Think loud clean that takes well to pedals. Those amps were build on SVT chassis and transsformer.
The clip is a model of a TS808 and clean boost hitting the model of a Ampeg SVT with a ODS Skyliner tone stack.
I haven't had more fun tweaking shit ever, that box is such a fun ride.
When and if he finished up his new CD he'll likely get a lot of press I think, I'm still waiting for a big RIP Hiram Bullock story.
As for the Axe, I dunno whether the recorded tones are better or worse. However, the convenience of it being direct vs. miking stuff is huge for me. And live through the VHT power amp and cab miked I can't tell a difference.
I wouldn't dare ask this on TGP, but is the Dumble tone basically a Fender-ish vibe with a clean tone that has a certain sustain that normally requires more overdrive/compression ? Basically a nice clean tone with the sustain of a lead channel to enable soloing with an easy to play feel using a pure clean tone (no dirt) ?