Just played an SLO for the first time....

[hthomas]

the title says it all. just WOW. Thats all I have to say right now!

I understand why so many people have used them and collect.

 

[Shark Diver]

 

[Rev]

One day I would like to try one. I wish there was a dealer in SoCal that could make that happen.

 

[sjk]

Bought a 2011 from forumite wizzard of ozz 3 weeks ago and am lovin the hell out of it. Finding the right speakers for a 2x12 is a pain though but still working on that.

 

[Shark Diver]

One day I would like to try one. I wish there was a dealer in SoCal that could make that happen.

If we set it up I'm sure I could take one down to Tone Merchants and you could play one of mine. I'd have to check with Rob first. I know Rob could get you one too. And yes, matching the cab up is important. (Just as it is with any amp) I use EVMs.

 

[lester]

EVM's. Damn... I bet that sounds huge. Which model speaker? In which cabinet?

 

[sjk]

Sharkdiver what power tubes do you suggest, I just ordered a quad of the sovtek 5881s as one of the original 4 is going bad. Kinda wonering if I should have gone with the more expensive Gold Lion kt66s.

 

[Shark Diver]

EVM's. Damn... I bet that sounds huge. Which model speaker? In which cabinet?

I have several Mesa thieles, including the road ready. And 4 Pacific thieles. I just got a mesa Road Ready 4x12, but it won't be hear until next week. I have combos of all the EVMs - 12Ls, 12S, BLs, SRO ceramic and alnico. Love them all. And mixed simply amazing.

 

[The Hoff]

Definitely a winner

 

[Mr. Willy]

I played one years ago but didn't get a chance to crank it up. Would love to have one someday.

 

[Les Zombie]

i love the slo, a true lengend.

 

[::fred::]

Got 2 of them and a third one on its way

SLO is a legend. Surely, tone is subjective, but it is one of those amps EVERY guitarist should hear at least once in their lives. Guaranteed WOW effect!

 

[SLOgriff]

Sharkdiver what power tubes do you suggest, I just ordered a quad of the sovtek 5881s as one of the original 4 is going bad. Kinda wonering if I should have gone with the more expensive Gold Lion kt66s.

I've had about 10 SLO's over the past 9 years and I've tried a handful of Power Tubes...the ones that sound the best and I always go back to are the Sovtek 5881/6L6WGC "wafer bottoms". That's what Soldano uses from the factory and they just sound great. Lots of punch and even tones. The KT66's will be less gainy with a bigger bottom end...not really "depth" wise but just fuller sounding. I didn't like the KT66 that much and most other guys who try them seem to always go back to the 5881's as well.

 

[Bronco]

the title says it all. just WOW. Thats all I have to say right now!

I understand why so many people have used them and collect.

Congrats! Never have played through EVM 12Ls, but mine sounds killer through my Port City OS2x12 with M75s...

 

[lessarti]

One of my top favourite amps and sounds i ever tried was a '89 soldano in the grey tolex with kt-66's.. it was godly sounding! And that was just through a standard marshall cab with T75s.. i couldn't believe it and let it slip away from me too .

 

[Shark Diver]

Sharkdiver what power tubes do you suggest, I just ordered a quad of the sovtek 5881s as one of the original 4 is going bad. Kinda wonering if I should have gone with the more expensive Gold Lion kt66s.

I've had about 10 SLO's over the past 9 years and I've tried a handful of Power Tubes...the ones that sound the best and I always go back to are the Sovtek 5881/6L6WGC "wafer bottoms". That's what Soldano uses from the factory and they just sound great. Lots of punch and even tones. The KT66's will be less gainy with a bigger bottom end...not really "depth" wise but just fuller sounding. I didn't like the KT66 that much and most other guys who try them seem to always go back to the 5881's as well.

I've got 3 amps. One with KT66s, one with 5881s and one with winged C 6L6s. All are great for what I use them for. I would disagree that most who try 66s go back. Most long term SLO guys I know use 66s. Maybe because they are old and mellow now, .5881s aren't what the amp was originally designed around.

5881s are the most raw and aggressive. I use chinese pre tubes with these. NOS with the KTs and the SEDs. Obviously that effects the tone as well.

 

[sjk]

Sharkdiver what power tubes do you suggest, I just ordered a quad of the sovtek 5881s as one of the original 4 is going bad. Kinda wonering if I should have gone with the more expensive Gold Lion kt66s.

I've had about 10 SLO's over the past 9 years and I've tried a handful of Power Tubes...the ones that sound the best and I always go back to are the Sovtek 5881/6L6WGC "wafer bottoms". That's what Soldano uses from the factory and they just sound great. Lots of punch and even tones. The KT66's will be less gainy with a bigger bottom end...not really "depth" wise but just fuller sounding. I didn't like the KT66 that much and most other guys who try them seem to always go back to the 5881's as well.

Dang you have had 10, that is sweet. Did any of them stand out as "better". Mine does not have any mods but kind of wish it had the depth control. I'm looking forward to when your old bogner gets here. If its a keeper its gonna be time to get rid of a bunch of my amps but the SLO is not going anywhere in the foreseen future.

 

[sjk]

Sharkdiver what power tubes do you suggest, I just ordered a quad of the sovtek 5881s as one of the original 4 is going bad. Kinda wonering if I should have gone with the more expensive Gold Lion kt66s.

I've had about 10 SLO's over the past 9 years and I've tried a handful of Power Tubes...the ones that sound the best and I always go back to are the Sovtek 5881/6L6WGC "wafer bottoms". That's what Soldano uses from the factory and they just sound great. Lots of punch and even tones. The KT66's will be less gainy with a bigger bottom end...not really "depth" wise but just fuller sounding. I didn't like the KT66 that much and most other guys who try them seem to always go back to the 5881's as well.

I've got 3 amps. One with KT66s, one with 5881s and one with winged C 6L6s. All are great for what I use them for. I would disagree that most who try 66s go back. Most long term SLO guys I know use 66s. Maybe because they are old and mellow now, .5881s aren't what the amp was originally designed around.

5881s are the most raw and aggressive. I use chinese pre tubes with these. NOS with the KTs and the SEDs. Obviously that effects the tone as well.

I think I made the right choice on the 5881s since I'm only 40 yrs old and not mellow like you old guys that like the KT66s. Funny that you refer to some of you guys as "long term SLO guys" ....make it sound as if you guys have some sort of affliction

 

[SLOgriff]

Sharkdiver what power tubes do you suggest, I just ordered a quad of the sovtek 5881s as one of the original 4 is going bad. Kinda wonering if I should have gone with the more expensive Gold Lion kt66s.

I've had about 10 SLO's over the past 9 years and I've tried a handful of Power Tubes...the ones that sound the best and I always go back to are the Sovtek 5881/6L6WGC "wafer bottoms". That's what Soldano uses from the factory and they just sound great. Lots of punch and even tones. The KT66's will be less gainy with a bigger bottom end...not really "depth" wise but just fuller sounding. I didn't like the KT66 that much and most other guys who try them seem to always go back to the 5881's as well.

Dang you have had 10, that is sweet. Did any of them stand out as "better". Mine does not have any mods but kind of wish it had the depth control. I'm looking forward to when your old bogner gets here. If its a keeper its gonna be time to get rid of a bunch of my amps but the SLO is not going anywhere in the foreseen future.

Yeah, the DEPTH is a must for sure! I sent you a PM with the tracking #. Should be there on Friday. Having an SLO and the Bogner will give you all the tones you need!

 

[sjk]

Sharkdiver what power tubes do you suggest, I just ordered a quad of the sovtek 5881s as one of the original 4 is going bad. Kinda wonering if I should have gone with the more expensive Gold Lion kt66s.

I've had about 10 SLO's over the past 9 years and I've tried a handful of Power Tubes...the ones that sound the best and I always go back to are the Sovtek 5881/6L6WGC "wafer bottoms". That's what Soldano uses from the factory and they just sound great. Lots of punch and even tones. The KT66's will be less gainy with a bigger bottom end...not really "depth" wise but just fuller sounding. I didn't like the KT66 that much and most other guys who try them seem to always go back to the 5881's as well.

Dang you have had 10, that is sweet. Did any of them stand out as "better". Mine does not have any mods but kind of wish it had the depth control. I'm looking forward to when your old bogner gets here. If its a keeper its gonna be time to get rid of a bunch of my amps but the SLO is not going anywhere in the foreseen future.

Yeah, the DEPTH is a must for sure! I sent you a PM with the tracking #. Should be there on Friday. Having an SLO and the Bogner will give you all the tones you need!

I see from your sig that you have a rev blue uber, suprised you kept that over the 101b. I've got one I bought off of 232 cap about 3 months ago. I like it okay but I will definitely be getting rid of it some time in the next yr when I get somewhat motivated. Would of rather had the twin jet in hindsight.