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New Gear Day #KSRHera pedal & #Shure #Super55 Warning! Metal!
Everyone loves New Gear Day!
Now that we are operating a channel on UA-cam, we get to celebrate new gear by getting creative with it!
Here we have the new #KSR Hera Overdrive Pedal and a classic microphone from #Shure #Super 55.
This Video is brief, but let's smash out a quick rehearsal and see how they play.
Let us know in the comments if you would tune in to a more in-depth review of either of these two pieces.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
00:00 Intro
00:09 New Gear Day
00:21 Shure 55 (unboxing)
00:42 KSR Hera (unboxing)
01:04 Let's see how it sounds!
01:19 Rehearsal
01:40 End
02:05 Bloopers
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Video works with an insightful look into a Melbourne-based heavy musical project "My Life for Ire" fronted by Shane Laing.
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Any love for the #MesaBoogie Stiletto? (Review and Demo)
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In this video, I give a thorough breakdown and demo both channels and modes on Mesa Boogies' forgotten amp! Could it ever become sought after again? The Guitars featured are a Les Paul with active pickups in drop C and a Fender Strat with passive pickups in drop D. The Stiletto has been with me for YEARS! I wanted to love it. I forced it to be my only amplifier. But there was always something l...
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Subscribe to the My Life for Ire Channel and join me for the sound check of the Mesa/ Boogie Stiletto Deuce Series 2 amplifier. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. Video works with an insightful look into a Melbourne-based heavy musical project "My Life for Ir...
What is My Life for Ire? #mylifeforire #studiotour #producingmusic
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The #MyLifeForIre UA-cam channel has now become a medium in-between the behind-closed-doors work that goes into producing music and the final product. The process which frontman Shane Laing goes through when hashing out a song, and collaborating with other artists, producers, and session musicians. The channel HQ is in the office space of a local Commercial factory where I own and operate a sma...
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Putting thoughts to production. In this video, I speak aloud, free flowing my thoughts relevant to how I picked up a guitar in the first place, living out a plan B life and taking action to living a plan A life. Whilst I noodle on one of my most prized instruments! A limited run U.S.A. Fender Stratocaster (None More Black edition) with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge, played through the Might...
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In this video, I play through my workhorse amplifier! The KSR Colossus H-100 head, while demoing some dull strings in desperate need of a change! While I chat about some guitar-related banter and conclude with the sound test of the pristine clarity of a fresh set of strings. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the...
My Life for Ire - On The Line Music Video #mylifeforire #new
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  • @theofficialvaladez
    @theofficialvaladez 15 днів тому

    sounds badass man what did you use to edit the video

  • @ChadKanotz
    @ChadKanotz 3 місяці тому

    I loved mine at the guitar store, and then had a lot of trouble dialing in a good tone. I spent years hating on it, and just playing through a modeler. I've recently started playing thru it again, and with the right boost pedal, it's stupid good. Mine is a stage 1, but I don't have any trouble getting high gain metal goodness. I do like you and crank the bass, but I turn the treble to zero and turn up the presence. Also helps that my boost is a T Rex Totenschlager which has an EQ, which I use to bring even more bass in.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire 3 місяці тому

      I’ll never argue that it’s an easy amp to get along with. I hated it for years. But the resale value was so low I kept it just because I didn’t want to lose value. But it really started to grow on me. You are right. The right boost it very important in this case. Though I have enjoyed burst of playing without one. It’s always interesting playing with the balance of treble and presence. Sometimes I like the presence quite high, others it’s mostly dialled down. I’ve grown used to the fact that tone has a mood of the day, and if I feel like playing with more or less gain or treble or whatever then it is what it is for that day and it can be different the next. I think it’s a great amp. I love mine. It’s just misunderstood mostly I think. Thanks for your comment brother. 🙏 Have a great day. 😎

  • @Presentador28
    @Presentador28 4 місяці тому

    ¡The power of Music is real!

  • @Terrormind8
    @Terrormind8 5 місяців тому

    Not cool at all

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for your feedback. I’ll just jump in my Time Machine and go back and not do this. Just for you mate. 👍

  • @Lad2727
    @Lad2727 7 місяців тому

    "Feel my music"

  • @clemkelly2159
    @clemkelly2159 8 місяців тому

    Unloved redheaded step child 😅😅😅😅😅

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire 8 місяців тому

      😂 it’s true. Deserving of love and attention and plenty to offer. But unloved all the same.

  • @Robspike17
    @Robspike17 9 місяців тому

    sick work

  • @endtimeguitarist
    @endtimeguitarist 10 місяців тому

    Protoss

  • @endtimeguitarist
    @endtimeguitarist 10 місяців тому

    Is your microphone omnidirectional? Is the microphone you’re speaking into is capturing the cabinet too?

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire 9 місяців тому

      Hey mate. The mic is speaking into is the Shure SM7B. I don’t know if it’s omnidirectional? But it’s a great mic for vocals and speech. But I’ve got it plugged into 2 Warm audio compressors, mic pre and eq. So the mic alone doesn’t sound anything like the way I’ve got it set up. No, the mic is not capturing the cab. All amp sounds are coming from the Two Notes torpedo with Impulse Responses loaded into it.

  • @bryanvaughn80
    @bryanvaughn80 10 місяців тому

    iirc, i believe that mesa built the stiletto to blend with a dual rec in the 2 guitar band situation. you are correct about the clean channel. that is why i bought mine. its nice to run the clean channel at 100 watts and the crunch channel at 50 watts...

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire 10 місяців тому

      I’ve heard that too mate. Overall it’s a very functional amp with usable cleans and gains. I’ve chopped and changed over the years between 100w and 50 for the crunch.

  • @bryanvaughn80
    @bryanvaughn80 10 місяців тому

    imho, the stiletto doesn't get enough love. i dig mine to no end! i was wondering if your stiletto is phase 1 or phase 2? also i missed what rectifier mode you were using in the demos (tube or silicon)? you may have answered both of those questions in the video and i just happen to miss it. if that is the case, i apologize. thanks for a great video!

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire 10 місяців тому

      All good mate. I always have it on silicone diode rectification. It seems to hit harder. Though it is subtle. This is a stage II mate 😎

  • @mesaboogie4
    @mesaboogie4 Рік тому

    Great and honest review! Is this a stage II series?

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Thanks mate 🙏 I appreciate that. It is a stage II yes.

  • @jsbman3184
    @jsbman3184 Рік тому

    Yes! It can sound JCM800. I got stiletto trident A/B switch with friends JCM 2204. Dialed in. Closed eyes. Couldn’t tell difference. Plus all the other voicing you get with this amp. I love my Stiletto.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      That’s it mate. That’s where this amp shines as it takes off where the 800 left off. Plus the awesome fx loop.

  • @billzade8158
    @billzade8158 Рік тому

    These amps are just incredible. I'm buying one that is for sale locally here. The one I'm going after is the combo, but it is a super great sounding amp too.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire 10 місяців тому

      They are good mate. Most people have a preconceived idea of what it will be like. When it’s not that, they shit all over it.

  • @andreaszanker8318
    @andreaszanker8318 Рік тому

    love the stiletto. I have the Stage 2 Version.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Nice! I’ve just plugged mine back in to do some writing. Still love it.

  • @guitarnerd_luke
    @guitarnerd_luke Рік тому

    Nice video! I never played the stilettos. Might buy one for testing.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Honestly. It could be the only amp in my collection and I’d be just fine.

  • @dane4453
    @dane4453 Рік тому

    This is the issue I had with the Stiletto. It still sounded like a rectifier, generic and nothing like a Marshall etc. Why buy the Stiletto when you can buy a Marshall and get that EL 34 crunch.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Doesn’t sound like a rectifier at all. It’s Marshall inspired. Not a Marshall rip off. If you want the Marshall crunch, buy a Marshall. I like the Stiletto because it’s a quality build, 2 independent channels, amazing cleans unlike other high gain amps of that time, with a great effects loop. A JCM 800 is only one channel, no effects loop etc. It’s not always a choice of tone. For me functionality plays a role.

  • @stevedallas6122
    @stevedallas6122 Рік тому

    I went into a shop intending to buy a Marshall 2555, and they had one of these there also. I played it for about 45 minutes - It out did everything the Marshall did, and it did a lot more. No doubt, it can be bright. But through a Marshall 1960 - pure awesome!

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      It’s true mate. For a simple amp it’s very versatile and sounds great. Thank you for your comment 🙏

  • @tatteredhope911
    @tatteredhope911 Рік тому

    😂😂😂 LMAO@ "everyone has aids"

  • @tobaccosun
    @tobaccosun Рік тому

    Stiletto was one of the best amps Mesa made. They just chose some wrong value components. Easy to change. ua-cam.com/video/sXqiCfVct2I/v-deo.htmlsi=NUnNrj8PgDTbTEWi

  • @destined2nate
    @destined2nate Рік тому

    I added a resonance circuit to my stage 2 deuce to solve that lack of bottom issue. If I’m not sure what kind of gig I’m going to be playing I’ll grab my stiletto and know I’ll be juuust fine. One of the most versatile amps in my stable.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I love that! I’ve wanted to put a resonance circuit in mine forever! With that one addition from stock, I recon this amp would have been much more successful than it was. Thank you for your input 🙏

    • @tobaccosun
      @tobaccosun Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforireresonance and variable NFB make massive difference. But revoicing a bit makes it breathe fire. Also adjusting icepick cap and no more issues with the high end issue many find.

  • @Skoora
    @Skoora Рік тому

    When the amp is turned up the EQ flattens out more and you don’t need the extreme setting of Treble and Presence to be almost off when at low volume. But people shouldn’t sweat having the presence and treble real low for low volume playing. That’s what knobs are for. The amp is only too bright if you dial it to be.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      That’s the best and simplest explanation I’ve ever heard! Great job summarising it. I fully agree with what you’ve said. Thanks for the comment mate. 🙏

  • @timgoossens6416
    @timgoossens6416 Рік тому

    I thoroughly enjoyed your video - imho it's the best demo of this amp out there and I really enjoyed your playing, comments and general demeanor. Thanks so much for sharing this video.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words mate. 🙏 very encouraging and you’re welcome. Looking forward I’ve got an 800, silver Jubilee, Dual rectifier and KSR Colossus to demo. I’ll be sure to maintain this format of video thanks to comments like this. 🙏

  • @christianlazzarini8194
    @christianlazzarini8194 Рік тому

    Lo uso anche io da molti anni davvero grande ampli!!ua-cam.com/video/mMWcfbKky2s/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/PJFumovSqNc/v-deo.html

  • @SolaChristus
    @SolaChristus Рік тому

    Love this amp. Started with version 1 and then acquire a version 2. Had both at the same time. Sold the version 1 due to less gain and really loose Fluid Drive mode. Retubed my Version 2 with 6CA7 tubes and made it so much better. Use it in 4cm with an Axe Fx. When I play stereo, a Rev G recto acts as a second power amp (and 3 extra preamp channels ). Picked up a Stiletto Ace combo for a quick grab and go solution (albeit heavy) a couple years ago for $500. Also, ditch the V30 speakers. Way too mid spikey . I prefer the old G12K-85 One more tip. When using The Axe Fx in 4cm , I use an EQ block to shape the tone going into the preamp (like a mark amp). A few minor tweaks really helps dial out any harshness/brightness, or you can go more radical and get just about anything you need…crazy versatile 2 channel amp…❤

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I’d love to try a version 1! Love your descriptions mate. 🙏 I recently plugged this into a v30 and creamback Krank Cab and it sounded absolutely massive and very unlike the all V30 Mesa cab. Thank you so much for your comments. I love reading about the love for this amp.

    • @SolaChristus
      @SolaChristus Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire if you like or prefer more vintage British sounds, then the Version 1 will definitely hit the spot. I almost wish I’d kept it for variety because it does not sound or feel exactly the same as the Version 2 (which is more modern). But being a heavy rock/metal player, the version 2 was superior (for me)…

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Ahhhh, that’s a good description mate. I’ve got an 800 and a Silver Jubilee in the studio also so the vintage voice is covered. I’d still like to try one for curiosity sake. But I lean towards a modern sound these days. 🙏

  • @billzade8158
    @billzade8158 Рік тому

    I'm trying to buy the one that is in my local shop. I play it every time I go in, and I freaking love it. That one is the 1x12 combo, but sounds just as good. It feels like that land between a dual rectifier and a JCM 900. I have an Orange Super Crush at home, and it is awesome too, what I really want to do is run them together. I'll get there. I've run Dual Rectifiers and Thunderverbs together before, and it's almost like the dude's at Mesa called the dude's at Orange and collaborated together on building a set of amps that will compliment each other well. Especially when pushing the Oranges through a Creamback loaded cab. It shocks me how little most guitarists consider the cab and speaker, especially since it's the thing actually making the sound.

    • @billzade8158
      @billzade8158 Рік тому

      Also, I'm really interested to see what pedals you are running on your clean playing. It sounded REALLY good

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      100% dude. The speaker choice is massive! The Stiletto loves Creambacks I’ve discovered! More experiments to be done but I am building some cabs with various combinations of speakers. I’m running a Source Audio Nemesis Delay in the loop and out front on the clean is a Walrus Audio Juliana set to a warped vinyl type of vibrato. The delay sounds are tape echo. Very important part of the sound. 😎 Thank you for your comments mate. 🙏

  • @James3II3
    @James3II3 Рік тому

    The Amp sounds Awsome. Were you Using an Overdrive during this Demo?

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Thank you mate. Yes, there is a part where I’m demoing the heavy tones on channel 2 where I show the sound with and without a boost. Using a KSR Hera 🙏

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Sorry mate. I thought this was for a different video of a Mesa Stiletto I did. But still the answer is yes, there is a boost/of. The KSR Hera.

  • @mattloughran9817
    @mattloughran9817 Рік тому

    Sounds 800-like for sure. Old Marshalls have a looser feel though…The Stiletto is great, preceded the Royal Atlantic, Triple Crown, and the current Badlander in Mesa British sounding amps…

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Yeah mate. I played the 800 after making this video and realised I may have spoken too soon. It is like the 800 but it’s much more refined and tight. The 800 is unruly with a bombastic low end. Thank you for your comment. Stay tuned for more. I’m going to do a direct comparison video soon. 🙏

    • @mattloughran9817
      @mattloughran9817 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire 800 with a boost and Im in my zone...

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths Рік тому

    Yeah you want to loosen the strings to give neck relief before cutting them :-)

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Thanks mate. Good to know I’m not wasting my time 😎

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths Рік тому

    I am guilty of leaving strings on my guitars forever lol. So far they don't wear out that fast. I still have same 9v battery in my ESP guitar for 6 years and not dead yet lol. BUT I just changed strings in my Yngwie strat to lighter 8 gauge strings and love them lighter cuz can bend for days!

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I do it too man. I often leave it until it’s so obvious they need to be changed and then I’ll push them even further 😂 so good when you change them though. 8s!!!! Holy crap! I’ve never gone that light!

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths Рік тому

    Want a KSR amp and like their KSR Eros pedal quite a bit.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I’ll be doing a full review on the KSR. It’s the best amp I’ve ever owned. The Eros is good. But personally the Hera is more towards the flavour I like in an OD/boost. The Eros has a distinct modern thing to it. Lots of midrange. The Hera will do modern but also a bit more traditional and bigger sounding. Again. I’ll demo these pedals in the future.

  • @albertarmen4839
    @albertarmen4839 Рік тому

    Entertaining vid. Is that an SM7b? What where you using for rehearsals before and how does the Super55 compare to it? FWIW I've been on a SM58 forever for live work, thinking of trying something different.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Yeah mate. I use an SM7b. But it’s fed into a full set of Warm audio mic pre, compression and eq chain. So it sounds great compared to the direct Mic sound. The supper 55 seems to pickup Audio nice and clearly, but it also pics up lots of unwanted pops and air sounds? I like it for its look. But it’s not the best to be honest. Give a sm58 beta a go. It’s a 58 with more highs present. It’s a great mic for live 🙏

    • @albertarmen4839
      @albertarmen4839 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire Thanks!!! Yea, the 55 is a great look isn't it. After seeing a few Shure shootouts I think you're right, the beta has a bit more gain, high end, good price point, kinda what I'm looking for. The 55 was good, but to my compromised ears, perhaps not enough enough distinction from a 58. Yea the SM7a definitely benefits from a good mic-pre. and signal chain. Yours sounds dialed in :)

  • @TyCorr
    @TyCorr Рік тому

    Its reminiscent of a jcm800 with an 808 or super od BUT with a slightly shifted midrange frequency. The low end is rectoesque. It sounds great. Mine is so bright i have to cut treble and presence. My mapke necked guitar i have the treble at 2 lol. You cant apply common amp knob logic to these. Close your eyes and turn the knobs.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      You’re 100% right mate. Since making this video I plugged the old 800 in for the 1st time in ages and realised I may have spoke too soon. Yes, the Stiletto is reminiscent of the 800. But it’s much more refined with obvious Mesa traits built in. The 800 is unruly, wild and Massive! The Stiletto takes that framework and makes it more usable and flexible. Depending on your needs as a player of coarse 😉 and depending on if a player can handle the presence and treble lower that they may be used to. Thanks mate 🙏

  • @rotatingdriveline3466
    @rotatingdriveline3466 Рік тому

    Love it. Can't wait to see where this channel goes if this is the quality of content you make. Cheers!

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      😎 much appreciate friend 🙏 I’m sure I can think of more silly ways to throw new pedals on the pedalboard 😅

  • @blackeyed.
    @blackeyed. Рік тому

    man, this is one of best amp reviews I´ve ever seen and your sound rocks!

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Thank you buddy. I appreciate that 🙏 Stay tuned for more. I’m going to do the Dual Rectifier and KSR Colossus soon. I might even pit the Stiletto up against them to show how valuable this amp can be. It will be gear focused but I also offer some philosophy when it comes to chasing tone and having gear acquisition syndrome. Thanks again 🙏

  • @albertarmen4839
    @albertarmen4839 Рік тому

    I fall on the love it side. It takes pedals really well and it's response to pick dynamics is amazing. To help with the bass running a GEQ in the loop provides more flexibility. There also is a very simple resonance mod, based off a SLO that one can make which does assist with the low freqs. Yea it needs volume to come alive. FWIW I have a IIC+, V:90 and LSS but my Stiletto is a keeper. May have missed it but what were the active PUs used in the Lester? Plus what IR cab were you running in the Captor X? Great vid mate!!! Enjoyed it.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Thank you for your wonderful comments mate 🙏 after so much positive feedback I can see there is a not so obvious and small selection of guitarists that do in fact love the Stiletto. You’re 100% right. It takes pedals VERY well and super responsive to picking dynamics. So much so that these elements I fundamentally expect now when I play any amp. I didn’t mention in the video. But the EMGs in the Les are the 57/66s. I love the 57!! IRs are from Ownhammers heavy hitters pack, a combination of an Orange cab and a Diezel cab. 🙏

    • @albertarmen4839
      @albertarmen4839 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire thanks for those details. So, so true the Stiletto response to "pick dynamics" enabled a new dimension to my playing and notice now when amps just don't have as much of that feel. My main Lester has Fish Fluence and it responds very well to actives as you showed, plus single coils. IMHO speaker choice is critical with the Stil... I see those Ownhammers have speaker different choices. Curious which ones did you specifically use? G12, Gov, v30s? or a mix of them? BTW, I assume that's a factory tolex/grill cloth... great look.

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Again you nailed it. The speaker choice with the Stiletto is a big factor. It gets pretty spiky with the typical V30s. I’m building some 4x12 at the moment and in an experiment cab I’ve got in an X pattern, 2 V30s and 2 75watt Creambacks. I was blown away how well this combo played with this amp! More on that later. The IRs were both V30. I’ll have to open the software again but I believe the Orange cab had a greenback/V30 combo? Also in this video I was adding some of the Two Notes software EQ. I’ve since removed the EQ as the IR feels more natural to play without it. I’ll have to do a follow up video and outline these details. They can be more relevant than amp choice in some cases.

    • @albertarmen4839
      @albertarmen4839 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire No mate you nailed it, going through the review your comments revealed a depth of experience that comes only with thoughtful analysis of this amp. It is no doubt a very unique and sometimes perplexing one to deal with actually. It's certainly not for everyone, but IMHO it can be extremely rewarding to a subset of patient players who dial in the complete system with their ears. You showcased the pos/negs of the amp well. I, for one, look forward to your take on speakers. V30s mixed with "the right pairing choice" is the proper path to take. I have a Mesa v30 + Scumback M75 in a vert Recto 2x12 and that works well, but would most welcome hearing other examples, especially in a 4x12 arrangement. Carry On!!! 👍

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Thanks mate. Reading this has inspired me to make a follow up video. I might even have to read your example as I completely agree! For a patient player this amp not only delivers tones but teaches you as a player all kinds of subtle techniques. Things the common high gain amp wouldn’t have the detail to expose. I look forward to hearing from you in future when I go further with this amp and it’s capabilities. Thank you for your thoughtful comments 🙏

  • @thinkingjack
    @thinkingjack Рік тому

    Nooooo we don’t need this one to get UA-camrs to make videos on it, I’m trying To buy one currently and the dude already raised his damn price twice

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Dude shouldn’t be raising the price. That’s just poor ethics. Bargain the bastard down to his original price and scoop it up. I hope you can get your hands on one mate.

  • @louiscloutier7891
    @louiscloutier7891 Рік тому

    have one in the past sold it not for me harsh sounding

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I get it mate. It’s that bloody presence knob. Can be like a high heel being stabbed into your ear.

    • @markcripps2384
      @markcripps2384 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire well that’s gotta be where the name come from? I like mine but need some Barron’s to calm the highs. Danger Mouse fans will know what Barron speakers are lol.

  • @playthefightriffjohn843
    @playthefightriffjohn843 Рік тому

    I currently own a Mark IV and a Triple Crown, have previously owned a Road King, Mark V, Badlander and a 3 channel Recto. I’d love to get a Stiletto and a Royal Atlantic in my stable someday

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I’m with you on getting a Royal Atlantic bro. I’ve played one once! I remember it fondly. Very interesting sound and feel. One day 🙏

  • @MetalheadOv666
    @MetalheadOv666 Рік тому

    So glad I found this new channel! KSR stuff is the best there is! I have a Ceres, Eros, Vesta, and next grabbing a Vera so I can make my stereo preamp pedal rig! One day I hope to be able to grab a rack mount Artemis! Awesome videos man!

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Awesome buddy. Happy to have you on board 🙏 I’ve got almost one of everything KSR has 😅 Seriously in love with the KSR stuff. It’s rendered every other amp I own useless.

    • @TheStinkyDinkyBand
      @TheStinkyDinkyBand 10 місяців тому

      It’s been awhile, but I have all their gear too. I hope you got that Artemis, it slays!

  • @markaustin3959
    @markaustin3959 Рік тому

    the team America reference mate! hahaha

  • @markaustin3959
    @markaustin3959 Рік тому

    red headed step child🤣 Aussie as f**k

  • @vincelupone
    @vincelupone Рік тому

    What a great video and a love letter to such an amazing amp from a fantastic company. The Stiletto led to the Royal Atlantic, which led to the Triple Crown, and they finally got the circult nailed with the Badlander in 2020. All of these were amazing amps, and the Stiletto IMO started it all. Subscribed, and I hope you do a ton more videos!

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I sincerely thank you for your awesome comment mate. 🙏 It is an awesome amp. For those who think it’s a bad amp, I recon they need to take a look at their skills, rather than blame the amplifier. Thanks again mate. Very motivating. 😎

    • @Skoora
      @Skoora Рік тому

      It’s the other way around. They nailed it on the Stage II and it got progressively worse and less bold as it moved towards the Badlander. Mesa faltered with this because the Stage I did not have CH2 dialed in. By the time the stage II fixed the voicing the amps rep was already tarnished a an under performer for high gain. I’ve had my Stage II for 15 years. Can’t imagine selling it, unless for an emergency.

  • @tatteredhope911
    @tatteredhope911 Рік тому

    This is my favorite Mesa amp, I've owned various Mark IIIs, IVs, a V, Dual Rec Rev D, F, G, 3 channel, multi watt, mini Rec, DC-3, DC-5, DC-10, Formula Pre, and a V Twin pre pedal an I can't live without my Stiletto Stage II

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Awesome dude. You make me want to put it back as my main amp 😎 It is cool. It does what it does so well. It only needed a few minor tweaks to be the perfect amp. No need to discontinue. Thank you for subscribing 🙏 much appreciated.

    • @tatteredhope911
      @tatteredhope911 Рік тому

      ​@@whatsmylifeforiredude the Stiletto Duce and the Mark IV I will never get rid of. I use a Peppers Dirty Tree as well to boost it but what I fucking love is using the Airis Savage Drive V5 and add some grit from the pedal to thicken up the Fluid Drive on the second channel. Pure nastyness! And I run it with a Fortin Zuul through a Marshall 1960 A cab I completely sealed up and threw in Electrovoice EV12L Black Labels...holy shit! I love using my guitars that have Duncan Black Winters. Black Winters have a really gnarly sounding highs and and lots of mids with a tight low that accentuates the amp. Also the Bare Knuckle Ragnaroks sound awesome through it because of the pickups thickness and tight lowend. I can play for hours on end with those two guitars. I need a strat or a tele for the clean channel. The cleans are beautiful on that amp. I've got a tc electronics hall of fame reverb, mxr analog chorus, and a mxr carbon copy deluxe delay I run though the loop.

    • @tatteredhope911
      @tatteredhope911 Рік тому

      Kyle Bull, another UA-camr and actually the guy I bought my Stiletto from, ran a Stiletto Ace (same but only 50 watts) through a Marshall 4x12 with green backs. I'll bet it would sound awesome with G12 T-75s too, cuz the T-75s are supposed to just be 75 watt green backs...that's what Celestion says about them, not sure of that. I've got two 16ohm G12T-75s that I want to throw in a 2x12 and find out!

    • @markcripps2384
      @markcripps2384 Рік тому

      Na, two 75’s and two greenbacks X style maybe. The guy who I bought my ace head from said if he was keeping it he’d get greenbacks to replace the 75’s he was using and demonstrated it to me with. Dunno, just think V30’s would be better suited than 75’s.

    • @tatteredhope911
      @tatteredhope911 Рік тому

      @@markcripps2384 the Black Label EV12Ls kind of do the V30 thing. 300a watts rms. They don't break up at all so they kind of show off what the amp sounds like. The cab I have is a BEAST! I love it! I caulked the whole thing up. It's a Marshall 1960 A Lead cab. It had 4 G12T-75s in it and those at low volume are muddy and dull sounding. But when I'd really crank an amp they would sound pretty good actually. I didn't hate them when they were being pushed hard. That's why I was thinking of throwing 2 of them in a 2X12 an sell the other two. I want another Mesa 4X12

  • @danosoprano5853
    @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

    The stiletto has a British accent for sure and it rocks!!!!! But the clean is like a hiwatt what more could you ask for. Shout out form Albuquerque new Mexico usa whats up my British hommies

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      You make me want to do another vid of this amp for the fans 😎 I’ll do a Stiletto Vs JCM800😈 Thanks for your comments bro. I appreciate it. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @danosoprano5853
      @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire that would be a very cool video sorry i thought you were British do you know leon todd? He said Australia is very similar to new mexico

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I don’t know Leon personally. I believe he’s at the top of Australia. I’m at the bottom.

    • @danosoprano5853
      @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire it's cool to talk to my common wealth cousins

  • @danosoprano5853
    @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

    You think i should get a stage 2

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Mate if you love your stage 1, keep it. No need to make changes to something that already working for you. From what I read years ago the only difference is a common modification Mesa was doing called the ‘Hollywood’ mod. Which was just adding more gain to the amp. You may even be able to take it to an amp tech and have the Hollywood mod done? That would be cheaper than buying another whole amp. But if it ain’t broke. Don’t fix it.

    • @danosoprano5853
      @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire you're right about that more gain don't make a amp necessarily better great demo by the way like your playing so how are British girls like?

    • @danosoprano5853
      @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

      That strat you have is so cool looks like my mahgony stratocaster

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Cheers dude. I love my strat ❤️ had it for years.

  • @danosoprano5853
    @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

    Why doses everyone hate the stage 1 i have one i think it's great

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      I don’t know dude. I’ve never played one so I don’t have an opinion? Would love to try one though. I’d be interested to see if it’s more open and broad sounding as a less gain design?

    • @danosoprano5853
      @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire its less gain of sure but that's not a bad thing the mids are insane i have the 150 watt version

    • @danosoprano5853
      @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire you should check out my main rig it's a mesa triple recto with el34s and a Marshall vintage modern. The mesa is set up with tons of mids and the marshall cover highs and lows i get a huge Soundgarden tone i love it

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Where can I see it mate?

    • @danosoprano5853
      @danosoprano5853 Рік тому

      @@whatsmylifeforire i need to start my Chanel but it sounds great the Marshall vm is so awesome gets a great bassmen like clean and great overdrive sounds takes to pedals like a champ if you can get one it's worth it

  • @enricoindegno7454
    @enricoindegno7454 Рік тому

    Is this amp the stage 1 or 2. And do you think it could possibly do death metal. I am getting this amp next week and I hope you can do metal with it

    • @whatsmylifeforire
      @whatsmylifeforire Рік тому

      Stage 2 mate. It could do death metal. Weather you like it for that or not is yet to be determined. It will easily have enough gain for it. But keep in mind it’s a Marshall inspired amp. Nothing like a recto or 5150 that would normally be standard for death metal. With the mids scooped it sounds nasty as. It could work for sure.

  • @grantlaing3053
    @grantlaing3053 Рік тому

    Hahaha the pedal landing on the board. Sick vid! Nice scream

  • @grantlaing3053
    @grantlaing3053 Рік тому

    I’ve never seen a desk cleaned under such somber and melodic circumstances