I had to smile when he mentioned the hair standing up on your arms. My first amp was cobbled together from parts of an old P.A. It would certainly make your hair stand up, but that was an earthing problem, nothing to do with the sound.
Hey Prs I have the first edition Sonzera 20 and love the way it sounds but have had many issues with it constant buzzing, replaced every tube the speaker and had a professional amp builder analyze the circuit board of the amp and fine tune the circuitry and soldering, and It sounds great with JJ tubes but it still buzzes and after all that and a couple gigs the foot switch failed very problematic after putting so much money into and still having it rattle.
The effects loop and dual channels are enough me for to prefer the Sonzera over those "12-22 watt amps out of California" lol. I hope Doug gets a promotion after making this masterpiece
Don't believe it! I bought the 1st SE version of this amp and it died within a week of purchase. When I contacted PRS and they told me I would have to pay to send that 70 pound amp to them and MAYBE they would fix it or let me know how much it would cost? They don't stand behind their warranty AND nobody has any schematics so nobody else can fix it and even worse, they've painted the circuit board so you can't see where components connect or what their values are? Buyer be ware on any PRS amp! This cost me $850 for a PRS boat ankor!
This would be just my luck too. Come on PRS, make these situations right for the customer. The SE line should still work and not just be "buyer beware" bs
Wow, I seriously clicked on this to see an amp that I would not need to consider, but that backfired. Man, this thing has all bases covered. Well done!!
Not historically a big fan of PRS amps but I've been very curious about this one. The way he describes the structure of the overdrive channel sounds to me very much like the concept of a "cascading" gain stage. I've seen some demos with people getting very compelling dumble style sounds.
@@dustingmyguitars I played one of these years go and I just remember how loud it was. I am in the market for an amp and I like all of the points he makes about the quality issues that normally plague other amps. I need to see more videos so I can try and get an idea of the tones it can get. Looks excellent on paper. It's like they listened to guitarists.
This was good timing. I was just looking at one of the 'mentioned 22w American amps'. I hope they realize if I buy one of these I'm going to have a lot of expectations going in. That other amp is pretty good in itself. I was about to buy a HW for reliability and longevity. 8) --gary
I sounds great, it looks great but .... too heavy to carry for giging with my band .... and too powerfull to be played at home (no power soak or headphone output).... I will wait for the next release when you have corrected this mistakes. I am in search of an amp, the Revv D25 has almost everything missing in the Sonzera ...
Tube guitar amps have been around since the 30's there is no such thing as a new design there are only so many ways you can engineer a tube gain stage phase inverter and output stage and it has all been done to death numerous times.
I think that I would like this amp and I'm just looking for a New amp. Hopefuly the amp is not so expansiv. I think or hope that the amp fits Well to my PRS SE 24 Costom.
Gain channel sounds to me like a small 8 inch transistor beginners amp from a starter pack. Will have to try one in person to see if i change my mind..
Yes, primarily Dumble and Mesa/Boogie were the 800 pound gorillas back then. Contrary to popular belief, Leo Fender's designs were largely derivative of Alexandre Dumble's and Randall Smith's pioneering work in circuit design. Hope that clears things up!
@@erik2446 wait what?! Leo's designs derivative of A. Dumble? What evidence do you have? First time I hear something like this and I'm one of the founders of The Gear Page
@@maspesasmasperras5554 Thank you for your question and for creating TGP, which is a tremendous resource. I performed the research a couple of decades ago, mainly using microfiche records obtained from the California Historical Society. Ultimately, I would say "let your ears decide" and ignore everything else. I know I have. Hope that helps!
Dumble and Mesa Boogie amps were not during the 60s; they came later. If you liked Carlos Santana's tone at Woodstock, he played through a *transistor* amp, made by Bob Gallien (the Gallien in Gallien Kruger).
I've played this latest version at the factory, and I gotta say it is a PEACH of an amplifier. It sounded great with the Les Paul, Rickenbacker, Telecaster, and PRS Custom 22. Doug knows the beans, baby!
I own a SONZERA 50W head..... why is this being talked about like its its something new??? There is also a 20w combo already.... How different is the "new" one yo the old SONZERAS? IM SO CONFUSED 😅
I REALLY like this amp, I'm worried about the volume that my wife wouldn't like, she's out of the house 2 days a week, I'm at home all of the time. I wouldn't worried about the volume Tuesdays & Wednesdays though, I'd likely turn it up.
Doug , I purchased the sonzera 50 watt head in 2019. When I received my amp, it had a noticeable hum…. That matured into a loud buzz . My model was made in china …. Is there a USA version of this amp? I’ve made arrangements to send my amp back to prs for repairs, however, I’m not sure if the turn around time for repair. I’ve been a musician all my life, and feel in love with the tone of the sonzera when I heard the tone displayed in the adds. I’m 62 this year, a paramedic by trade. If a USA version of this amp is available, I would gladly pay the difference to get the sweet tone amp I paid for . Thank you , Charles Murphy
I have a 50 watt head, and it has a buz that’s very loud. I’ve tried filters , nothing seems to work. Great tone just can’t get rid of that annoying buz
I saw one of these used for under $500 one time. It was for sale less than a week. One more amp I could have bought for a great price and passed it up! 😢
@@rogercardenas111 Yep. I am a big PRS fan (SE and S2 lines) and I'm sure this is a great amp - it's pricey to make a quality tube amp. But at my level of small gigs and recording, I use an HX Stomp. Budget players like me usually don't drop a grand on an amp, but some pros would consider this inexpensive.
Dude, I need this amp! Is it true bypass? Does it have a sweet spot? Is it transgender friendly? Covid compatible? Can it get Eddy's "Smells like teen spirit" tone? Asking for a friend
Normally, when I see "Made in China" I turn away. But the sound of this thing! I couldn't stop watching. The manner in which it was designed, serviceability and durability are very attractive. Overall, I'm seriously considering picking one up. At the very least I'll be checking it out as soon as possible ;)
It's very "PRS" for PRS to design this style of amp and then demo it with someone playing some elevator music. Someone fire their marketing department.
I had to smile when he mentioned the hair standing up on your arms. My first amp was cobbled together from parts of an old P.A. It would certainly make your hair stand up, but that was an earthing problem, nothing to do with the sound.
If you’re going to demonstrate an amp, don’t run the signal thru a mountain of pedals. Otherwise, it’s a pedal demonstration.
Yo, that guitarist is SILKY SMOOTH!
Man y’all should’ve had at least a LITTLE bit of someone playing through it with humbuckers
More content with Doug please. An in depth look at the MT15 like this would be great.
Hey Prs I have the first edition Sonzera 20 and love the way it sounds but have had many issues with it constant buzzing, replaced every tube the speaker and had a professional amp builder analyze the circuit board of the amp and fine tune the circuitry and soldering, and It sounds great with JJ tubes but it still buzzes and after all that and a couple gigs the foot switch failed very problematic after putting so much money into and still having it rattle.
My foot switch failed too but otherwise it’s been flawless. V1 here as well.
The effects loop and dual channels are enough me for to prefer the Sonzera over those "12-22 watt amps out of California" lol. I hope Doug gets a promotion after making this masterpiece
Love the effort to not say the word
this amp looks & sounds amazing! the guy playing has a great vibe too! hope to see him in more videos
👍
Sounds like they knocked it out of the park with this amp! There are so many really, really great amps being produced right now. It's an amazing time.
Don't believe it! I bought the 1st SE version of this amp and it died within a week of purchase. When I contacted PRS and they told me I would have to pay to send that 70 pound amp to them and MAYBE they would fix it or let me know how much it would cost? They don't stand behind their warranty AND nobody has any schematics so nobody else can fix it and even worse, they've painted the circuit board so you can't see where components connect or what their values are? Buyer be ware on any PRS amp! This cost me $850 for a PRS boat ankor!
Send it in man. Let them help you!
This would be just my luck too. Come on PRS, make these situations right for the customer. The SE line should still work and not just be "buyer beware" bs
I really want this amp.
Wow, I seriously clicked on this to see an amp that I would not need to consider, but that backfired. Man, this thing has all bases covered. Well done!!
Don't sleep on these amps. I have a HDRX 20 and it's a beast.
Please be respectful. Paul works really hard for you to call his creations so despicably
yes This was extremely inappropriate
Not historically a big fan of PRS amps but I've been very curious about this one. The way he describes the structure of the overdrive channel sounds to me very much like the concept of a "cascading" gain stage. I've seen some demos with people getting very compelling dumble style sounds.
loving all the making of videos, half waiting on the silver sky video
Not only does this amplifier sound great, it has such a classy look!
It's very handsome, but I wouldn't expect any less of PRS.
@@sordel5866 true
I love the font a lot better than the old one.
@@beestew79 I agree. Simplicity imo is often best when it comes to amplifiers.
@@dustingmyguitars I played one of these years go and I just remember how loud it was. I am in the market for an amp and I like all of the points he makes about the quality issues that normally plague other amps. I need to see more videos so I can try and get an idea of the tones it can get. Looks excellent on paper. It's like they listened to guitarists.
What’s make the differences from a PRS guitar and a Fender at the same price ?
The PRS would beat the Fender on all departments, but more specifically in the variety of sounds you can get
PRS is"trying" to emulate the great Fender amps...
Once he said it takes him back to Texas I thought this guy knows what he’s doing. I need this amp!! 😊
Sounds good but come on ………this thing weighs like a 212 would ………other quality modern tube amps weigh far less…..why so heavy?
This was good timing. I was just looking at one of the 'mentioned 22w American amps'. I hope they realize if I buy one of these I'm going to have a lot of expectations going in. That other amp is pretty good in itself. I was about to buy a HW for reliability and longevity. 8) --gary
I sounds great, it looks great but .... too heavy to carry for giging with my band .... and too powerfull to be played at home (no power soak or headphone output).... I will wait for the next release when you have corrected this mistakes. I am in search of an amp, the Revv D25 has almost everything missing in the Sonzera ...
Tube guitar amps have been around since the 30's there is no such thing as a
new design there are only so many ways you can engineer a tube gain stage
phase inverter and output stage and it has all been done to death numerous times.
Put a Stereo Direct Cab Sim output to FOH (Friedman Runt)this thing will sell like peanuts 🙌🏻❤️
+1 for the FX loop
I think that I would like this amp and I'm just looking for a New amp. Hopefuly the amp is not so expansiv. I think or hope that the amp fits Well to my PRS SE 24 Costom.
Gain channel sounds to me like a small 8 inch transistor beginners amp from a starter pack. Will have to try one in person to see if i change my mind..
buttery riffs
I'm unfamiliar with all the amp companies from Cali in the 60s, is he talking about Dumble?
Fender.
Yes, primarily Dumble and Mesa/Boogie were the 800 pound gorillas back then. Contrary to popular belief, Leo Fender's designs were largely derivative of Alexandre Dumble's and Randall Smith's pioneering work in circuit design. Hope that clears things up!
@@erik2446 wait what?! Leo's designs derivative of A. Dumble? What evidence do you have? First time I hear something like this and I'm one of the founders of The Gear Page
@@maspesasmasperras5554 Thank you for your question and for creating TGP, which is a tremendous resource. I performed the research a couple of decades ago, mainly using microfiche records obtained from the California Historical Society. Ultimately, I would say "let your ears decide" and ignore everything else. I know I have. Hope that helps!
Dumble and Mesa Boogie amps were not during the 60s; they came later. If you liked Carlos Santana's tone at Woodstock, he played through a *transistor* amp, made by Bob Gallien (the Gallien in Gallien Kruger).
Sonzera means silliness in Spanish...
I have one from the first run and I think it's fantastic!
Buen amp y buen vídeo.
What?!
I've played this latest version at the factory, and I gotta say it is a PEACH of an amplifier. It sounded great with the Les Paul, Rickenbacker, Telecaster, and PRS Custom 22. Doug knows the beans, baby!
What beans?
Really nice look and smooth sound.
I own a SONZERA 50W head..... why is this being talked about like its its something new??? There is also a 20w combo already....
How different is the "new" one yo the old SONZERAS? IM SO CONFUSED 😅
You have to pay again and more money for this one, that's new
@@maspesasmasperras5554 lol yep your so right. But i love the Guitars!!
I REALLY like this amp, I'm worried about the volume that my wife wouldn't like, she's out of the house 2 days a week, I'm at home all of the time. I wouldn't worried about the volume Tuesdays & Wednesdays though, I'd likely turn it up.
Doug , I purchased the sonzera 50 watt head in 2019. When I received my amp, it had a noticeable hum…. That matured into a loud buzz . My model was made in china …. Is there a USA version of this amp? I’ve made arrangements to send my amp back to prs for repairs, however, I’m not sure if the turn around time for repair. I’ve been a musician all my life, and feel in love with the tone of the sonzera when I heard the tone displayed in the adds.
I’m 62 this year, a paramedic by trade.
If a USA version of this amp is available, I would gladly pay the difference to get the sweet tone amp I paid for . Thank you , Charles Murphy
This seems like a modern Princeton Reverb ehh?
I mean. Not wrong.
Too many pedals! They enhance the sound BUT the real foundation is what the amp sounds like.
Didn't you introduce this like 3 years ago? Is this a new version? What's different?
I have a 50 watt head, and it has a buz that’s very loud. I’ve tried filters , nothing seems to work. Great tone just can’t get rid of that annoying buz
Too bad it doesn't use Mercury Magnetics transformers
Are they supposed to hum a lot regardless if it's on drive or not? Mine hums like crazy
PRS< The clean channel has a Fender mid scoop tone stack and the Dirty Channel has a mid Bump tone stack?
I saw one of these used for under $500 one time. It was for sale less than a week. One more amp I could have bought for a great price and passed it up! 😢
Great playing in this demo. Like hearing this style in PRS demos
How do I tell the difference between this and an older version?
These modern amps are so good . I’m sure now , this is a golden era for guitar and amp technology .
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!
Leo did this in 1953. Good job Smith.
Un homenaje póstumo a Jauretche?
my only concern is reliability.
Sounds and looks awesome
yeah! 🥰💕🔥🎸
Ouuuu 👌🏻
Very nice 👍
If anyone is wondering, it's $999.
Yikes, for a working/ gigging musician???.
@@rogercardenas111 Yep. I am a big PRS fan (SE and S2 lines) and I'm sure this is a great amp - it's pricey to make a quality tube amp. But at my level of small gigs and recording, I use an HX Stomp. Budget players like me usually don't drop a grand on an amp, but some pros would consider this inexpensive.
That dude shreds on guitar!
none of that was shredding
@@Tomekkplk ok T. THAT DUDE IS A GREAT GUITAR PLAYER I REALLY ENJOYED HIS PLAYING. HES DEFINITELY NOT SHREDDING THO
Dude, I need this amp! Is it true bypass? Does it have a sweet spot? Is it transgender friendly? Covid compatible? Can it get Eddy's "Smells like teen spirit" tone? Asking for a friend
Welp, put it on the list of awesome Fender Deluxe Reverb killers!
Love my MT15. Love my Custom 22. PRS is a great company in spite of Paul! Hee hee.
Normally, when I see "Made in China" I turn away. But the sound of this thing! I couldn't stop watching. The manner in which it was designed, serviceability and durability are very attractive. Overall, I'm seriously considering picking one up. At the very least I'll be checking it out as soon as possible ;)
Made in china means nothing when PRS is written in the same product.
It's very "PRS" for PRS to design this style of amp and then demo it with someone playing some elevator music. Someone fire their marketing department.
In all honesty, while PRS dominate the guitar industry, they need to up their game in the amp industry. The HRD was a step in the right direction
prs doesn't dominate the guitar industry. That's still Gibson and Fender.
And in today´s Episode of PRS copying Fender
Everything is a copy of Fender.
More like improve.
They did it better anyway so I'm not complaining, go PRS.
PRS actually does QC
Have you ever heard of copying?
they lost me with the worship guitarist... ask me how i can tell....