You know what I've noticed? On recordings 2 very different amps can sound very similar but when you A/B them in the room with a short space of time they can be VERY VERY different and have a clear winner when time is not a factor in between. I thought the Randall T2 sounded very much the same with these settings and it certainly sounds similar on this recording... but when you quickly A/B them the Marshall DESTROYS the Randall. Moral of the story? Don't trust the sound you get from a recording over a quick A/B of 2 different amps because you lose your perspective and point of reference and cab Mic's don't capture the sound you get IN THE ROOM. JVM wins in real life unfortunately for my SS Randall fanboyism.
@@jefflakomy2223The Marshall is still way better in the room but sounds close when recorded I later tested and found out. But nothing wrong with the T2 and V2, the V2 is better though cause you can shape your tone better with the built in EQ. The T2 needs the mids maxed out or it will get drowned out by a mid heavy amp in a band situation.
You can use up to 16 ohms, but to get the full 400 watt power, 4 ohm cabs are recommended. Otherwise, it’s down to 280 watts at 8 ohms, which is still extremely loud and will hold up against most high gain valve amps of the 100-120 watt variety.
@@jefflakomy2223live I use both my Randall V2 (which is like a T2 but with a graphic EQ) and my Mesa Triple Rectifier, side to side. They compliment each other very well, you can hear both amps very well since the tone is so different. Mesa = rich warm tone, Randall = tight and punchy tone.
I also have a few good ss/hybrid Randalls and to be honest, thay have strengths that my tube amps will never have. For instance, the Randall V2 (which is like the T2 but with a graphic EQ) is the punchiest amp I’ve ever tried. I often combine it with the crushing tone of my Mesa Triple Rectifier, or a 5150, and while tube amps are warmer and richer sounding, the Randall V2 has 200% more thump and tightness.
You know what I've noticed? On recordings 2 very different amps can sound very similar but when you A/B them in the room with a short space of time they can be VERY VERY different and have a clear winner when time is not a factor in between. I thought the Randall T2 sounded very much the same with these settings and it certainly sounds similar on this recording... but when you quickly A/B them the Marshall DESTROYS the Randall. Moral of the story? Don't trust the sound you get from a recording over a quick A/B of 2 different amps because you lose your perspective and point of reference and cab Mic's don't capture the sound you get IN THE ROOM. JVM wins in real life unfortunately for my SS Randall fanboyism.
Does the Marshall destroy the Randall in tone or in sheer power? I am looking to get the V2 version but my other guitarist has a Mesa Dual Rec.
@@jefflakomy2223The Marshall is still way better in the room but sounds close when recorded I later tested and found out. But nothing wrong with the T2 and V2, the V2 is better though cause you can shape your tone better with the built in EQ. The T2 needs the mids maxed out or it will get drowned out by a mid heavy amp in a band situation.
Aw man am i jealous! I got a mode 4 with a matching 280 cab recently, but man that T2 looks different!
Yeah dude, that Randall sounds pretty gnarly
The randall sound so much better . if I remember correctly what is boring with those randall is that you need a 4 ohms cab ?
Nar it mentions 4 and 8 ohms on the speaker jack input. Would be no problem at 16ohms either.
You can use up to 16 ohms, but to get the full 400 watt power, 4 ohm cabs are recommended. Otherwise, it’s down to 280 watts at 8 ohms, which is still extremely loud and will hold up against most high gain valve amps of the 100-120 watt variety.
@@ordohereticus3427 How do you think it would hold up against a Mesa Dual Rec?
@@jefflakomy2223live I use both my Randall V2 (which is like a T2 but with a graphic EQ) and my Mesa Triple Rectifier, side to side. They compliment each other very well, you can hear both amps very well since the tone is so different. Mesa = rich warm tone, Randall = tight and punchy tone.
I also have a few good ss/hybrid Randalls and to be honest, thay have strengths that my tube amps will never have. For instance, the Randall V2 (which is like the T2 but with a graphic EQ) is the punchiest amp I’ve ever tried. I often combine it with the crushing tone of my Mesa Triple Rectifier, or a 5150, and while tube amps are warmer and richer sounding, the Randall V2 has 200% more thump and tightness.
@@AJMTLXVX I fkn want a V2 and will buy one if I see it at a reasonable price. My T2 isn't that far off my tube amps but the V2 is way more shapeable