Pete, your demos are always top notch, but what really makes them stand out is the music is always interesting and perfectly suited to the particular sound. Fantastic!
They are really quite different sounding. The Badger 18 and 35 have an incredible edge of breakup tone- when I go for that sound, I use a Badger, not the PT. The PT ch1 does that big Fender clean, and it's a different breakup when you start to push it. listen at 3:10- that's the sound I'm talking about, it's got compression and a smoothness to the breakup that's killer. If you need headroom, get the 35- if you don't, get the 18
Man, I'll tell you what, I just bought this amp (largely because of this video), and I don't know how he's sitting so close to that thing with those settings. He must be using a cab in an iso box somewhere. This thing is LOUD
After watching your videos over the years, it seems that the 18 and 35 are more crystal Vox'ish. I'm pulling the trigger on an 18 today to plug into my Mesa open back 2x12.. Love the 18/35 tone and breakup - don't need the power. SOLD!
Hey Pete, long time watcher, first comment. Was compelled to say that In my opinion this is one of your best tones. Know you have a sig. amp, but this thing is killer! Awesome tone and playing. Thanks for all you do for us.
Hi Pete. Hope you don't mind the question, but I've heard that the Badger 18 breaks up so quickly it isn't of much use for clean playing. I have a Tone King Sky King that is great, but I want a different voicing. Don't need to play really loud clean without miking, just wondered if I could do home, very small gig playing reasonably clean. Thanks. Really enjoy the quality of your demos and your respect for your viewers. Rick
rom661 I play through a Badger 18 and I can tell you that in the max clean headroom setting, this thing gets loud as fuck before you hear any bit of overdrive. These amps are loud. Haven't been able to put it past 1 at any venues except open outdoor venues but you're always micd up anyway.
Wow... That Koko Boost sounds phenomenal with that 35! That's my idea of perfect rock riffing tone! Bet it cleans up nicely too, with the geetar vol. Another great demo, Pete. Thanks again!
Davis Bader Generally speaking, EL84s have a more vintage sounding, spongier bass end. EL34s can stay a little tighter at higher volumes. EL84s will generally get you a little more sparkle and chime, too.
Awesome. I can always count on you Pete. What about the speakers? I have a 410 loaded with Greenbacks for my PT. Are v30s the only way to go with this head?
I absolutely love the sound and look of these amps! I'm looking to purchase and I need an amp with a lot of clean headroom since I get all of my overdrives through pedals. That being said, I know the Bella would be more suited for what I do, but I prefer the look of the badger. Would either the Badger 35 or 30 give me plenty of clean headroom to run my pedals through it in large venues? If so, would the 35 or 30 be better? The 35 has more wattage, but from what I've heard EL84's will break up sooner than EL34's. I'd love some input!
Pete, would be great if u take the time to show us ur miking techniques . When ever I try, it always end up sounding digitally compressed. Urs is just amazing. Thanks
Here's to hoping for a response . . . I'm ready to buy one of these (thanks to your fantastic demo's, mostly). But I have 2 questions: 1. The "gold standard" for taking dirt pedals is the Maz 18. Do you think the Badger takes Dirt Pedals as well? 2. I'd be fine with an 18 watt amp, but your demos (although both remarkable) make the 35 sound a lot better than the 18. Is this right, or did your recording techniques just get better between 2008 and 2012? Thank you!
Matt Snyder I am also interested in Pete letting us know if the new Suhr koko boost reloaded works as well as the original koko boost through the Suhr Badger amps! I just got a Suhr Badger 30 and I'm loving what I'm hearing from it with no pedals! Pete where are you buddy! :-) Mac Baker
I'm picking up the 30 this weekend (my first tube amp) but am wondering how often these tubes need to be changed and how hard they are to get ahold of these days? Also, should this amp have a certain kind of tubes in them? Thank you!
Hi Pete I like this one but still prefer the tone of your PT100 and the single channel Suhr. How's your new head coming up? Any news? Come on spill some beans please, lol!
Sounds awesome as usual, you post such great video demos, thanks! Just curious - do you think Suhr makes better amps, or better guitars? (I know, apples and oranges) but figured I'd ask.
Pete, If I already own a PT100, which I love, do you believe there is too much overlap between the Badger 35 and the PT to justify another head? Also, if you don't need the xtra power, can you just go with the 18? Are they the predominately the same sans the additional 17 watts?
great demo as usual by Pete. This guy makes you want to buy everything he uses. still not that clear why a badger-35 over the badger -30. Koko sounds awesome, but "great overdrive" pedal?, isn't that the Shiba drive, and Koko is a clean boost?
Damn, that sounds great. In two minds whether to get the 35 and the 2x12 cabinet, or wait for the revamped PT100. Was trying not to have all Suhr gear, but failing miserably!
when I mostrly want to use boxes with a slightly overdriven clean as basic, will the 35 or 30 be a LOT different?I use a Suhr s3 and seeking a ruck / jazz/ fusion sound.
Hi Pete, was wandering because I can't seem to find any specific statement on Suhr website... But is this Badger 35 cathode bias as well? Thanks for the help.
hi pete...i'm looking for to buy badger 30 or 35 or 18.....what's the difference in sounding between rectifier with tube for badger 18 and i think the 35 is with solid state?""".....help me if u can !.....thanks
Wow Pete your playing is amazing as always but that amp sounds amazing. John Suhr makes the best stuff. I use the Riot in my Marshall JTM 45 100 watt head and its amazing. Id much rather have this though. Thanks for posting this.
Does anyone here know if this amp will be able to cut through the mix playing small/med sized bars, jamming zeppelin, Van Halen, hard/classic rock, etc. I'm running out of my twin reverb through a bunch of pedals, but was considering this amp if it is loud enough. thanks!
The greatest advert for this amp, apart from this video, it's "Boing! We'll Do It Live" by the Aristocrats. Look it up. Guthrie Govan coaxes all manner of beastly sounds from it.... plus it's Guthrie playing so....
"Koko Boost - highly recommended if you've got a badger". To wit my wife, who puts up with me watching these vids with amusement, asked "what do we do if we have racoons?" PS ordered the Koko for the PT 100...
This amp sounds nothing like this clip! Send mine back and purchased a Marshall jvm joe sangria I modified by Santiago Alververez funnily sounds just like this clip! Ha ha isn't that funny!!!
Considering this is just a bigger badger 18...why does this demo sound 10x better than his badger 18 demo. His 18 demo is the worst I've ever heard from Pete's demos
It’s like the first “demo video” I ever made so that could have something to do with it ha ha! That said I still think it sounds good. I got better at recording obviously over time...
@@PeteThorn didn't mean to be critical your a phenomenal player. Sorry, Didn't realise it was your first demo and was checking out badgers and was so amazed at how much better the 35 demo sounded and was a little confused as I want to get the 18. Keep rocking Pete! Your an inspiration to many.
Pete has the best sense of tone period.
That opening riff is absolutely killer. That should be on a record. The amps sound great.
Pete, your demos are always top notch, but what really makes them stand out is the music is always interesting and perfectly suited to the particular sound. Fantastic!
They are really quite different sounding. The Badger 18 and 35 have an incredible edge of breakup tone- when I go for that sound, I use a Badger, not the PT. The PT ch1 does that big Fender clean, and it's a different breakup when you start to push it. listen at 3:10- that's the sound I'm talking about, it's got compression and a smoothness to the breakup that's killer. If you need headroom, get the 35- if you don't, get the 18
It's a V30 in a Suhr 1-12" mic'd with a SE VR1 and a 57
Pete, are you micing these amps for the demo or is that just the camera picking up that tone?
Very inspiring as always, Pete! Always a pleasure to listen to your playing, thanks!
Man, you always have such creative phrases
Awesome tone and playing...what else to say :) Enjoyed this a lot :)
Man, I'll tell you what, I just bought this amp (largely because of this video), and I don't know how he's sitting so close to that thing with those settings. He must be using a cab in an iso box somewhere. This thing is LOUD
Love the 35. Curious if it can still be good to play at bedroom/low volume for practice or would I need a ox or suhr load box?
After watching your videos over the years, it seems that the 18 and 35 are more crystal Vox'ish. I'm pulling the trigger on an 18 today to plug into my Mesa open back 2x12.. Love the 18/35 tone and breakup - don't need the power. SOLD!
Hey Pete, long time watcher, first comment. Was compelled to say that In my opinion this is one of your best tones. Know you have a sig. amp, but this thing is killer! Awesome tone and playing. Thanks for all you do for us.
It has 2 Scumbacks- but the cab you are hearing is the Suhr 1-12" with a V30
i tried one of those things at the music store i go to and was BLOWN away by its tone! one of the best amps i have tried!
very pleasing to the soul and senses. great sound fun opening .
thanks Pete
Pete you could make anything sound good. I'd love to be able to play like you.
I think I'll be picking this one up! Thanks Pete.
Hi Pete. Hope you don't mind the question, but I've heard that the Badger 18 breaks up so quickly it isn't of much use for clean playing. I have a Tone King Sky King that is great, but I want a different voicing. Don't need to play really loud clean without miking, just wondered if I could do home, very small gig playing reasonably clean. Thanks. Really enjoy the quality of your demos and your respect for your viewers. Rick
rom661 I play through a Badger 18 and I can tell you that in the max clean headroom setting, this thing gets loud as fuck before you hear any bit of overdrive. These amps are loud. Haven't been able to put it past 1 at any venues except open outdoor venues but you're always micd up anyway.
Wow... That Koko Boost sounds phenomenal with that 35! That's my idea of perfect rock riffing tone! Bet it cleans up nicely too, with the geetar vol. Another great demo, Pete. Thanks again!
TONE! and tons of it - love the playing pal - epic as always.
Great demo, sound and playing Pete..
Well, I meant the overall sound is "a great overdrive". The Koko kicks the front end into a great overdrive.
Man i would love to see you with Don..Awesome gig congrats..
What are the tonal differences between EL34 and EL84 tubes? and does the solid state rectifier of the badger 30 impact the tone negatively?
Davis Bader Generally speaking, EL84s have a more vintage sounding, spongier bass end. EL34s can stay a little tighter at higher volumes.
EL84s will generally get you a little more sparkle and chime, too.
Fantastic tone from that thing, love it!
If I ever buy another amp, this will be the one.
Awesome. I can always count on you Pete. What about the speakers? I have a 410 loaded with Greenbacks for my PT. Are v30s the only way to go with this head?
I absolutely love the sound and look of these amps! I'm looking to purchase and I need an amp with a lot of clean headroom since I get all of my overdrives through pedals. That being said, I know the Bella would be more suited for what I do, but I prefer the look of the badger. Would either the Badger 35 or 30 give me plenty of clean headroom to run my pedals through it in large venues? If so, would the 35 or 30 be better? The 35 has more wattage, but from what I've heard EL84's will break up sooner than EL34's. I'd love some input!
Pete, would be great if u take the time to show us ur miking techniques . When ever I try, it always end up sounding digitally compressed. Urs is just amazing. Thanks
Here's to hoping for a response . . .
I'm ready to buy one of these (thanks to your fantastic demo's, mostly). But I have 2 questions:
1. The "gold standard" for taking dirt pedals is the Maz 18. Do you think the Badger takes Dirt Pedals as well?
2. I'd be fine with an 18 watt amp, but your demos (although both remarkable) make the 35 sound a lot better than the 18. Is this right, or did your recording techniques just get better between 2008 and 2012?
Thank you!
Matt Snyder I am also interested in Pete letting us know if the new Suhr koko boost reloaded works as well as the original koko boost through the Suhr Badger amps! I just got a Suhr Badger 30 and I'm loving what I'm hearing from it with no pedals! Pete where are you buddy! :-)
Mac Baker
I'm picking up the 30 this weekend (my first tube amp) but am wondering how often these tubes need to be changed and how hard they are to get ahold of these days? Also, should this amp have a certain kind of tubes in them? Thank you!
pete thorn= guitar god. you are seriously awesome man!!
Hi Pete
I like this one but still prefer the tone of your PT100 and the single channel Suhr.
How's your new head coming up?
Any news?
Come on spill some beans please, lol!
Pete that cab is a celestion v30 ? or WGS Veteran 30 ? congrats thanks .
All great tones, Pete! How did you mike the cab?
Sounds awesome as usual, you post such great video demos, thanks! Just curious - do you think Suhr makes better amps, or better guitars? (I know, apples and oranges) but figured I'd ask.
Pete, you should put the intro song on you new album!
Is the blonde tolex version called the 'Honey Badger'? Seriously, amazing sounding.
Hi Pete, what kind of pick did you use in this video? Thanks in advance, keep on rockin my friend. You're the king!
Thanks Pete! I think Melissa is coming close to where I live so maybe I can catch you there.
Pete- trying to decide whether to get the badger 30 or new badger 35. Which amp cops more of a tight marshally brown sound?
Pete,
If I already own a PT100, which I love, do you believe there is too much overlap between the Badger 35 and the PT to justify another head?
Also, if you don't need the xtra power, can you just go with the 18? Are they the predominately the same sans the additional 17 watts?
Yay! New Pete Thorn demo! Any chance in you coming over to the UK anytime soon for a clinic/masterclass?
Hey Pete, is that an ESP on the wall? haven't seen it on any of your videos.
great demo as usual by Pete. This guy makes you want to buy everything he uses. still not that clear why a badger-35 over the badger -30. Koko sounds awesome, but "great overdrive" pedal?, isn't that the Shiba drive, and Koko is a clean boost?
great demo as usual ,just wondering what do you use for drum tracks on your demos
Beautiful demo man! Love it!
Hey Pete! Another great video! You touring anywhere or with anyone these days?
Damn, that sounds great. In two minds whether to get the 35 and the 2x12 cabinet, or wait for the revamped PT100. Was trying not to have all Suhr gear, but failing miserably!
wooou this sound & play its amaizing!!!!! whats speaker? V30 1x12 or 2x12?
song record for badger 35? saludos!!
That was Great ! and the amp was too : )
What is the main difference you feel between the 30 and 35 tonewise (clean and distorted)? Is the 30 cleaner?
when I mostrly want to use boxes with a slightly overdriven clean as basic, will the 35 or 30 be a LOT different?I use a Suhr s3 and seeking a ruck / jazz/ fusion sound.
pete, how's the SSV? how is it compared to SSH? how do you describe the tone? what else of suhr pickups u are using? (humbucker) thx :)
So I take it the Suhr 35 is Class A through two EL34s? The 'clean' was so distinctively EL34. I guess that's how you get it to 35W.
Hi Pete, was wandering because I can't seem to find any specific statement on Suhr website... But is this Badger 35 cathode bias as well? Thanks for the help.
Wow! Intro drum sound is insane ;)
Any word on if the reloaded Koko boost works as well with this amp as its big brother does?
hi pete...i'm looking for to buy badger 30 or 35 or 18.....what's the difference in sounding between rectifier with tube for badger 18 and i think the 35 is with solid state?""".....help me if u can !.....thanks
Do you prefer the EL84 sound over the B30 EL34?
I tried your settings on my Badger30 10 minutes ago and my ears are still bleeding ! Is the Suhr 1x12 in your isolation box ?
shure sm57, recording ??
Hi, what song is it in the beginning of this
video??
Well done Pete,
Whats the 2x12 loaded with?
Wow Pete your playing is amazing as always but that amp sounds amazing. John Suhr makes the best stuff. I use the Riot in my Marshall JTM 45 100 watt head and its amazing. Id much rather have this though. Thanks for posting this.
The 30 is more "Marshally" and the 35 and 18 have more of that EL84 thing going on...
I want a 1971 Superlead 12,000 series Marshall. or A clone capable of running EL34'S and 6v6's!!!
are you the guy who plays for the official demos that Suhr puts on their channel?
I like how you said “Howdy” 🙂
SICK run @6:05!!!!
Steven Slate Drums... They rule.
That amps got balls!
Does anyone here know if this amp will be able to cut through the mix playing small/med sized bars, jamming zeppelin, Van Halen, hard/classic rock, etc. I'm running out of my twin reverb through a bunch of pedals, but was considering this amp if it is loud enough. thanks!
joe sellner Easily loud enough.
The 35 has 4xEL84 vs 2(?)xEL34 of the 30. The 35 also has full power scaling. I don't think the 30 does.
With a 18 you can play in gigs and it's better to use it on studio because you can sound better having less watts
The greatest advert for this amp, apart from this video, it's "Boing! We'll Do It Live" by the Aristocrats. Look it up.
Guthrie Govan coaxes all manner of beastly sounds from it.... plus it's Guthrie playing so....
He used a 30. Which is different
Melissa Etheridge, and Don Henley
"Koko Boost - highly recommended if you've got a badger". To wit my wife, who puts up with me watching these vids with amusement, asked "what do we do if we have racoons?" PS ordered the Koko for the PT 100...
"Just going to focus on some tones." yes.
Anyone know what kind of cables he uses?
Guitar ones
I was hoping for this :D ª!!!!!!!!
the 30 is more Marshall-ish
Suhr amps rule the world!! #1 Suhr #2 dr. Z
New cab 1x12 UK V30 CLOSE BACK? opnening song rec for badger 35? specific please! Your fingers are the fucking death!!
Dude, beat up that Koko boost! Kick it around, spit at it, call it names! Stupid(ly great) pedal!
How a quartet of EL84s small bottle tubes sounds so much fatter than the SL suhr amps!
Eargasm!
c'mon man!!! tell us he trick on that drums also! they are INSANE! not as much as your playing, but c'mon!!!!
T-O-N-E
This amp sounds nothing like this clip! Send mine back and purchased a Marshall jvm joe sangria I modified by Santiago Alververez funnily sounds just like this clip! Ha ha isn't that funny!!!
Considering this is just a bigger badger 18...why does this demo sound 10x better than his badger 18 demo. His 18 demo is the worst I've ever heard from Pete's demos
It’s like the first “demo video” I ever made so that could have something to do with it ha ha! That said I still think it sounds good. I got better at recording obviously over time...
@@PeteThorn didn't mean to be critical your a phenomenal player. Sorry, Didn't realise it was your first demo and was checking out badgers and was so amazed at how much better the 35 demo sounded and was a little confused as I want to get the 18. Keep rocking Pete! Your an inspiration to many.
There's a tumor that Pete Thorn tells his amps what to sound like and not the other way around.
I wish he would demo a Harley Benton ! Lol
hahahaha!
Clean tones are never really clean in demos.
2:05 is as clean you'd ever need
I guess the jealous ones...