2 weeks ago I went to try some Budda amps, as the European distributor has a 25% off deal (yeah, the dollar is weak vs the Euro these days
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It was strange, the shop owner set me up with the SD 30 1x12 Combo and before flicking on standby he said: "it's a bit special, normally people need some getting used to its special tone, but you need to dig in to get the point"
I hit the first chord and was just amazed about the sound, just shouted at the guy (because the amp was so loud
"what kind of getting used to? This is awesome, I got used to this pretty damn already!!"
Obviously I had to walk home with it and since then - whenever I am not able to play it, I am craving for it, I am completely hooked, addicted to its syrupy, fat and dripping tone since 2 weeks, that's a long time for me
However, I think there are differences between the models. For example I have seen Bonamassa setting Treble at 0 on the 45, whereas I would play the SD30 never below noon, rather 2-3 PM setting.
I think the models need some tweaking, the SD30 is fine with "noon-ish" settings, but the 45 needs turning down on the treb. Also on HC the reviews for the 30 and 80 seem to be the most consistent ones.
