Wizard MC50 6L vs Friedman SS100 modded by Ground Zero

[LPMojoGL]

Comparing amps, in interest of getting rid of some gear.
This one is tough.

The Wiz gain channel is what you want a hot-rodded Marshall to be. It has razor sharp attack, superb clarity, and low noise. 50 watts sound as big or bigger than the 100w SS and SLO. I love love love it.
Clean channel is not the greatest. Like the low input on a 2204/2203.

But the SS! @RedPlated mods make the SS stupid verstaile, with a gain channel that matches the Wiz, SLO, + more, AND a clean channel that hangs with my bf Dual Showman!
Softer attack compared to the Wiz (what doesn't?), but by no means soft like a stock Marshall, Naylor or Bogner. All the clarity, but with a bit more noise on higher gain settings.
Honestly, should be a no-brainer. The most verstaile amp I've had.

One of em has to go. I don't wanna decide.

 

[inyarak74]

I’d go ss

 

[LPMojoGL]

I’d go ss

That's the smart way. My friends are split down the middle. So am I. The SS is probably the best amp I've had, after flipping for near 20 years.
But, Wizard! Lol

 

[inyarak74]

That's the smart way. My friends are split down the middle. So am I. The SS is probably the best amp I've had, after flipping for near 20 years.
But, Wizard! Lol

SS brother

 

[Metlupass2]

Keep the GZ modded Friedman. You can always find another Wizard.

 

[7704A]

The SS displaced your 4104, which as far as I can tell says a lot.

 

[anomaly]

Ya, I prefer the ss100 by a bit here. The mids are better IMO and the highs less spikey.

 

[Techdeth]

Ya, I prefer the ss100 by a bit here. The mids are better IMO and the highs less spikey.

I love that spikey part . One of my favorite parts of Wizard amps . Highs are are aggressive too . But what I love about wizards as you balance giant lows and mids with that spike .

 

[LPMojoGL]

Ya, I prefer the ss100 by a bit here. The mids are better IMO and the highs less spikey.

The mids on the SS is where the sound and feel differs. Sounds better than the Wiz when backed off on the volume, sings better with the volume up, cuts through a mix better.

Dammit. I'm gonna list the Wiz.

 

[glpg80]

SS100 sounds more balanced at the expense of being not as aggressive. It’s more useful in the long run and you can always find another wizard. Keep the modded SS100

 

[LPMojoGL]

SS100 sounds more balanced at the expense of being not as aggressive. It’s more useful in the long run and you can always find another wizard. Keep the modded SS100

It's not as aggressive, but hardly soft. Not much out there as aggressive as the Wiz. I often use a Timmons comp in front to soften it up when friends come over. Not everyone likes the immediacy the way I do.

I wonder how available Wizards will be after tariffs?

 

[grrr_me_scary]

Comparing amps, in interest of getting rid of some gear.
This one is tough.

The Wiz gain channel is what you want a hot-rodded Marshall to be. It has razor sharp attack, superb clarity, and low noise. 50 watts sound as big or bigger than the 100w SS and SLO. I love love love it.
Clean channel is not the greatest. Like the low input on a 2204/2203.

But the SS! @RedPlated mods make the SS stupid verstaile, with a gain channel that matches the Wiz, SLO, + more, AND a clean channel that hangs with my bf Dual Showman!
Softer attack compared to the Wiz (what doesn't?), but by no means soft like a stock Marshall, Naylor or Bogner. All the clarity, but with a bit more noise on higher gain settings.
Honestly, should be a no-brainer. The most verstaile amp I've had.

One of em has to go. I don't wanna decide.

Yeah, the Wizard is the keeper.

You should just return the SS back to @RedPlated

Jeremy, let me know when you get the amp back so I can come get the amp from you.

Nothing is implied here, just saying

 

[MetalHeadMike]

It's not as aggressive, but hardly soft. Not much out there as aggressive as the Wiz. I often use a Timmons comp in front to soften it up when friends come over. Not everyone likes the immediacy the way I do.

I wonder how available Wizards will be after tariffs?

Skip the motorcycle and keep both....much safer

Wizards are unique and among my fav, but there are amps as aggressive young Jedi.

MOAB+
BATM Marshall by FourT6and2
90s Recto RI

Between Wizard and the above....aggression...balls...aggression.

 

[LPMojoGL]

Skip the motorcycle and keep both....much safer

Wizards are unique and among my fav, but there are amps as aggressive young Jedi.

MOAB+
BATM Marshall by FourT6and2
90s Recto RI

Between Wizard and the above....aggression...balls...aggression.

Humble Padowan, I am, master.

Love the Wiz. Such a blast to play. Honestly, my go to for fun.
The SS hold its own with the Wiz, and even the Hellion. Jeremy knocked it out of the park. I think people would flock to this amp if he offered it up.
I dunno if Jeremy is up for modding amps at this point, but if he is, and you have a Friedman, do this mod. It's the Friedman, plus Jeremy's tighter brighter thing.
I had one of the earlier MOABs, in a 50 watt Marshall mod. It was easily the punchiest amp out of many. For me, the modded SS is what I liked about the MOAB + what I like about Friedmans rolled up in one. And the clean channel is freaking excellent.
Highly recommend the clean channel mod Jeremy is offering up if it's anything like the clean channel on this SS.

 

[LPMojoGL]

Welp, listings up. Posting here first, for the RTers. Would prefer it goes to one of you, who I know will appreciate it:

For Sale Thread 'Wizard Modern Classic 50 6L6'

Sunday at 8:38 PM

I can't express how much I don't like listing this.
I love this amp. It's one of the most fun, best sounding amps I've played, since I started buying/flipping boutique stuff over 20 years ago. Top 3.
The gain channel is the sound/feel you want in a modded Marshall. Period.
I'm only listing because I have a Friedman SS100 modded by @RedPlated Ground Zero ampworks, that sounds very close to the Wiz, but is more versatile.

This 50 watt amp sounds as big or bigger than my SLO100 and SS. It's truly one of the best sounding and playing amps I've ever had. The master volume is great, and...

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[Exo-metal]

Sell em BOTH. All anyone needs is a good modded Marshall to rule them all. IF you were a master you would know this is the first law young Padowan, learning you are, wise you are not.

Redplated is your friend. Remember that and you will have achieved the enlightenment you seek.

 

[PlayAndersons]

You are going about this the wrong way...buy another cab and run 'em stereo.

 

[LPMojoGL]

Actually have 3 amps + cabs and do wdw

Its too much.

You are going about this the wrong way...buy another cab and run 'em stereo.