Tube Amps Have a BIG Problem. This Device SOLVES It.

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Your amp sounds best when it is opened up...and usually too loud for home AND for on stage.
This device captures your amps best tone at ANY volume. To me, It's revolutionary...
Made by my longtime friend, Stevie Fryette..
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Revolutionary
01:07 What's Going On?
02:53 Test
04:44 Front Panel
06:43 It's Worth It
06:43 Channel Switching
07:31 Effects Loop
08:57 Back
10:32 Thanks For Watching!

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@mladengrubelic873 Жыл бұрын

The Fryette PS100 is an essential piece of equipment I could not live without. It doesn't rely on software so it won't ever become obsolete. Among all the other fantastic goodies, it has this glorious effects loop that works with anything you throw at it. My only complaint is that you need TWO if you want to go stereo.😄

@babydaddy1930 Жыл бұрын

I always use two amps and damn wish this would do both 50 watt JMPs I use.

@tobe2056 7 ай бұрын

The 2A has 2 outputs. Not sure they they only put one on the 100. Granted the 2A is 50 watts vs 100. But those are the 2 choices...

@kendrickjim23 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had one for years. Love it! I got mine when my kids were born, but now I bring it when I play out too.

@bm7760 2 жыл бұрын

Making small amps loud is, to me, its USP and best feature. My wee Carr Mercury is an epic sounding amp but it's only 8w. However, with my Fryette I could use it anywhere. I actually bought my first one to amplify a Kemper and it's great for that too.

@unabrazoatodoslosbuenos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this piece of equipment. I have a marshall dsl40 that I cranked up for the first time after having it for 3 years. Omg. The tone is the tone I've been looking for all my life but it was crazy loud. This is certainly something to check out.

@greghitt1704 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet video Tim. My PS-100 just arrived yesterday after a long wait - they do sell out like you say. Very excited to get it hooked up later today. I can’t believe how HEAVY this thing is. Built like a block of iron!

@ACArizona 2 жыл бұрын

I own one and absolutely love it! I have a Mesa Boogie MK2c+ that despite its master volume just never sounded as good as it should at a volume my wife would let me play at in my home studio, I was almost thinking of selling the boogie. With the Power Station it now sounds fantastic at a level that I play at and remain married. Thumbs up

@lelandgaunt7130 Жыл бұрын

You have bigger issues than loud amps if you need permission from your wife to do anything. Were you raised by a single mother? I detect extremely low testosterone levels or self castration. Get help bud!

@dougulman6700 2 жыл бұрын

3:05 minutes into the video and I am sold, and I thought I would finally be able to save money for a couple months.... thanks Tim!

@jimholodak4409 2 жыл бұрын

So great to meet you at Rick’s show on Wednesday. I was really hoping you’d be a special guest, thanks so much for making the trip an for all you do to inspire me!

@affectproductions7923 2 жыл бұрын

I picked one of these up as well and absolutely love it! I did have to replace a fuse inside the unit but it was very easy to do. Highly recommend and great vid as always!

@hydeane Жыл бұрын

Just got mine this week. My Tiny Terror is now not so tiny with 100watts, an effects loop, and DI out to the mixer for direct recording, it also sounds amazing clean but with all headroom and the effects added and through a 4x12 cab. I will now be able to record from all my guitar amps direct (yay). The PS100 sounds so good and is the perfect tool for guitar tube amps. I am very happy with it🙂

@shawnglass108 2 жыл бұрын

This thing is absolutely amazing! Other than my guitars and amps it’s the greatest piece of gear I’ve ever bought. I use it with my my Marshall 1962HW Bluesbreaker and it allows me to keep it cranked and play it at manageable volumes along with an effects loop for my reverb or time based effects. It also allows me to use multiple cabs. Which my Bluesbreaker by itself doesn’t. It also is a reamp that can make any low wattage amp up to 50 watts! It’s a tube driven(6l6) power amp. It would be perfect for anyone using amp simulators or multi effects to go straight into a cab. I’ve been singing the praises of the power station for several years. It truly is incredible!

@ronhutcherson9845 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s amazing that the audio quality of KZfaq and my phone speakers is able to reproduce the subtle differences in sound that you describe.

@musicmann1967 2 жыл бұрын

I have the single channel version and I love it to death. The dual channel version, besides having that whole other very useable channel, has a couple of other features that my single channel does not. Such as the line out volume. That alone almost makes me want to buy this (newer) beast. I use mine to tame my Vox AC15HW, and it really does sound great at any volume. I live in an apartment building, so this is VERY necessary. Great review, Tim!

@bjhale542 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, Steve Fryette knocked it out of the park with this. And according to his historical account it is something he came up with years ago to tame his Hiwatt 100, which is the DNA to his Pitbull UL and Deliverance series from my understanding. I love that the effects loop is after the preamp and power amp. I have the ps2 through the Bogner Helios or a Bogner xtc3534 and a 4x12. Makes the jet engine come down to the right level. Built like a tank, and I hear the 100 ps not only has the footswitch for the two "channel" settings of the fryette, but also is slightly more transparent than what I have in the ps2 a, according to some testimonials. I figured you were using one, glad to see it!

@timpierceguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@georgelincoln5041 2 жыл бұрын

Another plus for the ps-100 is it sounds great on my modelers like Axe FX III and Helix with all of my guitar cabs. Better than full range class D solutions IMHO. Downside is it looks like I need to try two of them to handle the stereo effects.

@TheFeelButton 2 жыл бұрын

Powerful tone magic! Cheers Tim!!

@SeanWyseman 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I waited. I was not aware of this product until today. I'd owned the UAD OX & sent it back due to it amplifying non-musical noise that seems to come from the digitizing process. Regardless I also didn't find the presets to sound different from each other - nobody could solve this problem though I'd done nothing wrong. I called both UAD & Sweetwater support & the consensus was send it back. Still looking for a better solution of the "reactive load" type of approach I also tried the Roland but it was more filled with features & gimmicks -- presumably because their reactive load solution really didn't do it either. Now that I've heard this I can tell it's the best solution for me. The other solutions seem to be trying to add something to the sound. This seems to just take the sound of the amp at it's best & create that same sound independent of volume & maintain your gain staging across varying SPL's.

@rb032682 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Tim. If I had one of these Freyette boxes and a Boogie Mark IV when I was gigging full-time in the 70s-80s, I could have ruled the world (for about nine seconds). I used to use simple networks of large power resistors between my Showman head and my spkr cabs. Then I started using a 100-watt stereo L-pad because it was more rugged for gigging. Both of these simple attenuation methods killed a lot of the goodness of a cranked amp, but it was still better than trying to get a good sound for a dinner set with a 90-Watt Showman at a low volume. Dinner sets suck, but having a sad, low-volume tone on my guitar during a dinner set was unbearable. I also added a master volume on the Showman, but I made a mistake and wired up the pot before the capacitor which fed the power amp. The master volume control worked, but it also "browned out" the entire preamp section, which gave the amp a nice, unique over-drive. enough of my drunken/buzzzzed rambling..........geez....

@bbbro34 Жыл бұрын

Yes, those are really sweet. There's been a real play for attenuators these days, and they're doing a great job at it too. I have grown to really love non-master volume amps, just straight tube paths are the shizzy. I live in NYC and would not be able to use my amp without one. I do have a Rivera RockCrusher; sounds great. They've made such great steps on attenuators these days and yes, a good reactive one will cost you. My set up is not that dissimilar to what you're showing, mic'd attenuated amp and into a board with headphones on and make up the gain there, and wife still loves me and neighbors still say hi to me. The nice thing about the Fryette is how you can do a return/send which is really sweet if you want to add reverb to something like that to an old Plexi that doesn't have that option and you can't really put that reverb pedal in front of that if it's overdriven and expect it to sound good...but on the way out. Love it. Some of them have ohm-matching as well (not sure about that Fryette) which is great for speaker use on any amp, just match the ohms.

@Peter_Stoops 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Power Station 2 channel deal and the Boss Waza - in my studio and rehearsal room. Last night I had my Soldano SLO going into the Power Station….cranked to 7…… man we are living in a great time for guitar!!!! Love it!!!!

@WhiteOakAmps Жыл бұрын

Live reviews like this are so super helpful. Thanks so much

@davidkieltyka9 2 жыл бұрын

I use a PS-2 to make my Bassman head, Hiwatt DR504 & Vox AC50 quieter and my Vibro Champ louder. Does a great job with both tasks. The effects loop lets me use a reverb pedal with the amps cranked up…no crazy reverb-into-distortion messiness.

@flyonwall360 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of the old SRD Power Soak Distortion unit, but better. I just use a volume pedal through the effects loop and get the same results. I'm able to get that concert auditorium sound without the hearing damage. When I back off on volume I still get that great tube driven sound. So many gadgets and so little cash.

@American-Dragon 2 жыл бұрын

You ever consider marrying a rich girl?

@nmdpa3 2 жыл бұрын

These are great on stage. Have used one for about 18 months. Use it with a GigRig G2 so the channel switching is built in to any G2 setting. Also highly recommend running your FX loop through it as well, which is also switchable from the back and from a controller like the G2. The tone options are fantastic and allow you that little extra control based on the room your playing in. Well worth its price and highly recommended. Also a great choice if you are using a modeler and want to send its output to a cab, or to capture amps silently to a modeler like the Quad Cortex.

@mrc2662 Жыл бұрын

Hi, this is interesting - I’m considering one for Christmas. I have a Classic Reverb Sig that’s just too loud. It has a MV but move beyond 0.5 and it flattens all sentient life. The Fryette sounds perfect. You mention it’s possible to run your own amp’s FX loop into the Fryette, is that right? As opposed to using the Fryette’s one? I have a G3 and the Two Rock has a great FX loop so this is interesting….once I get my head round how this would work!

@craigthomson3621 2 жыл бұрын

If you use the Fryette with an amp and cabinet switcher, then you can use the effect loop on the Fryette for all of your amps if they are connected to your switcher.

@TheSpydersBand 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Deluxe Reverb Tone Master which includes a built in attenuator that varies from 0.2 to 22 watts. I like the volume on about 7 for that sweet spot and attenuated to a lower output it sounds awesome.

@scoobydoo936 2 жыл бұрын

This thing is the real deal. Still the only attenuator on the market that doesn’t taint the original sound. Well worth the money. You can even use Freyette Attenuators to make a small amp bigger. Applause!

@8sigreg 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. My Tone King Imperial Mk II and Sky King both have their Ironman II attenuators, which work great, but, given the number of years between their design and this Fryette, I think the Fryette sounds a bit better and definitely has more features. I'm impressed with it. I'm not sure I'm ready to spend ~$900 for it because I'm moving toward digital, but if I was in a studio, or needed to reproduce a loud amp's sound on a quiet stage, this'd definitely be the way to go. Cool video!

@cwize 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a big ‘ol upgrade from the old Power Soak!

@DaleBoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing Tim :)

@cidnewman8032 6 ай бұрын

I picked up a PS-2, based on both Pete's, and your videos. Incredible to finally hear my tube amps "breath", the difference is phenomenal.

@gregboboski9904 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, they're hard enough to find used as it is!

@GoldtopDude 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! My current amps have post phase inverter master volumes, and that’s close enough for me without the huge power tube expense and availability

@nashvillesbobhuston 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! (sure wish I had access to this 30 years ago before I blew my hearing out with my JCM 800 setup, but my bands played a lot different back then; i.e. loud).

@johnmorningstar71 2 жыл бұрын

Revolutionary gear! Thanks for sharing!

@jerrymcgeorge4117 Жыл бұрын

I read about these and there were none around d here to try. I picked up a new 50w PS2A on a roll of the dice and have been floored with its capabilities. I use it in my second bedroom home studio with a range of 40-50 watt amps at practice volumes that are phenomenally good. Best piece of outboard gear I’ve ever owned, worth every penny.

@david_a_uno 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sad to have a single-channel version of this unit - it really is amazing.

@frankgreco Жыл бұрын

Besides the obvious difference in wattage (50 watts vs 2 50-watt channels), controllable line out volume and of course price, any other differences? I would primarily use it in a live situation but I doubt I would use both channels. I would just continue using my pedal board to give me a different sound. Can I use the PS100 in a stereo situation?

@scootersays 2 жыл бұрын

You're a Master and a Legend! Thanks for another informative tutorial Tim!

@davidoreilly7328 2 жыл бұрын

Another incredible video Mr Pierce 🙌

@pauldoan8391 2 жыл бұрын

A few hours before I watched your video I purchased the Ps100 You confirmed what I was thinking Fryette is backorder I have to wait 2 weeks they can't keep them on the shelves LOL 😆 I feel better Knowing how happy You are about your Fryette ps100 Thanks !

@mantashaft 2 жыл бұрын

This product is amazing, so versatile, and indispensable. It took me FOREVER to get, but wow was it worth it.

@miller8084 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thanks, Tim.

@SevenSinsChoppers Жыл бұрын

The impedance selector is awesome! So Cool.

@drippinglass 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, the gear available today that I would have loved in the 80’s. 😀

@Junterhack 2 жыл бұрын

Best piece of gear that I own! I have 2. Thanks Tim!

@MichaelLewisMusic 11 ай бұрын

Can't wait to get one! Thanks for all your wonderful videos!

@Drewidx-yz7cv 2 жыл бұрын

Found out about you from Rick Beato’s Adelle video and WOW am I glad I did! 😁😁😁 I couldn’t help but wonder what all else a seasoned session player with your years of wisdom and experience had to say in the moments where he cut you off mid sentence. Thank you for so willingly offering all of your wisdom and insights. Subbed! 🔔❤️

@EmilianoCaballeroFraccaroli 2 жыл бұрын

Tim! What an amazing video! I am in the market for an amp, and I was thinking about the hiwatt custom 100, for recording and playing live, but I wasn't sure which attenuator to use. You solve the question! very useful videos as usual. Cheers! Emiliano Caballero (we worked together during the Jose Luis Perales sessions with Rafa and Pablo)

@analogalien 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo Tim! Great job as always.

@FryetteAmps 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tim! Arguably the most informative and concise overview yet. Especially at 06:45.

@petesorensenguitar Жыл бұрын

I may be purchasing a Fryette 2/90/2 soon so it looks like I'll have to add the Power Station to my list! Great video, Tim.

@joshgato7853 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video for us guys who do not have a lot of experience wih his gear. Seriously, awesome. Thank you.

@3mstudiospalmdesert 2 жыл бұрын

Steve is lucky to have a friend like you.

@guitarpoetone1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow how can I get one is there a waiting list for this unit boy it sounds better then a regular attenuator has more use man I'm digging this thanks man u rock

@jjk8417 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant piece of gear. I use it to adjust my Mark V 25 to both bed room level at home and performance level in the band.

@derek9658 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Tim does it work with combos too?

@bigdaddystinkeye 2 жыл бұрын

Picked up a PS 100 a couple of months ago. Best piece of music gear I've bought in past 30 years.

@johnsmith-ug5tp Ай бұрын

Finally! A coherent and concise, how to, connection, setup and adjustments with visual and audio demos.😊👍

@jackschijven8219 2 жыл бұрын

Itos more than just for the studio or bedroom. Great video. Thanks.

@davidabair2280 2 жыл бұрын

I had two of those movie projector amps back in the 60's. Those amps can read the sound off a film using the photo electric cell. That's one of the tube looking things you can see that's not a tube. I made some experiments where I transferred sound into light and back into sound. I was in seventh grade and way below average as a student but my band won the battle of the bands and I won the state science. "It was a very good year". I made one portable devise that I could walk down the street with. I was able to point the flashlight toward my window at the movie projector amp and I could talk through the light beam and it was clear. I saw years later that spies used that same technology to communicate over the Berlin wall. I made these things with no formal training in electronics. My father was an amazing man, he taught me all the cool stuff. He knew a little about everything. Music, Art, Technology. He fought in WW2 as a pilot in the Philippines. He came back had 9 kids with has wife Mary and they both lived long and joyful lives. I miss them both dearly. Anyway, those darn amps, yeah!

@kevinbaisdon8767 2 жыл бұрын

Great story! I hadn’t heard that about projector amps

@johnsalaman503 2 жыл бұрын

Great story, excellent way to start my day...peace....

@johnbsouth1 2 жыл бұрын

Tim has sold so many pedals and amps. Just look in my studio lol! You’re the man Tim. Thanks for sharing your experience and hard work and passion.

@timpierceguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment

@johnbsouth1 2 жыл бұрын

@@timpierceguitar thank you for taking time to reply. All the best my friend.

@mrredritehand 2 жыл бұрын

This device is a must have for a "real" amp person and is truly brilliant. Well done Fryette! Now let's go Fryette some tubes!

@edryba4867 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips, Tim. And I like Keith’s “Five Watt World” hat! But what’s the advantage to using the Fender Bassman amp? And a Bell & Howell FILMOSOUND AMP? That’s a trick I’d never heard of! I’m extremely familiar with Bell & Howell gear - in public school, it seems I ended up being the kid who ran the projector. So B&H, Victor projectors (and those from the 1940’s and 50’s had KILLER amps in them) were good for all kinds of things. But THIS application is one I’d never thought os!

@suzannecoholic1467 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Tim Thank You!

@HarlanHarvey76 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1996 Fryette VHT Pitbull 45, the original capacitors are still singed, love it

@Tonetwisters 2 жыл бұрын

Never used one. Never heard one. But have always wanted one. And yes, it is as good as I thought it would be!

@MrDavemiley 2 жыл бұрын

Great Demo Tim ! I use my Fryette PS 2 to make my 20watt amp 60 watts ! I can have the perfect Volume now in any situation. If i did not already have the PS 2, i would grab the 100 watt two channel model , and still may eventually get it anyway !

@frankgreco Жыл бұрын

Hey Tim. Just curious why you would opt for the PS100. I was going to pull the trigger on the PS2A but seems like many others are opting for the PS100. Any thoughts?

@liontone 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best channels on YT. The Power Station could pay for itself just with the ohm matching feature:) I have an old Supro from the 50s that would LOVE this.

@timpierceguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@liontone 2 жыл бұрын

@@timpierceguitar My pleasure! Big fan of yours, Bukovac, Beato, and Jens Larson. You guys provide a real service!

@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778 2 жыл бұрын

It would pay itself due to energy savings plus the cost of hearing aids in the future :D

@hoboroadie4623 2 жыл бұрын

I got Fryette Power Loads for my application, but it stings that my input and output have to be set at the same impedance. Doesn't affect me now but the versatility is good to have. I will probably get a half dozen of these to go where my Power Loads can't.

@johnswinglehurst 9 ай бұрын

100% the best bit of gear in years. Love mine, never be without it!

@chriscampbell9191 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool device. appears very versatile and useful.

@bobbaumeister5243 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim👍 I prefer loud Combos in a separate rooms, with door Open. Feedback is all around 🤴 King of tone

@hoboroadie4623 2 жыл бұрын

I have been pioneering with a split signal, like a 16 Ohm cone in the room, but three eights and another 16 in the other room to take most of the heat from each Super Beatle. I still wear the earmuffs and such but it cleans up the mix in the room.

@monkface 2 жыл бұрын

it did sound fatter when you turned it lower than 1 and cranked the mic pre. I thought it did and then you said it was. so I was happy for the confirmation!

@jimatorta 2 жыл бұрын

Bought it, Love it, more important neighbors love it Thanks Tim

@blacklion401 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned two VHT Pittbulls for about 18 years and they are amazing well built and extremely loud. Maybe I should pick one of these up. 🤟🏻

@anthonyman8008 2 жыл бұрын

Picked up svt classic today. Sounds great! My Street would really love this

@jeffmansfield914 2 жыл бұрын

HEY TIM! FUNNY STORY... I discovered your channel a couple of years ago (didn’t know about you, previously), and have thoroughly enjoyed your playing, knowledge, tips, etc. Over that time, I’ve become somewhat familiar with your playing and tone preferences. Fast forward to a few days ago when I decided to listen to an album that has been one of my favorites for 25 years... I’m getting into it because I hadn’t listened to it in a while, and suddenly my ears perked up and I said, “Waiiiit a minuuuute...”. I looked it up, and not only were you playing all the guitar on the album, but apparently did some of the track arranging! Super cool! I never knew, but now it’s like, “Yep, that is SO Tim”. 😀

@shdwghst457 2 жыл бұрын

What album?

@jeffmansfield914 2 жыл бұрын

@@shdwghst457 Blue Skies by Bryan Duncan Bryan is a fan-dang-tastic contemporary Christian singer, and that album has some really great songs. The musicianship is high on the album, and besides that, it just has some great feel-good tunes, starting with the title track. The guitar solo on Joy is a Singable Thing is especially fun.

@jeffmansfield914 2 жыл бұрын

Also, I know it may not be everyone’s bag for religious reasons, but it’s worth checking out, musically, all the same.

@gwgwgwgw1854 6 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video!

@RAkers-tu1ey 2 жыл бұрын

I have been playing only acoustic for years (sometimes mic'd), but I am just getting into electric, so a LOT of this is so far over my head. But little pieces start to fit together just listening to you . Thanks.

@mrredritehand 2 жыл бұрын

It's truly brilliant technology eh?.

@Hikaru109Ichijyo 2 жыл бұрын

yeah in same boat, mainly acoustic but trying to learn about electric Tim's awesome 2

@RAkers-tu1ey 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hikaru109Ichijyo do you follow tick beat and rhett scull too? Great tips on tone.

@RAkers-tu1ey 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrredritehand I hope so If not, a deep and expensive rabbit hole. Or, maybe both?

@mrredritehand 2 жыл бұрын

@@RAkers-tu1eyMost of these guys are honest and very helpful. But good guitar tone is cheap nowadays.

@clemguitar63 11 ай бұрын

For all he does, we owe Mr. Tim Pierce a great debt of GRATITUDE, for the vast wealth of knowledge and experience he ever so graciously shares!

@ForeverDownByLaw 2 жыл бұрын

My PS1 is one of the best things I've ever purchased. Big amps go quieter, small amps go louder, the effects loop is great and it doubles as a power amp for my HX Stomp and Fryette GP/DI.

@johnmarshall3903 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@noelloughlin6989 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! Another great video! Sounds fantastic. Curious...What do you use for playback monitors/speakers? I'd love to hear from anyone. Cheers Tim.

@VapnFagan 2 жыл бұрын

I own the standard PS1. When i seen this one and seen the "dual" i almost thought it allowed to connect 2 heads, Which i thought would be super cool but nope, You can only run one amp to it. A TRUE dual version of this would be awesome. I still dont see having dual controls with just one amp input being all that useful. Also these do use 2 6L6 power tubes. Its almost like running a tube amp into another tube amp.

@michaelpreston7654 2 жыл бұрын

This says you can: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncmPqahntLKagqc.html

@brianloy7856 2 жыл бұрын

Best tone I ever had on stage was using an Axe-FxII through a Fryette 2/90/2 power amp using 4 KT-88’s and two Marshall 4x12’s with greenbacks in stereo. Awesome tone. Slightly better than my 80’s rig using a Scholz Rockman as a preamp into a Mesa Boogie Mark IIc into a Mesa Boogie 4x12 with EVM 12L’s. (See The Who’s Eminence Front video for the cabs). Both had studio quality tone onstage but the Axe-FxII through the Fryette with KT-88’s was a monster rig. I high recommend the Fryette 2/90/2 for a stereo rig. The unit recommended here might work great as an attenuator for the above recommendation

@CBDM777 2 жыл бұрын

bought the ps2a looking forward to using it soon with Fractal FM9 and JCM800 50 watt

@overdraftband5298 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! How does it compare to UA’s OX?

@hoboroadie4623 2 жыл бұрын

I had a less-common problem of more P.A. amplifiers than decent guitar amps so I got four of the Power Loads to run big speakers from some little amps. Similar but with a lot of superfluous patch cords &c. All sorts of fun.

@sseltrek1a2b Жыл бұрын

amazing piece of gear...

@franknguitars7671 2 жыл бұрын

The power station is the best piece of gear ever. It is so versatile. Run any amp as hot as one wants, recording, amplify a small amp up, run a preamp into it and use it as poweramp …. It is the ultimate problem solver.

@knbstone 2 жыл бұрын

…to say nothing of the effects loop that it adds to every amp that doesn’t have one!!

@franknguitars7671 2 жыл бұрын

@@knbstone Absolutely! I mostly use my power station with a non master-volume Marshall head and I am eternally grateful for the power station to give me the capability of adding an effects loop. It makes a huge difference since the goodness in the amp comes from power tube distortion and I am not one of the people who like to have their delay in front of a dirty amp - echoplex history or not, it just sounds bad to me but I absolutely love using the Fx loop on the PSII.

@johnmarshall3903 2 жыл бұрын

@@franknguitars7671 Totally agree

@gregslauenwhite Жыл бұрын

Gackiness is a technical term used to describe yuck. Thanks for the great video Tim. I am finally getting one of these units. I love your fender bassman head I have a 1967 myself can't wait to be able to turn it up.

@RikJSmith 28 күн бұрын

Hi Tim . I realize that you posted this Video back in. '22 but I just want you to know that I want that I've always thought that you are a Musical Magician . I hope everything is going well with you and your Family and you all are staying safe . 🎸

@GuitarIv69 Ай бұрын

I have a 1982 JCM 2203 and that thing is loud! The PS-100 makes it usable at home. More than that, if I ever get my hands on a Plexi I can play it in my bedroom no problem 😁

@AchillesWrath1 25 күн бұрын

I have a Friedman Plex i just got it and it is very LOUD. Great amp based on Dave Friedman's personal '68 Super lead. The master control volume works pretty good but i still want to turn it up some more past 2 though and get more of that Plexi goodness. I've been looking at these Power Stations too and they are pricey but people must like them because they're sold out all the time, everywhere. Especially the PS-2a. That's all i really need is that one. For me it's the price holding me back at the moment, already spent a lot on the new amp.

@michael_caz_nyc 2 жыл бұрын

Nice - I actually preferred the guitar tone, - when you lowered the volume. "Killer Guitar Sound" It's a great piece-of-gear for gigs or Recording. oNe LoVe from NYC

@OgamiItto70 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a real cool piece. Nice review. Something I've run into before, though, is that attenuation, no matter how "hi-fi" or transparent, doesn't really replicate the speaker breakup brought on by high volume from the output section. And I'm not sure it can.

@frankstetka7206 2 жыл бұрын

Now I am not a huge fan of speaker break up but a little of the compression comes from certain drivers before they crap out; makes me wonder how well this could work with cab sims?

@davidt9841 2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Tim, May all be well! I noticed several comments saying this will prematurely burn/fry amp tubes? Is that true? ☮️

@chrisfg71 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the Fryette PS2 (50 watt single channel version) and it makes my vintage ac30 useable rather than blowing off the doors or becoming a door stop. Much better than any attenuator (I've had a few) with many more features. Highly recommended if you have old non master volume amps.

@daveandrew7014 Жыл бұрын

50w Fryette into 2x 15w Celestion Blues? Wouldn’t that fry the speakers?

@rasmusvadavlund7270 Жыл бұрын

@@daveandrew7014 Not if you’re attenuating the Vox. An AC15 is loud as shit! The soundman will kick you off stage before you’ll have that sucker dimed! Sure, if you’re reamping it to somehow make it louder than it already is you’d have a problem with the speaker…

@amkaplan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, interesting unit! On a tangent, I'd be very interested in hearing more about your Filmosound - which model that is, do you prefer the 6V6s or EL84s, who did the conversion for you? Many thanks!

@EdgetoneStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Okay. Now you've sold me on getting one for the studio.

@skunkymuggles 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, hope you can review the new Fryette Power Load IR..

@ramspencer5492 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I have cheapo attenuator but it sounds fine.(I'm not saying it's ideal, just better than not using one) Definitely improves my tone at bedroom volumes...