Best Small & Affordable Valve Guitar Amp Shootout - Updated for 2019

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  • @andertons
    @andertons  5 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    ERROR IN THE VIDEO - we say that the Marshall has a 12” speaker & that the Orange is the only one with a 10” speaker. This is wrong - they both have 10” speakers (although the Marshall doesn’t sound like it!)

    • @fritsvanzanten3573
      @fritsvanzanten3573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Boasting 2" up. You never get rid of that.

    • @theauthenticsteve
      @theauthenticsteve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was really hoping you guys included the new Marshall SC20 and SV20 in this, the comparison I really wanted to see was the Blackstar vs the new Marshall Studio amps.

    • @theauthenticsteve
      @theauthenticsteve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Also just as an FYI on the Blackstar. The first clean voice is the Fenderish voice, the second is the Voxish clean voice. As for the OD voices, the first is the Classic voice and the second is the Modern voice with more gain on tap. But keep in mind the ISF control on the OD voices lets you change the EQ response and feel of the amp in a way that allows the Blackstar to cover the spectrum of Classic and Modern amp tones from US and beyond to British and beyond and everything between. From experience Blackstar ISF rarely likes to be at 12 and sweet spots are 9-11 and 1-3. Also EQ rarely sounds best at 12 on the Blackstar including Tone on the clean channel AND it is important to remember that the way ISF effects the EQ response the EQ on the British side behaves differently to the US side and the full sweep of ISF effects the EQ response.

    • @Atlasworkinprogress
      @Atlasworkinprogress 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pretty sure the Blues Junior has 3 ECC83s/12AX7 tubes... Unless that is a new change for the MKIV... I have a MKII, and it definitely had 3...

    • @celticbattlepants
      @celticbattlepants 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fritsvanzanten3573 you win! haha

  • @SwompyGaming
    @SwompyGaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +864

    TIMESTAMPS
    Marshall origin 20 (clean) - 3:31
    Marshall origin 20 (crunch) - 10:05
    Marshall origin 20 (crunch /w pedal) - 11:11
    Orange rocker 15 (clean) - 4:08
    Orange rocker 15 (crunch) - 12:16
    Orange rocker 15 (crunch /w pedal) - 13:58
    Fender Blues Junior IV (clean) - 4:45
    Fender Blues Junior IV crunch) - 15:23
    Fender Blues Junior IV (crunch /w pedal) - 16:47
    Supro Blues King 12 (clean) - 5:20
    Supro Blues King 12 (crunch) - 18:07
    Supro Blues King 12 (crunch /w pedal) - 20:33
    Vox AC15 (clean) - 5:49
    Vox AC15 (crunch) - 21:30
    Vox AC15 (crunch /w pedal) - 22:46
    Blackstar HT20R MkII (clean) - 6:30
    Blackstar HT20R MkII (crunch) - 24:16
    Blackstar HT20R MkII (crunch /w pedal) - 26:18
    The host's favorite amps and discussion - 28:08
    ___________________________________________________
    Marshall origin 20c: £499
    Orange Rocker 15: £659
    Fender Blues Junior IV: £579
    Supro Blues King 12: £599
    Vox AC15 Combo: £549
    Blackstar HT20R MkII: £649
    ___________________________________________________
    Thank you for the video guys!

    • @cherrycoke106
      @cherrycoke106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks for the breakdown

    • @Fox-86
      @Fox-86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks

    • @RadityoPramAdi
      @RadityoPramAdi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      really appreciate this, thank you!

    • @CarlosVinicciusRC
      @CarlosVinicciusRC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!

    • @peaner083
      @peaner083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You bloody legend!

  • @trevorreniger5670
    @trevorreniger5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    21:40 Lee's face during that whole dirty AC15 demo says it all. That is *the* sound of british rock. So good!

    • @IGrocker
      @IGrocker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Trevor Reniger I can attest! I love my AC15c1. I drive it with an Oddfellow Caveman and a Marshall Guv’nor. It’s fantastic!

  • @calebleger
    @calebleger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    The effort that yall put into the seemingly small edits in your videos just make them top notch. Also, that Vox sounds ace!

    • @harrysachs2274
      @harrysachs2274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indeed. I own the blues jr. Though I wish I woulda spent the two hundred more for the Vox.

    • @timmotel5804
      @timmotel5804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@harrysachs2274 I agree.

  • @morodochable
    @morodochable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +604

    Conclusion: everything sounds good when Pete plays it?

    • @Zakbass84
      @Zakbass84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      They should have me demo them. I could make a Dumble sound bad.

    • @SeagoGuitarist
      @SeagoGuitarist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's a dumble comment... Thanks, thanks very much. I'll show myself out.

    • @Pauld62
      @Pauld62 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I know people with really budget set ups, like not even 200 quid of guitar and amp and they make it sound great. Just through loving playing and practising all the time. Nice gear is probably 20% of the picture 😀

    • @wilstassen9768
      @wilstassen9768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I concur.

    • @simongoode7025
      @simongoode7025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I wish a cheaper guitar was used - would be more useful to ppl with this kind of budget range get a more accurate idea of options

  • @cliftongardner4367
    @cliftongardner4367 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    That Supro's tone is wicked, especially with Pete's very funky rhythms.

  • @aintnothinbutdablues
    @aintnothinbutdablues 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That driven broken tone on the Supro (18:15)! Everything sounds as if it is going to fall apart!
    I really dig it man!

  • @sybamunki
    @sybamunki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love my AC15. Once you get the master up to a certain level it just opens ups and sounds fabulous.

  • @matthewmorin7016
    @matthewmorin7016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    Pete - "It's more of a bluesy tone." - About the Fender Blues Junior

    • @BoozyBeggar
      @BoozyBeggar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      "When you realize that the Blues Jr. sounds more like a blues amp"
      *roll safe*

    • @andertons
      @andertons  5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      2019

  • @brucepiland
    @brucepiland 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    1. Love the amp switcher. Much easier to compare tones without the delay while plugging into various amps.
    2. The depth of knowledge on Anderton’s is amazing.

  • @withamindwideopen5403
    @withamindwideopen5403 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Just played the new Supro at Guitar Center!!! Hearing it live is just amazing. The cleans are great but it definitely wants to break up and it sounds phenomenal when it does. Some of the best gain I’ve ever heard out of a $600 amp

  • @Zosovy
    @Zosovy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Pete's playing never fails to bring a smile to my face.

  • @guitarscout2598
    @guitarscout2598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have to say Lee you put a lot of time and effort into providing great information to the guitar player’s community. We appreciate your dedication!
    Pete I like your descriptions of the sounds you hear in the guitars and amps you review. They make the audience u derstand clearly. Thanks. And you do play excellent may I add!

  • @isaacjohnson.
    @isaacjohnson. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Marshall Origin and the Vox AC15 were my favorite. All sounded good. I was really surprised with the sound coming out of the 10" speaker for the Marshall, it really held its own and even excelled.

    • @rsmallfield
      @rsmallfield 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      To my ears the Origin is quite Vox-like (although I’ve never played onr).

  • @geoffwhitemusic
    @geoffwhitemusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I tried a Supro Blues King the other day, and it was magnificent. Great dirty tone.

  • @HCPairbrush
    @HCPairbrush 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That Supro sounds fantastic. That's definitely going on my wish list.

  • @evanward4303
    @evanward4303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    A big factor with Fender is how good they sound mic'd up. Also, dirty sound on the Vox was killer.

    • @cgavin1
      @cgavin1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love Vox and gig a CC2x but they all make you sound like Vox. There is simply no room for the character of the guitar to shine through.

    • @mattgilbert7347
      @mattgilbert7347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Both my Fenders mic up like total badasses.

    • @melvynobrien6193
      @melvynobrien6193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cgavin1 Nonsense; I use a Tele and a PRS SE through my 65 AC-15; are you suggesting they sound the same? LOL.

    • @GuitarQueero1
      @GuitarQueero1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Am I the only one that just doesn't like the way Fenders sound when they get dirty? That doesn't go for all of them, but for a lot of them.

    • @evanward4303
      @evanward4303 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GuitarQueero1 They're made to get loud and stay relatively clean except maybe the Bassbreaker. Your favorite drive or boost in front should get you there.

  • @ryangunwitch-black
    @ryangunwitch-black 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think some of these smaller tube amps are designed to sound good specifically in the bedroom without a band involved. It's that "golden tone" vs "usable tone" thing where the tone by itself may sound amazing but the tone that cuts through the band and sits well in a full mix is sometimes less beautiful on its own.

    • @carlitobrigante330
      @carlitobrigante330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always the case: it's a matter of how things 'fit' in the mix that is more important than anything else.

    • @Mike_D_5150
      @Mike_D_5150 ปีที่แล้ว

      Took me a long time and experimentation to get it right.
      Bedroom vs gig tone is a lot different.

  • @GrahamDallas
    @GrahamDallas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would happily listen to Pete playing through a wasp in a jam jar. He's by far the best and most versatile guitarist on this channel.

  • @cirjames2540
    @cirjames2540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Supro-"It's got a sound"...that sound is called character.

    • @jpvvandermerwe87
      @jpvvandermerwe87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      - by far my fav amp of the lot as well ;)

  • @SD-tp8cs
    @SD-tp8cs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Orange and Blackstar are the nicest clean sounds imo. Dirty Orange for that inimitable stoner rock dirt. The Blues Junior sounds great with the lightspeed switched on. That Supro's gain is delicious and the Vox, surprisingly, does the British dirt in a way that's edgier than the Marshall. They really all have great things going for 'em.

  • @craigfish7890
    @craigfish7890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Really liking the Supro Bluesking

  • @GABRIELXI-GAMING
    @GABRIELXI-GAMING 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    the marshall is so clear imo, love it! AC 15 still good as ever!

    • @anticop76
      @anticop76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was very surprised at how much I liked the AC 15!

    • @8-tracktheater262
      @8-tracktheater262 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard the same as well.

    • @NicD5150
      @NicD5150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      With Marshall and Vox, you instantly think "YEAH, it's THAT sound", with the others not so much. Which is a testament to how much those brands and their tones are part of modern music...
      And I'm 100% with Pete on the Blackstar thing: in a band context, each and every Blackstar amp I ever played instantly disappeared, no cut whatsoever. But I'm a Marshall guy, so I'm used to these mids and that authoritative presence.

    • @remowilliams564
      @remowilliams564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've got an AC15 and the Origin 50 and run them together. GLORIOUS!

    • @gulagz1549
      @gulagz1549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@NicD5150 Absolutely. "Authoritative presence"... that's for damn sure. Never really been a Marshall guy before, but the one time I used one live (when my twin crapped out and I had to rent one... a DSL40), it was shocking, and in a totally great way. Couldn't stop smiling at the way the sound just JUMPED out of the thing. I'll never forget that and have wanted to become a Marshall guy ever since. I realize that was 40 watts vs. the Origin 20 here... but the same characteristics seem to apply. I was always leery of "the Marshall thing"... but it's like once you feel that, you can't go back.

  • @tjnugent62
    @tjnugent62 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I really like the Supro Blues King. It reminds me of the Fender Excelsior Pro, which with the right tubes and speaker in it sounds oddly great. Yep. the Blues King gets my vote.

    • @luckyg8971
      @luckyg8971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It shines bigtime in this video. Supro can make an amp

  • @douglascrawford4791
    @douglascrawford4791 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pete is quite accomplished. It is always a pleasure to watch. And hear him play

  • @stereovox5
    @stereovox5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    VOX. Love them. You can do anything with them. They play super well with all types of pedals too...

  • @imacashew.
    @imacashew. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The supro sounds better w/single coils.
    Played my tele through one and loved it.
    ✌🏻❤️💪🏻

    • @sketchstuffs
      @sketchstuffs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just played a tele on one today and I fell in love. And I never liked teles or single coils that much. The Supro really sounds incredible.

    • @theendofacircle
      @theendofacircle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just snagged that supro on clearance. Can’t wait to play it!

    • @AuntAlnico4
      @AuntAlnico4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@theendofacircle Sweet !
      Same here, thanks Sweetwater !

    • @theendofacircle
      @theendofacircle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AuntAlnico4 hope you love it!

    • @AuntAlnico4
      @AuntAlnico4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theendofacircle it's a great amp ! Does a lot abs best.

  • @Nikoo033
    @Nikoo033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The AC15 from Vox sounded by far the best. Then Marshall and Fender, then Blackstar (which sounded like a Boss Katana). The others sounded muddy or simply not capable.

    • @dingushussey4100
      @dingushussey4100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, the Vox is such a great amp, no wonder hendrix and blackmore and many more used them, even remember seeing status quo with a wall of AC30's

    • @TheEchelon
      @TheEchelon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dingushussey4100
      Almost every big amp brand has a line up of great artists.. and a Vox made in the 60's (used by Hendrix) isn't necessarily the same as a recent one...

  • @billyellow4849
    @billyellow4849 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love the way Pete plays "Good King Wenceslas Looked Out" at the beginning of every demo. Very seasonal.

  • @soulassasin10
    @soulassasin10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    oh that Supro dimmed with Pete's purple tele would be MAGIC!!!!

  • @robertpuffe6431
    @robertpuffe6431 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The the Captain mentioned the Koch amp, I picked up the Jupiter Junior and love it! 10" speaker but feels great.

  • @j_laf9575
    @j_laf9575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That Vox AC15 was badass!

  • @danc3754
    @danc3754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the new small valve amp shootout, these are always great to watch! Lots of new stuff this year. I do have to say, I've seen a couple of stores say that the Blackstar HT20 MKii has only one ECC83 in the preamp - I own one, it's a great amp, and I can confirm that it actually has two ECC83s in the preamp, as well as two EL84s in the power section. I love the videos, thanks for all that you do!

  • @curtissyoung2698
    @curtissyoung2698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please do more from Supro!!! That little one sounds great, lets here more from the rest of the line!

  • @markferguson3745
    @markferguson3745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had one of the original (USA) BluesJr for many years, and considered many times "trading up". Thing is, it's perfect and consistent for every application, especially with the speaker upgraded . I determined, for more unique signatures, that using it wet /,dry , with other similar wattage amps, does the job well, while also satisfying that urge to tinker and experiment.

  • @GreccPerspective
    @GreccPerspective 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Supro blues king has effects loop, line out, foot switch for the gain and boost. And the sounds... omg. I had to pick one up. Traded the my blues junior for it.

    • @MarkKunie
      @MarkKunie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Michael Mike Nice isn’t it? I love mine

    • @Aaronr1110
      @Aaronr1110 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How is the head room from your experience?

    • @joellebrodeur1015
      @joellebrodeur1015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had one of the first Blues Junior amps. Bloody hated it.

    • @petersindo6981
      @petersindo6981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just picked up the Supro for $349.00....with cover, foot switch and cable....and free shipping...Sweet Deal at Sweetwater..

    • @AuntAlnico4
      @AuntAlnico4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@petersindo6981 yeah they are sold out before lunch today.

  • @FlesHBoX
    @FlesHBoX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God I love that Supro! I'm sitting here thinking "man, it almost sounds like it's got a light fuzz in there, then Lee hits that switch and I thought Pete had stomped a fuzz box... Always been a fan of guitars and amps that sound like they have been abused and beaten up for decades and are on the verge of falling apart.
    I also actually liked the orange as well, and you can't beat that Marshal for classic rock tone, and that Vox was crazy good! If I could play well enough to make any of them sound like Pete can, I'd have all four of those. The Fender and Blackstar aren't bad at all, just not my cup o' tea

  • @jeremyreed663
    @jeremyreed663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Blues Jr and the Vox sounded the best in my opinion. The blues jr seemed much warmer, which works great for clean tones in my opinion. The Vox was definitely more present in the upper mids, which cuts great in a live setting. Also really liked the Supro, which I think would work great for recording gain tones.

  • @jonnyguitar4464
    @jonnyguitar4464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Those Oranges just have so much character in them

    • @Juiceboxbrian
      @Juiceboxbrian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hm, in general yea. I used to play an orange thunderverb head for big stoner metal sounds and it sounded ace, I love orange. But I think this rocker 15 sounds like garbage which makes me very sad. Reminds me of absolutely gunning the gain on an old slightly broken peavey rage combo

    • @Raklarpt
      @Raklarpt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Juiceboxbrian I have a Rocker 15 head and and it sounds nothing like this. I don't know if a 10' speaker vs 12'' speaker makes that much of a difference, but in this video it sounds terrible! There's also the fact that the volume was a bit low; it does lack a lot of low/low-mid range under 50% volume.

    • @Juiceboxbrian
      @Juiceboxbrian 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Raklarpt All very good points. however, I see the problem as extending beyond the issues of lacking the low mid punch. The structure of the gain as well as the way the low end breaks up just makes me think of guitar tone in high school punk bands. Lots of fun but not a good sound haha.

    • @plasticoflamingo2952
      @plasticoflamingo2952 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen! And HUGE balls when they're cranked. This one would have sounded better with a little more tweaking. Orange can be finicky.

    • @kbkman7742
      @kbkman7742 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like the old school stuff like the AD series. Knobs don't do much, just one channel that goes louder or quieter pretty much. But they are some of the purest most expressive and inspiring amps I have ever used. I feel like tube rectifiers and proper ply cabs make a fair difference, things missing on a lot of valve combos these days

  • @charlfrick8245
    @charlfrick8245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Happy without reverb. Vox wins overall, but the Supro has a really cool sound for a garage album.

  • @bwvideo0905
    @bwvideo0905 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Agree with Lee, these days it can be easily remedied with a cheap pedal, but all amps should still have some form of reverb. The few I own that don't, are more seldom played..... 👍👍

  • @PicksPaints
    @PicksPaints 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Laney Lionheart L5T-112 is an AMAZING 5w 1x12 combo. Single Ended Class A 2 channel valve/tube amp, takes pedals extremely well and absolutely just ROCKS!

  • @gothops154
    @gothops154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:45 regarding the reverb “in the front”, the Origin has a dedicated effects loop where you can plug in all your effects “in the back”, which they are not using in this video. Use the amp properly and you won’t have issues 😉

  • @foxyfrench3857
    @foxyfrench3857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the supro blues king..Great sound, great personality.

  • @stevealleman9206
    @stevealleman9206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this. I'm thinking of buying this kind of amp, and this video was very helpful. One thing you might have mentioned is the difference in weight between the various amps, since portability is one of the features of amps in this range. The Vox is about twice as heavy as the Supro, for example.

  • @michaeljensen1625
    @michaeljensen1625 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Interesting. My favorite tones in order: Vox, Fender (I expected this to be my favorite), Blackstar (That one surprised me a bit)
    Least favorite tones in order: Supro (hated it, but it's just not my sound), Orange (See Supro), Marshall (I actually kinda liked it. I think i'd prefer the Origin 50 though with the 12 inch speaker and more headroom)

  • @SwnkyTiger
    @SwnkyTiger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Would love to see a deeper review on the Blues King. Maybe a head to head between Pete and Ariel with the Fender and Supro?

  • @scottyvalero3691
    @scottyvalero3691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My fav was the blues junior. It just sounded like it was the best most rounded sound. The black star did seem overly scooped, the Marshall sounded great but lacked that low end, and the supro and the orange did their own similar distinct thing, which made it seem almost limited. The Vox sounded great too, but I prefer the overdriven sound of the fender just a hair more. I just felt with an overdrive into
    It on the fat mode, the blues junior sounded like it had a great eq balance overall, then again I’m a big fender guy, so I’m slightly biased. 😂
    You guys should do a blindfold shootout with small valve amps.
    😉😉😉

  • @nazmoking3171
    @nazmoking3171 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I say the Supro was the tone winner!

  • @billtrantos19
    @billtrantos19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Holy smokes, that Supro! I'm in love!

  • @indiefruit
    @indiefruit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great idea to use a guitar where you can split the pickups. Single coil/humbuckers sounds massively different on these amps and it's definitely helpful when see how they perform with each. The Marshall always seems much more accepting of humbuckers than say the Blues Jr is.

  • @MarkKunie
    @MarkKunie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Blues King is an amazing amplifier

  • @RideHardTravelGentle
    @RideHardTravelGentle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    a shame that the Bassbreaker was not participating :(

    • @GWRFan281
      @GWRFan281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seems to get overlooked doesn't it

    • @seandavisdesign
      @seandavisdesign 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thought the same thing, especially the praise in previous videos. Anderton’s, why no bassbreaker?

    • @zaqintosh
      @zaqintosh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sean Davis with a limit on how many amps, they likely didn’t want to include more than one Fender.... the blues junior is by a landslide the more ubiquitous amp. Also the design of the bassbreaker is more “marshal like”, so testing the blues junior is a little more interesting in this context. Just guessing of course :)

    • @johnkerr2438
      @johnkerr2438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The 3 gain stages make it sit well above the competition. Wouldn't be fair to compare.

    • @mattgilbert7347
      @mattgilbert7347 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

  • @petergraham9267
    @petergraham9267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My preference on the cleans by far was the Vox AC15.........so much so, I bought one! Such a cool sound, such a professional sound, such a versatile amp............as my bass player said at first rehearsal, “wow, that Vox has such authority of tone!” 😎😎😎👍

  • @EdgarBeja
    @EdgarBeja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the Fender to use with pedals :) Spring reverb is amazing

  • @siperonoway19
    @siperonoway19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was in London recently from California was bummed not to be able to visit such a rad shop. Love all the videos ! Thank you!!!!

  • @seanbrooks2583
    @seanbrooks2583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really like Pete's playing in these demo videos. I get a better sound of what the amp/guitars sound like. Certain other unamed players just... sound like themselves and don't let the gear speak on its own.

  • @tedayre
    @tedayre 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those new post-production signs and information are brilliant! Really really useful, well done!

  • @Pauliewallnutts
    @Pauliewallnutts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Blackstar HT-20R MkII Guitar Amp Combo sounds the best to me.

  • @gaelenmckee6400
    @gaelenmckee6400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how Pete was continually going more and more insane throughout the whole episode.

  • @geetarbube
    @geetarbube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    That Marshall has a ten inch speaker as well, lads

    • @andertons
      @andertons  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yup - we messed that up - it doesn't sound like a 10" speaker!! We've updated the description to highlight this error.

    • @geetarbube
      @geetarbube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andertons Music Co It certainly doesn’t, but I was worried about it to the point that I bought the head instead of the combo. She found a home atop a Greenback 1x12.

    • @8-tracktheater262
      @8-tracktheater262 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andertons Shame it isn't a 12". I liked it the best with a 12" it wouldn't have been too close over the AC 15

    • @wilstassen9768
      @wilstassen9768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazingly hard to believe by the tone!

  • @arthurchin5711
    @arthurchin5711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loving the on-screen edits!

  • @martymclochlin4836
    @martymclochlin4836 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love the raunchiness of the supro.

    • @joellebrodeur1015
      @joellebrodeur1015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me, too, which is why I picked that amp up.

  • @drittal
    @drittal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just Picked up a Vox AC15. I’ve been very impressed.

  • @TP-xe2hi
    @TP-xe2hi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    For me, a bedroom player, I wish amps in this range had the controls in the front panel vs. top just for ease of use.

    • @leebarbier5257
      @leebarbier5257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that design originated in the 40s and 50s when people sat or stood BEHIND the amplifier as they played onstage. It can be a pain to adjust onstage, too.

  • @dontaskme1093
    @dontaskme1093 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought a fender 68 custom princeton. a couple amps on this video were some of my options. for now I'm glad with my princeton.

  • @carwynvan
    @carwynvan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That supro sounds awesome! :-D Completely unlike the others and s voice completely unto its own

  • @IPushHard
    @IPushHard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They all had their thing, and I liked them all. Personally if I were gonna buy one it would be the Supro. I've never heard an amp before that had that fuzzy attack. Loved that unique sound.

    • @joellebrodeur1015
      @joellebrodeur1015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like the less travelled amps, particularly the 90s reissue Ampeg Reverberocket (best amp I ever had), but the Supro appeals to me. I have the Blues King 12 enroute and can't wait to try it.

  • @MarkJohnsonJams
    @MarkJohnsonJams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That AC15 sounds amazing

  • @haqq4257
    @haqq4257 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since you asked. I am hearing exactly the same as you have described. On a personal note, and for my playing style, I like the orange, the fender, the Vox, and the Black Star. Thanx guys!

  • @bigugly1911
    @bigugly1911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I own a Blues Jr. Really good sounding little amp. Takes pedals very, very well. Ive played the AC 15 with the green speaker.....wow. sounds really good as well. Very different than the Fender. I think it is louder when cranked as well. I have not been able to run my pedals on the Vox yet.
    The Fender and Vox together sound fantastic cranked at the same time............. you will however be asked to leave Guitar Center when you do this!!! Lol
    #itwasworthit

  • @pharmerdavid1432
    @pharmerdavid1432 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got a Gibson GA-18T from ~1959/60 era, of which they are very few. She was beat a bit when I acquired her services, but after playing through the old girl I understand why she was so well used. She still had her original P10R, which sounded excellent, but we wanted to preserve the original cone (!), so opted for an aftermarket replacement speaker. After researching the forums online, it was obvious the Weber 10F150 (C10N copy) was the holy grail in this amp, so I bought one from Mr. Ted himself (still alive back then he was). That speaker sounds so WICKEDLY AWESOME & KILLER in this amp, that we just had to agree with other people's assessment. I also recommend the Weber 12F150 (C12N copy) for Fender Deluxe Reverbs, or Princeton Reverbs too (10F150 or 12F150) and you will be in tonal nirvana. I'm not playing with you, I'm praying with you for better tone.
    RIP Ted Weber (you are not forgotten brother, because you were a man who cared)!

  • @runnningonempty
    @runnningonempty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    From a multi Fender amp owner..THE VOX WINS!!!

  • @jamesdicesare7808
    @jamesdicesare7808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm just a home/bedroom player and love my Tweed Blues Jr, but I am loving the Vox and may have to grab one.

  • @blairlane1614
    @blairlane1614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Vox for me, then the supro because it does that "thing". My old AC15 has done that thing that shocked you both and I probably use it more than my plexi or JTM45.

  • @gavinleyfield3195
    @gavinleyfield3195 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to think Vox amps were hard to work with and brittle sounding, but you just need to get them dialled in or cooking (on one with an attenuator that’s easy) also the normal channel is your friend!! So good I ditched my Marshall and fender and have been gigging AC15s for 2 yrs now.

  • @dluten100
    @dluten100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dang, I'm having a hard time choosing between the Marshall, Orange and Fender. They all sounded great. I think it would depend on what style I was going to play more. I loved the gain from the Orange, and the Fender cleans are hard to beat. The only common factor, is Petes amazing playing.

  • @allrededc
    @allrededc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Favorite amps Ive ever owned have been Orange, so I obviously love that sound, but the Vox is a clear winner here for me.

  • @joeswrld9319
    @joeswrld9319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys should do a studio tour! Would love to see it.

  • @MattyK-USA
    @MattyK-USA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the new things going on in this episode. Production values continue to ride the bleeding edge wave of "special" effects, and I for one love them dearly.
    Seriously mates, I love what you're doing here! Emojis to prove it: 😍👌👍💕🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @janniswiese
    @janniswiese 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You should bring out the PRS more often!

    • @doctiberius2717
      @doctiberius2717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah for playing on cheap and cheerful (affordable) shiz!

  • @DamianS1893
    @DamianS1893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I greatly appreciate you both. Very informative and entertaining comparison. I own a Blackstar HT 20 MKii Head ... It sounds epic through my Peavey 6505+ Cabinet. I actually prefer the Clean and Crunch modes from this amp. Cheers from Florida

  • @eljoel89
    @eljoel89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Supro Blues King. Let it roar!

  • @samturner8177
    @samturner8177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved the editing on this one, nice job!

  • @bluelane
    @bluelane 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The Pete/Captain dynamic is primo.

  • @seanhershey3390
    @seanhershey3390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Lightspeed makes everything sound pretty great...Love mine.

  • @mwmcbroom
    @mwmcbroom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm actually hearing the same as you, Lee, except for the Orange -- it didn't sound small to me. As for a favorite, I was a bit surprised, but I think that my favorite would boil down to a choice between two: the Vox and the BlackStar. Keep in mind that the BlackStar's loud-button style bottom end will carry over in the studio and in recording situations, so it is still a valid choice.

    • @Prajnana
      @Prajnana 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! Listened multiple times and have come to the conclusion that that PRS sounds lousy. No personality in its pickups.

  • @superflea72
    @superflea72 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    there's a reason that Marshall, Vox , and Fender are (and always will be) the Daddy's...my personal favourite here is the Marshall, but there were great sounds to be found in all of these amps. great video guys! :)

  • @mattbauckman9907
    @mattbauckman9907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Blackstar. I’m biased though. I absolutely LOVE my HT5 head and the digital reverb is awesome.

  • @bryangray4178
    @bryangray4178 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    15:32 *plays Blues Jr.* “has more of a bluesy tone” good job Pete. 👍

  • @BobGrimminger
    @BobGrimminger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "the orange has got an angry sound." I agree. It sounds like a box of bees that has been kicked down a hill.

  • @WhoWouldWantThisName
    @WhoWouldWantThisName 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe the Blues Jr. had the most clarity and articulation. I think this is why it is so popular for music like blues, jazz, or anything where you need to hear the subtleties in the playing.
    Like you said the Blackstar was just the opposite in that it was so mid scooped to me the highs were far too harsh and the bass too muddy, yet it did still seem tight if that makes any sense. It would have sounded even worse if Pete had used a Strat, OMG. Even around the house I would prefer either the Vox or the Fender.
    The Supro and Orange each had a good sound if that was specifically what you were after but kind of one trick ponies. The Marshal might be my 3rd choice out of the three but frankly there are other amps I think I would pick over these that are not in the running. The Bassbreaker for example and maybe the little Super Champ amps. No I don't work for Fender, I just think their smaller amps are really great.

  • @lordgraga
    @lordgraga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how that PRS 594 is getting so much exposure as "the guitar that the Captain never plays", it's the worst kind of advertisement PRS could ask for haha.

    • @Ndlanding
      @Ndlanding 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It does sound rather characterless. Me, I wouldn't thank you for a PRS.Rather have a Woolies Audition.

    • @doctiberius2717
      @doctiberius2717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many of these affordable amplifiers can you buy for that PRS I've been wondering???

    • @Nikoo033
      @Nikoo033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doctiberius2717 You can buy 26 x 50W Boss Katanas...

    • @doctiberius2717
      @doctiberius2717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ndlanding thanks! LOL
      I mean those amps that are used here, which are £5/600
      Does that PRS cost 3K or more?

    • @Lowtech14
      @Lowtech14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doc Tiberius good point. I think in these demos that the amp and guitar level should match up. They should have used an SE or S2 line guitar if they were gonna use PRS

  • @acrap56
    @acrap56 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video as usual! I’ve always loved Marshalls but the Vox blew me away. It had something that the others did not as far as what I want to hear. Marshall second and Fender third.

  • @yaliguttman33
    @yaliguttman33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video!
    Should have included the bassbreaker tho

  • @frank_gappa
    @frank_gappa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Marshall sounds awesome! Great video!! Great playing.

  • @christophergregory1205
    @christophergregory1205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "It's 1980s 4, and there's a loudness button and it just goes 'Wooh!'"
    That little sound he made was strangely funny. I get exactly what he is saying, tho

  • @tjnugent62
    @tjnugent62 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The difference I hear between the clean sound of these amps is the snap each chord has. The Supro had the least. The Marshall, Fender, and Vox all had relatively the same snap, which I love.

  • @b.c.7296
    @b.c.7296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It sounds like the Vox is the standout here

    • @SuchaDoofus
      @SuchaDoofus 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And double the weight.....

  • @OssieLad64
    @OssieLad64 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete, you’re on fire with your sexism’s jisms and guitar and ampisms