Suhr Badger Amplifiers - 30 vs 35 Comparison!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- A comparison of these two wonderful Badger amplifiers from Suhr. The Badger 30 features 2 x EL34 power valves, while the Badger 35 sports 4 x EL84. This difference alone helps to define the character and feel of each amplifier.
I'm using my Suhr Alt T Pro guitar throughout. Each amplifier was recorded separately through a Universal Audio Apollo Twin MkII interface and Logic Pro X.
Jump to tones:
Clean/Breakup tones - 00:16
Crunch tones - 04:56
Higher gain tones - 07:45
Demonstrating clean-up with guitar volume control - 08:57
Fat lead tones, full gain - 10:39
Final thoughts and thanks - 11:57
Thanks for watching and please stay tuned for more high quality content!
30 sounds more scooped, 35 sounds more "tubby". Both sound great. Thanks!!
Really informative display and comparison of these two amps. The most through I’ve seen, even compared to Pete Thorn. Well done.
Very nicely done demo and comparison. Tasty playing also. I have the newer version of the Badger 30 with the silver logo on it. It would be interesting to see how it compares with the older version of the amps that you are playing.
Great video mate! I have the 35, (which I prefer in this video) it sounds a bit fuller and has a bit more unique character to it I think. Look forward to seeing your follow up vid 👍🏻🎸😊
Such a great comparison of the difference between EL34's and EL84's. Both in what I'm assuming is an identical or very similar preamp circuit, cathode biased. Little more high end sparkle in the 35, definitely that woofy midrange of the EL34's. Super cool.
Really awesome video!
Great sounding amps...really represents the differing characteristics between valves. 84's are fat warm & chimey(great for cleans) 34's snarl & love gain & at gig levels this translates to better articulation & grainy goodness...this is why we love a good plexi\800. Nothing wrong with the 84's drive tone at all it's stunning...especially on these fabulous amps. I'd be happy with either but I love my 30. Cheers
Love your playing. Very tasteful. ❤
Finally found your channel. Here's a sub! 😁🤘👍🙋♂️🙏
Sounds great! I own the Badger 18 myself, and love it. Are you recording using a mic'd cab, or a load box and IR's?
Riggs Taylor Thanks for watching! I’m using a Suhr Reactive Load and IRs.
Subscribed!!!!....great playing and demo. Which amp did you prefer if I may ask. Again I say mind blowing the way you play is insane.
Excellent video........lots of flavors and tasty clean playing to showcase these killer amps........I've always preferred the 35 over the 30 & 18.......They all have their place. Thanks for making this video!
Great amp really did this looking at getting the 30 W myself price difference in this case I don’t think shows any value in tone different truly I think it goes down to a 5 W difference in power scaling think that we can definitely magnify out enough to hear some tone, but what I do hear is killer playing here a fantastic demo and you got a new subscriber and you also help them sell an amplifier because I’m about to buy the 30 like I said thanks I just love the aggression on the 30 that’s all I can say it truly is a little more like my Marshall Friedman gets a slight amount of increased aggression out of ELA fours but there is still a defiant of charm no matter how you slice it that appears in solo and you can hear the slight difference in brightness. They’re the most I think either way, thanks mate. 12:45 12:54
KILLING IT!!!
I personally like the leaner 30 sound. The 35 took up to much space for my taste. Great demo!!
Maybe stg with 4 el34s would be the ultimate choice, both for percussive and agressive rthyms and thick leads. That would up the game a bit though, I guess.
Which amp would sound like AC/DC? . Thanks
Thanks for sharing this. I'm making decision for tube or solid state Shur. This is very good video and useful
Hey Jack, like some of the others, I found your channel through Peach's. Huge fan of your playing! I've been hunting for a good bedroom tube aml for a while which has led me to the Badgers. Its a huge plus that I could use them for gigging once all thao Corona craziness subsides. Do you feel that these apps are good options for home playing volumes with the power scaling? Also, if clean headroom is needed at band volumes, will the 18 hold up or should I shoot for the 30/35? I'm coming from mostly fender amp territory myself and hear people describe the 35 as more Voxish and the 30 as more Marshallish. What do you think? Looking forward to more content, just subbed. Cheers!
35 hands down.
I think the 30 has more sag....35 more punch and cleaner headroom....for smaller clubs and studio stuff the 30.
are those amps loud enough for gigging? Cover music and Rock? No Deathmetalsh**
Matz Lang yes certainly.
Unless you need insane amounts of headroom you will be covered most all pub gigs and the like. For bigger venues mic and go through PA. The Badger is big enough for stage volume, small venues, and loud enough to play with a hard hitting drummer as long as you don’t need absolutely pristine cleans.
how loud are the two in the room? is the 35 much louder, if any louder at all?
Thanks for your comment - the 35 is a tad louder and seems more like it fills the room. The 30 is more cutting.
Jack Griffiths awesome! is the volume difference very noticeable? or is it more of a "you'll notice if you listen for it"?
I have badger 35 and think maybe 30 better?) it was very hard choice for me) Which amp better? Badger 30 has better clean sound i think...
Thanks for watching my video, commenting and subscribing! I really love both amps for different things, although I do feel that one suits my particular playing style a little more than the other. I will be posting a follow-up video very soon with my thoughts and will show which one I have decided to keep, so stay tuned! :-)
thank you !can't wait!)
Jack Griffiths how did you recorded this video? Which impulses do use with Reactive load ?
35 Winner!!
Shocking how much better the 35 sounds
I am getting the 30 played one 2 weeks ago and can't get it off my mind.
Who can afford these amps..$$$$
30 = Modern 35 = Vintage...to my ears. Nice comparison, take note others..no extended noodling meant to show off your chops rather than the reviewed gear's capabilities. Wish more vid's were this well presented. Thumbs way up! Thank you Jack.
Andy Romero Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed the comparison. I’ll be posting a more in-depth video on the Badger soon!
I'd keep the 30, thanks again.
yes the rocks will distort a video for an hour with those tired retreadolikkz!!!
35 sounds better here to my ear. More responsiveness to picking dynamics. A little more “sag” but that sounds good when you play it with confidence and with little error like you do here. Both great though.
I personally prefer the 18 or 35 vs the 30 unless you are after a higher metal type gain... in which case the 30 does tighter palm muted sections and note separation on the leads under very heavy saturation.
If metal is your style though I think the Badger is a poor choice anyhow; you will be forced to resort to pedals to get to the metal level of gain.
Cleans, edge of break up, or hard rock sounds shine better through the 18/35s imo which is basically the sweet spot for the Badger line anyhow. If you are not after the classic rock sound and want something heavier, you are much better off with other amps with higher gain on tap such a lunchbox 5150.
Ha, I think I'm the previous owner of your 35.
Jack, I have discovered your playing on peach guitars only days ago and found today your channel. Your playing is superb and I would. and I am sure ,many more, would enjoy some guitar playing licks and tips lessons. I am sure you can increase the number of views and subscribers of your you tube channel this way. What do you say?
357jazzman thanks so much! I’m pleased you enjoy the Peach videos. I will be making a concerted effort to refresh my channel with new content soon. I appreciate the support, make sure you’re subscribed! Thanks.
@@jackgriffithsmusic great. subscribed and looking forward to more of your videos, with focus on playing techniques for intermediates :) is possible
35 for me
Big difference indeed ! The 35 seems to have a lot more low midrange (around 400/500 Hz I'd say)
Thank god i found your channel. I saw you on preach guitar reviewing ce 24 PRS guitar
Are they handwired point to point or PCB?
Great video!
This is still one of the best demos for music gear period!!!