Just ordered a cherry Ibanez S470DXQM all original 100%. I had one many years ago and pawned it for dope, always regretted that after I got it together. Thinking about the plek but I don't know that it's worth it on a guitar in that price range. It would be more than half the price of the guitar. So just based on that probably not worth it. I do live in the bay area and there are 3 shops that do it here. But still with transport time and the fee it would be significant. I guess I will see how it plays first.

I own both tube amps and modeling amps, as well as the most traditional speaker cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30s inside. However, I must say that this whole debate is completely irrelevant because modeling and solid-state technology are the future. Modeling or solid-state amps, even the inventor of Dumble himself (a bit before his death), when asked if transistor amps would ever be as good as tube amps, responded that the question wasn't if it would happen but when. He emphasized that one day someone would make a transistor amp that sounds exactly like a tube amp, and given the way the market is evolving, I believe we are not far from that point. Even without considering that, basic modeling today is already excellent. Take anyone and blindfold them, and no one can tell the difference. Unfortunately, musicians often rely too much on their eyes instead of their ears. ( Most by the way jackoff way to much on gear all the time ( wether it’s new or vintage it’s the same ) instead of really playing guitar but that another debate) In any case, for guitar, the trend is to build things that are always lighter, better, more practical, simpler, and more intuitive. Even the country of origin hardly matters anymore because you can find quality in Europe, Asia, and even China, which wasn't known for quality products, is now able to copy or even surpass some American brands. We must recognize that American quality has significantly degraded, while Japanese quality remains stable at a high level. So, things are changing for the better.

I think Tone King Iron Man ii Mini only works with tube amps up to a maximum of 30Wat, is that true? Because I was thinking of buying it for a Fender Supersonic but this one has 60W.

Placebo?

When you buy new from Sweetwater ask for a discount on the PLEK service. They have ALWAYS given me a really good discount.

You should ALWAYS Plek a new guitar. IT IS THAT SIMPLE. DO NOT be a cheap. It’s makes a MASSIVE difference in playability and will make you happy with your purchase. I WILLNEVER understand why folks DO NOT PLEK.

The answer is add a remote 1x12 cab.

Nice review. I have an R8 as well and I love mine. Its all the Les Paul I will ever need.

I don't know anyone that gets a Matchless cheap.

question? does your cable is XLR to XLR connected to interface? or is it TRS? please reply thank you

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great review...the falcon pricing is criminal...the boogie Subway Blues is much better

Ah. It wasn't fair of me to attribute to you universal guitar knowledge or mastery. I am a new subscriber, and you seemed like common denominator for all rookies and pros. Looking forward to your next step vlog.

The host of the vlog certainly presented himself as a knowledgeable yet approachable authority on plek machines. An experienced luthier will still be necessary to implement a portion of the results from the machine. I am probably wrong, but it is my understanding that a Plek rep trains the buyer how to operate the machine and implement its findings? The closest plek to my home in the Pittsburgh suburbs is 50 miles away. I have no idea if the shop is competent. The shop you visited knew what it was doing, and you felt the results reflected that. $300 is not cheap, but I can eventually absorb the loss if the plek operator screws up my guitar. Is it worth the gamble? Thanks for a great educational video.

Hi, nice video , i want an American tone amp with the 6v6 or 6l6 tubes , and don't want a fender would you recommend this amp ? also does it take pedals well ? thanks

I tell you. I have trashed so many tube amps I don't like to even think about it. Honestly I have learned to get the tone I need without tubes. Is it a compromise because of durability? That might be part of it. At the end of the day if I like the sound, the folks in the crowd will too. No way I will ever buy another PC tube amp. I wouldn't give 200 bucks for the new Gibson amp.

These are great videos, thank you so much and 'converted' me to the Yamaha THR10 and twin it with the Fender HH Telecaster Tidepool. Would you say that the Yamaha add you recommend would work with an ambient pedal sound? I am thinking of something like the Cloudburst. Your thoughts on it will be much appreciated, thanks again! Jem

I think you need to try one because your wrong.

Ceramic is made out of ceramic,Alnico is made from Alnico.

greenback

Blues need to break in to sound good, a lot of playing it takes

Most amps have PCBs dude you’re just talking BS for clicks

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The GE's are a bit brighter but the RCA's just get it. The Telefunken 12AX7's sound better than the JJ's - My personal preference is Amperex (Mullard) 12AX7's. NOS USA Tungsol's are excellent too!

Gotta get the JAN tubes 🙂

🙄 Mesa = Has NEVER point-to-point wired amplifiers, ever. This just seems like such a crazy take. Mesa builds some of the best cabinetry, tolex and fit/finish in the business. As opposed to Friedman/Soldano/Bogner that are all built in the same factory… Who says the tubes are “soldered to the board”? They’re not. It’s a design choice to direct mount the ceramic tube sockets to the board. It’s a SUPER sturdy board and all of the controls, jacks and failure points are flying lead so they can be easily fixed. You’re entitled to your opinion but… you are spewing “Brad the Guitologist” goofball takes. It’s expensive, yes. But show me a post or mention of “poor quality control”. Take a look at a 70s Boogie Mk1… all pCB and they were like 5k with inflation, still rolling with a simple cap job… guess Pete Townsend, Carlos Santana, Keith Richard’s, Metallica, John Petrucci, etc are all uninformed noobs? …and good luck buying a boutique amp and finding a competent tech who can get a proper schematic for some one off garage build you like from instagram.

Get that a silver face is better than new stuff. But some of the CBS stuff (silver face Fender amps) are a bit lacking compared to the black face versions. The story was CBS wanted to amps to 'hi-fi stereo' clean - not all, but some models. Good news the silver face amps can be modded back to black face if you choose to do so. For me it's up to the player and what you like. Had a couple of friends that bought matching Twins back in '67/68 which sounded very nice. They were fortunate with theirs as the Twin was one that didn't have circuit changes until a bit later. That's what I was always told - so I apologize if my info is wrong. I've got a '56 Pro that works so well with my 335 that I'm never gonna sell it. It'll go to my son who plays after I die.

Suhr and Friedman also make PCB amps. I agree that these Gibson amps are overpriced, but you might want to consider editing out the things you say that are contradictory and nonsensical.

3 .... I am gonna get to 200 in no time! lol jk

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I want a higher gain low watt gigging amp with Reverb/Vibrato. No pedals. Amulet or Falcon. All these others are apples and oranges regardless of how great a "deal" they are.

Very cool. I'm always looking for advice about stacking pedals for cool tones. That's a great combo.

Overpriced rip-off

I'd be curious as to how each fret sounds going up the neck? Does it get sharp, flat or stay the same once the intonation and setup was done. All notes should be correctly intonated. That's how it would be worth it on my side. So, fret placement accuracy would also throw the intonation off. I've seen it often when measuring the whole scale of a fretboard. It's only as good as the person that cut the slots and pressed the frets in to the right depth. No level or crown would be needed in that case.

Well said!

Im a believer

This is why I figured out how to do most of this stuff myself. Good video explaining the Plek process.

Yeh. These are AWFUL!! Sound more like bad Mesas than Gibsons.

Now go back to the drawing board and build a hand wired clone of the '60 Ranger and save your company from bankruptcy.

I’m here for the cowbell 🎉

I’m trying to be number 200!

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I've been playing on stage since I was 14 I'm now 70 and still playing gigs. My first amp was tube and I've had SS amps throughout the years even modeling amps but I take my tube amp and an multi effects unit to the stage, studio and jam sessions. Nothing beats a tube amp. You would be surprised at the people in the audience that know and can tell the difference. In the ear monitors are a joke, you lose the natural stage sound. If you have a sound guy that complains about the stage amps, fire him and get a real one. Have a good one.

All these KZfaqrs talking as if the current $600 sunburst Epiphone Firebird V doesn’t have the exact same 9 ply walnut mahogany neck through, Indian laurel, CTS pots & poly lacquer made in the same qingdao factory. Over double the price for a USA assembled stronger magnet, Korean made kluson wd music tuners & a $130 Epiphone fb case. But throw a cool metallic color on & it’s like a revelation upgrade. Even the new thunderbird bass in the same colors are $849. Look at how much premium they’re charging for a case & tuners. It gets even worse with the $1700 Firebird V. Don’t pay these prices, buy a used Gibson, keep or flip at a profit & or wait for Epiphone sale in 9 months.

I like this video, thanks for making it.

I agree with u dude, Still u can’t argue how fuckin good those Gibsons sound….

dude... sounds like a lot of whining, peppered with insulting your listeners because maybe they want a new amp. I don't have a fetish about hand wired, or heavy, or old. I love old amps, but you also take a risk buying an old amp sight-unseen from Reverb. I wonder how the new Falcon 20 sounds, but I'll have to watch someone else's video to find out. C'mon, dude. Maybe less ranting and more sound demos and comparisons. Maybe play the Falcon 20 next to your cool old amps and let us hear the difference.

I went in to my local long and mquaid Because I’m a Canuck Played through several versions of Princeton Wound up buying the hand wired 64 reverb with tremelo Payed way too much. But Easily modified the trem to make it slower and have an amp that will actually live and be easily serviced for the rest of my life And running it through different speakers makes the world of tones at your fingertips So In retrospect and moving forward I’m going to do hand wired kit amps and make my own cabinets etc Speakers are the other element and I’ll have to buy those. Just don’t have the skill and gear to rebuild great old ones and I’m happy with todays options

These are $5000aud in aus... fuckn disgusting