A couple of things. This preamp used to belong to me, and I did most of the mods. When I got it, it had only the tranny and voltage mods. I did the rest of the work. Clean has the Blackface mod. Ch2 is almost stock. It has much more gain than a SE. Two band EQ and ch 3 is SE. I also did a full recap. If you ever decide to sell it I’d like it back:)
I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot my account password. I love any tips you can offer me.
Thanks for another great demo!Some badass tones to be had there good sir! Would love to see continue this theme and get your hands on a rare Soldano Caswell X99 preamp. The one with the crazy motorized knobs! Keep up the great content man! Your channel deserves ten times as many subscribers by now!
Billie Joe Armstrong and Jason White both use this preamp in their live shows . I believe there's a video of the two rigs they use somwhere on RUclips.
Killer tone. I just got a mint CAE 3+ SE from a pro player, who got it straight from Bradshaw. It was Bradshaw's NOS benchmark unit that he used to test all the ones that were outsourced / built by other builders to ensure quality control. Bradshaw sold it in 2022, around the time he committed to never building these units again. My advice to anyone lucky enough to have one: hold on to it.
What a preamp !!! Steve vai used this in his record?? The clean sounds like The Sister from passion and Warfare. The darker tones is exactly Megadeth Countdown to Extintion and Youthanasia... Awesome video Michael!
Dear Michael, I always enjoy watching your videos and listening to your playing! I also play this preamp in a rack setup. Which poweramp and cabinet would you recommend to go with that preamp? Thanks! Greetings from Germany! Best, Christian
I remember when these were commanding $900 to $1,100 on the used market - it wasn’t all that many years ago (or maybe it really was 😅). I refused to buy one because it had rack rash. Never saw one again after that.
I came here just for Megadeth, and you made me so happy. That rig with my Jackson KV1 would be too much tone for me to digest apparently! I wonder if there's a plugin that emulates the CAE 3+ and other preamps like the Bogner and Soldano
Sweet. Sounds great. Why don’t we see these preamps that much? Are they mainly for studio work and “pros”? Can we ever get a kemper profile of these preamps?
Have you thought about doing a dedicated Lukather video? Although you've covered most of the territory across multiple videos I'd love to watch you analyze and rebuild his tones from scratch including fx chains etc. Your tone breakdown videos of Nuno, Zakk, and Huff have been awesome. All of your Luke inspired Kemper profiles are on the money as well.
Nice Video! I have to say that i always preferred the ie4 when playing live. However te CAE has a very iconic sound on channel 2 in my opinion. any chance to make an direct comparison to the ie4?
My go to dirty tone is the Big Hairy Profiles Marty lear profile. Running into my Marshall with V30s nails the Megadeth Countdown and Youthanasia tones. I'm guessing the VHT has some Marshall mojo.
The rjm RG-16, I have the 3rd one Ron made You mentioned getting Megadeth-y, said same for the Hafler Triple Giant and I find them to be similar except for the clean on this is better
Kingdom of Desire sounds like the original 3+, not the SE. If you want Gypsy Train or that Megadeth thing get the unmodded purple face original! Crunchy! The SE is warmer and rounder.
great video , just a question , you could change channels and add the Eq whitout footswitch? I see your hand clicking the leds of the channels? maybe I'm wrong.
I'm doing the switching with a RJM RG-16 switcher. There's no way to switch channels or EQ, or even get any sound without a footswitch or switcher attached.
@@danieln2967They're pretty similar. the Reloaded is a little more open. But I would really describe the 3+ preamp as "open". Go with whichever is cheaper.
Ed used the prototype 3+ into a JCM-800 Suhr had modded with his effects loop on "the Dream is over" . The prototype 3+ had an amplifier power transformer. Ed really liked it. Bob changed to a toroidal transformer to save some weight. Ed heard played the production model with the different transformer and didn't like it. I've done the swap from the toroidal to the amp transformer. It's a pretty noticeable difference. This stuff is great, please keep them coming!
With all respect/ Owned a CAE 3+ and It wasn't for me. Created more problems than solved. Probably OK if your entire rig is in a big and DEEP rack..DIMENSIONS 22" X 12" X 3.5" - 7 LBS ..add cables and connectors to the back and go deeper.. You cant switch channels without the factory foot switch or external switcher 4x4 etc. I play the BE-100 and most importantly really sounds and feels great and is easy to use. Sort of the best of whats versitile and modern and tried n true in one package
"V H T 21 50 power amp" LOL!!! digging your channel dude!
A couple of things. This preamp used to belong to me, and I did most of the mods. When I got it, it had only the tranny and voltage mods. I did the rest of the work. Clean has the Blackface mod. Ch2 is almost stock. It has much more gain than a SE. Two band EQ and ch 3 is SE. I also did a full recap.
If you ever decide to sell it I’d like it back:)
can you send me info for the SE mod?
The one that got away 😂
@Draven Bruce It's not working anymore... But I do have another software for this
I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know a tool to get back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid forgot my account password. I love any tips you can offer me.
@Marcus Felix Instablaster =)
trey anastasio used one for several years in the mid-late 90's as well. such an iconic sound. I really need one
Thanks for another great demo!Some badass tones to be had there good sir!
Would love to see continue this theme and get your hands on a rare Soldano Caswell X99 preamp. The one with the crazy motorized knobs!
Keep up the great content man! Your channel deserves ten times as many subscribers by now!
Holy shhhhiiiiiiett this sounds good! The Holy Grail of preamps no doubt. Thanks for doing this Michael!
Mate, no matter what you use, you always get better tones than any other youtube channel. Frigging amazing!!!!
That's very nice of you to say. Thanks!
Yeah, very authentic sounds.
Billie Joe Armstrong and Jason White both use this preamp in their live shows . I believe there's a video of the two rigs they use somwhere on RUclips.
Killer tone. I just got a mint CAE 3+ SE from a pro player, who got it straight from Bradshaw. It was Bradshaw's NOS benchmark unit that he used to test all the ones that were outsourced / built by other builders to ensure quality control. Bradshaw sold it in 2022, around the time he committed to never building these units again. My advice to anyone lucky enough to have one: hold on to it.
My Bandmate used to own that thing. He always told me he regrets it that he got rid of it. After watching this, I knew what he was talking about.
This is my favorite Pre-amp. I have your profile pack. I run the Kemper through the loop return on my Marshall Jubilee stack and it sounds amazing.
Never heard of that pre but it seems to get a ton of crunch tones! I like that!
10:15 V--H--T 2150 poweramp! :D perfect
Its sounds part Marshall, Part 5150 and part ADA MP1.
Some of the tones remind me very much of Randy Rhoads' live sound. Very thick and a heavy overdrive but still retains articulation.
What a preamp !!! Steve vai used this in his record?? The clean sounds like The Sister from passion and Warfare.
The darker tones is exactly Megadeth Countdown to Extintion and Youthanasia...
Awesome video Michael!
Indeed Mustaine used a CAE preamp into a VHT2150 during Countdown to extinction and Youthanasia era
Loved the Megadeth bit
Killer preamp!!!!
That sounds really good.
Dear Michael, I always enjoy watching your videos and listening to your playing! I also play this preamp in a rack setup. Which poweramp and cabinet would you recommend to go with that preamp? Thanks! Greetings from Germany! Best, Christian
sounds fantastic
This tone at 1:13... ❤
I remember when these were commanding $900 to $1,100 on the used market - it wasn’t all that many years ago (or maybe it really was 😅). I refused to buy one because it had rack rash. Never saw one again after that.
Yes. I stupidly sold mine, THEN had to jump through major hoops to get it back. 🤘 I won't make that mistake again.
I came here just for Megadeth, and you made me so happy. That rig with my Jackson KV1 would be too much tone for me to digest apparently! I wonder if there's a plugin that emulates the CAE 3+ and other preamps like the Bogner and Soldano
I’ve never seen any plugins. There’s a Triaxis plugin out there, and Nembrini makes a great SLO plug-in.
@@BigHairyGuitars I use the triaxis plug-in and love it
Get the Kemper and Big Hairy Guitars CAE3 pack. Nails 90s Megadeth.
Please do something about Dawayne Bailey from Chicago, he used one of these and he has a killer tone. Very underrated
What is REALLY important here : the power section of the Ecstasy… ;)
Delicious tones & playing! Wouldn't mind having one of these gizmo's myself, lol
I knew he used this model on the Countdown studio session but didn't know it was also used on Youthanasia - always thought it was the JMP-1
Great video! Are you also going to release a palythrough like this for x88 and fish?
Yeah. That's my plan. ...in time.
As soon as he stared playing Megadeth I hit the thumbs up
Sounds killer Mike!
Sweet. Sounds great. Why don’t we see these preamps that much? Are they mainly for studio work and “pros”? Can we ever get a kemper profile of these preamps?
I need to find one of these
Have you thought about doing a dedicated Lukather video? Although you've covered most of the territory across multiple videos I'd love to watch you analyze and rebuild his tones from scratch including fx chains etc. Your tone breakdown videos of Nuno, Zakk, and Huff have been awesome. All of your Luke inspired Kemper profiles are on the money as well.
Great video❤️❤️🚀🚀🚀!!! I think this is my favorite preamp... Maybe one day...
When are we getting this one for THU? :)
Nice Video! I have to say that i always preferred the ie4 when playing live. However te CAE has a very iconic sound on channel 2 in my opinion. any chance to make an direct comparison to the ie4?
My go to dirty tone is the Big Hairy Profiles Marty lear profile. Running into my Marshall with V30s nails the Megadeth Countdown and Youthanasia tones. I'm guessing the VHT has some Marshall mojo.
Did you have a chance to A/B it with OD100 SE+ Head? And if yes, how does it sound compared to the suhr head?
I didn't. But, I just talked to a guy who has both, and he said that they are VERY VERY similar, if not redundant.
@@BigHairyGuitars Perfect. That's what I want. I have a stock 3+SE 2003 edition and Im gonna have it modded to the head specs.
Mike, who makes that great DAW workstation ( with keyboard insert)?? Thanks
At 4:20 l like that tone. You could do some great songs with that one.
Hey Michael-off topic; what output ohms do you have all your heads set to, hooked up to Ampete 88S-Studio? Curious......thanks!!
The rjm RG-16, I have the 3rd one Ron made
You mentioned getting Megadeth-y, said same for the Hafler Triple Giant and I find them to be similar except for the clean on this is better
Kingdom of Desire sounds like the original 3+, not the SE. If you want Gypsy Train or that Megadeth thing get the unmodded purple face original! Crunchy! The SE is warmer and rounder.
You very briefly had an AC/DC tone. Didnt see that coming.
great video , just a question , you could change channels and add the Eq whitout footswitch? I see your hand clicking the leds of the channels? maybe I'm wrong.
I'm doing the switching with a RJM RG-16 switcher. There's no way to switch channels or EQ, or even get any sound without a footswitch or switcher attached.
Roger , thank you Michael! hope for a vid like this about the x88r soon!
How bout kasha rockmod 2 preamp another killer piece
we need the profile for TH - U of this pre amp 🤩🤩
2022
@@BigHairyGuitars 🥵❤️🔥🙌
What about the groove tube trio do you have one of those?
Killer!
CAE 3+ or Bogner Fish? Who's the winner?
IMHO, they're really different. for more slick refined, i'd go CAE. For more earthy raw, I'd go Fish.
Keeps tweaking the preamp when playing the Strat. Doesn't realize the hoodie lace is muting the bottom strings :D
That's my special fretwrap hoodie.
What is happening with the extra fret on that strat? Looks like a totally different fretboard material.
it is. My tech added an extra fret for me.
Sad, mine is no where close to this chewiness haha. Even through the VHT2150...
I would love to see the guts of this preamp somehow stuffed into a pedal format somehow. This thing sounds amazing.
The closest thing is the Suhr Riot pedal. It's the closest I've heard capture the unique tonality that Suhr dials in.
@@BigHairyGuitars the "normal" Riot or Reloaded version? Btw, love your vids man!.
@@danieln2967They're pretty similar. the Reloaded is a little more open. But I would really describe the 3+ preamp as "open". Go with whichever is cheaper.
Great preamp, I thought evh used an x88r and a soldano head on for unlawful but maybe I’m wrong
He did use a Soldano head to Unlawful, EXCEPT on "The Dream is Over".
Ed used the prototype 3+ into a JCM-800 Suhr had modded with his effects loop on "the Dream is over" . The prototype 3+ had an amplifier power transformer. Ed really liked it. Bob changed to a toroidal transformer to save some weight. Ed heard played the production model with the different transformer and didn't like it. I've done the swap from the toroidal to the amp transformer. It's a pretty noticeable difference. This stuff is great, please keep them coming!
@@pfrisch6030 huh.. didn't know that. You learn something new every day. Thanks
Definitely you throw the bogner and keep the legendary VHT 2150......
Still waiting for gnarly chorus tone video sir!
Fonzo Hernandez that’s one FX I can’t stand not that you asked. It’s almost as bad as tremolo.
Curious: when nosey people ask what you do for a living, do you reply, musician, producer, or something else?
Please..test Engl 520 preamp!
I've been looking for one.
"We'll take girth any day of the week."
Three strums later:
"NOPE."
😆
Part bionic, and organic, man or cyborg?
With all respect/ Owned a CAE 3+ and It wasn't for me. Created more problems than solved. Probably OK if your entire rig is in a big and DEEP rack..DIMENSIONS 22" X 12" X 3.5" - 7 LBS ..add cables and connectors to the back and go deeper.. You cant switch channels without the factory foot switch or external switcher 4x4 etc. I play the BE-100 and most importantly really sounds and feels great and is easy to use. Sort of the best of whats versitile and modern and tried n true in one package
Green Day’s rig led me here
The channel 2 needs some time to tweak to get the right sound
🤍
What year were the first ones made?
Not sometimes, but EVERYTIME you play you do the underbite pukeface :-) You have to work on that.
Thank me later.
Unfixable. Guitar is hard.
Why don’t you intro the video as though it’s a tone tasting then? That is the difference between mediocrity and greatness. Will you seize it?
🤷🏻♂🤷🏻♂🤷🏻♂