Thanks dude, I appreciate it! I plan on posting more with this and some of my other amps in the near future. I finally want to get this channel going. 🍻
@@JayRoc17 not really. It depends on the situation but this amp is tight enough and has enough gain for most applications outside of djent or other super aggresive sounds.
Great video and playing man I’ve got the 100 deluxe and it amazes me everytime I play it how much clarity there is and has me playing a lot more full chords in with my power chords just because of how great and full and clear it sounds. That clarity definitely came through in this video. Nothing beats a Friedman. Gotta get my hands on 1 of these new SS at some point
Thanks Joey! The delux is a fantastic amp and has so many tone shaping options. I actually almost got that one, but ultimately simplicity won out and I ended up with this. Cheers!
Best video I have seen of this amp omg , thanks for playing all of those awesome 80’s songs. I’m sure this amp can nailed Motley Crue no problem. Thanks I’m buying one soon
@@sir.shreddington did you tried the BE 100 deluxe? Or have you ever played the bogner helios 100 the original or eclipse? What makes you choose the ss v2 thanks again
@@artsal I did try the BE Delux, but I haven't tried either of the Bogners that you mentioned. I really liked the BE Deluxe, but it was a bit raw sounding compared to the SS. The SS is smoother and I got along with that better. I also prefer simplicity with knobs/switches, and the SS has only 1 switch on the back; where the BE has like 5 on the back and more on the front. I like to plug in and play, and the SS sounds awesome no matter how you have the knobs set. The BE has a TON of tone shaping capabilities though, so there is that. It ultimately depends on what you like. Cheers!
@@sir.shreddington I’m actually the same I sold all of my digital devices. Kemper axe iii, helix and quad and got me an slo 100 with a 4x12 and I also love the simplicity. I want to get something tighter more hot rodded Marshall and I think the ss fits perfect. Thanks again
This is virtually the same set up I’m using amp into captor x into Apollo twin. What IRs you using? I’ve been using nothing but york audio IRs for a while now mostly use the Marshall mv30 pack and the Marshall m25 pack. Have a whole slew of em though and use various others at times. Those 2 packs though you can cover every basis with and sound amazing.
Awesome tone. Mind sharing the settings for your captor? Which cab/mics/etc? I've got a Runt 50 that I use with a captor X and so far, the 412 Nuno cab is my favorite with the Ribbon 160 and Dyn 57 mics.
Thanks dude! Your video of that Splawn Nitro from waaay back convinced me to pick up a Quick Rod. I recently sold it and instantly regretted it. I'll be getting another... Anywho, I was using imported IRs from ML Sound Labs Djent Cab Pack. I used a 57 E, and a 121 C. His IRs are super nice.
@@sir.shreddington Ah cool! Yeah I've had "Mufasa" forever. I've tossed around the idea of getting rid of it just because it's such an unwieldy monster on stage when I use a cab (which is rare these days) and the clean channel is pretty trash compared to the Runt and SLO. But legit nothing I've ever plugged into hits and punches with the clarity that the nitro has. Anyways, I've got Nolly's Cali IR pack but haven't installed it yet. I've also got the Ownhammer AFD pack too which is awesome but a bit overwhelming with all the IR's... they all start to sound similar and you get choice paralysis and I have to take a break for a while to let my ears reset. As much as I like the Captor, my biggest gripe is that I can't split the two mic's hard L and R the way I do when recording with real mics. My L6 Stomp HX can split L and R if you load an IR block into separate L and R signals which then lets you also apply stereo effects, separate EQ'ing on both IR block, etc but the feel and sound quality of using IR's in the Stomp (compared to the Captor) just isn't nearly as good but you do get that stereo flexibility.
@@FastRedPonyCar Yeah dude, keep it! Splawn are severely underrated amps, and the current price point is fantastic considering most high end manufacturers are in the $3.5k+ range. I'd like to check out some of the GGD cab sims, but yeah I feel you with being overwhelmed with choice. I usually test them on my fm3, since it's a quick process on that piece, then import my favs into the Captor X. Honestly, hard panning functionality would be a really good idea for them to add to the software. It seems like it would be something that a lot of people want.
@@sir.shreddington Well I caved and got the ML Djent pack. SUPER impressed! Going to spend some time with them, the amp and my FRFR and IEM's this weekend to really get it dialed in.
Excellent video. TWO QUESTIONS: (1) does the footswitch enable switching between all three channels? I see that it only has two switches, one for boost and one for channel - so how can one channel switch toggle between three channels? That doesn't sound promising. It seems like it ought to have 3 switches, one for each channel, that turn on that channel and then turns off the other two. That way, any one channel can instantly be switched to without having to walk up to the amp and take your hands off the guitar to do the switching. If not, is there some kind of solution or workaround? (2) How does this compare to the SLO-30? If you had to have only one of those 2 (SS-100v2, or SLO-30), which would you choose and why?
Hey thanks Rob! 1) The foot switch does enable switching between all three. The buttons are labeled "clean" and "boost." Clean will toggle between one of the gain channels (the one you are on) and the clean channel, and the boost toggles between SS and SS+ channels. 2) If money was no issue- the Friedman. I think the SLO 100 and Friedman are more of an apples to apples scenario since they are in the same price point, but for the sake of your question I'll stick to the 30. You can get really good sounds out of both amps for sure. Different flavors, but still awesome. If nothing else it's the flexibility of the friedman that get's me. You can switch between all the channels in a live situation, where with the 30 you can only switch between normal and OD channels. So you have to choose between either clean, or crunch for one channel. Although crunch does clean up nicely with the volume pot on your guitar, and is a really beautiful and dynamic channel. On the Friedman, the SS and SS+ have their own volume which gives you a lot of flexibility. You can create a volume boost situation for solos or any other part that requires an increase in volume- perfect for a live situation. On the SLO 30, you'd need like a clean db boost pedal to give you that jump in volume for leads or whatever.
@@sir.shreddington Very cool. I'm trying to find someone to build me a guitar similar to that. Strat body, maple fretboard, reverse hockey stick headstock, 2 humbuckers (either JB/Jazz or Bare Knuck Rebel Yells or Rio Grande Muy Grande & Tallboy), 22 frets, Floyd Rose with FU Tone or Stone Tone block, toggle switch on bottom left horn ala EVH/Nuno, & two volume knobs (one for each pickup.
Yeah dude! I tried both and went with the SS. Both are similar amps, and give you that classic Friedman/Marshall sound. The BE DLX has a ton of tone shaping options, and sounds a bit more raw. The SS100 is smoother, but can still get super gainey if you want. The SS also has a fantastic clean channel that stays pristine. Both amps have the same control layout. You can check out some of my newer SS100 videos if you want to hear more- fwiw I've gotten better at capturing the awesomeness of this amp!
The SS sounds darker overall, but that’s just because of the sweep curve on the presence control. The sweep increases exponentially at about 2-3 o’clock, I think it’s similar to a vintage taper pot on a guitar. So If you want that bright Marshall sound just keep the presence around there. They are both super similar amps, but the BE DLX has all the bells and whistles.
Yeah dude, you're right, the original has a Line Out and Effects Loop Return Volume. I've never done a wet dry wet setup, but I think the System Volume that was taken from the BE Deluxe is supposed to offer the same functioning as a Loop Return Volume. I wouldn't know how to do the wet dry wet thing on this amp though. Definitely worth me looking into!
Not sure, they are still hard to get. I got mine from a local dealer near me, but the owner is life long friends with Dave so he called in a favor for me.
ML Sound lab Djent IR cab pack. I'm currently working on a song of mine that I'll re-amp with the Friedman and use some different cabs. I want to get the video up soon!
You lost me at the hair bun. No amount of quality playing, song selection, amp, or tone is going to hold any sway after displaying a hair bun. I’m sorry, but we can’t be friends.
FINALLY someone who showcased that the amp is versatile and can do classic rock very well!!!
Thanks for the kind words, Jay! 🙏
@@sir.shreddington I'm getting mine shortly. CAN'T WAIT!!! 🤘🤘
@@JayRoc17 Awesome dude! You're going to love it.🤘
Sounds like a dream, wish I could get one as well. Great video man, congratulations
Thanks Rodney!!
Def best Friedman. In my top three marshall style amps. This, the splawn QR and KSR Juno (on clip mode) are kings of Marshall tone.
Yeah dude it's a beast!
Awesome sounding amp, always wanted to try the V1 but this thing sounds even better! Great playing as well. Cheers 🥃
Thanks dude, I appreciate it! I plan on posting more with this and some of my other amps in the near future. I finally want to get this channel going. 🍻
@@sir.shreddington Do you find you need to push the front end with a drive/gain pedal?
@@JayRoc17 not really. It depends on the situation but this amp is tight enough and has enough gain for most applications outside of djent or other super aggresive sounds.
That amp is killer! I also dug the playin'. Keep on rockin' Jason! All the best, Bobby D!
Thanks man! Cheers 🍻
Buying this amp next week, and helpful seeing it played like this! I see an FM3 on the desk haha
Thanks Boss
Nice dude, you’ll love it! To date it is still my favorite Friedman 🤙
Great job!!! thanks alot,now i want one🤦♂️
Thanks!! Don't watch the other demos I posted of this amp...you might end up buying it next week 😁
Great video and playing man I’ve got the 100 deluxe and it amazes me everytime I play it how much clarity there is and has me playing a lot more full chords in with my power chords just because of how great and full and clear it sounds. That clarity definitely came through in this video. Nothing beats a Friedman. Gotta get my hands on 1 of these new SS at some point
Thanks Joey! The delux is a fantastic amp and has so many tone shaping options. I actually almost got that one, but ultimately simplicity won out and I ended up with this. Cheers!
Best video I have seen of this amp omg , thanks for playing all of those awesome 80’s songs. I’m sure this amp can nailed Motley Crue no problem. Thanks I’m buying one soon
Thanks! If my reamp box arrives by tomorrow, I plan on getting another video of the amp out this weekend🤞
@@sir.shreddington that would be awesome can’t wait. Thanks 🙏
@@sir.shreddington did you tried the BE 100 deluxe? Or have you ever played the bogner helios 100 the original or eclipse? What makes you choose the ss v2 thanks again
@@artsal I did try the BE Delux, but I haven't tried either of the Bogners that you mentioned. I really liked the BE Deluxe, but it was a bit raw sounding compared to the SS. The SS is smoother and I got along with that better. I also prefer simplicity with knobs/switches, and the SS has only 1 switch on the back; where the BE has like 5 on the back and more on the front. I like to plug in and play, and the SS sounds awesome no matter how you have the knobs set. The BE has a TON of tone shaping capabilities though, so there is that. It ultimately depends on what you like. Cheers!
@@sir.shreddington I’m actually the same I sold all of my digital devices. Kemper axe iii, helix and quad and got me an slo 100 with a 4x12 and I also love the simplicity. I want to get something tighter more hot rodded Marshall and I think the ss fits perfect. Thanks again
Great video and playing
Thank you! 🤙
Great chops man…little bit bright with the Orange Cab …..would love to hear it through a greenback or creamback loaded cab….new subscriber added
Thanks dude! I feel I captured this amp better on some of my follow up vids. Definitely more to come though. Cheers!
You should try that amp with another cab. A more Marshall style cab
Nice demo
Thanks! Yeah it definitely sounds killer with greenbacks 💪
This is virtually the same set up I’m using amp into captor x into Apollo twin. What IRs you using? I’ve been using nothing but york audio IRs for a while now mostly use the Marshall mv30 pack and the Marshall m25 pack. Have a whole slew of em though and use various others at times. Those 2 packs though you can cover every basis with and sound amazing.
I don’t think I’ve tried any York IRs yet, but they are in the list! This video was with the ML sound labs djent cab.
Awesome tone. Mind sharing the settings for your captor? Which cab/mics/etc? I've got a Runt 50 that I use with a captor X and so far, the 412 Nuno cab is my favorite with the Ribbon 160 and Dyn 57 mics.
Thanks dude! Your video of that Splawn Nitro from waaay back convinced me to pick up a Quick Rod. I recently sold it and instantly regretted it. I'll be getting another...
Anywho, I was using imported IRs from ML Sound Labs Djent Cab Pack. I used a 57 E, and a 121 C. His IRs are super nice.
@@sir.shreddington Ah cool! Yeah I've had "Mufasa" forever. I've tossed around the idea of getting rid of it just because it's such an unwieldy monster on stage when I use a cab (which is rare these days) and the clean channel is pretty trash compared to the Runt and SLO. But legit nothing I've ever plugged into hits and punches with the clarity that the nitro has.
Anyways, I've got Nolly's Cali IR pack but haven't installed it yet. I've also got the Ownhammer AFD pack too which is awesome but a bit overwhelming with all the IR's... they all start to sound similar and you get choice paralysis and I have to take a break for a while to let my ears reset.
As much as I like the Captor, my biggest gripe is that I can't split the two mic's hard L and R the way I do when recording with real mics. My L6 Stomp HX can split L and R if you load an IR block into separate L and R signals which then lets you also apply stereo effects, separate EQ'ing on both IR block, etc but the feel and sound quality of using IR's in the Stomp (compared to the Captor) just isn't nearly as good but you do get that stereo flexibility.
@@FastRedPonyCar Yeah dude, keep it! Splawn are severely underrated amps, and the current price point is fantastic considering most high end manufacturers are in the $3.5k+ range.
I'd like to check out some of the GGD cab sims, but yeah I feel you with being overwhelmed with choice. I usually test them on my fm3, since it's a quick process on that piece, then import my favs into the Captor X.
Honestly, hard panning functionality would be a really good idea for them to add to the software. It seems like it would be something that a lot of people want.
@@sir.shreddington Well I caved and got the ML Djent pack. SUPER impressed! Going to spend some time with them, the amp and my FRFR and IEM's this weekend to really get it dialed in.
@@FastRedPonyCar Nice dude! I hope it works out for you. I really like his IRs.
Excellent video. TWO QUESTIONS:
(1) does the footswitch enable switching between all three channels? I see that it only has two switches, one for boost and one for channel - so how can one channel switch toggle between three channels? That doesn't sound promising. It seems like it ought to have 3 switches, one for each channel, that turn on that channel and then turns off the other two. That way, any one channel can instantly be switched to without having to walk up to the amp and take your hands off the guitar to do the switching. If not, is there some kind of solution or workaround?
(2) How does this compare to the SLO-30? If you had to have only one of those 2 (SS-100v2, or SLO-30), which would you choose and why?
Hey thanks Rob!
1) The foot switch does enable switching between all three. The buttons are labeled "clean" and "boost." Clean will toggle between one of the gain channels (the one you are on) and the clean channel, and the boost toggles between SS and SS+ channels.
2) If money was no issue- the Friedman. I think the SLO 100 and Friedman are more of an apples to apples scenario since they are in the same price point, but for the sake of your question I'll stick to the 30.
You can get really good sounds out of both amps for sure. Different flavors, but still awesome. If nothing else it's the flexibility of the friedman that get's me. You can switch between all the channels in a live situation, where with the 30 you can only switch between normal and OD channels. So you have to choose between either clean, or crunch for one channel. Although crunch does clean up nicely with the volume pot on your guitar, and is a really beautiful and dynamic channel.
On the Friedman, the SS and SS+ have their own volume which gives you a lot of flexibility. You can create a volume boost situation for solos or any other part that requires an increase in volume- perfect for a live situation. On the SLO 30, you'd need like a clean db boost pedal to give you that jump in volume for leads or whatever.
What version hair bun is that?
Business formal
They need a 50 watt version
I’m waiting for the 50w JEL!
@@sir.shreddington I think there is a 20 watt
What was that guitar with the reverse headstock?
The natural wood finish guitar? That's my #1, a parts caster with a Warmoth body and neck. Scalloped Brazilian rosewood fretboard ftw!
@@sir.shreddington Very cool. I'm trying to find someone to build me a guitar similar to that. Strat body, maple fretboard, reverse hockey stick headstock, 2 humbuckers (either JB/Jazz or Bare Knuck Rebel Yells or Rio Grande Muy Grande & Tallboy), 22 frets, Floyd Rose with FU Tone or Stone Tone block, toggle switch on bottom left horn ala EVH/Nuno, & two volume knobs (one for each pickup.
@@user-ec9xh4gy7m Sounds killer! Seems similar enough to a Lynch Kamikaze that ESP could probably do that for you.
Are you planning on making more videos with your ssv2? Thanks
Yes sir! Just posted a song that I re-recorded with it last night. Next I'm going to do a comparison video with my mesa boogie badlander
@@sir.shreddington awesome, best news ever have a great weekend
Have you tried the BE100 DLX? If so, could you spot some differences?
Yeah dude! I tried both and went with the SS. Both are similar amps, and give you that classic Friedman/Marshall sound. The BE DLX has a ton of tone shaping options, and sounds a bit more raw. The SS100 is smoother, but can still get super gainey if you want. The SS also has a fantastic clean channel that stays pristine. Both amps have the same control layout. You can check out some of my newer SS100 videos if you want to hear more- fwiw I've gotten better at capturing the awesomeness of this amp!
@@sir.shreddington thanks a lot bro. would you say it justifies the price? does it have a unique sound or is it quite similar to a marshall?
The SS sounds darker overall, but that’s just because of the sweep curve on the presence control. The sweep increases exponentially at about 2-3 o’clock, I think it’s similar to a vintage taper pot on a guitar. So If you want that bright Marshall sound just keep the presence around there. They are both super similar amps, but the BE DLX has all the bells and whistles.
I just find myself not needing a ton of tone shaping controls, other than presence, thump, etc. hope that helps!
Why is there no line out? It makes wet dry wet rigs a bit more difficult. I think version 1 had a line out.
Yeah dude, you're right, the original has a Line Out and Effects Loop Return Volume. I've never done a wet dry wet setup, but I think the System Volume that was taken from the BE Deluxe is supposed to offer the same functioning as a Loop Return Volume. I wouldn't know how to do the wet dry wet thing on this amp though. Definitely worth me looking into!
Where can I find one for sale online?
Not sure, they are still hard to get. I got mine from a local dealer near me, but the owner is life long friends with Dave so he called in a favor for me.
@@sir.shreddington Nice. Sounds amazing!
@@babarasad Thanks!
What is that Les Paul color called? Dirty lemon?
Green lemon 🤙
What's the last riff?
That is an original of mine 👍
@@sir.shreddington nice! Will try to learn the technique.
@@XChristianNoirX 💪🤙
What speakers ?
ML Sound lab Djent IR cab pack. I'm currently working on a song of mine that I'll re-amp with the Friedman and use some different cabs. I want to get the video up soon!
You lost me at the hair bun. No amount of quality playing, song selection, amp, or tone is going to hold any sway after displaying a hair bun.
I’m sorry, but we can’t be friends.
That actually gave me a good laugh 👏
@@sir.shreddington haha. Thanks. Maybe we can compromise on a ponytail.