Affordable Guitar Amp Blindfold Shootout

Affordable Guitar Amp Blindfold Shootout - Winner Stays On!

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It's time to find Chappers' favourite small affordable amp! Each round a winner is chosen to stay in the running until Rob finds his ultimate choice! Which did you think was the best sounding, let us know your choice in the comments! | tinyurl.com/2gcdphpc
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» 7:04 Round 2
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» 12:42 Round 4
» 16:07 Round 5
» 19:52 Round 6
» 23:16 Round 7
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@flynnleese8222 5 күн бұрын

That VOX sounds really smooth, it sometimes made the other amps sound shrill and gated in comparison, especially that Fender...

@BobbyMcBobPants 5 күн бұрын

The fender sounded the most hollow out of all of them by quite a bit. Like the Vox and Fender were polar opposites which I think threw off the sounds of almost everything but the crush.

@howardthrust 5 күн бұрын

Absolutely! I do believe Rob was right about the speaker selection making a difference, also. Obviously VOX has produced a package that works really well--creating a proper "full" sound! My experience with the VT40 was similar when I was at--of ALL places--a Guitar Center; where the SalesKids were using it as the "Guitar Demo Amp" of choice. I remember complimenting them on what a good choice it was!

@papa_pt 4 күн бұрын

Dat tube preamp

@canadianintheukbrian 4 күн бұрын

I owned the 20 Watt version it had some brilliant sounds, I wish VOX make some upgrades to bring up to some sort of modern specs its still uses the old USB and having adapter instead a regular kettle lead , and the ability to connect to your pc or interface to record would be brilliant , one setting I loved on mine was the Dumble sound ,

@kenthhamner2641 3 күн бұрын

Smooth my arse. Muddy, flubby and will be stuck in the back in a mix.

@billyduff417 5 күн бұрын

I’m with Rob 100%. Vox absolutely slayed it!

@douglepong 4 күн бұрын

Orange was pretty close too. I love the gain on the Orange. Vox clean is just unbeatable.

@RobertSaxy 4 күн бұрын

Same here

@cadams1607 3 күн бұрын

Vox entry amps have always been great. My first amp was a pathfinder 10 back in 2001. Did me well until I needed something for gigging.

@SlowMenThinking 2 күн бұрын

I'm Sorry I can not recommend VOX any more. This is due to how they handle there app and there google play honesty. Bought a VOX Adio GT air, Got one year of a working app, The phone and the tablet updated and now the features I bought can not be used with any modern Phone or Tablet I own. It has been two years, only for the app to start working after a phone update then the app updated and now the app just crashes this is over Bluetooth... Lesson Learned Digital Modellers is only as good as the software support, you may end up with an oversized paperweight that is what I ended up with. Have not had any support answered and all reviews have been removed from google play.

@minkleymcmoo5248 2 күн бұрын

The others sounded really narrow in frequency...

@danosnanos1817 5 күн бұрын

The unfiltered honest response of Rob is priceless. You just can't get that from many other places on KZfaq.

@DeanFeeney138 5 күн бұрын

I'm surprised but I have to agree. The Vox was in a league of it's own.

@Headless97 5 күн бұрын

"Could I have less treble?" *turns treble from 5 to 4.9*

@michaelgreenstone4840 4 күн бұрын

I was so triggered by that fr , he turned up the mid from from like 5 to 5.1

@TheCyberMantis 4 күн бұрын

Lee is afraid to turn knobs.

@exp-eri-mental 4 күн бұрын

@@TheCyberMantis This actually cracked me up XD so true though, the memes go on!

@wewalkedonthemoon 4 күн бұрын

That thing was dialed in sooo bad, or the just sound like that?

@marksy5560 3 күн бұрын

These amps are really sensitive to those changes though. Also if Rob didn't think it was changed enough surely he would say?

@PIC121220 5 күн бұрын

I like this segment. Please do this often. The comparison between high budget and low budget must go on.

@Kryogenikz15 5 күн бұрын

That Vox man... even after round 1, I had a feeling it would win. It sounds so good.

@jonmahoney74 5 күн бұрын

I've got one, had the big bro version too but had to let it go to save space. Dunno if this is a common opinion but i love this generation of vox modelling because it seems to be able to do other amps really well. But how many other modelers can do vox really well?

@nekkon1989 5 күн бұрын

So happy that Rob was blindfolded and subsequently didn't choose a Katana

@H..M.. 5 күн бұрын

I got no beef with Katana but this comment is hilarious.😂

@nekkon1989 5 күн бұрын

@@H..M..dude I own a Katana. But enough with the hype 😂

@killnoni5032 5 күн бұрын

I sold my Katana. Best day of my life.

@digitalchris6681 5 күн бұрын

@@killnoni5032I married mine.

@fundude365 5 күн бұрын

I think I remember him saying he has to set up his patches with a Katana, and that he doesn't like the base settings.

@CharmCityPaintball 5 күн бұрын

I really dig these blindfold Rob videos. There always fun and I’ve been blown away with Rob’s ability to hear the different tones with guitars, pedals, etc. great stuff guys!

@digitalchris6681 5 күн бұрын

Full credit to Rob: he immediately spotted the "Vox", "Katana" and "Orange" sound. Not surprised he couldn't spot the Fender and Marshall: they sounded sh*t and nothing like their bigger brothers (or sisters).

@dogsbodyish8403 5 күн бұрын

He didn't identify the Vox - in fact he guessed at the end that the winner was the Hiwatt.

@digitalchris6681 5 күн бұрын

@@dogsbodyish8403 he did exactly that. at 6:30 he said of the Vox "it has a sort of cranked AC30 kinda vibe".

@dansands6363 5 күн бұрын

I would be extremely embarrassed if I was Fender or Marshall and putting my name on these products, especially considering the quality of the gear they're known for.

@dogsbodyish8403 4 күн бұрын

@@dansands6363 I have earlier/lesser versions of both, and a Vox AD15VT (VT40X valvetronix forerunner), and have always favoured the Vox - however, as modelling amps, there's a fair amount of tweakability available, so it's just about possible to get fairly reasonable results from the others. Better than portrayed here anyway.

@dogsbodyish8403 4 күн бұрын

@@digitalchris6681 However, looking at the settings, the VT40X's implied amp emulations were Fender for clean, and Marshall for dirty. Though the settings aren't necessarily as the selector switch portrays if presets are engaged...

@fanbladeinstruments 4 күн бұрын

I bought a Vox AC4 based on Robs opinion in an older video, they had just released it with a 12" speaker and Rob said "Full credit to Vox, they've made the thing that everyone wanted them to make". He gave it 9/10, then they plugged it into an extension cab and he upgraded to 10/10. Then I bought one and I love it.

@eddy67 3 күн бұрын

Love me AC4

@artaxAF 5 күн бұрын

Vox once again proving to be criminally underrated. I personally like the look, as well.

@matt_hayward 3 күн бұрын

Hah I love the sound hate the look😂!

@davidlangdon2848 Күн бұрын

I agree. I've owned three different versions of the Vox Valvtronix amps, and I love them.

@wilker374 5 күн бұрын

The Marshall Code sounds horrendous... Can't believe i bought one 😭

@FreeEngland1 5 күн бұрын

😂😭 My prayers are with you child 🙏

@sethwaldo 4 күн бұрын

@@FreeEngland1 I picked up an immaculate Code 50 off gumtree. Sold it on within a week - every preset was horrific (to my ears) and i'm definately no expert - I saw a lot of 'you have to tweek it to get good sounds' comments online but I wasnt buying that.

@conorjames8456 4 күн бұрын

Ive had one for 3 years and the suffering never ends ☠️

@guitartalk999 2 күн бұрын

I’ve had mine for 7 years. Freaking horrible.

@poino87 Күн бұрын

He said the fender was worse. I had one and sold it for a katana 🤠

@user-StevenLyleStyle 5 күн бұрын

It is fun watching Rob do blinded reviews. He knows his gear sounds . Great educational video!

@user-vr9mk6hv9k 5 күн бұрын

VOX just sold a lot more amps, and rightfully so. 👌🏻

@EzyoMusic 4 күн бұрын

Somewhat unrelated, but their video on the Vox Bruno amps sold me on them. I still have the amp nearly 10 years later. All I did was replace the speaker with something more lively (Celestion Alnico Gold) and changed tubes a few times. It's a wonderful amp, just doesn't sound much like a Vox.

@ichibandude 12 сағат бұрын

Vox makes a lot of good amps, but it’s so bad at promoting and designing. I own AC10C1, VX50GTV, Clubman 60, and all of them sounds fine, and pretty much nobody knows them.

@Bug_Man_Semo 5 күн бұрын

That Vox was definitely the right choice for straight out of the box rock tone. It may not be the most versatile one but I totally agree with it winning in this context.

@kingstumble 5 күн бұрын

Shock horror---I agree with Rob. The Vox sings, the others don't.

@jason.h 5 күн бұрын

the vox is leagues above everything else here - almost makes the other amps sound like they're not working properly

@riphopfer5816 5 күн бұрын

That’s why I’ve been playing Vox hybrid modellers for 20 years. I’ve never been disappointed. My practise amp will always be Vox modellers. They’re just so rich.

@michaeldschutte 5 күн бұрын

My first amp was a Vox VT20+. One of the older ones. The presets were terrible but I got some nice tones out of that little 8" speaker

@gratefulpipeandcigar3239 5 күн бұрын

Yes, like they've all got something broken inside. Ha ha ha

@TFWB100 5 күн бұрын

Ive been saying it for years also but noone wants it to be true.

@DarthCiliatus 4 күн бұрын

I'm debating whether to get a Vox VT100x or just picking up a used AC15

@picksalot1 5 күн бұрын

Rob was spot on, and the Vox sounded glorious - An easy winner. I only wish that Rob had a chance to dial in the other Amps at the end so we could hear what he thought were the best sounds each could produce. It was a very interesting shootout. Thanks

@CpTnlAw 2 күн бұрын

Love those videos, love the straight forward scripting, love the discussion, and the overall description of Rob and the vibe between you two guys. Great videos

@jimmyjimmy951 5 күн бұрын

Yep, agree with Rob. Vox and Lee needs to be blindfolded on a challenge… Desk top amps… 👍🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@derick-smith 5 күн бұрын

Blindfold Chapman and I'll watch every single time

@JoeyP478 5 күн бұрын

I own a Vox Cambridge 50 & I’ve shot it out against a Boss Katana, Line 6 Catalyst & a Blackstar Silverline. Miles above in tone against the rest & it looks great too. The NuTube tech really makes the difference. Only if it had an effects loop & a mid control this amp would be the ultimate small gig/home practice amp. Glad to see Vox are getting the credit they deserve!

@adrianlang4565 5 күн бұрын

I have that same Vox amount and I also love it. But I do have a question for you about it. Which amp modeler do you use the most or prefer because I have a tuff time really dialing it in.

@JoeyP478 4 күн бұрын

Depends on your style. I’ve set the 3 EQ’s around 1/2 o’clock & I switch between the boutique clean & the Brit VM with the hall reverb set to 3/4 to get that heavy rock sound. Look at upgrading the speaker. It’s easy to replace

@adrianlang4565 3 күн бұрын

@@JoeyP478 thanks man I appreciate, it’s just my little room amp, I have a Marshall DSL 100 H that I really blare so I’m not really interested in upgrading it

@thekonno87 3 күн бұрын

I use a Vox AV60 which is the old Cambridge. It has an FX loop and wipes the floor tone-wise with anything that isn't twice the price. They make exceptional gear for the price.

@Corbrwl 2 күн бұрын

What do you prefer, the Cambridge 50 or VT40X?

@marcaustin 4 күн бұрын

Rob is a sound Prodigy. These videos are unbelievable !!

@BradMore 5 күн бұрын

That Orange sounded awfully lovely ... but the Vox got me to check price :-)

@pads-zr9ln 5 күн бұрын

I regret selling my orange 35, I told myself I was going to buy a super crush 100 but never did

@DMFChavez 5 күн бұрын

@pads-zr9ln do it. Super affordable and kicks ass. Sounds great at bedroom volumes too, very versatile.

@jerryhorton5708 4 күн бұрын

I was surprised at the Orange. I’ve never cared for the ‘Orange sound’ from their tube amps but that Crush had such a sweet tone

@xxxtkvxxx 4 күн бұрын

Love my Crush 35, have it paired with a katana and its a nice blend

@rebeccaabraham8652 4 күн бұрын

I have the Crush 20RT - and it's the best amp I've ever bought .If I'm not using it - I'm using NAM with an Orange model and an Orange IR - or a multifx with an Orange IR into a PA.

@agusg.t.8950 5 күн бұрын

Young Rob hated VOX Adult Rob loves VOX 👍good for Rob, Vox rules!

@taylorhansen9290 3 күн бұрын

I really appreciate that you guys are willing to be open and honest about your opinions of gear.

@DDE_ADDICT 5 күн бұрын

That Marshall sounds like it was beat up in a dumpster fire. JUNK.

@shanerose5348 5 күн бұрын

Always glad when chappers drops by. That Vox was surprising, excellent sounds.

@PakaShreds 5 күн бұрын

The VOX was amazing. Love this segment. You guys are hilarious and so entertaining to watch

@AndrewC1983 5 күн бұрын

I've had a couple valvetronix amps over the years and they are the BEST small combos I've ever had

@parttimeastronaut 5 күн бұрын

"You said X was not good" "Aaah but I've always been a fan of X hahaha"...

@jeremyminett 5 күн бұрын

I’ve had the Vox VT20x for years and year as an amp I use for teaching and am continually blown away with how great it sounds and I’m playing through it 5 hrs+ a day!

@StanGehman 4 күн бұрын

I about crapped my pants when Rob said "I'm sure they make other very good products" referring to Fender. I found it hilarious that Lee didn't bring that up when he read what Rob said about the amps. Good call Lee. I think Vox has been way underated for years. I love Vox. Great video. Great job Rob

@chrismosquad1056 5 күн бұрын

Been sick that past few days and taking it easy. Decided to watch this to help make the most of my time. Thanks for posting!

@gratefulpipeandcigar3239 5 күн бұрын

This is making me very happy because I happen to have a Vox valveTronic similar to this one. I've gotten compliments on its sound by very distinguished musicians and I just happened to buy this one from a guy before I knew anything. I've already arrived and I didn't even know it.

@TraneFrancks 4 күн бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me at how good Rob's ears are. Holy moly! And I can only concur that the Vox sounds fantastic. I'd buy one.

@alexanderhieke3584 5 күн бұрын

Rob definitely made the right choice. The Vox sounded best. Only the Blackstar came close. And I had the same initial reaction to the first few sounds coming out of the Fender. 😬More shootouts, please, Lee! Thank you!

@JeffymotoMan 2 күн бұрын

The shoot out format was exciting!

@warringtonruncorn 4 күн бұрын

That was just night and day between the Vox and the rest. And I don’t know what you guys are on, but it looks gorgeous.

@Urkzilla 5 күн бұрын

Those clean sounds man ❤

@fenderbenderspecial 5 күн бұрын

I had a Vox Valvetronix in highschool many years ago. I loved that thing! That one has a normal AC plug, too. Surprised they did away with the normal plug. I might be biased, but I also dig the Vox look. Maybe it's nostalgia.

@MrReptilianhumanoid 4 күн бұрын

The Vox rox. He nailed it imo. Sounded fuller and more natural than all of them.

@JakeSkillman 4 күн бұрын

Proud of you guys for showing the unfiltered opinion. Super cool stuff.

@404err0r 5 күн бұрын

Amp shootouts are the best!

@horrorview 5 күн бұрын

Totally agree with Rob. The Vox had that tube "squish" and notes bloomed whereas the other amps had a sterile solid state tone. I DO love my solid state Crush, but that is entirely it's own thing (great for Sabbath). Owned one of the early Valvetronix amps and still consider it the best of the affordable "modeling" type amps.

@hoilst265 2 күн бұрын

This was a great example of what valves do to tone - the dynamics and warmth were there.

@Supermansdead81 5 күн бұрын

Love when they do these types of videos!

@martintaylor1758 5 күн бұрын

Great video, really enjoyed this. I liked to see some of the big names getting a good old honest bashing. I have a Vox and I love it. Thanks guys!

@JTB-- 4 күн бұрын

Vox has that nice tubey sound. I'd like to see the BOSS Katana Gen 3 Artist Combo with the "Bloom" Feature in a comparison down the road

@chrisglassmusic 5 күн бұрын

I recently played that Vox amp in a music store and loved it! If they would just add an effects loop, and a sturdier power supply!

@kbru78 3 күн бұрын

This video was a treat. Would love to see more like it!

@mblueser3770 5 күн бұрын

Not only tone, but you can see that the Vox had great feel. He just took off and ripped when they clicked it on every time. Good to see ya Rob! Great job

@gavmurph3764 5 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this 🤘👍

@randallparker8477 5 күн бұрын

The OG team is back! Best content OG content!

@christhompson9378 5 күн бұрын

Yes! Always loved the vt series amps ❤

@weets69 Күн бұрын

Thx brah. Love the info. Helps a lot🤘

@travismiller7679 4 күн бұрын

I worked music retail for almost a decade. I've always felt like the vox valvetronic was at the top of its class. Very underrated amps.

@Itsjorgelanzas 5 күн бұрын

So far I got three big big takeaways. 1) that orange sounds so orange it’s scary 🤣🤣 WOW 2)that Chapman guitar is much better than I thought. Hearing it through the affordable gear gave me such a good idea of where this guitar sits. 3)the vox sounded really nice. I suspect it’s got a much better designed cab. Rob’s got some really good ears!!! Spot on with almost everything I can hear this side of the glass. What the vox needed is a little eq and comp in the console or daw and it would work perfect! Great video!

@kenminerva 4 күн бұрын

You nailed it again, Rob! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@mattpygmy2167 4 күн бұрын

Very pleased to see the Vox get a shout for the first time. I bought one about 8 years ago as a tuck it in by the couch living room practice amp, It made its way to the studio very quickly and has been extensively used on probably 10+ albums at this point... it just has so many great sounds and is very fast to dial in... and yet I never once heard mention of it on any review channels. So it's finally had its day. 😊

@Stillcell306 5 күн бұрын

Whoever put the Kublai Khan Boomslang breakdown riff as the title card music, you deserve a raise

@MarcelCaddy 3 күн бұрын

I noticed this to 😂

@kosmonument2682 5 күн бұрын

Orange and Vox are my favourite amp makers. Not surprised with Vox taking this.

@sjorda12 2 күн бұрын

These are the best type of Andertons videos!!

@27retrodaze 2 күн бұрын

I really dig these blind shootouts...

@Seyeler 5 күн бұрын

Honestly I like the look of the vox. It looks classy for the small size. I grew up using valvetronix and I feel like they just work. Maybe not the top dog, but they always always work.

@CPB24421 5 күн бұрын

Love the way you made Rob wear the blindfold even before he was on set. I sincerely hope he wore it for the rest of the day.. I can imagine him trying to make a cup of tea

@tylermcswain9760 5 күн бұрын

Rob’s “wow!” regarding the Marshall’s gain initially was right in line with my thinking. Had me rolling cause everything he was saying I was thinking 😂

@damasterkarej 5 күн бұрын

Yay! I wanted to see it for million years (about)

@Stetson819 5 күн бұрын

Totally agree with rob here, that vox was in a league of its own. It’s the only one where if you handed me it instead of one of its bigger brother, I wouldn’t totally be bummed out.

@marcoferreira4576 5 күн бұрын

The VOX sounds Awesome!

@peterbelcher-truss569 4 күн бұрын

Definitely love the Vox, and the Blackstar was also great

@Green-yp9ix 5 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this one, a lot of fun chaps...

@simmonphoenix3206 5 күн бұрын

I have a Vox vt20+ and it’s such an under rated amp. It always sounds incredible. Only changed the tube once so far.

@embiggens1 5 күн бұрын

I love my little Vox amps. I have an older VT20+ and a Mini Super Beetle. Both great at what they do.

@trevorarthurson6815 4 күн бұрын

Blindfolded and nails the Orange Crush! Amazing!

@paul_grimsley 5 күн бұрын

This is the kind of ridiculous brilliance that I have become accustomed to as an Andertons viewer and customer. Magnificent.

@GuitaristJesse2442 4 күн бұрын

i have a vox valvetronix a much older model. it sounds good. when it blew up i had to go out and find the exact same year model. Robs playing with a blindfold on never fails to amaze me how good he is.

@BrianGreenGoogle 5 күн бұрын

Would love to see this with a tournament bracket - maybe seeding by cost or online rating. Could do a panel of judges holding up cards with numbers like ice skating.

@_metal_militia773 Күн бұрын

Kool! great video!

@AllanGildea 5 күн бұрын

Just the ticket! Thanks fellas!

@nohero88 5 күн бұрын

I am always astounded at how Rob can pick up brands whilst being blindfolded. It's truly phenomenal. Also nice he didn't pick the katana (I use a katana 😅) Great video

@jonmahoney74 5 күн бұрын

Never mind identifying gear by sound alone, i feel like this was a pretty competent demonstration of how you can melt faces by feel alone

@YourGuitarStory-pd1he 5 күн бұрын

This was a great video. That said, I own a Catalyst 60 and love it! It takes some tweaking to dial in a sound. But once you do, it can really sound nice. The boutique setting really shines.

@alfgwahigain5544 5 күн бұрын

Same with the Katana. Out of the box it was shrill and overly bright. With tweaking it sounds great.

@YourGuitarStory-pd1he 5 күн бұрын

@@alfgwahigain5544 yes. You can get some great sounds out it. I’ve spent some time with one of those as well. Great amp.

@trickfall8752 5 күн бұрын

Love my Catalyst 100.

@timfletch 4 күн бұрын

That vox just had a ROAR!!! to it, can def see why rob enjoyed that the most

@bldallas 5 күн бұрын

Back about 20 years ago I bought a Vox Valvtronix modeling amp and was blown away at the tone, plus all the options. I eventually sold it, with a bunch of other hear to buy a Martin D-18 (yes, whole different story). I now primarily play thru my Blue Jr IV, but I still recall how much that valve preamp seemed to add to that amp’s sound. On a side note, when my son was little, I also Bought a 5 watt Vox for him and still have it. Though I have been playing thru a Spark mini, in its stead, I still love the sound of that little Vox modeling amp. And it’s battery powered! That was mind blowing to me, when we first got it. Vox definitely makes done great stuff.

@dasninjastix 5 күн бұрын

I recently went with the Blackstar Debut 50r over the Katana MKII, very happy with it just a great home amp and pedal platform. Very easy to use, sounds legit. The Vox was the best sounding of the bunch for Rob's playing, but the Blackstar held its own as well.

@flynnleese8222 5 күн бұрын

Yes, the Blackstar sounded surprisingly good. It might not have as "full" of a sound compared to the VOX, but it had a tight sound that was dynamic and punchy.

@dasninjastix 5 күн бұрын

@@flynnleese8222 I agree, in the US the Vox is around 350 USD while I got the Blackstar for 220. I do agree with other reviews that find the overdrive channel on the Blackstar is a bit flubby, my solution was to buy a Klon clone with the price difference which totally tightened up the overdrive and made the need for another overdrive or distortion pedal disappear. I just like having those kinds of options rather than software or multiple on board adjustments. Nothing wrong with the Katana, but the out of the box sound of the Blackstar with the simplicity of the ISF control is sooooo much easier to get quality tones for my old brain. It's just a great place to start. But if like me you find the overdrive channel a bit mushy, a simple Klon clone considerably elevated it for me. I got a b-stock Warm Audio Centavo for 80 bucks and it just transformed that channel for me.

@MiguelCruz-jt9bb 5 күн бұрын

I think that orange did an amazing job on that amp

@jameslewis2635 3 күн бұрын

Vox will be very happy with this video. I think that where they are winning is that its doing a decent approximation of an old style valve amp rather than trying for a more modern sound.

@wabbadu1 5 күн бұрын

Great video! Really enjoyed this blind shoot out. Next I'd like to hear a shoot out between the 2x12 combos.

@commandohornet2295 4 күн бұрын

Had a valvetronix for like 5 years now. Had a katana before and A/B tested them both and the difference was insane. You can change the drive level of the valve itself which is really cool. There’s a lot you can do with them, I don’t like how some of the effects can’t be stacked but it’s not a huge issue for me. Think it was ~£10/20 more than a katana. Absolutely worth it

@jacksonhoward3743 5 күн бұрын

I used a Vox Valvetronix combo for years while I worked as a guitar teacher. I did eventually upgrade my backup amp to a Katana head mkii for the headroom plugging into a bigger cab, but I loved the vox! It was probably the one amp that didn't deserve to be overshadowed by the katana

@Tuning_Spork 5 күн бұрын

I have two amps (that I use). A Vox Valvetronix and a Boss Katana. I use them both with an A/BY pedal and they sound amazing together. (The amp I never use anymore, btw, is a Fender Reverb. It really does sound like a cardboard box by comparison.)

@randall4411 3 күн бұрын

Besides the amps , you guys are fun to watch . The dynamic duo .

@krisdavis909 5 күн бұрын

I love the honesty! guys, brand loyalty can only remain if true

@patschubert2662 5 күн бұрын

I was happy to see the Vox Valvetronix win Rob's opinion! I have the VT 30 and the VT 15 and I have always felt they were really underrated! I also have the Marshall code 50 and that amp has 100 different settings and they all sound a little different but I seem to prefer the silver jubilee setting. Leave it to Rob to sniff out the one tube in the mix! I would like to add that having changed the tubes in these amps it is true what Vox says "these tubes are not only used in the preamp but they also run some power amp through them too". I can tell you those little 12AX7 tubes get hot just like a power tube!

@PaperClipAudio 4 күн бұрын

Maybe another good way to do these type of videos is to replace both amps. See if the fondness stays to one option with a refresh on the ears

@MrUmandMrEr 4 күн бұрын

Haha. I’ve been recommending these little Vox amps to students for years. They’re pretty darn good. And the smaller VX15 is a great practice amp with an very useable SLO model, amongst others.

@deananderson7092 2 күн бұрын

Very informative. The Vox pulls off a valve sound very well and gives the right hand freedom to be dynamic. There is a reason that tube amps hang on and on.

@paulburton5150 5 күн бұрын

I would like to see Lee do this challenge. I get the feeling he is very much guided by his eyes and preconceptions rather than his ears. I may be wrong. But would love to see him try it

@Zwopper 3 күн бұрын

I totally agree!

@jmt-ri6ed 3 күн бұрын

The whole thing was like he was desperate for the vox to lose, even going on about wanting to see differing opinions in the comments, yet everyone here is in complete agreement with rob

@donovanhaas7315 5 күн бұрын

Shoot, I still play every single day an old Vox Cambridge 30 Twin Reverb, which has a 12ax7 in the preamp of its second channel. The first channel is basically the Pathfinder. Sounds really good on both channels with Pure Sky in front.