DFW Ampfest Video Library (Thanks LPMojoGL)

[scottosan]

Moving to its own thread due to the other getting too long. A big thanks to LPMojoGL for putting this together!!!!


On March 23, 2019, a great group of Rig Talking gearheads got together to hear some amps. These videos are evidence of that gathering.

The videos were recorded with a Zoom Q2HD. The sound quality was greatly affected by small changes in mic placement or people positioned/moving around the mic.

Video #1 includes a PRS MT15, Wizard Modern Classic 50, Friedman Butterslax and Scottosan's CCV clone.

Video #2 includes a baby Swart (AST Jr, STR?), Scottosan's BE100 clone, a Friedman BE100, a BE-OD and Suhr Shiba drive into a stereo setup of Swart Super Space Tone and a Carvin of some sort, and Scottosan's single channel amp.

Video #3 includes a VHT Pitbull Ultralead and KSR Gemini into a ISP Vector 15" powered sub and Friedman 2x12, Mesa JP2C, Mk 5:25 and Rev F Dual Rectifier.

 

[LunatiBSW]

Greatness! This is awesome!
Thanks to all who participated; and worked hard to arrange, showup, SETUP (haha), play, record, edit. Etc.
It’s so cool when a broad group of guys (that most never met each other) can get together, and have everything go so smooth, and FUN!
I had a couple butterflies showing up, and playing one of the first ones.
I think most of us did though haha.
Everyone got along so well, and we had such a great time, had some brews, and laughs.
EPIC to say the least.

Oh yeah... and we totally “talked about rigs”
That’s what “rigtalk” is all about

 

[Krull]

Very cool. My favorites were the Wizard and the VHT ultralead. What’s funny is I have had both those amps and stupidly sold them. You guys make it sound better than I ever could.

 

[maddnotez]

So awesome, Those ISP subs are ridiculous. Until you feel one in the room, it is just not the same.

 

[scottosan]

Greatness! This is awesome!
Thanks to all who participated; and worked hard to arrange, showup, SETUP (haha), play, record, edit. Etc.
It’s so cool when a broad group of guys (that most never met each other) can get together, and have everything go so smooth, and FUN!
I had a couple butterflies showing up, and playing one of the first ones.
I think most of us did though haha.
Everyone got along so well, and we had such a great time, had some brews, and laughs.
EPIC to say the least.

Oh yeah... and we totally “talked about rigs”
That’s what “rigtalk” is all about

Man, I had butterfies after having to show my amp after the Wizard. That amp was a beast that no one wanted to follow

 

[LPMojoGL]

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[LunatiBSW]

That guy on the fourth video.
Sitting right in front of the camera for almost the whole clip. Haha.
I guess some weren’t aware we were recording.

 

[DragonCrestPC]

Wizard, butterslax and Ultra-lead were my favs, never selling mine ever!

 

[controlled_voltage]

the wizard for the win ccv and be clones were sick as well
can't believe how much i didn't like the ksr

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

As a participant in the room, I will say all the amps sounded great. Different flavors. Some I liked more than others. Bobby did a great job capturing in room stuff, but you can hear how camera angle and people walking in front and what not altered some tones.

I bet we all learned a lot that day. I highly encourage an ampfest if one can happen in your area. It was fun and I finally heard some amps I could never find in a store and met some great dudes.

 

[MetalHeadMike]

Looks like fun! Props to whoever was rocking the Exodus through the JP2C in video 3 Love me some Exodus

 

[hstlaurent]

I really liked the Wizard and UL. Huge thanks to LPMojoGL for putting the clips together.

 

[stephen sawall]

Are you guys boosting these amps ....or is the guitar plugged straight in ???

 

[LunatiBSW]

Are you guys boosting these amps ....or is the guitar plugged straight in ???

I didn’t boost any, In these vids.
I know most weren’t boosted, pretty sure none of these were.
Just that stereo setup where it shows the drive pedals into the clean amp.

 

[scottosan]

Are you guys boosting these amps ....or is the guitar plugged straight in ???

I think maybe the Swart, but could be wrong. Otherwise, pretty sure none were boosted

 

[RedB4Black]

For some reason, I thought the Wizard and Ultra-Lead sounded best

 

[Beyond Black]

the wizard for the win ccv and be clones were sick as well
can't believe how much i didn't like the ksr

The KSR was a muddy, flubby mess. Way too much gain! My Ares, when set up properly, sounds nothing like that. It’s tight, articulate and grinds like a bitch. I’m thinking this one could’ve been set up better.
Thank you for posting! Good stuff.

 

[megaboogie]

Thank you for posting! The Wizard and UL were my fav as well.

 

[MetalHeadMike]

For some reason, I thought the Wizard and Ultra-Lead sounded best

 

[firejack]

Oh man, again that Wizard! Sounded incredible. Also, that guitar of Lunati's (Mayones?) has very special tone I think.
Some killer guitar players on show. Great to watch.
Special thanks to LPMojo for putting all this together.