2 years ago I was undecided between a SLO and a Mark V. The SLO is awesome, but I'm def happy I got a Mark V. I prefer an amp that doesn't need a boost ti sound tight.
You don’t need a pedal to tighten this amp (or many other amps) up as long as you’re not using too much gain, with is a an all-out f**king epidemic with players today (one of Dave Friedman’s biggest complaints with players today). The crunch-channel maxed with the OD at 2-4 is incredibly tight, and percussive. Even in this video all the riff’s being played from the 80’s, he was using too much gain. Treat this amp like a Marshall and dime everything, and you’ll most likely hate it.
Wow that Soldano sounds awesome!! The custom has a little more hair/grit- metal. The tone of the R8 sounds absolutely amazing and can do metal and sound better. It really is the amp that matters the most for metal. The R8 definitely wins in my book.
Yeah dude the Soldano slays! And get this, yesterday I realized I hadn't changed strings on the R8 in months! Imagine how much clearer it would sound with a fresh set.
@@sir.shreddington Just wasn't loving the tone from the custom but maybe needs different pickups? Does one of the two Gibs play much better than the other?
They both play really nicely with the custom neck carve being more slim tapered and modern. The R8 really does have mojo though, and I absolutely love those custom buckers. If I'm being honest, I'm most likely keeping both!
@@xdiaba I think the same would hold true with the BE because it has the same system layout as the BE deluxe. The clean channel is different though and I like it more on the SS.
Majestic doesn’t even begin to describe this amp…. That plexi/crunch channel is a f**king masterpiece of crisp, ultra-percussive, mid-focused bliss. You just have to be a bit careful not to overdo it with the gain or it get’s a bit fizzy, and loses articulation.
Man those are both really nice guitars. I feel like you'd regret selling either of them. If anything, sell or trade the SLO to fund the Mark VII if you really have to scratch that itch. It may still equal regrets but at least you can replace it with an identical SLO down the road.
Your 58 sounded incredible. It sounds clearer with better note separations to my ears. I've noticed you were more comfortable playing it than you did with the custom (of course you can answer that better than me, it's just my observation watching you play both of them). I had the same dilemma between my two beloved Gibson Les Pauls, a '91 classic and '97 standard. Both are fantastic sounding guitars and wanted to get rid of one to get me a Gibson Les Paul custom. I just couldn't decide between the two and I knew the moment I get rid of one will have me a massive regrets. I still have both guitars and decided the custom is not better than them after trying out lots over the years. I guess cause I'm more accustomed now to how they feel and sound.
The 58 really is an amazing guitar. Acoustically it's the loudest out of all of my guitars- the mids are really pronounced on it. The Carmelita neck profile is really comfy in my hands too. I actually have it listed right now on Reverb, and I know I'll regret it if it sells! I kind of hope it doesn't sell, but I did just buy a high end ESP and something has to go...
Hi Xavier. That's a tough call because both amps are awesome in their own right. I'll answer your question comparing the SLO 100 / Friedman SS because the difference in price is negligible between the two making it a more fair comparison. Between the 30 and the Friedman there is about a $1200 - 1500 difference which could be a huge factor for someone. That being said, I would personally go with the Friedman. For the simple fact that I can use the SS+ channel as a solo boost in a live setting- since it has its own master. If you need a volume boost for lead work and you're using the Soldano, you'd need a clean boost in front or in the loop to get you that extra volume to cut through. Which is no big deal if you already have one and it's on your pedal board. In the studio, or at home it's not really an issue. The clean channel on the Friedman is seriously just amazing too...like super amazing.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Lay It Down, and You’re In Love… sweet!
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This amp sounds phenomenally awesome. Everything is so tight. The clean channel sounds amazing too. Love it, wish it was more affordable.
You really can’t go wrong with an SLO!
2 years ago I was undecided between a SLO and a Mark V. The SLO is awesome, but I'm def happy I got a Mark V. I prefer an amp that doesn't need a boost ti sound tight.
That’s one of the main draws for me, so many different sounds and no boost needed. Oh yah…and 2c+!
@@sir.shreddington yay!
You don’t need a pedal to tighten this amp (or many other amps) up as long as you’re not using too much gain, with is a an all-out f**king epidemic with players today (one of Dave Friedman’s biggest complaints with players today). The crunch-channel maxed with the OD at 2-4 is incredibly tight, and percussive. Even in this video all the riff’s being played from the 80’s, he was using too much gain. Treat this amp like a Marshall and dime everything, and you’ll most likely hate it.
I don’t have time for this but I have to watch. I’m such a tone chasing lunatic. That amp sounds ridiculous. I love it.
I love anything Soldano. I’d love to try the Astro too
Balls to the wall! Nice
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Sounds great!
Thanks Jarrett!
Wow that Soldano sounds awesome!! The custom has a little more hair/grit- metal. The tone of the R8 sounds absolutely amazing and can do metal and sound better. It really is the amp that matters the most for metal. The R8 definitely wins in my book.
Yeah dude the Soldano slays! And get this, yesterday I realized I hadn't changed strings on the R8 in months! Imagine how much clearer it would sound with a fresh set.
@@sir.shreddington Just wasn't loving the tone from the custom but maybe needs different pickups? Does one of the two Gibs play much better than the other?
They both play really nicely with the custom neck carve being more slim tapered and modern. The R8 really does have mojo though, and I absolutely love those custom buckers. If I'm being honest, I'm most likely keeping both!
Jason, sorry I just realized it is a SS amp, I thought it was the BE.
@@xdiaba I think the same would hold true with the BE because it has the same system layout as the BE deluxe. The clean channel is different though and I like it more on the SS.
Tempted to one in purple with a purple 1x12
Do eeeeiiiittt! Get a 2x12 😉
@@sir.shreddington Yeah that 2x12 slant cabinet they make looks nice
Excellent⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you! 🙏
Majestic doesn’t even begin to describe this amp…. That plexi/crunch channel is a f**king masterpiece of crisp, ultra-percussive, mid-focused bliss. You just have to be a bit careful not to overdo it with the gain or it get’s a bit fizzy, and loses articulation.
Totally agree. The touch sensitivity along with the trademark smoothness…can’t beat it!
@@sir.shreddington Amen…. It’s not for everyone obviously, but for what it does, there’s nothing that comes close to touching it.
Man those are both really nice guitars. I feel like you'd regret selling either of them. If anything, sell or trade the SLO to fund the Mark VII if you really have to scratch that itch. It may still equal regrets but at least you can replace it with an identical SLO down the road.
I like the way you think, Pete!
Your 58 sounded incredible. It sounds clearer with better note separations to my ears. I've noticed you were more comfortable playing it than you did with the custom (of course you can answer that better than me, it's just my observation watching you play both of them). I had the same dilemma between my two beloved Gibson Les Pauls, a '91 classic and '97 standard. Both are fantastic sounding guitars and wanted to get rid of one to get me a Gibson Les Paul custom. I just couldn't decide between the two and I knew the moment I get rid of one will have me a massive regrets. I still have both guitars and decided the custom is not better than them after trying out lots over the years. I guess cause I'm more accustomed now to how they feel and sound.
The 58 really is an amazing guitar. Acoustically it's the loudest out of all of my guitars- the mids are really pronounced on it. The Carmelita neck profile is really comfy in my hands too. I actually have it listed right now on Reverb, and I know I'll regret it if it sells! I kind of hope it doesn't sell, but I did just buy a high end ESP and something has to go...
Does the 212 orange cab sound big enough and loud enough live with a band with the Soldani SLO30? Thanks.
Yeah it’s plenty loud! Crank those mids and you’ll be good to go 🤙
Jason, if you have to go between that Friedman and this SLO, what would you choose?
Hi Xavier. That's a tough call because both amps are awesome in their own right. I'll answer your question comparing the SLO 100 / Friedman SS because the difference in price is negligible between the two making it a more fair comparison. Between the 30 and the Friedman there is about a $1200 - 1500 difference which could be a huge factor for someone.
That being said, I would personally go with the Friedman. For the simple fact that I can use the SS+ channel as a solo boost in a live setting- since it has its own master. If you need a volume boost for lead work and you're using the Soldano, you'd need a clean boost in front or in the loop to get you that extra volume to cut through. Which is no big deal if you already have one and it's on your pedal board. In the studio, or at home it's not really an issue. The clean channel on the Friedman is seriously just amazing too...like super amazing.
Are you using the overdrive channel only or the crunch? Thanks sounds awesome
Thanks Arturo! I’m using the OD channel for this video 👍
@@sir.shreddington thanks. I love the slo ,but i saw a video of the mark VII also sounded amazing.
@@artsal definitely need to get my hands on one!
Blitzkrieg!
Yeah buddy!!
It's everything a JCM 800 wishes it was haha!
It definitely has a smoothness that most amps envy 😁
Playing a Soldano through an orange cab is blasphemy
Haha that’s just part of my backline 💪