It's hard to believe you can get a pretty respectable PAF Crunch/Schuck and that James Norbert Ivanyi metal part out of the same amp. This one's spicy!
Every Splawn clip I've ever heard sounds incredible, and this is one of the best examples. I've always been scared away by supposedly how stiff they feel, but it's really hard to argue with the sound; I might like it better than the BE-100 clips you did. Also, love the "Playing God" riffing!
I've been playing a Splawn QR since about '08. I have an original version 2006 and a 2022 model with all the mods. It definitely is a "clean" gain kind of amp that will improve your playing as there is nothing to hide behind lol. I love the feel of both of them. The upper mids cut though any live mix very similarly to my Friedman JJ Jr. but without any harshness. Excellent value especially considering it stands on its own when played next to the Friedmans and Bogners etc. 🤘🤘🤘
I'm impressed with this amp for heavy gains also the classic rock tones. For the money - compared to boutique amps - it cuts the mustard. Excellent review of it. For me, the BE100 is still leading as the best overall amp: clean, classic rock, heavy rock...and early thrash but it's a fair bit more expensive than the Splawn and something worth noting.
I like the p90 tone . I play a marshall satriani ,Bogner goldfinger , and a few blackstars, and tbh I feel there’s something about the blackstar midrange I gravitate towards, they aren’t super hairy on top but have a denser midrange and focus on the fundamental of the note more than the other more harmonically rich amps. I feel like this somewhat sounds somewhere in between the blackstars thick mid focus (especially on its first gain stage where it retains a fatness) while adding some extra harmonic content . I wonder if this feels tighter than a blackstar? Or about the same? I fee like the marshall I have just has too much hair sometimes and isn’t tight or clear enough sounding, but with the blackstar I can be more percussive and clear, kinda reminds me of an old school cranked plexi without a lot of distortion , kinda like angus young sounding .
My favorite amp! Been waiting to hear this one and you guys nailed it, sounds pretty dead on. You really had the volume cranked up judging by those settings! Were you using the loop volume or anything else to tame the volume? Sounds killer as always!
Great videos. Question: I notice the neck pickup in the LP Silverburst is turned around. I figure there is a good reason since you guys clearly know what you are doing. I wonder what it might be. Thanks.
Keen eye you have there! This axe was put together as an Adam Jones replica of sorts, and that’s how his pickup is oriented. Don’t think it makes any real sonic difference though.
@@zenamplification My eyes can't be that keen, I never noticed it on Adam Jones's guitar. Just went down the rabbit hole. He said he did it for tone. Guess I'll try it. Thanks.
Such a well made video. Really enjoyed that lads. Next time I'm in Sydney I'll have to bang on the doors for long enough until you'll let me in to have a shwang...... :)
No amp works as well with boosters as a Quick Rod. Especially the older circuit Quick Rods. They are quite stiff but that's why they go so well with a booster in front of it. They are not going to sound very compressed like many other high gain amplifiers. It all remains as tight and punchy. Some just want that extra compression to make it feel more easy playing. Not me. In my opinion, that comes at the expense of punch and aggression.
I have a newer quick rod and I really want to compare it to a 2203 side by side. I really like the amp, but that Marshall bark has be curious. Lol I had a Friedman JJ100 and def prefer the Splawn.
I have a new QR and one of the older ones. The older one has more of that plexi midrange bark. Very clear and cutting. Def a non forgiving amp. Makes you play better 🤘🤘🤘
Splawn make some of the best Marshall style heads on the market, thanks for the demo!
Jeeeezzzz - This one sounds great
My favourite amp so far behind the 50w JMP. I've never heard a Splawn before. Its unreal.
This is my new favorite channel for listening to amps. Love your approach, thank you guys!!! 🤘🏻
Our pleasure, keep rockin B2Rockin!
@@zenamplification 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🤙🏻🍻
And again, superb!
I love how you guys show settings as well as try different approaches to tones from the amp
This video kills! UFO, LP Juniors and an orange Splawn (my fav color) I’m now re-interested in Splawn!
Awesome stuff guys! :D
Leon, that amp suits your playing style perfectly
Friedman - chocolate.
Cameron - coffee.
Splawn - mocha.
Wizard - Espresso
@@Tiger1016. Marshall Ristretto
JTM45 - Raw beans
Peavey Rage - affogato
Sounds great guys
Love when a new vid pops up! Tonal ear candy.
Thanks Ricky, more to come!
It's hard to believe you can get a pretty respectable PAF Crunch/Schuck and that James Norbert Ivanyi metal part out of the same amp. This one's spicy!
Every Splawn clip I've ever heard sounds incredible, and this is one of the best examples. I've always been scared away by supposedly how stiff they feel, but it's really hard to argue with the sound; I might like it better than the BE-100 clips you did. Also, love the "Playing God" riffing!
They feel great to play, and are pretty good value for money. And well done on spotting the Ragdoll riff 🤘
I've been playing a Splawn QR since about '08. I have an original version 2006 and a 2022 model with all the mods. It definitely is a "clean" gain kind of amp that will improve your playing as there is nothing to hide behind lol. I love the feel of both of them. The upper mids cut though any live mix very similarly to my Friedman JJ Jr. but without any harshness. Excellent value especially considering it stands on its own when played next to the Friedmans and Bogners etc. 🤘🤘🤘
@@mhoff7722 especially cos friedmans are 1000++ on the splawns for price
I'm impressed with this amp for heavy gains also the classic rock tones. For the money - compared to boutique amps - it cuts the mustard. Excellent review of it. For me, the BE100 is still leading as the best overall amp: clean, classic rock, heavy rock...and early thrash but it's a fair bit more expensive than the Splawn and something worth noting.
Agreed. Like a few other small companies Splawn really delivers, just never had the widespread 'fame' of others like Friedman, Bogner etc.
@@zenamplification Steve Stevens used splawn before Friedman tempted him with the endorsement money
I like the p90 tone . I play a marshall satriani ,Bogner goldfinger , and a few blackstars, and tbh I feel there’s something about the blackstar midrange I gravitate towards, they aren’t super hairy on top but have a denser midrange and focus on the fundamental of the note more than the other more harmonically rich amps.
I feel like this somewhat sounds somewhere in between the blackstars thick mid focus (especially on its first gain stage where it retains a fatness) while adding some extra harmonic content .
I wonder if this feels tighter than a blackstar? Or about the same?
I fee like the marshall I have just has too much hair sometimes and isn’t tight or clear enough sounding, but with the blackstar I can be more percussive and clear, kinda reminds me of an old school cranked plexi without a lot of distortion , kinda like angus young sounding .
Okay
Liking purely because Black Shuck was played!
As good a reason as any 🤘
Just picked one up today.. fkn kick ass amp
Oh Hi Leon. (I thought I didn’t click on the right video according to the thumbnail hahaha)
woah. They should have named it quick Roar... Second favorite after the Cameron
My favorite amp! Been waiting to hear this one and you guys nailed it, sounds pretty dead on. You really had the volume cranked up judging by those settings! Were you using the loop volume or anything else to tame the volume? Sounds killer as always!
Thanks for the kind words, appreciate you following our channel. No volume taming, loud and proud all the way!
@@zenamplification Wow, impressive levels of volume! Thanks for doing this series, really love it.
Great videos. Question: I notice the neck pickup in the LP Silverburst is turned around. I figure there is a good reason since you guys clearly know what you are doing. I wonder what it might be. Thanks.
Keen eye you have there! This axe was put together as an Adam Jones replica of sorts, and that’s how his pickup is oriented. Don’t think it makes any real sonic difference though.
@@zenamplification My eyes can't be that keen, I never noticed it on Adam Jones's guitar. Just went down the rabbit hole. He said he did it for tone. Guess I'll try it. Thanks.
@@drosspunterhe learned that from King Buzzo from the Melvins.
Great video!!!!!!!!!!
What year was this head made?
Thanks
2011 we think 👍
Such a well made video. Really enjoyed that lads. Next time I'm in Sydney I'll have to bang on the doors for long enough until you'll let me in to have a shwang...... :)
Bang loudly, the SPL in here is crushing 🤘
No amp works as well with boosters as a Quick Rod. Especially the older circuit Quick Rods. They are quite stiff but that's why they go so well with a booster in front of it. They are not going to sound very compressed like many other high gain amplifiers. It all remains as tight and punchy. Some just want that extra compression to make it feel more easy playing. Not me. In my opinion, that comes at the expense of punch and aggression.
I have a newer quick rod and I really want to compare it to a 2203 side by side. I really like the amp, but that Marshall bark has be curious. Lol I had a Friedman JJ100 and def prefer the Splawn.
I have a new QR and one of the older ones. The older one has more of that plexi midrange bark. Very clear and cutting. Def a non forgiving amp. Makes you play better 🤘🤘🤘
Do you have a Germino
No, they're pretty rare down under.