When listing the many non-metal players who have used the SLO, you left out one crucial person who still to this day utilizes it on stage, Mr. Warren Haynes.
@@Yellowcard7572 they do, and it’s pretty good, but I prefer the nembrini. They’re pretty similar in quality though, there’s only a small difference between the two.
I love all these mini heads they're coming out with. They all sound great. Just wish they'd make the matching mini cabs to go with them. Maybe some 1x12s in straight and slanted cabs and make them stackable so we can have a mini stack if we want. That would awesome!!! 🤟🤟🍻
@@rickfennell7849 Mesa also makes the mini cabs straight or slanted but half the depth and don't have the low end of a standard recto cab. They look badass as a mini stack but I don't like the skinny sound
Vicious chops, Nick. Great to know Soldano’s still pushing it. I used to own a Yamaha T100C and traded it for a new Boogie Mark IV when I was stationed in Japan in ‘94. Lol, the Japanese are really proud of their products.
The SLO-30 is my absolute dream amp. My current main setup uses the Synergy SLO module. Cool to see a more affordable version of what I STRONGLY believe is the best amp of all time.
Hi Nathan, I have just bought the synergy slo module myself and I do like it but I must admit if I paid for the £3000 amp or what ever it cost I would be let down from it if that makes sense. I am still wanting to try this thing as for £249.99 it seems a bargain. I also have the Bogner uberschall module and I’m looking at either the Powerball or Deliverance module next as I need a clean channel as well for my SYN-50 head.
@@gazzaduce3424 I've used just about all the modules at this point. My fav clean is the TDLX. I did end up getting the SLO mini. I only have a couple hours in it, but it's VERY impressive. I haven't done any A/B tests yet, but it sounds very similar to the SLO module. It doesn't seem quiet as responsive as the module, but still feels great.
That's a surprisingly good sounding solid state amp. There must be some DSP going on in there. I haven't used a solid state setup since the early 80s when I had a Yamaha PG1 preamp running into a QSC solid state power amp and and a Marshall 4x12. That was a pretty good sound at the time, but this thing really kills it.
The Soldano SLO Mini packs the tonefulness of the legendary Soldano SLO-100 into a compact, giggable format. What are you rockin’ on the SLO Mini? Let us know in the comments, and shop it today at Sweetwater 👉 imp.i114863.net/doAqLK
Well Nick i guess i wasn't alone in losing all of my hair. Tried to get a message to you and it didn't find you I assume. He was my friend but he was your bandmate. Your family on the road and in the studio for a long time. I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was one of the best. As for the amp i was given one as a gift recently and have yet got to test it out so was watching this out of curiosoty to see what this little monster sounds like and who better to do that than the Reaper Riff Ripper himself awesome playing as usual Nick hope you are well. You won't remember me so don't try no one remembers guys like me from back then trust me on this LOL Again i am so sorry for your loss Awesome video
This amp & that Les Paul is the perfect match! I need that exact LP, is that the 1960 Les Paul Tribute in natural? This amp is so cool I can't believe it's not tubes/butter.
The only things I wish the amp had are a 4, 8, 16 ohm switch like the tube versions, and a regular 3-prong power cable instead of the little pedal-like barrel plug.
Is solid state. You don't need an impedance switch. Just connect anything above 8 ohms. Solid state does not care like tube transformers do. You can run the amp without speaker too. I don't know why they put 2 outputs. When you increase the load the amp will run cleaner and with less power maybe the two outputs are EQ differently to compensate tone change. To make the amp a 3 prong AC type you will need to put the power supply inside. A noisy switching PS near a high gain stage could get a bit noisy. Is doable but will increase the price.
I had the SLO 30 Tube amp and the quality is not on par with the original 100. I would much prefer to see a Soldano 5 watt single EL34 tube akin to a Tone King Gremlin.
Since this is all solid state, I’m wondering, does it sound good at lower bedroom volumes? Please let me know if anybody out there has one and can confirm or not. Also, how does it take gain pedals in the front end, so if you’re using less gain, you can still add it with a pedal Thanks
@@sonny6string822 Hi, Sonny! Thanks for your question. Happy Holidays! One of the advantages of solid state amps is that you don’t need a high volume to obtain a saturated gain tone. The output volume is a means of making the drive tone louder or softer. It has no effect on the distortion. You can absolutely use overdrive/distortion/fuzz in front of the amp. YMMV with which one is the most successful for you. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Hi and thanks for your message, hope you’re well and safe. SLO-30 is an all tube amp based on the features of the legendary SLO-100. Please see details on our site: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SLO30BM--soldano-slo-30-super-lead-overdrive-30-watt-tube-head-metal-grille Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
IC or a jfet? No IC will come near to a tube like tone ever. But fets? Well they behave somelike like tubes. Jfet implementation of preamp exist in boutique and DIY pedals. Runoffgrove explain how to replace a tube with a jfet.
Hey, Taga! Great question, it will vary from cab to cab so it depends on the power handling. You can run this through a 4x12 but I’d recommend making sure the impedance matches. It won’t push the cab very hard so it will sort of be like running an attenuated amp through a cab. I hope this helps! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
Great tones in this little box..hums like a bitch tho on hi gain, can't use it onstage or in studio like that, it's a great practice amp. Sounds amazing thru a 4x12..but that FKIN HUM...
When he said "with all of the setting at 12 o' clock- mid day", that was false advertisement due to trebile- 11 o' clock, presence- 11o' clock, and master- 8 o' clock.
@@thisperfectworld yezzir! I’m a big Lynch fan, there was more talking then playing but it sounds good from what I’ve seen. I already an OR15 but it should sound good through my Orange 1x12 Cab
The send works as a line out check out Leon Todd or Rabea’s demo’s . I’m not sure if you can use it without a cab in send out DI mode like the Marshall heads ,eg origin ,dsl
its the real deal? lol :D i guess real deals dont include a basic clean channel? ( uh remove one of the fet in the crunch? lol :D its the real deal! 70 bux worth of chinese comonents operating at low voltage with digital amplifier! lol :D hey not complaing its nice we got options at least now lol
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When listing the many non-metal players who have used the SLO, you left out one crucial person who still to this day utilizes it on stage, Mr. Warren Haynes.
Lou Reed,, too!
Finally, a soldano I can afford.
HAHAHAHA SAME 😂
If you use plugins at all, the Nembrini soldano plugin is pretty sick. It sucks when your dream amp is disgustingly expensive lol
@@MrBones105 Doesn’t Neural DSP have a plugin of the SLO?
@@Yellowcard7572 they do, and it’s pretty good, but I prefer the nembrini. They’re pretty similar in quality though, there’s only a small difference between the two.
@@MrBones105 Interesting…
I love all these mini heads they're coming out with. They all sound great. Just wish they'd make the matching mini cabs to go with them. Maybe some 1x12s in straight and slanted cabs and make them stackable so we can have a mini stack if we want. That would awesome!!! 🤟🤟🍻
Vox has 1x10 speakers and orange too, for just around 70 dollars!
@@ciskemerlijn6161 right on man👍👍👊
Mesa 1x12 recto "cube" is a rocking little cab, pairs perfectly with my mark v25
@@michaelshafer2996 right on brother 👍👍🤟
@@rickfennell7849 Mesa also makes the mini cabs straight or slanted but half the depth and don't have the low end of a standard recto cab. They look badass as a mini stack but I don't like the skinny sound
Vicious chops, Nick. Great to know Soldano’s still pushing it. I used to own a Yamaha T100C and traded it for a new Boogie Mark IV when I was stationed in Japan in ‘94. Lol, the Japanese are really proud of their products.
They should be. I currently use a Boss Katana head. Best $350 I ever spent.
Awesome review/interview, Nick! And Mike is such a great guy! I spoke to him in the past and he was very friendly to a mere mortal like myself!
Solid state can make for a really good sounding amp. Always plug this into a good power surge protector. I may be buying one of these soon.
I love seeing Nick in these gear videos.
The SLO-30 is my absolute dream amp. My current main setup uses the Synergy SLO module. Cool to see a more affordable version of what I STRONGLY believe is the best amp of all time.
Yeah I can’t use a slo tube amp in my house and always want one but now this is perfect im sold
Hi Nathan,
I have just bought the synergy slo module myself and I do like it but I must admit if I paid for the £3000 amp or what ever it cost I would be let down from it if that makes sense.
I am still wanting to try this thing as for £249.99 it seems a bargain.
I also have the Bogner uberschall module and I’m looking at either the Powerball or Deliverance module next as I need a clean channel as well for my SYN-50 head.
@@gazzaduce3424 I've used just about all the modules at this point. My fav clean is the TDLX. I did end up getting the SLO mini. I only have a couple hours in it, but it's VERY impressive. I haven't done any A/B tests yet, but it sounds very similar to the SLO module. It doesn't seem quiet as responsive as the module, but still feels great.
This is now the second amp you've convinced me to buy, Nick.
It sounds better than I expected! Great playing, Nick! 🤘🏼
listen the rabea massaad review, he compare with the 100w tube slo, sounds like 90% identical, in some occations, 98%
Mike Soldano's amp mod/building story is so cool!
Great to see you here...we met backstage once when Grim Reaper came to KC...
Nick makes the best gear demos
Love these mini amps, great for practice, recording or even slaving it out to a larger amp 😎
Nice that you played the intro to Balls to the Wall! I did some work for Mr. Udo Dirkschneider himself in the past. 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
Great demo Nick! And you're playing is awesome as usual
For a split second I thought “I’d be silly to buy that”, then I remembered “wait a minute, solid state amps each have a unique voicing”.
You gotta come up with any reason to buy more amps/gear lol.
Great demo Nick! That little thing sounds pretty good! It's cute!
Balls to the Wall - great take on the riff!
Great player! Great demo!
Great video! I was introduced to Soldano by Martin Barre and his tone as he is using them as well.
Gunna rock 2 of these in stereo!
mine shipped today!
Nick you really Nailed those tones! Great video ; )
I'm sold. Thanks Nick.
Balls to the Wall Nick!
Put out a 100 watt version
Definitely gonna grab one of these used and one of those harley benton 2x12's
Big sound for something so small. Not even lunchbox sized, more like light breakfast sized.
Awsome review but one thing i gotta say these mini heads could do way better if theyd put a headphone jack in them,
I wish I would’ve waited before getting the be mini
That's a surprisingly good sounding solid state amp. There must be some DSP going on in there. I haven't used a solid state setup since the early 80s when I had a Yamaha PG1 preamp running into a QSC solid state power amp and and a Marshall 4x12. That was a pretty good sound at the time, but this thing really kills it.
Why don't these come with a proper switchable clean channel? A nice solid state clean that you could put pedals into would make this a fantastic amp.
The Soldano SLO Mini packs the tonefulness of the legendary Soldano SLO-100 into a compact, giggable format. What are you rockin’ on the SLO Mini? Let us know in the comments, and shop it today at Sweetwater 👉 imp.i114863.net/doAqLK
So awesome, I ordered it instantly!
Well Nick i guess i wasn't alone in losing all of my hair. Tried to get a message to you and it didn't find you I assume. He was my friend but he was your bandmate. Your family on the road and in the studio for a long time. I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was one of the best. As for the amp i was given one as a gift recently and have yet got to test it out so was watching this out of curiosoty to see what this little monster sounds like and who better to do that than the Reaper Riff Ripper himself awesome playing as usual Nick hope you are well. You won't remember me so don't try no one remembers guys like me from back then trust me on this LOL Again i am so sorry for your loss Awesome video
Sounds great!! I hope they will release the pedal version of this mini amp. No need for the power amp. I can plug it to my existing power amp.
They just did
This amp & that Les Paul is the perfect match! I need that exact LP, is that the 1960 Les Paul Tribute in natural? This amp is so cool I can't believe it's not tubes/butter.
Nick, thrash out some Grim Reaper riffs!! \m/
perfect home office practice amp and the bogner would be perfect with diezel mini amp.
Same 30w power amp as the Bogner Ecstasy mini... which is better? Getting one or the other....
Maybe a solid state SLO 100 as a more affordable range?
Got mine last week ... fun
The mini amp sounds amazing...
Sounds good, mine was shipped and should arrive today...although I sould have picked it up in person so I could spend more😂😂😂
It wasn’t the first high gain tube amp - that was Mesa/Boogie.
About time!!!
I can only imagine what a 100W version of this amp would to do the amp market... Next year maybe?
Nick, which mini one do you prefer? This one or the bogner?
I wonder if they'll introduce a cabinet comparable in size to the head.(something smaller than what was used in demo)
That would be cool! A 1x12
That's the only thing missing from these minis, a good solid and affordable 1x12 cabinet to match each one, I must say however I want this one!
@@captainflamson Monoprice makes an affordable 1x12 with a Vintage 30!
@@DiscoPilgrim4903 I will check them out, thx!
intro that he played from Ratt lay it down ?
Is it “Grim Reaper” heavy? Rock You to Hell was heavier.
The only things I wish the amp had are a 4, 8, 16 ohm switch like the tube versions, and a regular 3-prong power cable instead of the little pedal-like barrel plug.
Is solid state. You don't need an impedance switch. Just connect anything above 8 ohms. Solid state does not care like tube transformers do. You can run the amp without speaker too. I don't know why they put 2 outputs. When you increase the load the amp will run cleaner and with less power maybe the two outputs are EQ differently to compensate tone change. To make the amp a 3 prong AC type you will need to put the power supply inside. A noisy switching PS near a high gain stage could get a bit noisy. Is doable but will increase the price.
@@ot4kon Thanks so much for that info! Very informative and educational.
Suena como dentro de una caja de zapatos, no se si el equipo no tiene headroom o que esta mal tomado desde el mic o la sala tiene demasiado reverb
I had the SLO 30 Tube amp and the quality is not on par with the original 100.
I would much prefer to see a Soldano 5 watt single EL34 tube akin to a Tone King Gremlin.
Rock on Nick 😎👍
Wow 🤩
Since this is all solid state, I’m wondering, does it sound good at lower bedroom volumes?
Please let me know if anybody out there has one and can confirm or not.
Also, how does it take gain pedals in the front end, so if you’re using less gain, you can still add it with a pedal
Thanks
PS. Also, how does it take gain pedals in the front end?
Thanks
@@sonny6string822 Hi, Sonny! Thanks for your question. Happy Holidays! One of the advantages of solid state amps is that you don’t need a high volume to obtain a saturated gain tone. The output volume is a means of making the drive tone louder or softer. It has no effect on the distortion. You can absolutely use overdrive/distortion/fuzz in front of the amp. YMMV with which one is the most successful for you.
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Can I play aggressive music like mumble rap with this amp?
Is SW down? Accessing from #Europe.
man i swear that tribute cant stay in tune
Yep. This is within budget
Hi what song a 2,08 ?
Is this tube or solid state?
Hi and thanks for your message, hope you’re well and safe.
SLO-30 is an all tube amp based on the features of the legendary SLO-100. Please see details on our site:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SLO30BM--soldano-slo-30-super-lead-overdrive-30-watt-tube-head-metal-grille
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
It’s so cute!!! 😄
turns out this is more a yap flappin' demo than an amp demo!
what song is played at 1'36 ?
This sounds muddy to me it needs more treble,must be just his desired eq settings.Cant say I like it enough to buy it.
I will stick with my JJR.
IC or a jfet? No IC will come near to a tube like tone ever. But fets? Well they behave somelike like tubes. Jfet implementation of preamp exist in boutique and DIY pedals. Runoffgrove explain how to replace a tube with a jfet.
Class D power amp?
Well it's obviously not gonna be AB if there aren't any tubes.....
@@jsullivan2112 A/B solid state amps are a thing
@@jaywishmaster1984 Oh wait, I was interchanging A/B with push-pull again, nevermind! They're not necessarily the same thing. lol
Top 👍
I want one 😂😂🙈🙉🙊❤❤❤
Can this drive a marshall 4x12?
Hey, very easily, yes it sure can.
For sure
Hey, Taga! Great question, it will vary from cab to cab so it depends on the power handling. You can run this through a 4x12 but I’d recommend making sure the impedance matches. It won’t push the cab very hard so it will sort of be like running an attenuated amp through a cab.
I hope this helps!
Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
Played one this past weekend and my favorite small tube amp so far but expensive. I do wish that it had MIDI and more options. Great amp!
$250 expensive?
@@madmick78 I figured seeing its compact size thanks for the info.
This is without tubes!
Wow only $250!
Now Soldano needs lower priced cabs to go with this head.
Great tones in this little box..hums like a bitch tho on hi gain, can't use it onstage or in studio like that, it's a great practice amp. Sounds amazing thru a 4x12..but that FKIN HUM...
Drink every time he does “air quotes” 🥴
When he said "with all of the setting at 12 o' clock- mid day", that was false advertisement due to trebile- 11 o' clock, presence- 11o' clock, and master- 8 o' clock.
Está para jubilarse este hombre por dios...
I sold my Marshall soul for a Soldano SLO....lol
Would I be able to dial in some George Lynch tones on this little guy?
Absolutely
George is on video demoing this if you search youtube!
@@thisperfectworld yezzir! I’m a big Lynch fan, there was more talking then playing but it sounds good from what I’ve seen. I already an OR15 but it should sound good through my Orange 1x12 Cab
🤘🏻🤘🏻 Alice In Chains!
I will own a real SLO 30
why wouldnt you have a clean channel though?
i cant figure out how i would use it absent a clean channel! lol
its just a dirt pedal with a digital amp built in,
(which fines) except absent a clean channel its kinda pointless.
So...A decision was made to make a great mini amp, but give it no direct out recording capability? Really?
wont the line out work?
@@MoneyBooBoo What line out? It only has speaker out
@@EamonBJWyse my bad I was looking at the $2K model
@@MoneyBooBoo Yeah
The send works as a line out check out Leon Todd or Rabea’s demo’s . I’m not sure if you can use it without a cab in send out DI mode like the Marshall heads ,eg origin ,dsl
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:D
Please dont ever try to play a gary moore song ever again. You play like an amateur
its the real deal?
lol :D
i guess real deals dont include a basic clean channel?
( uh remove one of the fet in the crunch? lol :D
its the real deal! 70 bux worth of chinese comonents operating at low voltage with digital amplifier! lol :D
hey not complaing its nice we got options at least now lol
Spinal Tap approved? shut up and take my money!
what song is played at 1'36 ?
lay it down by ratt