Soldano SLO Mini 30-watt Mini-amp Head Demo
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The SLO Mini amplifier head compresses the legendary saturated sound of the Soldano SLO-100 into an immensely portable package, and Sweetwater‘s Nick Bowcott is here to run down everything this pint-sized fire-breather has to offer! Clocking in at a mere four pounds, the SLO Mini pushes out 30 watts of power and boasts the articulation- and harmonic-rich tone that’s been the Soldano signature since 1986. This amp also features a control set that will be familiar to any fan of the SLO series - a 3-band EQ and gain, master, and presence controls - with Normal/Deep voicing and Crunch/Overdrive switches to take you anywhere from high-octane ‘80s metal leads to sweet, rich cleans. Be sure to watch until the end as Nick interviews Mike Soldano himself where they discuss the SLO-100‘s history and continued influence on high-gain tone and players everywhere.
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@divebombstudios7706 2 жыл бұрын
Finally, a soldano I can afford.
@Yellowcard7572 2 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHA SAME 😂
@MrBones105 2 жыл бұрын
If you use plugins at all, the Nembrini soldano plugin is pretty sick. It sucks when your dream amp is disgustingly expensive lol
@Yellowcard7572 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrBones105 Doesn’t Neural DSP have a plugin of the SLO?
@MrBones105 2 жыл бұрын
@@Yellowcard7572 they do, and it’s pretty good, but I prefer the nembrini. They’re pretty similar in quality though, there’s only a small difference between the two.
@Yellowcard7572 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrBones105 Interesting…
@evancrocker5343 2 жыл бұрын
When listing the many non-metal players who have used the SLO, you left out one crucial person who still to this day utilizes it on stage, Mr. Warren Haynes.
@FlowerdyPilllow 2 жыл бұрын
Lou Reed,, too!
@luispaxtor2680 3 ай бұрын
Mike Soldano's amp mod/building story is so cool!
@KoolKatDave 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review/interview, Nick! And Mike is such a great guy! I spoke to him in the past and he was very friendly to a mere mortal like myself!
@marcelogaea1064 2 жыл бұрын
Vicious chops, Nick. Great to know Soldano’s still pushing it. I used to own a Yamaha T100C and traded it for a new Boogie Mark IV when I was stationed in Japan in ‘94. Lol, the Japanese are really proud of their products.
@TheCyberMantis 2 жыл бұрын
They should be. I currently use a Boss Katana head. Best $350 I ever spent.
@jackclark1356 2 жыл бұрын
Great demo Nick! And you're playing is awesome as usual
@MikeysMorgue 2 жыл бұрын
It sounds better than I expected! Great playing, Nick! 🤘🏼
@Emi4Rock 2 жыл бұрын
listen the rabea massaad review, he compare with the 100w tube slo, sounds like 90% identical, in some occations, 98%
@TheCyberMantis 2 жыл бұрын
Great demo Nick! That little thing sounds pretty good! It's cute!
@rickfennell7849 2 жыл бұрын
I love all these mini heads they're coming out with. They all sound great. Just wish they'd make the matching mini cabs to go with them. Maybe some 1x12s in straight and slanted cabs and make them stackable so we can have a mini stack if we want. That would awesome!!! 🤟🤟🍻
@ciskemerlijn6161 2 жыл бұрын
Vox has 1x10 speakers and orange too, for just around 70 dollars!
@rickfennell7849 2 жыл бұрын
@@ciskemerlijn6161 right on man👍👍👊
@michaelshafer2996 2 жыл бұрын
Mesa 1x12 recto "cube" is a rocking little cab, pairs perfectly with my mark v25
@rickfennell7849 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelshafer2996 right on brother 👍👍🤟
@michaelshafer2996 2 жыл бұрын
@@rickfennell7849 Mesa also makes the mini cabs straight or slanted but half the depth and don't have the low end of a standard recto cab. They look badass as a mini stack but I don't like the skinny sound
@RaspySquares 2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing Nick in these gear videos.
@silentshred5483 2 жыл бұрын
Nick you really Nailed those tones! Great video ; )
@supersonicej 2 жыл бұрын
Nick makes the best gear demos
@russiangoose7053 2 жыл бұрын
Love these mini amps, great for practice, recording or even slaving it out to a larger amp 😎
@zbaby82 2 жыл бұрын
Solid state can make for a really good sounding amp. Always plug this into a good power surge protector. I may be buying one of these soon.
@lrblouie 2 жыл бұрын
Great player! Great demo!
@nikolasnavarro4161 2 жыл бұрын
About time!!!
@nilesludwig7148 6 ай бұрын
This is now the second amp you've convinced me to buy, Nick.
@metalinyourhead3604 2 жыл бұрын
For a split second I thought “I’d be silly to buy that”, then I remembered “wait a minute, solid state amps each have a unique voicing”.
@longjonsilvernuts 2 жыл бұрын
You gotta come up with any reason to buy more amps/gear lol.
@Lluc06 Жыл бұрын
I'm sold. Thanks Nick.
@billysia9106 2 жыл бұрын
Balls to the Wall - great take on the riff!
@tonictonetomrockstar1931 2 жыл бұрын
mine shipped today!
@Edgarins29 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I was introduced to Soldano by Martin Barre and his tone as he is using them as well.
@Eagle_eye__ 2 жыл бұрын
Gunna rock 2 of these in stereo!
@NathanMichalik 2 жыл бұрын
The SLO-30 is my absolute dream amp. My current main setup uses the Synergy SLO module. Cool to see a more affordable version of what I STRONGLY believe is the best amp of all time.
@mottosierra1372 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I can’t use a slo tube amp in my house and always want one but now this is perfect im sold
@gazzaduce3424 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nathan, I have just bought the synergy slo module myself and I do like it but I must admit if I paid for the £3000 amp or what ever it cost I would be let down from it if that makes sense. I am still wanting to try this thing as for £249.99 it seems a bargain. I also have the Bogner uberschall module and I’m looking at either the Powerball or Deliverance module next as I need a clean channel as well for my SYN-50 head.
@NathanMichalik 2 жыл бұрын
@@gazzaduce3424 I've used just about all the modules at this point. My fav clean is the TDLX. I did end up getting the SLO mini. I only have a couple hours in it, but it's VERY impressive. I haven't done any A/B tests yet, but it sounds very similar to the SLO module. It doesn't seem quiet as responsive as the module, but still feels great.
@flogginga_dead_horse4022 2 жыл бұрын
Got mine last week ... fun
@mikedavis3841 2 жыл бұрын
Rock on Nick 😎👍
@sweetwater 2 жыл бұрын
The Soldano SLO Mini packs the tonefulness of the legendary Soldano SLO-100 into a compact, giggable format. What are you rockin’ on the SLO Mini? Let us know in the comments, and shop it today at Sweetwater 👉 imp.i114863.net/doAqLK
@jamesonotc4287 2 жыл бұрын
So awesome, I ordered it instantly!
@bigwomp932 9 ай бұрын
Definitely gonna grab one of these used and one of those harley benton 2x12's
@deadendkid1968 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you here...we met backstage once when Grim Reaper came to KC...
@Andyisdead81 Жыл бұрын
Nice that you played the intro to Balls to the Wall! I did some work for Mr. Udo Dirkschneider himself in the past. 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
@Bobby_Digital37 2 жыл бұрын
It’s so cute!!! 😄
@hod8931 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good, mine was shipped and should arrive today...although I sould have picked it up in person so I could spend more😂😂😂
@TheJeffcurran 2 жыл бұрын
That's a surprisingly good sounding solid state amp. There must be some DSP going on in there. I haven't used a solid state setup since the early 80s when I had a Yamaha PG1 preamp running into a QSC solid state power amp and and a Marshall 4x12. That was a pretty good sound at the time, but this thing really kills it.
@che2335 2 жыл бұрын
Balls to the Wall Nick!
@marcotixxx 2 жыл бұрын
Spinal Tap approved? shut up and take my money!
@GuitarsAndSynths 2 жыл бұрын
perfect home office practice amp and the bogner would be perfect with diezel mini amp.
@jaywishmaster1984 2 жыл бұрын
Put out a 100 watt version
@brothertoughlove 2 жыл бұрын
Wow 🤩
@rkseventyfour 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!! I hope they will release the pedal version of this mini amp. No need for the power amp. I can plug it to my existing power amp.
@davidwinston1627 Жыл бұрын
They just did
@topfloorstudio2684 2 жыл бұрын
This amp & that Les Paul is the perfect match! I need that exact LP, is that the 1960 Les Paul Tribute in natural? This amp is so cool I can't believe it's not tubes/butter.
@OurWorldinChaos 2 жыл бұрын
Awsome review but one thing i gotta say these mini heads could do way better if theyd put a headphone jack in them,
@deadbeatwilliam Жыл бұрын
The mini amp sounds amazing...
@scottdunn2178 2 жыл бұрын
Same 30w power amp as the Bogner Ecstasy mini... which is better? Getting one or the other....
@RoyDumaw 2 жыл бұрын
Nick, which mini one do you prefer? This one or the bogner?
@b00neDawg00 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I would’ve waited before getting the be mini
@f33fifofum 2 жыл бұрын
Big sound for something so small. Not even lunchbox sized, more like light breakfast sized.
@mattbrillhart2922 2 жыл бұрын
Nick, thrash out some Grim Reaper riffs!! \m/
@jonathandowney7000 Жыл бұрын
Well Nick i guess i wasn't alone in losing all of my hair. Tried to get a message to you and it didn't find you I assume. He was my friend but he was your bandmate. Your family on the road and in the studio for a long time. I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was one of the best. As for the amp i was given one as a gift recently and have yet got to test it out so was watching this out of curiosoty to see what this little monster sounds like and who better to do that than the Reaper Riff Ripper himself awesome playing as usual Nick hope you are well. You won't remember me so don't try no one remembers guys like me from back then trust me on this LOL Again i am so sorry for your loss Awesome video
@juliodefreitas157 Жыл бұрын
I want one 😂😂🙈🙉🙊❤❤❤
@ianbarcelos 2 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine what a 100W version of this amp would to do the amp market... Next year maybe?
@IDGAF_PLUS 2 жыл бұрын
Why don't these come with a proper switchable clean channel? A nice solid state clean that you could put pedals into would make this a fantastic amp.
@exceptionalarman7306 2 жыл бұрын
intro that he played from Ratt lay it down ?
@brianpeterson4046 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if they'll introduce a cabinet comparable in size to the head.(something smaller than what was used in demo)
@TheChicagoTodd 2 жыл бұрын
That would be cool! A 1x12
@captainflamson 2 жыл бұрын
That's the only thing missing from these minis, a good solid and affordable 1x12 cabinet to match each one, I must say however I want this one!
@DiscoPilgrim4903 2 жыл бұрын
@@captainflamson Monoprice makes an affordable 1x12 with a Vintage 30!
@captainflamson 2 жыл бұрын
@@DiscoPilgrim4903 I will check them out, thx!
@danicorreamusic 2 жыл бұрын
Suena como dentro de una caja de zapatos, no se si el equipo no tiene headroom o que esta mal tomado desde el mic o la sala tiene demasiado reverb
@NOL_K 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe a solid state SLO 100 as a more affordable range?
@vaportrails7943 2 жыл бұрын
It wasn’t the first high gain tube amp - that was Mesa/Boogie.
@vsv972 2 жыл бұрын
what song is played at 1'36 ?
@fabiolamanna Жыл бұрын
Hi what song a 2,08 ?
@dontsaythetruthytwillkillu5784 2 жыл бұрын
Foot switch?
@rubenreza 2 жыл бұрын
The only things I wish the amp had are a 4, 8, 16 ohm switch like the tube versions, and a regular 3-prong power cable instead of the little pedal-like barrel plug.
@ot4kon Жыл бұрын
Is solid state. You don't need an impedance switch. Just connect anything above 8 ohms. Solid state does not care like tube transformers do. You can run the amp without speaker too. I don't know why they put 2 outputs. When you increase the load the amp will run cleaner and with less power maybe the two outputs are EQ differently to compensate tone change. To make the amp a 3 prong AC type you will need to put the power supply inside. A noisy switching PS near a high gain stage could get a bit noisy. Is doable but will increase the price.
@rubenreza Жыл бұрын
@@ot4kon Thanks so much for that info! Very informative and educational.
@ripperthecrooks6428 7 ай бұрын
man i swear that tribute cant stay in tune
@sonny6string822 6 ай бұрын
Since this is all solid state, I’m wondering, does it sound good at lower bedroom volumes? Please let me know if anybody out there has one and can confirm or not. Also, how does it take gain pedals in the front end, so if you’re using less gain, you can still add it with a pedal Thanks
@sonny6string822 6 ай бұрын
PS. Also, how does it take gain pedals in the front end? Thanks
@sweetwater 6 ай бұрын
@@sonny6string822 Hi, Sonny! Thanks for your question. Happy Holidays! One of the advantages of solid state amps is that you don’t need a high volume to obtain a saturated gain tone. The output volume is a means of making the drive tone louder or softer. It has no effect on the distortion. You can absolutely use overdrive/distortion/fuzz in front of the amp. YMMV with which one is the most successful for you. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
@kennyh5083 Жыл бұрын
turns out this is more a yap flappin' demo than an amp demo!
@spost26 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. This is within budget
@larsdahl6594 2 жыл бұрын
Is SW down? Accessing from #Europe.
@texacomann 2 жыл бұрын
This is without tubes!
@kingdiamondfan4032 Жыл бұрын
Is this tube or solid state?
@sweetwater Жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for your message, hope you’re well and safe. SLO-30 is an all tube amp based on the features of the legendary SLO-100. Please see details on our site: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SLO30BM--soldano-slo-30-super-lead-overdrive-30-watt-tube-head-metal-grille Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
@rockerbob949 2 жыл бұрын
Is it “Grim Reaper” heavy? Rock You to Hell was heavier.
@mkbmj 9 ай бұрын
I had the SLO 30 Tube amp and the quality is not on par with the original 100. I would much prefer to see a Soldano 5 watt single EL34 tube akin to a Tone King Gremlin.
@tagacale1733 2 жыл бұрын
Can this drive a marshall 4x12?
@tommymann6182 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, very easily, yes it sure can.
@jconner3891 2 жыл бұрын
For sure
@sweetwater 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Taga! Great question, it will vary from cab to cab so it depends on the power handling. You can run this through a 4x12 but I’d recommend making sure the impedance matches. It won’t push the cab very hard so it will sort of be like running an attenuated amp through a cab. I hope this helps! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
@GuitarsAndSynths 2 жыл бұрын
Played one this past weekend and my favorite small tube amp so far but expensive. I do wish that it had MIDI and more options. Great amp!
@kingdiamondfan4032 Жыл бұрын
$250 expensive?
@kingdiamondfan4032 Жыл бұрын
@@madmick78 I figured seeing its compact size thanks for the info.
@cimmeriakurt 2 жыл бұрын
Can I play aggressive music like mumble rap with this amp?
@rante1318 2 жыл бұрын
Está para jubilarse este hombre por dios...
@centraliafuckcorruption 2 жыл бұрын
i wanna see inside it first
@watcherzero3032 2 жыл бұрын
Now Soldano needs lower priced cabs to go with this head.
@happygolucky6331 2 жыл бұрын
This sounds muddy to me it needs more treble,must be just his desired eq settings.Cant say I like it enough to buy it. I will stick with my JJR.
@garyroberts1552 Жыл бұрын
Great tones in this little box..hums like a bitch tho on hi gain, can't use it onstage or in studio like that, it's a great practice amp. Sounds amazing thru a 4x12..but that FKIN HUM...
@jaywishmaster1984 2 жыл бұрын
Class D power amp?
@jsullivan2112 2 жыл бұрын
Well it's obviously not gonna be AB if there aren't any tubes.....
@jaywishmaster1984 2 жыл бұрын
@@jsullivan2112 A/B solid state amps are a thing
@jsullivan2112 2 жыл бұрын
@@jaywishmaster1984 Oh wait, I was interchanging A/B with push-pull again, nevermind! They're not necessarily the same thing. lol
@paulnealis2828 2 жыл бұрын
Drink every time he does “air quotes” 🥴
@pdbordelon 2 жыл бұрын
Wow only $250!
@ot4kon Жыл бұрын
IC or a jfet? No IC will come near to a tube like tone ever. But fets? Well they behave somelike like tubes. Jfet implementation of preamp exist in boutique and DIY pedals. Runoffgrove explain how to replace a tube with a jfet.
@tallskinnybassist8716 2 жыл бұрын
When he said "with all of the setting at 12 o' clock- mid day", that was false advertisement due to trebile- 11 o' clock, presence- 11o' clock, and master- 8 o' clock.
@12askerr 11 ай бұрын
🤘🏻🤘🏻 Alice In Chains!
@Tony78432 2 жыл бұрын
Would I be able to dial in some George Lynch tones on this little guy?
@TonyHookedonVanlife 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@thisperfectworld 2 жыл бұрын
George is on video demoing this if you search youtube!
@Tony78432 2 жыл бұрын
@@thisperfectworld yezzir! I’m a big Lynch fan, there was more talking then playing but it sounds good from what I’ve seen. I already an OR15 but it should sound good through my Orange 1x12 Cab
@che2335 2 жыл бұрын
I will own a real SLO 30
@CCCowboy 2 жыл бұрын
:D
@diodesDankessAndDives 6 ай бұрын
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@johnjacquard863 2 жыл бұрын
why wouldnt you have a clean channel though? i cant figure out how i would use it absent a clean channel! lol
@johnjacquard863 2 жыл бұрын
its just a dirt pedal with a digital amp built in, (which fines) except absent a clean channel its kinda pointless.
@EamonBJWyse 2 жыл бұрын
So...A decision was made to make a great mini amp, but give it no direct out recording capability? Really?
@MoneyBooBoo 2 жыл бұрын
wont the line out work?
@EamonBJWyse 2 жыл бұрын
@@MoneyBooBoo What line out? It only has speaker out
@MoneyBooBoo 2 жыл бұрын
@@EamonBJWyse my bad I was looking at the $2K model
@EamonBJWyse 2 жыл бұрын
@@MoneyBooBoo Yeah
@Havanacuba1985 2 жыл бұрын
The send works as a line out check out Leon Todd or Rabea’s demo’s . I’m not sure if you can use it without a cab in send out DI mode like the Marshall heads ,eg origin ,dsl
@johnjacquard863 2 жыл бұрын
its the real deal? lol :D i guess real deals dont include a basic clean channel? ( uh remove one of the fet in the crunch? lol :D its the real deal! 70 bux worth of chinese comonents operating at low voltage with digital amplifier! lol :D hey not complaing its nice we got options at least now lol
@recordjnky 5 ай бұрын
Please dont ever try to play a gary moore song ever again. You play like an amateur
@vsv972 2 жыл бұрын
what song is played at 1'36 ?
@damagedband4819 2 жыл бұрын
lay it down by ratt
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