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Thanks! Yeh - I do wonder if I just don’t actually like the ‘Fuzz Face’ type of fuzz and actually the DIY pedal is more of a distortion than fuzz! 😂

Amazing! What do you think to it?

Thanks! 🙌🏻 I agree! 👍

Fantastic! 🙌🏻 Where’s the ‘sweet spot’ when turning the volume knob for you?

@@ashleyguitarandpedals Bass 1, Mids 7, Treble 10, Volume 7. EVH 4x12 20 Watt greenbacks.

Do you run the Sub Zero and HT-1 in a dual amp rig?

@@ashleyguitarandpedals Oh, no, sorry, I just use both separately for practice. I needed something quiet for neighbours. I have experimented running both out into an Engl 1x10 though, which is quite interesting.

It does get pretty hairy!

I agree! It didn’t sound quite that muddy in the room, but I’ve found that you need to crank the mids and highs at low volume to get a usable tone. I guess the EQ is set like that because when the amp starts to break up, the highs start coming through much more!

It could have something to do with how it was mic'd. If the volume was set for a driven sound, then maybe there was a little too much headroom when playing at low gain, which would explain some of the muddyness imo. Just a theory, anyway.

I think it’s just not designed to run at very low volumes 💁🏻‍♂️

I’m not sure what it has to be honest. I’m not sure if that top end is much to do with the valve though - I find that particular guitar to have a lot of top end in general, so perhaps that is the ingredient in the mix that you are hearing … 🤷🏻‍♂️

I have to say that I have tried quite a few that are rather tasty and plenty that have stood the test of time. What would be your preference in the same price range?

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Smoke another one 😆 🤣

@@CBGypsy03 always !!!

That’s a very good point! Perhaps he needs to raise his prices! 😂💁🏻‍♂️

Burn! 🔥 I actually find it difficult to find t-shirts that show off my muscular physique just enough to keep you distracted from my mediocre playing 😂🙌🏻

Thanks so much! I’m still learning, but enjoying making the videos and glad that you appreciate them! 👍🙌🏻👊🏻

How did you know I had more than one?! 😂💁🏻‍♂️👌🏻

It’s set pretty standard - I don’t like it too low 👍

Fair enough! 👍🙌🏻

I wonder if the same issue is causing it to short out …

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How annoying! It seemed like the hole position wasn’t quite right for the position of the LED and phase button. It’s an easy fix if you open it up though as you can see 👍 Hopefully my video helps you to sort yours! 🙌🏻🙏🏻

@@ashleyguitarandpedalsThank you. I’ll give it a go as unfortunately it’s not serving its purpose right now.

Thanks! 🙏🏻

I absolutely agree! 👍

Thanks 🤩

Thanks! I’ve been toying with the idea of trying it through some different speaker cabs. What speakers are in your Laney cab? I agree - I think small amps are making a comeback! 🙌🏻

​@@ashleyguitarandpedalsThey are Laney speakers. They call them Custom HH. I think they sound good across many types of music.

Great! Thanks 👍

Yeh - in hindsight, I should have done it without soldering first to check the effect. I’ve seen other people do it without solder with no issues.

@@ashleyguitarandpedals okay awesome. I just needed to check as im about t install a cover my self and I wasn't sure how set in stone this procedure needs to be haha 😅 thanks for the reply mate!

No worries! Let me know how you get on 👍

I’ll be sure to put that in the description if ever I sell it! 👍😂🙌🏻

He’s clever enough to quote “The Young Ones”. Well played…

Yeh - it may well be the bias that is causing the greatest difference! My DIY pedal seems to respond better to the guitar and is less unruly than the FF. The tone of the DIY sounds and feels more ‘vintage’ to me … but it may well be my mind playing tricks simply because I know it has NOS transistors! 😂💁🏻‍♂️

Eternally! 😂💃🏼

Thanks! ☺️

I didn’t even know that was a thing! … I just googled it and now I have to have one! 🤣 Looks amazing! 👍🙌🏻

@ashleyguitarandpedals Haha ya they are sweet little units. Don't find them to often. Good luck 👍🏼

Thanks! It seems like those upgrades are very popular - I’ll give it a go! 👍

Thanks! I’ll give it a try 🙌🏻👍

🤣 It was pretty close to exploding without the fuzz and wah! I can’t believe how different it is to the Origin 20 - seeing as they are both trying to emulate that ‘original Marshall tone’ 🤯

I don’t remember mentioning the build quality - are you asking someone else who has commented? There have been a few people saying that the build quality isn’t great - I know that at some point in the run, Marshall made changes to the quality of the cabinet construction, but beyond that I am relying on the wisdom of other contributors to this comment section for insight! I hope that answers your question! 👍

Yes I was replying to another comment, I have one of these amps and it’s a great small amp take on the Marshall sound. I’ve heard the version 1 with the one piece back was prone to rattling. I have the version 2 with the valves mounted horizontally and I’ve never had issues.

I think I’ll do the same - the tone was sweet at 4 o’clock - it became a bit too fuzzy and was limiting any further up than that. I also found that it has a shrill top end when pushed beyond 4 o’clock, especially with my strat - do you find the same thing or is it just showing up the cheap pickups on my strat? 😬

@@ashleyguitarandpedals Marshalls in general really like the guitar volume to be backed off in that 8-9 range to tame the harshness, my old 70s 4 holer included. Don't be afraid to dime the treble and middle knobs and control the top end/gain from the guitar volume(no treble bleed). Great hairy cleans through crunchy rhythms to leads just from the guitar volume. The classic Marshall circuits were voiced around no treble bleeds on guitars and players controlling stage volume with the guitar volume. Which can indeed sound quite harsh with the guitar on 10.

@@ashleyguitarandpedals EQ pedal to sculpt the sound helps with the amp. It is a nice one to own.

The thanks for the tips! I’ll try the volume control with my guitar 🙌🏻

​@rumy6871 an MXR EQ or Boss eq would really bring out the Marshally tonez for sure! Also, try the classic SD-1 Yellow overdrive 🍻🕶🤘

I must admit that I am drooling over the MIJ Squier strats - I think it will be my next purchase! 🙌🏻 I just can’t justify the extra money for a Fender!

A few people have said that it’s poorly built - what in particular should I look out for in terms of faults? 😬

​@@ashleyguitarandpedals The main PCB, the potentiometers, the handle, etc are made of cheap materials. Circuit design could be improved, it has some vibrations issues with the power valve... despite all this, is a nice amp for the money. I had one, sold it and I regret it.

Pretty much everything has some sort of fault or build quality issue then! 😂 Well this one is in great condition, so here’s hoping it has got plenty of use left before something goes wrong! I feel your pain - there are plenty of bits of gear I have sold over the years that I regret selling! 😢

Yet no one seems to complain about any of those things failing​@@JaimeCerrada

Fair enough! By the looks of things, this one doesn’t seem to have done very many ‘miles’, so time will tell what the quality is of this particular example. What do you reckon a better alternative is to get that cranked Marshall tone from a small amp?

I disagree.

These amps have been out a while and Ive not heard of any issues other than the tube rattle on the 1st versions. Maybe your thinking of the origin amps?

Disagree too ! Mines killer, little head speaker combo. Rips

Thanks! 🙌🏻

What are you selling?

That sounds epic! 👍

Thanks! 🙌🏻

I’ve often wondered if I would be better off with the Fryette. Does your Maiden react in a similar way to mine or are there significant differences?

Hi! I’m going into the effects return (power amp) of a Marshall Origin 20 combo amp. Hope that helps to give a bit of context 🙌🏻

Thanks! ☺️

I agree - the Blackstar seems to love anything you throw at it - a really good all-rounder!