I used to think these were “too expensive”, but now I’m starting to think -when you compare it to a $999 blues deluxe (which I love), these things amps are a steal. 3x the price for 10x the tone? No brainer. Can’t wait to get one.
I've been meaning to check these out ever since seeing an ad for one at a local guitar shop, I've never heard of Amplified Nation or their amps previously. I started reading the comments as the video started and thought "oh man this thing must be good!". The first segment with the clean channel came on and I was definitely underwhelmed, it was great but I guess the comments had me thinking this thing will be insane.... BUT... The overdrive and distorted tones came next and yep... I was pretty blown away! That spectrum of slight drive over the clean to full blown fuzzy distortion was gorgous! I admit the clean is great but didn't knock my socks off hy any means but the overdrive channel launched them into space. That along with the emphasis that it sounds great even at low volumes has my attention. I don't know I'd pay the price for one vs my preference of a vintage Marshall but I admit that was an amazing array of OD tones.
Whats this? A fellow shooter? 🤘🏼 Is this amp really suited for bedroom playing? I have to play tube amps even when practicing and I dont like to crank them all the time. Im looking for something different than Marshall type gain and a well built amp. I have enough Marshall type amps.
Hi I’m Justine’s next door neighbour Alphonso.Since he’s bought Amplified nation’s products my wife has left me and married a millionaire and my Mother-in-law left yesterday. I just have the Rottweiler Mr Kill. We’re loving it! Rock on Justine.
The preamp gain is beautiful at bedroom volume but when you crank it up with a band the power amp gain kicks in on the master and really makes you appreciate how perfect this amp is. Sooo dynamic.
Great sounding tones from that amp. However what stands out to me is Paul’s expressive playing and ability to demonstrate the amp’s capabilities. Top notch stuff Rats!
I recently bought a dirty wonderland and it is really a fantastic amp! I‘m really overwhelmed by the sounds one can achieve at really low levels! It‘s amazing! If you ever get to play one of their amps you gotta just do it! Oh, btw. it makes me wanna play every day…
Great review! I liked that you used several different guitars with different pickup types/configurations. I really like the Master control functionality on this amp that allows the amp sound to remain the same whether at low/medium/high volume, as well as the sound of the Reverb. The tone of this amp is amazing!
The guitarist is the highlight of this video. The amp is by all means probably a quality product. But, it's a posh copy of a copy of a copy that is priced out of reach for most people that watch this channel without going in debt more than they actually need too. Appreciate your quality demo of the product, LOVED the playing more.
@@youropionmattersnot No it will not. It sounds great and you can get the recorded tone close no doubt. However the room sound and especially the feel does not exist anywhere near the $1000 mark. Sucks for guys like me working two jobs but you get what you pay for. And you gotta be serious about it.
I've been playing 45+ years, and wasted too much money, on pedals, amps, modelers, profilers, pickups, guitars, etc., etc.. in all of that time. The truth? If you only play for fun, or to impress your friends, or only play one type of music and just need an amp that does 'metal', you're right. Otherwise, what you're saying is really false economy, based on a short term expense. What Amplified Nation is making is pretty incredible, to the point where I've started listing my current amps and pedals for sale (not the KTR's), in order to get just one of their amps. It's all I'll need. 🎸
@@cidnewman8032 you won’t regret it. I sold a tone king imperial, a Mesa Lonestar, and several high end pedals to get mine. It has everything you’ll ever need for 99% of music
I’ve heard quite a few Two-Rock demos on TH-cam. But I played one live for the first time a few weeks ago-and it was just different. I have the feeling this amp might produce the same experience live vs over TH-cam.
I love these amps. They sound amazing. I'll have to settle on a Bad Cat Cub and a Cornerstone Gladio. I'm curious about their pedals now. I'll have to look into some reviews on them.
It sounds incredible. When you dropped the tone circuit on the gain channel I said "that's it. That the sound.". So saturated and chewy sounding. And no pedal. I call that "naturally aspirated".😊👍 Dream amp for me.
I am having a tough time deciding....would you feel this is more versatile than the Ampliphonix and Gain? In what situations would you choose one over the other? Hopefully, you can do comparison videos down the line as well. Cheers! Great content, sir!
It takes pedals really well also. You really don’t need them though. One of my bands play covers only from so many different genres so that’s the only time I use my board.
Good morning from Oregon, you absolutely sold me on this amp. Already talked to Sweetwater yesterday about ordering one and an extension cabinet. Curious to what the speaker is in yours and what you might recommend? Keep up the great videos. Ciao! 🤘🤘
Great demo! I think PAB is actually Pre Amp Bypass - effectively bypassing the tone stack- a trick a certain Mr Dumble invented i believe to give a boost… whatever sounds awesome! 👍
Between Ampliphonix and Gain and this Wonderland amp, which one would you buy? I dont want to hear the “Depends on what you want” answer. Each of your videos of each amp says these two amps are very versatile and can do cleans and overdives going from blues to Metal etc; that they can almost do it all. So. If you were going to buy only one between the wonderland and the ampliphonix, which one would you choose?
Great playing. Now that you've tried several of the models do you have a preference? From the demo's I've watched I have a soft spot for the Overdrive Reverb, but this and your Ampliphonix and Gain demo have me seriously reconsidering what I might order.
@@TheStudioRatsi ended up placing an order for the WOv2 100watt and requested the dirty switches. Taylor recommended the 100 just to ensure i have plenty of headroom as I also plan to run my pedals with it. As well as amp only. Do you still have the WO or just the Overdrive Reverb (Phoenix Fury) now? Is this one still your favorite? Cheers!
Ok so I got the amp and love it. Not able to get a crystal clean sound on it except when I’m playing softly. Does that sound right? I’ve always played a Marshall so this is a different style of amp for sure. 😊
Also interested in this answer... none of their models has 'won' with me outright yet! They all sound pretty amazing and there is nowhere in the UK to sit and try them all!...😢
Is the master volume good enough to get these amazing tones at home volumes. As in wife sleeping in the next room? Just wondering how low it can go without needing an attenuator. Thanks!
Paul I have always been a nice guitar then amp after this I’ve completely changed my mind 😩I know your a great player but that amp is the best I’ve heard on you tube amazing.😀👌👌👌
So Paul is this now "The Best Amplifier I've Ever Tried" and the Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb is relegated? Do tell. You mentioned its more versatile but in the room and no youtube loss are the cleans and comple Dumblish overdrive with sweetharmonics as good or better than the OR if you ignore the price difference?
Would I be correct to assume that the Wonderland Overdrive is an amp with a Fender Clean and Dumble drive channel while the Overdrive Reverb is a 1:1 clone of an dumble Overdrive Special?
Will you be demoing the Steel String Singer? your amp demos are all uniformly excellent, but there's just something about the Amplified Nation amps that seems to agree with your playing. (from where I'm standing anyway 😁)
They all seem to do the Plexi thing pretty well with Gibson Les Paul’s. I’m looking for a Joe Bonamassa/Gary Moore sound I don’t think you can go wrong with any one of these amps! But I will say your review with the Matcless Independence was awesome as well! 😎🤘
I'm sure you're right, and don't get me wrong, modellers are great. But I think this a flawed approach... If you AB a meal cooked with different pans and knives you likely won't taste a difference - but those choices mattered to the chef.
@@mattc1176 that's an interesting way of looking at it. As a player, with ears, I'd say you are the chef and the patron in the restaurant. To me it's not necessarily tube vs model, but other factors. If you are in a live band, covering multiple styles, a Katana Mk2 Artist is so obviously the better choice. If I was recording tones, and wanted that chef authenticity, the amp demoed would be great choice. Now what is the price differential? 😁
@@TeleCaster66 Well, that's a bold claim. There is always a comparison. Is Gibson better than Fender? PRS better than who? Certainly the price tag is miles above the Katana. I'm not denying that the AN-W is a nice sounding amp. I'd like to get one. $3500 USD vs $570 USD. Now that is a comparison. 6x the price. Opportunity cost is having almost $3000 to spend on other gear. Most of us aren't "money no object".
With all the due respect to this bloke, When these D STYLE amplifier builders will finally understand once and for all, that the only man they need to demo these amps is ROBBEN FORD.
That comment is about as informative as saying when are these football manufactures going to realise that the only person that should kick a ball is Ronaldo
I just got this exact head and a 2x12 cab to go with it about 2 months ago. It's by far the best sounding amp I've ever played.
Aside from the amp sounding amazing that strat he is using is as close to perfect a sound as I have ever heard. Legendary.
Man!! the best tone in the whole TH-cam Universe!
I used to think these were “too expensive”, but now I’m starting to think -when you compare it to a $999 blues deluxe (which I love), these things amps are a steal. 3x the price for 10x the tone? No brainer. Can’t wait to get one.
I've been meaning to check these out ever since seeing an ad for one at a local guitar shop, I've never heard of Amplified Nation or their amps previously. I started reading the comments as the video started and thought "oh man this thing must be good!". The first segment with the clean channel came on and I was definitely underwhelmed, it was great but I guess the comments had me thinking this thing will be insane.... BUT... The overdrive and distorted tones came next and yep... I was pretty blown away! That spectrum of slight drive over the clean to full blown fuzzy distortion was gorgous!
I admit the clean is great but didn't knock my socks off hy any means but the overdrive channel launched them into space. That along with the emphasis that it sounds great even at low volumes has my attention.
I don't know I'd pay the price for one vs my preference of a vintage Marshall but I admit that was an amazing array of OD tones.
I have a combo version and it’s simple stunning. Bedroom levels to cranks this amp makes my heart happy.
Couldn't agree more!
Whats this? A fellow shooter? 🤘🏼 Is this amp really suited for bedroom playing? I have to play tube amps even when practicing and I dont like to crank them all the time. Im looking for something different than Marshall type gain and a well built amp. I have enough Marshall type amps.
Hi I’m Justine’s next door neighbour Alphonso.Since he’s bought Amplified nation’s products my wife has left me and married a millionaire and my Mother-in-law left yesterday. I just have the Rottweiler Mr Kill. We’re loving it! Rock on Justine.
Your playing is always on point Paul. You always bring out the best in gear.
Thank you kindly!
The preamp gain is beautiful at bedroom volume but when you crank it up with a band the power amp gain kicks in on the master and really makes you appreciate how perfect this amp is. Sooo dynamic.
Great sounding tones from that amp.
However what stands out to me is Paul’s expressive playing and ability to demonstrate the amp’s capabilities.
Top notch stuff Rats!
Thanks Dennis
Great demo, as always and fantastic playing. I love this incredible clean tone with the Strat.
Thank you kindly!
Excellent demo! Tone to die for. (“Wildflower” -The Cult.). 🔥🤘👍
Just received this same amp with 1 x 12 cab. Just amazing tone. Incredible build,,,
Glad you like it!
I recently bought a dirty wonderland and it is really a fantastic amp! I‘m really overwhelmed by the sounds one can achieve at really low levels! It‘s amazing! If you ever get to play one of their amps you gotta just do it!
Oh, btw. it makes me wanna play every day…
Great review! I liked that you used several different guitars with different pickup types/configurations. I really like the Master control functionality on this amp that allows the amp sound to remain the same whether at low/medium/high volume, as well as the sound of the Reverb. The tone of this amp is amazing!
Now I know what is going on my birthday wish list
It has an excellent definition with or without gain.. You're playing is beautiful..
Cheers boss
Bienvenue Paul!@@TheStudioRats
I don't have time to watch the full video now, so maybe you mentioned it, but I really hope you're making a TONEX pack for this amp!
Just ordered it!
what are your thoughts on it, a year later?
The guitarist is the highlight of this video. The amp is by all means probably a quality product. But, it's a posh copy of a copy of a copy that is priced out of reach for most people that watch this channel without going in debt more than they actually need too. Appreciate your quality demo of the product, LOVED the playing more.
A set up China Squire Tele with a $500 Fender blues Jr and a couple of good pedals will get all this all day for under a grand total.
@@youropionmattersnot
No it will not. It sounds great and you can get the recorded tone close no doubt. However the room sound and especially the feel does not exist anywhere near the $1000 mark. Sucks for guys like me working two jobs but you get what you pay for. And you gotta be serious about it.
I've been playing 45+ years, and wasted too much money, on pedals, amps, modelers, profilers, pickups, guitars, etc., etc.. in all of that time. The truth? If you only play for fun, or to impress your friends, or only play one type of music and just need an amp that does 'metal', you're right. Otherwise, what you're saying is really false economy, based on a short term expense. What Amplified Nation is making is pretty incredible, to the point where I've started listing my current amps and pedals for sale (not the KTR's), in order to get just one of their amps. It's all I'll need. 🎸
@@cidnewman8032 you won’t regret it. I sold a tone king imperial, a Mesa Lonestar, and several high end pedals to get mine. It has everything you’ll ever need for 99% of music
@@cidnewman8032well said
just wonderful tone
Truly sounds incredible
He makes amazing amps
I really wish you would tell us your opinion of this vs ODR
This sounds exactly like my JCM900 ! Haha ! Just kidding a bit , beautiful amp ! Cheers from Quebec !
Regardless of amp, Paul manages to get really great tones! Very consistent tonally.
Cheers Ned
I’ve heard quite a few Two-Rock demos on TH-cam. But I played one live for the first time a few weeks ago-and it was just different. I have the feeling this amp might produce the same experience live vs over TH-cam.
I play this very amp live and can definitely vouch for that.
All I can say is.......What an amp.
Wow that's a series bit of kit mate nice one 👍
It sure is
Lovely playing sir! Lovely gear too!
Thank you kindly!
@@TheStudioRats Yes, great playing - but.. id really like to know if you like this Wonderland Overdrive as much as the Reverb Overdrive, and why..
I love these amps. They sound amazing. I'll have to settle on a Bad Cat Cub and a Cornerstone Gladio. I'm curious about their pedals now. I'll have to look into some reviews on them.
It sounds incredible. When you dropped the tone circuit on the gain channel I said "that's it. That the sound.". So saturated and chewy sounding. And no pedal. I call that "naturally aspirated".😊👍 Dream amp for me.
It is a dream amp, it’s got everything
Excellent demo. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
@@TheStudioRats My new Wonderland Overdrive was just delivered. It sounds amazing! Your demo was spot on! This is a keeper! Thanks so much!
I am having a tough time deciding....would you feel this is more versatile than the Ampliphonix and Gain? In what situations would you choose one over the other? Hopefully, you can do comparison videos down the line as well. Cheers! Great content, sir!
Great question. Too bad no one answered
Sometimes I miss things, especially if there’s a lot of comments. Yes I prefer it to the Ampliphonix. It’s not more versatile tho.
@@TheStudioRats Thanks man. Killer playing and great review. I have the this amp on order.
You need to try the Bombshell OD! It’s exquisite!!
Sounds wonderful
It takes pedals really well also. You really don’t need them though. One of my bands play covers only from so many different genres so that’s the only time I use my board.
Beautiful Poblano!
Oh goody!! More toys to play with! :)
Good morning from Oregon, you absolutely sold me on this amp. Already talked to Sweetwater yesterday about ordering one and an extension cabinet. Curious to what the speaker is in yours and what you might recommend? Keep up the great videos. Ciao! 🤘🤘
Nice Telecaster commercial. 😅
Thing just delivers.
Love mine all day.
Oh, this amp is sugar.
Great demo! I think PAB is actually Pre Amp Bypass - effectively bypassing the tone stack- a trick a certain Mr Dumble invented i believe to give a boost… whatever sounds awesome! 👍
Thanks for the info!
Between Ampliphonix and Gain and this Wonderland amp, which one would you buy? I dont want to hear the “Depends on what you want” answer. Each of your videos of each amp says these two amps are very versatile and can do cleans and overdives going from blues to Metal etc; that they can almost do it all. So. If you were going to buy only one between the wonderland and the ampliphonix, which one would you choose?
sick demo, now does it knock your overdrive reverb off the #1 spot?
Sounds utterly delicious across its whole sonic palette. And electronically quiet too. Bliss. You gonna keep it?
That's the plan!
Where did you learn to play like that? Very impressive and it really stands out from all the other demo players on the tube.
Cheers, there’s plenty of better players out there, but I really appreciate the comment
@@TheStudioRats Very welcome. I'm new to the channel. Do you have a professional background as a guitarist?
Great playing. Now that you've tried several of the models do you have a preference? From the demo's I've watched I have a soft spot for the Overdrive Reverb, but this and your Ampliphonix and Gain demo have me seriously reconsidering what I might order.
My favourite is the Wonderland OD
@@TheStudioRatsi ended up placing an order for the WOv2 100watt and requested the dirty switches. Taylor recommended the 100 just to ensure i have plenty of headroom as I also plan to run my pedals with it. As well as amp only. Do you still have the WO or just the Overdrive Reverb (Phoenix Fury) now? Is this one still your favorite? Cheers!
@@TheStudioRatsmore than overdrive reverb which you referred as your best amp ever?
Great video
i thought about getting a princeton reissue but i think i might just save up for a few more months and get one of these bad boys.....
Ok so I got the amp and love it.
Not able to get a crystal clean sound on it except when I’m playing softly. Does that sound right?
I’ve always played a Marshall so this is a different style of amp for sure. 😊
i can get crystal clean on this one
It is all very intriguing, but without any UK dealers, what are the extra cost implications (import duty shipping, etc) of getting one of these?
Great demo and playing Paul! If you had to pick one AN amp out of the ones you’ve tried, what would you go for?
Also interested in this answer... none of their models has 'won' with me outright yet! They all sound pretty amazing and there is nowhere in the UK to sit and try them all!...😢
Is there anywhere in the Bay Area that someone can go demo one of these amps?
Send Amp Nation a message, he might be able to let you know.
Jaw dropping!!!
wonderland overdrive or overdrive reverb or amplifiphonix? I would love to get all three but I am trying to pick one for a great all a round amp.
As an all rounder I would go for the Wonderland od
The amp sounds killer what speakers were used?
Is this supposed to emulate a Dumble head? I don’t see any reference to it in the info section, didn’t hear a mention of it.
I have this awesome amp! but cant get it sound this good in recording, do you have a video on the recording rig you use now?
Sounds great but you forgot to add the link you said would be here, M8 ;)
Dang! Sorry it’s there now.
Is the master volume good enough to get these amazing tones at home volumes. As in wife sleeping in the next room? Just wondering how low it can go without needing an attenuator. Thanks!
It’s good but there’s always going to be a compromise when it comes to valve amps at low volume
@@TheStudioRats yea, that’s true. Some things are wishful thinking 🤣🤣
Paul I have always been a nice guitar then amp after this I’ve completely changed my mind 😩I know your a great player but that amp is the best I’ve heard on you tube amazing.😀👌👌👌
Cheers Judd.
So Paul is this now "The Best Amplifier I've Ever Tried" and the Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb is relegated? Do tell. You mentioned its more versatile but in the room and no youtube loss are the cleans and comple Dumblish overdrive with sweetharmonics as good or better than the OR if you ignore the price difference?
It’s more Fender’y if you want dumble go for the ODR
Wow!
I want one....lol. Great review...thank you!
Any time!
These amps are amazing!
Yes they are!
Is your speaker a 1 x 12 or a square 2x12
Any plans to try a Laney la100sm?
Which version is this in the demo?
I much preferred your overdrive reverb amp TBH.
Debating between the Wonderland Overdrive, the Ampliphonix and Gain and the Redplate Overdrive Classic
Sounds great but kind of noisy. What is that sizzle sound? It's there throughout the video
The amps are very quiet. I've played this amp, I liked it but bought the Overdrive Reverb and it's as quiet as any amp I've ever had.
@@TeleCaster66 what was your decision based on? V interested as may be facing the same choice!
What pickups are in your strat?
Would I be correct to assume that the Wonderland Overdrive is an amp with a Fender Clean and Dumble drive channel while the Overdrive Reverb is a 1:1 clone of an dumble Overdrive Special?
That’s how I would describe it.
If you had to choose one, which would it be @@TheStudioRats
Compare this to a Ceriatone?
Hey Paul, Are these amps even available to buy in the UK?
Yes you need to order directly from Amp Nation, if you’re interested I’m possibly selling one. Message me via our website if interested.
@@TheStudioRats Ah I see, thanks, I was hoping they would have an official UK reseller where i could go and try out their amps first hand
@gbrt9569 no there isn’t unfortunately but I’ve had a few people come round to try them out with the purpose of buying direct from AN.
Will you be demoing the Steel String Singer? your amp demos are all uniformly excellent, but there's just something about the Amplified Nation amps that seems to agree with your playing. (from where I'm standing anyway 😁)
Cheers Taco, I’d like to review the steel string. It’s all dependent on if Amplified Nation want to send one over for review
What speaker cabinet are you using ?
This or Friedman BE50 DE
So do you like this better than the Overdrive Reverb? That dirty channel sounds heavier than the ODR!!!
It’s tighter than the ODR. Both are great I can’t decide which I prefer.
Please see if you can get your hands on a 3rd Power Kitchen Sink amplifier.
You will not be disappointed.
I’d really like too, they are like hens teeth in the UK
Any preference between this, and the Overdrive Reverb?
That’s a tough one, the ODR has a character that’s different the Wonderland but I really like drive of the wonderland.
They all seem to do the Plexi thing pretty well with Gibson Les Paul’s. I’m looking for a Joe Bonamassa/Gary Moore sound I don’t think you can go wrong with any one of these amps! But I will say your review with the Matcless Independence was awesome as well! 😎🤘
Cheers Dan
I’m sure you mentioned it, but is this 22, 50 or 100w?
It’s the 50
do a video where you A/B it with a boss katana. i’ll bet most of us couldn’t tell the difference:)
I'm sure you're right, and don't get me wrong, modellers are great. But I think this a flawed approach... If you AB a meal cooked with different pans and knives you likely won't taste a difference - but those choices mattered to the chef.
@@mattc1176 that's an interesting way of looking at it. As a player, with ears, I'd say you are the chef and the patron in the restaurant. To me it's not necessarily tube vs model, but other factors. If you are in a live band, covering multiple styles, a Katana Mk2 Artist is so obviously the better choice. If I was recording tones, and wanted that chef authenticity, the amp demoed would be great choice. Now what is the price differential? 😁
This is miles above a Katana in person. There is no comparison.
@@TeleCaster66 I'm sure - but I'm also sure there's plenty of real world contexts where sonically it's a horse apiece from the audience perspective.
@@TeleCaster66 Well, that's a bold claim. There is always a comparison. Is Gibson better than Fender? PRS better than who? Certainly the price tag is miles above the Katana. I'm not denying that the AN-W is a nice sounding amp. I'd like to get one.
$3500 USD vs $570 USD. Now that is a comparison. 6x the price. Opportunity cost is having almost $3000 to spend on other gear.
Most of us aren't "money no object".
❤
this is my dream amp, but 3500 is pushing it too much. Ill stick with my mesa boogie
Love It! Tonex Pack???? Can't afford the real thing
Coming, keep an eye on our website
Where is the Lord of new gear acquisitions James Ivy?!
He’s been told off by Mrs Ivey!
@@TheStudioRats, oh my… I thought it was Mr Ivey 🤣
Do you still have this black strat ?
I do
Such a nice guitar. If ya ever want to sell her…let me know 😁
Dang look at that fretboard ! Looks like it's been played by a car mechanic for a few years
With all the due respect to this bloke, When these D STYLE amplifier builders will finally understand once and for all, that the only man they need to demo these amps is ROBBEN FORD.
That comment is about as informative as saying when are these football manufactures going to realise that the only person that should kick a ball is Ronaldo
@@TheStudioRats*soccer
Boyoboy
Anyone ever told you that you look a bit like Jason statham
Yes as well as other bald celebrities
I'm not liking the overdriven tones. Cleans are great.