Great choice! These Suhr 68's sound incredible but I can say that I am happy that the PT100 is easier and more intuitive to dial in to those fantastic tones! Thanks Pete!

[@younken24films]

Wow! This is the kind of amp design I can get into. So well thought out and of course having Tone Master Pete Thorn demo it is perfect.

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

I love what you play … Eddie has always been my favourite player , mostly cause of what he plays as Keith Richards would say … the rhythm and connecting the open chords with chords up the neck is spot on . I ll be binge watching more Pete !! 👍🏻

[@willdenham]

I've never heard anyone sound as great as Pete demoing a plexi and I like that he doesn't toss pedals on it, which distracts from that pure, wonderful tone.

[@PeteThorn]

Hey thanks!

[@VanHalenIsolated]

The “Marshall Teeth.” I love that reference to four hole Marshalls. That’s my favorite tone: brown sound really but that bright attack full of high/low mids with a thickness that doesn’t interrupt the mids. Right now I have a reactive load box in an apartment so I can’t get that same fullness of my Marshall SV20H at full blast without the load box. I get a good tone but I have to add the MXR 6-band to get close to the brown sound.

[@jefflebowski1838]

OMG, thats the best amp sound I‘ve ever heard, especially that ACDC kerrang around 10‘ is magic. Sorry Mum, sorry kids, no holidays this year 🤷‍♂️

[@d3w4yn3]

I think your knowledge of the plexi is superior to anyone else I've heard or seen or met!!! GLORIOUS!!!

[@d3w4yn3]

I have the 1987X on back-order... what is the breakout of that one, compared to these?

[@kasperfauerby7389]

@@d3w4yn3 I have one of those and it sounds really great as well. But obviously you don't get any of those "tweak" switches that the Suhr comes with. In all honesty, if I could afford it, I would probably go with one of these new Suhr plexies..

[@jeradatherton]

What cab and mics? Did I miss that? Sounds incredible btw. Thank you Pete!

[@TJ_775]

Great job Pete, you really know your stuff. It's easy to see the passion you have for tone & you have given us lots of cool vids and tips over the years. Cheers 🙏

[@davidgerlach1132]

Pete's definitely a good smidgen of EVH DNA...

[@davidstafford1071]

That was so detailed and informative. I am looking to invest in a "plexi" and that was so useful. Thank you Pete.

[@clausherther]

I want someone to look at me like Pete looks at a 47pF bright cap

[@christopher.k.guitar]

Best comment 😂

[@matthewcasey7226]

4700!

[@clausherther]

@@matthewcasey7226 thanks for fact checking my joke!

[@MojoMedicineMan]

John did a great job. I really like hearing you use that 68 amp. 👍

[@TwoWheeledHepkat]

If people aren’t listening to your videos thru headphones, they are missing out. Great sound.

[@alguitarchristie]

Lots of options there to get a tone with any guitar! Fantastic amp! Great demo as usual. John has done it again! Awesome!

[@jeffk8391]

Thank you for explaining the bright cap Pete! I watched a video from James Santiago about the UA Lion where he said that most people removed the bright cap on original plexi's, they just didn't like it. That was a great demonstration, thank you for that! I am understanding what the bright cap is a lot more now

[@PeteThorn]

Excellent! Glad to help clarify

[@Jay-og7ld]

I've always loved your tone and you have a tone signature for sure. Well, to me anyway. Your amps and pedals in the zone put me right into my zone and now I can set different amps and pedals to get the same tone. Huge break through. After all that now I don't need a preamp pedal. I thought I had to have one. Pete, I wish you would talk about the Marshall Super Lead. The new SL Suhr's are something else. I'm looking at the Hombre. I play E, A and classical guitar and they all have pickups. The Suhr Hombre looks very promising for handling all of them.

[@timnotbrianmay]

AWESOME AS ALWAYS, PETE!!! I got a Marshall 100 watt Super lead 1959 with the two 1960s cabinets back in 1977, I think... It had 6550 power tubes, which I just Googled, and had I known, and been able to, if it were possible, probably have switched out to EL 34s! ... Live and learn! At the time, I also did not know about matching tubes, so I got replacements when I needed them from an electronics factory distributor, which I think at the time cost like $10 or $12 a tube!!!-can you imagine???????... aaaaaaahhhhhhh.... The Good Old Days!!!!!!!... You know... Before food cost as much as rent or a new car!!!!!!!... Thanks, again, Joe!!!

[@Annunaki_0517]

And before Gibson began charging $40 for a pack of Gibson branded picks at the Gibson Garage. Seriously, $40 for a pack of picks and $400 for a sweatshirt with the Gibson logo. Their new slogan is “Gibson, the guitar of choice for lawyers and hedge fund managers.”

[@billyhughes9776]

Wow -- that amp sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing Pete!

[@PeteThorn]

Glad you like it!

[@nion_1000]

We miss these types of vids pete! [marshall\ed vids] Keep em coming! Great vid!

[@MrTroyBettis]

Man this sounds absolutely amazing! Great demo, great playing! Thank you.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@johnzuker]

Would love to hear a snippet of that original SL67 demo ("Groomed Noodler"?) played through the updated amp with that classic 335 of yours. Terrific song, with a great guitar/amp combo. One of my favorites of yours, Pete.

[@douglasnielson8250]

The Suhr Plexis are wired really nice. Top notch quality.

[@JasonChannell]

I've got a SL 67 MKI and am strongly considering adding a switchable bright cap. I'm mainly a Les Paul guy.

[@hollywoodjakespeed8354]

Oh yeah!!! That 47 cap is magic!!!

[@christopher.k.guitar]

Gnarly Marshall Kerrang Goodness ❤

[@stevenflint6864]

Drop dead legs! I love that song. One of the most underplayed under noticed under mentioned great songs. Thanks!

[@tonyz4292]

Hey Pete any feedback as to why you prefer the 68 vs the 67- the head room on the 100 watter?

[@kentwingerak6880]

Yes, I would like Pete’s thoughts on this as well:)!

[@humbucker1414]

Me too please.

[@tractordirt]

Fantastic demo, as usual Pete! Saw you reach for the pickup selector. ;)

[@christopher.k.guitar]

Hi Pete, I can’t decide between the 67 and 68 mkII… they should yield different results feeling wise when using the variac don’t they? Does the 67 become too spongy with the variac switch engaged for VH stuff? Thanks for your amazing content man 💪🙏

[@6nosis]

Just getem both!! Only live once 🤷🏼

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

Must be nice to have friends like that make you stuff.

[@josespoti1155]

Hi Pete, test the Jims 45, directly on FX loop and with pedals, green side is incredible, also has a great headphone output to play silent.

[@billydeewilliams9104]

"lets go for the Eddie thing. turn everything up on TEN." Yes sir!!!

[@BenvanGeest]

Love it, Pete! How did you record the amp? Using the Greenbacks in your Marshall cab mic’d with the SM57 and the ribbon combo? Cheers!

[@johndeschain2156]

I have one coming next week, been waiting a month and half for them to build it. I'm climbing the walls with anticipation!

[@Tubedriver42]

Amp sounds amazing. But, what I really noticed was when you plugged in your sig. I remember you saying once that one of your key requirements was to have an even balance across the strings, tone and volume. I really noticed that when you played that open A chord extending the octave. On the sig those high notes really stood out, to me, in comparison to the other guitars.

[@GxBxN]

Amazing Pete!! Oh boy I’d love a ToneX capture of the new Suhr!! What a tone!! Any chance of you selling some ToneX captures of these amps? You have the best tones - dialled in perfectly!

[@SomeDudeDan]

Not only it sounds good, but they are built like a tank, if you haven’t seen the guts of this amp, search for it, they are amazingly well made. It would be great to have a NAM or ToneX capture of this amp with your Van Halen settings!

[@jumpbackgeno]

Finding time to nerd out with us is fun, thanks PT

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@johnvassos82]

Mid-boost makes a difference on the pick attack sounds coming through. Sounds like a very useful box.

[@CarstenGoeke]

Did you try switching pickups at 5:48 ? 😊✌🏻

[@kostisk8914]

Awesome vid! What are u listening to in the room?

[@PeteThorn]

Cabinet is miked in another room, so listening fairly loud through my studio monitors

[@marcador79]

Dude your buddy Dave Friedman just released his new "Plex" amp with built in Variac! It's bad-ass as well! Heard it live last night in Pittsburgh, it NAILS early EVH all day....

[@ryanpaul4833]

That thing sounds incredible! Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Pete makes a cardboard box sound great!

[@markhoskins]

Great video Pete!!! I've been looking at pre-73 small box 50 watt Plexi amps for years. I've never been able to find a good one for a reasonable price. You can't find a cheap one any more, reasonable priced ones have changed transformers and other issues while the good ones are pretty pricey... if you can even find them. Then you've got the reliability issues if you want to run it hot for extended periods of time... and the worry of how much the value will tank if a transformer goes down. TBH, I'm leaning more and more towards buying a SL67. It just solves a lot of problems and you get a great Plexi. Why Marshall don't do a handwired small box 50 is beyond me!

[@PeteThorn]

Hundred percent agree, you'll be very happy. I'm sure! SL67- reliable, and all the tone of the old one

[@Robstafarian]

Is there a combination of switch positions which is similar to the Synergy Plexi module?

[@william7108]

Hey Pete I have a old Marshall and it's Mark 2 but not sure what year it is how would I check that out is there a way to do it by the serial numbers plus I just caught your Friedman take on the 68 Plexi that was awesome

[@andybrown6748]

Great info as always! Loving your Carter Vintage shirt too! I shop there frequently. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@findJLF]

Loving the jumper option - I was hoping you were going to cover that - so very happy. Thanks Pete.

[@Burkhimself]

Wasn’t the extra cap the .68 over the top of the 820 ?

[@highgear1]

great demo and sounds ( as always ) ... perfect adds to a plexi ... very cool would be a demo SL67 mkii vs SL68 mkii ... and perhaps also against the new Friedman plexi

[@Cpt_Adama]

So how would this compare this against the new Friedman Plex?

[@OperationEndGame]

Hey Pete, would you consider a having John wire up a Thornbucker neck with Alnico 2 to match the Thornbucker II?

[@MostlyElectrolytes]

Should be called the JFC-100...Jesus that thing sounds amaazing.

[@rikh78]

of all your guitars and videos over the years Pete my 2 favourites are the Scala and the red 335, they always sound killer especially through a plexi

[@glukeable]

Not often I get GAS anymore, but maaaaaan this amp is pretty badass! Nice vid and playin Pete!

[@StealthParrot]

Ooh yeah, it sounds fantastic and very versatile! I would definitely love to get my hands on one. Thanks Pete.

[@thanovee5999]

What type of LP influenced guitar is that? Looks really cool.

[@riniones]

sounds terrific in all positions

[@passionplayer7]

Looking forward to hearing this! 🤘🏻

[@bradhawks1387]

Hey Pete, I’m really torn between this and the new Friedman Plex. Do you have a preference?

[@PeteThorn]

They honestly are both great! Some slightly different features and if u want 100w then you'll go suhr but both amps are terrific

[@MrTwangstaable]

Turret construction or PCB?

[@GuitarJawn]

THERE'S THAT SCALA, I LOVE THAT GUITAR!!!!!!!

[@smellytele9629]

Sounds great, thanks for sharing! What cab did you use? Sorry if it was mentioned and I missed it.

[@stanislavmigra]

Im waiting for proper demo of the Friedman plexi for the "ultimate" plexi. Not that these Suhrs sounded half bad. They surprisingly sounds very much like all the old Plexis, Ive played. (not like modern Marshall Reissues)

[@CoreyJamesGuitars]

My 67 Just got updated to Mark 2. It was already fantastic before. The only thing I do differently is running the bright switch in the center.

[@joesmith8398]

Suhr is THE BEST...Incredibly well engineered, the best components, great support, fantastic tone...call me a "fan boy" but I believe it's the truth. I own three Suhr guitars as well as four Suhr pedals, just trying to decide on an amp, probably the PT-100.

[@andyracksthecams]

Thank you. Great demo. I am looking at a 67 original but will now check out the (modded) newer versions. I take it for the UK mains versions the Variac switching has the desired effect. Does the same amp work on 120 and 240 volts with no extra basing required and something I've always wanted to ask you, can you hear a difference between 60hz and 50hz? ❤

[@hootowl6354]

Uh, how do you reach the Master when it's on the rear and in a shelf system?

[@PeteThorn]

Tilt the head forward and turn the knob...

[@ilredeldeserto]

can i play in a neighboroud? or is too loud to play at home?

[@kmarchi1]

Hi Pete, what would you recommend for a front Delay. I use delay and have gotten use to loops. I don't want to buy and amp for 3k and then have to spend another 8oo for Fryette to get a loop. Lol

[@PeteThorn]

Something tape echo/Echoplex style

[@MRxr400]

lovely amp. I must have treble sensitive ears, the bright cap on would give me a headache pretty quickly. i know everyone's ears are different. very versatile amp to tune it to your taste and master volume is killer. i used to have a jcm800 non master volume, four inputs, it was a big fat toned amp. the strat and no bright is amazing.

[@JohnThayerMN]

I Noticed you kept reaching for the pickup selector where it normally is on the LP copy...Ya hard habits to break..

[@2002ChrisK]

Sounds great Pete, but then I suspect that's down to you as well 😀

[@Andrewjamespiper]

Nice! What's the cab/speakers ?

[@MikeScott32]

What pickups are in the LP copy?

[@harshgarrett]

Pete have you considered making profiles of all your gear and selling them online? You know how to make them sing unlike many others.

[@BionicSammich]

Hey Pete, I'm looking at buying one of these. I'm torn between the 67 and 68. I don't need extra volume, but I'm just wondering if the 50W sounds as amazing as the 100W. Its nearly 20% cheaper here in Europe and as I said, I don't really need the volume. I just don't want to end up with something that doesn't sound as good. I've got a Marshall YJM100, which has a sort of half power switch that supposedly removes 2 of the EL34s from the amp and makes it 50W. It sounds really muffled and loses all its clarity when you engage it. Its probably just the nature of the circuit of that particular amp, but I just want to be sure as I don't have the opportunity to try either amp before buying.

[@PeteThorn]

I think you'll love and be happy with the 50.

[@BionicSammich]

@@PeteThorn Cheers for the reply. I cant wait to get my hands on one. I've been on a crusade to find an amp I really like and I've stuck with nothing buy the YJM that I've had for about 12 years now. Hopefully the SL67 MK2 will finally be the upgrade to the YJM.

[@tengilshadow4869]

Interesting... The 47 cap is original to my 12series super lead. It's 38 units before the VH amp.

[@PeteThorn]

Ed's had one originally most likely, but when folks saw it later it didn't have one (was probably just removed at some point).

[@humbucker1414]

Pete, does the optimum bright cap value depend on the vol/gain level you plan to play? For instance, if your personal sweet spot was vol on 4, would you reduce the bright cap to get a similar eq curve to the 4700pf cap with vol on 7? Or does it not work that way? Thanks!

[@PeteThorn]

It's a terrific question and ya if you want the amp on 4, for edge of breakup I'd suggest using the 100pf bright. 4 would sound thin with the 4700. On the style amplifier those are the only two values I've heard that I liked. On a JCM 800, it's different because of the topology and I like 1000pf or 4700. So lots of things to think about.

[@StanleyYouTubrick]

PLEASE DO SUHR VS FRIEDMAN PLEX VIDEO

[@jesterjigs9914]

Only wanted to see the layout of controls on that lp copy

[@JoshuaSimonson909]

Very nice! but I'm not giving up my two UAFX Lion 68 pedals, and Friedman Pink Taco V2 😂

[@NelderGuitar]

Geez that thing sounds good. The top end on a plexi is so unmistakeable.

[@middle_pickup]

Good demo, Pete. Would like to see what this amp sounds like set for pedals though. Bukovac swears by the old super bass amps for being the best pedal amps. Mere mortals like myself will never get one of those, but the SL68 maybe.

[@PeteThorn]

Yeah, the super Bass spec is certainly great for pedals - totally agree with that. The SL amps would work great too, you just have to set it not to gainy! Maybe jumper the channels, volume 1 on 2 or 3 with 100pf bright, volume ii on 4 or 5... killer set like that for your pedals.

[@The_Absurdistt]

Curious if the SL67 breaks up before the SL68...

I hate plexi, but I love this rendition of it, I wish I could afford one. Great, in depth video, Pete!

[@Vltor311]

I have a SL68. When My Metropoulos Metro-Plex MK II shows up, that will be the ultimate Plexi

[@Jedimindtrip]

Indeed. I’m demoing the 50watt MK II and it’s insane

[@curtmillermusic1929]

Are you guys saying that the Metropolous is a better sounding amp than the Suhr?

[@Annunaki_0517]

Where is John Suhr manufacturing his amps? In the US? Overseas? Does he have his own factory or does he contract them out to another company?

[@PeteThorn]

Lake Elsinore CA! Everything done at the Suhr factory

[@Harvey00]

The smile playing the Van Halen lick at the end.. Dream amp for sure haha

[@DukeStarbuckle]

Saw that smile and knew exactly what he was feeling. Nice catch.

[@fasteddievh2072]

Pete, your timing is absolutely perfect. I am in the market for the SL-67. 🔥🤘👍

[@andyhayes7828]

The ppimv still inhibits the fx loop though doesn't it ? Slamming the PI just destroy's nice delay/reverbs in the amp. I would assume this is still the case with this ? Probably have to run a powerStation to get at nice delays and reverbs. The amp sounds Awesome though, reminds me VERY much of some of David Brays amps 👍

[@PeteThorn]

Yes, that's why there is no loop. You can't really put a loop in an amplifier like this. It's a compromise always.

[@danielferguson6811]

Pete, which cab are you using and what's it loaded with?

[@clemguitar63]

Pete Thorn, Picked up a sweet late 70s Marshall 4-12” with original Blackback G12 M 75 hz... even came with original cover. Was sitting in the back of a pawnshop for 17 years. Got er mic’d up and it sounds killer!

[@curtmillermusic1929]

Pete, what cabinet & speakers are you using?

[@PeteThorn]

Late 70's Marshall, G12M blackbacks

[@curtmillermusic1929]

@@PeteThorn How does the MK2 compare with the SE100 and the Blackout? I’ve got an SL67. I’m trying to decide between upgrading to a MK2 or one of the other two. Any thoughts? Thank you.

[@lancethompson218]

Is it better than the plex...I know that wouldn't take much

[@AJMartin0321]

Amp sounds amazing and is so versatile, but your hair reminds me to ask the most important question...Does it go to 11?

[@ianhoyle8459]

I’ve got the little Badger 30 and it’s very good 😊 ❤