Valve Amp Comparison - Blackstar Studio 10 - Vox AC10 - Supro Blues King 12 - Fender Blues Junior
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- This episode contains the 'which SG' quiz answers plus a lot of childish mucking about and fiddling with a fundamental yet highly effective 'amp switching' system as we hear what 3 different guitars sound like through 4 popular small tube amplifiers... sounds like fun!!
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0:00 play in & coming up
1:12 what's happening today
2:59 the amps & the specs
5:19 last weeks SG blind sound test answers
6:51 the amp switching setup
9:27 guitar #1 Epiphone Les Paul Std 50's
10:56 arse loop #1
12:14 switching through the amps 1
14:18 the drive pedals
16:29 hand noodle loop 1
17:06 switching through the amps 2
18:43 guitar #2 Sire T7
19:50 arse loop #2
20:51 drive setup
22:06 hand noodle loop 2
22:43 switching through the amps 3
23:47 guitar #3 Epiphone Casino Worn
25:22 arse loop #3
26:30 switching through the amps 4
27:40 more drive setup
28:32 more playing & switching through the amps
30:30 did we end up with something?
32:24 play out jam
Signal Chain Info:
Drive Pedals (when on): Klon KTR / RAT
Amps: Blackstar Studio 10 EL34, Vox AC10 C1, Supro Blues King 12, Fender Blues Junior Tweed
Mics SM57's
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools
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It's kinda comforting to visit this channel. It's the room that reminds me of a long lost age of guitar shops 50 years gone now. Mainly, it's like a hogwarts professor of affordable mid rock era sweetness.
Cheers man, thanks for the kind words and support. That picture resonates with me!… I remember the excitement browsing in my local music shops almost (but not quite) that long ago. An Aladdin’s cave of used gear… stacked high with tatty well gigged amps and cabs, second hand guitars. And I do appear to be keeping that ancient tradition alive!! 😆👍
LOL, Great analogy.
Same vibe exactly
I'm old enough to remember those shops. Sadly missed.
Agreed. It's such a chill vibe here. There's gear everywhere and no one is trying to sell anyone anything. Tasteful playing vs mindless shred.
This was DEFINITELY worthwhile. As you say at the beginning, the amp is almost as much an instrument as the guitar. I was surprised at just how much the tones varied. I don't know that any one amp was better than the others. They all just sounded different and good.
Cheers Scott 😎👍
Yeah - exactly - it's all about finding what works for you at this level.
And it' s always two pairs of shoes if you' re in a studio or stage situation.
I look forward to every new show you put out. Not only are you entertaining and informative, but you have a way to really connect with me. So casual and relaxed, your show is like coming in to your favorite pub or coffee shop.
I was really taken aback by the Blackstar's versatility. It sounded very good with everything you put to it. The Vox really shone with the Casino, and probably should be sold as a pair. The Supro and Fender were similar with my vote going to the Supro.
I can't wait to see what's next!
From Wyoming, cheers...
Cheers Jorge, thanks for the kind words and support man it’s appreciated! 🙏☺️ The Blackstar is actually the one I use most for guitar demos… it seems a lot easier to dial in a great or ‘pleasing’ sound, but yes the others when matched with the right guitar can shine also. I think my demonstration may have worked! 😆👍
Great stuff. I enjoy hearing you play quite a bit. The different amps and guitars is a bonus. Thanks again brother~!
Love the mini amp thumbnails on the bottom left. Making tracking what amp you are on super easy. Well done.
Hey Colin. Great video. Loved the comparisons and the way you presented them. Just stumbled on your channel the other day and its now one of my favorites. Appreciate the time and effort you put into these.
Hey John, thanks for the kind words and support glad you found us! 😎👍
Great comparison video, especially the use of different guitars. Found your channel some time back by accident, so glad I did. Possibly some of the most honest reviews on TH-cam. No gimmicks, no trying to sell the latest thing, or biases because of the cost or brand. Keep up the good work.
Cheers man, glad you found us and I appreciate the kind words and support! 😎👍
I think you did a great service to all of us. I’m trying to decide on an amplifier you have really helped me. Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Cheers John!
Awesome video as always. it was fun to hear the differences between some nice reasonable tube amps with a variety of guitars. Gosh every time you play that casino I fall more in love with it
Me too! 😆👍
I could watch these types of videos all day long my friend...w you leading the way of course..lol..great work man and as always tyvm for always featuring epiphone guitars...you know where the good stuff is at🤘😀🎸
Great recording, can really hear that "bottom end" coming through in some of these. 😂 - thanks for the run down!
Cheers man! 😎👍
Took me a while to find the time to sit down - beer in hand - and enjoy this one. Wow! I didn't expect the Casino with Vox to just kill it.
And your playing was super.
Thanks Bob that’s appreciated! 😎👍
Wow was really surprised I nailed the SG test! Cheers for your great videos!
Enjoyed the video great playing to compare sounds on amps. You made that Casino sound great didn't even know I needed one till now. Looking forward to next video.
Cheers man, yes an affordable Casino! 😜
New subscriber and I really like your channel. These are are all amps that would be up my alley and I like that your using guitars that many of us working guitarists use. Thanks for the content and hello from Nebraska USA.
Thanks for the kind words and support glad you found us! 😎👍
Very very cool shootout, Col. Intelligent use of the Glooper (Gluteal Looper). As a predominantly P90 player I fancy the AC10. Had to sell my AC15 last year due to poverty and I miss the hell out of it. Rock on, brother.
Cheers John, the AC10 has got that sound but it’s fussy and it’s stupidly loud so not really good for home use. I use the AC15 mostly which bizarrely is much more controllable and neighbour friendly and worth the extra if you can imho. Glooper out! 😆👍
@@theguitaristas I can definitely agree with that! I own the ac10 and never take it past 2/3 on the volume controls
@@theguitaristas Oh shit, Jack Fossett made me buy the AC-10C1, but maybe should have gotten the AC-15C1??
@@pharmerdavid1432 The AC10 still rocks!... and you can also look forward getting an AC15 later! 😆👍
Thanks Colin, this really shows how a finding the right amp to match the your guitars makes a difference. Of the four amps you mentioned I have not owned a Supro and am thinking about getting Delta King 10, thanks again and I am looking forward to you next video for this upcoming Friday.
Cheers Tom 😎👍
The “arse looper”!!! Love it. Good video. Tube amps have a sound that to my ears, is fuller, richer, or deeper. My old fender hot rod deluxe from the nineties is still my personal favorite amp. But in your lineup here, I found the Supro sounded the best. My only tube screamer clone is an old Joyo vintage overdrive. It’s cheap but honest, and gives me enough drive to get there. The SGs all sound good but very similar in overall tone. Keep up the excellent work man, you’re the only guy whose videos I like anymore. Maybe it’s because we’re similar in age, or that we like similar music. I enjoyed this one !
Cheers Jonathan, the hot rod deluxe is still one of my regular choices… no surprise it’s one of the most popular amps out there. Thanks for the kind word and support it’s really appreciated! 😎👍
Thank you so much for making this video. I have the same Sire Telecaster as you, love that guitar. I'm using a Fuchs amp with mesa thiele 1x12 speaker. Getting some very interesting tones from this setup. Keep the great content coming!
This was very good indeed !!! 👍♥️ Keep it up !
Surprised at how much I liked the tone of the Blackstar. It obviously has less street credit than those more iconic brands but on numerous occasions it made me sit up snd listen🤔
As always, a comprehensive and well laid out review, I trust this channel!
I love your vibe. Great channel make my day better 😄✌🏻
Cheers man thanks for the support it’s appreciated! 😎👍
When I first started playing guitar I bought a squier and a Blues Jr in that same tweed configuration from a friend. I did not know much about how amps worked and what the knobs did. However, when I really started to learn how to play and gained a lot of confidence, I decided to buy more gear and learn about other brands and options available in the market. I narrowed down my findings to amps that could be home/room level and a a guitar that differed from the Strat that I already had. I ended up buying the VOX AC10 after demoing it at a store near my house. The Squier quickly sold on the FB market which allowed me to buy a Fender Strat and had some savings which I used to buy the same Epiphone in this video, Goldtop Standard 50’s from the new Inspired by Gibson range. I was so happy with my new gear until I decided to sell the Blues Jr because I was more driven to the sound of the VOX. Seeing this video made me a bit sad because I really liked the Blues Jr and I fully regret selling it. At the time I thought it took up space and I thought I didn’t really need two amps, simply becasue I don’t gig and consider myself a bedroom musician, but knowing what I let go makes me hurt a bit. However, the VOX AC10 is amazing and I really love the amp. I do intend to buy a tweed Jr in the future once I can. Also, the video was great and I have been binge watching some of your other videos, specially the SG one! Epiphone has really done an amazing job to give the customer a Gibson type experience for a much lower price! At first I thought about changing the Pro Buckers for other ones but after really playing my LP I don’t think its neccesary. They are really good!
Cheers from Costa Rica!
Hey Federico, thanks for comment man!… yes that’s a good story and shows what I mean that the amps themselves are a different ‘instrument’ it’s easy to forget how much you enjoyed them and let them go, same as guitars sometimes we eventually wonder why we sold them! 🤷♂️ The great news is there is so much choice and great things to look forward to owning! 😎👍👍
Your thoughts about the Casino toward the end of the video are the similar to the thoughts I had when you were playing it. You both sounded great on all the amps.
Actually everything sounded wonderful.
I liked all of those amps. I was rooting for the VOX and SUPRO, but the Fender and Blackstar performed amazingly well.
I'd be happy with any of them. I'm years away from being able to make any amp sound good. This video gives me a base mark to go over when I add a tube amp.
Cheers man! 🙏☺️ they are all great amps and whatever you end up with they will make you sound better… that certainly works for me! 😆👍
@@theguitaristasI like the Blackstar Studio 6L6 so much that I ordered the EL 34 Studio yesterday. I thought about a DV Mark 40 watt amp and in my world that means that I might end up with it too, somewhere down the road. For right now, the Studio and the money I saved buying it, I put into a DigiTech Trio+ Looper and Effects pedal.
I may trade my solid state amps for one or two of the other lil amps.
@@pinkiewerewolf I don't think you can go far wrong with those Blackstar's Pinkie... loads of vintage crunch and as much overdrive as you can handle with the benefit of a master volume to dial it in at 'neighbour friendly' or 'neighbour annoying' volume as the mood takes you! 😆👍 Cheers brother.
@@theguitaristas Cheers Colin. Thanks for all you do!
Great review, I have one Blackstar HT5 and I love it, thanks again for this channel
Thanks Jose, the Blackstars are amongst my favourites for sure and I also have HT1 and HT20… and a Stage 100! 😎👍
Great comparison thx! The Vox AC10 is my fav amp for sure, it has the most chime, clarity and character i.m.o. The blues junior is always a great clean amp and pedal platform. The Supro is last for me but they all get the job done pretty well.
Always dig your videos, Friend. Keep playing!!
Cheers Scott! 😎👍
Awesome video as always Colin. Thanks mate.
Cheers Ben! 😎👍
Great video. Just discovered this channel and it is excellent. Keep it going mate. For me the little Blackstar is lovely, very soft warm sound to my ears. These little tube amps pack an incredible punch. I'm a Marshall man ( have an Astoria Dual), but my little practice amp is an early 90s Pro Jr. Huge volume for a little 15 watter. Cheers.
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Top video mate! It was interesting and relevant
It wasvery helpful. Thank you. Enjoyed your company.
Thanks that’s appreciated, and I enjoyed your company too!! 😆👍👍
Great vid, really cool comparisons. Vox seemed to stand out on its own more from the others to my ears. Really liked the Blackstar also esp w the LP. If I was to buy one though I think it’d be the Blues Jr
Cheers man, they are all really good and in this comparison I wasn’t able to demonstrate individual strengths etc… but my personal go to is the blackstar for it’s nice tight crunchy tones… but it doesn’t really chime quite as well as the others.
I really enjoyed this. Hope you do more amps in the future.
Cheers David 😎👍
Thanks @asslooper! Excellent stuff - well played.
Being new to guitar and not being blessed with a trust fund and a country house, I have started off with a Boss Katana. A quick demo in my guitar store of choice showed me that tube amps belong on the stage, in band rooms and in soundproof studios rather than in normal residential situations. Although I am able to hear the differences between your amps, it would be an entirely different (and no doubt more enjoyable) experience to be in the room with a beer in hand. Thanks for your efforts.
Have a good 'un!
Cheers David, I think with the Katana you made a very good choice for home anyway… I actually got the Vox to use at home but forget about that it only does LOUD… in fact they all do, and the ringing in my ears is testament that! 😆👍
Man this was great! You managed to help me validate to my wife why I have so many amps and guitars! The Casino is a very nice guitar! Cheers and stay safe.
Cheers Dude, thanks for checking in and have a great weekend! 😎👍
@@theguitaristas 👍
Blackstar for me love watching you and the knowledge thank you sir
I have the Vox AC10 and two Blackstar amps and a Fender amp and I can truthfully say all these amps sounded good. They all have a different tonality but surprisingly I enjoyed all of them. I regularly play the AC10 because I enjoy the tone and the fact it is so light. Enjoyed the review.
Amazing chap. One of the guitarists in our band regularly uses his AC15 on gigs, and christ is that thing loud. In any of the clubs we play in over here it's perfect for like 90% of all applications, it always sounds great too, highly recommended that Vox sound.
Cheers Alistair, yes the AC15 is just brilliant… quite a step up from this AC10 as it has a bigger box sound and it’s powerful enough to play anywhere 😎👍
I always wanted an AC30 but I ended up buying an AC15. Sometimes I wish I’d gone for the AC30 because, well, it’s an AC30. But then I haul out the (surprisingly heavy) AC15 and turn it on and realise how bloody loud it is. As much as I like the idea of an AC30, the AC15 is already overkill for my needs.
Of course, having a 50 watt JCM800 head and 4x12 cab in the house, I’m not the most practical of people.
@@Dreyno you sir have good taste in amps, that Marshall sounds sweet. And yeah that ac15 is heavy as all hell, lol. Most of the places we play (hotel bars and resto-bars) have a lift. But this one place we go we have to access from the back and its endless stairs, all you can hear is a solid ten minutes of guitarist complaining as he hauls his amp like a pack horse 😆.
I have a mid-70s AC30 as a bedroom amp, sometimes you just have to go for the jugular 😁
@@alecboyyes 😆👌
Another great demo👍 All 4 amps sound terrific, especially with the epi LP probuckers.
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I have the Studio 10 6L6 version..I love it..especially after replacing the stock tubes. Makes my Tele Thinline sing. Love the content,
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Don’t normally comment but you are so talented and yet so modest. Always enjoy your videos no matter the content. It was certainly cool to see something a bit different!
Thanks Hector, that's very kind and very much appreciated! 🙏😊 I shall probably dabble with these 'not sure what its about' films from time to time as they are fun to make! 😎👍
Really like this video, and I prefer it when you play lead over the loop while switching. Really gives a sense of the differences. Great playing too.
Cheers John! 😎👍
This is a really excellent video - there are times when I struggle to hear differences between guitars on comparison reviews but your format makes it really easy to hear the different tones when played with the same guitar. Unfortunately as I live in an appartment block I'll never acquire one as I just noodle around with headphones and the amps on Garage Band :) Cheers
Cheers Simon, that’s appreciated! 😎👍 GarageBand is pretty good to be honest but if you do want to try a cheap tube amp that’s headphone friendly (and doesn’t needs speakers) my home practice amp is the Blackstar HT1HR… 1watt tube amp you can get them for around £200 and they sound brilliant and will give you a full on tube amp experience that only you can hear.
@@theguitaristas That's really interesting. Unfortunately as I live in Brazil all guitars and amps are generally twice the UK prices, hence me not really being able to buy pedals and just using the ones in GarageBand for example.
Great,good way to hear Amos and help to shop for a new one.
I've had my eye on that olive Casino worn for a while now, and was trying to decide which amp to pair it with (since I'm new to the world of electric). I heard a live gig with a blues junior and loved it, but I wanted to know how my future guitar would sound on it. SO THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME! This was sooo very helpful, as are all your videos. Thanks.
Cheers Kevin, glad it helped! 😎👍
Interesting to hear the tones back to back. The blues junior to my ears was better than the Supro, but I was also impressed by the Vox. Somehow your little pedal switch dance reminded me of Balou the bear in Disneys Jungle Book for a second or two. Rather entertaining.
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absolutely love your videos!!!!
Thanks that’s appreciated! 😎👍
Glad you enjoyed making the vid Colin, that's important in the overall scheme of things & we did also. 👍😎
My take in brief... the vox possibly can get harsh /brittle, so needs to be dialed in correctly for each guitar. And the supro perhaps at the other end of the spectrum & could get really dark and muddy.
So, quite a bit to think about matching amp to gear, if people just buy on a whim.
Cheers.
Cheers man, yes totally… I didn’t get chance to show each amps individual potential in this film but I did think with some settings the vox sounded a bit brittle (as it needs cranking a bit more) and likewise something the opposite with Supro. Does show how it’s not a one size fits all thing, but all these amps are capable of so much providing you can spend some time working on dialling them in. 😎👍
I'll tell you this dear brother "accross the pond." Getting back into guitar playing at 52 years old now, I get a whole bunch of great ideas and inspiration from watching your channel's video. I look forward to every video. Whatever the gear may be. You are the greatest ASS-LOOPER GUY there ever was! Cheers, my brother!☺👍
BTW: I just really enjoy watching Andertons and PMT London videos too! I've always modeled my style after European players. David Gilmour, Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, Toni Iommi, Jimmy Page, etc...could go on forever. The fluid-like, European style is my favorite style. God bless you, your channel, and all of your wonderful subscribers.☺💜👍
Cheers Joe thanks for the kind words and support it's appreciated! Great to hear you've picked up the guitar again... I too had a long break and it was so good to be able rediscover the joy of playing and to learn new things and buy the things I was never able to afford back then!. Glad you found us man your in good company!! 😎👍
Another great show! Never in a month of Sundays I thought a VOX could sound that good (Marshall guy). I had my money on the Fender, but hey there you go. I love your guitar reviews, but once in a while doing something different to spice things up is a great idea. As always am looking forward to your next episode. Cheers.
Cheers Ziggy! 😎👍
As a Marshall guy myself, I always acknowledged that a vox clean/slightly crunchy is very hard to beat
A Vox + an old-school Marshall and I'm set!
The other side of the tone chain!
Very interesting - thanks a lot, Colin!
Greetings form Germany!
Cheers Chris… lots to think about eh?! 😎👍
@@theguitaristas Liek the Fender and the Blackstar!
Looking forward to other episodes of this series (Hope it is one)!
''Guitaristas and the Arse Loopers'' sounds like a great name of a band, you crack me up sometimes, keep it up.
Cheers Steve! 😆👍
As always, great video. Until next week.
Thanks! 😎👍
Brilliant, loved the looping technique. i liked the Vox and the Fender the most, which is handy as I play through an AC30. That Casino really sounded fantastic.
Cheers Paul! I actually use the AC15 more than this AC10 as it has the full top boost and spring reverb… and AC30 with band… they are just the best amps imho. 😎👍
the blackstar and the Fender Blues Junior for me, not what I wold have predicted but just goes to show, both sounded great.
Good choices. My ears heard the same and agree
Same here.
Enjoyed that man :) appreciate the effort you put in :) would like to see the Supro Keeley Custom 12 put through its paces .. and the fender hot rod deluxe George Benson is another amp I'd like to see/hear a in-depth review on, cool show and thanks again ..
Cheers man! 😎👍
Really appreciate this video. Thanks.
Cheers Jonathan 😎👍
Fantastic demo ! 👍🏼
Cheers Mitchell! 😎👍
Thank you for this very enlightening video. I’m buying the Supra or Vox based on your video. Loved your full body technique!
Cheers man, they are great little amps… and I shall let you into a secret, the Supro can sound remarkably like the vox with a bit of dialling in 😜
lots of hard work thanks .. I have a 335 type and looking ..
Another great Video. Thanks
Cheers Gary! 😎👍
The more I listen to it, the more impressed I am with the Vox. Me wanty. The Arse-Cam cracks me up.
Have you no Vox?? 😲
@@theguitaristas Fender Showman, Marshall Haze 15, Jet City 20 (Soldano), Twin Reverb, Marshall JCM 800 4210.
I am stuck on the Marshalls but will fall back on the Twin Reverb. The Jet City is pretty dirty. The Showman I should sell.
Nice nice collection… you may need a Vox AC15 to complete 😜
@@theguitaristas I should be able to sell the Showman and have change from the Vox AC 15 purchase. That is, had I not ordered the Boss looper an hour ago. You now need an Amazon kickback page.
I've said it some many times, this channel is amazing.
Thanks for the great overview. Looking for an amp for my little bro. This really helped a lot.
Thanks Charlton… for budget option check out my review of the excellent Tube 15! 😎👍
Someday I hope to upgrade to one of these. My Gorilla GG-20 is kind of outdated. I think it’s almost time for a tube/valve amp. This video made me want to take that plunge. Thank you for another great episode!
Cheers man hope this was helpful!
Great video, I was looking at the Sire T7 and liked your previous review of it so much that I ordered one. Sadly, it doesn't arrive until June. Keep up the good work, I dig your style.
Cheers Rick, worth the wait I hope but you are far more patient than I am ! 😎👍
@@theguitaristas thanks, as I get older I find that five months goes by in a blink.
Ya, I’ll take all 3 my friend. 😁 I have a number of amps as you do. I don’t use the Marshall stack much anymore. You have to crank it up too much to get the wood to sing. I really like a VOX I have with the Celestron gold and balanced Tung-sol tubes I get from a “tube tech’. The bigger amps are just too heavy and Loud. I did sell a 1964 fender proverb before I moved to Michigan. It always had a nice, but particular sound. I tend to gravitate to the VOX amps, but usually switch out all but the power tubes and the speaker(s) to my own taste. 🔊
Love your channel
Cheers man, I think I’d have to go with you on that too… Vox probably my favourites and AC30 always in my band rig 👌😎
Great video Colin. Good to see the pedals you use. Love the sound of the fender blues and the vox. I mainly use my fender mustang lt50, but just got a Marshall Origin 5 as my first tube amp. Only a hobbyist playing at home so don't need anything to mental. Good little affordable amp and give a good plexi'ish tone. Only downside is it's 8" speaker. Run a Boss ME-80 in the loop for effects. Thanks again for the great content.
Cheers Lloyd, yes those little origins are great and I reckon if you can pick up a cheap 1x12 cab to use as an external that would become amazing… and I’m sure the neighbours would love it too 😆👍
I had the Origin 5, and its sounded a bit boxy. I thought popping a better speaker might help. It got lost in a fire but I picked up the Origin 20 combo, and put in a Celestion 10" made in UK Creamback and it totally kicks butt. I also recently picked up Fender Pro Jr, amazing ...
My AC10! I've been trying to tell people about this amp ever since I first heard it.
(PS: Your arse pedal control is truly inspirational, and possibly the most important innovation in musical technique since 2-handed tapping.)
😆👍… amazing to think that I may have just earned my place in the history of innovative guitar techniques! 🤣🤣
Thanks for the enjoyable demonstration - very interesting and I always enjoy your playing. As to the amps they were all good but I did like the Supro and the Fender the best. It seems they were more pronounced for your lead tones. But I'd take one of each if I could. Thanks again.
Cheers man, always good if you can have several of them! 😆👍
Sweet jam at the end. Very nice comparison, too--I was surprised by how much I liked the Blackstar compared to the other three.
I just found this channel. I'm looking forward to checking out the further adventures of Ass Looper Man.
Cheers.
Glad you found us!
Wonderful show, Colin. Certainly proves a certain guitar sounds much better with a certain amp
I usually use two twenty watt amps split with a ten band MXR equalizer. Both amps have EL34 tubes. Certainly can get beautiful tone from them I use a MXR delay on one of the amps. Number one guitar used is a 2015 Les Paul Again, great show!
Cheers John, twin amp setups rule for sure! 😎👍
the blues junior is just an amazing amp and my favourite of the bunch. and for people looking for affordable valve amps i would reccomend a used
Laney lc30 mk2. I picked one up for under £100 a few weeks back it has an amazing clean channel and a cllassic british distortion channel and a great spring reverb. not bad for the cheapest amp i have ever bought.
I use a MK1 for gigs and I'm sticking with it. In fact I may pick up another one.
Really interesting to hear the different tube amps. I play through a Marshal DSL40CR which is super loud but fantastic.
Cheers Paul… I need to get the little DSL20 😎👍
I have the DSL20C combo, and put in a Celestion G12H Creamback, freaking awesome! This coming from a huge Marshall fan.
still the Clarkson of guitar vids, your the go to watch on a late Saturday night watch, glad to see the gold top is still one of your favourites, mine is the reason I practice every day amazing tone!!!!
Colin reminds me far more of James May
Cheers man, yes the gold top has been one of my most played since I’ve had it… can’t explain why it’s just great! 😎👍
Maybe I am the budget version… a bit of all three of them mixed together? 😂👍
BadASS looper , with badass technique, cheers!
Cheers man! 😆👍
Welcome back to Colin's Cafe and Pub. Kick back and enjoy a pint or cup and let Colin "The @$$ Looper" entertain you...
I've watched and listened multiple times on a computer with nice speakers, big screen tv with killer sound system, and on my phone with headphones. The end result is always the same, the best one is always YOU!
You made all the amps sound great and demonstrate their attributes so that someone like me can compare them. Here in Wyoming, there is NOTHING even remotely close to try out gear. I've gotten more out of your channel than the big mega channels that I also watch.
With a most sincere, THANK YOU.
JR
Jorge, thank you so much for taking the time to say these nice things! ☺️🙏 i really appreciate the support… I have great fun making these films and talking to you all so it’s a win for us both!! 😎👍
Great insight, thanks Colin, very much enjoyed it. Personally not ventured down the rabbit hole of valve amps & pedals.......yet. As a relative novice that only really noodles at home & for some minor gigging, like many, plumped for the Boss Katana some years ago. Certainly get that it lacks a bit of depth & soul, but just so versatile & comparatively cheap way of experimenting & exploring a myriad of sounds.
Hey Paul, the valve amp journey is definitely not one that should be embarked upon lightly... once you have opened that door there is no going back and as I commented earlier your neighbours will never forgive you!
Goodness, I love these videos
Cheers Martin, that’s really appreciated! 😎👍
Cool no bad amp there … always thought would get the Supro (delta blues got not send & return) but that Fender blues jr really shines … the Casino brings out the best in what is a great range of amps, many of the early studio recordings were on small amps so big thanks … more !
Cheers Gerry, so they left the fx loop off the Delta Blues King did they? 🤔 more to follow… gives me excuse to acquire some others! 😆👍
Was really surprised at how nice the Blackstar was! They don't get a ton of love. The rest sounds very distinctive, like you'd expect. Not a bad one in the bunch!
Would love to hear you on a little DSL!
Cheers Robert, yes the Blackstar gets the most use out of this lot for reviewing guitars as it’s much easier to dial in and sounds a lot bigger physically than the others. Of course now I also have a Marshall DSL20/10 on my shopping list! 😆👍
@@theguitaristas - Thanks for this video, it's really helpful. I'm looking at getting a compact valve amp. Would you recommend the Studio 10, over an AC10 or a Blues Junior?
@@rickwellings4127 I think so… they obviously they are all great so depends what you are looking for, but Blackstar is a lot more versatile.
@@theguitaristas Thanks Colin, I really appreciate this advice.
Great video Colin, thanks! Love the Blackstar - it’s like a benchmark for me, if I want a sound with more colour, I’d go for a Vox. I have both 🤗
By the way - your soloing reminds me of Neil Young, but with some nice bluesy chops thrown in!
Thanks for the kind words man…. I’ll take Neil Young any day! 🙌 So the Blackstar is my ‘go to’ from this collection… easiest to dial in will pretty much do it all were the others can take you to some quite unique places if you have time to get to know them 😎👍
I'll be damned,it does sound like Neil young.I Flippin love N young,got to see him at farmaid a few years ago.Lifelong dream come true.
Laney L5-112 was sorely missed. Excellent video, thank you.
I now have cub supertop for the next one! 😆👍
@@theguitaristas beautiful. I really do get on with my L5 it’s pokey !
Oh yeah, that Casino does especially sound good! Enjoyed this, Thanks!
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Another great vid from His Excellency Looper of the Arse the 1st. Seems like a great method of ABCDing between amps and I was very interested in the sound comparison as I have the Blues Junior and the Blackstar (5 watt version). Both great amps so it was interesting to hear them compares to the Vox and Supro. All good amps.
Cheers Paul! 😎👍
Thank you Sir, great review, in all honesty I was a little indigested with all those epiphones, thanks again.
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I just got my first real valve amp ac15c1 so awesome and fun compared to my little fender m80. Thanks for the comparison really helps with the sea of amps to choose from.
Cheers Jamie, that is an awesome amp! 😎👍
Dig the Cosmic Dancer-ish vibes, really brings back some good memories. Have a gr8 day 😀
Well spotted Stevie! 😎👍
Really interesting liked the pedal board setup great sounds as always. The Blackstar was my particular favorite. I think you should broaden the reviews to include all aspects of guitar playing recording, pedals loopers etc .
Cheers Rory, glad you liked this… it’s still early days so I am trying out a few things to see what works! 😎👍
Man, that Vox and Fender sound Great. Cool vid. Cheers
Cheers man, its really interesting as well how the comments on here are split between the chime of those and the more robust sound of the other two. This has been an interesting experiment! 😎👍
@@theguitaristas they all sound great man. The Blackstar was a little muddy, but in a good way. But the Vox and The Fender really had that classic sound/vib thing going on. And are relatively cheap too. Does Marshall have anything like this? Great playing by the way.
Yes I am missing the little Marshall DSL20 combo… 😜 thanks for kind words!
Brilliant setup
really highlights the differences for what they are, not necessarily good or bad....mixing guitars, pickups, rhythm and noodling tracks makes the comparison really complete...... also that casino does sound good!
Maybe you could repeat the same test with small 1to 5 w heads through the one cabinet? looking forward to it already
Cheers man, yes thinking of a couple more at different levels 😎👍
Love this demo mate! They all sound great but for me the vox all day long.👍❤️🎸
Cheers James, yes that Vox chime is quite intoxicating! 😆👍
I really like your channel and learn something every time I watch. Did you ever do the review of the Harley Benton tube amp? Keep up the good reviews.
Cheers Peter… that review drops later today! 😎👍
Fender blues Jr to my ears. . I played tennis supposed today at GC and it was awesome though
Loved it
I agree Colin that getting your leg up that high gets bloody hard the older you get!
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My two favourites on all the guitars played was a draw between the Fender & the Vox . Really enjoyed this comparison & that Casino is a beast of a guitar . The outro jam was gorgeous , have you heard of a band called Electric Octopus ? , if not, check them out i think you will like them .
Haven´t had the time to watch the whole video yet, but looking forward to do it later this weekend. Anyway, you brought my attention to the Orange Amp Detonator which I have never heard of before. I´ve been trying a lot of ABY-pedals but scrapped them since they either are noisy or in other ways worsen my signal chain and alters my sound in a way I don´t like. Silly question, since you obviously had three of them :-) but would you recommend them, are they noisy or do they affect the sound much? Cheers!
I’d highly recommend them… they are mains isolated so there’s no ground loop issues and they have phase reverse switch as well. I’d looked at various options and this was the only one (at that time but a few years back) that was an affordable high quality solution. I didn’t notice any change to the signal either and liked it so much I bought 3! 😆👍
Aloha and mahalo Colin! I'm glad you did a video with amps. They are an important part of our sound. Good selections. I should listen again with headphones. The SG test sounded to close to really tell apart due to quality of phone and hearing or they sound that close. Thanks again. Aloha!
Cheers Victor! Hope you are all safe over there man it’s been eventful hasn’t it?
@@theguitaristas Yeah the new covid case numbers are high. Hope it runs itself out. Like to have a nice spring and summer. Some outdoor concerts would be great.
@@victorbeebe8372 Covid everywhere unfortunately... Tongan Tsunami wave any threat?
@@theguitaristas No Tsunami thank God. We don't need anymore challenges. Covid and higher cost of everthing is enough.
@@victorbeebe8372 Good to hear... take care man and have a great weekend! 😎✌
" The Arse Looper Guy " ha ha ha BRILLIANT Colin lol I love the Supro Blues King 12 - cracking amp .... Oh and I grabbed me one of those lovely Epiphone Casino Worn Olive Drab guitars and you're right, it's a belter ! ... also, you are right, the Casino and Vox amp belong together !
Cheers Peter! 😆👍