highgain510":uiztkns5 said:
While the clip didn't blow me away, I get the feeling it's more than likely just the recording and not the actual amp itself as I've heard "online clips" of some amps that sound meh but in the room the amp sounds amazing.

That said, judging by what sounds like a well-recorded clip of a Fortin I'd LOVE to try one out in person someday:
The difference proper recording makes is HUGE, the one above (Bones model I believe?) sounds phenomenal so I get the feeling the Meathead is just as nice so I'd love to see something a little better-recorded come out soon.
Thanks highgain510 for the kind words here ...
The quest for the ultimate tone .... interesting topic ... kind of like chasing rainbows.
First off ... I will DEFEND the guys here who are actually making less than positive comments about the Meathead clip ... I dig where you fellows are coming from ... here's the deal:
The Meathead is quite possibly the most versatile and powerful amp to hit the market ... EVER.
While this Meathead clip sounds great ... it is also "not my cup of tea" either! ... !!! And I LOVE the Meathead! The amp is capable of a wide array of tones. You can dial in YOUR sound ... and the amp will favor your tonal quest ... be it a bright cutting metal tone to a very fender-like clean jangle.
Personally, I have always been after a tone that falls between Eric Johson and Eddie Van Halen ... and not a "modern metal" tone as displayed with this particular clip. It does seem that Mike favors modern metal tones based on the clips posted on his MySpace and his website. (will have to talk to him about that!)
In the clip highgain510 post of me playing the Bones ... I would say that tone is pretty far away from the Meathead clip ... (realize the Bones is channels 3-4 of the Meathead) What is AMAZING here ... is that the Meathead can go from the tone of my clip to the tone of this Meathead clip! All in one amp!!!! Find me another amp like that!
Please note I have been working with Mike since he started the company ... I have seen the dedication to quality first hand. Rest assured he is making some truly great amps!!! While the Meathead might not be for everyone, you can get
everyone's tone in one 6 channel monster!