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I used to run Dean markley blue steel medium acoustics on my metal rig. They sounded and played amazing for c standard.

I think the main reason was price and that Suhr wasn't available in most stores. Sweetwater and Guitar Center just started carrying Suhr amps a few months ago so I expect they will see a little bump although unlike many of the brands on Sweetwater you don't see 48 month or 36 month financing which is also an issue for a lot of people. 99% of the musicians I know will wait until a 48 months no interest deal and then buy from Sweetwater. I've had a PT15IR for a couple years now. I got lucky and picked mine up used for around $1700. The matching 1x12 cab cost me another $600 though so it's definitely an investment, especially at full price although I've blown way more on amps in my life. In short for a review after my time with it, is it perfect and everything I could ever want? No, but I haven't found anything better to cover as much ground with as many features as well as the size and weight factor. I have a back issues so a head that is under 25lbs and a cab that is 30lbs allows me to keep the weight down when every pound matters. Size also makes it very easy to transport. I can hook straight to PA if needed with the IR which really does sound amazing. I am able to cover Pop, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Rock with the 3 channels easily. I usually include a tubescreamer on my board for a little lighter grit or if I need extra sustain goosing channel 3 but the more I've played and gotten the feel of the amp the more I've found I really don't need it unless I'm using a single coil guitar. The clean channel I can make sound 90% like the old Fenders I've had or more neutral like a good pedal platform clean amp (Laney Lionheart was one of my favorites). Channel 2 with gain at 4 with Humbuckers is every 70's Marshally rhythm classic rock sound for the most part. With a single coil strat it sounds like SRV (Tubescreamer/Fender combo). Channel 3 I have set to be louder with the gain around between 6 or 7 and adding a delay pedal it covers all of my leads. Another big thing for me, all the mini amps I have played (and I've played A LOT) sounded "smaller". They don't have the depth, girth and roaring sound of my larger 50-100w heads. This is the only smaller amp (under 20watts) that I have played that has that big amp sound and feel. So, what would I change? A nice built in Reverb would first because I need it for what I do and it's one less pedal needed. I actually prefer a footswtichable effects loop, but again that's something probably more specific to me and it's not a dealbreaker, or if the effects loop and channels could all be done by a standard midi cable I would take that option as well. Lastly I do wish the 3rd channel had a little different character where the harmonics just lept off the fretboard with a more liquid sustain that doesn't sound compressed or muddy, then it would probably be the end all perfect amp for me. My original Peavey 5150 amp was like that with the volume and gain at 6 on the lead channel. If it had that kind of feel and sound for leads it would probably be perfect for me personally. I have had a laundry list of probably over a hundred tube amps over the last two decades, most all of them the higher end stuff and vintage stuff. This amp is the most practical without compromising tone that I have found where I don't need a bunch of OD or Boost pedals. I did a bunch of direct comparisions when I bought it and have pretty much sold off everything else. For what I do, at this point in my life it's the best thing that I have been able to find.

My chassis doesn't want to pull out of the frame. Is it just the two screws on top?

I read that the single greatest improvement of the DSL series is a tweak that removes the fx loop, digital reverb and emulated output (ie all the digital shit). It involves just snipping two resistors and adding about 1" of cable. I'll report back when I've tried it (it may take time as I'm going to try using a switch so I can flick in reverb etc when I feel like it).

Reference points for gain: stock 4:48 , mod 7:06

Thanks, "old guy" (you're a spring chicken compared to me though). After seeing your upload I bought a used DSL20 combo, swapped V1 for an AY7 (off ebay) and the speaker for the G12M (also used, so run in). Great. I then swapped V2 for a 5751 (70% of AX7 gain if I remember) I had lying around, and ... joy, all for £345 (approx $450).

i got the 117 it's way too loose on C standard 😐 it's perfect for C# standard imo. But I play hard

Hey! Been debating between these two! What it’s coming down to is volume. Is the engl any louder for jamming ????? Please help! lol thanks! I’m also playing 7 string lower tunings. Lots of chuggs but also fast leads. I have a 5150 iii 50 watt but it’s a bit too big and doesn’t have a built in noise gate

Amazing that both the Beatbuddy and SDrum are still the major drum pedals in 2024. Just want to add that I use the Solo XT with Jamsync connected to SDrum and the Solo XT has a display showing Tempo or BPM. You sold me on the SDrum in this video 😊 and saved me some money. I was considering selling the SDrum to try the Beatbuddy, but with the drawback that I would have a sync problem with my Solo XT looper which would mean buying more gear and Midi cables. Thank you great video 🙌

put 1 dv77 and 1 v30 in a 2x12 cab and it sounds great. 16 ohm speakers are brighter thats why i like 8ohm speakers better. Great video!

You are a LEGEND for posting this video! Helped me fix my toilet for 6 bucks instead of the 1,500 some plumbing company wanted to charge me for installing a new toilet!

Very informative video, super helpful! I'm new to tube amps, and say if i wanted to use a different brand of 6L6GC tubes, does the 2.1-2.5V still apply? Or would I need bias probes and a multimeter to set the bias trim instead?

I think your finger is rubbing against the camera mic.

i got a sv20h recently hunting for the speakers for it.. they have a matching cab with V type speakers and theres another cab with g12m 65 really cant decide which anyone tips would be apreciated

OK bro, great video I have a toilet repair to do with this exact model. I’ll go pick up the seal and impress my client. Thanks for your help truly appreciate it !!!

Buenos días, tengo una duda que quizás puedas ayudarme. En Argentina el dsl5 y el cabezal dsl 15h están al mismo precio y no sé por cual decidirme teniendo en cuenta su diferencia de 5 y 15 w para practicar en el hogar. Tengo un silver jubilee para conectar el dsl15. muchas gracias

I had the Spark... naw, same thing - no character.

It's a BOOST, not a different Voice. They're using VOICE in place of the work BOOST!!!!

Nice Demo and Review!! I bought the EL34 Combo and EVERY TIME I switched Channels I had to RE-EQ the Amp!!! It would be great for Studio Work but as a LIVE Amp it was terrible!!! I returned it and the Sales Engineer thought I was making a Big Mistake. Well I'm NOT paying that kind of money for something that doesn't work as stated!! If it has two Channels then I expect it to be two usable Channels! I Called Blackstar and their Tech told me I was using it wrong, Pick a Channel and use a Pedal Board!!! WHAT???? If I wanted Pedals for my Gain I wouldn't have bought a two Channel Amp!! The problem is Blackstars because they've already EQ'd each Channel!!!! The EL34 is supposed to be a Twin Clean Channel and the Gain is supposed to be a Vox AC30 EQ. So now you're screwed!!! There's not enough EQ adjustment left to find a Happy Medium between BOTH Channels!!!

how does a footswitch control both channel and a boost from just one lead and a mono plug, that's what i don't get

Thank you it’s so easy to take the simplicity of pickups for granted, jk, well I run mine right next to the strings so my harmonics are louder and my amp sounds like it is alive breathing like Darth Vader 😂 and I also have my drummer upset with me too which is cool man cas now I’m covering him up with pick scratching keeping the beat you think he would thank me because I was a drummer first / note to self don’t play a drummer time and cover up the snare by chopping on the snare time you’re not the drummer if you are playing a guitar if you have a drummer that is 😂 awe the good old days, nice video. Many of us are scratching are heads saying I think I’ve had my head to close to the pickups too.

This is a fantastic review and comparison. Thank you so very much.

Nice video. With the two gains knobs do you need an attenuater for bedroom levels? Thank you

nice vid~~ im kinda late for the party, but maybe its never too late~~ one question, i know its not the purpose of the speaker changing, but does it get louder from 10' to 12' ??? if it does, is the difference significant ?

I bought my SS22 in 2012 & it’s been an amazing amp right out of the box . This amp is is so versatile & you can play just about any genre of music without using many effects . The clean channel sounds like Twin ,maybe even better IMHO & the overdrive is is just wow & you do not need a peddle for more overdrive for this 😮🙂 I have 3 guitars that I play through , a G&L Fullerton Deluxe Comanche , a Fullerton Classic Bluesboy Deluxe & a Fender Big Apple Strat & they all sound incredible 🙂👍

Bias should be close to 35.0 for each EL34 Valve.

*** Regarding the LBX-S *** I see lots of questions about the bias adjuster and it's location given the stealth has rear accessible bias ports. The adjuster screw is underneath the tube cage by V5 preamp tube... no need to remove bottom panel to PCB

I did the C137 snip. Much better but still something lacking. So I added a 1uF 200V cap to the empty C28 position (which the 6L6 has from factory) .. Much better, with slightly more gain in the upper mods.

I love Rainy days 🌧️. Also love my mono price 15 Watt amp

Ceriatone just came out with their SLO clones. 100 and 50 watt versions, point-to-point wired. Comes stock in snakeskin.

I hope anyone who is watching this knows not to touch anything inside the tube amp chassis without first draining the capacitors first.

Do you have a reverb page that you’ll be selling your gear? If not, where do you sell it? Thanks

I’ve always wanted a Soldano after playing one once a long time ago…sold me on the 30 Stellar playing by the way 😎🎸

Click bait title, ya I fell for it😂 Pepsi shirt really dad😂 learn how to use a EQ and learn how to gain stage,your clipping like 🤪

Caught that. Tight tight yuh. Just keep bring me this blue stuff. Lmao.

Sounds good to me old guy! Hey, do you still have that Stage Right tube 15? If so, what is your opinion of it now, a couple of years later?

Is it worth just going for the SLO-100?

Sounds great as slo's always do! What cabs and speakers have you run it through, and what's become your favorites?

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So red wire to end of C137 cap. Which leg does that red wire attach to the mini toggle though ?

I,d liked you to have shown the low wattage option from the marshall. Big selling point. But to me the marshall sounded too raspy, probably due to the 10 speaker.

These amps are junk!

Thank you sir first time encountering this your video was very helpful

I like it better with the mod and perfer the the marshall tone too.

I know it's an old post... But I am wondering if you figured out how to deal with the "fx loop insert muting the preamp signal" issue... Can't just simply use a delay or chorus padel in the loop because it will cut all the preamp signal out...

honestly out of the 20ish Amps Ive owned ovver the years, All of them seem to take pedals well. I honestly dont know of any current amps that dont take pedals well. Most have an effects loop & even if they dont have an effects loop you can simply run the pedal into the front usually. Just sayin so many people mention an amp takes pedals well , but imo thats the norm,taking pedals well. Its expected on any even mediocre amp. Finding an amp that DOESNT take pedals well is the challenge lol.

My reverb quit working. I have the Rectoverb 25 head & I got it new about a yr ago 😪

Did you remove the hot mod? And why are you adding a new bright cap switch instead of changing the value of the original bright cap? It would be nice to have a presence or a tone cut knob instead of a switch.

I’ve gone back and forth on the bright cap thing. Currently mine is back in and will probably stay there. It is all personal preference. Similarly, I have changed the cold clipper resistor a bunch of times and it is back to the original value. Go figure.

I was wrong money can definitely buy more stuff.