I tried the Engl 20 watt Steve Morse and I guess it just didn’t do it for me. 😢 I then exchanged and got the Fireball 25. I love it. First time playing I set the knobs to noon and it was already good. 🔥🤘🎸
@@lostinpa-dadenduro7555 The Fireball25 is really good. Did you tried the IronballSE so far? If not check out my comparison between the Morse20 and the IronballSE on my Channel
Hmmm interesting... I set my Ironball SE completely different to get that "shake the floor" kind of bass. Try gain at 03:00, bass at 02:00, mid as low as 09:00, high at 03:30, presence to taste (typically above 12:00) - all o'clock references. Keep Lead Master as low as possible - mine runs at 09:00 or 10:00 o'clock - and the Master volume as loud as you need - this makes the amp to breath, especially the highs and lows. And, most important thing: turn that gain boost off! To my ears, it boosts mid-frequencies and cuts tooooooooooooooo much of the bass. Perfect for solos, not for the chugga chugga stuff - at least for me...
@@NoUseForYTHandle Interesting settings, I'll give it a try. But I like them where I had set it and do not like tooo much Bass going on...and I like mids 😜
@NoUseForYTHandle Cool, than you might like to take a listen to my Band TRAITOR. We're doing that Teutonic Thrash Metal Thing 😉 youtube.com/@traitor7220?si=MGlXC1TQ1Tvl0l2J
Nice video 🤘ironball sounds darker and rounder. Fireball is more clear and chunky. I like the midrange thing and general sound of ironball. I bought fireball 60 a couple of weeks ago but doesn't find time to try it. Both 25 and 60 has 2x6l6gc but there are two times difference in wattage. I couldn't figure it. But 60 watt version is very big comparing to those two.
@@gerdhery oh really, I am happy to hear it. I wish it would have a little bit more mid character but i could use my EQ pedal anyway. Do you remember how it differ from 100 and 25 versions? In terms of tonality of course...
@@BLSdarrin Well, with Midi you can do a whole bunch if switching at the same time with just one click and safe it as a Preset. With the "2 button footswitch" you can't even switch everything. So short answer: Yes, it is worth it 😉
@@Ebutouy5180 I heard that the non SE Ironball has a different Preampdesign that the SE Version. The new Morse20 was based on the non SE Version, of course optimated to Steve's wishes etc.
@@abcd-fs2de Yeah, but it's unbelievable loud in my room. I really can't get much louader. I'll get a proper Loadbox in the next coming days, then I can regulate the Master and the Overall Power going to the Cabinet.
Loved this comparison. The Fireball is the winner for sure. 🖤🔥
@@RavenWinterz 🤘🏻
That fireball sounded sick.
@@matthewearl9824 Yes, that's true. But the Ironball has also his special something going on. I love both 😁
@gerdhery yeah, I was thinking the fireball for death metal, and the ironball for 80s metal.
I tried the Engl 20 watt Steve Morse and I guess it just didn’t do it for me. 😢 I then exchanged and got the Fireball 25. I love it. First time playing I set the knobs to noon and it was already good. 🔥🤘🎸
@@lostinpa-dadenduro7555 The Fireball25 is really good. Did you tried the IronballSE so far? If not check out my comparison between the Morse20 and the IronballSE on my Channel
Hmmm interesting... I set my Ironball SE completely different to get that "shake the floor" kind of bass.
Try gain at 03:00, bass at 02:00, mid as low as 09:00, high at 03:30, presence to taste (typically above 12:00) - all o'clock references.
Keep Lead Master as low as possible - mine runs at 09:00 or 10:00 o'clock - and the Master volume as loud as you need - this makes the amp to breath, especially the highs and lows.
And, most important thing: turn that gain boost off! To my ears, it boosts mid-frequencies and cuts tooooooooooooooo much of the bass. Perfect for solos, not for the chugga chugga stuff - at least for me...
@@NoUseForYTHandle Interesting settings, I'll give it a try. But I like them where I had set it and do not like tooo much Bass going on...and I like mids 😜
@@gerdhery haha, alright. I'm an 80s thrash metal fan, probably my old ears don't get along with 750Hz to 1k Hz that well 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@NoUseForYTHandle Cool, than you might like to take a listen to my Band TRAITOR. We're doing that Teutonic Thrash Metal Thing 😉
youtube.com/@traitor7220?si=MGlXC1TQ1Tvl0l2J
Fireball 25 wins clearly. Such a beast. As said Ironball has way more options, but sounds not as bally.
@@chrisgnineil15 a Fireball25 SE would be awesome 😉
Nice video 🤘ironball sounds darker and rounder. Fireball is more clear and chunky. I like the midrange thing and general sound of ironball. I bought fireball 60 a couple of weeks ago but doesn't find time to try it. Both 25 and 60 has 2x6l6gc but there are two times difference in wattage. I couldn't figure it. But 60 watt version is very big comparing to those two.
@@YigitTuncel I once played a FB60 and it was super nice
@@gerdhery oh really, I am happy to hear it. I wish it would have a little bit more mid character but i could use my EQ pedal anyway. Do you remember how it differ from 100 and 25 versions? In terms of tonality of course...
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@@warter haha great comment, thanks 😅
I just got the IronBall SE and bought a generic 2 button footswitch. Is the Midi footswitch worth getting ?
@@BLSdarrin Well, with Midi you can do a whole bunch if switching at the same time with just one click and safe it as a Preset. With the "2 button footswitch" you can't even switch everything.
So short answer: Yes, it is worth it 😉
I have the non SE Ironball - I'd choose it over the Fireball because of its Midrange. And not to mention the Solo-Boost ...
@@Ebutouy5180 I heard that the non SE Ironball has a different Preampdesign that the SE Version. The new Morse20 was based on the non SE Version, of course optimated to Steve's wishes etc.
Is the non-SE Ironball also so dark-sounding?
First of all you should try more master... It changes the sound quite a bit.
@@abcd-fs2de Yeah, but it's unbelievable loud in my room. I really can't get much louader. I'll get a proper Loadbox in the next coming days, then I can regulate the Master and the Overall Power going to the Cabinet.
@@gerdhery What Load Box will you go with?
@mightyhightide1745 I'm getting a Two Notes Reload 😉