The Syn-50 is decent IMO. I A/Bed it with the Syn-20 and they sound about the same. Good bordering on great. I've always gotten better results with my 2/90/2 or 2150, but the Synergy heads are pretty convenient.
When used prices come down a bit more I'll probably grab another Syn-20.
You're the first to mention KSR. I tried a Gemini a while ago and thought it was cool, kinda dark though. Which KSR would you recommend?
I'm looking for bright, tight, and gobs of gain. I think the Hermansson makes the most sense, but it would be nice to not spend $4k!
Do you have the Uber Ultra? I went back and forth on it for a few weeks doing the love/hate thing. Then I finally A/B'ed it to the Synergy Uberschall module and it was no contest. The Synergy ultimately sent it packing. I had the KT88 version, and it's very possible that I would have liked a...
I actually bought a Tonex pedal this summer and have barely scratched the surface. Looking forward to diving deeper, especially with the "gen 2" captures.
I hear ya! His amps are pretty pricey though, and now with the tariffs I imagine they will creep up in price. I'd probably be willing to drop $3k on one, but it seems people are asking at least $3,700 or more. I almost sent Henric a multi-watt, all in it was going to be around $2k for the mod...
I think this could definitely be a winner. The clips can come across as a bit harsh/sterile but there's no denying it's one of the most brutal tones I've heard. $$$$
I've seen these mentioned and always kinda dismissed them due to SS. After reading up on them some more, and reading about the stereo, it's on the list. Thanks!
To be honest, I have my high gain tones covered: A couple of Marks (Green Stripe ++ and IVb), a Monomyth Skeleton Key, Headfirst Alta, and a Diezel VH4. But I'm wanting something just over the top, balls to the wall chug machine. My most recent attempt was the Uber Ultra, and it was close but...
That was my initial thought as well, but actually a lot of people say they prefer the Iconic. I need to try one of these, probably the 80 watt head though.
I would avoid Nesstone. I ordered $500+ in tubes from Craig a while ago. One KT88 and one EL34 were DOA. Granted I did not discover these issues until the return window expired, but I emailed him asking for help. He responded saying yes he'd help me out and then just ghosted me. Several...
I haven't spent much time with the DRECT, so I'll have to report back. The mid gain crunch tones are awesome, but initially I've been less impressed with the high gain chugging tones. I think it's just the nature of Rectifiers in general - I've owned a Multiwatt and a Badlander, and neither can...
The Uber Ultra is pretty awesome, but ultimately I found it to be too dark for my liking, and a bit sterile/cold sounding (aka opposite of organic and warm). Hard to find words to describe it exactly, but it's pretty low mid focused. It has a fuck ton of gain for sure, which I loved. I could...
I currently have the Uberschall, Powerball, IICP, 6505, and DRECT. I've also owned the Pitbull, Deliverance, Ecstacy, Savage, 800, and both Soldanos. Needless to say, I've tried a lot of the high gain modules! The Uberschall is my favorite for metal, so much that I sold my Uber Ultra after...