Awesome amp, phenomenal versatility and great to finally hear a metal monster machine that doesn't need a "booster" to tighten the bottom end! About time!

They should have given you the amp for free for the job you did here.

They did, just to clarify. But that doesn't mean that it's easy to make money with a KZfaq channel. I still need y'all's support! :)

I remember being in the studio when Jens Bogren re-amped Symphony X Paradise Lost album. He used the Fireball.

Put heideggerean ontology on capital products try to work something out? That's not what it's for.

Thanks and yeah man, it's A-MAZING!

Thanks mate!

Which amp do you prefer this or the invader?

@@gazzaduce3424 It's tough to say. The Invader is more loose bottom end and more massive sounding. The powerball is not as loose but less massive. I do prefer the invader's tone for myself, but my Invader has the Wizard module which allows me to get what I want out of it. I also like the midi control of the invader as well. I definitely see why some would like the powerball better. I really can't decide which...so that's why I own both.

Awesome! Enjoy!

So I also have a mk1 that I've had since 2005 (it's actually the 1.2 version, so the upgrade from the original). I'm curious what speakers you're running? I have V30s, but I've heard the 1s benefit more from something like Greenbacks or other speakers. Do you have experience with different speaker use on yours?

@@mikechristy1840 Hi Mike, i recently swapped out one of the V30s in my 2x12 cab for a Jensen Tornado Stealth. Great combo. You get a more balanced midrange, and it smoothens the nasty high mids a healthy bit. I can recommend that.

I LOVE my FB100 and I still need to compare them but they definitely do similar things. Never tried a Savage though

Yeah man, it's awesome! Do you have one?

@@SonicDriveStudio no I’ve had my eye on one a while now only heard one briefly,I had the pb1 but the newer Engls are way more punchy

Hey Jay Longhofer, I am torn between Savage MK2 and Fireball 100. Thoughts?

@@X9Eric I bought and played all of them. If I want a straight forward Savage sound I go with the Blackmore (took me 3 Blackmore to finally give it the respect it deserves and it’s based on the Savage but with 6l6 tubes. I had an artist edition with EL-34s and it was nice but didn’t have the attack of the Blackmore. Secondly. The Fireball is just a monster. I have dwindled down all my Engl’s to just those two amps (Blackmore and Fireball 100). I love the Savage mk2 but I bought it along with the two mentioned and ended up selling the Savage Mk2. Why? A couple reasons. Side by side comparisons in my studio through my Engl 2-12 with my settings I preferred the Blackmore much more tonally. Also the Blackmore gets where I want to go much faster and cuts like a knife. The Savage does too but it’s just a bit more than I needed in my studio. I got a Z9 foot switch with it too but still ended up selling it. I really preferred channel 2 crunch almost more than the legendary channel 4 on the savage. I will do a demo of the Blackmore and the Fireball soon. I just moved so I’m still dialing in my studio. I hope this helps. I will probably buy another Savage again but the Blackmore just does everything I need. The Fireball is the only Engl that I would be left with on a desert island if I had to pick. Simple is better. The savage has more options but I found like many have…options can distract or get on the way from my writing/recording process because you are always adjusting to try and find the sweet spot. When I got it to where I wanted…I still preferred the Blackmore and Fireball. Through all my guitars (12). Cheers

Thanks!

Cheers!

Very versatile!

I haven't tried it but I'm more than happy with this one. Still in the honeymoon ya know? :)

Did you have the original Powerball 1, or the 1.2 (the updated version before the 2 came out)? I have the 1.2 version that I've had since around 2005. It's a beast, but like you said, gets lost. How would you say the two differ in tone?

@@mikechristy1840 I had the original v1. I've not experience the 1.2. Differences in tone, I would say the PB2 is less dark for sure. I would say it was like Engl looked at the Peavey 6505+ a lot and edged more towards that tone overall without quite getting there. It's a lot more restrained than the 6505+ but retains enough midrange to cut just as it should. But you can back it off. I wouldn't call it a set and forget amplifier, you need to make use of your soundchecks. But overall, it's a huge improvement on the PB v1x amplifiers and a lot more versatile. I would definitely suggest it's worth the upgrade, ideally before people figure it out. I think it's not been popular due to the PB1 and it's lack of cutting. But now people are gradually cluing into it, it is going to be the next Peavey 6505 in my view.

@@jonsick445 wow, I've never heard anyone compare it to a 6505. That's really interesting. I'd love to upgrade mine, but I think my wife might leave me. 😂 But I will say that my amp seems to have really benefited from putting an OD in front and/or an EQ in the loop. It really helps to brighten up the tone. Of course, this is all me playing in a bedroom. I haven't played live in years (and honestly probably won't again) so I don't know if OD and EQ help enough to cut through with a band. I've also seen people say that the 1 and 1.2 benefit from different speakers (Greenbacks if I remember were popular). My current cab is V30s, so it may be worth it to get a different cab and see how it sounds. But it would be nice to have the 2. Maybe one day.

Thanks!

It's mostly about those pickups, then strings

I use Steven Slate Drums

It's very useable at home!

@@SonicDriveStudioGreat, thanks!

I appreciate it! Well, I do think that my content is fairly specialized. Someone like Ola and Fluff have more of a personality to them so people not only watch them for gear but also because they think they are funny guys. I'm less funny and my channel is just more about the sound and tones etc. Thats why I think I'm not growing as fast as they are for example. I've also started my channel at a later point. However, I'm pleased with where I am and I love doing what I do so I'm never going to stop! I really appreciate the support though! Thanks

I have never tried one so I wouldn't know

You can kind of compare them in my most recent video that I posted a couple days ago

This amp sounds very good at low levels. I don't think you'd need an attenuator

​@@SonicDriveStudio Thank you for your fast answer :) I admit that I'm a bit surprised, I thought these big tube amps had a minimum volume at which you get the best sound. Or this specific amp has a better low volume sound than a Marshall for instance ?

That is correct. Amps like this don't rely on power-amp distortion for their tone

@@SonicDriveStudio ok it's really good ! Thank you again :)

Would like to see Mark V vs PB2 comparison.

It does any style! No boost needed with this amp

@@SonicDriveStudio Thanks for the info. I was looking at the Savage Mk II but I think I prefer the clips and videos o hear on the PB II, as it seems warmer and maybe darker which is more my thing. Only other amps I am looking at are the Revv Generator Mk III, Bogner Ecstacy and a few Diezels. Have you had a chance to try the most recent Revv Generator?

I have not...

Thanks! It's all original music