It's kinda comforting to visit this channel. It's the room that reminds me of a long lost age of guitar shops 50 years gone now. Mainly, it's like a hogwarts professor of affordable mid rock era sweetness.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, thanks for the kind words and support. That picture resonates with me!… I remember the excitement browsing in my local music shops almost (but not quite) that long ago. An Aladdin’s cave of used gear… stacked high with tatty well gigged amps and cabs, second hand guitars. And I do appear to be keeping that ancient tradition alive!! 😆👍

@rickmiller7884

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, Great analogy.

@gbbruno596

2 жыл бұрын

Same vibe exactly

@peterjohnson4932

2 жыл бұрын

I'm old enough to remember those shops. Sadly missed.

@jeremymiller6933

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's such a chill vibe here. There's gear everywhere and no one is trying to sell anyone anything. Tasteful playing vs mindless shred.

This was DEFINITELY worthwhile. As you say at the beginning, the amp is almost as much an instrument as the guitar. I was surprised at just how much the tones varied. I don't know that any one amp was better than the others. They all just sounded different and good.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Scott 😎👍

@SimonRobinson137

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah - exactly - it's all about finding what works for you at this level.

@lesterpaul9657

Жыл бұрын

And it' s always two pairs of shoes if you' re in a studio or stage situation.

I look forward to every new show you put out. Not only are you entertaining and informative, but you have a way to really connect with me. So casual and relaxed, your show is like coming in to your favorite pub or coffee shop. I was really taken aback by the Blackstar's versatility. It sounded very good with everything you put to it. The Vox really shone with the Casino, and probably should be sold as a pair. The Supro and Fender were similar with my vote going to the Supro. I can't wait to see what's next! From Wyoming, cheers...

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jorge, thanks for the kind words and support man it’s appreciated! 🙏☺️ The Blackstar is actually the one I use most for guitar demos… it seems a lot easier to dial in a great or ‘pleasing’ sound, but yes the others when matched with the right guitar can shine also. I think my demonstration may have worked! 😆👍

Great comparison video, especially the use of different guitars. Found your channel some time back by accident, so glad I did. Possibly some of the most honest reviews on KZread. No gimmicks, no trying to sell the latest thing, or biases because of the cost or brand. Keep up the good work.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, glad you found us and I appreciate the kind words and support! 😎👍

Great stuff. I enjoy hearing you play quite a bit. The different amps and guitars is a bonus. Thanks again brother~!

I think you did a great service to all of us. I’m trying to decide on an amplifier you have really helped me. Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it. Keep doing what you’re doing.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers John!

Awesome video as always. it was fun to hear the differences between some nice reasonable tube amps with a variety of guitars. Gosh every time you play that casino I fall more in love with it

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! 😆👍

Hey Colin. Great video. Loved the comparisons and the way you presented them. Just stumbled on your channel the other day and its now one of my favorites. Appreciate the time and effort you put into these.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Hey John, thanks for the kind words and support glad you found us! 😎👍

Took me a while to find the time to sit down - beer in hand - and enjoy this one. Wow! I didn't expect the Casino with Vox to just kill it. And your playing was super.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob that’s appreciated! 😎👍

I could watch these types of videos all day long my friend...w you leading the way of course..lol..great work man and as always tyvm for always featuring epiphone guitars...you know where the good stuff is at🤘😀🎸

Great comparison thx! The Vox AC10 is my fav amp for sure, it has the most chime, clarity and character i.m.o. The blues junior is always a great clean amp and pedal platform. The Supro is last for me but they all get the job done pretty well.

Surprised at how much I liked the tone of the Blackstar. It obviously has less street credit than those more iconic brands but on numerous occasions it made me sit up snd listen🤔 As always, a comprehensive and well laid out review, I trust this channel!

The “arse looper”!!! Love it. Good video. Tube amps have a sound that to my ears, is fuller, richer, or deeper. My old fender hot rod deluxe from the nineties is still my personal favorite amp. But in your lineup here, I found the Supro sounded the best. My only tube screamer clone is an old Joyo vintage overdrive. It’s cheap but honest, and gives me enough drive to get there. The SGs all sound good but very similar in overall tone. Keep up the excellent work man, you’re the only guy whose videos I like anymore. Maybe it’s because we’re similar in age, or that we like similar music. I enjoyed this one !

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonathan, the hot rod deluxe is still one of my regular choices… no surprise it’s one of the most popular amps out there. Thanks for the kind word and support it’s really appreciated! 😎👍

Wow was really surprised I nailed the SG test! Cheers for your great videos!

Very very cool shootout, Col. Intelligent use of the Glooper (Gluteal Looper). As a predominantly P90 player I fancy the AC10. Had to sell my AC15 last year due to poverty and I miss the hell out of it. Rock on, brother.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, the AC10 has got that sound but it’s fussy and it’s stupidly loud so not really good for home use. I use the AC15 mostly which bizarrely is much more controllable and neighbour friendly and worth the extra if you can imho. Glooper out! 😆👍

@terrytrapp6036

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas I can definitely agree with that! I own the ac10 and never take it past 2/3 on the volume controls

@pharmerdavid1432

Жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Oh shit, Jack Fossett made me buy the AC-10C1, but maybe should have gotten the AC-15C1??

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

@@pharmerdavid1432 The AC10 still rocks!... and you can also look forward getting an AC15 later! 😆👍

Thank you so much for making this video. I have the same Sire Telecaster as you, love that guitar. I'm using a Fuchs amp with mesa thiele 1x12 speaker. Getting some very interesting tones from this setup. Keep the great content coming!

Great recording, can really hear that "bottom end" coming through in some of these. 😂 - thanks for the run down!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man! 😎👍

Love the mini amp thumbnails on the bottom left. Making tracking what amp you are on super easy. Well done.

New subscriber and I really like your channel. These are are all amps that would be up my alley and I like that your using guitars that many of us working guitarists use. Thanks for the content and hello from Nebraska USA.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and support glad you found us! 😎👍

Thanks Colin, this really shows how a finding the right amp to match the your guitars makes a difference. Of the four amps you mentioned I have not owned a Supro and am thinking about getting Delta King 10, thanks again and I am looking forward to you next video for this upcoming Friday.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tom 😎👍

Man this was great! You managed to help me validate to my wife why I have so many amps and guitars! The Casino is a very nice guitar! Cheers and stay safe.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dude, thanks for checking in and have a great weekend! 😎👍

@texasbootlegger3752

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas 👍

Enjoyed the video great playing to compare sounds on amps. You made that Casino sound great didn't even know I needed one till now. Looking forward to next video.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, yes an affordable Casino! 😜

Great vid, really cool comparisons. Vox seemed to stand out on its own more from the others to my ears. Really liked the Blackstar also esp w the LP. If I was to buy one though I think it’d be the Blues Jr

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, they are all really good and in this comparison I wasn’t able to demonstrate individual strengths etc… but my personal go to is the blackstar for it’s nice tight crunchy tones… but it doesn’t really chime quite as well as the others.

Your thoughts about the Casino toward the end of the video are the similar to the thoughts I had when you were playing it. You both sounded great on all the amps. Actually everything sounded wonderful. I liked all of those amps. I was rooting for the VOX and SUPRO, but the Fender and Blackstar performed amazingly well. I'd be happy with any of them. I'm years away from being able to make any amp sound good. This video gives me a base mark to go over when I add a tube amp.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man! 🙏☺️ they are all great amps and whatever you end up with they will make you sound better… that certainly works for me! 😆👍

@pinkiewerewolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristasI like the Blackstar Studio 6L6 so much that I ordered the EL 34 Studio yesterday. I thought about a DV Mark 40 watt amp and in my world that means that I might end up with it too, somewhere down the road. For right now, the Studio and the money I saved buying it, I put into a DigiTech Trio+ Looper and Effects pedal. I may trade my solid state amps for one or two of the other lil amps.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

@@pinkiewerewolf I don't think you can go far wrong with those Blackstar's Pinkie... loads of vintage crunch and as much overdrive as you can handle with the benefit of a master volume to dial it in at 'neighbour friendly' or 'neighbour annoying' volume as the mood takes you! 😆👍 Cheers brother.

@pinkiewerewolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Cheers Colin. Thanks for all you do!

Amazing chap. One of the guitarists in our band regularly uses his AC15 on gigs, and christ is that thing loud. In any of the clubs we play in over here it's perfect for like 90% of all applications, it always sounds great too, highly recommended that Vox sound.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alistair, yes the AC15 is just brilliant… quite a step up from this AC10 as it has a bigger box sound and it’s powerful enough to play anywhere 😎👍

@Dreyno

2 жыл бұрын

I always wanted an AC30 but I ended up buying an AC15. Sometimes I wish I’d gone for the AC30 because, well, it’s an AC30. But then I haul out the (surprisingly heavy) AC15 and turn it on and realise how bloody loud it is. As much as I like the idea of an AC30, the AC15 is already overkill for my needs. Of course, having a 50 watt JCM800 head and 4x12 cab in the house, I’m not the most practical of people.

@alastairfoster3955

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dreyno you sir have good taste in amps, that Marshall sounds sweet. And yeah that ac15 is heavy as all hell, lol. Most of the places we play (hotel bars and resto-bars) have a lift. But this one place we go we have to access from the back and its endless stairs, all you can hear is a solid ten minutes of guitarist complaining as he hauls his amp like a pack horse 😆.

@alecboyyes

2 жыл бұрын

I have a mid-70s AC30 as a bedroom amp, sometimes you just have to go for the jugular 😁

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

@@alecboyyes 😆👌

I have the Vox AC10 and two Blackstar amps and a Fender amp and I can truthfully say all these amps sounded good. They all have a different tonality but surprisingly I enjoyed all of them. I regularly play the AC10 because I enjoy the tone and the fact it is so light. Enjoyed the review.

Great review, I have one Blackstar HT5 and I love it, thanks again for this channel

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jose, the Blackstars are amongst my favourites for sure and I also have HT1 and HT20… and a Stage 100! 😎👍

Don’t normally comment but you are so talented and yet so modest. Always enjoy your videos no matter the content. It was certainly cool to see something a bit different!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hector, that's very kind and very much appreciated! 🙏😊 I shall probably dabble with these 'not sure what its about' films from time to time as they are fun to make! 😎👍

Thanks @asslooper! Excellent stuff - well played. Being new to guitar and not being blessed with a trust fund and a country house, I have started off with a Boss Katana. A quick demo in my guitar store of choice showed me that tube amps belong on the stage, in band rooms and in soundproof studios rather than in normal residential situations. Although I am able to hear the differences between your amps, it would be an entirely different (and no doubt more enjoyable) experience to be in the room with a beer in hand. Thanks for your efforts. Have a good 'un!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David, I think with the Katana you made a very good choice for home anyway… I actually got the Vox to use at home but forget about that it only does LOUD… in fact they all do, and the ringing in my ears is testament that! 😆👍

Another great show! Never in a month of Sundays I thought a VOX could sound that good (Marshall guy). I had my money on the Fender, but hey there you go. I love your guitar reviews, but once in a while doing something different to spice things up is a great idea. As always am looking forward to your next episode. Cheers.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ziggy! 😎👍

@gbbruno596

2 жыл бұрын

As a Marshall guy myself, I always acknowledged that a vox clean/slightly crunchy is very hard to beat

@voiceofexperience

2 жыл бұрын

A Vox + an old-school Marshall and I'm set!

Great video. Just discovered this channel and it is excellent. Keep it going mate. For me the little Blackstar is lovely, very soft warm sound to my ears. These little tube amps pack an incredible punch. I'm a Marshall man ( have an Astoria Dual), but my little practice amp is an early 90s Pro Jr. Huge volume for a little 15 watter. Cheers.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

😎👍👍

I have the Studio 10 6L6 version..I love it..especially after replacing the stock tubes. Makes my Tele Thinline sing. Love the content,

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

😎👍

This was very good indeed !!! 👍♥️ Keep it up !

Always dig your videos, Friend. Keep playing!!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Scott! 😎👍

When I first started playing guitar I bought a squier and a Blues Jr in that same tweed configuration from a friend. I did not know much about how amps worked and what the knobs did. However, when I really started to learn how to play and gained a lot of confidence, I decided to buy more gear and learn about other brands and options available in the market. I narrowed down my findings to amps that could be home/room level and a a guitar that differed from the Strat that I already had. I ended up buying the VOX AC10 after demoing it at a store near my house. The Squier quickly sold on the FB market which allowed me to buy a Fender Strat and had some savings which I used to buy the same Epiphone in this video, Goldtop Standard 50’s from the new Inspired by Gibson range. I was so happy with my new gear until I decided to sell the Blues Jr because I was more driven to the sound of the VOX. Seeing this video made me a bit sad because I really liked the Blues Jr and I fully regret selling it. At the time I thought it took up space and I thought I didn’t really need two amps, simply becasue I don’t gig and consider myself a bedroom musician, but knowing what I let go makes me hurt a bit. However, the VOX AC10 is amazing and I really love the amp. I do intend to buy a tweed Jr in the future once I can. Also, the video was great and I have been binge watching some of your other videos, specially the SG one! Epiphone has really done an amazing job to give the customer a Gibson type experience for a much lower price! At first I thought about changing the Pro Buckers for other ones but after really playing my LP I don’t think its neccesary. They are really good! Cheers from Costa Rica!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Federico, thanks for comment man!… yes that’s a good story and shows what I mean that the amps themselves are a different ‘instrument’ it’s easy to forget how much you enjoyed them and let them go, same as guitars sometimes we eventually wonder why we sold them! 🤷‍♂️ The great news is there is so much choice and great things to look forward to owning! 😎👍👍

I love your vibe. Great channel make my day better 😄✌🏻

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man thanks for the support it’s appreciated! 😎👍

Awesome video as always Colin. Thanks mate.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ben! 😎👍

Really like this video, and I prefer it when you play lead over the loop while switching. Really gives a sense of the differences. Great playing too.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John! 😎👍

Another great demo👍 All 4 amps sound terrific, especially with the epi LP probuckers.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

😎👍

Blackstar for me love watching you and the knowledge thank you sir

Great,good way to hear Amos and help to shop for a new one.

I'll tell you this dear brother "accross the pond." Getting back into guitar playing at 52 years old now, I get a whole bunch of great ideas and inspiration from watching your channel's video. I look forward to every video. Whatever the gear may be. You are the greatest ASS-LOOPER GUY there ever was! Cheers, my brother!☺👍 BTW: I just really enjoy watching Andertons and PMT London videos too! I've always modeled my style after European players. David Gilmour, Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, Toni Iommi, Jimmy Page, etc...could go on forever. The fluid-like, European style is my favorite style. God bless you, your channel, and all of your wonderful subscribers.☺💜👍

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Joe thanks for the kind words and support it's appreciated! Great to hear you've picked up the guitar again... I too had a long break and it was so good to be able rediscover the joy of playing and to learn new things and buy the things I was never able to afford back then!. Glad you found us man your in good company!! 😎👍

I really enjoyed this. Hope you do more amps in the future.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David 😎👍

It wasvery helpful. Thank you. Enjoyed your company.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks that’s appreciated, and I enjoyed your company too!! 😆👍👍

I've said it some many times, this channel is amazing.

Interesting to hear the tones back to back. The blues junior to my ears was better than the Supro, but I was also impressed by the Vox. Somehow your little pedal switch dance reminded me of Balou the bear in Disneys Jungle Book for a second or two. Rather entertaining.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

😆👍

Glad you enjoyed making the vid Colin, that's important in the overall scheme of things & we did also. 👍😎 My take in brief... the vox possibly can get harsh /brittle, so needs to be dialed in correctly for each guitar. And the supro perhaps at the other end of the spectrum & could get really dark and muddy. So, quite a bit to think about matching amp to gear, if people just buy on a whim. Cheers.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, yes totally… I didn’t get chance to show each amps individual potential in this film but I did think with some settings the vox sounded a bit brittle (as it needs cranking a bit more) and likewise something the opposite with Supro. Does show how it’s not a one size fits all thing, but all these amps are capable of so much providing you can spend some time working on dialling them in. 😎👍

''Guitaristas and the Arse Loopers'' sounds like a great name of a band, you crack me up sometimes, keep it up.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve! 😆👍

The other side of the tone chain! Very interesting - thanks a lot, Colin! Greetings form Germany!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris… lots to think about eh?! 😎👍

@chrisforever1255

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Liek the Fender and the Blackstar! Looking forward to other episodes of this series (Hope it is one)!

Thank you for this very enlightening video. I’m buying the Supra or Vox based on your video. Loved your full body technique!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, they are great little amps… and I shall let you into a secret, the Supro can sound remarkably like the vox with a bit of dialling in 😜

Brilliant, loved the looping technique. i liked the Vox and the Fender the most, which is handy as I play through an AC30. That Casino really sounded fantastic.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul! I actually use the AC15 more than this AC10 as it has the full top boost and spring reverb… and AC30 with band… they are just the best amps imho. 😎👍

Love this demo mate! They all sound great but for me the vox all day long.👍❤️🎸

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers James, yes that Vox chime is quite intoxicating! 😆👍

Top video mate! It was interesting and relevant

Great video Colin, thanks! Love the Blackstar - it’s like a benchmark for me, if I want a sound with more colour, I’d go for a Vox. I have both 🤗 By the way - your soloing reminds me of Neil Young, but with some nice bluesy chops thrown in!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words man…. I’ll take Neil Young any day! 🙌 So the Blackstar is my ‘go to’ from this collection… easiest to dial in will pretty much do it all were the others can take you to some quite unique places if you have time to get to know them 😎👍

@jordanpratt3821

2 жыл бұрын

I'll be damned,it does sound like Neil young.I Flippin love N young,got to see him at farmaid a few years ago.Lifelong dream come true.

Great video Colin. Good to see the pedals you use. Love the sound of the fender blues and the vox. I mainly use my fender mustang lt50, but just got a Marshall Origin 5 as my first tube amp. Only a hobbyist playing at home so don't need anything to mental. Good little affordable amp and give a good plexi'ish tone. Only downside is it's 8" speaker. Run a Boss ME-80 in the loop for effects. Thanks again for the great content.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Lloyd, yes those little origins are great and I reckon if you can pick up a cheap 1x12 cab to use as an external that would become amazing… and I’m sure the neighbours would love it too 😆👍

@clovergrass9439

2 жыл бұрын

I had the Origin 5, and its sounded a bit boxy. I thought popping a better speaker might help. It got lost in a fire but I picked up the Origin 20 combo, and put in a Celestion 10" made in UK Creamback and it totally kicks butt. I also recently picked up Fender Pro Jr, amazing ...

This is a really excellent video - there are times when I struggle to hear differences between guitars on comparison reviews but your format makes it really easy to hear the different tones when played with the same guitar. Unfortunately as I live in an appartment block I'll never acquire one as I just noodle around with headphones and the amps on Garage Band :) Cheers

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon, that’s appreciated! 😎👍 GarageBand is pretty good to be honest but if you do want to try a cheap tube amp that’s headphone friendly (and doesn’t needs speakers) my home practice amp is the Blackstar HT1HR… 1watt tube amp you can get them for around £200 and they sound brilliant and will give you a full on tube amp experience that only you can hear.

@SimonRobinson137

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas That's really interesting. Unfortunately as I live in Brazil all guitars and amps are generally twice the UK prices, hence me not really being able to buy pedals and just using the ones in GarageBand for example.

Wonderful show, Colin. Certainly proves a certain guitar sounds much better with a certain amp I usually use two twenty watt amps split with a ten band MXR equalizer. Both amps have EL34 tubes. Certainly can get beautiful tone from them I use a MXR delay on one of the amps. Number one guitar used is a 2015 Les Paul Again, great show!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, twin amp setups rule for sure! 😎👍

Ya, I’ll take all 3 my friend. 😁 I have a number of amps as you do. I don’t use the Marshall stack much anymore. You have to crank it up too much to get the wood to sing. I really like a VOX I have with the Celestron gold and balanced Tung-sol tubes I get from a “tube tech’. The bigger amps are just too heavy and Loud. I did sell a 1964 fender proverb before I moved to Michigan. It always had a nice, but particular sound. I tend to gravitate to the VOX amps, but usually switch out all but the power tubes and the speaker(s) to my own taste. 🔊 Love your channel

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, I think I’d have to go with you on that too… Vox probably my favourites and AC30 always in my band rig 👌😎

My AC10! I've been trying to tell people about this amp ever since I first heard it. (PS: Your arse pedal control is truly inspirational, and possibly the most important innovation in musical technique since 2-handed tapping.)

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

😆👍… amazing to think that I may have just earned my place in the history of innovative guitar techniques! 🤣🤣

Welcome back to Colin's Cafe and Pub. Kick back and enjoy a pint or cup and let Colin "The @$$ Looper" entertain you... I've watched and listened multiple times on a computer with nice speakers, big screen tv with killer sound system, and on my phone with headphones. The end result is always the same, the best one is always YOU! You made all the amps sound great and demonstrate their attributes so that someone like me can compare them. Here in Wyoming, there is NOTHING even remotely close to try out gear. I've gotten more out of your channel than the big mega channels that I also watch. With a most sincere, THANK YOU. JR

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Jorge, thank you so much for taking the time to say these nice things! ☺️🙏 i really appreciate the support… I have great fun making these films and talking to you all so it’s a win for us both!! 😎👍

the blackstar and the Fender Blues Junior for me, not what I wold have predicted but just goes to show, both sounded great.

@robertcollucci750

2 жыл бұрын

Good choices. My ears heard the same and agree

@CycloneJack

Жыл бұрын

Same here.

still the Clarkson of guitar vids, your the go to watch on a late Saturday night watch, glad to see the gold top is still one of your favourites, mine is the reason I practice every day amazing tone!!!!

@robmcnamara2381

2 жыл бұрын

Colin reminds me far more of James May

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, yes the gold top has been one of my most played since I’ve had it… can’t explain why it’s just great! 😎👍

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I am the budget version… a bit of all three of them mixed together? 😂👍

Thanks for the enjoyable demonstration - very interesting and I always enjoy your playing. As to the amps they were all good but I did like the Supro and the Fender the best. It seems they were more pronounced for your lead tones. But I'd take one of each if I could. Thanks again.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, always good if you can have several of them! 😆👍

Another great video, films like this that compare and contrast products are very useful to people - both for info in their decision-making as well as pure interest and entertainment sake! On last week's SG's, I appear to have had B, C reversed but otherwise correct. I guess that makes me only 50% correct lol. Ah well!!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man… thanks for supporting and playing along! 😎👍

As always, great video. Until next week.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😎👍

The more I listen to it, the more impressed I am with the Vox. Me wanty. The Arse-Cam cracks me up.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Have you no Vox?? 😲

@BrianNavalinsky

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Fender Showman, Marshall Haze 15, Jet City 20 (Soldano), Twin Reverb, Marshall JCM 800 4210. I am stuck on the Marshalls but will fall back on the Twin Reverb. The Jet City is pretty dirty. The Showman I should sell.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Nice nice collection… you may need a Vox AC15 to complete 😜

@BrianNavalinsky

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas I should be able to sell the Showman and have change from the Vox AC 15 purchase. That is, had I not ordered the Boss looper an hour ago. You now need an Amazon kickback page.

I've had my eye on that olive Casino worn for a while now, and was trying to decide which amp to pair it with (since I'm new to the world of electric). I heard a live gig with a blues junior and loved it, but I wanted to know how my future guitar would sound on it. SO THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME! This was sooo very helpful, as are all your videos. Thanks.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kevin, glad it helped! 😎👍

Enjoyed that man :) appreciate the effort you put in :) would like to see the Supro Keeley Custom 12 put through its paces .. and the fender hot rod deluxe George Benson is another amp I'd like to see/hear a in-depth review on, cool show and thanks again ..

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man! 😎👍

Sweet jam at the end. Very nice comparison, too--I was surprised by how much I liked the Blackstar compared to the other three. I just found this channel. I'm looking forward to checking out the further adventures of Ass Looper Man. Cheers.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found us!

Oh yeah, that Casino does especially sound good! Enjoyed this, Thanks!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

😎👍

BadASS looper , with badass technique, cheers!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man! 😆👍

Cool no bad amp there … always thought would get the Supro (delta blues got not send & return) but that Fender blues jr really shines … the Casino brings out the best in what is a great range of amps, many of the early studio recordings were on small amps so big thanks … more !

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gerry, so they left the fx loop off the Delta Blues King did they? 🤔 more to follow… gives me excuse to acquire some others! 😆👍

Someday I hope to upgrade to one of these. My Gorilla GG-20 is kind of outdated. I think it’s almost time for a tube/valve amp. This video made me want to take that plunge. Thank you for another great episode!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man hope this was helpful!

Another great vid from His Excellency Looper of the Arse the 1st. Seems like a great method of ABCDing between amps and I was very interested in the sound comparison as I have the Blues Junior and the Blackstar (5 watt version). Both great amps so it was interesting to hear them compares to the Vox and Supro. All good amps.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul! 😎👍

Great insight, thanks Colin, very much enjoyed it. Personally not ventured down the rabbit hole of valve amps & pedals.......yet. As a relative novice that only really noodles at home & for some minor gigging, like many, plumped for the Boss Katana some years ago. Certainly get that it lacks a bit of depth & soul, but just so versatile & comparatively cheap way of experimenting & exploring a myriad of sounds.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, the valve amp journey is definitely not one that should be embarked upon lightly... once you have opened that door there is no going back and as I commented earlier your neighbours will never forgive you!

Was really surprised at how nice the Blackstar was! They don't get a ton of love. The rest sounds very distinctive, like you'd expect. Not a bad one in the bunch! Would love to hear you on a little DSL!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert, yes the Blackstar gets the most use out of this lot for reviewing guitars as it’s much easier to dial in and sounds a lot bigger physically than the others. Of course now I also have a Marshall DSL20/10 on my shopping list! 😆👍

@rickwellings4127

Жыл бұрын

​@@theguitaristas - Thanks for this video, it's really helpful. I'm looking at getting a compact valve amp. Would you recommend the Studio 10, over an AC10 or a Blues Junior?

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

@@rickwellings4127 I think so… they obviously they are all great so depends what you are looking for, but Blackstar is a lot more versatile.

@rickwellings4127

Жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Thanks Colin, I really appreciate this advice.

Fantastic demo ! 👍🏼

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mitchell! 😎👍

Aloha and mahalo Colin! I'm glad you did a video with amps. They are an important part of our sound. Good selections. I should listen again with headphones. The SG test sounded to close to really tell apart due to quality of phone and hearing or they sound that close. Thanks again. Aloha!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Victor! Hope you are all safe over there man it’s been eventful hasn’t it?

@victorbeebe8372

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Yeah the new covid case numbers are high. Hope it runs itself out. Like to have a nice spring and summer. Some outdoor concerts would be great.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

@@victorbeebe8372 Covid everywhere unfortunately... Tongan Tsunami wave any threat?

@victorbeebe8372

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas No Tsunami thank God. We don't need anymore challenges. Covid and higher cost of everthing is enough.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

@@victorbeebe8372 Good to hear... take care man and have a great weekend! 😎✌

Great video, I was looking at the Sire T7 and liked your previous review of it so much that I ordered one. Sadly, it doesn't arrive until June. Keep up the good work, I dig your style.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rick, worth the wait I hope but you are far more patient than I am ! 😎👍

@rickmiller7884

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas thanks, as I get older I find that five months goes by in a blink.

absolutely love your videos!!!!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks that’s appreciated! 😎👍

I just got my first real valve amp ac15c1 so awesome and fun compared to my little fender m80. Thanks for the comparison really helps with the sea of amps to choose from.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jamie, that is an awesome amp! 😎👍

" The Arse Looper Guy " ha ha ha BRILLIANT Colin lol I love the Supro Blues King 12 - cracking amp .... Oh and I grabbed me one of those lovely Epiphone Casino Worn Olive Drab guitars and you're right, it's a belter ! ... also, you are right, the Casino and Vox amp belong together !

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter! 😆👍

Thank you Sir, great review, in all honesty I was a little indigested with all those epiphones, thanks again.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

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Man, that Vox and Fender sound Great. Cool vid. Cheers

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, its really interesting as well how the comments on here are split between the chime of those and the more robust sound of the other two. This has been an interesting experiment! 😎👍

@tigersteamer

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas they all sound great man. The Blackstar was a little muddy, but in a good way. But the Vox and The Fender really had that classic sound/vib thing going on. And are relatively cheap too. Does Marshall have anything like this? Great playing by the way.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am missing the little Marshall DSL20 combo… 😜 thanks for kind words!

Dig the Cosmic Dancer-ish vibes, really brings back some good memories. Have a gr8 day 😀

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Well spotted Stevie! 😎👍

This was a nice change of pace, Colin! I've recently begun to educate myself a bit on tube amps, overdrive versus solid state amps and distortion pedals and how/why they match up the way they do. I've been playing on a solid state Marshall stack since... '99 now? I was running my pedal board through the input with an acoustic processor through the effects loop in the back. It's a bit overkill in the bedroom, but it's not something one can really crank up and keep any integrity. After about 5 or so on the volume and it starts to sound like crap. Tube amps are the opposite. A friend has 2 JCM 800 2203 half stacks in his living room... I'll keep my hearing and listen from the next county. LOL ANYWAY, I saw that Marshall, MESA, EVH and many others started making mini versions and/or lower powered versions of their flagship models which really picqued my interest lately. I started buying the pedals by the manufacturers because tube amps are simply not in my budget. I recently picked up a MESA Throttle Box and it turns my fake Marshall into a Rectifier for the most part. Definitely has the Rectifier sound as much as a $150 pedal can deliver vs a $5k half stack. Similar to a Epi R9 vs a Murphy Lab R9. Pretty close considering how different they are in cost. I want to try the Friedman and Diezel ones next. Also, a Looper may be my next purchase down the road. I'll try not to use my ass to switch it on or off though! That got a good chuckle. FWIW, that Blackstar seems to be a good one! I liked how each guitar had its own "relationship" with an amp. Epi LP with Blackstar. Telecaster with Vox. Epi Casino with the Supro. I believe I passed the SG quiz 4/4!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jeremy, thanks for the kind words and support! 😎👍 You have to be careful as once you start the journey down this tube amp rabbit hole there really is no going back! Even this collection of amps are way too loud for bedroom use… I’d suggest checking out the 1w heads you can get and maybe hook them up with a 1 x 12… there you will always be able to get the break up that your mate with the full stack would die for… and your neighbours will still talk to you! 😆

@jeremymiller6933

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see myself buying a tube amp. I've had my amp and pedals dialed in for some time now. Early 90s metal sound for the most part. Think of the sound of the No More Tears album for a good base of reference. I'll stick to the newer pedals for the tube sound. They're too loud and too expensive for me. I can see why good pots in the guitar like the Epi R9 are so important now. With a proper tube amp, it makes all the difference!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremymiller6933 Yes if its not broke no need to fix it! 😎👍

Nice one Colin, liked all of them to be honest...

Seems like each new video the subscriber count is up. Good for you!

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, yes it’s really nice to see a constant rise in views and subs… we’ll keep going and see what happens! 😎👍

Vox and Fender for the win! Ac15 would've been better, but still that tone is pure Vox.. And the Blues Jr keeps its clarity all the way, always lovely

Very enjoyable video! Thanks for sharing! I was never a VOX fan but yours sure sounds nice! It has an openness that I like! I didn't really care much for the Blackstar. I might just have to add a VOX to my little pile of amps.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Frankie! 😎👍

@bigtsshackfestival9563

Ай бұрын

Yea Man I just got one of these Ac10 ‘s and it rivals my Princeton. It blows the blues jr out of the water. That blues jr will rattle beyond belief if u crank it up. The vox holds Tight and crisp. The reverb admittedly is not great by any means but an easy fix with a pedal. I always use verb Pedals myself , even on fenders I own so it wasn’t a prob for me. I also used to snub my nose at the vox amps that’s are Chinese made , that was an awful mistake. I want an Ac 15 Ac 30 is just damn much to tote.

lots of hard work thanks .. I have a 335 type and looking ..

Thanks for the great overview. Looking for an amp for my little bro. This really helped a lot.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlton… for budget option check out my review of the excellent Tube 15! 😎👍

Great Video Collin - i like the sound of the Blackstar - maybe that´s while i have the RT1 here and be familiar with the sound. Great idea - very well done - and funny - arse loop!!!! - Greetings from Germany Thomas

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, thanks man!… I think the Blackstar is my favourite 😎👍

Laney L5-112 was sorely missed. Excellent video, thank you.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

I now have cub supertop for the next one! 😆👍

@thebaneofyourexistence.3377

2 жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas beautiful. I really do get on with my L5 it’s pokey !

Really appreciate this video. Thanks.

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonathan 😎👍

Another interesting video from Colin the Arse Looper extraordinaire 😀

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

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Really interesting liked the pedal board setup great sounds as always. The Blackstar was my particular favorite. I think you should broaden the reviews to include all aspects of guitar playing recording, pedals loopers etc .

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rory, glad you liked this… it’s still early days so I am trying out a few things to see what works! 😎👍

Goodness, I love these videos

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Martin, that’s really appreciated! 😎👍

the blues junior is just an amazing amp and my favourite of the bunch. and for people looking for affordable valve amps i would reccomend a used Laney lc30 mk2. I picked one up for under £100 a few weeks back it has an amazing clean channel and a cllassic british distortion channel and a great spring reverb. not bad for the cheapest amp i have ever bought.

@MrakS

10 ай бұрын

I use a MK1 for gigs and I'm sticking with it. In fact I may pick up another one.

Another great Video. Thanks

@theguitaristas

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary! 😎👍