just plugged into my SLO-100...

[cecilbag]

I got to run my SLO at 7 at a large outdoor gig once. It was heavenly. Nothing else like it. I was not worthy.

3-4 it becomes awesome, over 5 it's like a lightning bolt hit the tip of your penis

So according to you over 5 is absolutely awful?

Not at all. It's a thing of beauty.

 

[SpiderWars]

I keep hearing that an SLO and Mesa Recto are supposed to have a very similar circuit. Do they sound similar at all?

This is AFAIK, anyone please correct anything wrong.

Several amp lines seemed to branch off of the Yamaha T100 base (which was designed by Mike Soldano). The SLO, the 5150, and the Dual Rectifier. Others followed, some much later, but those 3 were the ones I knew about at the time. There are circuit similarities between all 3 and in some cases it was things that you didn't see very often if ever, except in the T100/SLO. So seeing these somewhat 'unique' values/etc here and there might make one think they are the same circuit and they copied the T100/SLO. They all start the preamp about the same but diverge away the deeper into the signal path you get. By the time you get to the FX loop they are all 3 completely different.

They don't sound the same but there are similarities, especially between the SLO and 5150. But still WAY different imo. The Dual Rectifier is just a different beast soundwise.

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

I just last night heard a clip of an SLO through a fatboy loaded 2x12 with H75 cream backs. Holy smokes it sounded killer.

 

[aftec]

The Mesa and the SLO cannot be further apart even if they have any design similarities.
If you ever play an SLO with the master around 5-6 into a good 4x12, you will understand that your question is kinda funny.

 

[slyym]

Definitely need to play one. The Guitar Center by my house used to have one in there premium room but they have been remodeling for ever it seems like. Hopefully its still up there.

 

[Racerxrated]

Lots of preamp designs are based on the SLO. But the magic of the SLOs power section leaves all others in the dust.

Reza, compare/contrast the differences between your Wizard and SLO at volume....those are amazing beasts!

 

[gbsmusic]

Best amp Ive ever played!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SLOgriff]

The SLO is like a "muscle car" and a little unique, in that it just stays together at high volumes! Where most amps start to fart out and lose articulation at high volumes.... the SLO, at about "6" (2 o'clock) on the master volume, just seems to switch into another gear and just blooms! I'm sure it has a lot to do with the DeYoung's. It's not a perfect amp, but what it does it does very well!

Those who haven't spent much time with an SLO are probably not aware of how nice and versatile the Normal channel is.....great Crunch and Clean tones as well!

 

[ibzprestige]

I highly recommend checking out the mezzabarba mzero overdrive, very similar to an SLO with a bit of Marshall hair, tons of gain, and stays together so well.


I love the SLO as well though, one of my all time favorites!

 

[mooncobra]

I highly recommend checking out the mezzabarba mzero overdrive, very similar to an SLO with a bit of Marshall hair, tons of gain, and stays together so well.


I love the SLO as well though, one of my all time favorites!

The Mzero RULES!!!!! Love those, and wish I had one!! the SLO is also bad ass!

 

['63-Strat]

SLO is great, I'd prob prefer your wizard though

 

[hammered]

I had a Hot Rod 25 and I really didn`t care for it at all , does this mean I probably wouldn't like the SLO ? Some of my favorite players have used the SLO and got killer tone out of it. I know the SLO is a different beast than the HR25 but I`ve heard they sound similar

 

[JB6464]

I've owned the SLO , HR100+ and the Avenger with DeYoung iron .
Still own the 98 HR100+ , it's damn close to the SLO once you open it up .
The only real tone difference i hear is that the SLO has better note clarity with a hifi kind of tone to it where the HR100+ sounds more like an old school hot rodded amp but with that same Soldano signature tone going on .

 

[RJF]

Well, lets be honest. Almost any really good head sounds awesome and monstrous through two 4x12 cabs sitting side by side.

I have never owned a SLO, eventually, one day.....

 

[RockyStar]

I love mine for a lot of things. I will never get rid of it. Agree on it being a totally different amp at proper volume. There is a reason why it is a studio staple and used on countless types of recordings decade after decade.

 

[jlbaxe]

I keep hearing that an SLO and Mesa Recto are supposed to have a very similar circuit. Do they sound similar at all?

This is AFAIK, anyone please correct anything wrong.

Several amp lines seemed to branch off of the Yamaha T100 base (which was designed by Mike Soldano). The SLO, the 5150, and the Dual Rectifier. Others followed, some much later, but those 3 were the ones I knew about at the time. There are circuit similarities between all 3 and in some cases it was things that you didn't see very often if ever, except in the T100/SLO. So seeing these somewhat 'unique' values/etc here and there might make one think they are the same circuit and they copied the T100/SLO. They all start the preamp about the same but diverge away the deeper into the signal path you get. By the time you get to the FX loop they are all 3 completely different.

They don't sound the same but there are similarities, especially between the SLO and 5150. But still WAY different imo. The Dual Rectifier is just a different beast soundwise.

Michael worked on modifying his version of the Bassman for years, until he bought a Mesa/Boogie Mark II and began modifying this amp. The first three SLO amps were based upon this amp and the first one was sold to a female friend. The second one was sold to Howard Leese from the band Heart. Within six months, he had sold amps to Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Vivian Campbell, Aldo Nova, John Fogerty and Lou Reed.
Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler purchased the SLO-100 when first released in 1987. Guitarist Tommy Kessler of Blondie uses the SLO-100 etc.

 

[fadedbluejeans]

I LOVE my SLO's Running two through two Bogner 4x12's in a W/D/W setup.

 

[BackCrack]

Just my two cents on the SLO if you don't run it with lead channel's gain cranked...pull the chassis and remove the treble bypass cap on the lead channel's gain pot (clip it or de-solder it). This is in essence a permanent Haynes mod. Gives you a little more range on the treble and presence knobs to play with by eliminating some of the zing early on.

If you already have the Haynes switch, then forget what I just said.

 

[SpiderWars]

Just my two cents on the SLO if you don't run it with lead channel's gain cranked...pull the chassis and remove the treble bypass cap on the lead channel's gain pot (clip it or de-solder it). This is in essence a permanent Haynes mod. Gives you a little more range on the treble and presence knobs to play with by eliminating some of the zing early on.

If you already have the Haynes switch, then forget what I just said.

+1
I put a 3-position bright switch for the lead channel on my SLOclone. I like another value between stock and no cap, sometimes no cap needs just little extra bite for me.

 

[cecilbag]

Just my two cents on the SLO if you don't run it with lead channel's gain cranked...pull the chassis and remove the treble bypass cap on the lead channel's gain pot (clip it or de-solder it). This is in essence a permanent Haynes mod. Gives you a little more range on the treble and presence knobs to play with by eliminating some of the zing early on.

If you already have the Haynes switch, then forget what I just said.

I only run my gain around 4-6 depending on material I'm playing. Are you saying this will give me a broader sweep range on the treble and presence?