Peters Hydra vid/clip High gain

[skoora]

Have you tried a Chimera? If you did what did you think of it compared to the Hydra?

 

[Gsxrbusa]

Thanks for checking it out man!

Amp sounds amazing man really killer! How the heck do you have it wired up with those sub cabs or whatever those are? Are those the self powered cabs that only use sub frequencies?

Hi Dallas. Yeah man, the self powered subs only take the lows. The built in crossover sends the mids and highs to your cab. These are made by ISP and are the Steve Lukither models. Guess he helped with the design and uses them. They are great for bringing a 3D ish type sound to your rig.

Hope you are doing OK. How's the finger situation? ( I forgot to post on it) Dude not being able to play sucks ass. I had shoulder surgery this year so I know how it can suck. I was playing, in pain, within a week.

Anyhow, thanks for checking it out. You rock dude!

Hey man,

Thanks for the response! So I take it you run the load out to the subs and then run speaker cables from the subs to the 4x12s?

Thanks! The finger is doing better, still stitches for a bit more so it doesn't rip open! I can play but not as well as usual since 1 I can't hold the pic quite right with the bandage and 2 I actually when finger picking hold my pick between my two knuckles and the bandage takes away just enough clearance I can't do that... and aside from mobility and all it's not the end of the world but it's just annoying. That blows man, hope your back to full strength! A lot of people don't realize the effect of shoulder muscles on guitar, we literally use almost every muscle in our upper bodies!

Killin clips dude keep it up!

Dallas

Dallas,

The cool thing about the subs, they don't put a load on your amp. So you run from your amp outputs to sub and from sub out to 4X12 or 2X12 or whatever. Set ohms to whatever your cab is since the sub is transparent.

I am pretty much back to full strength. Had the surgery in April. Hope you heal up quick and back to normal (makin clips).

Thanks for the kind words man.

 

[Gsxrbusa]

Have you tried a Chimera? If you did what did you think of it compared to the Hydra?

I have not. It's next on my list. It could be more metal than the Hydra. If that's even possible.

 

[skoora]

Have you tried a Chimera? If you did what did you think of it compared to the Hydra?

I have not. It's next on my list. It could be more metal than the Hydra. If that's even possible.

I just saw on his site that he says for 2010 the Chimera is smoother sounding. I'm like fuck no. It seems every high gain head I try is too smooth and has no rawness in the mids and treble. It's all about being thick and "hi-fi". It's why I keep gong back to my plexi with pedals or a JCM800 with pedals. I would love to find a plug and play high gain head that has reel teeth without the fizz, but it seems the "modern" tone is a complete wash for me.

 

[Erock]

wooo, that thing sounds mean man! Nice tonez and playing, the Hydra is still an amp I gas for regularly. I also like James as a person, really cool guy to talk to.

 

[D-Rock]

My friend has this amp along with another Peters head. I've been lucky enough to play them and they sound great.

 

[JamesPeters]

I just saw on his site that he says for 2010 the Chimera is smoother sounding. I'm like fuck no. It seems every high gain head I try is too smooth and has no rawness in the mids and treble. It's all about being thick and "hi-fi". It's why I keep gong back to my plexi with pedals or a JCM800 with pedals. I would love to find a plug and play high gain head that has reel teeth without the fizz, but it seems the "modern" tone is a complete wash for me.

You have no reason to worry. What you're after (what you're describing) is what I just helped make the Chimera with the new mod. It's less likely to sound fizzy or boomy now, while essentially sounding the same as before in the other regards. It's a subtle change. Unless you've already used the Chimera, especially comparing back-to-back, you probably wouldn't know the difference other than it's "easier to dial in". For instance, I don't have to turn the presence down as far with my brighter sounding guitars, and the bass down as low with my darker sounding guitars. And it still thunders and snarls just as much as before (with a bit less ear fatigue at higher volumes).

It's still a Peters Chimera, and not trying to be anything else.

PS. If you (or anyone else) has a concern like this, I'm always available to answer your questions by email or phone. And my long distance plan covers a lot, so I'd be glad to phone you and it won't you cost anything. Also, when it comes to something like this in particular, I could always make you the previous design (if that seems to be the best idea, after discussing it with you). It's not as though I erased all my schematics/build photos. It's just that I think the Chimera will be better received overall with the new circuit mod.

 

[rocker]

Have you tried a Chimera? If you did what did you think of it compared to the Hydra?

I have not. It's next on my list. It could be more metal than the Hydra. If that's even possible.

I just saw on his site that he says for 2010 the Chimera is smoother sounding. I'm like fuck no. It seems every high gain head I try is too smooth and has no rawness in the mids and treble. It's all about being thick and "hi-fi". It's why I keep gong back to my plexi with pedals or a JCM800 with pedals. I would love to find a plug and play high gain head that has reel teeth without the fizz, but it seems the "modern" tone is a complete wash for me.

Than the Wizard would be the amp for you.

 

[rocker]

cool clip and great playing. Would love to try out a Peters sometime.

 

[skoora]

Have you tried a Chimera? If you did what did you think of it compared to the Hydra?

I have not. It's next on my list. It could be more metal than the Hydra. If that's even possible.

I just saw on his site that he says for 2010 the Chimera is smoother sounding. I'm like fuck no. It seems every high gain head I try is too smooth and has no rawness in the mids and treble. It's all about being thick and "hi-fi". It's why I keep gong back to my plexi with pedals or a JCM800 with pedals. I would love to find a plug and play high gain head that has reel teeth without the fizz, but it seems the "modern" tone is a complete wash for me.

Than the Wizard would be the amp for you.

Not for $4500 it isn't.

 

[Gsxrbusa]

wooo, that thing sounds mean man! Nice tonez and playing, the Hydra is still an amp I gas for regularly. I also like James as a person, really cool guy to talk to.

Thanks Erock! Hopefully you can aquire a Hydra soon man. Yeah, James is a cool dude.

My friend has this amp along with another Peters head. I've been lucky enough to play them and they sound great.

Nice bro. What other Peters head does he have?

cool clip and great playing. Would love to try out a Peters sometime.

Thank you sir! You are too kind.

 

[Cflat96]

Have you tried a Chimera? If you did what did you think of it compared to the Hydra?

I have not. It's next on my list. It could be more metal than the Hydra. If that's even possible.

I just saw on his site that he says for 2010 the Chimera is smoother sounding. I'm like fuck no. It seems every high gain head I try is too smooth and has no rawness in the mids and treble. It's all about being thick and "hi-fi". It's why I keep gong back to my plexi with pedals or a JCM800 with pedals. I would love to find a plug and play high gain head that has reel teeth without the fizz, but it seems the "modern" tone is a complete wash for me.

I just wanted to jump in on this because it seams like we might possibly be on the same page in a certain regard with high gain tones.
There was a time where I kept bouncing back and forth between modern high gain amps and a boosted JCM800/JMP. I kept trying modern high gain amps, and going back to the boosted marshalls in between. There was just something more raw about the tone and feel that I couldn't really find in most modern amps. If you and I are talking about the same thing, then you Really don't have anything to worry about. This is the first thing that stood out to me about them, and it was kind of a jaw-dropper for me.

Lots of people just describe amps like they all have a set eq curve or something(this amp is bright, this amp has more mids, etc) and that does matter, but the response and feel are what takes it over the edge for me.
The Peters amps all have that, even the Chimera. I haven't bought another amp since my first Peters amp, except other Peters amps. I found what I was looking for.
It's possible we are not thinking of the same exact thing,...but it sure sounded like it from your post. So, I just thought I'd throw this out there.

 

[Gsxrbusa]

Have you tried a Chimera? If you did what did you think of it compared to the Hydra?

I have not. It's next on my list. It could be more metal than the Hydra. If that's even possible.

I just saw on his site that he says for 2010 the Chimera is smoother sounding. I'm like fuck no. It seems every high gain head I try is too smooth and has no rawness in the mids and treble. It's all about being thick and "hi-fi". It's why I keep gong back to my plexi with pedals or a JCM800 with pedals. I would love to find a plug and play high gain head that has reel teeth without the fizz, but it seems the "modern" tone is a complete wash for me.

I just wanted to jump in on this because it seams like we might possibly be on the same page in a certain regard with high gain tones.
There was a time where I kept bouncing back and forth between modern high gain amps and a boosted JCM800/JMP. I kept trying modern high gain amps, and going back to the boosted marshalls in between. There was just something more raw about the tone and feel that I couldn't really find in most modern amps. If you and I are talking about the same thing, then you Really don't have anything to worry about. This is the first thing that stood out to me about them, and it was kind of a jaw-dropper for me.

Lots of people just describe amps like they all have a set eq curve or something(this amp is bright, this amp has more mids, etc) and that does matter, but the response and feel are what takes it over the edge for me.
The Peters amps all have that, even the Chimera. I haven't bought another amp since my first Peters amp, except other Peters amps. I found what I was looking for.
It's possible we are not thinking of the same exact thing,...but it sure sounded like it from your post. So, I just thought I'd throw this out there.

Damn! Looks as though you have the whole Peters lineup! Very nice fine sir. Very nice indeed. I can't say enough good things about this amp. It simply makes me want to play. Hey thanks for chiming in man. Great input.

 

[firejack]

I said it before and I'll say it again Tom, that Hydra sounds freaking righteous!!!

 

[Gsxrbusa]

I said it before and I'll say it again Tom, that Hydra sounds freaking righteous!!!

Thanks brother. You need to talk the wifey into multiple Peters............................................................................................................................................................................... I will rephrase. Tell her you need a Hydra and a Chimera to keep the Gryphon company. I know I'm a dork but I'm ok with it.

 

[skoora]

Have you tried a Chimera? If you did what did you think of it compared to the Hydra?

I have not. It's next on my list. It could be more metal than the Hydra. If that's even possible.

I just saw on his site that he says for 2010 the Chimera is smoother sounding. I'm like fuck no. It seems every high gain head I try is too smooth and has no rawness in the mids and treble. It's all about being thick and "hi-fi". It's why I keep gong back to my plexi with pedals or a JCM800 with pedals. I would love to find a plug and play high gain head that has reel teeth without the fizz, but it seems the "modern" tone is a complete wash for me.

I just wanted to jump in on this because it seams like we might possibly be on the same page in a certain regard with high gain tones.
There was a time where I kept bouncing back and forth between modern high gain amps and a boosted JCM800/JMP. I kept trying modern high gain amps, and going back to the boosted marshalls in between. There was just something more raw about the tone and feel that I couldn't really find in most modern amps. If you and I are talking about the same thing, then you Really don't have anything to worry about. This is the first thing that stood out to me about them, and it was kind of a jaw-dropper for me.

Lots of people just describe amps like they all have a set eq curve or something(this amp is bright, this amp has more mids, etc) and that does matter, but the response and feel are what takes it over the edge for me.
The Peters amps all have that, even the Chimera. I haven't bought another amp since my first Peters amp, except other Peters amps. I found what I was looking for.
It's possible we are not thinking of the same exact thing,...but it sure sounded like it from your post. So, I just thought I'd throw this out there.

What you describe is pretty much how I feel about it. I'm also afraid to buy an amp that ultimately is what my plexi is with a pedal. So I'm definitely looking for a heavy but aggressively rich midrange/treble tone. I lean towards the Chimera for that reason but I also like Sabbathy/COC type heavy stuff and wonder if the Chimera can be dialed in to be towards those sounds. Warmer but still a natural cut/growl in the mids/treble. A pedal can often make a tame amp wild but a wild amp sometimes can't be mellowed. As far as rawness, obviously like many I dig Kill 'Em All and RTL, plus Reign In Blood. Also dig Sepultura Chaos AD and Roots (even though Roots is Boogie/Triaxis based which I don't normally care for). Plus Prong Cleansing (razor like) and Helmet Betty (massive but mean) are other tones I dig. Can you tell how old I am Ha! Definitely haven't liked any Diezel's or newer Boogies. 5150 has that cocked mid range thing going on.

I think when I feel closer to making a move I'll give Peter a jingle/email and talk about it. Maybe I need a Triaxis, a Marshall Valvestate 100 and pointier guitars

 

[JamesPeters]

I think when I feel closer to making a move I'll give Peter a jingle/email and talk about it.

Yes, you should call Peter.

 

[skoora]

I think when I feel closer to making a move I'll give Peter a jingle/email and talk about it.

Yes, you should call Peter.

Hey that's what you get for having a last name that's also a first name!
Can you tell I haven't slept much...

 

[ke2]

Sounds very tight and cool.

 

[Gsxrbusa]

Sounds very tight and cool.

Thanks for checking it out man