I really loved doing this video. It makes me realise just how much I love Eric Claptons playing, especially how much the 80s stuff influenced me while I was learning to play. As much as I love many other players, I guess Eric will always be no1 for me. Cheers, Lee

@Fret-knot

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he is God, so it makes sense.

@wildeyedherman3102

2 жыл бұрын

When I heard the opening solo, Lee, I thought to myself…”damn, he sounds like Clapton! The mannerisms are all there…” Nicely done. Someday I’ll tell ya the story about meeting Clapton’s half brother, Edward Fryer. 🤣🤣🤣

@richfahey

2 жыл бұрын

My first real concert was Eric Clapton in 85 on his Behind the Sun tour. He was on fire at that show. I’ve seen him several times since but nothing has been as good as that show. I think he felt like he had something to prove or some emotions to exorcise on that tour.

@setra23

2 жыл бұрын

Shame he's a racist, anti-science/fact moron.

@stevedarby1099

2 жыл бұрын

I am with you there Lee... I have been playing 35 years and listened to many MANY players. But always come full circle to EC and I can never escape his influence on my playing. Phil palmer put it all into perspective when you Interviewed him. Phil has seen it ALL and was in awe of EC's playing (eg badge) compared to the widdle stuff. I must have played Journeyman to death (that and holy mother from August) and from the cradle as a youngster 😁😁

Proud SLO 30 owner here. No other amp has made me want to play guitar more, it’s incredibly inspiring and versatile. Tone that makes you smile.

@AndiKravljaca

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Had mine for over a year now and I'm still not okay. Amazing sound.

@stratrat57

2 жыл бұрын

But the $$$$$$!

@MattMitrisMGM

2 жыл бұрын

@@stratrat57 All the reason to appreciate it more my dear. Do yourself a favor and part with some of your fun coupons.

@stevestevens1457

Жыл бұрын

Even more proud pre-BAD SLO-100 owner here 😁

@Mujcanal

Жыл бұрын

Is ok for home playing ?

The Captain absolutely tore it up on the intro! And u knew it when he was jumping right out of his seat at the end..! Awesome job guys..love to see u feeling it..🤘😜🎸💪❤️🔥

interesting soldano fact - most 80s hard rock/hair metal bands recorded their albums using a soldano amp paired with a kramer super strat or a les paul regardless of what they use on tour.

Look at Pete's reactions at 18:00 and 18:34. He has just had a Soldano moment. Those amps truly make you smile. You will never plug into an amp that will make you feel any better. You will hear the best tone you ever produced. I highly recommend them.

@0megalul309

2 жыл бұрын

a wizard does it too.

I’m not usually doctor high praise, but it’s time has come. The Captain is an excellent role model for guitar playing and as a business person. Showing that Hard work, perseverance, humility, integrity and positivity bring rewards. If you keep with things they get better and better with time. You guys are refreshing in a world of the braggadocio show offs.

@deplinenoise

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@stoneysdead689

Жыл бұрын

Ppl "show off" because they think that if they want ppl to watch their videos, to want to learn from them- then they have to be seen as the best player. I get it, I don't think it works that way but- I can see why they would expect it to. The truth is though- ppl seem to care more about liking you and being entertained than they do your skill level. The guys who figure that out- like Phil, Captain, etc.- do well.

@disco4535

Жыл бұрын

Lmaooo they're literally salesmen. Literally. Have you ever seen them badmouth anything in these videos, or say they sound bad? Hmmm, I wonder why? And I am not in anyway insulting them. This is their job. And it's our responsibility as consumers to try things ourselves to see what is actually good

@stoneysdead689

Жыл бұрын

@@disco4535 Actually- maybe you should watch more often, they say bad stuff about gear all the time. They don't dog on it- they just say things like "I don't prefer this tone." or "You can get this same thing cheaper." etc., etc. They coined the phrase "jafod"- "just another f67cking over drive"- to explain to us how most overdrives sound alike and aren't in anyway special- so we should just get the cheapest one or- look for the few that do have something special about them. You couldn't be more wrong buddy- maybe next time watch before you speak.

@disco4535

Жыл бұрын

@@stoneysdead689 I've only been watching for 7 years. They never bad mouth anything. Even the cheap stuff. What's funny is all the praise they gave the Katana in that video, and then Pete in this one mentions people "buying an expensive guitar and then buying a Katan, like cheap tires on a Ferrari". All good. I'd do the same things if I was a salesmen.

You guys play better and better together every time you do videos like this. Really cool!

The SLO-mini is essentially identical to the Friedman, Diezel and Bogner mini amps. They’re all the same size, same specs, same price, have the same effects loop and back panel layout and are all marketed as mini high gain amps with a lower gain mode. Also, all four brands are owned by Boutique Amps Distribution. Would be an interesting shootout to see what the differences actually are between the four.

@stratrat57

2 жыл бұрын

I'm wanting either the SLO or Diezel. Side by side comparison would be sweet. I follow George Lynch's style....he's played both of those brands.

@joesmith8398

2 жыл бұрын

Most likely all four are manufactured overseas in the same factory.

@stevestevens1457

Жыл бұрын

Wait, BAD bought Diezel and Bogner too?

@Muddybagclean

Жыл бұрын

Anybody know where they are made? I assume all made in the same factory.

How could you possibly forget Eddie Van Halen which is probably Mike’s best story.

I just bought a SLO 30 (from Andertons). I know there’s always a honeymoon phase with any new gear, but wow, just wow! Instant rock crunch, amazing clean tone and unbelievable high gain awesomeness! Apparently, it’s difficult to find a bad setting! I’ve been lucky enough to have many of the ‘classic’ high-end amps over the years. None of them have given the instant ‘wow’ quite like this one. I’m just grinning every time I play it. It’s making me want to go and play guitar more. I can’t gush about it enough! I’ll see how I feel about it in 6 months, but currently my instinct is telling me it’s a keeper!

Our local guitar store had a used SLO 100 back a few years ago. Oh my gosh. I have never heard/felt a guitar amp sound like that before. It was truly an experience.

The Opening Jam blew me away. The tone and rhythm were on point.

Great demo guys and the Captain just keeps getting better! 🎸💯

Warren Haynes is the reason I started wanting a Soldano

@leehanley9149

2 жыл бұрын

Same here 👍

Wow Lee, I've been watching forever and your solo skills have really improved! Way to go man.

Awesome vid! Many thanks to the folks at Andertons music!

Pete’s face when crunch mode was engaged. Priceless.

Great job guys. Love it

Dude Lee’s chops have gotten so good. It’s inspired me to get some good practice in today.

Great video and awesome amps!

I appreciate the demo of the mini, the sound with the master cranked was unexpected. And wow does it sounds good.

Excellent - I was hoping someone would do a side by side of the SLO 30 and SLO Mini. Thanks guys!

@Sticky_Tea

2 жыл бұрын

Euge Valovirta also did one, great channel 👍🏻

@guitardave

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sticky_Tea yeah, seen it - been subscribed to his channel for a few months now, some great content on there.

Pete's tele sounds amazing. Tasty jam guys. Thanks

Love the review. The SLO 30 sounds like an incredible amp. You mentioned it would be in your top 5 "bucket list" of amps. i would love to know, what else would be in Lee & Petes top 5 amps?

Man, that is a great sounding piece of equipment. Hearing Pete play Parisienne Walkways was unexpected but it sounded awesome.

I've been watching this channel for a million years, probably first time leaving a comment, sorry guys! That thing Capt started playing at 38:26 made me instantly smile! So, groovy! Thank you very much for that : )

Best intro solo you guys have ever done

Captain I love hearing you that rendition of Badge at the beginning. Awesome, sir

Tried an SLO 30 for the first time a few days ago and I was shocked by how great it sounded. Never played a Soldano before and now I want one.

Get it, Lee!! Great job, guys

That intro was really good guys.

Man that SLO 30 kicks ass! Great sounding amp!

I thought "Dirty Boulevard" era Lou Reed before you even mentioned him as a user -- the Soldano amp has a very distinctive character, more than I would've guessed. Great demo, guys!

Btw, I strongly recommend some sort of studio headphones (they don't have to be pricey) to get accurate sound when listening to these awesome videos. Great stuff, Andertons, keep on rocking!

Excellent video! I’m an SLO-30 owner and user, and you guys really did it well! And now I’ll soon be an SLO Mini owner as well! Cheers 🍻

@guitardave

Жыл бұрын

How do you find the mini compares? Can you get it to sound the same if you run it through the SLO-30 power section?

@jimiraybeckton

Жыл бұрын

@@guitardave I’d say tonally it’s 95% there. But there’s always something about what the power section of an amp does that really can’t be replicated. The sound “atoms” just do something a little different to the ears haha. But ya, with very similar settings it gets 90-95% there, tonally

@guitardave

Жыл бұрын

@@jimiraybeckton that’s good to know, have you tried running the fx send from the Mini to the fx return of the SLO-30, so the Mini is going through a tube power section? I wonder if they’d sound closer doing that.

@jimiraybeckton

Жыл бұрын

@@guitardave I haven’t. I might give that a shot though!

@guitardave

Жыл бұрын

@@jimiraybeckton if you do I’d love to hear your thoughts on it afterwards :-) I really want to get a SLO-30 but I just can’t afford it, so I’m wondering about the Mini running through the power section of my existing EVH 5150.

This is most noticeable on the LP. The LP is not muddy it just sounds fantastic.

I always wanted a Soldano but I don't have the space or use for the big ones. But this Mini or the Synergy Module just might do the trick, paired with something like a Torpedo CAB. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it very much, especially the obvious Clapton vibes. Clapton from the Captain!

I keep fantasising about a Lee Jackson / Metaltronix mini head. One can but dream... Great video guys and ripping tones! Carlo 👍🏼🎸

17:48 - that's what this amp does best. Great cleans, great overdrive, but the crunch mode is absolutely world class.

I am also a huge Clapton fan. For me Journey man, unplugged waa my earlier education then my ultimate was from the cradle. Where I first noticed the Soldano super powered Blues. With his signature stratocaster's as well as vintage ES-335 Absolutely love that tone

that strat is just beautiful

I miss Gary Moore🥺he was just wow,pure emotion,fire and soul.

I bought an SLO100 two years ago. Finest guitar amp I’ve ever played.

I saw EC at the round house in 1991 as a 3 piece with Phil Collins and Greg. He played for around 10 minutes on stage on his own with his cranked and dimed SLO 100 wow !! You could tell he was channeling Jimi..

Man the mini one sounds crazy!! Sounds better than the big one to my ear!

what a beautiful strat that is !

I realize that traditionalist will always say the greatest amps of all time is either Marshall, Fender, or Vox. But if Soldano had existed in the 60s, I think people would definitely be giving it consideration as the greatest amp ever made. It is truly incredible.

@bassplayer2011ify

2 жыл бұрын

Soldano came about pretty much the same way Boogie did. Michael Soldano started as an amp modder, the original SLOs were based on the Boogie Mark 2. The reason it never took off is because Saldano was basically a one man operation up until recently. And they were basically used as studio weapons through out the 90s along with the Boogie Mark 2c+ and Mark 3.

@trevor4533

2 жыл бұрын

The only ones that would say those 3 are the greatest amps are boomers, and those that haven't tried many amps lol. The Trainwreck Express is probably the greatest amp ever made.

That Gary Moore and BB King recording is an aboslute masterpiece, easily a candidate for most epic guitar recording ever! It's been one of my favourites for a while now.

Pete's purple tele makes every amp sound great.

I am pretty sure Clapton used a JCM800 boosted by a Boss HM-2 primarily on Behind the Sun, a Sessionette 75 on August, and ended up with a Soldano on Journeyman through Mark Knofler, and retired Blackie for his Famous First Signature Strat with the Lace Sensors and 25db midboost and through the touring cycle that included 24 Nights. I think the Fender Dual Showman was also almost ever present from Blind Faith through the late 80's for some live tones. I love all of his guitar tones but Journeyman has got to be top five for me. Great playing in that intro guys. Way to show how incredible these amps (And those Guitars) are.

That little Slo sounds killer!

You obtained your top merit badge with the intro

Love my SLO-30!

I owned a Soldano SLO 100 back in the early 90's...it was a real 'paint peeler'..ridiculously loud. I had trouble finding places and occasions deserving of it's use LOL

Yes the SLO came before the 5150. EVH used an SLO on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge album as he was prototyping the 5150.

@ChrisRash

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite EVH tone

@moronfromouterspace2972

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisRash Me too.

@rkseventyfour

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisRash me too

Ok. Freakin' Hell's Bells!! That may just be the best sounding mini solid state amp I've ever heard?! Definitely a potential studio ace up the sleeve show stopper IMO.🤯 Me most seriously wanty. I must haves the mini. Wowzerz.😯 Best demo yet chaps! Especially within the most recent YT deluge, and a much shorter to boot!🙃 Triple Lindy!!! WooHoo!

That is the best opening jam so far

Very Impressive knowing Eric Clapton’s Sound was coming from this amp makes Me want more, I just purchased THE CREAM DRIVE Because I Love that Eric Clapton Sound 👍👍🎶🎶🎸Would Love to hear a Demo of that pedal with Your take on His Sound.

Gary used the SLO on the Crunch mode. turned his volumes down for clean. boosted it with a tube screamer for solos.

I love how tight these amps sound!

I agree with Lee, if you got that amp you have to respect it and use its own overdrive

Andertons have the best shipping prices to Au I've seen from any UK company. WELL DONE! (Most UK and US small business are hopeless at international shipping and the prices are drop dead outrageous)

That Mini is surprisingly good. I'd love to use one as a second amp in my rig. It would sound great beside my Peavey Classic 30.

Opening jam kicked ass.

43:18 It's like someone started playing bass. The 30 sounds fantastic!

sounded unreal tbf but all i could think when you played the LP was man that is an EXPENSIVE tone haha

I got the neural SLO 100….such a good plug-in

Mike Soldano said that the mini has the same circuit as the larger SLO except that it uses transistors in the place of where the tubes are placed.

The Les Paul sounded so good through that amp, WOW!!

I must've watched Clapton Live at the Royal Albert Hall a hundred times.

Pete needs to learn some Ratt and Dokken riffs for these higher gain amp videos.

I’m a Soldano SLO30 owner. Had it for 1 month and it’s going back for a Mesa MkVII. Slo30 is cool if u like the classic rock thing with a little extra charge in it but that’s about it

I always smile when I am doing something else but listening to the Jam and I hear a tasty nice riff, then turn around to find out it’s Lee. It would be easy to just sit back and let Pete, Rebea or Chapman do the gunslinging. Captain can swing his own axe with the best.

Check out what amp Mesa Boogie copied when making their Dual rectifier amps. Might be quite interesting. Mike was and is the original as it gets.

22:12, that Pete's face when he likes a piece of gear... 😁

I was listening to this video through laptop speakers until they started to play. Headphones on when Pete starts playing.

Think the strat is a pre-2008 due to the bridge saddles. Looks and sounds great!

If I had to describe the sound of the 30 it would be what you get if you had a 3 way love triangle between an AC 30, Marshall JCM 800, and a Bogner Alchemist. The responsiveness of that amp is simply insane! Its tonal range seems to have all bases covered and no real shortcomings anywhere. They should call it the Soldano Do-all 30. I cannot believe how exquisite the crunch and drive channels are on that thing! I used to think that when it came to onboard Overdrive channels that the Crate Blue Voodoo was the best I had heard but Holy M.O.G this thing is stellar. Moving on to the mini; with the LP running through it I have to say it would be a fantastic choice for someone looking to do AC/DC covers. I use very high quality audiophile headphones and would be interested how it sounds live but that little bugger has some seriously valvey sounding tones to it and definitely is down with the business. To that I have to say not all solid state amplifiers are created equal and even when they are not primarily looking to be a modeling or valve emulating amplifier in function some of them are built to such a quality that to an untrained ear there is minimal discernable difference in tone if any. The mini IMO has that character if you play with the EQ a bit. Thanks for sharing now I need to start saving my butt off to get a Soldano Do-All 30 lol!

Wow! That mini slo sounds surprisingly good. I can’t believe it doesn’t have any chubes in it. Great video 👍

The captain owned the intro solo

Soldanos are seriously nice amps. You can play any genre on them. Little known Fact, whilst Mike Soldano was repairing Eddie Van Halen's Plexi Eddie borrowed a SLO100 and fell in love with it. It was then used on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge album and as the basis for the Peavey 5150.

@crsantin

2 жыл бұрын

Eddie actually purchased two of them from Mike Soldano. One was a purple tolex. He played it live at the Cabo Wabo gig. You can watch the boots on KZread and you’ll see it on stage.

@ivorharden

2 жыл бұрын

@@crsantin and now Danish Pete has a purple a slo30.

Literally just had an opportunity a couple weeks ago to play through a SLO-30 at a local guitar shop. It was simply the best amp I've ever played, both clean and overdriven. Hoping to get a kidney up for sale here soon. ;-)

It goes to 11. I love that.

That opening jam .... the amp isn't bad either 😜

Gary Moore's solo in the cover of Shapes of Things is a real barn burner. Probably in the top 10 solos from the 80's imo. Love to have that 30! Yes, I quit getting guitars and on a quest for amps!

@j.reveille6815

2 жыл бұрын

Live version on we want Moore is legend status.

EVH played on a SLO and it became the basis for the 5150

Lee's always had great phrasing

24.44 that tone was very nice.

Oh my god that intro JAM. Aye aye Captain. Aye aye 🫡 Edit: Also listening to Pete play makes me want to pick up my guitar and practice hahaha

Please do a TOP 5 amplifiers video

Modelers will never replicate the plasma oozing thru the tubes as hot as the sun!

5:41 when Pete said "Morgan" I thought he was making a Morgan Freeman joke lol shows u what I know 😂

I’m going to be the oddball and say I think the mini sounds better. But both sound great. You could get a MXR 10 band and use it to bump the specific low frequency that the SLO30 has more of and get them even closer. :)

What speakers are in the soldano cabinet used here? they sound great!!!

@howtoshootstraighthtss4948

2 жыл бұрын

V30

BTW when I think SLO-100 I also think on the Warren Heynes to. Les Paul Klone and SLO-100.

Here's a video suggestion for you. Take all the various "premium" mini amps & do a comparison to see if there's actually any difference.

Johnny Depp switch, love it

Holy double cream sandwich man!!!!! By the time Lee switched to his neck pickup I was stood up watching then i found myself watching stood up with both fists in the air punching the sky and shouting "YEEESSSS"!!!and I mean, come on....just...YEEESSSS!!!

The “Sexy Danish Pete and his Magical Purple Tele” is definitely my contemporary influence! EC is cool too.

Check out Just One Night. For Me it's Clapton's best Live album. I was 18 when it came out. It was the soundtrack for the summer of 1980. Great Days.