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While there is room for debate on channel names, it's obvious what the 2-channel and 3-channel amp configurations should be called. JP2C (James Peters 2 Channel) JP3C (James Peters 3 Channel) That said, I am really enjoying my JP3C. :D

An amp from James will get you there. I'm a huge fan of the FF Demanufacture tone. I was looking for something of the Metalhead mod variety and found an Axis Excalibur preamp, which is at least an offspring of that tone. Extracted an IR from a track using a matched EQ while playing an EMG loaded...

Can't say enough good things about Jens from my experience. He worked on my amp and I also referred a friend to him. I visited his house on a few occasions to drop off and pick up my amp, and also to try out various Diezel models back when he was their US tech. Just a great guy with a lot of...

I have had Jens work on my amp, and a friend did the same. It was a great experience and I'd go back to him. I haven't heard the power scaling mod though. That said, I'd recommend trying a Fryette Power Station. It works well for letting you crank your amp and keep the volume low. I've had a...

I plotted the impedance curves of an actual cab, the Two Notes Torpedo Live, and the Fryette Power Station v1 (along with a Weber TruLoad and Aracom attenuator). The Fryette had the best impedance curve by far, meaning closest to what a real cab's impedance curve looks like. It was still an...

I like the Surefire earplugs. They were designed so soldiers could hear conversations, but suppress loud noises like gunfire. They have a pretty even noise reduction across frequencies and you can insert or remove the outer plug for more/less attenuation. They are comfortable, and discreet if...

As the main priority I would get new power tubes. 7+ years is very old, and it should sound a lot better after putting a fresh set in and getting them biased. Preamp tubes tend to last much longer, but a new set of power tubes will certainly improve it if the amp has been used much in the past 7...

Great comparison! For my ears I like the Butterslax better for the gain channels, but both are great amps. To earlier comments, I might choose the Mesa instead though given the price difference.. I was surprised to hear that clean on the Butterslax - thought it was supposed to have no clean...

+1. If he's saying all 30 caps need to be replaced based on learning in a phone conversation that it's a 16 year old amp, then I wouldn't do business with this tech.

More good comments about James and his amps here! As you can see here he is very helpful and informative, and that carries over to when you interact with him over the phone or by email. I have a Hydra/FSM/Halo. Based on the new channel descriptions, it may be close to the configuration you are...

Have had all 3 and prefer the Carbon Copy. But I always end up on the "analog delay" preset when using digital delays. The SD Vapor Trail looks interesting though.

I've compared the Live vs. the Power Station. If comparing the loads only, the Power Station is better. Set the Power Station's load switches to Deep/Edge. Of course, the Torpedo Live has IRs built in which makes it an excellent all-in-one load+IR unit. But comparing just their loads, the Power...

It's still a great unit for measuring the bias. You'll be happy with it! :thumbsup:

Looks like the amp-head unit. If so, then yes this does read plate voltage if you order with that option. It will then have a switch to read out plate voltage. This unit is the best of both worlds. Safe connection same as a bias rite, but you can use any multimeter of your choice. I a Fluke with...

Been happy with the Carbon Copy.

Probably better to get the dual. I have the dual with the plate voltage option and it's perfect. But if your tubes are coming in well matched and you have only one bias adjustment point for the quad you could get away with the single. I like the dual though to have a couple of test points.

I use a probe from http://www.amp-head.com. It attaches to your multimeter. Great build quality and works well! The tube adapters feel more robust than the ones on the Bias Rite.

+1. I prefer the Custom SH-5. I found the JB to sound flat. But I've only used the stock JBs and not this other JBJ version.

Awesome tone and phenomenal playing! Well done. :rock:

Sounds fantastic! Thanks for making the clips.