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@colinwallace5286

Жыл бұрын

Another channel I really enjoy. I have learned so much over the last four or five years from all of you guys.

@AskZac

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me be a part. Happy New Year, Rhett!

@phoenixzappa7366

Жыл бұрын

Timestamps please!! 🙏

@hdsg8361

Жыл бұрын

love the content happy new year dude please do a vid on the Roland jc Amps love that 80s tears for fears tone

@guyg.9393

Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!

I live within 10 minutes of where Vox used to be in Dartford. It’s now a petrol station. Strange to think it’s where the Amps for the Beatles, Queen, U2, and the early Stones come from… AND the innovator of the Wah pedal. Strange how a little town in Kent could have so much influence on music around the world.

@kentishman5698

Жыл бұрын

Alan, they also had a factory in Erith, i think the building is still there. greetings from a Northfleet boy.

@JB19504

Жыл бұрын

Also strange how a port city on Northwest England called Liverpool would have so much influence on music around the world.

@Steaminlidz

Жыл бұрын

There’s a weird connection between Vox and petrol stations. Have you heard the story about what went in the ground to fill the void when they moved the petrol station up the road? Story is that The Shadows/Beatles/Stones etc used to go on tour with Vox gear (in the early 60’s, before flight cases) and come back with their amps all scuffed. They’d go back to Vox (who they were endorsees for), who would replace them and they’d just go in the shed out the back. Eventually, they ended up with this huge pile of scuffed, roadworn amps. Eventually, they were building on the site of a petrol station down the road and needed a load of backfill to fill in the void where the petrol tanks had been…. I think that would make an interesting episode of Time Team. “Here’s the Vox Superbeatle Paul McCartney played at Shea Stadium” etc.

@nikolaibarbarich7887

Жыл бұрын

I watched a great documentary about that factory. What a story and history they have! Happy new year my pommy brother Nik from Australia

@BeesWaxMinder

Жыл бұрын

@@JB19504🤔 Never Heard of IT!

I'm blessed to have a 95% original tweed Bassman, that most assuredly *looks* its age. How I got it is one of the great pawn-shop find stories. I was in a pawn-shop - ironically about 150yards from the best music store for 100 miles in any direction - when I saw it. Couldn't believe my eyes. Also couldn't believe the price tag: $40...forty *Canadian* dollars. Walked around it, and saw that it was missing a power tube, missing one of the back panels, and missing one of the P10Rs, with an empty space where it was supposed to go. The proprietor must have heard me mumbling about the missing speaker, did some quick mental math, and offered me the amp for 3/4 of the listed price - $30. SOLD! I bit my tongue, plunked my money on the counter, calmly walked the amp to my car, and then drove out of town so fast, you'd think I had just sold baking soda as cocaine to the Hell's Angels and been found out. It'll be about 30 years I've owned it now. I've sunk a wee bit of money into it, in terms of getting someone to make the missing rear panel, buying power tubes and a 4th P10R, a little bit of recapping, and getting it tuned up, but the thirty bucks was well worth it. Decent amp!

@andyginterblues2961

Жыл бұрын

My family had an antique shop. One day a guy brought in a Silvertone Twin Twelve tube amp, two 12" speakers with the head that stores in the speaker cab. It had a few bad tubes. He only wanted $5 for the amp. (beer money) I gave him the $5, there was a radio shop down the street that had the tubes... I eventually sold the amp, which was a mistake, I saw one just like it at a local guitar shop with a $1,200 price tag. I now own a Hot Rod Deluxe, which I would NEVER part with!

@markhammer643

Жыл бұрын

@@andyginterblues2961 I bought the Bassman in late 1992, when the internet was pretty much text-only, and there were considerably fewer wide-circulation guitar mags. I've had my tweed Princeton, that I bought for $50, since 1976 or so, when we had even less information available about gear, and there was really no such thing as "vintage", just "used" and "old". As more and more information about what's desirable, and also what it's worth, becomes available, "bargains" have turned into an endangered species, and pawn-shop prizes are relics of a long-gone past. Glad I was able to get mine while they were still getable. Hope others have had similar luck.

@dustinadair7893

6 ай бұрын

I’ll give ya 60 bucks cash for it. DOUBLE your money!

I played in several bands in college with guys that had Bassman and Vox amps. There weren't too many Marshall amps around as they cost a ton of bucks in the 70's. I remember being invited to play at a frat party with a couple of guys and the other guitarist had set up a very nice Vox AC-100, which was the first one I had ever seen. Had a real nice cabinet with 4 Celestions in it. I hauled in my modified circuit Fender Dual Showman with the dual 15" equipped cabinet and we proceeded to rock that party to the wee hours of the morning. Those were the good old days.

Loved it! So good to see Zac there.

Amazing work as always Rhett. Amps come in all shapes and sizes for all styles and genres. The possibilities are endless, and the history behind each of them shaping music as we know it is beyond invaluable.

Leo descovered a need .... a Need For Tweed!

Nicely put together as always, Rhett. Stuff like this gives me comfort now and I can enjoy vicariously I lived on Fort Myers Beach and lost everything I own in hurricane Ian, including 9 guitars and 5 amps. I'll rebuild, but some of these things, like the guitar I built in '89 and vintage amps that were 50+ years old are irreplaceable. Keep putting your content out so I can keep the dream alive.

When discussing the genesis of the Marshall amp it is simply impossible not to mention the impact of Eric Clapton playing his 1960 Les Paul Standard through a 45-watt model 1962 Marshall 2x12 combo (JTM 45) with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers in 1966. It set the template for all that would follow. He, of course, would go on to 100-watt stacks with Cream.

@KevinVeillon

Жыл бұрын

And it is said that maybe he used a treble booster on this Marshall combo ^^

@cliffords2315

4 ай бұрын

He was made famous with his 100 watt JTM 100 super leads with Cream, they changed Rock n Roll forever

Thank you Rhett! I have never really thought much about the history of amps and the sounds. This was an enlightening video, always enjoy your laid-back approach makes it so easy to watch your videos.

Rhett your videos are always fascinating to watch. Your insight into the world of guitar is amazing. Thank you for the video. Happy new year and cheers from Chicago. 🥃🎉

Thank you for the program!👍

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks Rhett

No great amps would exist if it wasn't for Leo Fender.

Really appreciate your continuity in video content, Rhett. I have the highest hopes for you in 2023 with your new studio. You deserve it man, and look forward to the future content!

Another awesome dive into what makes playing the guitar so special. Thank you, Rhett. Happy new year!

Love the She’s So Heavy riff at 9:25. Probably my favorite Beatles riff and that’s coming from a Beatles fanatic.

@davidkieltyka9

Жыл бұрын

Ironically the original was likely played through a Fender Twin Reverb. ☺️

@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec

Жыл бұрын

Iconic riff indeed. A very heavy thrash/death metal band named 'Coroner' did a surprisingly good cover of that song back in the day. I've heard that riff being ripped off so many times it's insane!

Hey Rhett! Excellent video, you nailed it. 3 of the best.

Yet another amazing, detailed, and educational video Rhett! Love these in-depth videos that sprinkle in history.

Great vid Rhett!!! Love hearing these amps!!!

Agreed... I wish I could afford one of each but it's nice to know that they are still out there. Treat them well!!

Geez! Fantastic job choosing songs that really showcase each amp. It was really cool for me because I generally lack the ability to pinpoint an amp by ear, and having played cheap solid states, I’m fascinated by the differences in a tube amp. Very cool video!

“Finding an amp that you can connect with…”. Yep. You said a mouthful there! I grew up with all these sounds, amps, realities, and can attest to your assertions. Great job! Lots of great info for anyone interested, willing to listen, consider, learn. All of these amps are CLASSICS! Each provides a different flavor and group of sensibilities. Matching the right amp to the means of usage is really important. It’s really important to also note, that while there’s been lots of developments, new products over the intervening decades, there really hasn’t been any major, significant improvements. Aside from a few prohibitively expensive boutique amps, (Duncan’s, Dumbles, Jim Kelley, etc.), nothing significant. Most of the boutique amps are modified Fender, Marshall or Vox circuits. I’ve owned and played Boogie’s, Seymour Duncan, modeling amps, and they’re all very nice, useful. But I recently went back, and sought original Fender, Marshall, and Vox amps, simply because they are the baseline, foundations, of the great sounds and music I so enjoyed. I can hear the young folks Pooh pooing, rolling their eyes, dismissing my assertions. That’s fine! But until something truly better comes along, your just being played for a lot of money and inferior products. I love my Boogie, my Duncan is truly forward looking as a piece of musical gear, but they have their shortcomings. The old Fender’s and Marshall’s, Vox’s have a proven record of functioning and producing truly memorable, musical sounds. That’s why we’re still using, discussing them today. If you’ve got a profiling or modeling amp, and that’s working for you, great! But for me, they’re pale imitators of older iterations, lacking the bloom, compression, complexity, dwell, dispersion of the original tube amps. It’s just not even close. Great job Rhett.

Fantastic episode with great sound demos!

Great video Rhett - enjoyed the background info - all great amps, but I’d go with the AC30 too 🤘

Thanks for another great and informative video. Happy New Year!

Cool video! I love a strat because every nuance of a player’s technique is out front. I’m thankful I learned on one.

Last week I was searching for this exact video, so glad you made it!

great video Rhett! this was very insightful

Thank you for your continued work in the guitar community. Always look forward to your vlogs. Have a happy new year and continued success in 2024. Peace!

Great video! I am an amp head as well... ever since I was a teenager when I grabbed some friend's crappy department store guitar with 3-4 strings at a party, plugged it into an amp that roared and amazed my friends haha! Happy New Year Rhett.

Rhett, Great video. ...and I have to tell you that you made that Vox sound so sweet with your playing!

Great video! Great Ampeg head in the background, too! 😁

Great work Rhett! Gear exists to inspire players, so yeah, the music, people, and culture that we know would be unrecognizable without the amps you mentioned. I refer all my students to your page to learn more about tone. You're killin it brother. Happy New Year!

Great video I learned a lot and the plexi Hendrix tone, was spot on.

I also love the VOX sound! Happy New Year Rhett!

Happy New Year, Rhett! And a mid 60s AC30 is my absolute dream amp, would love to have one.

Thank you for this video man !!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great information! And a great video too, thanks for sharing 🤘

I am not a guitarist, I play drums, but yours is one of my favourite channels. Another very enjoyable video. Happy new year.

I always love the abrupt start to these videos

Nice to see Ask Zack in the video. He has such informative videos on guitar gear

Rhett, you are a Happening on KZread of its own worth. I wish you a lot of Luck with your Studio and everythig that is going on right now. Greetings from Germany

Your videos are always great. 👍

The gear geek in me wants to thank you for this video. Good stuff, Rhett!!!

Great amp history info and a shout out to your guest too. 👍👍

Great work! Thanks for this very informative video.

Rhett why you always gotta make me always tone chase😂. Your sound is always on point. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Awesome video Rhett!

Totally agree with your take on the vox, cool video thanks for sharing

The Beatles didn’t put Vox on the map - The Shadows did. Their place in the canon of UK pop/rock music cannot be underestimated. A lot of those 60’s bands that became hugely influential’s home-grown guitar hero was Hank Marvin from the Shadows. It was his needs that directly led to the development of the AC30 from the AC15. (Needing to be clean at higher volumes and getting over the screaming for Cliff Richard, who he and the rest of the The Shadows were the backing band for).

Nice to see Zac making an appearance here, and a great caption for him 😅 Cool video!

Production is getting next level dude.

Man I love the tones a vox can kick out. Great video. The story of early rock was written by these amps

Saw Billy Gibbons being praised for his playing, and guitar and song. His response, “and when it’s Louuud…” with an assuring nod that said, THAT’s the Good stuff. When it hits your bones just right, it addictive to hear. To have your own hands making those sounds is such an uplifting thing. I’ll never stop playing. Thanks Rhett 🤙🤙

Great video Rhett!

You really nailed this one with a lot of great history research!

Nice, new amp video. love your content man

I started out as an acoustic rocker back in the 70's. When I started getting seriously into electric guitar, a really experienced player educated me that an electric guitar is only half of the instrument It is only a complete instrument when plugged into its other half, the amp. I still firmly believe that to this day. Great video!.

Really nice look at these iconic amps, Rhett. Would love to see you do a comparo with the new Quilter Superblocks that emulate these same amps. I have the UK and love it, but have no idea how close it really comes with the Marshall and Vox emulations. Happy New Year!

I love how often you bring on other experts in addition to yourself

Awesome shout-out to Zach! Been watching him since he had 500 subs, lol. I have lots of experience with all three brands and the specific models - other than the AC50. They are all GREAT. No sane person could argue otherwise. But for me it's Fender. I love the tweeds, of course, but out of every amp I've ever owned, the one that just puts me in tone heaven is my '69 Princeton Reverb, drip edge with a Celestion G10 I stole from my '96 Prosonic (a horribly underrated, under-appreciated amp). Excelllent video Rhett!

I am seriously in love with the Bassman cleans for my guitar tones! My modded Marshall tones are where it’s at for me with heavier down to classic rock tones. I have an amazing Lee Jackson designed amp that allows me to get all of those sounds. When I get compliments on my sounds and people see how little I actually use it blows their minds! If it’s not broken then there’s nothing to fix!

Great video Rhett! I loved your Hendrix jam! And you could olay more Beatles on that lush AC-30 all day and it would suit me!!! I've been following Zack for a while and I agree, his videos are full of incredible information! Keep it up, my friend! You are amazing in your content, delivery and musicianship!🎼🎶🎸

@henryimmler8329

Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year bro!!!

Happy New Year dude. Love the amp on the back, the Dumble clone. I’ve checked the Phil McKinght review and it’s probably the best sounding amp out there. Phenomenal.

The ac15 is my one amp! Great video rhett

Yeah, Zach is an amazing guy. I'm absolutely subscribed to his channel. Very knowledgeable and down to earth. Also, yeah, that AC30 is killer, I just can't do that weight though. But man it's killer

This is a great video. Thanks! I have a suggestion that you might like. How about a multi part series on the amps of rock going from the 50's right up to today.

you're so enthusiastic...and interesting chap. well done matey uk

Amps! Love 'em. I found heaven when I bought an original 1960 Fender Concert-Amp. I consider it a 59 Bassman in brown tolex. It like the bassman has 4 10" speakers. It has the same output transformer as the 59 bassman. The main difference is the harmonic tremolo of the Concert. Dreamy and so satisfying tremolo. Not quite a '59 bassman, but is is darn close and can get that sound if you want it. But can also give you a trem sound that is maybe the best Fender ever put in an amp.

Great vid dude I love amps. I’ve been watching zac for about a year I think maybe longer his passion for a telecaster convinced me to buy on they truly are great versatile guitars they plug into anything and sound great but back to the amps I don’t have a 30 but I have an ac15 they’re just so good I could never imagine how someone wouldn’t like that tone and that’s just with one speaker. Zac referred to the alnico blue I don’t have that speaker mine is the Celestion greenback but none the less I love it

Love Zac's channel! Been following him for a while.

This was such a good, concise look at 3 legendary amps. I also really loved that little snippet of "Bad", which is my favorite U2 song and a riff that I've been practicing for years! The "Tie Your Mother Down" riff was well done too! I currently play through a Fender Blues Jr. that sounds like a Vox AC15 and I love it.

Oh my this was so good I'm going to watch it later on tomorrow and maybe even tonight again Happy New Year to all

Great to see you give Townshend recognition for his contributions. He pressured Jim Marshall to make the amp louder so he could be heard above Moon.

I love Zac's t-shirt showing a 6V6 push pull circuit with 12AX7 in the preamp stage! This looks much used design looks suspiciously like a Fender Twin circuit. One of the guitarists at school (late 60s) traded his big amp for a Fender Twin and was amazed at how loud it was, assuming that it was very powerful. I look at the back and said nope, 6V6 push pull delivers 14 Watts RMS. The amazing volume was more about speaker efficiency. Great video again Rhett.

Merci for this. Only regret is that you mentioned Brian May for the Vox 30 without mentioning his inspiration, Rory Gallagher.

Thanks. This was the essential history lesson.

Thanks so much for your videos Rhett! So much information and you can play 👍🇦🇺

Love musical history, thanks!

Happy new year !

Happy New Year and thanks for yet again another great video! I too find the AC30 hard to beat. The funny thing is that it's Top Boost channel preamp is almost identical to the 5F6A/JTM45 circuit (literally a few component values and one wire needs to be changed, topology is the same). So all 3 of the greatest amps ever have pretty much the same preamps. Power amps and transformers differ (and so do the speakers usually used with either of them) a lot so they end up sounding very different still.

Solid video. Good history lesson.

I’m currently building a 59 tweed bassman. I’ve never played one before so I’m in for a surprise.

I had a fender bass man head that powered a 4 x 12 cabinet playing a Fender Precision 1962 RE-issue. Miss those days. Great video wish I could own one of each.

Excellent video!

The one element that the modeling amps can never reproduce is chance of "Happy accidents" produced by the interaction of gear and player and the the spontaneous inspiration and joy these accidents produce, as Paul McCartney put it,the tube and analog gear is more " fuck -upable".Until programmers can find a way to introduce these random elements , the tube amp will rule.

(Idle interest) I recently bought a Morgan AC 20 in part because of your and Ricks video. I'm happy I did. Thanks Rhett... and Rick!

I'm in UK, and I always look forward to your videos. My ideal amp set up would be a fender deluxe 40 tweed, marshall blues breaker and vox ac30. These to me are the trinity of sound

I am a Fender amp guy Blues Jr, Pro Jr, Princeton, Deluxe Reverb a vintage Bassmen head and Vibrolux. I respect all the other amp makers but the Fender fits my style and ear. Happy NewYear!!

After many trades starting with a blues Jr. I landed on a AC15C1X Blue. Love it. Beast of an amp, not cheap build like fender's. They are heavy af though for 15watt, feels double the weight of a BJR.

A video on the three most iconic Amps shaping the modern guitar sound (last 20 years) would be interesting as well. Happy New Year! 🎉

@bls8959

Жыл бұрын

No iconic amps have been made in past 20 yrs

That marshall is godly JESUS CHRIST WHAT IS THAT TONE I want one now 😆 great....

Gigging in the 80's with my Fender Twin was pure joy. I cried for two days when I had to sell it. Love your videos Rhett.

@schmoemi3386

Жыл бұрын

But having to carry it is no joy at all... 😅

Great video and background, thanks Rhett. These amps are amazing when played on their own, but I can only imagine what a rig with an AC30, Marshall 1959SL 100-watt, and Fender Bassman would sound like...it must be glorious! I have a lower wattage rig that is similar: a Vox AC15 Twin with Celestion Blues, a Marshall SV20H (20-watt plexi) and a Fender Tweed Deluxe reissue (12 watt, mods include Celestion Blue speaker + 12AX7 in v1), and I can honestly say that I will never need another amp ever again. You can combine Vox/Marshall/Fender amps together to get an infinite array of tones and make them sound like pretty much anything. Life long learning at its best.

Would love to see an Ampeg video used for guitar. Amazing Amp for guitar and also bass. The v4 sounds huge

I agree with your choices!! They are the greatest of all time. The Fender deluxe Reverb is another great Amp. I found the amp that speaks best to me... theFriedman BE100. Thanks for sharing!!

We're all suckers for our amps! Thanks for your take, well played I might add.

Really 2 legends . The bassman and the ac30