Soldano SLO100 vs SLO Mini 30 ft/ Ryan Fluff Bruce!
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On today's episode of Meet the Machines, Uncle Ben Eller here is sitting down with Ryan Fluff Bruce (aka Riffs Beards and Gear of Dragged Under) at lovely Sweetwater Studios to see how the new Soldano SLO 30 Mini stacks up to the legendary SLO 100, used by everyone from Eric Clapton to Eddie Van Halen! Can the little amp stand up to the legend? We are gonna mash ropes and find out!
Let me know which one YOU prefer in the comments section!
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@jmustang2000 Жыл бұрын
To put the price difference in perspective. The micro Soldano is cheaper than what the sales tax would be on Soldano 100 in most states. 😂😂😂
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha wow
@HazardousSmoker Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's basically a distortion pedal with an amp attached to it lol.
@Ottophil Жыл бұрын
@@HazardousSmoker lunchbox amps in a nutshell. I blame computers for replacing real amps but thats like comparing Apples to Oranges /humor
@HazardousSmoker Жыл бұрын
@@Ottophil If Soldano offered a 1 or 5 watt tube version of the SLO I would buy it. There are 2 problems with the SLO 100 that preclude me from being in the market for one. 1. Price 2. To loud for home use. If I was a gigging musician that would be another story but I'm merely a hobbyist.
@satchrules101 Жыл бұрын
Lol 😂 good point!
@RiffsAndBeards Жыл бұрын
This was so much fun!
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
You’re so much fun!
@guitardave Жыл бұрын
@@BenEller #Bromance!
@galelongputt Жыл бұрын
Fun stuff as always Uncle Ben. Love the Sweetwater! Gale
@LucasLeCompteMusic Жыл бұрын
The mini actually does crunch really well. Its when you get into the higher gain stuff you really see the 100 shine.
@shadehunter Жыл бұрын
I love watching both of these guys, and I love watching them interact together. It's like the American version of That Pedal Show.
@SlyHikari03 11 ай бұрын
Yup
@markslist1542 Жыл бұрын
My jaw dropped when you unleashed the SLO mini.
@dixee6498 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this Uncle Ben!
@MoStBlEsSeD Жыл бұрын
Awesome been waiting for these videos to drop with fluff fukkiinn sikkk.. the micro is nice for sure thanks for the breakdowns guys
@ThunderFalcon333 Жыл бұрын
You guys make a great team .Love both these Soldano's
@brighidclaire Жыл бұрын
This is great! Thanks, fellas!
@thoughtsandcomments272 7 ай бұрын
A good and informative side-by-side comparison, thank you for the video.
@juliodefreitas157 Жыл бұрын
Awesome demo and thank yous for sharing your video 💙💙🔥🔥👍👍
@Replyingtoyourdumbcomment Жыл бұрын
FINALLY A KZfaqr giving proper recognition to the darkness. They also throw the best shows ever
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Looooove that band
@Juninho1997ification Жыл бұрын
@@BenEller well, I believe in a thing called love... ... for soldano
@JohnDoe-kq8dx Жыл бұрын
Sweet water owes you guys at least 1 commission for this one! Can't believe how good that sounds for a solid state at that price.
@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro Жыл бұрын
Yup, SLO Mini definitely giggable, done did it
@swingthatthing Жыл бұрын
just got back from the strokes gig tonight and Ben's uploaded?? sheeeeeit
@dmac3316 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, looks like a fantastic little amp!!
@brighidclaire Жыл бұрын
A lot of talent in this vid. You guys get it done!
@BotsWeekendCovers Жыл бұрын
Sweetwater is the absolute BEST in customer service and follow-up! Great Company! Lastly - DAYUUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I may partake in one of those SLO mini's! Great fun Uncle Ben!
@RobVanDusen Жыл бұрын
The size difference between Fluff and Ben is a perfect fit for the size difference in the amps.
@bestboy897 Жыл бұрын
That micro soldano has blown me away. The bigger brother has just a tad fuller sound. But its really not that big of a deal considering the price difference.
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Plus it sounds sick at low volumes
@dougbish5533 Жыл бұрын
And the sd1 filled it out nicely!
@YTisGay Жыл бұрын
Not just a tad imo, it's a pretty big difference
@guitardude1981 Жыл бұрын
Great practice rehearsal and small gig amp! The bogner mini is fantastic too!
@Cvrchak88 Жыл бұрын
I love you even more for using The Darkness riffs :D
@Lariandmusic Жыл бұрын
SLO 100 sounds more open, but my god, their both fantastic, love Soldano,got the x88r in my rack!
@beaubarnett9393 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for playing that Meshuggah riff Uncle Ben! Sounds most Killer duders!
@Mikesosa75 Жыл бұрын
You two are amazing!
@Burkhimself Жыл бұрын
I really like these guys doing vids together.
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Me too :) thanks!
@JeffLynnGuitar Жыл бұрын
I have the Mini-SLO and it is totally gig-able. I took it to rehearsal and had the master at between 5 & 6 through a 2x12 and no one had any issues hearing it.
@motrock2 Жыл бұрын
Man the Soldano's sound awesome. That Mini is freakin killer. Would be an awesome practice shred amp! But the SLO100 would be amazing also. I have a friend who has the original. Played it. KILLER!
@Aloysius1966 Жыл бұрын
Great video brothers.
@AnthonyBullock1968 Жыл бұрын
Taking the 'send' of the micro through your favourite IR - (or valve power amp and cab) is pretty cool. Its a great little amp.
@NelderGuitar Жыл бұрын
Definitely here for all the Bryan and Glenn content.
@GnRmike Жыл бұрын
I bought the mini the instant it was released. I always wanted an SLO30, but the mini does just fine for 1/10th of the price. Killer amp!
@JPVanderbuilt Жыл бұрын
Ben, saw ya on Sean Daniel's channel. LOVE IT!
@CarloRegadasGuitar Жыл бұрын
I keep fantasising about a Lee Jackson / Metaltronix micro head. One can but dream... Great video guys and the tones on display are absolutely ripping.
@joeyvanostrand3655 Жыл бұрын
Oh man!! That would be amazing! The original Metaltronix M-1000 is my #1 dream amplifier!
@doc_matter Жыл бұрын
The m-1000 is the one you guys are referring too? Doesn't look to micro lol. Unless I just can't find it
@GillRigged Жыл бұрын
I see a Benny notification, I click.
@raoulraoulsen4716 Жыл бұрын
Same here!
@anthonybye6998 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, I have a hot rod 50 that I love, I might get the little chap to put next to it. Does that Marshall in the background have a tear in it's eye?
@juliodefreitas157 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome 💙💙💙👍👍👍
@TheDankCat127 Жыл бұрын
Considering most booteek dirt boxes are $200 a pop, I think $250 is a great value for that little head. Even if it is a bit toyish compared to its big brother, which requires taking out a second mortgage and makes you deaf before you get to 9 o’clock on the dial.
@guitardave Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can hear a difference, but honestly for over 3 grand less in price, that Mini SLO is an absolute steal. And I bet they’d sound even closer if you took the fx send from the Mini and put it through the fx return of the SLO-100, or any other tube amp so it’s getting some tube goodness instead of solid state power section to round out the sound a little bit. I want one!
@doc_matter Жыл бұрын
Ahh I'd love to hear that comparison
@TheStrykerProject Жыл бұрын
The mini/micro has that solid state fizz at the top, but it's not even near as annoying as other (and especially older) solid states. I think the fizz can be 'toned' down a bit (pun intended) and have a recordable sound. Appreciate the comparison, gents!
@chrisruef9221 Жыл бұрын
The hiss of the 100 was some serious white noise during the vid. It was rad.
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Dude we had those amps SO LOUD… the 100 was barely even on. Those amps are unreal loud.
@DarthPreamp Жыл бұрын
Great comparison video! I think it should be noted that the sound in the room is perhaps quite different from the sound that is miced.
@tusharjamwal Жыл бұрын
I liked the big boy soldano on the high gain sound. Liked the smaller one for the crunch actually
@JustAdude291 Жыл бұрын
I'm really excited for this. I've wanted a Jet City 50 but jeez you can't beat this for 250 bucks. The fact it's got an fx loop too is amazing
@lowqualityguitarvideos Жыл бұрын
Jet city 50 is a way better buy than this little thing, IMO
@JustAdude291 Жыл бұрын
@@lowqualityguitarvideos sure it is, but money is tight right now. Doesn't mean I'm not gonna get a jca50h just would get a mini 30 before that. Can't find any jcas right now other than the 20s.
@nickaslanidis6156 Жыл бұрын
That 100 sounds amazing.
@isMike999 Жыл бұрын
that micro is da bomb🏴☠...nice and bright
@allendean9807 Жыл бұрын
Micro seemed a touch more compressed, but very close. Now add the neural DSP plugin and a,b,c them!
@ScottfromBaltimore Жыл бұрын
First amp for me was a Roland cube 60 with built in chorus. It was loud enough to use with a drummer. Forgot what I paid for it. 1985 was a while ago.
@JanneOksanen Жыл бұрын
I recently bought a second hand Jet City Amplification JCA22H for about 290 USD. A great amp to check out for anyone whos looking for the Soldano tone on a budget.
@InsolentMusicalPeasant Жыл бұрын
Now we need a mini amp shootout with the Friedman, and Bogner.
@clemclemson9259 Жыл бұрын
do one yourself. "we " dont need shit
@mojomann67 Жыл бұрын
These are all manufactured at the same shop (Boutique Amplification Distribution) including the Friedman mini, Soldano Micro and the Diezel and the Bogner. They are all rated at 30 watts and cost the same $249.
@LogeJit Жыл бұрын
12:56 Is that Cadaverous Mastication by Meshuggah? Sounds eerily similar. Also awesome amp and video, I just bought an SLO 30 Mini thanks to y’all, and it sounds amazing paired with a MESA 2x12 with Vintage 30s. It’s a ton louder than I expected.
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Haha it is!!! I was hoping someone would catch that!
@bouzoukiman5000 Жыл бұрын
The mini has a sizzle and the 100 has a growl. Both sound great. I have the mini
@billyhughes9776 Жыл бұрын
The Mini is pretty impressive but it just doesn't have the girth in the midrange and lowend of the SLO. It's quite apparent listening on good headphones. And the topend of the Mini is more buzzy/sizzly.
@kagenotatsumaki Жыл бұрын
Sure but $3K cheaper...
@DavidAllenMD Жыл бұрын
The facts that I can practice and gig with the minis is crazy I jus used my deizel on my 412 cab and it was plenty loud
@MarbsMusic Жыл бұрын
BLACK SHUCK FTW!!! I think that sums up my thoughts on these amps and picking one... that dog don't give a... I'll take either or both! In the 80s you could get a Peavey BackStage Plus for about $200, a little larger than the Rage!
@joesatchton212 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much guys - I am guessing you recorded with room mics only here? Which is SO USEFUL for these kinds of comparisons, especially for gear that you can gig with. That micro is indeed insane but it must be said I am hearing just a bit of fizziness and a bit of reduced bottom end. BUT STILL SOUNDS GREAT! That's just my observation of a totally unfair direct comparison to the Big Daddy. Bottom line: both are gloriously brutal and 100% useable. @Ben: thanks for those bits of Lynch Mob at the start. lol....And ya forgot to mention Mr. Scary as a longtime Soldano user. XD
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
They were mic’d with SD545s! And listen again, that’s Loverboy, not Lynch, hahaha ;)
@joesatchton212 Жыл бұрын
@@BenEller Really??? lolz, i could swear i heard some Lynch Mob riffage! hahaha nice! Loverboy kicked ass as well :D
@Widdy5150 Жыл бұрын
I can't be the only one who prefers mini in crunch mode with sd1 😋
@MrUltraworld Жыл бұрын
That's pretty cool sounding. The Mini is hairier and fizzier, the SLO has more girth and complexity. But for $250 you can't miss. Carry it as a backup,
@kutsbothways 11 ай бұрын
Ohgreat! now I believe I need a soIdano as a foil for my Two Roc.
@giancarlopaolini7529 Жыл бұрын
Decided ...just starting saving for the SLO100 :-) tones are so different and the real thing is certainly better .
@douglascollman7341 Жыл бұрын
What might you recommend playing it through? How bout the monotone slamming 1/12 slant cab ? 🤓
@johnmorrison9883 Жыл бұрын
I can hear a difference. I don't know that for $3750, a scrub player like myself needs the sl 100. A boy can dream though. For $250 I could irritate the neighbors just fine with slo micro and I could rep a soldano sticker on my whip guilt free!
@SashaGarcia Жыл бұрын
The big soldano has that 2-3k bite, whilst the micro has that airy quality, and a “flatter” top end, imo.
@shanedeel2 Жыл бұрын
High on fire!
@doc_matter Жыл бұрын
What is the finish color and year of that les paul? Is it gibson usa or gibson custom shop
@cyface Жыл бұрын
The best part about very loud tube amps Is the hissssssssssssssssss
@A-1GINDALOON Жыл бұрын
I love mine!!
@claudevieaul1465 Жыл бұрын
Well, considering the price difference I'd definitely go with the mini 🤣🤣 You're absolutely right, the Soldano SLO100 has a very well deserved reputation - but its tiny sibling does that justice!! 🤘
@stevecaststringtheory8691 Жыл бұрын
Just seconds in and you snuck in some Loverboy, automatic thumbs up
@123cnak Жыл бұрын
Micro battle, Soldano or Freidman? What's Uncle Ben's choice?
@aimhigh4928 Жыл бұрын
If I wanted learn how play guitar what course do you recommend
@stricknine8623 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Les Paul !!
@motrock2 Жыл бұрын
Ok; so quick question... Friedman Mini or Soldano Mini? Which do you like the best?
@ApriliaRacer14 6 ай бұрын
Always placed Soldano as a top tier tone machine. Really appeals to my ear.
@deif1969 Жыл бұрын
No amp can come close to the sound and versatility of an SLO100. Having said that if you want an amp that sounds similar, in high gain mode, the little brother does the job and does it extremely well. The comparisons between a beast and everything else are not fair. Good work and good video to introduce the little soldier. Congrats and Thanks for sharing with us. WARNING: if you ever try the beast you may be hooked… rather you’ll be hooked. Imo.
@sheldonswan45 Жыл бұрын
Is this all camera mic footage?
@logandowdy9887 Жыл бұрын
I want a few
@Margilio5150 Жыл бұрын
Both are great, SLO-100 sounds way better but I just can’t afford that 😅 plus I’m not gigging any more so there’s that… M-Audio interface and Helix Native will continue to be my rig 😎
@codyrichardson4419 Жыл бұрын
That might be one of the best SS amps on the market
@vitobrattaforever402 Жыл бұрын
Great amp. 👍
@phatfil77 Жыл бұрын
The Mesa cab is loaded with v30’s?
@indivisibleman Жыл бұрын
Did Uncle Ben just quote Loverboy’s “Everybody’s Working for the Weekend” at the beginning?!? 🤣
@indivisibleman Жыл бұрын
I knew it! 😁
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@SpectralUltra 10 ай бұрын
I'd go for the SLO-pedal instead of the Mini. I have one and that with valve boost pedal it's almoust better than the real thing if not.
@IDGAF_PLUS Жыл бұрын
Mini sounds like it has a blanket over it compared to the 100. I wonder if you put a BBE Sonic Maximizer on the mini would it solve that problem. Just might. Usable clean channel and an fx loop is the only thing missing on the micro.
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
It has an FX loop!
@IDGAF_PLUS Жыл бұрын
@@BenEller I completely spaced on that, having watched the prior reviews, so yeah, a usable clean channel would have been all this needs and you could put any pedal on it.
@aschule5684 Жыл бұрын
Impressive 😲😳👍🙂
@riffer-t Жыл бұрын
nice comparison. I think it should have been the SLO 30 vs the mini though. lol
@joeconti3599 Жыл бұрын
I mean...I'm listening on a cellphone...but I can hear a TOUCH of fizzyness in the micro...but other than that I hear zero difference
@bkinblack Жыл бұрын
Do you know what's more versatile? An FM3 and it costs waaaaay less
@impoopnrightnow906 Жыл бұрын
*UNCLE BEN!*
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Hiiiiii!
@ScottfromBaltimore Жыл бұрын
I kinda wonder if the effort to make them sound similar involved anything that would make the 100 sound less awesome, eg "they sound exactly the same if you set the awesome knob on the 100 at 8 o'clock."
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Naaaaah EQ at noon on a 100 is the gateway to good.
@schlagdog Жыл бұрын
It’s weird the micro sounds more open and the 100 sounds boxy
@rocketsauce5067 Жыл бұрын
I could say "that's what she said to most of your conversation.Lol
@Burnt_Gerbil Жыл бұрын
The micro would be fine for recording and practice. I still prefer the 100w. It sounds huge.
@crackedspyglass Жыл бұрын
Pretty snazzy actually
@alexanderadley4053 Жыл бұрын
If you had to pick between the SLO Mini or the Friedman BE-Mini, which would you go with?
@clemclemson9259 Жыл бұрын
neither
@christopherdamron269 Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to use the mini as just a preamp into a larger amp/power amp?
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
Hmmm not sure
@Sticky_Tea Жыл бұрын
Should work with the fx loop send into the return of the other amp
@chuochingwu Жыл бұрын
Where were the noise come from?
@brrblack497 Жыл бұрын
The original Soldano 100 is the best amp I've ever played through. This video looks like it was shot in the back room of a 1970's gas station lol.
@ApriliaRacer14 6 ай бұрын
Even has the guitar amp porn plot 😂🤣😆
@gregbrooks2841 Жыл бұрын
I'll name a amp Mesa boogie. Noting like Mesa noting. But they ain't bad if your going for acdc sound .
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