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It is crazy how big of a difference the different transformers make with Wizards....even with the same tube! I have an EL34 2016 MC1 100W with "C" transformers. Preamp updated to 2023 specs by Rick. Compared to the 2021 MCii EL34 I have played there is absolutely enough difference to be...

Man...I used to be very "anti-boost" and all about the multi channel behemoth amps. Don't get me wrong, I still dig some of them, but plugging in to a good, old single channel with a boost and giving it some volume has really become one of my favorite ways to play now. I mean, who knew taking a...

Agree! And you know, the take home is that there really is never a "be all, end all" amp that checks every single box at the pinnacle. And that is completely OK! I have learned over the past few years to love an amp based on its strengths, and if those strengths inspire you and work for...

Everyone has certain things that make an amp a "keeper" or just another amp to trade/sell. Reading posts on here, I find some guys put high priority on specific tonal traits/requirements and some guys put more priority on response/feel. I am firmly in the response/feel camp. I find I can make...

You will be OK. The MTL mk2 has a sweep knob that allows you to fine tune your mids alot more. I won't say from experience they can get the upper mids of an MC1 or MC2, but between the sweep, bright and your tone controls, you should no problem cutting through a mix. And even with the slightly...

No problem! The other Wizards I have played are an MCII mk2 and a MTL. No experience with a Hellrazor. Compared to the MC1, MC2 and w800, the MTL has more low and low-mid content and is capable of more gain and saturation. Oh ya....both can do 80's thrash very very well! The MC has more...

Currently own a 100w MC1 and w800. I have also owned and played plenty of Friedmans, including the JEL and currently own the SSv2 100...another model touted as being a more punchy/raw/etc Friedman. My opinion: All the Friedmans, including the JEL, are more similar than different; they are all...

By virtue of the Helios being more raw, open, less polished and having more upper mid content (compared tonsay, an Ecstasy), it is what I would call "grainy" in its overdrive in 70's mode with the volume up. I think I know what you mean by that. 80's mode, with its more diode oriented, Jose...

The Juno is listed a KSR interpretation of a hot rodded Marshall....but I really didn't get much of that vibe from playing one. Still alot smoother and with much less upper mid grind and attack compared to a good Marshall or modded Marshall. If I were going after that tone/feel, I wouldn't go...

I had a similar experience. The first Friedman I tried was a modified 1979 jmp with a BE mod....it was a monster! I actually thought it blew away the Fortin modded 83 jcm 800 I tried at the same time. When I bought my 2017 BE 100, I had super high hopes and expectations it would be like that...

I think this is pretty accurate. They are amazing amps. But no way I am spending that much on one when my MKIV gets me 95% of the way there. That said....we often end up spending the big big bucks for that final 5% (in tone...or feel....etc) don't we. Plus there is the fact there is a small...

Pretty well my answer exactly. Now, I do think the 2C+ is a fantastic amp....but there is no way it is multiple levels above what my MKIV is. In some areas, the I think the MKIV is better than the 2C+. Friedman for sure. I had huge expectations when I got my 2017 BE100. Turned out the 96...

I dig the Rev F.....particularly the Rev F triple. It is more similar to a Rev G than different, but being slightly tighter and brighter makes me dig it more. For the stuff I play now, I likely wouldn't even need to boost a Rev F, whereas I always boosted a Rev G. Cool amps....but definitely...

Both have good clean channels. The Uber Ultra has a much better clean channel than prior revisions. That said, when I play either the Ultra-lead or Uber Ultra, I don't spend alot of time using their clean channels.

My Uber Ultra can get just as tight as my Ultra-lead. Absolutely. The Uber Ultra can also do the "wall of sound" thing the old Ubers do as well.

People are indeed greedy and will absolutely not pass up the opportunity to play on the "vintage....rare...vintage and rare" thing. Alot of the fun I used to have buying gear and trading is gone. Now everyone wants to "win the trade" or be able to boast to their buddies or online about how...

I picked up my Ultra-lead for 1600 Canadian in the early 00's. For a long time they were steal; I think alot of players just didn't know what they were.

I suppose I am in the minority as well, but I would take a VH4, VHX or Herbert over MOST Rectos. I have played a few Rev G's that sound great. Most I didn't like. I have also played my friends Rev F triple that is an absolute monster. No way I am spending the $$$ on what they are going for now...

Agreed! I bought and used my Pittbull Ultra-lead before I ever tried a Mark series amp. Loved that brutal beast from the first crushing chord! When I purchased a mkiv a couple years later, I loved it as well. The Marks I think get more saturated than the Fryette stuff; but I always felt they...

Man....I don't know what the "best" amp I have owned or played is. At this point, I have played a good portion of the highly lauded rock oriented amps (save a Recto Rev C, Larry and Hermansson). Some did not live up to the hype for me....others absolutely did. There have been some standouts...