Knockout
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HEY DUDES I GOT, THANKS.
MAKING ME FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT HERE.
MAKING ME FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT HERE.
glpg80
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mesa rectifier, framus cobra, roadster, dual rectifier, tremoverb, 5150 series, triple rectifier, all based their designs off of the soldano SLO - the only difference is component types, transformers, rectification types, and the location of the tonestack being where SLO's effects loop is inserted for the mesa's.
Thats it.
Of course they sound worlds apart but the core design is the exact same. There are more switches and options available that each have created and introduced over the years but on top of it all is the main circuit that has stayed the same through it all.
Having played a SLO, what they have are simplicity and excellent build quality/craftmanship. You cant really get a bad tone out of one even with a knob set on 10. Tonally they are less gain than either Mesa or 5150 to me, but that is my opinion. It's an amplifier you either love or hate, but you cannot deny how transparent they are and their importance to the success of other companies and artists.
BTW if you suck a SLO will make sure that others will hear it
There is nothing to hide behind, they are truely as transparent as a low-gain marshall.
Thats it.
Of course they sound worlds apart but the core design is the exact same. There are more switches and options available that each have created and introduced over the years but on top of it all is the main circuit that has stayed the same through it all.
Having played a SLO, what they have are simplicity and excellent build quality/craftmanship. You cant really get a bad tone out of one even with a knob set on 10. Tonally they are less gain than either Mesa or 5150 to me, but that is my opinion. It's an amplifier you either love or hate, but you cannot deny how transparent they are and their importance to the success of other companies and artists.
BTW if you suck a SLO will make sure that others will hear it
There is nothing to hide behind, they are truely as transparent as a low-gain marshall.
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sjk
Banned
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l'll tell you next week after I've played my new to me SLO that's inbound. I think both Bogner and Diezel have higher priced amps but could be wrong.
sled
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Are you a cave dweller? w/o interwebz? possibly a troll descendant?Knockout":qhuh6ghj said:
Ventura
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Least he's got a cool avatar...sled":38m3osjg said:
I think another thing about Soldano and THIS particular forum is that THIS particular forum has a LOT of 80s metal disciples on it; and in the 80s and most certainly early to mid 90s, the SLO was powering many of what this forum feels were and continue to be phenomenal guitarists. Broadly accepted admiration through association
Mailman1971
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I would like to check out one someday....
Knockout
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I think another thing about Soldano and THIS particular forum is that THIS particular forum has a LOT of 80s metal disciples on it; and in the 80s and most certainly early to mid 90s, the SLO was powering many of what this forum feels were and continue to be phenomenal guitarists. Broadly accepted admiration through association [/quote]
I know Metallica used Mesa in 80s, Slayer/Megadeth Marshall.
Who did use Soldano in 80s?
[/quote]I know Metallica used Mesa in 80s, Slayer/Megadeth Marshall.
Who did use Soldano in 80s?
Shark Diver
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Soldano? Who?
Mailman1971
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I think his name is Mitch Soldano....nice guy.Shark Diver":2h6p3p27 said:
Knockout
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sled":2lurqkk5 said:
Not nice!
I know a lot of shit you may not know, should I call you a troll too?
I really never heard of Soldano before Rig-talk, and if you put your arrogance aside and ask people around you may find out that not many people know/play or even care about Soldano.
roadifier
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Mailman1971":3v66mzaw said:I think his name is Mitch Soldano....nice guy.Shark Diver":3v66mzaw said:
glpg80
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Knockout":1emvorop said:
Even the guys over at sevenstring know about soldano. IMHO it is you who has lived under a rock
I would love to see this dudes reaction to larry amps
PeteLaramee
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I think Soldano didn't start until '87, but I could be wrong. Here's a short list of who has used them...
http://www.soldano.com/artists/
http://www.soldano.com/artists/
Shark Diver
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roadifier":2gwxneh5 said:Mailman1971":2gwxneh5 said:I think his name is Mitch Soldano....nice guy.Shark Diver":2gwxneh5 said:
Oh, that guy.
Ventura
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Eric Clapton was seen on stage with one.
Warren DeMartini, big time user.
George Lynch, Dokken and several others.
Read about Soldano's story (http://www.soldano.com/about/) - aside from the base Western Circuit - he's really made an amp from the ground up to sound and respond differently than what was out there at that time. I've had the pleasure of speaking with Mike on a number of occasions; the guy's super knowledgeable and friendly. I've had an SLO and a HR100+ in my past. While awesome amps on many levels, they weren't my tone - but as you all know I say - tone is personal preference, there is no right or wrong.
Basing your argument on the fact you'd not heard of Soldano until you hung here at RT, I am sure the same could be said for DAR, Diezel, Hayden, Fortin, and the list goes on. So, not picking bones, I'm just sayin', you know what I'm sayin'??
Mo
Warren DeMartini, big time user.
George Lynch, Dokken and several others.
Read about Soldano's story (http://www.soldano.com/about/) - aside from the base Western Circuit - he's really made an amp from the ground up to sound and respond differently than what was out there at that time. I've had the pleasure of speaking with Mike on a number of occasions; the guy's super knowledgeable and friendly. I've had an SLO and a HR100+ in my past. While awesome amps on many levels, they weren't my tone - but as you all know I say - tone is personal preference, there is no right or wrong.
Basing your argument on the fact you'd not heard of Soldano until you hung here at RT, I am sure the same could be said for DAR, Diezel, Hayden, Fortin, and the list goes on. So, not picking bones, I'm just sayin', you know what I'm sayin'??
Mo
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Shiny_Surface
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Knockout
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I am mostrly into thrash and I don't think those guys are into these amps too much.
But thnks anyway for explaning me without being dick about it
But thnks anyway for explaning me without being dick about it
supersonic
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Your ignorance is outstanding!
Knockout
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supersonic":lb6vb3u2 said:Your ignorance is outstanding!
That really hurts, you know. Especially from the dude (mate) from Australia
Shark Diver
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Knockout":2xle1727 said:
Yeah, not a Trash amp. But I don't see them as more expensive that Diezels and Bogners. A new VH4 is about $4,500 I think. Herbert $4,200? Ubershall $3,500? SLO is about $3,500 as well. No idea about Oz dollars though. They are worth giving a listen if you get a chance, but it doesn't seem like it would fit your style.