I never clicked on a video so fast... I was waiting for you to review the Redplate BluesMachine! It's an amp that caught my attention lately and that is pretty high on my purchase list already :)
I thought I was hearing Billy Gibbons for a sec. Great sounding amp. However, it's tough for me cuz you seem to make every amp you demo sound fantastic.
Great video! This has definitely been a great reference since I’ve been looking at this amp! Would you be able to comment how this compares to a Tone King Imperial Mk II?
Great review ..!! thanks .:) awesome amp, too, tho I expected a bit more compression in the "tweed" setting I guess I am just thinking 5E3, and ignoring the other Tweed models I have noticed in the last couple reviews that that McCarty sounds a bit thin ..?
Thanks for a very thorough demo of a super nice amp. Suburb playing as usual. Love the gold LSL, they make excellent guitars. What type of cab/speakers were used in the demo? (If you mentioned it, I missed it.)
Thanks so much! Red Plate does good stuff for sure and yes LsL makes great guitars indeed! I used an open back 1X12 Redplate cab this time loaded with a Celestion Creamback.
Hi,Shawn. First of all,you are an inspiration with your beautiful playing and gentle spirit. I saw your demo of this Red Plate and the Bigtone. To my ears, the RP really does “sing”. It sounds more full, very touch sensitive,and has a wider fuller frequency spectrum. I’m leaning toward the RP Blackline combo with reverb( Allan Hinds demo blew me away). If stranded on a dessert island, is it Red Plate... or what?
Thanks so much for the kind words Bradford I really appreciate it! The RedPlate stuff is killer!! I used to think there was a "desert island" amp but it's become harder and harder to say that because there are just so many great builders out there anymore and at the end of the day, one mans "desert island" amp is another's "I would never plug my guitar into that thing". ;) I think you'll be very happy with the RP BL.
Beautiful guitar work, your playing really inspires my playing. Thank you. And that is a nice, or bad ass amp. Syrupy sweet. Super expensive I suppose.
Thanks, Jim! I appreciate it! These amps are not inexpensive but they are highly crafted so you're absolutely getting what you pay for. Great company and really sweet humble people.
Great demo Shawn as always - very informative - I'd be curious to hear what you think some of the lower to mid-priced amps like the Bassbreaker Fender series & some of the Blackstar amps - since most of the boutique type amps are outta my price range .... thanks ;)
Thanks for watching! One of my favorite amps that Fender does is the Blues Deville ML as a pedal platform amp. I haven't had a ton of experience with Blackstar amps but a friend of mine has one of the lower wattage amps and it sounds really good.
There is a clip of Billy Gibbons playing a Blackstar Artisan that sounds amazing. I had one and they are great amps. They do the affordable Marshall style amps really well.
At this point I'm pretty sure it's the "Indian" not the "arrow". He could make a jackercrack box sing. I would love to have a couple of hours instruction. Currently doing it the old fashioned way with the rewind button. Keep these demos coming I might be able to play like I want after 55 years :)
Hahah, it's really not a dresser, it's chest of drawers that I've had for years. I keep all of my different gauges of strings and what have you in it. I used to keep it off camera but I have to get into it so often that I gave up and moved it.
Shawn Tubbs /I got some black Husky mechanic tool chests from Home Depot for that purpose (pedals, cables, strings, parts etc...). Almost no space lost so highly practicle, durable and looks great in the studio.
Shawn, you recommend this amp to me before. How does the Redplate Blackline compare? Also, I am an AC30 fan. Other than Morgan, what do you consider an excellent AC30 clone or in that vain?
I don't really have any experience with the RedPlate Backline. The one Morgan to check on is the JMI. That one is rare and sounds really good. The Divided By 13 ERT 33 is a really great vox style circuit as well but truly, if you want a great AC30 style amp, you can't go wrong with a Matchless DC 30.
Red Plate should be pleased with this, providing you get enough people in your subscription looking at it. I know Allen Hinds raves about his Blackline and uses 2 live. Any comments about the Bluesmachine vs Blackline? This seems to have more options, but as I have learnt b4 more options is not necessarily a good thing! Pity it costs $400 to ship to me! plus 27% tax!
I have a jrt 9/13 and a Redplate Blackloopverb 100w. These big amps with 6L6 are different beasts, not as ""colored''' but capable of very impressive tones and much greater presence. Mine does the Blackface up to the Dumble thing, lots of definition and headroon but much less forgiving, no whetre to hide.
This fella does my favorite demos due to his calm describing mannor/personality.
Amazing player as well as youtube personality!
Tubbs is the best!!!
Thanks so much for tuning in and for the kind words!
Best, most exhaustive demo's ever ...Always great showcasing by Shawn Tubbs. The amp sounds great.
Thanks so much Gary!
Amazing amp. Incredible review and playing as always. Best on TH-cam
This is my all time favorite intro tune of yours man, you really nail the slide sound with the LsL. Has helped me learn how to fake a slide better!
All gear demos need to be done by you. Excellent review!
As always,, great demo Shawn! Love the Jeff Beck inspired playing up top!
Thanks so much Kurt!
That's a lot of tones jammed into one box...damn that's killer.
Billy-Beck-Tubbs what a great intro Shawn! Thanks
Thanks so much!!
The Best !! I have the Bluesmachine and the RPHD50R .. Really spoilt for choice !! Henry and Keith are the kings of tone !
I own several RedPlate amps. My Blues Machine Tremolo is my fave.. Loaded with KT66 tubes. Great amp - great demo...
Right on! Thanks for tuning in!
I never clicked on a video so fast... I was waiting for you to review the Redplate BluesMachine! It's an amp that caught my attention lately and that is pretty high on my purchase list already :)
Yep.... Sold! I definitely need this amp... Thanks Shawn for the video ;)
It's a great amp Phil.
Thanks so much for checking out the video Phil. I appreciate it!
I thought I was hearing Billy Gibbons for a sec. Great sounding amp. However, it's tough for me cuz you seem to make every amp you demo sound fantastic.
Thanks so much for tuning in and for the kind words.
Damn , great playing !!
Thanks so much!
The Tweed switch on the foot pedal takes you to the boosted Tweed position (most clockwise position 6) regardless of where the mode selector is.
I've got a bluesmachine 66, killer sounding thing
Right on Chris!
Great video! This has definitely been a great reference since I’ve been looking at this amp! Would you be able to comment how this compares to a Tone King Imperial Mk II?
Red Plates are KILLER AMPS!!! I have a Tweedyverb
J. Rockett Audio Designs That means a lot coming from you given how great your pedals are.
Great review ..!! thanks .:)
awesome amp, too, tho I expected a bit more compression in the "tweed" setting
I guess I am just thinking 5E3, and ignoring the other Tweed models
I have noticed in the last couple reviews that that McCarty sounds a bit thin ..?
Thanks, Embree. Nothing has changed about my McCarty 58, it sounds like it sounds.
Hi,Shawn. Thanks for your quick reply. Hey man, when can we expect a solo album from you , or is one out there and I didn’t find it on ITunes?
Thanks for a very thorough demo of a super nice amp. Suburb playing as usual. Love the gold LSL, they make excellent guitars. What type of cab/speakers were used in the demo? (If you mentioned it, I missed it.)
Thanks so much! Red Plate does good stuff for sure and yes LsL makes great guitars indeed! I used an open back 1X12 Redplate cab this time loaded with a Celestion Creamback.
@ShaunTubbs If you had 1 to 2 amps in your stable, which would you take to be your end-all/be-all, your desert island amps, if you will?
Hi,Shawn. First of all,you are an inspiration with your beautiful playing and gentle spirit.
I saw your demo of this Red Plate and the Bigtone. To my ears, the RP really does “sing”. It sounds more full, very touch sensitive,and has a wider fuller frequency spectrum. I’m leaning toward the RP Blackline combo with reverb( Allan Hinds demo blew me away). If stranded on a dessert island, is it Red Plate... or what?
Thanks so much for the kind words Bradford I really appreciate it! The RedPlate stuff is killer!! I used to think there was a "desert island" amp but it's become harder and harder to say that because there are just so many great builders out there anymore and at the end of the day, one mans "desert island" amp is another's "I would never plug my guitar into that thing". ;) I think you'll be very happy with the RP BL.
Haha...Oops. Well even on a dessert island...
Beautiful guitar work, your playing really inspires my playing. Thank you. And that is a nice, or bad ass amp. Syrupy sweet. Super expensive I suppose.
2700 USD for the head, 2900 USD for the combo - so yes, super expensive...
Thanks, Jim! I appreciate it! These amps are not inexpensive but they are highly crafted so you're absolutely getting what you pay for. Great company and really sweet humble people.
Great demo Shawn as always - very informative - I'd be curious to hear what you think some of the lower to mid-priced amps like the
Bassbreaker Fender series & some of the Blackstar amps - since most of the boutique type amps are outta my price range .... thanks ;)
Thanks for watching! One of my favorite amps that Fender does is the Blues Deville ML as a pedal platform amp. I haven't had a ton of experience with Blackstar amps but a friend of mine has one of the lower wattage amps and it sounds really good.
There is a clip of Billy Gibbons playing a Blackstar Artisan that sounds amazing. I had one and they are great amps. They do the affordable Marshall style amps really well.
At this point I'm pretty sure it's the "Indian" not the "arrow". He could make a jackercrack box sing.
I would love to have a couple of hours instruction.
Currently doing it the old fashioned way with the rewind button.
Keep these demos coming I might be able to play like I want after 55 years :)
lowlandr have you tried the video at half speed?
Nice trem work on the LSL. You have perfected that to the point it sounds like a slide.
Thanks so much Jack. Jimmie Herring is one of the best at that trick.
I'm afraid to look at how much this amp costs. I think this would be a game changer for me
I have this amp for sale in a combo 512 689 8601
The dresser in the background always cracks me up. Is it a studio or a bedroom. Maybe both! 😂
Hahah, it's really not a dresser, it's chest of drawers that I've had for years. I keep all of my different gauges of strings and what have you in it. I used to keep it off camera but I have to get into it so often that I gave up and moved it.
Shawn Tubbs /I got some black Husky mechanic tool chests from Home Depot for that purpose (pedals, cables, strings, parts etc...). Almost no space lost so highly practicle, durable and looks great in the studio.
Shawn, you recommend this amp to me before. How does the Redplate Blackline compare? Also, I am an AC30 fan. Other than Morgan, what do you consider an excellent AC30 clone or in that vain?
I don't really have any experience with the RedPlate Backline. The one Morgan to check on is the JMI. That one is rare and sounds really good. The Divided By 13 ERT 33 is a really great vox style circuit as well but truly, if you want a great AC30 style amp, you can't go wrong with a Matchless DC 30.
@@ShawnTubbs Thanks so much for getting back to me Shaw! So appreciate it!
What speakers and cab did you use?
I used a RedPlate open back 1x12 cab with a celestion cream back. Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks!!
Red Plate should be pleased with this, providing you get enough people in your subscription looking at it. I know Allen Hinds raves about his Blackline and uses 2 live. Any comments about the Bluesmachine vs Blackline? This seems to have more options, but as I have learnt b4 more options is not necessarily a good thing! Pity it costs $400 to ship to me! plus 27% tax!
Hey Robert, thanks for tuning in! I've honestly only played the Tweedverb and the Blues Machine which are very similar amps.
nonononono! i'm thinking of picking up a FTR37 (/13).....I do NOT need to be distracted! :p
Yikes!!! That's a tough call. Both killer amps! Thanks for tuning in!
I have a jrt 9/13 and a Redplate Blackloopverb 100w. These big amps with 6L6 are different beasts, not as ""colored''' but capable of very impressive tones and much greater presence. Mine does the Blackface up to the Dumble thing, lots of definition and headroon but much less forgiving, no whetre to hide.