Ya know...I have to make a comment here...
I am getting an AXE_Fx shortly, and own both a Marshall EL34 100/100, and just picked up last night a VHT 2902. Previously, I owned a 2:90 for the last almost 15 years or so.
I greatly preferred the Marshall power amp over the 2:90, as much as I wanted to like the Mesa...I only used it with the Triaxis, and once I sold the Triaxis, I sold the 2:90.
Now, like i just said, I got the VHT last night, and hooked it up to my old ADA MP-1 to test it out.
Now, the presets were dialed in with the Marshall power amp, and when I plugged into the VHT, it is a totally different tone...brighter, more treble for sure, less bottom end, even with the Depth turned up, much more clearer mids. However, it made my MP-1 sound more digital, rather than more natural...sounding more solid state, i guess...
The Marshall was immediate Evil...aggressive, grind, sounded more natural, in a way, slightly scooped in the mids, feels more like a head. Fun to play.
The VHT, seemed immediately a little stiffer, harsher treble or presence, less low end thump, but was clearer, and much more mids. I was wishing there was a way with the Voicing button in, to turn down the treble, but it's not possible. It requires a complete re-EQing in order to sound better, but, I was able to push more bass, and less treble in the MP-1 than I had before.
However, It got me thinking, why some people don't like the AXE-Fx live...when they are using the VHT's...perhaps it's the voicing of that amp with the AXE units? I wonder if anyone has experience with the AXE and the Marshall power amps...
I wonder if they would like them better...??
