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I know this is an old demo but I wanted to say that the clean sound of a guitar is key. That tells you how the design and materials all come together. It's the baseline tone of the instrument. Here, you chose amps and settings that were, at minimum, gritty and then driven. I'm OK with that but I still don't know what this guitar itself sounds like after quite an investment of time. You had a Fender style amp but left it on the drive side instead of flipping a switch. We got the drive /gain thing from the Orange,didnt need more. All in all, there was no sparkle or clarity or pure tone demonstrated. Beautiful guitar and Reverend is good quality but let the Kingbolt speak!
@westinclinard8189Күн бұрын
finally, a review that’s just not chugging doom gay metal.
@Dieafreak16 күн бұрын
This head is geared toward extreme metal genres and metal.
@tommyd68817 күн бұрын
Bought a 20RT a couple of weeks ago.. Installed a Cab Out jack on the back and it is a very handy unit now.. The cleans are very nice.. The combo itself is so light and manageable sized and now I can plug it into most any cab .. It's a keeper for sure.. The reverb is good enough for the job. About the only con I can think of is it would be nice to have an effects loop, but I can manage that as this is just a minimalistic set up , The tuner is a waste of time which is irrelevant imo.. For what it's designed for I'd say it is a darn good unit. I've played for decades but this would be great for most beginners as you can get decent tones out of it right out of the box.. You can set the cleans and Dirt settings separate and can add a foot switch to go between them if you need it. Give a young beginner a Katana and they will become a modeler tweeker , instead of a guitar player.. lol This little rig is like plug and play...
@SuchaDoofus18 күн бұрын
George Harrison rocking that demo
@olivermirez666721 күн бұрын
I absolutely love the tone on this little guy!
@alexsmart545223 күн бұрын
That Blue at some angles angles turns purple, stunning. WOW. Shame they only make it in Red now. The dont have that color on any model any more.
@adamporter40023 күн бұрын
20 years ago Gibson released the Goldtone GA-30RVS. A 2x12 stereo amp. They were killer amps! The whole Goldtone line was phenomenal! I am very interested in one of these Orange amps now.
@jimmyv670326 күн бұрын
Does this model have a slim or thick neck? Thanks
@MasonMusicRocks26 күн бұрын
I would classify it as more on the slim / medium side. Definitely wouldn't call it a thick neck. The Regent line is aimed more at entry level musicians so the neck is average / slim to accommodate for many different hand sizes.
@jimmyv670326 күн бұрын
@@MasonMusicRocks I own a Martin Custom MMV and it has a modified low oval neck profile, so with my smaller hands, I've found the most comfortable. Would you say then it's more that type of profile? Thanks.
@MasonMusicRocks23 күн бұрын
@@jimmyv6703 I'm unfortunately not sure exactly. I can't find any exact specs on the neck profile.
@danlamay703526 күн бұрын
I've been thinking, about a "double agent". Nobody around here sells it. I'd have to mail order.. or such..
@MasonMusicRocks26 күн бұрын
We are a Reverend dealer! While we may not have many on hand at at time we can always order anything current from Reverend!
@charliestubbs6151Ай бұрын
10 inch speakers are superior
@jimmeymcgee2840Ай бұрын
I own this acoustic it is a writer’s guitar it not to bright I plan on using it for rhythm tracks and coupled with my Maton 808TE which is a brighter sound for licks . I found my Alvarez during Covid used at a killer price I guess that’s the only thing that was good about Covid in my opinion
@rocker8692Ай бұрын
How much more gain you need?😂That has alot to me.
@brucemillarАй бұрын
Nice demo, Phillip. You play well too, mate! Cheers from Australia.
@panayotismavАй бұрын
Absolutely pulling the trigger on this one without any second thought. Great job with the high quality demo.
@unnamedfeeling7981Ай бұрын
Good amp just get it. Too loud for home and love it
@versnellingspookie2 ай бұрын
6:49 did i hear you just play 'Marigold' by Dave Grohl?
@DanielDavis7302 ай бұрын
The distortion sounds like a huge fart. & its about time they start making valve amplifiers more light. And by the time u change the speakers & valves u mose well buy a real amp
@jonduke39192 ай бұрын
Mid range punch? My ears are bleeding!😊
@johnpandolfino86632 ай бұрын
STFU and play ....
@brannonjones36682 ай бұрын
Great Demo!
@jimmikus30892 ай бұрын
Who makes the pickups Mr wizard…
@MasonMusicRocks2 ай бұрын
I believe Reverend has their own custom pickups. Not sure if they produce them in house or have them made for them by someone.
@DanielDavis7302 ай бұрын
All these small lunch box amps sound like transistor
@DanielDavis7302 ай бұрын
I think this is the first time this guy ever use this amp.
@scottbussey4992 ай бұрын
I wish you would start making demos again. You were great at them.
@DanielDavis7303 ай бұрын
Whats sound like with lead reverb&delay
@MasonMusicRocks3 ай бұрын
It sounds great with those and would make a great platform for lead guitar with pedals.
@xxxdaveyxxx753 ай бұрын
I have an Orange AD30TC Combo, love it! Have had it for about 15 years now. Question for Wil, does your SG have problems with tuning stability? Did you do anything to your SG to remedy the issues with the Maestro Vibrola? (Other than just not touching it!)
@alexcantelou24693 ай бұрын
Closing out a good, solid review with the epic James Gang/Walsh hit Funk 49 was class! ❤
@8Junio763 ай бұрын
Railhammer Heavy 90 bridge & Nuevo 90 neck 😉
@mikga453 ай бұрын
I bought a baton rouge wide neck acoustic guitar a few weeks ago and it cost more than the tagima. Tuning pegs are terrible and the tuner is not accurate. It's a nice playing guitar and the build quality is good but their choice of componets to save money is poor. Amazing how tagima is so cheap and everything about it is solid. Tuning pegs turn smoothly. Neck is easy to slide your hand down and the frets don't cut your hands.
@mikga453 ай бұрын
I just bought one a little over a month ago. Same color. Playable out of the box. It would be a good value even if it was 400. I had a fender telecaster I changed the pickups and smoothed out the frets and it cost 400. And the tagima is a better guitar.
@MasonMusicRocks3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Yeah we've been really impressed with them! That's why we carry them!
@markferguson37453 ай бұрын
Seemed like the FB received the more attention, but any good fuzz circuit designer will tell you that every added knob is taking away as much as it adds.The YM belatedly caught my attention, occupying a lower gain/square wave territory that I spend a lot of time in.
@brendamonjaras87333 ай бұрын
So talented
@Doowopsid4 ай бұрын
Looking to get one but I think you could play the phone book and it would sound awesome!
@MasonMusicRocks4 ай бұрын
Ha thanks! Richy is a killer player!
@Doowopsid4 ай бұрын
How would you compare this Orange 20 to a Marshall MG30CFX which I can get used for under $100? Thanks
@MasonMusicRocks4 ай бұрын
@@Doowopsid They look very similar. The Marshall has a few additional build in effects it looks like. Other than that they will be similar in feature set. They'll just sound different as Marshalls and Oranges have different signature sounds.
@Where_Have_All_My_Files_Gone4 ай бұрын
The amp is nothing special. Just a cheap amp that looks interesting. I have recorded it against a Vox Pathfinder 15R and it sounds exactly the same except the P15R has nicer lows. The amp sounds nothing like the original Supros. It is voiced like fender amps.
@bandsontheradar4 ай бұрын
Great review!
@MasonMusicRocks4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@Da_Publick4 ай бұрын
What sold me was how it sounds sparkling on clean Open Chords; I expected a great crunch sound.
@nitikarnsangsuk43145 ай бұрын
Pickup is ceramic or alnico ?
@MasonMusicRocks5 ай бұрын
Should be ceramic
@MrLibardoq5 ай бұрын
Great demonstration, thank you. Which one do you think has more beautiful sounds, this one or the Yamaha NP15?
@MasonMusicRocks5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I don't have any firsthand experience with the Yamaha NP15 since we're not a dealer for them. Sorry!
@williampierce55795 ай бұрын
What guitar makes you loosen the strings to change the battery?? That’s insane 😂
@MasonMusicRocks5 ай бұрын
It's actually not uncommon depending on how the electronics and battery compartment are designed. Many electronics are mounted in the sound hole so they don't have a cutout in the body for access. So the battery is in a pouch on the inside and you have to loosen the strings in order to get your hand in the hole to get to it. My personal acoustic is actual just like that.
@williampierce55795 ай бұрын
@@MasonMusicRocks does that give it better acoustic qualities then, not having the cutout on the side?
@MasonMusicRocks5 ай бұрын
@@williampierce5579 Theoretically yes. Leaving the body intact should improve body resonance but it may be somewhat minimal. But it is one of many considerations made by guitar companies when considering how they want to implement their electronics systems. Pros and cons to both options just like anything in life so neither is necessarily better or worse. Just depends what's important to you.
@christopherschustor79925 ай бұрын
Is it just me or does it sound like it’s lacking a clear attack?
@corvetteguyc76996 ай бұрын
What’s 15? Please
@MasonMusicRocks6 ай бұрын
That would be Barracuda by Heart!
@mikga456 ай бұрын
Great review. Thanks.
@moshealex6 ай бұрын
Just bought Alvarez 12 string jumbo in red. Need some small adjustment work, that I will do soon. Totally agree with you, that voice of this guitar amazing. I tell more: Its same voice, like a Martin or Gibson. Love it. Thank you, Sir for introducing of this piece of art. It helped me do final decision and today I have my baby home-:Alvarez PJ-85SC/12DVS. Subscribed.
@MasonMusicRocks6 ай бұрын
That's awesome! So glad we could help you make your decision!
@AdADglgmutShevanel6 ай бұрын
Really cool! I saw one on FB Marketplace for $200 near me and am thinking about getting it.
@kingsoutdoors43796 ай бұрын
Headroom? 😂
@rasalapatuski786 ай бұрын
How is the clean headroom of this amp? Is it loud enough on the gig?
@MasonMusicRocks6 ай бұрын
This amp should get plenty loud for your needs! Lots of clean headroom!
@GustavoPzb6 ай бұрын
What a goal from Tagima!
@frasermckenzie9377 ай бұрын
Im looking for something to play at home and sound good at low volumes. Is this worth it or should i go up to the 35rt or look at another amp?
@MasonMusicRocks7 ай бұрын
Either would be great options! It depends on how loud you plan to play at home. Since you mentioned low volumes then I think the 20RT would be more than enough! The 35RT would just be a louder version mainly.
@frasermckenzie9377 ай бұрын
@MasonMusicRocks ahhh okay thank you! I was also looking at the Blackstar Debut range but not sure if the Orange is better?
@MasonMusicRocks7 ай бұрын
@@frasermckenzie937 We certainly love Orange here since we chose to be a dealer for them. I don't have any experience with the Blackstar products I'm afraid.
@frasermckenzie9377 ай бұрын
@MasonMusicRocks no worries that's great thank you!
@TommyJones497 ай бұрын
With the midi adapter, if hook up tablet or phone will it take the place of a built in display as on the ct x700? Will it show staff and notes being played?
@MasonMusicRocks7 ай бұрын
It would depend on what software you are running on your tablet or phone. Your phone won't automatically act as a display for the piano just because you plug it in. Midi is just a communication protocol between devices. If you are running an app or software that displays staff and notes being played from a midi device then yes this is possible. But it's more involved than simply plugging a device in.
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I know this is an old demo but I wanted to say that the clean sound of a guitar is key. That tells you how the design and materials all come together. It's the baseline tone of the instrument. Here, you chose amps and settings that were, at minimum, gritty and then driven. I'm OK with that but I still don't know what this guitar itself sounds like after quite an investment of time. You had a Fender style amp but left it on the drive side instead of flipping a switch. We got the drive /gain thing from the Orange,didnt need more. All in all, there was no sparkle or clarity or pure tone demonstrated. Beautiful guitar and Reverend is good quality but let the Kingbolt speak!
finally, a review that’s just not chugging doom gay metal.
This head is geared toward extreme metal genres and metal.
Bought a 20RT a couple of weeks ago.. Installed a Cab Out jack on the back and it is a very handy unit now.. The cleans are very nice.. The combo itself is so light and manageable sized and now I can plug it into most any cab .. It's a keeper for sure.. The reverb is good enough for the job. About the only con I can think of is it would be nice to have an effects loop, but I can manage that as this is just a minimalistic set up , The tuner is a waste of time which is irrelevant imo.. For what it's designed for I'd say it is a darn good unit. I've played for decades but this would be great for most beginners as you can get decent tones out of it right out of the box.. You can set the cleans and Dirt settings separate and can add a foot switch to go between them if you need it. Give a young beginner a Katana and they will become a modeler tweeker , instead of a guitar player.. lol This little rig is like plug and play...
George Harrison rocking that demo
I absolutely love the tone on this little guy!
That Blue at some angles angles turns purple, stunning. WOW. Shame they only make it in Red now. The dont have that color on any model any more.
20 years ago Gibson released the Goldtone GA-30RVS. A 2x12 stereo amp. They were killer amps! The whole Goldtone line was phenomenal! I am very interested in one of these Orange amps now.
Does this model have a slim or thick neck? Thanks
I would classify it as more on the slim / medium side. Definitely wouldn't call it a thick neck. The Regent line is aimed more at entry level musicians so the neck is average / slim to accommodate for many different hand sizes.
@@MasonMusicRocks I own a Martin Custom MMV and it has a modified low oval neck profile, so with my smaller hands, I've found the most comfortable. Would you say then it's more that type of profile? Thanks.
@@jimmyv6703 I'm unfortunately not sure exactly. I can't find any exact specs on the neck profile.
I've been thinking, about a "double agent". Nobody around here sells it. I'd have to mail order.. or such..
We are a Reverend dealer! While we may not have many on hand at at time we can always order anything current from Reverend!
10 inch speakers are superior
I own this acoustic it is a writer’s guitar it not to bright I plan on using it for rhythm tracks and coupled with my Maton 808TE which is a brighter sound for licks . I found my Alvarez during Covid used at a killer price I guess that’s the only thing that was good about Covid in my opinion
How much more gain you need?😂That has alot to me.
Nice demo, Phillip. You play well too, mate! Cheers from Australia.
Absolutely pulling the trigger on this one without any second thought. Great job with the high quality demo.
Good amp just get it. Too loud for home and love it
6:49 did i hear you just play 'Marigold' by Dave Grohl?
The distortion sounds like a huge fart. & its about time they start making valve amplifiers more light. And by the time u change the speakers & valves u mose well buy a real amp
Mid range punch? My ears are bleeding!😊
STFU and play ....
Great Demo!
Who makes the pickups Mr wizard…
I believe Reverend has their own custom pickups. Not sure if they produce them in house or have them made for them by someone.
All these small lunch box amps sound like transistor
I think this is the first time this guy ever use this amp.
I wish you would start making demos again. You were great at them.
Whats sound like with lead reverb&delay
It sounds great with those and would make a great platform for lead guitar with pedals.
I have an Orange AD30TC Combo, love it! Have had it for about 15 years now. Question for Wil, does your SG have problems with tuning stability? Did you do anything to your SG to remedy the issues with the Maestro Vibrola? (Other than just not touching it!)
Closing out a good, solid review with the epic James Gang/Walsh hit Funk 49 was class! ❤
Railhammer Heavy 90 bridge & Nuevo 90 neck 😉
I bought a baton rouge wide neck acoustic guitar a few weeks ago and it cost more than the tagima. Tuning pegs are terrible and the tuner is not accurate. It's a nice playing guitar and the build quality is good but their choice of componets to save money is poor. Amazing how tagima is so cheap and everything about it is solid. Tuning pegs turn smoothly. Neck is easy to slide your hand down and the frets don't cut your hands.
I just bought one a little over a month ago. Same color. Playable out of the box. It would be a good value even if it was 400. I had a fender telecaster I changed the pickups and smoothed out the frets and it cost 400. And the tagima is a better guitar.
Awesome! Yeah we've been really impressed with them! That's why we carry them!
Seemed like the FB received the more attention, but any good fuzz circuit designer will tell you that every added knob is taking away as much as it adds.The YM belatedly caught my attention, occupying a lower gain/square wave territory that I spend a lot of time in.
So talented
Looking to get one but I think you could play the phone book and it would sound awesome!
Ha thanks! Richy is a killer player!
How would you compare this Orange 20 to a Marshall MG30CFX which I can get used for under $100? Thanks
@@Doowopsid They look very similar. The Marshall has a few additional build in effects it looks like. Other than that they will be similar in feature set. They'll just sound different as Marshalls and Oranges have different signature sounds.
The amp is nothing special. Just a cheap amp that looks interesting. I have recorded it against a Vox Pathfinder 15R and it sounds exactly the same except the P15R has nicer lows. The amp sounds nothing like the original Supros. It is voiced like fender amps.
Great review!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
What sold me was how it sounds sparkling on clean Open Chords; I expected a great crunch sound.
Pickup is ceramic or alnico ?
Should be ceramic
Great demonstration, thank you. Which one do you think has more beautiful sounds, this one or the Yamaha NP15?
Unfortunately I don't have any firsthand experience with the Yamaha NP15 since we're not a dealer for them. Sorry!
What guitar makes you loosen the strings to change the battery?? That’s insane 😂
It's actually not uncommon depending on how the electronics and battery compartment are designed. Many electronics are mounted in the sound hole so they don't have a cutout in the body for access. So the battery is in a pouch on the inside and you have to loosen the strings in order to get your hand in the hole to get to it. My personal acoustic is actual just like that.
@@MasonMusicRocks does that give it better acoustic qualities then, not having the cutout on the side?
@@williampierce5579 Theoretically yes. Leaving the body intact should improve body resonance but it may be somewhat minimal. But it is one of many considerations made by guitar companies when considering how they want to implement their electronics systems. Pros and cons to both options just like anything in life so neither is necessarily better or worse. Just depends what's important to you.
Is it just me or does it sound like it’s lacking a clear attack?
What’s 15? Please
That would be Barracuda by Heart!
Great review. Thanks.
Just bought Alvarez 12 string jumbo in red. Need some small adjustment work, that I will do soon. Totally agree with you, that voice of this guitar amazing. I tell more: Its same voice, like a Martin or Gibson. Love it. Thank you, Sir for introducing of this piece of art. It helped me do final decision and today I have my baby home-:Alvarez PJ-85SC/12DVS. Subscribed.
That's awesome! So glad we could help you make your decision!
Really cool! I saw one on FB Marketplace for $200 near me and am thinking about getting it.
Headroom? 😂
How is the clean headroom of this amp? Is it loud enough on the gig?
This amp should get plenty loud for your needs! Lots of clean headroom!
What a goal from Tagima!
Im looking for something to play at home and sound good at low volumes. Is this worth it or should i go up to the 35rt or look at another amp?
Either would be great options! It depends on how loud you plan to play at home. Since you mentioned low volumes then I think the 20RT would be more than enough! The 35RT would just be a louder version mainly.
@MasonMusicRocks ahhh okay thank you! I was also looking at the Blackstar Debut range but not sure if the Orange is better?
@@frasermckenzie937 We certainly love Orange here since we chose to be a dealer for them. I don't have any experience with the Blackstar products I'm afraid.
@MasonMusicRocks no worries that's great thank you!
With the midi adapter, if hook up tablet or phone will it take the place of a built in display as on the ct x700? Will it show staff and notes being played?
It would depend on what software you are running on your tablet or phone. Your phone won't automatically act as a display for the piano just because you plug it in. Midi is just a communication protocol between devices. If you are running an app or software that displays staff and notes being played from a midi device then yes this is possible. But it's more involved than simply plugging a device in.