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Amps Under $1000 | A Tech's Perspective | Part 2 of a Series

Psionic Audio

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Please watch Part 1 of this series, Amps Under $500

Link here: Amps Under $500 | A Tech's Perspective | P...

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Timeline

00:00 Intro
02:48 Buying New vs Used
03:08 Gut Shots are Good
03:26 Inspect Inspect Inspect
03:41 Return Policies
04:16 Video Divisions
04:29 Digital Modeling Amps
05:20 Fender Tone Masters
06:05 Line 6 HX Stomp
07:56 Low-Gain Tube Amps
08:03 Fender
08:44 Fender Reissue Series
11:21 '70s Fenders
13:10 Tweed Deluxe Clones
13:41 Hoffman Kit Build
13:59 Vintagetone
14:57 Orange
15:41 Rockerverb 50
16:08 AD30
16:30 Heads vs Combos
17:09 Back to Orange Amps
17:48 Traynor
18:20 YBA-1 Bass Master
19:59 Victory
21:10 Vox
21:12 AC15C1/AC15C1X
21:37 AC30C2/AC30C2X
22:06 Alnico Speakers Worth It?
22:31 Other Good Ceramic Speaker Choices for the Vox
22:52 High Gain Tube Amps
22:56 EVH 5150s
23:52 Friedman
24:32 Marshall
24:34 DSL40C and DSL40CR
25:54 Used JCM900s
25:57 JCM900 SLX
26:18 The Hi-Gain Dual Reverb JCM900s
26:23 4100
26:26 4102
26:30 4502
26:39 Common JCM900 Issues
27:07 DSL vs JCM900
27:44 Mesa Boogie
28:18 Just NO
30:48 Orange Revisited
31:42 Peavey
31:44 6505 and 5150
32:32 Closing Arguments

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20 Comments

@PsionicAudio Creator 4 years ago Pinned

There are a very few points where the voiceover momentarily drops in level. Sorry about that, forgot to remove the previous automation in Logic. I had two days to learn the program, and I forgot that when you delete a region the automation for that region stays behind.

I’ll get it.

@matheuspachalski 2 years ago

Nice to have Mike Ehrmantraut explaining good amps for you

@BradsGuitarGarage 4 years ago (edited)

This is you directly saving people money.
This is you saving other tech's time & sanity.
You're also exposing companies who seem to hold their customers in contempt, year after year, decade after decade.
I can forward this to my customers who ask this question regularly.
Thank you again for such a carefully considered video, mate!

@anthonystrickland9870 3 years ago

As an industrial electronics engineer of 35 years, I can say that this video was nothing short
of excellent !

@gearoftones8585 4 years ago

A few amp owners whole world just fell apart after watching this video

@riffalini 4 years ago

Man, your 2 amp videos are amazing. I watched the $500 and $1k video more than once. When I do finally get another amp I know what to avoid now as far as long term quality. Your honesty is a blessing in a world full of people hyping up gear even if it sucks, just because they get something for doing it. Aside from you being so honest, I also found the videos taught me things i had no idea about as someone who knows very little about the inner workings of electronics. Keep it up brother.

@bocabenkolstad 4 years ago

Thanks for the excellent research and perspective. Just last week (after watching the previous installment), I traded in my Blues Junior for a DSL40CR. My playing hasn't improved, but my tone sure has. Glad to see the Marshall holds its own in this price tier as well.

@TheBlinkisback09 4 years ago

I got my first tube amp this year, Vox AC15C1, secondhand for $300. Definitely worth it and I can't wait to start building a collection towards the finer things!

@alexholz2510 2 years ago

This series is the single best Consumer Reports style analysis of guitar amps. Thank you for it! Can't wait to see the rest.

@Updog89 4 years ago

What a gem of a channel! I really appreciate your down-to-earth perspective, years of experience and matter-of-fact delivery.

@louismadeira3160 3 years ago

Great video. I learned a lot and have made a purchase according to your recommendations in this video. Couldn't be happier.

@AudaciousAce1989 3 years ago (edited)

I snapped. I spent $1100 on a runt 20 and $400 on a 2x12 cab with V30s. I LOVE IT!!! The chase for 80’s tones is finally over!! The Runt 20 is unreasonably versatile and sounds great for a wide variety of genres. Its a solid workhorse with all the features you NEED, without being overladen with gimmicks. Im surprised he didnt talk more about how awesome these amps are at $1000. For me, its absolute perfection.

@markmelville6670 12 days ago

So, you just use your brain and communicate truth? Love it!

@tjminasi1442 4 years ago

Cannot WAIT for the review of amps under $1500. Love this series.

@ibnzboy2009 3 years ago

Best amp advice on YouTube with a lovely radio voice to boot!

@charleshuguley9323 2 years ago

There's nothing wrong with a one trick pony if you like the trick.

@Tankerbell21 2 years ago

I just wanted to say thank you for this perspective. I was friends with a tech for a long time and it was a breath of fresh air given the lack of objectivity and prone to bias the market is. I know this took time to make and I really hope more videos come out. It reminds me of mechanic videos who say “consider this” due to years of experience with models that have their problems. It always helped me make an informed decision. ❤

@guitarmike6757 4 years ago

I bought the new Marshall dsl 40cr exactly because of your last video amps under 500 bucks and I’m glad too hear you still recommend the new version I did put in a 65 creamback sounds killer thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience 🙂🙂

@Monahan_TP 11 months ago (edited)

"Life is too short to carry grudges against inanimate objects" Well said!

@TheDankCat127 4 years ago

I ran across this channel recently and I’m really glad I did. I don’t know jack from shit about electronics but it’s good to hear objective opinions from someone who knows what they’re taking about and not just another paid sponsorship YouTube guitarist singing praises about the latest gear release (not knocking those guys). I also enjoy your ramblings. Subbed 🤘