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Can A Chinese Marshall Clone Actually Be Good?? Wangs 2204 Handwired

Thanks for watching my demo/review of the Wangs 2204HW, a handwired boutique amplifier from the Wangs company in China. This guitar tube amp is heavily inspired by the vintage Marshall JCM 800 2204 from the seventies and it sounds glorious! This 50w amplifier has some wonderful clean tones with plenty of headroom and some classic crunch tones with a lot of bite and depth!
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Guitars used in this video: ESP LTD Deluxe Phoenix 1000, ESP LTD NW-44 (Neil Westfall), PRS Paul Reed Smith SC58 and a PRS SE Zach Myers (Shinedown).
Pedals used in this video: Laney Black Country Customs Steelpark & Secret Path.
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Disclaimer: this amp was sent to my by Wangs to feature on this channel but I can assure you that I am ALWAYS 100% honest with my opinions regarding the gear whether I purchased it myself or not.
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  • @SonicDriveStudio
    @SonicDriveStudio3 жыл бұрын

    How do you like this amp? I freakin' love it!

  • @markusreinhard9090

    @markusreinhard9090

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great! How did you use ur IR? In the DAW?

  • @Stashmanfpv

    @Stashmanfpv

    3 жыл бұрын

    I ordered one last month and waiting for it to arrive any day... Honestly, this is one of those amps that I’ve wanted for years. My buddy has the Wangs #1987 and good grief is it amazing, but that’ll be my next amp after receiving the #2204. Excellent video (as usual) and thanks for bringing us these kinds of videos! Best! ✌🏼

  • @Stashmanfpv

    @Stashmanfpv

    3 жыл бұрын

    I received mine about a month ago, along with the Wangs 1x12 cab and FFS is it glorious! Always wanted the Marshall tone at a great price and this delivers and more. Killer amp! 🔥🔥🔥 Best! ✌🏼

  • @anthonybelladonna5675

    @anthonybelladonna5675

    2 жыл бұрын

    How’s it still playing? Still good after a few months?

  • @Stashmanfpv

    @Stashmanfpv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anthonybelladonna5675 dare I say that it’s better than when it arrived?!!! It’s true though! The amps cab/speaker have “loosened up” quite a bit and the sound is just terrific! Couldn’t ask for a.better amp for the price! And being that it’s hand-wired makes it that much more serviceable, should it ever need it… AND takes pedals like a champ on the lo-gain input. WOW!!! All in all, I’m happy with my purchase. I do have some other amps from another MFG. on the way, but that’s another story. (Ceriatone🔥) I think I’m going to start my own channel soon too, as I’ve been collecting gear for 45yrs and have a TON of gear. Maybe it’s my time? We shall see… If your on the fence about the Wangs, don’t be! They are FANTASTIC amps for the money and you can’t go wrong with any of them! You won’t be sorry… Promise!!! Best! ✌🏼

  • @Feverdream7777
    @Feverdream77773 жыл бұрын

    ...man, you really know how to play with your Wang

  • @URNSMF

    @URNSMF

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ya, I love watching him play with his Wang!!

  • @brianspoelhof
    @brianspoelhof3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to compare to the Marshall JCM800 mini-head. I still haven't bit the bullet and bought a vintage British amp yet. I am mostly interested in low wattage heads but I would totally go for this for the price.

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell59092 жыл бұрын

    Dude that white ltd is insane!

  • @paullaughton3440
    @paullaughton34403 жыл бұрын

    Amazing demo, great riffs. Thanks.

  • @Stashmanfpv
    @Stashmanfpv3 жыл бұрын

    Ordered this amp today. The pricea went down a bit and I jumped on it! And FREE shipping!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Hoping the Wang is all that and more! ✌🏼

  • @Stashmanfpv

    @Stashmanfpv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Turns out this amp shoots WAY above it's price point! It also reminds me a bit of my Freidman small box 50. This amp is a smoking deal that sounds far better than my previous #2204. No brainer here folks!!! 🔥🔥🔥 You won't be sorry... ✌🏼

  • @URNSMF
    @URNSMF3 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see another Wang on the channel.

  • @jordanbarney8629
    @jordanbarney86293 жыл бұрын

    Great work! Incredible sound

  • @borhksalduero9259
    @borhksalduero92593 жыл бұрын

    good video mate. very nice clean tones

  • @jcwm01
    @jcwm013 жыл бұрын

    Well, I bought one based on this video and it is absolutely amazing in every way! Thanks for posting such an awesome video. I would be very interested in seeing a comparison video between this and the Marshall SC20H. Cheers!

  • @Stashmanfpv

    @Stashmanfpv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Purchased after watching this video a few months back. Dollar for dollar, tbis amp SMOKES Marshalls, especially for this price. $821 delivered to my door and took 21 days for it to be built and shipped $350 for the 1x12 cab too. One of the best values Ive ever experienced and especially at the price! Killer amp period and you should see the wiring inside... Impeccable! 🔥🔥🔥 Enjoy ✌🏼

  • @TheK20sedan
    @TheK20sedan3 жыл бұрын

    LOVE YOUR CHANNEL DUDE!

  • @MRxr400
    @MRxr4003 жыл бұрын

    great sounding amp. i'd love to hear a clean strat tone. massive well known classic tone like the beautiful 2204

  • @somtingwongwai7194
    @somtingwongwai71942 жыл бұрын

    I have one Wangs VT-50H with a Marshall JMP-1, cheapest JCM substitute. Tried it the other day with an OLD ADA MP-1 the roar was amazing

  • @ourstarsRstars
    @ourstarsRstars Жыл бұрын

    Woooooo!!! When you boost it with the Laney it becomes the tone of memories of yesteryear. Love it….

  • @rinok9662
    @rinok96623 жыл бұрын

    hey man this sounds amazing!

  • @DemonKingOFFICIAL
    @DemonKingOFFICIAL2 жыл бұрын

    I love the sound of three gain stage JCM 800-esque amps!

  • @jimigproductions
    @jimigproductions2 жыл бұрын

    This Amp is absolutely awesome. I have one and use it a lot on my new music to be released soon. Great video John! I can’t imagine why anyone would not like this, cheers!

  • @thisdyingsoul76
    @thisdyingsoul76 Жыл бұрын

    I've owned one of these for about 4 years. Still blown away I could get this sound for under 1k. I had one of the Chinese Marshall tube amps of around the same price range and it doesn't compare. This Amp hits closer to the quality of the British made Marshall amps.

  • @ianlahaye9476
    @ianlahaye94763 жыл бұрын

    Sounds killer, Jon! Need to join the Ceriatone family now! 😊

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Would love to! :)

  • @funfreq9282
    @funfreq92822 жыл бұрын

    Nice sounding and looks to be a well built amp! I think I would have gone with a different name just because people are not going to pronounce it wong.

  • @Stashmanfpv
    @Stashmanfpv2 жыл бұрын

    Jon, what “load box” are you using to load your IR’s? I’m thinking it’s either a Captor X, or an Ox box? I just ordered the Captor X. Great video and I’m luv’n my Wangs 2204 too! Best! ✌🏼

  • @Qaaqqutsiannguaq
    @Qaaqqutsiannguaq3 жыл бұрын

    What an amp you got there

  • @BadCat1990
    @BadCat19903 жыл бұрын

    Man that thing sounds awesome. I do kinda wish it had an effects loop but how can you complain. A hand wired 50 watt amp for that price is incredible. Would be cool to hear it compared to your Marshall Studio Classic.

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will compare it soon!

  • @BillVerdon

    @BillVerdon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SonicDriveStudio when?

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BillVerdon that's not up to me, it's up to Wangs

  • @BluesDeville

    @BluesDeville

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a hand-wired amp. Adding an effects loop is elementary for a qualified tech.

  • @dan_perry
    @dan_perry3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a nice mod platform.

  • @ChrisBrown-oo4bf
    @ChrisBrown-oo4bf2 жыл бұрын

    What do you think about the Wangs speaker cabs? Probably, the1x12. Good match with this amp? Thanks for any info.

  • @reneotten7376
    @reneotten73763 жыл бұрын

    Damn this sounds goooooood

  • @BcBaxley
    @BcBaxley3 жыл бұрын

    Not mad at any of this 😁🤘

  • @dadbodfolkpunk9433
    @dadbodfolkpunk94332 жыл бұрын

    Intro gave Clutch vibes

  • @chuckmatses6803
    @chuckmatses68032 жыл бұрын

    Needs a different script for the logo. That is a stock font that is seen just about everywhere, no exclusivity for the Wangs.

  • @vpsaxman
    @vpsaxman2 жыл бұрын

    A Ceriatone 2202 would make a nice comparison.

  • @nudsh
    @nudsh3 жыл бұрын

    Great amp and great demo!! Are you a producer as a career or is this just a hobby?

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It's my job

  • @thesaj1110

    @thesaj1110

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SonicDriveStudio So which one of the 2 50 watts hand-wired you like the most? which one should I get? I get all my gain from pedals, so I need a super clean amp with lots of headroom. Thank you.

  • @danthrax7407
    @danthrax74073 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, how that amp smells like a rockNroll!!!

  • @averyadrian1534
    @averyadrian15342 жыл бұрын

    This would sound sick with greenbacks

  • @Guitaristt4God
    @Guitaristt4God Жыл бұрын

    I just got one of these and the low channel is way quieter than the high channel. Is it like this on yours too?

  • @rivercityaudio4692

    @rivercityaudio4692

    Жыл бұрын

    My Wangs 2204 is the same way. The low channel is much more quieter compared to the high input.

  • @Burkhimself
    @Burkhimself3 жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to the Marshall 20w jcm800 head....I assume same tones but more wattage ?

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gonna compare them soon. This one will have more headroom, that's for sure.

  • @Burkhimself

    @Burkhimself

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SonicDriveStudio I assume they would sound virtually the same other than volume/headroom (double power obviously)....

  • @lydfar2392

    @lydfar2392

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SonicDriveStudio looking forward to the shootout, almost too bad Wangs doesn't have a 15W or 30W model, for the comparison... 🤔

  • @a11outwar
    @a11outwar3 жыл бұрын

    Are they currently still making amps? Do you know if they have a wait list?

  • @wangsamps

    @wangsamps

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Expect 16-20 days delivery

  • @a11outwar

    @a11outwar

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wangsamps already ordered, August 26th. I ordered the 2204hw & 1987hw

  • @wangsamps

    @wangsamps

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@a11outwar Did you like?

  • @TheJeffcurran
    @TheJeffcurran3 жыл бұрын

    I have one and love it. But it needs a re-tube. They come with crappy tubes.

  • @Stashmanfpv

    @Stashmanfpv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which brand tubes arrived in yours? I haven’t opened mine yet, but heard from the USA affiliate guy at Wang’s that they were solid tubes…? Hmm… I’m gonna have too pull my chassis tonite (that sounded weird) but, I’m doing it! lol Best!

  • @TheJeffcurran

    @TheJeffcurran

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Stashmanfpv I don't know what tubes it came with. I bought it used. I have a ton of gear that needs service. If I can ever get around to replacing them I'll probably go with Mullards. I have Mullards in my Panama and they work great. Regardless of tube quality, these are incredible amplifiers. I would never part with this amp. It just smokes. It's a great amp.

  • @daiganzen7794
    @daiganzen77943 жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to the Marshall SC20 ?

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Still need to compare the two

  • @daiganzen7794

    @daiganzen7794

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SonicDriveStudio well can’t wait for that video. Also when are you doing another live stream?

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Soon!

  • @strangebrutoo
    @strangebrutoo2 жыл бұрын

    Well made video, in terms of organization. But trying to decipher what that amp really sounds like when its mixed in with all of those other tracks is virtually impossible.

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    If that is true, than guitar tones wouldn't matter at all

  • @hakarl_
    @hakarl_10 ай бұрын

    I can't imagine buying a Chinese clone that's hardly cheaper. Maybe if you really hate the Marshall brand but love the tone?

  • @michaelbarber590
    @michaelbarber5903 жыл бұрын

    These are great amps as long as you change out the crappy stock tube sockets which are prone to failure.

  • @wangsamps

    @wangsamps

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sockets were upgraded in 2019

  • @BradPaul1863
    @BradPaul18632 жыл бұрын

    Marshalls also love single coils...where are they.

  • @dudeguyhey9800
    @dudeguyhey98003 жыл бұрын

    How loud is this

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Quite loud!

  • @dudeguyhey9800

    @dudeguyhey9800

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for the reply. Do you think it is as loud or louder than an ac 30?

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dudeguyhey9800 I think louder but it's a guess

  • @wangsamps

    @wangsamps

    3 жыл бұрын

    Louder

  • @Stashmanfpv

    @Stashmanfpv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it’s louder!!! I own one and it’s very very loud! Even through a 1x12 it’ll make you spin! 🔥 ✌🏼

  • @grandtechnology
    @grandtechnology Жыл бұрын

    Do you think WANGS AMP is good? SORRY I FEEL NOT,

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes they are great!

  • @BillVerdon
    @BillVerdon2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great... but won't buy ONLY cuz they didn't install a loop... sorry

  • @wangsamps

    @wangsamps

    2 жыл бұрын

    Purist build. Many of the amps purists use have no FX loop They don’t want loops for several reasons. But it was on purpose to fulfill a Certain need

  • @BillVerdon

    @BillVerdon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wangsamps even Marshall put a loop in the 800 reissue series... and include a bypass switch if anyone need it. The majority of amp owners want an effects loop... period. This is preventing folks from purchasing this... trust me. Most people mod their old 800 's by putting a loop.

  • @wangsamps

    @wangsamps

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BillVerdon Yes, we have many amps for those folks 50w HW is specific build theory known as an honorable build. The shortest most direct circuit path. A loop would negate this build theory and purists would not be interested. Remember, the most sought after vintage style amps have no loop for a reason. Signal integrity

  • @matteverett

    @matteverett

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just add a FX loop yourself. It’s not hard at all.

  • @BillVerdon

    @BillVerdon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@matteverett How?

  • @jenniferthomson849
    @jenniferthomson849 Жыл бұрын

    Well china make mashall now anyway

  • @adamalexanderray
    @adamalexanderray3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great, but no effects loop means it’s a no go for me. Also, wang is another word for penis, so that is another issue.

  • @Sticky_Tea

    @Sticky_Tea

    3 жыл бұрын

    Issue? One guy's issue is another guy's feature

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    In China it's actually a well known family name

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol you could also look at it like that ;)

  • @adamalexanderray

    @adamalexanderray

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SonicDriveStudio yes, I’ve come across a few Mr Wang’s in my time.

  • @adamalexanderray

    @adamalexanderray

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Sticky_Tea yeah there’s certainly a divide on the importance of FX loops, but it’s absolutely a feature I need an amp to have. It tends to be players who use their drive from pedals rather than amp preamp that don’t mind an amp with no FX loop, but that’s not for me.

  • @johnanonomous238
    @johnanonomous2382 жыл бұрын

    What excactly does "heavily inspired" mean? Stupid term don'tcha think? Kinda like "for the price or for it's age".

  • @SonicDriveStudio

    @SonicDriveStudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't sound exactly the same. It has warmer mids

  • @DARTH-DISNEY
    @DARTH-DISNEY2 жыл бұрын

    Cool i will be happy to pay 100$ for a Chinese product