5150 family of Amps continues to be the best metal amps. EVH and James Brown's true gift to the world. There's never been a better time to be a metal head. So much great affordable gear. This amp doesn't even have competition. What else is close in the price range?
@DillonMcAuliffe lol that’s your problem. The plugin cope is so old. “Bbbbut it’s just as good bro”. 😂 Sure buddy. Keep telling yourself that. You wanna write and make demos with plugins have fun. You wanna make serious recordings use an amp.
I like the tone of the Marshall DSL amps a bit better but they are harder to get........ those Marshalls have more mid-range BITE. I would take either amp though. Both BEASTS.
This IMO, just proves that a good amp in the hands of a great player will always sound great.... a lot of hate was passed onto this amp for not good reason by RUclipsrs and once again, you proved them wrong! Great demo Jason!
Yeah the amp sounds great, but let’s talk about the player. Simply some of the tightest thrash riffs I’ve ever heard and a great lead as well. Always love your playing in these videos!
This clinched it for me. I was on the verge of buying the 6L6 Iconic but when I heard about the EL34 version, I held off until clips became available. Great demonstration
This sounds fantastic! I am loving the classic 5150 tones with some well deserved modern additions. I grew up with the classic 5150 as my amp for most of my formative years. I may have to pick this guy up for the nostalgia alone! Great review and sick riffs!
Just saw Kyle Bull do a demo and yours, you both really demonstrated this amp well. You could do a gig with just a guitar, cable, and this amp in a pinch. The less stuff the better.
I can hear they took a lot of gain out of it and spent the time to balance it better sonically. The burn doesn’t sound bad here and actually seems to compliment the amp well. I see they also added onboard reverb like the 40W combo has which is great - only wish it was channel assignable.
This is why I only come to you for gear advise. It’s always 110% on and I nail the tone I want everytime. I’m gonna grab one. I bet the Super BA OD will sound good in front of this thing. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this video Bro! Much love💪 Also the riffage and leads were insane once again!!
Sounds much better than the 6L6 one I got and sent back then bought the Peavey 6505ii and it rips...but this one here has me very interested after your demo....right on
I like how the color themes of each version of the Iconic pay homage to the amps Eddie used before his first signature amp was designed. Seems to me the 6L6 nods toward the SLO and the EL34 nods towards the JMP, in terms of cosmetics.
Killer job as always bro 🤘🤘,amp was impressive but once I seen that Jackson guitar I was like totally focused on that guitar,so can you tell us your thoughts on the guitar 🤘 please 🤘.thank you bro 🤘
I had the EVH II with EL34s and to me it's not as slamming maybe better for thrash or 80s stuff I liked the 6l6 better but I bought the el84 version off a friend who wasn't using it in his studio. I played one gig with it like 50Watt version and it had no headroom.
What speakers are in that cab? I feel like they’ve dialed back some gain (which is fine, by 3 on the red channel with the burn it was already ridiculous) and I feel like the red channel has the midrange that was really lacking on the old one unless you had an EQ in the loop. I wish they would say whether they did some voicing tweaks, but to my ears it sounds like they did.
It seems as though we are not able to access the amp's overdrive function without having to physically push it with your finger. I don't understand how that is not accessible with the footswitch.
@thrash8315 the switches change the gain and tone directly similar to the original block letter and would have added a lot of cost (and probably need more knobs to balance the levels) to make them footswitchable with relays etc. So these were designed to let you find the main two sounds to start. But it also has the footswitch Boost system does provide about 8dB more input gain and the Boost knob is a volume boost for solos. So it’s essentially 4 different sounds from the footswitch.
5150 family of Amps continues to be the best metal amps. EVH and James Brown's true gift to the world. There's never been a better time to be a metal head. So much great affordable gear. This amp doesn't even have competition. What else is close in the price range?
Well said
@DillonMcAuliffe lol that’s your problem. The plugin cope is so old. “Bbbbut it’s just as good bro”. 😂 Sure buddy. Keep telling yourself that. You wanna write and make demos with plugins have fun. You wanna make serious recordings use an amp.
@DillonMcAuliffeit beats the hell out of a plug-in and wtf are you gonna do with no internet
I like the tone of the Marshall DSL amps a bit better but they are harder to get........ those Marshalls have more mid-range BITE. I would take either amp though. Both BEASTS.
Congratulations on being the first to demo the el34 online
Thanks! Didn't even know I was haha!
I’d love to hear it again with black winter pick ups . That’s what I’ve got in my v
@killertone do these amps have to be turned up high volume to get the rich tube tines? Or can it do well at low volumes for home use?
I'll definitely do some clips with my Solar Killertone guitars loaded with BWs
I think all amps sound better turned up a bit but that being said, this amp has a great master volume design and sounds really good at lower volumes.
One of the best metal guitar tone I ever heard
This IMO, just proves that a good amp in the hands of a great player will always sound great.... a lot of hate was passed onto this amp for not good reason by RUclipsrs and once again, you proved them wrong! Great demo Jason!
A MG100 in the right hands can sound good. That's what they mean by tone being in the hands. Not every player can actually play 🤷
@@Chugg.Norris absolutely...But certain youtube clowns will still fight those facts as bullshit.... loudmouths.
I had no idea this amp even exists.. nice demo! Amp sounds VERY killer! Nice chops 🤘🤪👌
Yeah the amp sounds great, but let’s talk about the player. Simply some of the tightest thrash riffs I’ve ever heard and a great lead as well. Always love your playing in these videos!
Thanks so much!
This clinched it for me. I was on the verge of buying the 6L6 Iconic but when I heard about the EL34 version, I held off until clips became available. Great demonstration
Sounds much better through the cab you're using than Kyles Mesa .
This sounds fantastic! I am loving the classic 5150 tones with some well deserved modern additions. I grew up with the classic 5150 as my amp for most of my formative years. I may have to pick this guy up for the nostalgia alone! Great review and sick riffs!
Great content. Nice to see a traditional 5150 with ELs.... Cool piece if kit.
that right hand dudeeee ... amazing stuff
I did not like the original iconic but this one seems to sound way cooler, keen to try it one day
I like that crawling riff around 1:35. Great sounding amp
Jason always brings the riffs and the tonez.
A legend on the RT forums.
Just saw Kyle Bull do a demo and yours, you both really demonstrated this amp well. You could do a gig with just a guitar, cable, and this amp in a pinch. The less stuff the better.
You can do that with any amp if you play like a man and know how to turn knobs the right way 👍🏻
I can hear they took a lot of gain out of it and spent the time to balance it better sonically. The burn doesn’t sound bad here and actually seems to compliment the amp well. I see they also added onboard reverb like the 40W combo has which is great - only wish it was channel assignable.
This is why I only come to you for gear advise. It’s always 110% on and I nail the tone I want everytime. I’m gonna grab one. I bet the Super BA OD will sound good in front of this thing. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this video Bro! Much love💪 Also the riffage and leads were insane once again!!
Nice demo, this is definitely grabbing one on my birthday
Righteous and kickass 🤘
Sounds much better than the 6L6 one I got and sent back then bought the Peavey 6505ii and it rips...but this one here has me very interested after your demo....right on
satin black is nice and effective no bs , confortable to play.
Love this randall cab as always great stuff.
beautiful tone! thanks for sharing
Sweeeeet amp. I am considering getting the combo version.
Slamming riffs and lead work... Sledgehammer tone! I appreciate you keeping it real, Jason!
Peace brother!🤘🖤⚡
This sounded amazing as always Jason!
Killer in every way.
Great job, thanks J! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Great demo, man. I have the first Iconic, and use very similar settings, and an SD-1. 🤘😎
I like how the color themes of each version of the Iconic pay homage to the amps Eddie used before his first signature amp was designed. Seems to me the 6L6 nods toward the SLO and the EL34 nods towards the JMP, in terms of cosmetics.
That's sick sounds way darker than the first 5150 iconic and I dig it way more
Killer tone and track! Good stuff man
Sick man! You are a riff master!!
Well done, sir!
Thank you kindly!
🌬🧦🚀Insane tones, great amp and gain structure, great playings too🔥
For what they cost that's an incredible sounding amp!🤘
Man not a bad sounding amp at all!!🤟🤟
So good!
May need to sell my Jcm800 2210 and buy this! Great demo!
A noicegate that works..... finally! What a sound! ♨️♨️♨️
That’s so sick. The intro reminded me of dethklok. I wish EVH would release a two channel pedal. Something similar to Friedman be od deluxe pedal.
That beast CHUGS !!!
I'd like to hear the original iconic side by side with this one.
you inspire us 🤘
Songs great!
awesome 🤘 this sound is my favortie
Has he ever done a studio rig rundown? Amazing times. Would love to see what he’s using
Great demo!! Amp sounds sick.
Any idea when it's going to hit the stores?
Still looks like it's a preorder everywhere.
American Musical Supply has them in stock and 10% off with code FENDER10 at www.americanmusical.com
Sounds pretty good to me. Good riffing.
Killer job as always bro 🤘🤘,amp was impressive but once I seen that Jackson guitar I was like totally focused on that guitar,so can you tell us your thoughts on the guitar 🤘 please 🤘.thank you bro 🤘
Badass riffage \m/
This thing fuckin rips!
Amps cool but the riffs are cooler.
I agree!
sounds great man!
I prefer the jcm900 slx to these for sure.
Killer tune
Thank you for the content , if you compare this new EL-34 vs 6L6 Iconic what is the big difference ?
I had the EVH II with EL34s and to me it's not as slamming maybe better for thrash or 80s stuff I liked the 6l6 better but I bought the el84 version off a friend who wasn't using it in his studio. I played one gig with it like 50Watt version and it had no headroom.
Well done bro
That’s METAL AS FUCK!!
BOOOOOST IT 🤘🤘🤘
Jesus this sounds so nasty. 10/10 must buy.
Glad to see a demo of it. How would you say it compares to the regular Iconic?
That's The Business.
wow u and kyle!
Wonder if my friend Lance Lopez would enjoy it.
So good! How is this thing only $1,000??
What's the difference in the 6L6 and the EL-34? Do they sound similar? I have the 6L6 but am thinking about purchasing the EL-34. Thoughts?
The 5150 amps have always sounded better to me with el34s.
🤘🤘
How much better would this sound compared to a Engl fireball 25
What speakers are in that cab? I feel like they’ve dialed back some gain (which is fine, by 3 on the red channel with the burn it was already ridiculous) and I feel like the red channel has the midrange that was really lacking on the old one unless you had an EQ in the loop. I wish they would say whether they did some voicing tweaks, but to my ears it sounds like they did.
V30s
It seems as though we are not able to access the amp's overdrive function without having to physically push it with your finger. I don't understand how that is not accessible with the footswitch.
@thrash8315 the switches change the gain and tone directly similar to the original block letter and would have added a lot of cost (and probably need more knobs to balance the levels) to make them footswitchable with relays etc. So these were designed to let you find the main two sounds to start. But it also has the footswitch Boost system does provide about 8dB more input gain and the Boost knob is a volume boost for solos. So it’s essentially 4 different sounds from the footswitch.
Same sound to the block letter?
Great song! What speakers are you using on that cab?
Thanks! V30s
Disembodied hand turns boost on and off. Now we know your secret, Jason. Somehow you have acquired "Thing" from the Addams Family.
@@rottingcorpse6002 😂😂😂
Which one is the heaviest, and which one has the smoothest gain
Both equally heavy....the EL34 model might be a tad smoother.
@@killertone thanks man
Sounds evil!
what speakers are in that randall cab?
V30s!
What speakers are in that cab?
V30s
Sounded like it, thank you for confirming
How low is your action?
@@ajh21313 not super low.
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Adding reverb in post is pointless. Thats not how the amp sounds anymore.
Sounds like all your other amps, even the jcm800 which is in no way an high-gain amp whatsoever 😅😅
Overproduced shit is always so ridiculous
Killer man , loved it 🔥🔥🤘🏻🔥🔥