Valeton GP200 - First Look Review

[@danogden5390]

This is exactly the type of review I hope to find when researching a product. It's authentic, honest, devoid of bias, and focused, in this case, on getting great sounds and having fun. To find such an experienced and knowledgeable person enthusiastically endorsing the real world usefulness/practicality of the product carries a lot of weight with me. Thank you Mr. Bond

[@PaulBondMusic]

Wow… that is so kind of you to say… Thank you 🙏

[@danogden5390]

@@PaulBondMusic Well, I bought the GP-200 the day after watching your video. It arrives tomorrow and I'm confident after watching your vid that it will be an enjoyable piece of gear. I'll make it sound like garbage of course, but my trusty headphones will keep the neighbors from calling the police....unless I try singing.

[@PaulBondMusic]

@@danogden5390 Ha Ha - nice one. Link it to your computer, open the app and really experiment with those amps. Bypass the FX, dial in a good tone, and then start adding FX back. SOME of the stock settings can be a little over the top, but they hide some amazing amp tones. I'm still VERY happy with mine. It gets used all the time!

[@hosualexandru1965]

​@@PaulBondMusic I've also bought mine after watching. I can't WAIT to get my hands on it and start rippin'! Thank you so much for this greatly informative video! :)

[@danogden5390]

@@hosualexandru1965 I got mine yesterday and have already had quite a bit of fun with it. Like anything else there's a bit of a learning curve but not prohibitively so. Nothing a little curiosity and patience can't overcome - I'm still in the learning phase. And considering I looked online last night at the price of one Matchless amp which was $3500+ and weighs close to 70lbs, I think the price of this sim board and its dozens of simulated amps, cabs, and pedals make it quite easy to include in any ones guitar kit. For a hack like me who just plays at home (a tiny apartment) it's such a great cost-effective solution/substiture for loads of gear. PLUS, it's a fantastic learning tool. Learning about all the different types of pedals, how they function, where to put them in the chain, etc.... Overall, for the price of a decent microphone the versatility you get is amazing. Regarding the authenticity of simulating analog amps, cabs, etc.. I'll leave that to others more knowledgeable like Paul Bond, but with my Audio-Technica ATH-MX50 headphones the sounds I'm hearing are great. It's good fun!

[@zjedinite]

You had me at “Suscribe if you want, don’t if you can’t even bother, as I don’t really care” LMAO! Ok I subscribed! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@PaulBondMusic]

Ha ha - TY I'm really doing this because I'm enjoying it. It's great that other people are finding it useful. Cheers 😎

[@JTB--]

I've watched a ton of videos on the GP-200 and yours is the most useful, informative and fun to watch. 🍻

[@PaulBondMusic]

I REALLY appreciate your comment - thank you! I'm still VERY happy with my GP200. I use it EVERY day and use it on professional recordings. It's simply AMAZING for the money!

[@toglevt]

I've watched a lot of reviews of this processor. This was one of the best and honest ones I've seen. I really enjoyed watching your reactions to just the presets. It did help me decide to bite the bullet and get one!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks Tom - Really appreciate your feedback. I must do MORE reviews! I hope you enjoy your Valeton... just remember to get your 'hands dirty' by tweaking the presets to your taste. It's well worth the effort.

[@glh1956]

Great review Paul - I’m looking to get a new multi effects unit as my Boss GT100 is getting a little tired now - I play in a cover band & this unit looks the part - I’m looking for something which produces a good decent live sound but you don’t need to be messing too much with computers etc to get the sounds you want - simple to edit really thanks 👍🎶

[@bluesdude1194]

Just stumbled upon your channel and glad I did. I’ve just pulled the trigger on this unit and your review has convinced me I did the right thing. The fact you are a professional musician and producer and not just a KZbin reviewer goes a long way, you’ve just gained a new subscriber, bravo.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks mate... I hope you're getting on well with it.

[@antant_1969]

Maybe one of the best videos in here! So detailed, honest, easy to watch and enjoyable! I got my GP200 after seeing this. Mr Bond shows experience both in studio and in live. I played the GP200 live, really good choice. Recently I got the red GP200 also. Check his 70's song also!

[@VaiLegacy12]

Merci beaucoup !!!! Grace a vous je vais l'acheter!!

[@piratesting]

I was a the fence with the line 6 pod go and this unit, but your real review helped me to go valeton. Thanks for the run through without trying to “sell” the product. You just showed how it works, and how good it sounds.

[@iamthekardynalsyn]

Oh how I love the versatility and charisma of genuine character. Devoided of any elitist bias unlike the anderton guys that judge everything by its cost/price. Enjoying and having fun, that's what it should always be! 😊😊😊😊 Thank for the review and sharing your insights.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks for that amazing comment... I've just done a followup video if you're interested... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGLHc32KZ9CFgbs

[@chrissguitarshow206]

Love how you go through the preset list.

[@hamouyaabdelkrim8419]

That's what we can call a review! Well done, thank you 🤘

[@markward7496]

Thanks!

[@jamesphillips4393]

Thanks Paul. Great video, I really appreciate you taking the time to post it.

[@PaulBondMusic]

My pleasure… and thank you 🙏

[@johnkirk3808]

Superb review from a quality working pro of a superb product. I was sceptical about all the rave reviews after buying a Boss Katana, again, after rave reviews and being underwhelmed at its lack of 'valvey' sound and feel. The Valeton GP200 appeared to have all the features, sounds, and ease of use I was after. Ideal to jack straight into the poweramp section of my Katana. This review put my mind at ease... I bought one ! ..... Kinnell ! This thing is epic for the money ! .... In the early 90s, when I was getting more serious about guitars I bought a 15+ year old Selmer Treble n Bass valve amp (silver front) for £30. Nobody wanted old valve amps at the time in this format. I was given an old 1960's jukebox speaker baffle, which had a mouldy pair of twin 12's of some type attached. I built it into a cab with some chipboard. The original marshall blues breaker pedal was launched around the same time, which really booted the rig into life. I sold that rig about 1998 for £80 to young lad who was starting out... today those old selmers fetch £600... anyway, I returned to guitar about 10 years ago with a couple of crappy transistor combos, which sadly got nowhere near the older selmer setup. (I think one was H&K attax100) Very recently, I hoped the Katana 100 head would get me in the ballpark. Whilst a lot nearer, it just never quite got close enough. I'm very happy to report that using the DR. Z 38 amp moddel in the GP 200 with a small pre boost and the built in blues breaker fx into the Katana I'm there ! It's dialled in 😊 ... highly reactive, snappy, glassy blues tone at half volume on the guitar pot that rolls into ear flapping old school valve drive at your fingertips. To me, it's worth the £290 to recreate my old amp alone.... However, everything else is epic as well. Marshall 800 is highly authentic.. and my god, The Soldano ! ... Most reviews mention that the Soldano model is extremely close. WOW, if a real Soldano is even slightly better than the model in the Valeton it is truly the world's greatest guitar amp. The hype is real, this budget modeller IS capable of pro tone and use. Thanks for taking the time to give us your expertise on this piece of kit Paul

[@PaulBondMusic]

John - Sorry that it's taken me a while to respond to your amazing post. Selmer Treble and Bass - They were the days! SO glad that you like the Valeton. I'm still using mine every day and making some epic recordings! Yeah... The Soldano! Say no more!

[@CL_Audio_Tuning]

Mr. Bond i have to tell you this video has been inspiring! I have owned the GP200 now for a few months, im absolutely in love with it, and your hardware/gear experience, and not to mention your playing gives devices like this a really really big boost! And the fact that the Anderton's guys really like the product too makes for a very interesting backing of it. I assume that by now (im only now finding your video) you have played a little more with the software, you probably already have the latest firmware on it, and have no doubt looked at the new stereo delays and reverbs in there, this thing really really earns its place to be honest. Thanks for a great video! Hope you're able to do some follow up with it!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Hi Claudio... Thank you so much for your kind words. Having now had the GP200 for a few weeks, my enthusiasm has NOT faded at all. In fact, I seem to find myself using the GP200 instead of my Kemper for most recordings. I absolutely love it and I'm still blown away by how good it is for the money. It is a completely professional unit. I have used it once live and had the sounds switching via MIDI and it worked flawlessly. I can not say enough good things about it. I promise you... I have nothing to do with Valeton and I paid for my unit... I'm just a total fan!

[@jonathanmcmaster8105]

Fantastic review, just what I needed to make my mind up on getting one 👍👍

[@srhatfield]

13:28 Yeah, the eq on the MB amps really changes everything about how the amp sounds... I suspect people take photos of their settings just to make sure that they can get back to that sound again 😂

[@PaulBondMusic]

You're not wrong... when I was doing a lot of guitar tech work on the road, we'd always have to make a note of the settings as a LITTLE knock of a pot could make a huge difference to the sound.

[@fabianvasquezjr8852]

Got the same presonus Studiolive 24 series III in my humble studio too! Love it!

[@PaulBondMusic]

I use it exclusively as a controller for my DAW. I use Studio One (also Presonus) and it works fantastically well.

[@anayl8r]

I just bought one as well. I have a Bias Positive Grid & this pedal board sounds as good if not better at 1/4 the price. Really solid review, great playing & really helpful comments & insight.Thx for ur 411 overview. It really is getting scary what u can do with a few hundred dollars these days. Makes me wonder if I need to keep my 84 JCM-800 & keep micing it up for sessions when u can get pretty impressive amp sounds from this Valeton GP-200 so easy.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks a lot. I totally agree with everything you say. I have some VERY nice amps sitting around gathering dust!

[@alexmachado3176]

I purchased one because of the reviews and the price, I had nothing to loose. I was only looking to have a travel amp that I could throw in a back pack. It has become my main rig, I run it thru 2 headrush FRFR 18's and it sounds amazing and can be freaking loud. The only drawback is that it does not have enough slots for after market IR's, I love all the Celestion IR packs I own. Great review Paul....

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks for your kind words... They really ARE amazing bits of kit aren't they. Keep making lots of noise!

[@Coda6766]

Thank you for doing the review. I've been looking at the GP200 but was on the fence, I'm definitely getting it now. I can't wait!

[@PaulBondMusic]

I'd love to know how you get on.

[@guitarriffscliffyc8382]

I'm sold im definitely grabbing one. Thanks

[@PaulBondMusic]

Did you get one yet?

[@guitarriffscliffyc8382]

Thought I replied. Lol. I did get one. Easy to use. Great sounds. All the pre sets are really good. I'll be using it in my band Evil Creek for live shows ver soon

[@sergiowremez]

Cool review... by the way .. nice t-shirt.

[@escorpioescorpion3425]

Yes, anyway, I ordered my unit after months of reviewing and comparing, just seeing the naturalness with which Paul presents the pedalboard that I immediately said to myself: buy it! Thank you for that review and for being who you are. Best regards from Venezuela

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks for such a wonderful compliment. All the best from the UK 😎

[@bertoabarzua5372]

Mr. Bond, that was an awesome review on the Valeton I loved the way you connected it to the laptop very useful. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks mate... It is such a great tool - I'm using it on a professional session today actually... Hooked up to my Macbook ... sounds AWESOME!

[@eddymercury5548]

Thanks for the review. Absolutely brilliant 👍

[@DrZdravke]

After one year struggle with GX100 I finally ditched it. Will go for this one next.

[@PaulBondMusic]

You can't go wrong!

[@DelThompson]

Many thanks for this great review, I like how you removed most of the effects and got down to the amp sims. I purchased one of these and just received it yesterday. I'm busy setting up a short list of presets to use for my recordings and you have given me some great ideas on how to go about the selection process.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Hope you're enjoying it.

[@NoMeWithoutYou1]

Paul, I just came across your channel and I like your work, mate. I just wanted to wish you the best with it. I'm sure you'll do well. The honesty, experience and passion in your presentation is what makes you stand out.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you - comments like this inspire me to carry on doing videos!

[@ejRecording]

This video sold me thanks brother! Great playing and spirit!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks so much 😎

[@knutgit]

From a musician for musicians. Thank you so much!!!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you for such a wonderful comment.

[@joopwolters123]

Nice personal sharing, It sure is a great piece of gear, love mine too🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@joopwolters123]

@@PaulBondMusic using it here for my guitar tone kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHyrh4GNet1rd68si=atxHnwxq20bSDHg0

[@jaywguitar]

Watched this video, and I am sold on this pedal. Thanks for the vid!

[@PaulBondMusic]

You’re welcome… get into messing with the sounds… it’s WELL worth it 😎

[@Pearce-Eng]

I’ve just bought one on your demo , blown me away Paul thankyou makin noise in Spain 😂

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you so much 😎

[@stephendunn9367]

Fantastic review Paul - I own an almost 20 yr old Boss GT-8 which I have been using with a 1969 Princeton Reverb since I bought it. It doesn't sound very good through a PA (unless I run it through an ART V3 Studio Valve Pre-amp) but wanted to stop hauling amps around and have become very much aware of the trend of moving into advanced amp modelling and profiling. I admit I haven't personally tried any of the Line 6 Helix / Headrush/ Kemper/ Fractal / Quad Cortex / Boss GT 1000 / Fender Tone Master / etc. units but have watched many You Tube demos & reviews ( Anderton's regularly) and just came across the Valeton.GP-200.This unit looks perfect for my needs even though I could afford one of the others. I'm not a pro musician but do appreciate good sound when I hear it and love simplicity as I get older! The sounds you were getting "straight out of box" blew me away and I hadn't realized that latency can be a factor with some of them. Thanks for that revelation. I have also watched your review after 6 months of using the GP-200 and I'm convinced! Cheers from Canada

[@guitarmike6757]

I bought one I absolutely love it!!! Very good sounds and very versatile 👍👍👍👍

[@PaulBondMusic]

Great to hear! ... good aren't they!

[@martinisurfers]

just one worddddd...OUTSTADINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot for your tips and time

[@PaulBondMusic]

What a lovely comment! Thank you SO much - it means a lot.

[@martinisurfers]

@@PaulBondMusic Thanks again to you. great explanation and direct.Yeahhhhh

[@fredjaeger690]

This was a really excellent and very thorough review of this unit. I’m so glad I found this review because I’ve been looking at other very expensive petals like the FM three and I just can’t afford them. Of course, if I sell some of my amp I could get one of them, but I might end up doing that anyway, after one of these. Thanks very much. Well done..

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks Fred... I just released a video yesterday, where I do a shootout between 4 different digital amps.

[@tattoofred]

Me encanta espero tener el mío pronto, gracias por tus videos!!! 😉😉

[@fredriksandegren1948]

And the Valeton sound really good!!

[@marklazarus1085]

A great bit of kit, and some bloody awesome playing!!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks so much Mark - appreciate that 👍

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

My GP-200 arrives today, excited to evaluate it. I have a Kemper Stage and HR Prime, so the bar is very high with me. It looks terrific, but I fear it leans thin and bright on tones, which seems to kinda be a common thread in all of the Valeton reviews. I really hope it has ample fullness, esp on clean. We will see!

[@jasonm9825]

Update on your valeton? How do you evaluate it after a month or so?

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

@@jasonm9825. Sold it.

[@786itube]

Being a ‘clean’ sort of bloke, meaning not into tube screamers, must say I enjoyed this presentation as I have this multi-effects pedal and feel I’ve learnt a lot

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks so much.

[@louielinguini1]

I just bought this unit because of your video…Great Demo here👍🎸🤘

[@PaulBondMusic]

Nice one - I STILL use it on professional recordings!

[@sseltrek1a2b]

the height of the buttons on the back row is a feature that i've never understood not being included in units like these (well done Valeton)...

[@PaulBondMusic]

I've never seen this on anything else... it REALLY does make sense.

[@NordicMeatShield]

Got one of these, amazing bit of kit and especially for the price 😎

[@dynamic_jameson]

Excellent review - this should be the Valeton GP-200's ad.

[@PaulBondMusic]

I still haven't heard from them! I'll still promote it though, because it's brilliant.

[@batphink2655]

Awesome review and excellent playing ! 👍

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you kindly!

[@SilverthorneA27]

This guy is awesome!!! It suck you can't program the pedals without using the software.

[@rubenmedina5050]

Great review, I have the GP200, mostly for live playing, It Is great for the price

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks Ruben. I'm still blown away by this thing. For the price, it is unbeatable!

[@NiqScott]

Umming and ahing about ordering one of these from Andertons for a couple of weeks now. I only use software amp sims (TH-U, Amplitube 5 etc), a Spark Mini, and a Fender Mustang Micro, but I wanted something with good quality tones and a looper, to use with headphones on cottage holidays while my wife has a lie-in. Out of all the demos on YT, this is the only one that's completely sold me on it. Oh yeah, have a sub' too.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Did you ever get one?

[@NiqScott]

@@PaulBondMusic I did, and I couldn't be happier with it. Thanks again for the excellent review.

[@MarkKelly-vl2jv]

Thanks. You’ve got me sold.

[@PaulBondMusic]

My little video seems to have sold a LOT of these units! I wish I was taking a commission ;-)

[@thebrokenstringstudio2930]

Thank you Paul!!!

[@PaulBondMusic]

My pleasure!

[@wizrom3046]

Massive respect for your amp knowlege and experience, and for excellence in your playing choices to demo each amp sound. One of the best reviews of how a widget actually sounds that I have ever seen. Earned you a sub and a like. 🛎👍🎵😎

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you so much. I've been around a fair bit lol.

[@leynardvista4239]

Thanks for sharing mate, very useful video and great guitar playing. Keep them videos coming....

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you so much.

[@davecooper360]

I recently bought one of these to back up my Helix. The feel and responsiveness is there. I think it sounds just as great as the Helix and I may end up using it instead since its smaller and easier the carry around lol.

[@PaulBondMusic]

It's good to hear from someone who has tried both, so thanks for the comment. I must say... I would have been VERY surprised if the Valeton wasn't right up there with the Helix. After a few weeks with it, I'm still over the moon with it.

[@martinisurfers]

Hi Dave, just one question, please. Can you change the order of the pedals ??? I´m thinkin´really seriously about to buy the Valeton gp 200. Is it reliable to play live???? Thankas a lot.

[@davecooper360]

@Tony Thompson Mancebo yes you can change the order of the modules. One thing I've noticed since my last post is the hall, plate, room.. all sound like Spring reverb.. I may need to update it.

[@pixelninja666]

great review Paul, thanks. I ordered mine on the back of this video.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Nice one Martin. You'll get the best tones by having a bit of a fiddle around with the settings (best to use the app on your computer). Tailor the sounds to your guitar and your style.

[@fredriksandegren1948]

Just must say that your Les Paul is extremely beautiful, that top is something!

[@PaulBondMusic]

It's quite a special one!!!!!!

[@ocsmith1]

I have a Pod Go, spending do much time to get some good tones. I got the Valeton, after about 20 min I got some really nice sounds. I will sell the PodGo

[@OfJaggedRisings]

I’ve been thinking about getting one of these for months now. Thanks for the video! Totally sold. Sounds great.

[@PaulBondMusic]

It really DOES sound great! It's just occured to me that I haven't actually turned on my Kemper since getting this!

[@frankconti6591]

‘Really fabulous device i own & a great presentation !!!🤓🎸🏆🎭✌🏼🎈#thanks

[@PaulBondMusic]

Aw - thank Frank. Still love mine and use it every day!

[@michaelallard2640]

Entertaining and informative. Great video. BTW, I also like having the built in expression pedal !

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks so much.

[@RicardoSilva-qp4bb]

Adrian Smith is that you? Kidding. Great guitarrist on your own right. Love the way you play, the attack and the straight unsnobbish and laidback atitude. Very good insights into the unit. It seems great. I´m considering it. The only thing I feel it lacks (which makes little sense to me not having) is the inability to assign more than one modulation effect or OD effect, etc per preset. 🤷 Thanks for the review.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you so much Ricardo. Someone said 'Dave Murray' a few days ago... I'm waiting for Janick and I'll have the complete set 😉 I have to say - I KNOW some would find multiple modulation and multiple OD's useful, but I can say that I can't think of a single time when I've done that live or in the studio. If I needed to, I'd put one in line, or on the FX loop. I think they have done the right thing, because this unit is VERY easy to use. I need to dial in tones quickly and easily which is one of the reasons why I love it so much. Also, at this price range, it will attract buyers who are amateur or semi pro (as well as pro's like me!). It's genius is in it's simplicity, but great sounds! By the way - simple... but NOT lacking in features. Not for me anyway! Have a great 2025 😎

[@jesterraj]

One of the best demos iv seen. ..

[@PaulBondMusic]

Wow - That means a lot! ... Thank you.

[@paulflieshman4430]

Good video Asti. I'm a long time HX Stomp user and the Helix deffo does more stuff BUT these things sound great, are super giggable and affordable - what's not to love? Great time to be a guitarist, it's a golden age for gear! Your playing sounds monstrous as always btw!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks mate. Yes - the amp models on this are truly amazing. A little tweaking here and there and they are 100% useable. You are right... gear today is just something else. .... Kids today...!

[@srhatfield]

10:05 Reverb was the last thing on my mind when you went into this jam.. wow, nice playing!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Awww - thanks so much for that compliment... love a bit o' funk!

[@stephensmith2992]

Great review & guitar playing.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you so much.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Thanks Paul. I'm convinced. Ordered one. ty and merry xmas

[@PaulBondMusic]

Hope you're getting on well with it.

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@PaulBondMusicThanks man. Got it. Not sure about the 'steely' metallic sounding lead tones in the factory settings. Hope i can tailor make some more natural sounding tube amp lead solo sounds. any thoughts on that? ty

[@timothy5974]

I’m a bit late to the party. I use an original POd 2.0. I would assume this is quite an upgrade in sound to that older unit? Great channel and review and playing of course. Thank you

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment - it means a lot! ... the answer is YES ... you would be VERY pleasantly surprised by the upgrade in sounds!

[@matthewstearle7395]

Thanks for the video,I think I will get one.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Just tweak the stock settings a little...You won't be disappointed.

[@matthewstearle7395]

@@PaulBondMusic THANKS SO MUCH PAUL

[@christofertjandra54]

your video is amazing! i'm thinking to buy one now! 😊

[@PaulBondMusic]

Did you ever get one?

[@keithmulcahy3417]

Great review

[@PaulBondMusic]

Cheers Keith

[@keithmulcahy3417]

@@PaulBondMusic great review infairness I use a helix and im looking for a backup so stumbled on this

[@antonyedwardson9900]

Got mine a few months ago when my church band went ‘silent stage’ mainly as it was the only in this price range to have xlr outs but I’ve been really pleased with it. The only things I think I would change are the ability to have 2 drive pedals in a patch (some of the boosts are in the Pre and DST selections so why not some of the drives?) and I’d have more modulation options for the delays although the new update has introduced some stereo delays with modulation. Oh and the manual could be a bit more helpful! All in all a great unit.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Nice one Antony. I’m sure their decision was based on ease of use and price. Most would never use 2 x drive pedals into a gained up amp. You could always sling an ACTUAL hardware pedal in the front.

[@antonyedwardson9900]

@@PaulBondMusic hi Paul, thanks for the reply! Yes you are probably right, I’m probably trying too hard to replicate my home rig which is always pedal gain as I can’t get the amp up loud enough to overdrive! You are also right about using an actual pedal especially now you can move the effects loop around in the new firmware.

[@workdays8280]

The distortion is lacking so I put a klone boost threw it and now it rocks. Then I put a cmods brownie distortion and no it screams goin'threw a cranked fender black face twin

[@heikoskwarr9247]

You should do more of this, Mr Bond!

[@PaulBondMusic]

I'm enjoying doing them... more to come...

[@lynoj777]

That’s a very beautiful Les Paul ❤

[@PaulBondMusic]

Well Spotted... it's a 1995 R9 ... from what is known as the 'Good Wood' era. It is simply stunning.

[@fredriksandegren1948]

Yeah, that is one of the most beautiful Les Paul's that I ever seen! Paul, do you know the name of the colour?

[@SpikeF14]

This is how u review, well done. Subbed, probably gonna buy this too, thanks for MAKING me spend some of my kids inheritance (although my son plays guitar too, so he'll be happy lol)

[@PaulBondMusic]

Ha ha - I'm sure that your son would be more than happy with the increase in quality of life lol

[@colinmatthews7357]

Brilliant review paul Exellenty

[@PaulBondMusic]

Cheers Colin

[@steveritchie3650]

Great review Paul. Just stumbled on your channel as I’m trying to decide between the Valeton and a Donner Arena 2000. I think after watching you review I’ll go the Valeton route. Great content and you have me a subscriber now.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Cheers Steve. I wasn't aware of the Donner Arena 2000, but I did a quick Google... I can't comments on the sounds of it, but for a similar price, I reckon that the extra buttons on the Valeton make it more desireable. I sound like a Valeton salesperson don't I !!! I'm not - I just think it's great.

[@gumpymcbarfbag3884]

Great review, hope you got that for free! This will sell a ton of them!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you very much... all bought and paid for with my own money, so it's an HONEST review... 6 weeks later... I love it! I haven't actually used my Kemper since getting this!

[@deHelli]

Hi Paul, i'm missing a harmonizer in the mod section!

[@jeffalbro4534]

Great review on the Valeton GP-200, Yes I do own the Fractal AXE-FXll XL, and it's very good sounding, but I use my GP-200 cause it's so easy to get the sound fast. I do say it's really closing the gap on the more price friendly units. Yes, my Fractal has every thing a tweeters need to hone in the perfect sound, but you burn a lot on time setting up the AX-Fll XL, and then the idea is lost. So yes, it's not 100% perfect but at the price point it's a real gem. I had the GE-300 by Mooer and I thought that was pretty good too, until it and it's nice hard case got stolen out of our trunk of our car. Vacations can be hell on band gear. The GE-300 you can control the stomp boxes better, and they lit up the buttons so you can see what amp, reverb, etc. are and where. I find that kind of lacking on the GP-200. As of sound, the GP-200 is on par with my guitar players Heilx ( sure his does more on switching, digital output and higher sample rates for recording) But to be honest I did not like it until he updated it a couple times from Line-6 and added some new cab sims. Not to sure the GE-300 sounds as good as the GP-200, I think the GP has a bit of a edge sound wise on the GE-300, but still the Mooer was pretty darn good too, just a bit behind the GP-200, and the Line-6. I think the only thing out that would sound better is the new Fractal, might be a few more that I have not tried. But I have to say the Paul Bond is a master at showcasing a product and giving his honest option. Two huge thumps up on this video, and killer player and Knowledgeable nice guy.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Jeff - I really appreciate your considered comments and your kind words! It's interesting to hear your thoughts on the GP200 vs the Fractal and the Mooer. All I can say is... Since getting this cheap little thing, I use it ALL of the time. I am actually on a professional session with an Uber producer this week and the Valeton is going down a storm. I know it so well now that I can very quickly and easily dial in FX and tweak the sounds. If anything, I'm more impressed with it now than I was when I did this review on the first day. I HAVE NOT switched on my Kemper since getting this little puppy! As a sidenote... The 44.1k aspect has not been an issue in the slightest. I just plug in via XLR's and we're good to go. Thanks again for your compliments... it means a lot! I should do some more reviews!

[@jeffalbro4534]

​@@PaulBondMusic Sure you don't get everything with the GP-200, like the Mooer has more footswitches for your stomp boxes, a big plus, I think the editing software was better too, the Fractal is just almost most crazy what you can edit on that thing. You have to think about the sound your after, otherwise you will be there for hours, on one preset (Just checking out all you can do) and not get nothing done with your music. So that can be a huge downfall, at times. I guess the Fractal lll is a real monster, has 4 engines on board way better effects, high sample rates, and you finally get strips like the Helix to you can see where you are in a blacked out stage. Lots of stars using the new Fractal, bands like Journey, Dep Leppard to just name a few. I think they are so complex you almost need a tech just to get it set up for you. It's just to much for me and the price is crazy high. But you know Paul it's all about the music, and this little GP-200 has the sound, amps are very good and very useable, and you can record sound very good audio tracks with the thing. It's should be all about making music and not a spec sheet you know or how many things can my box do over yours. I'm just not into that at all, sure I don't like all the effects on board but most are very useable, and you can add your own stomp boxes as well. I remember when I was a kid most amps where so bad sounding, and you where lucky if you could afford a nice sounding tube amp. But all the transistor amps where so bad for the most part. We are lucky to live in a day of great sounding amps. I would of died and gone to heaven if I could of had what kids get now days. It's a players dream come true, and for the price this little box delivers big time. So yes, my Fractal sits a lot now too, but it does have the duel engine so that comes in handy at times, and I can go out thru the digital XLR’ss to record. So it still has it's place. As you say the GP-200 sounds just fine recording thru the XLR, most of my friends think it's real amps I’m using (I'm not going to tell them otherwise). Yes Paul, you should do more reviews, your good at it. Cheers mate...

[@whiskeywhiskeyromeo3730]

Subbed....first watch.....not a pro player but too damn much gear including this GP200......and for everyone batching on here about thin,etc...USE THE GLOBAL EQ AND IT SOUNDS GREAT INTO ANYTHING YOU HAVE !! Most people buying this probably have a katana combo.....it works great as power cab and can be bought for $100-200 on used market everywhere, cheaper than these Frfr selling now!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks for your comments Whiskey. Yes - no matter HOW people use this unit... via FRFR, or into a power amp, into a mixing desk... no matter what, it needs tweaking to the individual guitar... and FINGERS!

[@kqandthesoundtrip7636]

It sounds great through the Mustang3v2 you bypass the modeling. That amp is made for modeling by fender so you can use it with the cabs on or off its very loud. I had the Trident from Nux sold it 30 minutes later it sounded bad and they give you nothing in it.

[@billybob2025]

Ordered one today

[@PaulBondMusic]

I hope you are enjoying it and making good music on it.

[@hanovergreen4091]

You liked preset #1. Most of us do. Lee Anderton curled his lip and sneered at it calling it something like "typical first patch of a unit and completely unusable" 😄. I had a GP-100 and love this -200. Most people who aren't snobs usually do who give it a solid chance. Best Regards and Best of Luck in 2023!

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks mate... In MY opinion, almost all of the presets are completely usable, but they DO need tweaking to suit YOUR guitar, your fingers and your style. I'm still VERY impressed with this unit.

[@johnkirk3808]

I concur but also in defence of Lee, units like this compete with literally everything else he sells 😊

[@hanovergreen4091]

@@johnkirk3808 You're right! Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@duanekauffman1818]

You my friend know your way around a guitar, awesome and great review, you made me order one. I thank you but wife don’t lol

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thank you so much Duane. If my wife knew the HALF of it lol.

[@asmahadam1393]

How about the looper .. Mine is GP200R .. any different ?

[@queeffersthrlnd1620]

does this have a roland jc type amp?

[@PaulBondMusic]

Yes it does - and it's VERY good! I use it frequently for clean sounds. (I had a JC120 in the 80's - I'm old!)

[@landslug]

Nice run through! I got one to replace the old Boss GT-3, which is amazing but outdated and quite bulky. This thing fits into a laptop case! Its easy to plug in and start playing but the software lets you dig into what it can really do. It's quirky but versatile and definitely sounds terrific

[@Marianoids]

I bought the PodGO gigbag for my Valeton and fit perfeclty! Handy tip since Valenton doesn't have their own.

[@mrreddog]

@@Marianoids Actually GP 200 does have a zip up bag available for $30

[@Marianoids]

@@mrreddog Alright. Cheers! Must be quite new or they didn't have it where I search for. I will have another look 👍🏻

[@geoAriton]

Valeton should be paying you, i wasn't convinced by andertons... it left me shaken and did not stir anything... Mr. Bond

[@PaulBondMusic]

Ha ha thanks - I still haven't heard from Valteone! 🫤

[@fredriksandegren1948]

I'm amazed by the price of this... It must be the best Multi-Effect for the money! Got one myself so I'm kind of bais....

[@PaulBondMusic]

As you can probably tell... I'm quite amazed myself!

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

Great run through. Sounds nice for the money. I am replacing my Line6 hd500 with one. I only really use the effects but like the direct option if anything goes wrong with my amp. Subbed 👍 P.s. I also have an AC50 head dated to 1968. It is as near original as safety would allow. It is the fattest amp I have ever used. Totally different to the shrill AC 15/30 🙂

[@PaulBondMusic]

Hi Richard - thanks for the compliment. Wow those AC50's are something else aren't they! I can't see myself EVER selling mine no matter HOW good digital amps get.

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

@PaulBondMusic me neither. I have been lucky and played through most sought after amps but the AC50 is like no other. Got my Valeton. First gig with it tonight. Happy New year!!

[@peterbecker2560]

Great video review! Based on this video, I just bought the GP200 and will be gigging with it for the first time this weekend! The one question I have is what IRs are you currently using with this unit? The built in cabs sound pretty good, but many folks are saying it’s even better with 3rd party IRs, so I am just wondering if you can recommend anything in particular based on your experiences gigging and recording with the GP200. Thanks again!

[@PaulBondMusic]

In all honesty... I tend to use the built in cabs most of the time. I DO have a collection of Ownhammer IR's, but If I'm dialing in a sound, I just use the App on my Mac and use the built in cabs. I tend to want to find a sound quickly and sometimes searching through different IR's can be a bit of a faff. Probably worth it if you have the time, but you'll be more than happy with what's built in.

[@peterbecker2560]

@PaulBondMusic thanks so much for your informative and amazingly quick reply! Just to follow up slightly, are their any favorites cabs in the built-in collection that you tend to use with a variety of different amps? Or do you tend to keep the amps combined with the corresponding default cabs?

[@markward7496]

Hi Paul, Nice playing! Can you conjure up any country Tele Tones?

[@georgewilkins4231]

Hi Paul I left a comment and you replied now I can't find it? Anyway I'm seriously concidering one of these Valeton gp200 multi effects. I will flog my excess peddles and that will pay for most of it.. I'll keep the catlinbread delay peddles and the mxr duke of tone, xotic boosts etc but flog the crap peddles I've acculturated. Like you I record in 4800 but I have a nice audient 414 interface. I'd use that for recording.. Thanks for this demo you've done here. I'm glad I was on the right track with the valeton. Gp200. Thinking of getting out again to blues nights etc and use the valeton and also get a headrush frfr spkr cab to use with it... I'm 70 now but going on 26. Trying to keep the finger arthritis at bay.. Your an inspiration mate.. Thanks again George...

[@PaulBondMusic]

Hi George... thanks for your kind words and yes... I'm not sure where your original comment is... I certainly didn't delete it! Re: the 48k issue... It's not a big deal! I am recording my GP200 via 2 x XLR cables and it works a treat. I DO like the tidyness of having a skinny SPDIF cable going from my Kemper to my interface, but really, you won't hear any sound degredation by using XLR's... it still sounds absolutely amazing! Let me know how you get on with the FRFR if you go down that route. I've used my GP200 once live so far directly through a (GOOD) P.A. system. It sounded amazing! And yes - I think all of us muso's stopped 'growing up' in our 20's. I certainly did! Keep rocking... (or bluesing). Regards PB

[@georgewilkins4231]

@@PaulBondMusic Paul I've no doubt you didn't delete the original message. It's KZbin doing their thing!! I'll get the gp200 first then think about frfr.. I get a great sound as it is by using my NU-X Amp Academy into my Audient interface via XLR with IR switched on. And into a 100 watt power amp into a Marshall celestion 2x12 70/80 cab with IR switch off.. Best of both and it all sounds great.. The amp academy focuses on the Amp sounds and IR's with the added benefit of having OD and Distortion sims, plus IR's with space for loading my own celestion IR's, noise gate, and a good Reverb included. Like an amp with a few goodies on board but not everything. I use my own delay and chorus pedals in the amp academy fx loop. Happy days, but it's all mono.. from the amp academy pedal. Looking to get a GP200 for stereo and the all in one solution.... Might not need an FRFR cab.. Yep we musos remain in our 20's alright except that the older I get the more toys I seem to want.. Lol... My wife shrugs her shoulders lol.... I'll let you know what I do about FRFR.. Like you I could plug into a PA..... I gig now and again with a blues singer harmonica guy locally.. I play classical guitar, and I love flatpick acoustic bluegrass... My main thing is rock / blues, bit of jazz. Guitar styles are so wide and varied who can do it all? I've never tried DADGAD.. Well I did but got in a right pickle... Lol. I read music well.. Comes into its own with the classical guitar stuff. Went to music school in London in the 70's while my mates where out on the piss. Glad I did.. Sorry I talk for England (London) lol... Be lucky.. Cheers George..

[@georgewilkins4231]

How are you Paul? How's the Gp200.? They do a lite version which is stripped down and not much less money so I cant see the point in that.. Like you I prefer to have an expression (wah) pedal on board. I'm gonna get the Valeton but had an unexpected set back funds wise. That's life, I'll get one but not right now.. Hopefully in a month's time. Your War of the Worlds project seems fantastic. Best wishes and Rock on.. George....

[@georgewilkins4231]

Hi Paul I'm in a bit of trouble with the arthritis in my right hand finger tip.. I cannot hold a pick without getting pretty bad pain. As I strike a string it's the sideways pressure on the finger tip that gives me pain. The only thing I can do is to rest it and apply ibuprofen gel. What I can do is play fingerstyle or classical guitar. The pressure is not against the joint as with pic style. The plucking is with the joint.. Much less pain.. George..

[@PaulBondMusic]

@@georgewilkins4231 That is horrible... I HAVE suffered that myself when I've been over-doing it! If this is a long-term condition, you may have to look at re-learning to hold your pick in a different way... or ditch it altogether. This is something that Jeff Beck and Richie Kotzen both did after they were already amazing guitarists!... Beck played mostly with his thumb actually!

[@AbhIshek-ir1rk]

is it ok to Replace Marshall tube amp with Valeton Gp 200?

[@PaulBondMusic]

Hiya - It depends WHICH model of Marshall you are after. I won't cover ALL bases, but it's got all the desireable ones covered. I find myself using the Soldano amp the most... at the end of the day, it's a suped up, modified Marshall. It's worth getting the Valeton just for this!

[@The-Ex-Golfer]

Hi Paul this is a great review, I am toying with this or the Boss GT-100 at the moment and your review seems to swing it the GP200 way. I downloaded the software for my Mac but since I do not have the hardware I cannot see what it is like. My main tastes are U2 Gilmour and AC/DC so will need a good delay for the first two at least. Have you meddled with the software yet, is it as good as the Boss Tone Studio, which I think is rather nice. PS, I cannot for the life of me understand why you do not have more subs, you know your stuff and can obviously play as well. Keep up the good work, you now have 453 subs.

[@PaulBondMusic]

Thanks so much Paul - that means a lot. I can't give an honest comparison between the Valeton and the Boss, but I THINK I'm right in saying that the Boss is older technology now. I reckon that the Valeton probably has more accurate modelled sounds, but I COULD be talking out of my arse 😜 I also adore U2, Gilmour and AC/DC, Gilmour being one of my absolute favourite guitar players. The Valeton will give you all that you need! The stock sounds may not sway you, but link it to the app on your Mac and you'll dial in the sounds in no time. Honestly, the more time I spend with it, the more I am blown away. For the money, I just don't see anything beating this thing. Thanks also for the comment about the subs. This is actually the very first gear review that I've done... should I do more? 😉 Cheers 👍

[@The-Ex-Golfer]

@@PaulBondMusic yeah, if you can get the time more gear reviews would be welcome and not just me. This video has already done over 1.1K views and it has only been out a few days. Keep up the good work mate.

[@gethinevans1876]

Hi, great video, just wondering does it have Bluetooth would be a great feature to connect it to a Bluetooth headphones.

[@xandeguitarra]

Valeton GP 200 or Boss me 90?

[@PaulBondMusic]

I couldn't say with complete honesty as I haven't used the BOSS, but I will be doing a four way shoot out soon with some other devices.

[@joelingojoelingo6560]

Love that music man! How’s it? I have an older one that it all single coil and am considering a hum single hum. You like it?