I was just about to comment along similar lines. The Andertons guys really struggled to dial it in. It sounded super thin compared to the amp that they were trying to match.
Thank you. It was actually VERY easy to make it sound good. It sounded good through everything. I think Andertons goes out of their way to make everything sound middle ground. I DO think it give a different perspective to what I do. I *TRY* to push to see how good it can sound, but if I was plugging the pedal into a Line6 Spider and practicing at home, it's a bit of a different game. The Andertons demos have a useful lowest common denominator kinda thing (IMHO). When something they show sound amazing, I think it really MUST be AMAZING!!!
Bro, that was some seriously gnarly playing, you get such a glorious focused chunk on the low strings and your lead was mainstream album worthy. Dig it brother!
@@BigHairyGuitars how about releasing some of your demo daw stems So i can practice on sounding half is good as your Sir. Seems Covid lockdown uped your game....lol
Your chops are progressing so fast its mindblowing. Well done! The knowledge you bring to bare on the topic/item have always been good but too are expanding quickly. You become one of top demo cats on here. Well done! But now the bad part,I need one of these Soldano boxes and its going bust my budget again! Well done!
My friend has this amp. It is my dream amp! I own a Triple Rectifier 2 Channel from the 90s, and a JCM2000, but I really want to add an SLO 100 to my collection!!🤘
It does, and it doesn't. The SLO is really it's own thing. Which amp would I plug the pedal into??? Into a JCM800 sounded AWESOME, but it didn't have the particular firm hi-fi bigness that the SLO100 has. The 20w Friedman sounded great, but it was more squishy than the SLO100. Direct to a power amp, the pedal sound kinda thin. Imagine this: draw a big circle...THAT is the SLO100. Then draw another circle inside that circle...THAT is the SLO Pedal. It's the same, but not quite the same. BUT... it does sound great, and sometimes the SLO100 is TOO big, and too "look at me". The SLO Pedal give that Soldano vibe, but can also sit back into the mix in a good way, more than the head. The head always wants to be the center of attention sonically.
The driver matters a lot, but there’s a lot to like here and hopefully it could translate to even my hands. The sparkle that people don’t often focus on in the SLO’s tone is there, which I don’t really hear in most alleged SLO-inspired pedals. And the liquid lead thing is there-so many solid state pedals will do crunch and chug, but there were also bits there of what makes the Sinvertek N5+ so special. So doing all of this has my attention.
It's more compressed than the N5+, but the N5+ leans closer to the firmness of the SLO100 head. The head is still bigger, and less compressed, and more open and broad than any pedal can simulate. There's a reason that the SLO100 is so legendary 🤘. Still... the pedal is great!
Incredible playing. Your videos keep getting better. It sounds like there could be a lot of overlap with the original sinvertek pedal (not the preamp) with all the knobs. Are they similar?
Honestly if I someone told me this was a Blues Saraceno track, I would be convinced. Fantastic playing and such a nice chewy tone. Also, really enjoyed the review part of the video. Good stuff!
I watched Andertons review, I watched Pete Thorn's review......Didn't think much of the pedal. Watched your review, and it's like listening to a completely different pedal. How would you rate this against Neurals Soldano VST Amp Sim?
Thank you! I've had that #3 riff in my head for months and couldn't figure out where it was from! Now I know it's from Bad Love, so I can sleep well again.
Showed up here for the sarcastic, self-deprecating subtitled commentary, and whoa - a cool guitar pedal and awesome chops (again)! Thanks, Michael. You're never un-fun. No matter what your kids say. :)
I’m sorry, I’m really late to the game on this one. My question is, could you run this into an IR loader pedal, then into a flat response full range speaker, or would you need some kind of power amp simulation as well?
Excellent video Sir! I love your demos because we must be the same age and had the same record collection in the 80s. 😂 Mine arrives Thursday. I'm psyched!
Hi Nathan, There's a similarity however it's VERY dependent on the amp you play through. Through a JCM800 it's raunchy, through the Friedman DS it's fatter, smoother and more compressed. The SLO100 is VERY firm and hi-fi. It's hard to find an amp that matches it's character. So, the pedal sounds A LOT like a SLO (and it's a great pedal), but only a SLO100 is a SLO100.
You sound awesome with that pedal Mike. There is a new VS Audio Platinum overdrive that's based on a Marshall Silver Jubilee. I would love to hear you with that pedal and maybe share your thoughts on how is it compared to other Marshall in a Box pedal. Thanks!
I've been thinking about it. Wow, you convinced me. Better than Pete Thorn's demo (and Pete is my go-to guy for demos-always great but...not this time). That first two minute song was fantastic. It really shows off how versatile that pedal really is (as is the $4k SLO is so I am told). Of course, great playing always helps. Excellent job on this.
Just borrowed this pedal from a buddy and it's pretty awesome. Has those upper harmonics that you get from the higher gain marshalls. Very cool and it sounds good through everything I've tried it (Iridium, Marshall Origin, Mesa Recto clean channel). Presence knob is a difference maker.
Great review. Your Kemper profile seems very close to this pedal. And speaking of The King… here’s an official request for profiles dedicated to him! There are excellent ones out there but I’m sure you could smash it. EVH forever.
I like how you made it sound epic, and the Andertons channel made it sound like a MetalZone
only rabea/chapman there know how amps and high gain work.
I was just about to comment along similar lines. The Andertons guys really struggled to dial it in. It sounded super thin compared to the amp that they were trying to match.
Thank you. It was actually VERY easy to make it sound good. It sounded good through everything. I think Andertons goes out of their way to make everything sound middle ground. I DO think it give a different perspective to what I do. I *TRY* to push to see how good it can sound, but if I was plugging the pedal into a Line6 Spider and practicing at home, it's a bit of a different game. The Andertons demos have a useful lowest common denominator kinda thing (IMHO). When something they show sound amazing, I think it really MUST be AMAZING!!!
Haha, yeah I saw the Anderson’s demo. They crucified the poor pedal! 😂
They just wanna sell it,Not show it for its full potential 🤷🏻
It definitely has that signature SLO top end and saturation. Super cool!
Bro, that was some seriously gnarly playing, you get such a glorious focused chunk on the low strings and your lead was mainstream album worthy. Dig it brother!
Thanks SO much Clifton!!! :)
Michael 'gnarly' Nielsen. Yeah, Baby.
@@BigHairyGuitars how about releasing some of your demo daw stems
So i can practice on sounding half is good as your Sir.
Seems Covid lockdown uped your game....lol
That intro was freaking awesome. Love the Dan Huff guitar too.
The Nuno is strong in this one. Excellent playing in the intro track.
Thanks. Yeah, I was feeling Extreme III on the riffing there. WWND (What Would Nuno Do)
@@BigHairyGuitars Amd I’m sure you already know he used a Soldano Super Lead 60 on III Sides :-)
Exactly. Good stuff.
great demo. I first came here for the pedal demo and came back several times for the song at the intro. It has a very EXTREME feel to it !
Loved the “I’ll Be Over You” phrase you slipped in there…👍👍👍
Hands down the best demo of this pedal. When's the album coming out Michael??? You're awesome brother.
Another well-done video of a great-sounding pedal with great playing. Bravo!
Thanks Brent!
Thanks for the most comprehensive review on this pedal. The George Lynch riff sold me. I can't wait for my pedal to get here!
WOW, that intro was outstanding !!
The King of showing us how Soldano Products work Old and New. My favorite gear channel.
Michael in your opinion, how does this pedal compare to the MXR 5150?
Thanks
I picked one of these up a month ago and it was wholly worth it to me. Thanks for showing the settings!
Another insane intro! You are on fire Michael!!!
Thanks bud!
That pedal sounds fantastic
That opening riff and tone knocked me out my seat.
Edit: I'd love to hear this pedal through some of your amps.
Great playing Michael 👏
Thanks Tom
Besides the great playing, props on your composition are well deserved. You’re on it Michael! Keep up the amazing work!
I just had to say that those riffs you did at the beginning of video were killer man!!!!
Another killer tune, wow. This pedal sounds great.
Thanks Tony!
Love how beautifully it cleans up at 0:42
I loved your smallbox Friedman pedal sound and demo. This one takes the cake !
Best demo I have heard on this pedal!
By far the best video featuring this pedal on the youtubes
Sustain for days......and it goes to 11, It's one louder then the other pedals! You got a killer tone out of this pedal and the playing was top notch.
Your chops are progressing so fast its mindblowing. Well done! The knowledge you bring to bare on the topic/item have always been good but too are expanding quickly. You become one of top demo cats on here. Well done! But now the bad part,I need one of these Soldano boxes and its going bust my budget again! Well done!
My friend has this amp. It is my dream amp! I own a Triple Rectifier 2 Channel from the 90s, and a JCM2000, but I really want to add an SLO 100 to my collection!!🤘
Would love to see a side by side with the SLO-100 to see how close the pedal can sound to the amp.
It does, and it doesn't. The SLO is really it's own thing. Which amp would I plug the pedal into??? Into a JCM800 sounded AWESOME, but it didn't have the particular firm hi-fi bigness that the SLO100 has. The 20w Friedman sounded great, but it was more squishy than the SLO100. Direct to a power amp, the pedal sound kinda thin. Imagine this: draw a big circle...THAT is the SLO100. Then draw another circle inside that circle...THAT is the SLO Pedal. It's the same, but not quite the same. BUT... it does sound great, and sometimes the SLO100 is TOO big, and too "look at me". The SLO Pedal give that Soldano vibe, but can also sit back into the mix in a good way, more than the head. The head always wants to be the center of attention sonically.
@@BigHairyGuitars I get you - excellent explanation. I’ve got one arriving tomorrow, so looking forward to playing with it through my rig :-)
WOW! Michael, unreal playing man!
Dude! I just ordered this pedal. This is like the 4th thing I have bought because I saw your demo. Hope you are getting paid..as always, great vid!
Wow dude. Do you come with the pedal if I buy one? That open was sick, as usual. Not sure why you don’t have 300K subscribers
Awesome intro. Best guitar gear channel, hands down, no contest.
Clapton’s “24 Nights” tone is still under-appreciated, as far as I’m concerned.
I second this!
Lead lines on the yellow Tyler sound & feel very Vai like from DLR Skyscraper era.
Outstanding sir!
Thanks! 🥳 I feel like it's the first time I really captured that feeling (Skyscraper) that I was going for.
Tasty playing bud. Awesome. Best tone out of all the recent soldano pedal vids.
Always the best intro songs by far, simply outstading
Thanks Michael for the demo. Your word and experience are the most highly valued on youtube.
Very Nuno inspired at the top demo, love it , fantastic vid and playing Michael !! 😎😎😎
The driver matters a lot, but there’s a lot to like here and hopefully it could translate to even my hands.
The sparkle that people don’t often focus on in the SLO’s tone is there, which I don’t really hear in most alleged SLO-inspired pedals. And the liquid lead thing is there-so many solid state pedals will do crunch and chug, but there were also bits there of what makes the Sinvertek N5+ so special. So doing all of this has my attention.
It's more compressed than the N5+, but the N5+ leans closer to the firmness of the SLO100 head. The head is still bigger, and less compressed, and more open and broad than any pedal can simulate. There's a reason that the SLO100 is so legendary 🤘. Still... the pedal is great!
Damn dude, you are an amazing musician! I got Nuno vibes there and it was epic!
Ooooof !! That sounds awesome Michael !! Definitely need to add one in my rig !
Great demo and playing!!
Someone finally hitting all the ranges -- great demo! Better than the BE-OD?
Bro that was AWESOME!! Need one of those.
Thanks Brett! Yes, I could see you really enjoying it! It's killller
Good call on #1 Soldano riff. The whole Wicked Sensation album rawks just as hard as ever 30+ years on.
Incredible playing. Your videos keep getting better. It sounds like there could be a lot of overlap with the original sinvertek pedal (not the preamp) with all the knobs. Are they similar?
Bro you made that thing sound incredible with the Tele!!!!!
Thanks a ton!
....i love your playing ...great touch, phrasing , licks, riffs and tone ....
Love that backing track. And your playing over it, just wow!! Do you have a dload available of it?
Inredible playing and tone 🔥🔥🔥
Nice Demo!! Giving me gas...again lol! Love the little Lukather tribute solo with the LP!!
THANKS!
This is the first time I have seen your channel man ! Great video I did like and subscribe 👍 thanks for the demo 😀
SLO pedal plus Tyler Dann Huff guitar added with great playing sounds heaven to me
Bro this might be your best one yet. Loved it. Still waiting for that album drop.
Awesome to see the Tyler with this pedal. Match made in heaven.
Wow!!! Epic Playing! Now that's how you demo a pedal!!!
Honestly if I someone told me this was a Blues Saraceno track, I would be convinced.
Fantastic playing and such a nice chewy tone.
Also, really enjoyed the review part of the video. Good stuff!
this is so Nuno/warren/huff all over the place.. lovely
I watched Andertons review, I watched Pete Thorn's review......Didn't think much of the pedal. Watched your review, and it's like listening to a completely different pedal. How would you rate this against Neurals Soldano VST Amp Sim?
Thank you! I've had that #3 riff in my head for months and couldn't figure out where it was from! Now I know it's from Bad Love, so I can sleep well again.
Michael, this is an outstanding video. Excellent production, composition, and playing!
Showed up here for the sarcastic, self-deprecating subtitled commentary, and whoa - a cool guitar pedal and awesome chops (again)! Thanks, Michael. You're never un-fun. No matter what your kids say. :)
I’m sorry, I’m really late to the game on this one. My question is, could you run this into an IR loader pedal, then into a flat response full range speaker, or would you need some kind of power amp simulation as well?
Are you using any irs, what interface do you use, man that sounds killer!!!
I was hoping "Lay it down" riff was in your list. But it's ok! Thanks for another great video!
I have tuned in to your channel for awhile and I really enjoy your playing!!
Thanks Jason!
Fab demo there, Nuno Huff! ;)
Excellent video Sir! I love your demos because we must be the same age and had the same record collection in the 80s. 😂 Mine arrives Thursday. I'm psyched!
I own a BE-OD pedal from Friedman which I love, but I think this just surpassed it. Wow!
Excellent demo as always! Cheers!
Tasty Nuno riffing here at the beginning! Nielsen's playing has been hitting another gear lately. Love it.
Your demos are in my top 5 on youtube! Just great! I have already ordered this and I'm selling all my distortions! This is the one!
Soldano Super Lead Overdrive Pedal? Yes please!
Wow I just stumbled upon your video, dude?? Tasty playing man, that pedal fits your playing to the tee!
How would you say this pedal feels in comparison to the real deal? Very nice playing btw and I enjoy your videos.
Hi Nathan, There's a similarity however it's VERY dependent on the amp you play through. Through a JCM800 it's raunchy, through the Friedman DS it's fatter, smoother and more compressed. The SLO100 is VERY firm and hi-fi. It's hard to find an amp that matches it's character. So, the pedal sounds A LOT like a SLO (and it's a great pedal), but only a SLO100 is a SLO100.
You sound awesome with that pedal Mike. There is a new VS Audio Platinum overdrive that's based on a Marshall Silver Jubilee. I would love to hear you with that pedal and maybe share your thoughts on how is it compared to other Marshall in a Box pedal. Thanks!
Love it! Great playing!
Great playing, Mike! The Huff suits you.
Thank you! I have a new special Tyler incoming. That one was on loan.
@@BigHairyGuitars , I will have to ask Rich for a sneak peek!
@@StratMatt70 I think it's due to arrive in DEC 😭
@@BigHairyGuitars , you know Flint or I will always loan you one!
@@StratMatt70 OH that's awesome of you!!! Thanks!
I love your vids, but do you advise if there is any paid sponsorships/reviews? is this one?
Great demo and amazing playing!
Sounds FANTASTIC! That Tyler guitar is killer as well! As is your riffage \m/ I dig the Ikea cheese grater under the desk, too :)
ha! Thanks!
Wicked demo once again! That Dan Huff guitar though....🤘
haha , andertons tv couldn't make it sound like you do. no matter what, there is gear and the man who dials it. 👍
Man... you should have 10x the subscribers that you currently have. So good. the best videos/demos out there!
Did you try it into the two notes cab m? Like a preamp with simulated power section and cab? Thanks!
What model humbucker do you have in the white Tele? Great playing.
Dude... What a great tone for a pedal! With the strat, sounds very natural. Which pickups do u use?
Damn. That pedal kicks ass. Nice video thank you!!
I've been thinking about it. Wow, you convinced me. Better than Pete Thorn's demo (and Pete is my go-to guy for demos-always great but...not this time). That first two minute song was fantastic. It really shows off how versatile that pedal really is (as is the $4k SLO is so I am told). Of course, great playing always helps. Excellent job on this.
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Should have just made a rack pre with the upgraded channel 2 like the one you have Michael.
Can you call up Mike and ask him to clone your X88R?
Very few of the manufacturers are convinced that big box rack preamps are profitable. 😭😭😭
Just borrowed this pedal from a buddy and it's pretty awesome. Has those upper harmonics that you get from the higher gain marshalls. Very cool and it sounds good through everything I've tried it (Iridium, Marshall Origin, Mesa Recto clean channel). Presence knob is a difference maker.
👍 I think it's one of the best high gain pedals out there still.
@@BigHairyGuitars agreed and I have tried many.
Always high quality stuff Michael - in searching for how this pedal sounds, by far this is a very informative video - well done. 🙏😎
Sounds killer. REALLY NICE Dan huff Tyler!
Awesome review, playing and tones! Subscribed!
Wow!
Incredible demo
Great playing and tone!!! 🤘
Thanks a lot!
Great review. Your Kemper profile seems very close to this pedal. And speaking of The King… here’s an official request for profiles dedicated to him! There are excellent ones out there but I’m sure you could smash it. EVH forever.
Thanks for sharing! How would you compare it with the Friedman Smallbox?
The Soldano is thicker with that Soldano harmonic midrange. The Smallbox has less gain, and more Marshall bite.
2:33 "...or if you wanna go full blown 80s hair-metal god?". Mind if I do!
haha