High Gain Amp Shootout, Saturday June 20th, Hollywood, CA.

James Lugo · **Posted:** Wed, May 27, 2009 6:30pm

Event:
High Gain Amp Shootout
Saturday June 20th 2pm on
@
Vocal Asylum
6381 Hollywood Blvd Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(corner of Hollywood and Cahuenga)
(Press #700 at door for entry)
818 259 0190

Amps:
Diezel Herbert
Marshall 71' Super Tremolo, Friedman mod, (BE, C45, HBE) EL34's
Marshall 77' JMP MK II, Friedman mod, (BE, C45, HBE) 6550's
Marshall 74' Super Lead
Mesa Boogie 2 Channel Dual Racto
Orange Rocker 30
Marshall JCM800 Re-issue
ENGL Screamer 50
Marshall JCM2000 DSL 100
Soldano Avenger
Roccaforte Ultra50 (vintage)
Wallace Abaddon
Splawn modded 1959 RI
Surreal C.M. 50
VHT Deliverance 120
Rivera KR-7
Bugera 333 XL
CAE/Suhr OD100SE+ with El34s
Elmwood M90
DAR Power Tone
Bogner Fish hopefully with the Cantrell mod
The brand new Bogner Uberschall Twin Jet
Axe Fx
Soldano SLO 100
EVH 5150 3
EVH 5150
Randall RM100 with mods
Bogner Ubershall
Diezel VH4
Angry Hippie modded Marshall
Friedman Marsha
Jose modded Marshall
Suhr PT100
Friedman modded Ampeg vl1002
Caswell modded Marshall '59 RI

Who in LA is into this and wants to bring their amps to the shootout? Looking for Bogners, Soldanos, Egnators, VHTs, Diezels, Boogies, Camerons, Riveras, Wizards, Randalls, 5150's etc... Who's into this? Any manufacturers want to bring anything by?

This is gonna rock. We're gonna do the identical thing with each amp;
- 2 or 3 song clips (rhythm & lead) - different players on each clip to show styles. Different guitar each clip.
- Play solo guitar and turn knobs and switch channels with each amp, to show range.

The focus of this is going to be heavy rock to metal sounds. Everything will be recorded and video taped. I will post everything.

Please RSVP on this thread and list amps you want to bring. Also email me if you're bringing amps; james@jameslugo.com If you have no amps you are still welcome to come, everyone is invited! Would love to maybe get a shredder guitar player on board, I don't practice these days so my chops are kind of haggard. If you want to play on the shootout email me.

So there it is, let's do this. Please list the amps you are bringing on this thread.

James Lugo · **Posted:** Wed, May 27, 2009 9:08pm

Someone suggested ENGL too.

sah5150 · **Posted:** Wed, May 27, 2009 9:59pm

Would you be interested in checking out the Egnater Seminar amp I built? Pretty high gain...

Steve

Lespaul1981 · **Posted:** Wed, May 27, 2009 10:58pm

I'm in, and would love to play leads and rhythms on the recordings! I can do some shredding if ya want!! :rock:

Bringing:
Friedman modded Ampeg vl1002
Caswell modded Marshall '59 RI
Marshall cab w/ v30s and greenies too

Brian

dawnofdreamx97 · **Joined:** Tue, Nov 07, 2006 3:29am **Posts:** 1876

James I think ill be out that week for a video shoot. I'd love to come down, I'll bring some toys!

sebby123 · **Joined:** Sat, Dec 20, 2008 2:54pm **Posts:** 1755

Ill Bring a Dual Rect and Mesa Mark IV,

eternal_idol · **Posted:** Wed, May 27, 2009 11:48pm

should see if anyone has a Koch Supernova that thing is intense way way high gain amp

i'd love to come but i don't have a passport..yet.. Props bro!!!

James Lugo · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 12:09am

Lespaul1981 wrote:

I'm in, and would love to play leads and rhythms on the recordings! I can do some shredding if ya want!! :rock:

Bringing:
Friedman modded Ampeg vl1002
Caswell modded Marshall '59 RI
Marshall cab w/ v30s and greenies too

Brian

Sounds great, added your amps to the list, let's talk tomorrow.

James

James Lugo · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 12:12am

sah5150 wrote:

Would you be interested in checking out the Egnater Seminar amp I built? Pretty high gain...

Steve

Yup, are you in LA?

RACKSYSTEMS · **Joined:** Fri, Jul 18, 2008 12:13am **Posts:** 809

James i got a soldano slo 100, evh 5150 3,evh 5150, randall rm100 with mods, bogner ubershall, diezel vh4, Angry Hippie modded marshall, My new amp Marsha and a jose modded marshall But you need to send a van for them all. Call me

Lespaul1981 · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 3:42am

man, i'd love to hear a real jose in person! i have a jeep if we need transportation....haha.

brian

krid · **Joined:** Wed, Dec 24, 2008 9:56am **Posts:** 46

RACKSYSTEMS wrote:

James i got a soldano slo 100, evh 5150 3,evh 5150, randall rm100 with mods, bogner ubershall, diezel vh4, Angry Hippie modded marshall, My new amp Marsha and a jose modded marshall But you need to send a van for them all. Call me

Nice collection !
If we get all these amps on tape, it will be probably the ultimate high gain amp shootout we could ever dream of.
:rock:

Thanks for doing that James.

Perhaps you could also get a PT 100 from Suhr.

JTyson · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 6:32am

this will be EPIC :rock:

thegame · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 8:09am

James Lugo wrote:

The focus of this is going to be heavy rock to metal sounds. Everything will be recorded and video taped. I will post everything.

I would so be into this if I lived closer. Good luck with the endeavour :thumbsup:

sah5150 · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 9:48am

James Lugo wrote:

sah5150 wrote:

Would you be interested in checking out the Egnater Seminar amp I built? Pretty high gain...

Steve

Yup, are you in LA?

OC. but I could easily get out there...

Steve

Bob Savage · **Joined:** Wed, Jun 21, 2006 9:49pm **Posts:** 5740

I'm scheduled to be doing some tracking on the 20th but if that falls through I may be able to make it. I've got a number of amps, but would probably bring the VHT D60/D412 rig.

RACKSYSTEMS · **Joined:** Fri, Jul 18, 2008 12:13am **Posts:** 809

I can make the PT 100 happen also. Dave

bravedude2 · **Joined:** Wed, Apr 16, 2008 3:34pm **Posts:** 1583

Dave,
what type of mod do you do to the VL 1002? i sent mine too lee and he fixed the heaters, the thing with the light and disconnected the lock. it's pretty cramped in the head case do you add or subtract stuff? thanks

ToneFreak · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 11:34am

krid wrote:

RACKSYSTEMS wrote:

James i got a soldano slo 100, evh 5150 3,evh 5150, randall rm100 with mods, bogner ubershall, diezel vh4, Angry Hippie modded marshall, My new amp Marsha and a jose modded marshall But you need to send a van for them all. Call me

Nice collection !
If we get all these amps on tape, it will be probably the ultimate high gain amp shootout we could ever dream of.
:rock:

Thanks for doing that James.

Perhaps you could also get a PT 100 from Suhr.

Tip of the iceberg in terms of what Friedman has access to... every significant amp in history. I've seen the room and almost wet myself.

James Lugo · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 2:27pm

Just got off the phone with Dave Friedman, it's on!!! Check out the list on the first post.

jmgman69 · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 2:29pm

OH MY MY James,this is gonna be big!!!! :rock:

James Lugo · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 4:31pm

jmgman69 wrote:

:shocked: OH MY MY James,this is gonna be big!!!! :rock:

The picture is gonna be beyond! :rock:

Bob Savage · **Joined:** Wed, Jun 21, 2006 9:49pm **Posts:** 5740

Well, with all those amps, if I can make it, I think I'll just bring beer.

James Lugo · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 5:01pm

Rivera? Wizard? VHT?

We need some stock modern amps.

Just got an ENGL Screamer 50!

chode7 · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 5:28pm

What about Roccaforte? C'mon Doug, Brea is not far.

I would LOVE to hear an HG30 or a Jenelle in there. :rock:

James Lugo · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 5:32pm

Just got a Marshall JCM2000 DSL 100

stephen sawall · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 7:19pm

Very much looking forward to this after the pickup shoot out.

James Lugo · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 11:19pm

stephen sawall wrote:

Very much looking forward to this after the pickup shoot out.

This should be pretty insane and also much easier, that pickup shootout was incredibly hard, wouldn't wish it on anyone.

killertone · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 11:25pm

James Lugo wrote:

Someone suggested ENGL too.

Wouldn't be a hi gain shootout without one. I'll be working in LA the 9th through the 12th...too bad it is a bit early or I would bring my Blackmore. :aww:

Marshall Law · **Posted:** Thu, May 28, 2009 11:29pm

don't forget, some one bring a blackstar ht5

they really are killer

RoccaforteAmps · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 10:55am

chode7 wrote:

What about Roccaforte? C'mon Doug, Brea is not far.

I would LOVE to hear an HG30 or a Jenelle in there. :rock:

Can't make it.

chode7 · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 12:49pm

RoccaforteAmps wrote:

Can't make it.

P.S. I'd like to petition this thread for a sticky.

James Lugo · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 1:03pm

RoccaforteAmps wrote:

chode7 wrote:

What about Roccaforte? C'mon Doug, Brea is not far.

I would LOVE to hear an HG30 or a Jenelle in there. :rock:

Can't make it.

I think we talked about hooking up. If you want to get an amp here let me know.

James

danyeo · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 1:12pm

Damm, I'm going to be in LA from the 15th - 19th. :cry:

mysticaxe · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 1:20pm

danyeo wrote:

Damm, I'm going to be in LA from the 15th - 19th. :cry:

Sounds like someone needs to miss a return flight home by a day or two...

'63-Strat · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 1:31pm

Hey guys, I dunno if I'm gonna be in town yet or not, might be going home to see my folks in Vancouver. But if I can make it I could bring my xtc classic and bogner 4X12 .

stephen sawall · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 1:32pm

RoccaforteAmps wrote:

chode7 wrote:

What about Roccaforte? C'mon Doug, Brea is not far.

I would LOVE to hear an HG30 or a Jenelle in there. :rock:

Can't make it.

How about the new one ? This is for the most modern tones in many ways as I see it.

I have owned or used most of the amps. I spent most of this week in the studio. After many amps and combination's the best sound for heavy came from a combination of my Mesa Tremoverb and my THD series one Plexi to my ears. It was the first time in some time I had plugged in the Tremoverb. ..... I was surprised myself.

I am very interested in your new one, PT100 and Marsha. I do not see one of the Fortin amps
yet ? That is the other one that has my ear these days.

RoccaforteAmps · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 1:49pm

James Lugo wrote:

RoccaforteAmps wrote:

chode7 wrote:

What about Roccaforte? C'mon Doug, Brea is not far.

I would LOVE to hear an HG30 or a Jenelle in there. :rock:

Can't make it.

I think we talked about hooking up. If you want to get an amp here let me know.

James

I'll see if someone local can bring it, or I could ship one to you?

James Lugo · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 1:53pm

RoccaforteAmps wrote:

James Lugo wrote:

RoccaforteAmps wrote:

chode7 wrote:

What about Roccaforte? C'mon Doug, Brea is not far.

I would LOVE to hear an HG30 or a Jenelle in there. :rock:

Can't make it.

I think we talked about hooking up. If you want to get an amp here let me know.

James

I'll see if someone local can bring it, or I could ship one to you?

That would be great. Let me know.

James
818 259 0190

RoccaforteAmps · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 1:59pm

James Lugo wrote:

RoccaforteAmps wrote:

James Lugo wrote:

RoccaforteAmps wrote:

chode7 wrote:

What about Roccaforte? C'mon Doug, Brea is not far.

I would LOVE to hear an HG30 or a Jenelle in there. :rock:

Can't make it.

I think we talked about hooking up. If you want to get an amp here let me know.

James

I'll see if someone local can bring it, or I could ship one to you?

That would be great. Let me know.

James
818 259 0190

Cool. I'll be in touch soon.

RoccaforteAmps · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 2:39pm

Alright folks! There will be a Roccaforte Ultra50 (vintage) at the shoot.

Shark Diver · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 3:03pm

I offered my SLO, but it seems you have one. Can I still come?

James Lugo · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 4:56pm

Shark Diver wrote:

I offered my SLO, but it seems you have one. Can I still come?

Hell yeah!

James Lugo · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 5:09pm

Just added a CAE/Suhr OD100SE+ with El34s.

Death by Uberschall · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 10:49pm

Man I wish I was close, I'd bring you my Rivera K-Tre'.

I think you've got everything else in my amp list covered for high gain.

James Lugo · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 10:57pm

Core9 wrote:

Man I wish I was close, I'd bring you my Rivera K-Tre'.

I think you've got everything else in my amp list covered for high gain.

We gotta get a Rivera and a VHT.

Death by Uberschall · **Posted:** Fri, May 29, 2009 11:01pm

James Lugo wrote:

Core9 wrote:

Man I wish I was close, I'd bring you my Rivera K-Tre'.

I think you've got everything else in my amp list covered for high gain.

We gotta get a Rivera and a VHT.

You can't have a high gain shootout without having a K-Tre' in the mix!! :gethim:

David_kessler · **Joined:** Sat, Jul 08, 2006 10:29am **Posts:** 85

I've got a VHT Classic, D60, and a Budda SD45II. Now how do I get to Cali from TN?

James Lugo · **Posted:** Sat, May 30, 2009 6:16pm

Just met Jerry from Luxxtone Guitar, what a great guy and a great shop just outside LA. He's comin and gonna help out and bring a Soldano Avenger.

http://www.luxxtone.com/

luxxtone · **Posted:** Sun, May 31, 2009 1:00pm

Great time hanging out and cranking the Brown Eye with all the different pickups! Looking forward to the amp shootout....count me in with the KT66 Soldano Avenger.

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