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@@manolohalkhoholikh2471 yeah Marty Friedman uses Jakson and I've seen him playing Ibanez too, all LP shape. The guitar in this video is the first Gibson I've ever played and I never liked them for 2 reasons the price and its weird ergonomic. But I have to admit 🖐😄 it sounds kick ass! I used to overlook the Gibson Humbuckers but now I understand why there is son much hype with these things .

My accent ?? Out of a zillion of things you could potentially bitch about (my playing, audio/video quality, mix, etc) you picked up my accent?! Wow! That's a compliment 😍

You are 100% right on that (if I intended to do a "scientific comparison" ). My intention was to compare what you get with 2 different budgets. In other words, is the ENGL worth it the extra cash??

It is deemed like a bad amp. But as you can hear on the demo it sounds pretty good. More even considering how much it costs.

@@joathescientistdeemed a bad amp by who? You?

@@22walchuk I think is a solid practice amp with lots of gain. However, it it noisy for home recording. In order to cut that noise you need a noise gate in the effect loop. This amp doesn't have effect loop.

Thank you so much! it's an amazing guitar!

Thank u 🙌 dear MF

And Justice for All 🤘😎

Coming up soon! Stay in tune

LOL, it wasn't the purpose of this video. Please keep the order 😁, it's worth it the extra bucks.

Thank you very much! yeahh it has that Death Metal vibe! I loved it 🤘

You are right! I have a couple of old videos with the mighty Bandit 112. I need to attempt something modern with it, I like the "transtube" flavor

Hi there! if you are playing death metal I would say no, because drums in that style can easily overpower it. But If you are playing nothing extreme the answer is yes.

For Death metal just upgrade to The Bandit!!!

Depends on what you are after. Distortion wise I prefer the Peavey Rage. But if you want a "all in one" combo you are better off with the vt15fx because it comes with built-in effects. Both amps are noisy. You may need a noise gate. I hope it helps.

Probably the worst comparison you will find on the internet 😆 LOL. The Peavey was stereo (2 takes, one panned L and the other R) but lemme doble check if the process of rendering the video ended it up messing with the audio.

Working on it, it's coming soon ! 🤘😎

@@joathescientist Subscribed 💪😁

Haha I hope soon! I need to visit California, have good friends over there 🤘😎

What tour?.. timing is horrible Practice with metronome, man

​@@Dasiliy who is metronome? 🤔 I would gladly practice with him

muchas gracias Tincho!

Thank you so much 😀

That's true! I guess the saying is accurate "No One Is A Prophet In Their Own Land"

Hi M.Sav88 ! I think I know haha, at least the way I do it. I probably should do a video, it's easier to show rather than explain. But here we go! Changing the strings is the easy part. As a general rule, if you want closer the strings to the fretboard at the lower notes (frets 1,2,3) you need some neck relief but if you want the strings closer to your 24th fret you need to reduce the height of the bridge at that level. The bridge "Nova parts" have a system that you need to remove the string to be able to adjust the individual strings (a bit of a pain in the ass), but at least it gives you control of each string separately. There no consensus on how many mm you need at the 12 freet, some people say 4 or 5 should be fine. The bottom line is how comfortable is for you and how much freet buzz you get. The closer to the fretboard the easier to play, but more fret buzz. The fret buzz may/ may not affect the tone.

Also, remember... If you change the stings for the same gauge you should be fine in terms of intonation. But if you change the gauge dramatically, you may need to give the neck some release or tension depending of the gauge of the new set of strings. The neck relief is achieved by turning the trust road counter-clockwise (if you look at the guitar from the bottom body part). Let's say, you increase the gauge of the strings to a 070 set "you may need" to increase the tension of the neck to compensate (release a bit the truss rod), also the height of the stings may need to be adjusted as well due to too much buzz (increase the hight in each individual saddle)

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you man! I'm glad it helps!

Thank you Antonio !! They make killer guitars 🤟😎

Muchas gracias Tincho! Estuvo bueno verlos en vivo. Se suenan todo 🤘😎

Thank you Angus! Appreciated it. I think this combination of mics and amp works really well. The Fireball 25 is evil and the d-activator are tight and bright.

@@joathescientist I prefer the Fireball 25 to the 100 watt version. I like the 50 too. But 25 is more than enough wattage for me. I played clubs in L.A. for years during the height of the metal scene in the 80s with a Boogie 50 Caliber combo and it was more than adequate to rock a club and be heard over the loud drummers I worked with. I used 25 and 30 watt amps as well and they worked. It's all about how you mic it. The best sound comes not from the direct sound of an amp at a gig but how well you mic it up.

@@angusorvid8840 Same here! Who really needs a 100W for home practice or recording? 25W is more than enough even for rehearsals. I did not have the chance to try the Boogie 50 Caliber combo but I bet it is a good amp. When I started playing in bands I used a Peavey Bandit 100W it was more than enough to keep up with any drummer. I think tone should be the focus, not volume, and as you said micing is critical in live scenarios. And I would add a good live sound engineer, that's all I need.

Hi Ophidian! Thanks for watching. This one was about 1,400 (shipping to Au is a pain). I think, for this money I got A LOT of guitar. Looking at other brands, Strandberg guitars are made in Indonesia by any means are better in terms of quality than these made in Ukraine. Looking at other types of guitars, Japanese-made Ibanez prestige costs about the same here. While the prestige line has a certain level of obsession with details and great CQ, Valravn offers a new flavor. You get a guitar that most likely will be unique, in terms of color, weight, balance, etc. On top of that, this is the most comfortable guitar I've ever played, second comes my Ibanez prestige, and in third place is my beloved Kiesel. The construction of this Valravn is solid, and the raw finish (no gloss at all) gives character to the instrument. This sets apart this brand from a super ultra-polished all-gloss ESP or Ibanez. This guitar shows grains and texture, you see the 3 pieces of the body glued together. It's a very original and unique feeling. My only "complaint" would be the inlays. Apparently, a cavity is made first and then filled up with epoxy+wood. At first look, I thought they were painted and honestly, kinda devalue the overall look. The bridge is okay, now I got used to it. Maybe a more solid-looking bridge would suit it better. But in terms of playability is great, I've been playing it quite often and I think I had to tune it 3 times max. This is the cheapest model they make, I guess if you order a 100% custom guitar (all the bells and whistles) must be a phenomenal instrument.

Do not be skeptical I owe one as well since this past Fall. I paid 1500 USD. Everything Joa spoke of is true. Taras allows use to customize the whole guitar woods used… including pickups and it’s wiring. I love this guitar and brand. Incredibly well made guitar for the price, you won’t be disappointed.

Thank you man! appreciated it

it's a beast of a guitar! ... in my head (I am not worthy of this instrument) haha

Muchas gracias tincho! Te sigo en tu channel tambien un capo!

haha, Thank you very much!! :)

The EVH delivers fury, it goes so well with nasty humbuckers like the dimebucker. EVH is a great/affordable amp but is super noise in between notes. I prefer the Engl because it has a super tight/focus distortion and when you put down the guitar there is silence. It has a built-in noise gate. How it should be in 2020/21. Plus, is made in Germany, it has some different flavor (craftmanship).

Thanks!! I used a Laney Cabinet LFR-112 (I swapped the logo to match the EVH head). It sounds very tight and focused, really good for the price! I added the link in the description.

Aguante esos pagos!

Verdad!!

What is intonation?

El mas grande!

Un genio total

It does, it really does. I think, if you are after a modern tone, ENGL is the way to go.

Yes, it was a phone recording. Bro you are going to love it. Now, I have the 5150, seating aside. The noise gate removes all the hiss and does not color the tone, not even a bit. This is built-in, is not a pedal that was attached to the back. Probably, they figured out the way to make it super responsive. Additionally, you will notice (if you are used to the 5150) when you put pedals in the effect loop of ENGL 25 they come back to live, The clarity of the tone you get changes for the better! This is great for room practice, but also loud enough for a full band sound. Go for it, and let me know your thoughts !

@@joathescientist tnx a lot for your time brother and for your help.i think its about time to get my first engl.all i need now is just wait thoman get it at stock and the travel to greece.i will pick up the red ltd edition.tnx again and stay safe

Before buying this one, I spent a couple of hours playing the MT-15, while I liked it I still prefer the ENGL Fireball 25. For two reasons, tone and quality build. My amp came all the way from Germany to Australia, the box was beaten to dead, probably left under the water or maybe pissed on. When the amp arrived, I immediately thought "shit, I will have to return it. It is impossible this thing is still working". But it was all ok, that tells me these things are built like a tank. On the other hand, the MT-15, it looks cheap, it feels cheap, and is made in China. Secondly, and most importantly, the tone, these amps have a very modern metal sound. The voicing is nothing like the MT-15, nor the evh 5150. The tone is like a punch in the face, but with clarity. I don't know how to explain it, it has a lot of gain but never looses note definition. I strongly, recommend it for modern metal. Go for it!

@@joathescientist thanks pal.I have my heart set on one now I just need a bit more funds before I can make the purchase.The built is noise gate as well is a massive bonus for me as well

@@joathescientist how does it take pedals?

@@dinogiolitti2844 It takes pedals very well. I have Reverb, delay, chorus, booster in the EF loop and OD and wah in the front. They all sounds great.

Indeed, it sounds fizzy on the video, that's because I used a cheap cellphone for video-audio recording and the amp was quite loud. (I have no professional recording equipment yet). Sorry about that! My take is, the Fireball is a solid 9/10 amp. Since I bought it I have not used the 5150. If you own a 5150 you probably know about the hiss, I barely could use it without a noise gate (in the front and in the loop). Well, ENGL fireball can be max out volume/gain, and you will be able to sleep like a baby in the same room. It's dead silence and I love that!. The clean/crunch channel at 9-10 is glassy clean, it takes pedals like a dream. The lead channel is punchy as hell, but to my taste, it lacks a tiny bit of bottom end, that's why I use a booster with EQ in an attempt to enhance those low frequencies. The 5150 is a beast, however, the clean channel is not cristal water, even though is a dedicated channel with its own EQ, it doesn't compare to the ENGL. Don't get me wrong is a good one, but not super clean to my taste. In addition, the 5150 doesn't have a built-in noise gate, therefore, you need 2 noise gate or one with 4CM capabilities. Transportation to rehearsals, we are talking about 11 kg (Fireball 25) vs 15.8 kg (EVH5150). With 25 watts you have more than enough to practice with a full band, I think the 50 watts can be used in a gig scenario where you want to show off power/volume. I hope this, helps you! kind regards

@@joathescientist THX A LOT BROTHER. i want a amp for home use with a lot ammount of gain and ofc to play at low volume.5150 lbx is a big fail at this part.anyway u helped me a lot with ur answer and i appriciate it a lot.dont worry about ur recording gear i just wanted to ask and make sure that was recording by cellphone :) good luck

Thanks for watching! I played the whole thing in one take, no looper. Actually, the song has another part before ends but to make it shorter for demo I just played those 5 riffs.