Buy my IRs and captures: ko-fi.com/sonicdrivestudio Thomann Affiliate: www.thomann.de/intl/index.html?offid=1&affid=3210 Sweetwater Affiliate: sweetwater.sjv.io/k0mGvx My personal Thomann recommendations: thmn.to/thocf/cv37zixo68 Friedman amplification: friedmanamplification.com/
I NEED a comparison of this against a VH4, an Archon 100, a Peavey VTM 120, and a JCM 800. A Fireball/Powerball or the SEFE would be sweet as well. Happy as hell for you man!!
That’s so awesome Jon! I love mine and have enjoyed using it for years now! It’s such an amazing amp! Definitely looking forward to hearing what kind of tones you put on the channel with yours I know it’ll be great!
That's my dream amp right there. Sold all my amps and most pedals and went Fractal with no regrets. But, if there was one amp to make me want to go back, that's the one. Congrats! Gorgeous work of art.
I know you’re going to do a killer comprehensive review on this amp. Can you please focus on demonstrating how open and uncompressed the amp can be? There seems to be the Marshall comparisons and this seems to be the general comment. Would love to see if this can be dispelled assuming how versatile this amp can be! Looking forward to seeing some great riffs and educational content.
For me, this is 100% my desert island amplifier. I've had and currently have loads of amps of different flavours, but nothing is as fun and inspiring to play through as my BE-100 Deluxe. Stunning amp.
true, but this Friedman is better than 99% of his amps (at least for rock music, because I am not into chucgga chugga things). And also is less expensive than his other amps.
Thanks! I still pinch myself sometimes and just look at the collection to remind myself of how cool it is. I don't take it for granted. Worked hard for it though!
@AidenCantrell I have many favorites but some of my favorites are: SLO-30, Zuta GBG120, this new Friedman, RedSeven Leviathan, ENGL SE FE, Lichtlaerm Audio Prometheus, Revv Generator 120
I’m looking forward to seeing you make some heavy tones with this thing. Everyone associates it with 80s metal and hard rock, it I know that there are some great modern tones within the beast. I love my BE100dlx, and I really enjoy your channel too. The Friedman bug is an expensive but amazing thing to be bitten by. Haha
I have this amp. I like the gain turned up on the plexi channel and using the guitar volume to adjust the amount of dirt. From clean to dirty on the plexi channel transitions nicely into higher gain on the BE channel.
Looking forward to many videos on the BE-100 DE. I’ve been debating whether I should get it but at its high price point I’ve been very hesitant. And honestly there aren’t almost any good review videos out there. From the few out there my sense is that it’s not a good amp. Please be as detailed as possible and try as many combinations as possible.
@@SonicDriveStudio I use a Modeler, so I'm relying on you to figure out which speaker, mics sound good. Happy Holidays to you and your family and friends. Thanks for another year of absolutely stellar videos, demos, and gear insights. 👏
@@SonicDriveStudio Appreciate your work as well as the interaction on forums which is extremely rare. As a home player. I am saving for a mesa mini based on part of that hard work. 🙂
For this job you can't rely on one single source of income. Not with the amount of subs that I have. So stuff like affiliates and selling captures/IRs helps!
Jon, the answer is 'yes'. End of video. (Playing through modelers and analog preamps i always end up eith modded-marshall or friedman as my go to models.... The real big boy should be endgame 😉).
Im 38, getting chunky and just dont see the need to own a tube amp, not with how well modelers can do now. I just revently got a headrush pedalboard and it has been an absolute game changer for me to the point I dont even look to buy much gear anymore as it can do everything I personally can ask. Love the videos though, newish sub and never miss and episode.
And yet, we all know that they all pretty much do the same thing :-) I’m back down to a handful of really nice pieces and find it very pleasing. Less is more…? Ask Yngwie, lol
I've been doing unboxings like these for a long time on the channel alongside my regular content. I enjoy doing them and taking people along for the ride. In the thumbnail you can always see me with a box, so it's easy to not click on these videos if you're not interested
@ two Marshall a bugera two vox ss a fender ss and a dv mark I blow up oh yeah I have a boss katana 100 W head. I forgot about that thing I played it for six months sounded awesome and I got the Bogarra 5 W. I like a play in my bedroom and not blow up the rest of the house, even though it has an attenuator and it should sound OK at half a watt
I get a bit confused by your channel. On one hand you use IRs, captures and digital everything that we have heard sounds extremely identical to analog equipment, but on the other you've recently been demoing analog amps a ton. This begs the question of "Why?". Why should the modern player spend all of this money and effort on analog equipment when you yourself have proven to us that it isn't necessary?
The modern player shouldn't be doing what he is doing as a RUclips channel and studio 😉. But a guitar player should be doing what makes him/her happy. That always gets the best sounds , trust me.
In the end, people should do whatever they want. I personal enjoy using digital and analog, plus my viewers have a wide variety of preferences. I want to be able to cater to both. There's no wrong or right
Because real amps into real cabs are the BEST. IR’s and digital stuff is mimicking what these amps are doing with original character and in real time. No Tom foolery at all with the real stuff. Having said that, digital has its place and it’s really cool too. I want a red seven amp central evo for my be100dlx so I use that stuff too. Almost every player I see talk about this that uses digital live does it because they have to and it makes more sense. If they could use real amps into real cabs without the hassle, trouble, or excess cost associated, they would. It’s not black and white. You use what makes you happy and inspires you to play/make music.
@tedmen1123 agreed! And it's ok to admit that digital and analog aren't the same. Nothing wrong with that but there's also nothing wrong with preferring one over the other. As long as it inspires!
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Thomann Affiliate: www.thomann.de/intl/index.html?offid=1&affid=3210
Sweetwater Affiliate: sweetwater.sjv.io/k0mGvx
My personal Thomann recommendations: thmn.to/thocf/cv37zixo68
Friedman amplification: friedmanamplification.com/
I NEED a comparison of this against a VH4, an Archon 100, a Peavey VTM 120, and a JCM 800. A Fireball/Powerball or the SEFE would be sweet as well. Happy as hell for you man!!
I don't have most of those amps but I hope to do some shootouts with the Friedman for sure!
See so many endgames behind you 😉 Engl, Diezel, Lichtlaerm and so on! Great collection 👍🏼
That's the only endgame, collect them all 😂😂😂
That’s so awesome Jon! I love mine and have enjoyed using it for years now! It’s such an amazing amp! Definitely looking forward to hearing what kind of tones you put on the channel with yours I know it’ll be great!
That's my dream amp right there. Sold all my amps and most pedals and went Fractal with no regrets. But, if there was one amp to make me want to go back, that's the one. Congrats! Gorgeous work of art.
Wow!! Glorious!! Look forward to hearing this one!!
Merry Xmas to you, that's my dream amp right there!
Thanks! 😊 Merry Xmas to you too!
get well soon, and happy holidays 🖤🤘
Congrats. Maybe the best thing about when you demo new gear is the new killer riffs you write to showcase it.
Already working on it! It's going to take some weeks though because of the holidays and I was sick. But I'm really excited!
@@SonicDriveStudio Get well soon, enjoy the holidays and we'll be patiently waiting to enjoy your creativity.
I still go back and listen to the Laney IRT Studio video just because I love the riffs.
Ah that's cool! I sold that amp but it was a good one!
I know you’re going to do a killer comprehensive review on this amp. Can you please focus on demonstrating how open and uncompressed the amp can be? There seems to be the Marshall comparisons and this seems to be the general comment. Would love to see if this can be dispelled assuming how versatile this amp can be! Looking forward to seeing some great riffs and educational content.
2025 horoscope for SDS …. It’s gonna be a goooood year! so many exciting things in this channel! - HBE is gonna be nasty
For me, this is 100% my desert island amplifier.
I've had and currently have loads of amps of different flavours, but nothing is as fun and inspiring to play through as my BE-100 Deluxe.
Stunning amp.
It's a good desert island amp to have!
There is never an endgame amp.
true, but this Friedman is better than 99% of his amps (at least for rock music, because I am not into chucgga chugga things). And also is less expensive than his other amps.
Can you revisit the Fender Tone Master Pro please - been some important updates since you last looked at it? 👍
I would love to but I've been so busy!
You have the dream amp collection
Thanks! I still pinch myself sometimes and just look at the collection to remind myself of how cool it is. I don't take it for granted. Worked hard for it though!
@ what’s your favorite amp in your collection if you have a favorite?
@AidenCantrell I have many favorites but some of my favorites are: SLO-30, Zuta GBG120, this new Friedman, RedSeven Leviathan, ENGL SE FE, Lichtlaerm Audio Prometheus, Revv Generator 120
I’m looking forward to seeing you make some heavy tones with this thing. Everyone associates it with 80s metal and hard rock, it I know that there are some great modern tones within the beast. I love my BE100dlx, and I really enjoy your channel too. The Friedman bug is an expensive but amazing thing to be bitten by. Haha
I'm definitely going to do heavy tones! Some clean and crunchy stuff too but heavy rock and metal is what I love the most! :)
I have this amp. I like the gain turned up on the plexi channel and using the guitar volume to adjust the amount of dirt. From clean to dirty on the plexi channel transitions nicely into higher gain on the BE channel.
Awesome, is there any tonex pack with it coming up?😎
Power and Standby on the back is a weird design choice though.
I guess it's a space thing
🔥 Another Good One
The search for the best electric guitar tone never ends..even when we tell ourselves we have found the best tone(s) ever.
I'm never searching for the perfect tone. There are so many tones to enjoy! I never want the search to be over because I love trying new things
I was hoping it was the Steve Stevens model. That thing has its own sound that is awesome.
Favorite amp I've ever owned.
Awesome! It's so good!
looks sick. Some captures would be nice
Looking forward to many videos on the BE-100 DE. I’ve been debating whether I should get it but at its high price point I’ve been very hesitant. And honestly there aren’t almost any good review videos out there. From the few out there my sense is that it’s not a good amp. Please be as detailed as possible and try as many combinations as possible.
nice amp... I would love to see some Slash licks on that with a LP Guitar
Congrats! It will be interesting to hear it, and which Speakers it sounds good with in your new ISO Box.
Any speaker recommendations for this amp?
@@SonicDriveStudio I use a Modeler, so I'm relying on you to figure out which speaker, mics sound good.
Happy Holidays to you and your family and friends. Thanks for another year of absolutely stellar videos, demos, and gear insights. 👏
I just talked to a Tech from California...it seems the Friedman, Soldano, Synergy and said few other USA amps, are made at the same facility!
Yes, they are made by Boutique Amps Distribution
Nice, walls of amps and new iso cab. RUclips must pay quite well, as they should for your excellent content.
Thanks! RUclips doesn't pay well. It's all about working really hard and setting priorities
@@SonicDriveStudio Ya I've been wondering what rich person you have bound in your basement. :p RUclips is pretty iffy when it comes to revenue.
@@SonicDriveStudio Appreciate your work as well as the interaction on forums which is extremely rare. As a home player. I am saving for a mesa mini based on part of that hard work. 🙂
The mini Mesa amps are fun!
For this job you can't rely on one single source of income. Not with the amount of subs that I have. So stuff like affiliates and selling captures/IRs helps!
Which load boxes are you using for your YT demos?
I have used the RedSeven Amp Central for almost everything up until now
@ thanks! Just curious have you tried the Suhr RL box?
@armandodiaz3485 I have not but I've heard good things!
I believe the end game amp is a 5150 iconic
This thing is gigantic
Capture Christmas sale?
The headfirst Alta 100 dethroned my be 100 deluxe
I think my end game amp would be a Wizard MC2
I would like to see you plug something into it and turn it up LOUD.
Need to hear you play your Ibanez M8M on that Friedman BE 100 Deluxe!!! Make it happen and Congrats.
There will be an 8 string for sure!
I thought this about Diezel VHX. You sure havent got one there yet? Maybe you should check your amp locker man 😁
Got a VH4 recently and I'm really happy with that! Fully analog ;)
Is it a fake amp or is your right arm bionic. Usually good tube amps weigh a ton
It's not light!
Jon, the answer is 'yes'. End of video.
(Playing through modelers and analog preamps i always end up eith modded-marshall or friedman as my go to models.... The real big boy should be endgame 😉).
Amazing!
Wizard is the endgame
I don't know much about them tbh, for that reason they haven't been on my "wish list"
Yeah right, end game amp for next fifteen minutes...
Enjoy it man!
It looks awesome!
😅
Please buy a Friedman Butterslax🙏
I thought you were in Canada Jon. What part of world are you in. That amp is huge😳🤘🏻
I'm in the Netherlands
Wow❤
Noice! 🎉
Im 38, getting chunky and just dont see the need to own a tube amp, not with how well modelers can do now.
I just revently got a headrush pedalboard and it has been an absolute game changer for me to the point I dont even look to buy much gear anymore as it can do everything I personally can ask.
Love the videos though, newish sub and never miss and episode.
Have you checked out the Friedman "ir" Tube Preamp Pedals? Absolutely killer.
Now go do some squats and deadlifts. lol
Yes sir, love the IR-X and IR-D
And yet, we all know that they all pretty much do the same thing :-) I’m back down to a handful of really nice pieces and find it very pleasing. Less is more…? Ask Yngwie, lol
🤣
look at that walllllll. jesus
not comparing but love my jcm900 2100.
Yeah, if it didn’t have the name on it, you think it was a Marshall
Beterschap!
Dankje!
hey ! santa's gift yet :)
JUST EAT THE DAMN ORANGES! 🤣🤣🤣
Working on it 😅
No, there is another.
Unsubscribed. You've changed man.
😂. Congratulations Jon! Can't wait to hear it!
Haha! Best comment :)
A musician’s final thoughts should be of Ohio
If you say so? I've been to Ohio once and I thought it was a bit boring tbh
You're a cool, passionate dude, but please watch out not just being an unboxing channel. My very little humble opinion. Cheers and Merry Christmas!
I've been doing unboxings like these for a long time on the channel alongside my regular content. I enjoy doing them and taking people along for the ride. In the thumbnail you can always see me with a box, so it's easy to not click on these videos if you're not interested
Tonex capture now do it now come on
🤤
How many amps is enough? 😂
Space is not infinite here! I have been selling some amps to make room. I just don't make videos about when I'm selling stuff 😂
Every time one more than you have😂
I see you sold your Diezel to Max. @@SonicDriveStudio
@WholeLottaBulldog yes! The VH4 is enough for me. I did shoot a comparison though, coming soon! ;)
I have 7 amps and that to many
For most people that is more than enough! You must have a killer collection!
@ two Marshall a bugera two vox ss a fender ss and a dv mark I blow up oh yeah I have a boss katana 100 W head. I forgot about that thing I played it for six months sounded awesome and I got the Bogarra 5 W. I like a play in my bedroom and not blow up the rest of the house, even though it has an attenuator and it should sound OK at half a watt
How can you afford all these amps?! 😂😂😂
Fwiw: this is my full time job
Marshall knock off
And Marshall is Fender knockoff, which all start with RCA tube radios...
I get a bit confused by your channel. On one hand you use IRs, captures and digital everything that we have heard sounds extremely identical to analog equipment, but on the other you've recently been demoing analog amps a ton. This begs the question of "Why?". Why should the modern player spend all of this money and effort on analog equipment when you yourself have proven to us that it isn't necessary?
Because tube amps are awesome! Digital is cool too :)
The modern player shouldn't be doing what he is doing as a RUclips channel and studio 😉.
But a guitar player should be doing what makes him/her happy. That always gets the best sounds , trust me.
In the end, people should do whatever they want. I personal enjoy using digital and analog, plus my viewers have a wide variety of preferences. I want to be able to cater to both. There's no wrong or right
Because real amps into real cabs are the BEST. IR’s and digital stuff is mimicking what these amps are doing with original character and in real time. No Tom foolery at all with the real stuff. Having said that, digital has its place and it’s really cool too. I want a red seven amp central evo for my be100dlx so I use that stuff too. Almost every player I see talk about this that uses digital live does it because they have to and it makes more sense. If they could use real amps into real cabs without the hassle, trouble, or excess cost associated, they would. It’s not black and white. You use what makes you happy and inspires you to play/make music.
@tedmen1123 agreed! And it's ok to admit that digital and analog aren't the same. Nothing wrong with that but there's also nothing wrong with preferring one over the other. As long as it inspires!
Bruh...go lay down.
This was shot a week ago. Luckily I feel much better now. I just had to do this :)