What's my favourite amp?

[@LeonTodd]

One thing has changed since I did this - I played a Mark IV. Better re-do this soon.

[@KauffeyBean]

And a redo we look forward to!!! 😁💙

[@Rustinpeace117]

What about the Molecular??

[@TiqueMD]

I second the molecular comment! Would love to see you demo more Ceriatone amps 😃

[@paginini]

I agree

[@owenperry3501]

@leon... I see eight months ago You played a Mark Iv, and You need to update lol, I also have both the mark iv and a hot rod 100 plus....Soldano is pretty awsome...but the Mark Iv is just on a different level, have you had a chance to check out a JP2C+ yet?

[@TobyKBTY]

Goddamn I love me some Marshall and Mesa, but that Soldano boosted with a TS is just the stuff of dreams. I would riff and shred on that all day long until I collapse.

[@LeonTodd]

That's pretty much my life since buying that amp

[@mikedixon8830]

I re -watch this video just to hear the Soldano.

[@51TomasLopez50]

@1socalshocker me too hahaha just to hear that crunch man, it never gets old

[@1analist]

Same here, that string separation makes it sound BRUTAL!

[@mikelucero6973]

I must say everything Leon plays through always sounds pretty damn good, and that's a testimony to his playing. Good stuff Leon.

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much Mike :D

[@anonymousguy7723]

I fell in love with Mesa Boogie because they are extremely reliable. I personally own 3 of them. I called after hours on December12, 2019 at 6:43 pm and Mesa Boogie called me back at 7:42 and helped me out. Mesa Boogie actually listens to musicians and designs amps around that. Unlike other manufacturers that make stupid decisions and expect us to buy their product. Mesa Boogie amps rarely see an amp tech because they have a fixed bias. If a tube goes bad, all you do is replace it with a Mesa Boogie tube and the problem is fixed. They even have a transferable manufacturer’s warranty. Although I have 3 Mesa Boogie amps, I’m planning on getting a 4 th . I’m getting a Mesa Boogie “ lonestar “ . Voted one of the best clean sounding amps ever.

[@therifflair724]

Which Mesa would you say has the most mid-heavy snarl reminiscent of and perfect for 80’s hair/glam/sleaze tones? Warren/Robbin, Jake E Lee, Lynch

[@paulwright6989]

Man that Soldano sounds SICK!

[@LeonTodd]

They do what they do oh so very well

[@paulwright6989]

Leon Todd of course I love the rev G too, since I have one lol

[@LeonTodd]

Everyone should own one ;)

[@paulwright6989]

Absolutely! Was a game changer for me! Hey, fantastic playing by the way Leon.

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much dude :)

[@AndiKravljaca]

A Soldano with the gain at about 3-4 on the OD channel, boosted with a TS-9 is just about tone heaven. I couldn't agree more with you!

[@JayRoc17]

I love that Soldano has it's own boutique unmistakable tone. Signature overdrive with a ton of clarity. Mic drop.

[@LeonTodd]

One of a kind.

[@michaelkennedy2190]

Love George and Warren. Love 80s rock!

[@LeonTodd]

Two of my all time faves

[@trilogyopus]

Man, this was just pure high gain tone heaven. Fat, rich but absolutely clear. I really enjoyed how you played it and how it sounds. Well done. Bravo!

[@AnarchyAudio]

That HR50+ still haunts my dreams. Dream rig = that plus a cornford MK50 in stereo

[@LeonTodd]

Know anyone with a Cornford? That would be a fun video to do.

[@AnarchyAudio]

i got to play a mk50h last time, when mike foo (Tritone amps) had one in for repair, i've told him to just call me whenever they arrive so i can drive over and have a fang.

[@collinputney2018]

Ooh, I love cornfords. I got to try one in the platinum room at Guitar Center and I couldn’t for the life of me dial in a shite sound.

[@dominikignacik9736]

The MK50 is a very stiff and dry amp. I've had it for almost a year and could not get a musical sound out of it. It's very sterile, even sounding and there is no real wildness or emotion like you feel on Marshalls or Soldanos...

[@bobjoe7508]

Soldano sounds much better with the tube screamer, amazing sounding amp. Also probably the only amps that stays crunchy on the neck pick up without totally flubbing out. Goddamn does that Marshall sound amazing!

[@LeonTodd]

Yeah it's awesome being able to play rhythm guitar on the neck pickup and have it sound defined.

[@Mirabelli22]

I have a Hotrod 50 and I'm in love with it! Your DSL 50 sounds very nice as well! Nice playing too

[@ZLAVO_]

Even if I love mesa boogie amps, that soldano is unbeatable. That tone is so fat and clear, love it

[@Darthhalitosis]

Ty Tabor is soooo underrated. Great video LT :)

[@samuelholder]

Judd Tabor is one of the greats!

[@SteveStJean-ee4uu]

As Todd states: King's X Dogman album has incredible (drop D) Mesa tone!! I still remember seeing King's X a few times back then and letting Ty's live rig just do it to me right in my earholes. Hurts so good.

[@Greg-rd8qr]

F'n great chops bro! 2 of my fav guitar player's as well, thanks !!

[@khalilhabib9607]

Another great video. All the amps sounded great, but the soldano was my favorite, for whatever that’s worth (which is nothing)

[@musicmore8315]

They all sounded great! Above that, your playing style is outstanding! Heavy and fast but very tasteful with a southern blues mix. Very unique in this era. It was refreshing to listen your playing.

[@SteveStJean-ee4uu]

DUDE - Great vid! I'm so psyched that you are influenced by Lynch, DiMartini and Ty Tabor!! The tone on Dogman is incredible. I assumed you'd be too young to really appreciate those players.... but nope! They are some of my favorites too! I have found your amp reviews very helpful and informative. Thanks to you, I'm now on a quest to find a low hours, mint condition, unmodified JCM2000 DSL50. Wish me luck! Also FYI for the viewers of this vid: Soldano HR50 (awesome), is not in the same price range as the other two. Also, he's playing drop-D which gives a much meaner sounding low end (especially those open D chords) than standard E tuning. How about Mesa Single Rectifier? Let me go look to see if you reviewed that one somewhere in here.....

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks man, 3 of my all time favourite players. never demo'd a single Rec but i'd love to. If you like the tones here you'd dig the latest Ragdoll album "Back to Zero".

[@MikkaGrytviken]

The tube Screamer makes the magic front of almost all tubes amps. However, I haven't never liked the JCM 2000. The Soldano sounds great for sure but for my use and my taste a Plexi is the rule.

[@MikkaGrytviken]

@Deconstruction 33 I am the tech. I made a low power plexi clone that sounds amazing to my ears if I need. Unfortunately Plexis has always been unasable for musicians that plays on little local stages. However, if you want the real Plexi big and sweet tone, you have to move enough air. That's why I don't like attenuator and load box.

[@butcho7492]

Great demo-I love your playing in it!

[@tiboorens4831]

Great video! I love your channel, you could show us your 3 favourite mini amps. They have to be giggable. That’s more what most people would get. Cheers

[@mikewallace1270]

Soldano sounds incredible

[@bartonamon]

I love this vid so much, whether its the sound of the unobtanium of that Soldano, or the glorious state of mind it clearly puts Leon in...

[@spetersonmusic]

Always appreciate players that have the control to handle gain well, it's not lost on me that it's a lot of work to control it. Well done!

[@LeonTodd]

It's always fun handing someone a guitar plugged into a raging 100w head and seeing if they can tame the beast!

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

Nice one. I have a Soldano Hot Rod Avenger myself, it's the duck's nuts. Though recently I've come to enjoy a Marshall Plexi, the Soldano has more of a refined hi-fi sound, I enjoy the rawness of the Plexi with a pedal slamming the front end. But damn, you certainly make it sound great! I also have the same Marshall JCM2000 50w, really love that amp too. Surprisingly good and very versatile.

[@michaelinglis8516]

Dsl's new an old are amazingly versatile amps. With a set of electro harmonix el34's they are so quiet, those tubes take away all the fizz and make the amp sound so damned good. My favorite amp ever is my DSL100HR with the EHX El34's and a low noise jjecc83 in v1 and a mullard cv4004 in v2 and 12ax7b's for v3 an v4. It can do plexi and jcm800 on the classic channel and then you have the ultra channel for 2 different hot rodded jcm800 sounds. I use high gain pups like jb/59 sets and fishman fluence moderns and I'm able to get pristine cleans classic rock crunch and high gain all day. It's just a great amp if you need 1 amp that can do it ALL.

[@stephhoy]

Damnit, what a sound you have on the Soldano !!!!!!! Completely crazy....

[@MrMuleable]

Great playing. Great stuff. And you can tell from his face that he enjoys playing through those machines.

[@endtimeguitarist]

I want to say that this is such a cool video because it shows the distinct difference between all these amps. I’m not knocking this other persons channel but I noticed on their channel the amps can really sound a like but on here the sounds are so clear.

[@LeonTodd]

it's good to hear them side by side.

[@dudefrombarrie]

Dude, that look of ecstasy when you started playing lay it down….Priceless. I knew exactly how you felt when you an amp speaks to your soul!! LOL any thoughts on the MB Mark V?

[@99sinclairs]

There's a unique quality and clarity to Soldano. One day, I'll get one ! Keep up the vids dude :)

[@timlaine6268]

That Soldano sounded incredible boosted and I could tell by your face it was great in person. I liked the Marshall as well. The Mesa double sounded great as well. I have an JCA Amelia that I'm pretty happy with as well as a Traynor Custom Special 50 H.

[@ChadBedwell]

hey Bro, my favorite Amp of All time is the Exact same one. Yet, back in 92' I went with my 2nd Favorite being the JCM900 100 Watt Hi-Gain Dual REVERB 4100 model FUL STACK with A-Slant JCM900 Lead1960 & B-Straight JCM900 Lead 1960. I have been playing through a Digitech RP1000 for the past 8 years and Love it, But I have slowly been falling back to my good Ole' Analog Pedals. I'm a Huge LYNCH Man he inspired me through my 35 years of Playing as well as Warren Di Martini 2 of my Inspirations for sure.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

go back to amp distortion and you will thank your ears for the glorious sounds they now hear,i had a jcm800 for 20 years,heaven. god ,i hated the 900 and the reverb version seemed to be the worst.surprisingly there might be 1-2 videos on all of youtube getting a decent tone out of them.

[@RollerCoasterFenatic]

Awesome Soldano tone!!

[@tomwolfe1594]

Thanks for sharing. Love the Soldano!! I’m saving up for a SLO 100

[@LeonTodd]

An SLO would be so cool!

[@rookd1137]

So glad I found your channel!! I can watch gear videos allllllll day long, good stuff bro

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much mate!

[@jonoakley11]

Every guitar player who loves a heavy sound , should check out Dogman by Kings X , one of the most underrated bands ever , and to this day still one of the most well produced , best heavy sounding guitar ever , glad you gave them props!

[@LeonTodd]

Still crushes me every time I hear it

[@samuelholder]

Jon Oakley give me a dollar!

[@jonoakley11]

@@samuelholder or gimme fifty cents

[@stevegardiner8473]

They're all great but, that Marshall is THE rock tone.

[@mvyper]

One of my favorite tones of all times is the one Mick Mars and John Corabi had in the Motley Crüe's 1994 self titled album. The main distorted riff of Misunderstood is huge. And I think they played Soldanos, back then. The sound you pulled out in this video is really exciting !

[@LeonTodd]

That album is a hidden gem

[@mvyper]

@@LeonTodd YES! I have always loved it. Mick Mars allegedly said that it's the best thing they've ever done. I mean, you can really hear how good Tommy was, and Bob Rock did a wonderful job of mixing his drums. And Corabi's voice was great. Thank you a lot for your reply, Leon! Keep up the good work. BTW, did you already try the new Nembrini 8180? I just got it and it's great. 😊👍

[@LeonTodd]

@@mvyper I just saw that came out, pumped to try it!

[@russclark6780]

Sick playing brother. Just found your channel. Loving it.

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much!

[@SonnetGomes]

Hi Leon...i am contemplating on investing in an AXE Fx vs Soldano. Any ideas or advise? How close do the simulations compare to the real deal? Is the digital world close enough yet? These are your favorite amps, and these are no doubt the top 3 for any metal fans. Do you use any of these Live? What is you live setup? Thank you so much for posting such helpful videos. Cheers.

[@0421072]

This is way better than the mid-terms. I play Death metal but I listen Queensryche, Jake E. Lee era Ozzy, Ratt and Dokken! I love Ty Tabor and every thing dUg does! I listened to Shine. Great stuff!

[@LeonTodd]

You just listed some of my favourite bands right there; super stoked you liked Shine too!

[@aacgoudie3642]

I've always noticed that the best metal players are listening to the classic metal and rock dudes

[@SlyHikari03]

Same.

[@StratMatt777]

What if boosting an SLO with a Tube Screamer is actually the thing that _does_ make you a savage? What then?! :) I've got the soldano astroverb effects loop prototype. The astro is based on the SLO's Clean channel with the Crunch Button on. You can turn the gain all the way up to 9 or 10 without it being too much! What kind of speakers are you playing through?

[@metalmanm1492]

Cool video,and i subscribed!Warren and George r some of my top favorite guitar players,actually they were some of my teachers,never get enough credit! I love Soldano,been wanting one of his amps for a long time,and the way Mike said they r built,amazing,and he seems like such a nice guy!!

[@LeonTodd]

Best built amp I own by a long way!

[@MikeCindyWhite]

That Mesa sounds bad ass!! Nice man

[@DanielJJBGriffin]

Warren DeMartini, top 5 guitar players from the 80's easy!

[@joshmuz9018]

Eh..malmsteen, Vinnie moore, Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, Vai, Satriani, Shawn lane, Eric Johnson, Alan Holdsworth, Greg Howe, Ritchie kotzen, George Lynch I could go on and on. Martini would be at like number 40

[@FT-64]

Great video and comparison! ....have you ever tried a Bogner XTC?

[@LeonTodd]

Never a real deal XTC unfortunately. Dream amps

[@FT-64]

@@LeonTodd , The first time I saw one in a store, I plugged in to try it out....20 minutes later I bought it, and it's been my main gigging amp ever since. Similar to the Soldano, but a bit warmer (at least to my ears).

[@pauldaskal9510]

Great advice...I had one of the 1st Dual Rec's made...but soon moved on...I also kept a DSL in my stable..but when I got the Bogner Ecstacy and then the Uberschall...I really don't need anything else...Maybe a Diezel VH4 if I want to start a Djent band but the uber really covers that well.

[@music.corner]

fender super reverb, soldano 100, marshall jtm 45/100. the 3 best amps ever (equally good). nothing I ever heared even comes close when played in the right environment by the right player.

[@johnramsey2480]

I love the sound of that Soldano!! Never can go wrong with the Marshall!!! Just really LOVING my PRS MT 15 more than anything right now personally.

[@LeonTodd]

The MT15 is SICK. Super impressive amps.

[@justinrobbins7026]

They all do what they do, very well. In my opinion, you have the order just right. That Soldano though... Damn! I was playing through a 6505+ for about 5 years. Then I saw your DSL video about a week ago. I had to have a Marshall. Ended up getting a super deal on a TSL100 and love it. Your videos are awesome and very informative. Keep up the great work!

[@LeonTodd]

That makes me so happy to hear!

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Had to watch this this again. Just too cool sounding Soldano. The sound of the 80s, just like the ada. I watched a vid of stypers singer playing a 100 watt soldano head and it sounded killer as well. Just too cool and amp. The other amps rock too, but that Soldano just hits me with those mids, those schenker times or something I just love in playing. Man, your rhythm playing is just too cool. Love your use of chord voicings and the bass strings, etc. Just cool brother. Out of hospital on a good note and doing better. Was really sick and having heart problems with pneumonia. A little touch and go for awhile, but they ironed me out, and I lost 14 lbs in the process. No eating like a pig and cat is helping me recover laying in me constantly. Cat love rocks!!!

[@w.rustylane5650]

My favorite amp is the one I have. It's a Crate Power Block CPB150 stereo amp with 150 watts. I've got it hooked to my stereo Akai SW-155 speakers and a 250 watt car woofer. Sounds great. I've got a Great Crate.

[@christophermurphy7113]

They all sound great, but for me the DSL 50 (w/out Tube Screamer) wins in a photo finish!

[@LeonTodd]

The welterweight hanging with the heavyweights :D

[@christophermurphy7113]

It sure does, brother!

[@setifaast]

Ty Tabor ☺ The tone king

[@mafeitete]

JCM 2000 is the winner!!!

[@realtruenorth]

Over Soldano SLO,, oh hell no!

[@yourguitarist]

You're a Lynch and DeMartini fan... a man after my own heart! Great videos.... love your channel!

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much. Both of those guys are the complete package in my eyes

[@MultiScoffer]

The Mesa Boogie for sure! Please compare the Rivera knucklehead Tre next time please?

[@brettshawver2983]

I had the same head & regret letting her go! Sounds so awesome man!

[@NumbskullAudioProduction]

Dude, your face when you're digging into that Rectifier. That's why I love them so much. I also got into them due to Ty fanboyism, and never looked back. I got into the 2010-onwards MultiWatt Dual Recs though, you played one? Check out some of the demos on my channel to hear what it can do. I love all kinds of amps but that's THE one for me.

[@LeonTodd]

It's a feeling that's hard to explain really, isn't it?

[@kennethjohnson6223]

Love Soldano amps.... Warren Haynes uses them and Mikey Houser RIP used to use them... I once met Soldano backstage at a Gov't Mule show in Memphis... super nice guy... he reminded me of Jeff G. "Jurassic Park"

[@robgen06]

great tone love that head soldano

[@GearAddict]

FREAKIN BEEEEEFFFFF. Amazing amp and some stellar playing!

[@jdpower6360]

I own a Soldano Lucky 13 combo. Has the SLO channel and the clean channel is like the most glorious fender reverb ever heard. Soldano wins this hands down. Excellent playing Leon!

[@LeonTodd]

Very cool! Would love to try one of those.

[@BH2547]

That tone is insane!!

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks so much!

[@banorilsk]

Hey Leon, great video!! What cab+speakers are you using?

[@lucaswilkinson6441]

That soldano sounds rowdy, i loved it!

[@nickwilschut5356]

7:07, you just got the perfect st anger sound😂🤘👌

[@miked5487]

Haha .. Soldano.. if only I could afford one!

[@Bad_Phil]

Get a Jet City HDM, it'll take you right up into the same tone-zone!

[@dustinscott5628]

mike d i have a jet city ltd100 with the depth mod and a more pedal friendly effects loop, got it from amp factory forblike 450. I tried out the settings he was using in this vid and it was in the same ballpark for sure!

[@benmiddleton9984]

mike d get a 6505+ The Peavey and the SLO100 basically sound identical but not identical in price

[@justinyarbrough5986]

Dude I have a Jet City 50h. That amp is sonically super close. I run a tube screamer in the front and a 7 band boss eq and sonic stomp in the loop (i cut the volume down on the eq so I can jack the post, like a retarded attenuator). I’m trying to find a site that will sell me the mods but i plan on putting in the depth mod, mid sweep, and trying to decide on thE HAIRY BROWN EYE (Friedman High gain channel) or the SLO mod (exact circuitry of Soldano SLO 100 Like a mirror). There’s also a mod to give you a cleaner clean. That’s the one thing this amp lags behind in. The clean channel lacks. But for the price man it’s bulletproof. I changed my baffle and painted it and put some AC powered LEDS that are changeable via a remote (cooler looking than the HUGHES AND kettner).

[@justinyarbrough5986]

Another amp I was so surprised with I bought was the black star HT100 (I have the 1st run, not the mkII). They are affordable and sound AMAZING Just guitar to amp. Nothing else. The ID CORe series have the company a black eye (i still think that for a 16 year old starting out they aren’t a bad starter amp. Better than a spider). But this series is the tits. The 100 series are amazing but you are gonna pay well over a grand for that. The HT series has a nice clean and 2 different lead channels with 2 different voicing for each. Plus you have their ISF knobnto go from a British gain to an American gain (Marshall to Mesa) as well as mix. Has an emulated out that sounds brutal into a daw with some quality Impulse Responses. But those are two that I bought very reasonably and was super pleased with. That and the Eleven Rack. Everyone should own one. 200$ used. Best purchase ever

[@conjob2112]

I had a Hot Rod 50 and it was nice, but by no way an SLO100. Not even close. But it looked amazing with the Red Alligator Tolex.

[@wilhemheider]

2 of my favorites too... Mesa and Soldano!

[@Allan-ts1ux]

Oh yeah at that time I had an American made BC rich red mockingbird that I was really into along with my Kramer focus three hum Floyd x style large metallic red star body.. that one was so cool.. had two of them..

[@lespaul9078]

What do you think is a somewhat affordable substitute for the hot rod, bogner, marshall, doesn't matter. As it is, to get that tone i need a jcm800 and a ibanez tubeking, of which are rare, expensive, and unreliable to some extent. Anything under 1500, i plan on getting 2 heads

[@LeonTodd]

Jet city JCA50H. Check out my comparison vid

[@yogiguitar1]

nice playing man

[@mKreifeldt]

After decades of intrigue I finally got a chance to play an SLO with the matching cab and was speechless how incredible it was. And good move by soldano ditching the ice pick vintage 30s for eminence legends. Mind blowing combination of raw and refined tight gain. And versatile! Does it all.

[@LeonTodd]

Might have to try some of those...

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

bad move,just break in v30's and they kill everything especially eminance anything.

[@taxo]

Leon If you dig the Soldano SLO (which is great) youo may want to check Mezzabarba stuff as well, very very SLO inspired but with more articulation and high mids. And if you're into retro rock and metal amps also give a chance to Frog amps, badass for hard n heavy stuff!

[@LeonTodd]

The Mezza stuff I've heard clips of seems unreal, great to see new high gain flavours still being developed!

[@taxo]

@@LeonTodd true, and I'm glad there are still builders that still rely on TONE and not just stupid tons of sterile gain and articulation

[@factsonly5994]

I'm curious to know if you've used a Mesa Boogie 100w roadster head. I've abandoned all amps because with patience, it's like 4 amps in 1. You can dial in anything. I used to play through tons of amps but for the last 2 years I've been strictly roadster. Thanks for this vid I enjoyed it. 🤘

[@LeonTodd]

Love the Roadster! it's actually the amp that made me go buy my 2 channel Dual Rec. Such a versatile beast, I much preferred it to the Road King.

[@kingfisher7960]

I'm a mesa tone like you but I was lent a Two Rock Studio Pro 50 recently and I cant stop screwing with it! Its a different tone but I really dig it!

[@stud1664]

i have 3 soldano tube amps ( one is the HR+) in my humble collection and the HR is just the fun go to amp as it works so well in the house

[@kennyh5083]

IMO nothing beats the Marshall Vintage/Modern, it does all the vintage and classic and modern Marshall tones I luv! The only thing I hate is the damn thing is so big!

[@johnroberts838]

Hi Leon, Brilliant Video, honestly all three Amps sound amazing I love the Beefy tone of the DSL, I heard an Iron Maiden 2 min to midnight tone, The Soldano has a killer Distortion Channel, I am a fan of George Lynch/Lynch Mob, he really is a tone chaser, I have the Baby brother version of your Mesa, the Mini Rec 25 which has the sweetest Clean Channel and like your Beast can get a little flubby on the Lead Channel, I ended up getting a Keeley Germanium Ecstasy Treble booster, sounds awesome. If I could only have one it would be the Mesa, killer riffing by the way. The Explorer behind you looks so nice.

[@LeonTodd]

YEah the DSL is 70's/80's, the Soldano is late 80's/early 90's and the Recto is mid 90's - modern tonally. All three tracked together sounds crazy!

[@LocoDirewolf]

You had me at King's X and Dogman

[@LeonTodd]

I've got a video planned that's all about that album, should be fun ;)

[@LocoDirewolf]

Leon Todd Yes! They are my favorite band from the '90s and one of my favorites of all time!

[@avv.flaviomalacario5293]

I Hi leon. My question: I've a soldano slo100. I have a GAS attack for a marshall: so DSL, TSL, jcm800? Is the DSL you love really similar to a jcm800? I would prefer it for the 2 channels, so I found it more versatile. I would take the 20 w because I would use it first of all to record my guiatar tracks - no more using VST - using the DI modern marshalls have. Thks so much. Flavio

[@LeonTodd]

Great taste! The 20 Studio series 800 is a pretty fun amp

[@ghoggan69]

Hi again Leon I've got a DSL50 myself which I love what settings are you using on this demo Specifically on the Ultra Gain channel Cheers

[@resistorstudios]

I have a DSL like that . I had to repair the power amp section though they have heat/circuit issues and I clipped a resistor somewhere. It really made a difference. They like a low bias setting I feel too. I did not like the JJel34s that were in there. I went with Shuguang el34s they sound really nice believe it or not for cheapies. (Would prefer winged C but they do not exist anymore) I run a SD-1 I found it to give more of what I wanted over the TS9 or 808. I have been gassing for the Mesa even though I prefer Marshallish tones ....its weird because all Mesas seem to sound different to my ears. However I have played an SLO100 in person myself at a boutique shop and I will never forget that day. That and the Uberschall. Love the tones man and I actually am a big fan of Warren Dimartini as well. Wish I had a quarter of his chops.

[@LeonTodd]

I just had one of my DSL's serviced to correct the bias drift from the poor heating design, that sucks. I'd love to try an Uber, seems like the perfect Marshall/Mesa compromise. Oh yeah, and Warren is god!

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

gotta work for warrens chops.wishing doesnt work.

[@Rndhld]

The soldano had that 1988 L.A. hard rock sound to it that nothing else quiete do the same way it does it. The snakeskin design makes it look groovy. Everything about this amp screams : ''plaaaaaayyy meeeeeeee!!!! '' lol; the 3 of them are great it's down to taste. Unimpressed by the marshall, i used to have a JCM800 2204 50w canadian ed (they're different google it) with the metal toggle switch and everything in mint condition, i still own a dsl50 that i basically use as a frankenstein electronic testing platform. Once you have heard a jcm800 of the breed that i had, you can't unhear it. It was.... it was exactly what it's supposed to be; perfect one trick pony but what a trick. Unbelievably more marshall than marshall. Ended up selling it for a 20% profit because i don't do gigs or plan on having a live band no more and it's useless with the master below 4-5 so.... The buy just tested if it was working, was stunned by the mint condition, he did not even tried to bargain. lol

[@satinwhip]

Very similar tastes in amps. My favorite is my Soldano Hot Rod 50 single channel. Push it with a BOSS EQ set to a little mid range boost with a little volume gain. I have a JCM2000 100W and a 4x12 w/ Greenbacks but I never use the red channel. The green crunch channel dimed with a Marshall Guv'nor (with all knobs on pedal at 12 o'clock) is deadly. I have a JCM800 50W and a Boogie JP-2C but the HR50 and the 2000 are my favorites.

[@LeonTodd]

That's uncanny, if I ever buy another amp it will be a JP2C or a MKV

[@JoshuaSmith-fc8kg]

I have the mesa dual rec with el34 tubes in it . The el34 tubes seem to round out the low end better , especially for down tuned and 7 string guitars . It has a better punch and clarity that the 6l6 just seemed to be lacking . I boost it with the vht v drive and it's a beast .

[@dogcatcherish]

I dont see a whole lot of em, but i have the Mesa Single Rectifier. Sounds real close to the dual rec but not quite. Still my favorite amp I’ve ever owned, has EL34 tubes and played through a marshal 4x12 cab.

[@DarkSide-Channel-h8j]

LT - Very nice KZbin Channel, sooo addictive for guitar fans! All those Amps are amazing, but... I know a tone of people would vote for Soldano for ever, I respect that. In the meantime, there is a new kid in the block for modern Metal: ENGL Fireball 100 E645 (the real amp, not plugin)... hopefully it will be consider as a serious contender one day in the wish list, it is tight, amazing tone, lots of gain... probably does not really any tube screamer, so much gain.

[@danpena7922]

I had that Soldano and the recto.. I still have the rectifier.. That's all I have to say.I went down the rabbit hole trying to get the Soldano to sound right for me.

[@nicktrierweiler3690]

I purchased the jca50 because of you 🤘 love it! I noticed that you've got both your preamp and master volume up pretty high in these videos. How are your ears not bleeding? If I set my volumes the same my eyeballs would melt! Love your tone by the way

[@LeonTodd]

Nick Trierweiler phenomenonal amps! You'll notice I don't have a fan in the same room as me ; I have an iso room and a load box so I choose between the depending on the mood I'm in. Eyeballs intact!

[@nicktrierweiler3690]

Got it, thanks dude. Love your style!

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I think this might have been the first vid I watched of you.. Anyone that likes Soldano has to be cool.. :-) Have you tried the Mesa Collusium heads like Sykes used? Just curious or Mk2, etc,? I think you have a Trixaxes preamp right? Thanks buddy..

[@LeonTodd]

No but so keen to try one for the Sykes thing. Yeah the tri is new but so good!

[@Parrottization]

I have an old purple HR100+ and in my opinion once he boosted it you never got to hear how intricate and alive the beast really is with the gain around 8 ( please do another no boosting or effects in the front for the folks!)

[@some18myjam60]

Dang that soldano sounds great! Similar high gain chug like the Rectifier. I might have to check one of these bad boys out. I know the SLO series is basically a Rectifier, but only Mesa copied soldano. To bad they’re expensive amps.

[@LeonTodd]

The Hot Rod is a good way to cop the SLO vibe without spending huge money.

[@some18myjam60]

True but if I’m gonna spend $2-2.5k for a hot rod, I’d rather save a little while longer to get an slo. That’s just me though 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Leatherjacks]

THIS AMP IS AMAZING!!!

[@Turboy65]

I have multiple favorites because they all do things that others can't quite match. My Mark V is amazing, it's the best amp overall of anything I've ever touched. But my Mark III blue stripe outclasses it for pure aggressive metal crunch. My Blue Angel is the most emotive amp I've ever owned. My '69 Marshall Plexi does THAT thing better than anything else. They're all favorites.

[@vintageleon76]

another Leon, awesome, Love the video, keep rocking

[@endtimeguitarist]

Dear Leon, I’m considering my first tune screamer after about fifteen years of playing. What do you recommend? I saw a new one that isn’t released yet for $400 something that seemed very gimmicky. I’ve heard stuff about older ones being better? I’m lost when it comes to the tube screamer. Help 😂.

[@LeonTodd]

Get a used Boss SD-1 - $30-$40 and it'll do the same thing, more or less.

[@endtimeguitarist]

Leon Todd Hey Leon 😀 < smile like the time you first played your soldano. I appreciate that you take the time to reply. It makes it a joy to keep coming back to your channel. What about the Ibanez tube screamers? What is your opinion on them? Old, new, or the boss recommendation over both Ibanez options? I have an engl powerball and I really think it has a lot to do with my pick ups that I have have it at 95% gain on its lead channel to get a decent level of distortion. It sounds crazy but that is exactly where it finally has enough gain and despite it still being low the harmonics are insane. It could be my guitar. I’ve had the engl savage in the past and the se670. The day I sold the se670 I heard someone play it on a real cabinet with a les paul and I was blown away. At the time I only had a cheap guitar research cab that came with my les Paul. With my savage I wasn’t a fan of the tone with my main guitar but when I used a custom made hembry with Seymour Duncan’s that amp came alive. It sounded like mein trio by rammstein. With the dean I had at the time you could get such a searing hot lead tone. I say all this because I’m hopingn the tube screamer might bring something out with my current set up. I’ve also been considering the bogner red pedal.