One of the best amp reviews ever. You don't try to impress with fast playing, but rather showcase all the different sound combinations, wich is what we really need. 10 points!
Mr Besserwisser Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I truly appreciate this. Take a look around the channel and hopefully don’t be a stranger! Thanks again, and stay safe! 👍
This amp is ridiculously cool. I've had it for quite a while now, back when it first showed up on the Monoprice website. My wife gave it to me for Christmas 2018. I love it so hard. I practice at home on the 1 W setting with the volume and gain set to around 5. Super drive tones. Glad you enjoyed it.
Yep!! I use mine almost exclusively for doing my reviews and demo’s here in the studio! Great amp for the $$ and very versatile! Thanks so much for watching and commenting….truly appreciate it! 👍🎸
This is how all amp demos should be done. We don't need ten minute over driven solos, just how everything works and sounds. It's certainly the best demo for this amp I've seen. The amp's available here in England under the Harley Benton label, the house brand of one of Europe's biggest retailers, Thomann. Well done Jimmy, I posted a similar review last year but I closed my account after it was hacked. I've only just realised that when you wipe an account all your posts are wiped too. You were great in Shenandoah too.
That’s great Josh! Glad he is enjoying it. It’s a very good all valve amp for the $$ The two spring reverb on these now was a big improvement from the original model. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 👍
Excellent demo. You don't hide tone with too much overdrive and effects. Shows what this nice little amp can do. Imagine, a good pracctice amp and a guitar for beginners and intermediate players that isn't mocked. Well done!
Thank you so very much Cal….there is some equipment that you can grab pretty inexpensively in retrospect that can certainly get just about anyone a good combination of playability and decent tone. These are the things I try to show…appreciate your support! 👍
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Sean! That’s funny….🤣 I really appreciate you stopping in to the channel…thanks for the kind words! Hope to see you around the channel more! Stay safe, and thanks again…👍
Great demo, Jimmy! I love my Stage Right 15w. I would never have even known about it if not for the Firefly group. Sure hope Firebird makes that FFPTH again.
Kimberly Baldwin Whitmire Thanks for watching Kim! Enjoy that Monoprice! It was fun using all the different model Firefly’s with it one after the other, cause you can really hear the tone differences! Thanks again....oh, and George did say that more FFPTH’s are forthcoming, but time frame is currently unknown.
Jimmy Stewart that’s GREAT news! Thanks for that intel. Just knowing they’ll be back makes it easier to wait. I mainly just hope everyone stays healthy. That’s the most important thing!
I didn't know Firefly had any sort of affiliation with these. I'm just an old tube amp snob and in a few tube amp groups. People tend to link these in those groups a lot. I finally succumbed and bought mine and sold a VOX AC 4 TV just to fund it. I'm in no way what so ever disappointed. These are awesome.
Great review! I like how you go through the variety of tone and gain options very quickly along with guitar pickup selections. I was on the fence about making this amp purchase but because of your review I will go ahead and order it.
Hey there Fred…thanks so much for the kind words and of course watching and commenting! In my opinion, the Monoprice Stage Right 15w is probably the best overall value in a all valve 15w combo out there right now! They now come shipped stock with JJ tubes, the 2 spring reverb is actually pretty darn good, the stock Celestion 80/20 will do the job, and attenuation along with a effects loop is frosting on the already tasteful cake! Congrats and enjoy your new amp once you receive it! It takes pedals extremely well, both through the front end and effects send/receive along with a cab out! I think you are going to enjoy it! Thanks again for stopping in, and hope to see you around the channel! Stay safe….happy holidays! 👍🎸
Thank you for this demo. I'm a beginner player just learning the guitar at 67. I appreciate your playing and especially not having to sit through another video of someone doing metal. I like a simple clean tone. This amp definitely does that well. I'm not sure of how this amp will hold up for someone just playing at home. It no longer is under the Monoprice label. I know they have it on their site, but listed as stage right and on harley bentons site. Anyway, thanks again for a honest review and some great playing. I look forward to listening to more of your videos and learning more.
Hi Johnny…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Was glad to hear you enjoyed it. The StageRight would be just fine for home use. Mine stays put right in the studio…keep it on the 1W setting for most uses. Be aware that the Thomann (Harley Benton) version is wired for overseas use (220/240) voltage. Thanks again for stopping into the channel and hope to see you around here more! All the best in your guitar adventures…keep pickin’…🎸👍
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Warren! Congrats on your Stage Right and hope you enjoy it! Really appreciate your stopping in to the channel! Glad you enjoyed the review! 🎸👍
Nice presentation Jimmy, this amp is so clean and crisp and it really shows the different sounds between each type of guitar. That was just the 1 watt setting? Holy cow, we can just imagine how load that amp can get. Great job
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yes, 1 watt setting!! This amp is a little beast, and probably one of the Best Buy’s in small, 15w amp combos out there right now! Appreciate the kind words and thanks again for stopping in! 👍🎸
This was such a great demo. Just some tasty blues licks with great sound recording to give us a good sense of what this amp can do. Mine is on its way to me right now. My other amp is a MARSHALL DSL40CR, so I’ve been looking for a smaller, lighter, and better clean amp, and this demo has shown me that this amp is the one. Thanks!
Thanks so much Sean…really appreciate your stopping in and watching/commenting! Congrats on your new StageRight 15! I think your definitely going to enjoy it. Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
Ha!! Yeah, tell that to Monoprice...😎 Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it. Enjoy your new amp, and the new 338! That’s great! 👍. Which 338 finish did you go with? Regardless, enjoy and again, thanks for stopping in to the channel!
Sounds like a good amp, and i almost ordered it, but then i played a Vox Vt40x (tube in preamp), and it has great tones and effects.. incredible sound, and very practical for home use.. It has that Vox chime, but can get a lot more tones too!
Well, thanks so much for watching and commenting Kev! Heard good things on that Vox...glad you are enjoying it! I had a couple Vox’s in the past, still have a small Pathfinder. I also have a Laney Class A 30w 2x12 that is very, very close to the Vox AC 30 and has those Vox clean chime! It’s just a bit much in the studio, so my Monoprice gets the most use currently! Thanks again for stopping in...much appreciated! 👍
I see some people complain that their amps are noisy. Heres a few tips. Buy shielding tape and tape the inside area where the chassis goes. Buy new shielded RCA cable Also theres a hum pot inside the amp and that can come not set right and will make the tone noisy. But i found this solved all the noise issues, the noise with the reverb was still there with stock pan, but with a 3 spring MOD in it there is no noise like before even at 10.
@@JimmyStewart1 I think folks are getting some of theirs with the hum pot inside the amp not set correctly, but i did find the reverb added noise. After the RCA cable change that noise was gone. Also its not shielded inside so def that tape mad a world of difference. Ive even brought this to a few different places recently just to see if it was still quiet and yeah. Also the stock tubes, although JJ's were nothing compared to the 6n2p and 6p14p tubes i put in the amp. That changed this amp from a good amp to a great amp. Im still shocked im talking so highly of this amp and its lil brother 5watt. But i own a lot of different tube amps and this is the first time ive gotten anything on the cheaper side like this and im blown away. These 2 amps and the Bugera T5 are unreal. Dont get me wrong its not as good as my Twin Reverb etc. But for what it is, it sounds much better than one would imagine and i think this is a stage worthy amp. THe smaller brother is great for recording with a hint of reverb ;-) THanks for the video :-)
@@ctcards2636 My pleasure man..and I agree with you..both are great amps and no issues gigging with them in my opinion. I did change out my tank as well. Appreciate your input as always! 🎸👍
Hi Greg…thanks so much for watching and commenting! So glad to hear you enjoyed. From time to time in my reviews, I start to play a piece “subconsciously” and have to remind myself of the UA-cam algorithm police who will seize 50% of my hard earned $0.50 from ad revenue for a 30 second slip…😎 I have thrown in some Cream from time to time…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel. Much thanks…🙏🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Haha. I get it! I appreciate your use and reviews of the Mononprice Tube amps and Firefly guitars! We need this with inflation 😂 Earned a well deserved sub!
@@greg6509 Oh man…thanks so much!! Truly appreciated! Welcome aboard and have a look around the channel and hope you enjoy. Thanks again, and “Welcome to the Good Side” 😎👍
Hi Billy! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. In fact, Thomann (Harley Benton’s) version of this amp is identical. They just rebadged theirs for the European market. Biggest difference is where you live and your location for use, as the Monoprice is designed for 110/120 US type voltage and the Harley Benton is for 220/240 European type voltage. If you ordered directly from Monoprice you will receive the stateside version. It’s the same amp in every other way. Congrats and enjoy! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
I just bought the 5-watt little guy and think it sounds very good. I have owned my Blues Jr. ( many gigs) since 2000. It is actually too big for my back and my gigs, so now, ALL small amps & all good. But after hearing the demo of the 15 watt Stage Right- this amps overdrive and Reverb sound much better than my BJ. I use good OD pedals with my BJ, but I don't think I'd need them with this amp.
It’s a great amp Joe, and weighs in @ 25 lbs so pretty easy on the back as well! I have both this 15W and it’s little brother the 5W and both are great amps at a bargain price. Monoprice has just increased pricing across the board (who hasn’t) but still very reasonable for what you are getting. Tough to beat…. Thanks so much for watching and commenting and truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel! Reviews of this, the 5W and the Monoprice Extention Cab all here on the channel! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 I basically. I just got the 5 watter literally to hear if it sounded as good as the 2 small SS amps I use for gigs- but I wanted the 5 watts to keep things really portable, plus push that one 6V6 to put out real tube tone. I have a small pedalboard with OD>Tremolo >Reverb ready to go for gigs ( basically creating a 'VibroChampReverb' amp!) - plus I have a 10" Ext. Cab, if/when needed. All good
Hi Albert! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad to hear you enjoyed the video, and congrats on your new StageRight Amp! Enjoy it! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing!! 🎸👍
I just picked up one of these a couple weeks back for $175 used, and watching this video because one of my buddies forgot I bought one. They're surprisingly awesome amps for being only $250 brand new. I mostly use mine for surfy stuff and pedals, as the amp has loads of headroom just like you said. The drive and reverb could be better, but easy fixes if you're a modder, and a MOD 3 spring reverb tanks are only $30 and a piece of piss to install.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I did another video on this upgrading the tubes and reverb here on the channel. Check it out if you get a chance! Glad you picked one up, and are happy with it! I use mine nearly daily here in the studio. One of the best valve amps for the $ in my opinion! Thanks again, and hope to see you around the channel. Stay safe....👍
@@JimmyStewart1 My other amp is an Egnater Rebel 20 head with a 2x10 greenback cab. I actually sold a VOX AC4 TV just to fund the Monoprice 15, and enjoy it so much better as the AC 4 lacked the headroom this Monoprice has in abundance. My Egnater is great, but having a smaller combo around is nice. I can't say enough how pleased I am with it, and it just goes to show that we don't always have to spend exorbitant amounts of money for a decent amp. Gonna give your other video a watch now. Cheers, Jimmy!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I am sure you would enjoy it (and everyone else in the living room 🤣) Appreciate you stopping in to the channel and hope to see you around! Stay safe..👍
I’ve had several 15 watt amps like a Vox ac15 and a Tweed Deluxe and the 1w setting would be great for a home amp but 15 watts from a tube amp will do well in small clubs or jams with a drummer so I think you’d have a versatile amp with this one
@@JimmyStewart1 ended up getting the Vox Cambridge 50. I see you have the Boss there. It ended up being between that and the Vox. I liked the Vox from comparisons I heard. Thanks again
@@nuthinfancy78 Nice!! Enjoy that Vox! Yes, I also have the Katana 50 which I use mostly for acoustic/electric guitars as I like the clean setting on it. Congrats and enjoy and thanks for the update! 👍
Nice informative review. You do really help people like me with a limited budget and want to learn to play. Thanks for all the information. You take care!
Jimmy, Just an FYI. Monoprice has started making this 15W Tube Amp with a Celestion Super 65 speaker. That speaker magnet is specified by the manufacturer as weighing two pounds less than the Celestion Eighty 90. Therefore, I would think the speakers are dramatically different. Also, they are indicated as "Non-Returnable" on Amazon. So, the buyer needs to be careful, if they are buying based on reviews of the previous model. But, it could sound even better I guess.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Terry! Appreciate the speaker change info. As far as ordering on Amazon, they have always been listed there as “non-returnable”. They will make you contact Monoprice with any issues. Thanks again for stopping in and sharing! Much appreciated! 👍🎸
That's a good tasting. I am sold. Getting two. My housemate wants a Princeton but I think this has that beat. I just wish we could get a 10" version and a lightly smaller, lighter cabinet.
A youtuber suggest a great setting for Fender Champ amps which seem to apply here as well. Turn the tone controls all the way off, turn the volume up. So try the following for the Monoprice. Set TONE to 5 (or higher), Set BASS to 0, MID to 5 (or higher), TREBLE to 0. Set Gain to 10, Volume to 5 (or higher). By keeping the Bass and Treble at zero and playing with the Mids this creates a whole new amp (JCM 800 ish ??)
The real sense of "having fun playing the guitar". Great guitars, really cool amp and few blues rock licks....Oooooohh yeah. I really appreciated your demo Sir :) Seems to have a really pure tone, very representative of how guitars really sound like. By the way, i'm 42, and it is the way i imagine my self "a bit later" playing the guitar :) Carry on :)
Thanks so much! Appreciate your stopping in and commenting! I always try to capture the “room” sound without processing as best I can with just the camera mic. Of course UA-cam compression and other factors don’t help, but I still think it gives the viewer more of a “real” sound then sending the audio track to a computer or miking the amp to send to a DAW for processing. Really appreciate it! Hope to see you around the channel and stay safe out there...👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks for your quick answer and please, excuse my english, i am from France next to Bordeaux :) You've done it right, this is, according to me, the best way to test, while using UA-cam, and amp. Thanks again and i promise i'll be around ;)
@@bloodypura5385 No need to apologize....your English is just fine!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment, and glad you enjoyed! Always enjoy having comments from our European viewers and friends! “A bit later”....🤣 I like that! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Hi again Stewart, i hope you are find ? i just watch this vidéo again and asking my self what is the orange telecaster's guitar you're using at 23'22'' ? i really enjoy the sound :) Waiting for your answer :) Bye bye. David.
@@bloodypura5385 It’s a 1st batch Firebird Firefly FFTH thin line. Check out my Tele Tuesday video more demos of some of my Tele’s.... thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Should be no issue Christopher….you are still maintaining 8ohms. Just remember as designed, the internal speaker on the StageRight shuts down when using the cab/speaker out! Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Hi Steven…thanks for watching and commenting. There are really two camps on the biasing. Some will tell you that anytime to change a tube you should re-bias. I am not of that camp especially when you are talking about a small wattage amp using the same type tubes. The Monoprice amps come biased a bit “cold” from the factory to give a bit of reassurance between whatever stock tubes they are getting. These have changed over the years based on supply. I have been using my amp for over 3 years now since I swapped out to the JJ’s and no issues…nothing running hot…no bias changes. Hope that helps…thanks so much for stopping into the channel!! 🎸👍
I retubed the preamp 12ax7 tubes in this 15 watt amp as its brand new ! This amp has a lot of gain and breaks up early on the gain at about 3.5 so i wanted it a little cleaner and sweet highs but it had sweet highs as is ! I have vintage and new tubes so i had a vintage strong Mullard 12ax7 that had too much gain for V1 so i had a real surprisingly sweet sounding 7025 china made tube in V1 and V2 i put the Mullard to breakup nice and correctly and i put a great phase inverter in V3 a Sovtek 12ax7LPS tube with balanced triodes . I set the gain at 3.5 about and low volume at home and never touched if for 45 minutes and no overdrive pedals used but a Decca Delay in the FX loop level at 4 low to give that full room concert sound ! Wow it still would breakup but sounded clean , i would say it now had more sustain on the high note bends and was very sweet without any harshness at all just great sounding tone ! It came as a great sounding amp and now its amazingly outstanding and my ACETONE OD pedal wails great rock without abunch of gritty OD but sweet singing notes and meshing chord harmonics and heavy rock sounding ! The Monoprice 15 watt amp is the champion of affordable 15 watt guitar amps as is stock ! New ones come with the 70/80 speaker and JJ power tubes and mine had a JJ 12ax7 in V1 a China 12ax7 in V2 and a JJ phase inverter in V3 and sounded great stock ! I tried a Celestion creamback G12 M 8 ohm 65 watt speaker cabinet with it and had to quickly cut the bass down abunch as that speaker had added low end response and was overpowering ! That speaker sounds great but my Vintage 30 will be better i think well see next test ! Over the years i got hooked on bidding on good vintage 12ax7 tubes as the different brands have a different voice ! I have about 40 5551 tubes and 12ax7 including RCA long blackplate which is the best most colorful beautiful tone of and 12ax7 made $75 each for a good one ! Some great sounding 12ax7s for guitar amps is the Tungsram / Phillips / Sylvania long black plate tube / Raytheon / 1950s GE / Yugo / Ei Edison / and i found many other brands and types were not suitable for guitar amps ! Some tube preamp sockets should not have high gain 12ax7s in or it can badly distort the tone such as the tube driven FX loop and Reverb drivers or other non gain function tubes ! Adding gain where it does not belong ruins the tones you seek ! I discovered the high gain problem with my Rebel 30 amp head , i put JJs in those 12ax7 positions ! I was wondering why the highs sounded smeared kind of and if was the Phillips 12ax7 in the FX loop !
Thanks so much for watching and commenting ijams sum….appreciate you taking the time and your input on different tubes, and the amp in general. I agree the amp is probably the best value in a 15w all valve amp out there. Thanks again for the input and for stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 The easy way to bias this amp is to use two bias probes ! The first one measures the plate voltage then remove it and put in a grid bias probe that shows milliamps in the 0-200 Ma range and after going online to the bias calculator get the Ma recommended setting for class A/B amps by putting in the plate voltage as it will give the 70% bias in milliamps and set it there as the calculator tells you exactly right ! Do not touch any componets only the tubes after it is off !
I was wondering about that too, aromatherapy maybe. I'm waiting for this amp as well, I'm hoping this week. Canada Post takes over this side of the border and service has been brutal.
Hi Gus…it’s the same amp rebadged under the Harley Benton name for the European market. Only difference outside of the cosmetic badging as far as I know is the voltage. Not sure what brand of tubes the HB ships with….thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Lou..initially I didn’t want to distort the microphone on my camera as that is all I use to record from. Just the sound in the room, and the amp gets LOUD 😎 I have since brought it up on occasion, but usually leave it in the 1W setting in the studio! It’s a great little amp! Thanks again for stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Probably check and make sure but I think that you can use 6aq5 power tubes too. El84s are 6bq5 for those who don't know. Anyway, the 6aq5 will be a bit smoother, warmer. 6bq5s being brighter, punchier. I've had several low watt amps and always preffered the 6aq5 (which is basically a small bottle 6v6.) Let us know if u try it....
Back in the day, most gigging bands only had tube amps and they made many a harrowing trip in the back of a van to the next gig and then maybe a flight of stairs or two over and over again without tube failure.
Hey Wataboutya..thanks so much for watching and commenting! I totally agree with you…had many a harrowing experience myself over the years…😎 Today, I am more inclined to “try” to be on the cautious side…truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
Well…you know how stories “on the road” can get over the years, but I understand where he’s coming from. Like I said, these days being older and wiser (sometimes) I prefer to proceed with caution regarding my equipment. Thanks for stopping in..🎸👍
My pleasure!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel and hope to see you more! 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting. Though I have yet to use this amp in a “live band” situation, I can say that it can get quite loud. In the studio, I use it in the 1W setting. I have had the amp in the 15w setting and the volume up to nearly half, and it was very, VERY loud. I would think it would be just fine for rehearsal with a drummer, small club use. You could always mic it up if needed as well. As far as “getting dirty”, many have replaced the V1 pre-amp position 12AX7 with a 12AY7 to allow more “clean gain” prior to the amp starting to breakup. Hope that helps, and thanks again for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Mike! Really appreciate your stopping into the channel. Glad you enjoyed the video and took the time to say so! Hope to see you around the channel, so don’t be a stranger, ok? Thanks again, and stay safe! 👍
I like the 70/80 speaker after break in. I think they get a bad rap. I think these sound better than the Fender Blues Jr and cost a lot less. This little amp has a great blues and classic rock tone.
Couldn’t agree more with you! The speaker in mine has been breaking in nicely over the past year! Sounds better every day! Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s greatly appreciated and I hope to see you around the channel more! Thanks again, and take care…👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I just ordered a new one after watching this demo. I could really tell about the amp here. Some of the others I watched were using the 1w setting or a guitar that had pickups I don’t normally use, I’m a vintage style PU guy and it’s a bit hard to get a idea about cleans with high output ceramic PUs but the P90s, Tele and PAFs helped a lot.
Hi Jim…Nice!! A lot of folks use to for harmonica’s as well! Very versatile amp that can do it all! Good luck with your lap steel journey and thanks so much for stopping in!! Much appreciated! 🎸👍
Ha!! I love mine...been 3 years coming up on mine as well. Still kicking, and it’s very quiet, so great for the studio! Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 👍
Hi Scott…thanks so much for watching and the kind comments! It’s a great amp, and probably the best all valve 15w for the $$ out there right now in my opinion! If you decide to grab one, tell them “Jimmy sent ya”…😎 Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and hope to see you around more!! 🎸👍
been looking at these for a little while. I saw a guy from america give similar demonstration. He suggested changing the first tube in the amp for a branded one which has a good affect overall to the sound. He also demonstrated changing the whole tube arrangement for branded tubes . all interesting stuff. But is it too loud for the bedroom playing ??
john piggott I don’t think it would be too loud John, as you can set it to the 1 Watt setting and still get some overdrive sounds without knocking the walls down. The idea of changing out the 1st position tube is so that you can get a bit more headroom before it starts to break up. I have a new set of JJ’s to put in it when the stock tubes decide to give up the ghost, as I am happy with the stock tubes for now. Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it! Stay safe! 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting! I find the amp to be very quiet. Of course this also depends on the guitar being used, and the pickups being utilized. Single coils, P90’s, humbuckers, etc….nothing changes as far as any inherent amp noise between the attenuation of 1w to 15w….of course any noise coming from the guitar/pups or pedal board signal chain will be “louder”….😎 The amp truly is a bargain….probably the best value 15w all valve amp out there. Thanks again for stopping in to the channel, and hope to see you around more! 👍🎸
Thanks for watching and commenting! In the winter months, I try to keep the humidity up over 40%. It gets quite dry with the heat on if I don’t run humidifier. In the summer months I run a dehumidifier and try to keep the humidity below 55%. I find between 40-55% humidity keeps my guitars happy! 😎👍
@@mutlucagliyan4865 Depending on heat/cold and your climate, maintaining 40-55% should do the trick! Thanks again for stopping in to the channel and hope to see you around the channel more! 👍
Great review Jimmy. Appreciate the multiple guitars for the variety of tones. Not a big fan of chicken head knobs but who cares when you can get those sounds out of it. You’ve got yourself another subscriber. Also looking to add a FFPTH to my 3 FF’s (LP, 338 and FFTH). Thanks.
Fretwork Band You could always change the knobs out pretty easy, but yeah...great amp for the $$$ without question. A Laney Cub or Fender Blues JR will run you over twice the price. The FFPTH was a small batch test run, but should be back in production soon. Stay tuned!! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Greatly appreciated! 👍
It will get you more than close enough! Plus, you get an effects loop on the Monoprice...no effects loop on the Blues JR. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.....appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍
Jason Lee Yes, I was just recently looking at it online. As Cam states, I would have liked to see it as a combo as well, but it does look interesting! Thanks for watching and your comments!
Thanks for this review. It’s late September and everyone is sold out on these... I have to ask... with your plethora of Firefly guitars... are you associated with them or just a serious fan? Which of the ones you have do you feel is the best? All of my guitars have humbuckers andI’ve been thinking of maybe getting something along the lines of a Strat or a G&L... any recommendations?
Drip N Rip Thanks for watching and commenting! The Monoprice is a great little amp, and yes, you have to grab one when they come in stock pretty quickly! As for Firebird Music, (Firefly) no, I am not associated with them. The are a small company out of China, who are listening to their customers in trying to provide decent guitars for a very reasonable price. They only produce small batches of guitars a few times per year, so they are also tough to get your hands on, especially since the pandemic. Depending on what type of pups you are looking for, the Firefly FFTH or FFPTH are both very nice for the $$. One has regular single coils, the other has P90’s. IYV also has some very nice models, available on Amazon. Some with standard single coils, others with humbuckers. Both those companies make good instruments, and honestly, much more guitar than the price would indicate. I have a number of reviews on both Firefly, IYV, Harley Benton (Thomann). Check them out. Just did a review of the IYV Mustang Hybrid (very cool) and the IYV thin line Telly that is also a great little guitar! Be careful if looking at these models on eBay. Lot’s of scalpers buy them and resell them for jacked up $$$. Buy IYV direct from Amazon....Firebird (Firefly’s) also on Amazon, but they also have their own storefront www.guitarsgarden.com
Nice review Thank you. I would have liked you to play with the EQ a little to demonstrate the tonal possibilities a bit more, and also to demo it at 15W. It may be your preference, but it appeared a little heavy on the bass side and lacking a little on treble to my ear.
TheBoabby50 I will be doing another comparing amps soon. In this I was trying to show different guitars with the amp, and leaving the EQ pretty much mid. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Stay tuned and stay safe! 👍
I bought the Mono 15 a yr ago. I also have a Fender Champion 100. The Mono is my first dip into tube amps. I was of the mind that people were full of beans and there wasnt going to be much difference. However, i now feel there is. The only thing i have done to the Mono is change tubes to jj's. I thought about changing the speaker but ive spent alot of time breaking the 70/80 in and i am liking it. I have asked around but have not gotten an answer to a question i have. Can i hook my Mono and my Champion together? Both have effects loops. I would like to have real stereo in my effects. Do you know if this can be done with what i have? Great vid thanks for the demo.
Nick Jimenez I agree with the 70/80...the longer you break it in, the better it sounds. I also have a set of JJ’s for mine. Running stock till it needs them. Though I have not done it, there should be no reason why you can’t run them together that I can think of. Thanks for watching and your comments! Appreciate it!
I ended up having to change the tubes. I had the amp for a month when it lost half of its volume. I know that it was only the power tubes that needed changing but i decided to change them all. Sounds great and should last awhile.
Really? I heard they went to JJ’s from the older stock Ruby’s, but that was the extent. No more Celestion 70/80?? They don’t advertise that it’s changed... Interesting.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! If you are referring to the amp…no, there is no tremolo on the amp. Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Accidentally bumped mine and how to make some crackling noises every once in awhile it made a big explosion sound I thought I blew a tube or something blew up but it sounds fine it sounds fine it's weird the tubes look good I don't know
Hi Donnie…the “explosion sound” you heard was probably just the reverb tank rattling after you bumped it. I would double check your input/outputs to the reverb tank and be sure they are tight. Then carefully turn the amp upside down (amp off and unplugged of course) and check that each tube is fully inserted and the tube clamps are tight. See if that helps…thanks so much for stopping into the channel. 🎸👍
The Monoprice is powered by two EL84 power tubes, (along with 3 12AX7 pre-amp) tubes, so think early British Invasion band sounds (Mullard, Vox, Laney) style chime and overdrive sounds. Early American valve amps used 6L6 power tubes. You will get some good sounds from this...it’s basically a Laney Cub12 in a different cabinet, without the Laney badge (or price).
Wa wa wall wall wall, I have this amp too, sent to Oz, broken! (Thanks Doug Heffernan!) Got it for FREE due to damage. An ok amp. Haven't gotten round to rebuilding it yet! (Haven't done a demo yet either! OTHER priorities!)
Ruben Ocasar Thanks for watching and commenting! My Laney is an AC30, with 2/12’s. That was my main gigging amp. I love it! My Monoprice is a bit more “tameable” in the studio, so I use it more these days as I can set the wattage down to get some overdrive without shaking the walls with the Laney. I can also tell you the Laney cost me well over a grand when I bought it back in the early 90’s and the Monoprice (based on the Laney CUB) was less than $200 last year. Both amps are great, but at this point I use the Monoprice more often simply because of the convenience in the studio. Glad you enjoyed the video, and once again thanks for watching and commenting! Don’t be a stranger to the channel and please stay safe! 👍
Ruben Ocasar Oh...my bad! Sorry, I have a lot of amps and the Laney is usually behind me in the videos. It’s fine...very clean. Usually my “acoustic/electric amp for studio. Does a nice job with pedals in front too! Since I have got the Monoprice however, it again has taken up most of my studio chores. I simply use it more. They both sound good, but the Monoprice is simply more versatile.
What's crazy is Harely Benton put one out Identical ! Then acted as though they had no idea of this version that came way before it. No offense to HB I love their guitars etc and prices. But that was funny. Hahah.
I would say it’s very compatible and competitive in sound/function as a Blues Jr. but not a clone. It is more a clone of the Laney Cub 12, as it actually shares a schematic with that amp. Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 👍
Great demo thx! I have the Monoprice 15, a Champion 100 and a Boss Katana 100 (212) and they all have their strengths and weaknesses though I smile from ear to ear when I get that instant tube satisfaction from the simplest and cheapest of the 3 amps (Monoprice). It's basically a set it and forget it great sounding amp IMHO! How about a Monoprice 15 (w pedals) vs the Boss Katana shootout?
@@JimmyStewart1 I look forward to it! I use my Monoprice 15 as a measuring stick when I test amps and you'd be surprised how many amps I sent back because they didn't stack up to my humble little Monoprice😳😬 😂!
Carlos M With the exception of my Laney, it’s also my favorite! Great little amp, with very good sound. I pretty much use it for all my reviews for the same reasons!
Carlos M I have an old AC 30w 2x12 Laney class A that I got back in 01. It’s behind me in the videos and I have used it on a few. I bought the Monoprice because it is based on the same circuitry as the Laney Cub...
Thought I's to old ta be buying anymore gear but I think you changed my mind. Just one more amp so I don't have to go out with that cheap solid state molding amp sound. 🤣
MICHAEL DAVIS Yeah, the price fluctuates quite often. They have been $249 pretty steadily for about the past year, with the occasional sale for $199. You just have to catch them at the right time. Thanks for watching! 👍
MICHAEL DAVIS Yeah, check their web site, google for a coupon, check EBay and Amazon for sales! Good luck...it’s a great amp even at $249 but it does go on sale! Memorial Day perhaps? 👍
@@jamescogley1637 Ha! No.... It’s just to keep the humidity level in the studio up (during the heating season) so my guitars don’t crack (shrinking wood). It also cuts down on static electricity. I run a de-humidifier in the summer months to allow them to drink! 👍.
Actually direct power connection is better for sound..Anytime you break connection you lose signal and power.. more for covienence than functionallity..
Agreed! You won’t lose the power cord either....but I would have liked the “convenience” of it, along with a stand by switch. Just a couple of personal “nit picks” that I would have liked to see in a otherwise great amp for the $$ Thanks for watching and commenting! Appreciate it! 👍
Hi Stephen…thanks so much for watching and commenting! Congrats on your new Stage Right 15!! Enjoy it!! Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! The Monoprice 15w is a great little amp for the studio. They have a 5W as well with a 8” Celestion (think Fender Champ) that is also a killer little valve amp with a smaller foot print depending on your needs! I just did a review of that one as well here on the channel. Have a look around the channel while you are here Phil….again appreciate your stopping in! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Hi Jimmy. Yes, I saw you did a review on the smaller model. I didn't watch the whole video yet as I needed to catch up on a few things, but I will finish it for sure. I do have two really nice amps for recording, (Mesa Boogie Mark IV and a hand wired Red Plate amp (Black Loop model), which most people never heard of that brand. They are a very small 2 person company in Arizona. That model is about 40 watts w/2 6L6s, but it can also accept 6V6 power tubes. I am currently looking for a tube amp that has a different EQ voicing as my two current amps for some alternate lead sounds... Thanks. Phil NYC Area
@@uptownphotography I 5W Monoprice uses a single 12ax7 in the pre and a single 6v6 power tube. No eq on the amp, just a vol/tone. It’s more “fender” sounding and voiced IMHO The 15w uses the 3 12ax7’s in the pre and dual EL84’s in the power sockets. Sort of a mix of VOXY tones clean, and a bit Marshally when overdriven. Of course the 15w has more tonal options, along with drive controls, eq, decent reverb and effects send/return. Both have the attenuation feature and cab extension out! Can’t say I have ever heard of “Red Plate” amps either….thanks for the info! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 My pleasure. My next tube amp I plan buying something more like a Monoprice or a similarly priced small amp. You get a lot of bang for your dollar on some of these small tube amps and from what I am seeing so far they sound really good.
You said it's kind of like the Laney cub 12, but I'm here to let you know that it is an identical knock off. I own the amp same model that you have with the forward facing knobs. I have done many modifications and I use the Laney Cub schematic for reference. The Reverb and effects Loop is not powered by the 12AX7. They are both driven by an operational amplifier, completely solid state but dependable.
GAMES AND GUITARS Thanks for watching and your comments! I know that many have used the Laney Cub as reference as Monoprice will not release schematics for it.
@@JimmyStewart1 every component on main board is even labeled the same as the Laney schematic. C1 C2 R1 R2 and such. Every single trace that connection is identical. The only difference being is that the copy is from the Laney cub 12 not the cub 12r the effects Loop and Reverb tank circuit is the only thing that has been added to the Monoprice version. I would have to take the amp apart and map out a schematic for it but I know that it contains two operational amplifiers one is for input and the other for output. I believe that the first one operates the effects Loop and the second one operates the Reverb tank.... even the manual that you receive with the Monoprice amp is a complete word for word plagiarism of the Laney owner's manual LOL
Jimmy S I thought your playing was good, but I thought the tone and gain was in 2 words: “ very uninspiring “. Hoping to hear some characteristics, but nothing. Sounds like my Peavey StudioPro ( 2005) red stripe. Not a total dog, but perfect for the Ventures, or The Beach Boys. Neil Diamond. Maybe playing clean, as in, Kenny Burrell or Charlie Christian Not for Bad Company or ZZ Top Maybe an amp Tom petty would use. Or John Fogerty.
Hi John Doe…thanks for watching and commenting. I have since this video done a few things to bring the amp a bit more “life” though for me, having a “clean” platform to start is what I am looking for in a small studio amp. I have swapped the tubes, added a 3 spring reverb and an additional Celestion V-30 cab to it. Still less than $400 all in. It takes pedals exceptionally well, so I can get some tones like you described and perhaps not displayed in this particular video. I still think, even with the price increases these past years, that this is the best all valve 15w combo out there for the $$…appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I have this amp; wanted to see if anybody could put some ooomphhh into it. Mehhh. As I said, you completely nailed Slow dancing in a burning room. My ears totally perked up. But 25 minutes and it was a big nothing. I’d like to hear it juiced up with a Pinnacle or Angry Charlie and a delay. Sounded so much like my 2005 Studio Pro, I just want to sell them both
The ZT looks pretty nice, but I have never heard or played on one, so hard to compare. Both can go external cab, so I guess it would depend on if you like it’s compact design better. They also have different models, so price point is kind of in between. The Monoprice is more of a traditional “combo”. Tough question...you could always get both and try? 😎 Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks for the reply. Yea it will be hard to try to find a shop with both so I can compare. I like the idea I can use the ZT as a head but it’s 100 watts and if I take it somewhere to plug into a cab that cab will have to be able to handle 100 watts.
@@thisisme4858 Well...I always preferred a small valve combo...either 1 12” or 2 12’s...I also have a Laney 2x12 30w valve as well. I tend to use the Monoprice in the studio and for reviews as it is easier to tame. I am sure the ZT would also be fine, but I really do like the Monoprice and for the $$ you can’t find a 15w valve amp for anything close to the price. Good luck in your search, and if you decide to try the Monoprice, I am sure you would enjoy it! 😎👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks for the reply. I’m still undecided. I will try the new at lunchbox reverb when it comes out in a local store. I can wait a few months
Hi Thomas D…thanks for watching and commenting! I also have a Katana…much like you, I don’t like the sound much. it’s ok for “clean” on my acoustic/electrics so I keep it around, but don’t use it hardly at all.
@@JimmyStewart1 I'm older now & understand things change but I grew up in a southern rock band. I used to play a real Princeton, and a good old fashioned JC120☺️. Just getting back into playing but I'm finding myself desperately seeking what they call "vintage gear" now days. Prices are crazy for stuff I used to have tons of & we would trade for free. Heck I traded my '63strat for an Epiphone Riviera - back then it was normal. LoL
@@thomasd9237 Oh yeah…I played dual JC 120’s as a “live” rig for a number of years in the 80’s…early days I was using the old Ampeg and Fender Twin’s….😎
One of the best amp reviews ever. You don't try to impress with fast playing, but rather showcase all the different sound combinations, wich is what we really need. 10 points!
Mr Besserwisser
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I truly appreciate this. Take a look around the channel and hopefully don’t be a stranger!
Thanks again, and stay safe! 👍
I agree. Great review. That amp sounds damn good.
Kenny Lee Johnson
Thanks Kevin. Much appreciated! 👍
I think he probably more lacks the ability to play fast. But anyways
@@joshmuz9018
Well my intent was to try and highlight the amp, but there’s that too...😎
Stay safe and thanks for watching!
This amp is ridiculously cool. I've had it for quite a while now, back when it first showed up on the Monoprice website. My wife gave it to me for Christmas 2018. I love it so hard. I practice at home on the 1 W setting with the volume and gain set to around 5. Super drive tones.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Yep!! I use mine almost exclusively for doing my reviews and demo’s here in the studio! Great amp for the $$ and very versatile!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting….truly appreciate it! 👍🎸
This is how all amp demos should be done. We don't need ten minute over driven solos, just how everything works and sounds. It's certainly the best demo for this amp I've seen. The amp's available here in England under the Harley Benton label, the house brand of one of Europe's biggest retailers, Thomann.
Well done Jimmy, I posted a similar review last year but I closed my account after it was hacked. I've only just realised that when you wipe an account all your posts are wiped too.
You were great in Shenandoah too.
Thanks so very much! Truly appreciate the kind comments and much thanks for stopping in to the channel!! 🎸👍
Bought my son one of these amps about 2 years ago. He plays it at least 3 times a week in church and it has a great sound. Love the reverb.
That’s great Josh! Glad he is enjoying it. It’s a very good all valve amp for the $$
The two spring reverb on these now was a big improvement from the original model.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 👍
Excellent demo. You don't hide tone with too much overdrive and effects. Shows what this nice little amp can do. Imagine, a good pracctice amp and a guitar for beginners and intermediate players that isn't mocked. Well done!
Thank you so very much Cal….there is some equipment that you can grab pretty inexpensively in retrospect that can certainly get just about anyone a good combination of playability and decent tone. These are the things I try to show…appreciate your support! 👍
“It’s A Wonderful Amp” starring Jimmy Stewart. I like your playing style
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Sean! That’s funny….🤣
I really appreciate you stopping in to the channel…thanks for the kind words! Hope to see you around the channel more! Stay safe, and thanks again…👍
Great demo, Jimmy! I love my Stage Right 15w. I would never have even known about it if not for the Firefly group. Sure hope Firebird makes that FFPTH again.
Kimberly Baldwin Whitmire
Thanks for watching Kim! Enjoy that Monoprice! It was fun using all the different model Firefly’s with it one after the other, cause you can really hear the tone differences! Thanks again....oh, and George did say that more FFPTH’s are forthcoming, but time frame is currently unknown.
Jimmy Stewart that’s GREAT news! Thanks for that intel. Just knowing they’ll be back makes it easier to wait. I mainly just hope everyone stays healthy. That’s the most important thing!
Kimberly Baldwin Whitmire
Agreed! Communication is quite spotty(more so then it was before already)
I didn't know Firefly had any sort of affiliation with these. I'm just an old tube amp snob and in a few tube amp groups. People tend to link these in those groups a lot. I finally succumbed and bought mine and sold a VOX AC 4 TV just to fund it. I'm in no way what so ever disappointed. These are awesome.
Great review! I like how you go through the variety of tone and gain options very quickly along with guitar pickup selections. I was on the fence about making this amp purchase but because of your review I will go ahead and order it.
Hey there Fred…thanks so much for the kind words and of course watching and commenting! In my opinion, the Monoprice Stage Right 15w is probably the best overall value in a all valve 15w combo out there right now! They now come shipped stock with JJ tubes, the 2 spring reverb is actually pretty darn good, the stock Celestion 80/20 will do the job, and attenuation along with a effects loop is frosting on the already tasteful cake! Congrats and enjoy your new amp once you receive it! It takes pedals extremely well, both through the front end and effects send/receive along with a cab out! I think you are going to enjoy it! Thanks again for stopping in, and hope to see you around the channel! Stay safe….happy holidays! 👍🎸
Thank you for this demo. I'm a beginner player just learning the guitar at 67. I appreciate your playing and especially not having to sit through another video of someone doing metal. I like a simple clean tone. This amp definitely does that well. I'm not sure of how this amp will hold up for someone just playing at home. It no longer is under the Monoprice label. I know they have it on their site, but listed as stage right and on harley bentons site. Anyway, thanks again for a honest review and some great playing. I look forward to listening to more of your videos and learning more.
Hi Johnny…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Was glad to hear you enjoyed it. The StageRight would be just fine for home use. Mine stays put right in the studio…keep it on the 1W setting for most uses. Be aware that the Thomann (Harley Benton) version is wired for overseas use (220/240) voltage. Thanks again for stopping into the channel and hope to see you around here more! All the best in your guitar adventures…keep pickin’…🎸👍
Just pulled the trigger on one of these on Reverb. I'm also into the tone and not the pyrotechnics. Really great review.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Warren! Congrats on your Stage Right and hope you enjoy it! Really appreciate your stopping in to the channel! Glad you enjoyed the review! 🎸👍
Nice presentation Jimmy, this amp is so clean and crisp and it really shows the different sounds between each type of guitar. That was just the 1 watt setting? Holy cow, we can just imagine how load that amp can get.
Great job
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yes, 1 watt setting!! This amp is a little beast, and probably one of the Best Buy’s in small, 15w amp combos out there right now! Appreciate the kind words and thanks again for stopping in! 👍🎸
This was such a great demo. Just some tasty blues licks with great sound recording to give us a good sense of what this amp can do. Mine is on its way to me right now.
My other amp is a MARSHALL DSL40CR, so I’ve been looking for a smaller, lighter, and better clean amp, and this demo has shown me that this amp is the one. Thanks!
Thanks so much Sean…really appreciate your stopping in and watching/commenting! Congrats on your new StageRight 15! I think your definitely going to enjoy it. Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
Its awesome 👌
I've had mine for 2 weeks & absolutely love it
I'm sure you will love it
@@kennynorris8205
Thanks for stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! Enjoy it!! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Nice review as always Jimmy
@@kennynorris8205
Thanks so much Kenny…appreciate it! 👍🎸
Wow this video started off like a party! Thanks for this review! That room looks super cozy
Cody Fry
Thanks for watching! Yes, my little studio is cozy!! Appreciate it!
THAT WAS AWESOME !
I like your sense of tone.
Very helpful.
Thank you
Thanks so much Sean!
Appreciate your watching and commenting!
Glad it was helpful to you! Stay safe! 👍
Great demo of the amp. I just bought one, they should send you a commission.
Coincidentally, I just bought a Firefly FF338.
Ha!! Yeah, tell that to Monoprice...😎
Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it. Enjoy your new amp, and the new 338! That’s great! 👍. Which 338 finish did you go with?
Regardless, enjoy and again, thanks for stopping in to the channel!
Sounds like a good amp, and i almost ordered it, but then i played a Vox Vt40x (tube in preamp), and it has great tones and effects.. incredible sound, and very practical for home use.. It has that Vox chime, but can get a lot more tones too!
Well, thanks so much for watching and commenting Kev! Heard good things on that Vox...glad you are enjoying it! I had a couple Vox’s in the past, still have a small Pathfinder. I also have a Laney Class A 30w 2x12 that is very, very close to the Vox AC 30 and has those Vox clean chime! It’s just a bit much in the studio, so my Monoprice gets the most use currently! Thanks again for stopping in...much appreciated! 👍
I see some people complain that their amps are noisy. Heres a few tips.
Buy shielding tape and tape the inside area where the chassis goes.
Buy new shielded RCA cable
Also theres a hum pot inside the amp and that can come not set right and will make the tone noisy.
But i found this solved all the noise issues, the noise with the reverb was still there with stock pan, but with a 3 spring MOD in it there is no noise like before even at 10.
Never had any noise issues with mine, but appreciate your input and thoughts/tips…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I think folks are getting some of theirs with the hum pot inside the amp not set correctly, but i did find the reverb added noise. After the RCA cable change that noise was gone. Also its not shielded inside so def that tape mad a world of difference. Ive even brought this to a few different places recently just to see if it was still quiet and yeah.
Also the stock tubes, although JJ's were nothing compared to the 6n2p and 6p14p tubes i put in the amp. That changed this amp from a good amp to a great amp. Im still shocked im talking so highly of this amp and its lil brother 5watt. But i own a lot of different tube amps and this is the first time ive gotten anything on the cheaper side like this and im blown away. These 2 amps and the Bugera T5 are unreal. Dont get me wrong its not as good as my Twin Reverb etc. But for what it is, it sounds much better than one would imagine and i think this is a stage worthy amp. THe smaller brother is great for recording with a hint of reverb ;-)
THanks for the video :-)
@@ctcards2636
My pleasure man..and I agree with you..both are great amps and no issues gigging with them in my opinion. I did change out my tank as well. Appreciate your input as always! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Anytime :-)
@@ctcards2636
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Great review! I was waiting for you to play Crossroads by Cream Live version on that 338!
Hi Greg…thanks so much for watching and commenting! So glad to hear you enjoyed. From time to time in my reviews, I start to play a piece “subconsciously” and have to remind myself of the UA-cam algorithm police who will seize 50% of my hard earned $0.50 from ad revenue for a 30 second slip…😎
I have thrown in some Cream from time to time…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel. Much thanks…🙏🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Haha. I get it! I appreciate your use and reviews of the Mononprice Tube amps and Firefly guitars! We need this with inflation 😂 Earned a well deserved sub!
@@greg6509
Oh man…thanks so much!! Truly appreciated! Welcome aboard and have a look around the channel and hope you enjoy. Thanks again, and “Welcome to the Good Side” 😎👍
Man, I love it... I just ordered one, can't wait to get it. Was looking at the Harley Benton, but this one seems like the exact same amp.
Hi Billy! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. In fact, Thomann (Harley Benton’s) version of this amp is identical. They just rebadged theirs for the European market. Biggest difference is where you live and your location for use, as the Monoprice is designed for 110/120 US type voltage and the Harley Benton is for 220/240 European type voltage. If you ordered directly from Monoprice you will receive the stateside version. It’s the same amp in every other way.
Congrats and enjoy! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
Finally a review without that annoying shredding. 👍
Ha!! Well, thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel and the kind comments! 👍
Ya know for only being at it for a week or two....you're pretty good. Old rockers never die.
Sure takes your mind off of politics.
Ha!
Thanks.....👍
Thanks for the in-depth review. Good stuff!
Kevin Newsom
Thanks Kevin! Appreciate you watching and your comments! 👍
I just bought the 5-watt little guy and think it sounds very good.
I have owned my Blues Jr. ( many gigs) since 2000. It is actually too big for my back and my gigs, so now, ALL small amps & all good.
But after hearing the demo of the 15 watt Stage Right- this amps overdrive and Reverb sound much better than my BJ.
I use good OD pedals with my BJ, but I don't think I'd need them with this amp.
It’s a great amp Joe, and weighs in @ 25 lbs so pretty easy on the back as well! I have both this 15W and it’s little brother the 5W and both are great amps at a bargain price.
Monoprice has just increased pricing across the board (who hasn’t) but still very reasonable for what you are getting. Tough to beat….
Thanks so much for watching and commenting and truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel! Reviews of this, the 5W and the Monoprice Extention Cab all here on the channel! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 I basically. I just got the 5 watter literally to hear if it sounded as good as the 2 small SS amps I use for gigs- but I wanted the 5 watts to keep things really portable, plus push that one 6V6 to put out real tube tone. I have a small pedalboard with OD>Tremolo >Reverb ready to go for gigs ( basically creating a 'VibroChampReverb' amp!) - plus I have a 10" Ext. Cab, if/when needed. All good
@@joechiocca8429
Excellent Joe…glad it’s working out for you! Thanks again for stopping in and sharing…much appreciated! 👍🎸
I bought one and this is a great run down. thanks.
Hi Albert! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad to hear you enjoyed the video, and congrats on your new StageRight Amp! Enjoy it!
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing!! 🎸👍
I just picked up one of these a couple weeks back for $175 used, and watching this video because one of my buddies forgot I bought one. They're surprisingly awesome amps for being only $250 brand new. I mostly use mine for surfy stuff and pedals, as the amp has loads of headroom just like you said. The drive and reverb could be better, but easy fixes if you're a modder, and a MOD 3 spring reverb tanks are only $30 and a piece of piss to install.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I did another video on this upgrading the tubes and reverb here on the channel. Check it out if you get a chance! Glad you picked one up, and are happy with it! I use mine nearly daily here in the studio. One of the best valve amps for the $ in my opinion!
Thanks again, and hope to see you around the channel. Stay safe....👍
@@JimmyStewart1 My other amp is an Egnater Rebel 20 head with a 2x10 greenback cab. I actually sold a VOX AC4 TV just to fund the Monoprice 15, and enjoy it so much better as the AC 4 lacked the headroom this Monoprice has in abundance.
My Egnater is great, but having a smaller combo around is nice. I can't say enough how pleased I am with it, and it just goes to show that we don't always have to spend exorbitant amounts of money for a decent amp.
Gonna give your other video a watch now. Cheers, Jimmy!
@@DarthEcoli
Thanks and appreciate your stopping in!! It’s a very good amp for sure! 👍
Great review. I’m close to pulling the trigger on this for the living room!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I am sure you would enjoy it (and everyone else in the living room 🤣)
Appreciate you stopping in to the channel and hope to see you around! Stay safe..👍
I’ve had several 15 watt amps like a Vox ac15 and a Tweed Deluxe and the 1w setting would be great for a home amp but 15 watts from a tube amp will do well in small clubs or jams with a drummer so I think you’d have a versatile amp with this one
@@277southtombob
Agreed! Thanks for your input! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 ended up getting the Vox Cambridge 50. I see you have the Boss there. It ended up being between that and the Vox. I liked the Vox from comparisons I heard. Thanks again
@@nuthinfancy78
Nice!! Enjoy that Vox! Yes, I also have the Katana 50 which I use mostly for acoustic/electric guitars as I like the clean setting on it.
Congrats and enjoy and thanks for the update! 👍
Great Demo, these are nice amps!! I also have the 5 watt "champ" version
Bigjoedo66
Nice....thanks for watching!
Nice informative review. You do really help people like me with a limited budget and want to learn to play. Thanks for all the information. You take care!
Thanks so very much David!! Glad you found the video helpful!! 🎸👍
Jimmy, Just an FYI. Monoprice has started making this 15W Tube Amp with a Celestion Super 65 speaker. That speaker magnet is specified by the manufacturer as weighing two pounds less than the Celestion Eighty 90. Therefore, I would think the speakers are dramatically different. Also, they are indicated as "Non-Returnable" on Amazon. So, the buyer needs to be careful, if they are buying based on reviews of the previous model. But, it could sound even better I guess.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Terry! Appreciate the speaker change info. As far as ordering on Amazon, they have always been listed there as “non-returnable”. They will make you contact Monoprice with any issues. Thanks again for stopping in and sharing! Much appreciated! 👍🎸
Great review, thorough. Well Done!
Thanks so much Phil.
Appreciate your watching and commenting! Have a look around the channel, and hope you enjoy!
Stay safe, and thanks again! 👍
That's a good tasting. I am sold. Getting two. My housemate wants a Princeton but I think this has that beat. I just wish we could get a 10" version and a lightly smaller, lighter cabinet.
Hi DOCKent….Congrats and enjoy!! I think you will love them! Congrats again, and thanks for stopping in! 🎸👍
Holy crap. This guys got some sweet chops.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Greatly appreciated! Stay safe! 👍
A youtuber suggest a great setting for Fender Champ amps which seem to apply here as well. Turn the tone controls all the way off, turn the volume up. So try the following for the Monoprice. Set TONE to 5 (or higher), Set BASS to 0, MID to 5 (or higher), TREBLE to 0. Set Gain to 10, Volume to 5 (or higher). By keeping the Bass and Treble at zero and playing with the Mids this creates a whole new amp (JCM 800 ish ??)
Thanks for stopping in and sharing Phil! 🎸👍
The real sense of "having fun playing the guitar". Great guitars, really cool amp and few blues rock licks....Oooooohh yeah. I really appreciated your demo Sir :) Seems to have a really pure tone, very representative of how guitars really sound like. By the way, i'm 42, and it is the way i imagine my self "a bit later" playing the guitar :) Carry on :)
Thanks so much! Appreciate your stopping in and commenting! I always try to capture the “room” sound without processing as best I can with just the camera mic. Of course UA-cam compression and other factors don’t help, but I still think it gives the viewer more of a “real” sound then sending the audio track to a computer or miking the amp to send to a DAW for processing. Really appreciate it! Hope to see you around the channel and stay safe out there...👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks for your quick answer and please, excuse my english, i am from France next to Bordeaux :) You've done it right, this is, according to me, the best way to test, while using UA-cam, and amp. Thanks again and i promise i'll be around ;)
@@bloodypura5385
No need to apologize....your English is just fine!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment, and glad you enjoyed! Always enjoy having comments from our European viewers and friends! “A bit later”....🤣 I like that! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Hi again Stewart, i hope you are find ? i just watch this vidéo again and asking my self what is the orange telecaster's guitar you're using at 23'22'' ? i really enjoy the sound :) Waiting for your answer :) Bye bye. David.
@@bloodypura5385
It’s a 1st batch Firebird Firefly FFTH thin line.
Check out my Tele Tuesday video more demos of some of my Tele’s.... thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Hi Jimmy I bought one and I love it both my strat and tele do too nice videos
Congrats Bobby!! Enjoy my friend! Thanks so much for watching and commenting here on the channel! Congrats once again! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy, Will this Monoprice 15 Watt AMP drive the Stage Right SB 2x12 Guitar Amp Extension Cabinet with 2x Celestion V30 Speakers?
Should be no issue Christopher….you are still maintaining 8ohms. Just remember as designed, the internal speaker on the StageRight shuts down when using the cab/speaker out! Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Did you ever need to adjust the tube bias? I’ve been reading about it on different videos especially when changing tubes.
Hi Steven…thanks for watching and commenting. There are really two camps on the biasing. Some will tell you that anytime to change a tube you should re-bias. I am not of that camp especially when you are talking about a small wattage amp using the same type tubes. The Monoprice amps come biased a bit “cold” from the factory to give a bit of reassurance between whatever stock tubes they are getting. These have changed over the years based on supply. I have been using my amp for over 3 years now since I swapped out to the JJ’s and no issues…nothing running hot…no bias changes. Hope that helps…thanks so much for stopping into the channel!! 🎸👍
I retubed the preamp 12ax7 tubes in this 15 watt amp as its brand new !
This amp has a lot of gain and breaks up early on the gain at about 3.5 so i wanted it a little cleaner and sweet highs but it had sweet highs as is !
I have vintage and new tubes so i had a vintage strong Mullard 12ax7 that had too much gain for V1 so i had a real surprisingly sweet sounding 7025 china made tube in V1 and V2 i put the Mullard to breakup nice and correctly and i put a great phase inverter in V3 a Sovtek 12ax7LPS tube with balanced triodes .
I set the gain at 3.5 about and low volume at home and never touched if for 45 minutes and no overdrive pedals used but a Decca Delay in the FX loop level at 4 low to give that full room concert sound !
Wow it still would breakup but sounded clean , i would say it now had more sustain on the high note bends and was very sweet without any harshness at all just great sounding tone !
It came as a great sounding amp and now its amazingly outstanding and my ACETONE OD pedal wails great rock without abunch of gritty OD but sweet singing notes and meshing chord harmonics and heavy rock sounding !
The Monoprice 15 watt amp is the champion of affordable 15 watt guitar amps as is stock !
New ones come with the 70/80 speaker and JJ power tubes and mine had a JJ 12ax7 in V1 a China 12ax7 in V2 and a JJ phase inverter in V3 and sounded great stock !
I tried a Celestion creamback G12 M 8 ohm 65 watt speaker cabinet with it and had to quickly cut the bass down abunch as that speaker had added low end response and was overpowering !
That speaker sounds great but my Vintage 30 will be better i think well see next test !
Over the years i got hooked on bidding on good vintage 12ax7 tubes as the different brands have a different voice !
I have about 40 5551 tubes and 12ax7 including RCA long blackplate which is the best most colorful beautiful tone of and 12ax7 made $75 each for a good one !
Some great sounding 12ax7s for guitar amps is the Tungsram / Phillips / Sylvania long black plate tube / Raytheon / 1950s GE / Yugo / Ei Edison / and i found many other brands and types were not suitable for guitar amps !
Some tube preamp sockets should not have high gain 12ax7s in or it can badly distort the tone such as the tube driven FX loop and Reverb drivers or other non gain function tubes !
Adding gain where it does not belong ruins the tones you seek !
I discovered the high gain problem with my Rebel 30 amp head , i put JJs in those 12ax7 positions !
I was wondering why the highs sounded smeared kind of and if was the Phillips 12ax7 in the FX loop !
Thanks so much for watching and commenting ijams sum….appreciate you taking the time and your input on different tubes, and the amp in general.
I agree the amp is probably the best value in a 15w all valve amp out there. Thanks again for the input and for stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 The easy way to bias this amp is to use two bias probes !
The first one measures the plate voltage then remove it and put in a grid bias probe that shows milliamps in the 0-200 Ma range and after going online to the bias calculator get the Ma recommended setting for class A/B amps by putting in the plate voltage as it will give the 70% bias in milliamps and set it there as the calculator tells you exactly right !
Do not touch any componets only the tubes after it is off !
@@ijamsum
Thanks!! Appreciate the info and your contribution! 👍
Sounds better than any katana I've ever heard :p
Ha!!
Yes it does....thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Great review! 👍🏻There is one on the way to my house right now. I could not figure out the smoke behind you though.😁🔥
Charles Morgan
Congrats on your new amp! The “smoke” is simply my studio humidifier. Thanks so much for watching! 👍
I was wondering about that too, aromatherapy maybe. I'm waiting for this amp as well, I'm hoping this week. Canada Post takes over this side of the border and service has been brutal.
How do you like the Thomans Harley Benton valve amp around 200 quid?
Hi Gus…it’s the same amp rebadged under the Harley Benton name for the European market. Only difference outside of the cosmetic badging as far as I know is the voltage. Not sure what brand of tubes the HB ships with….thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
A good demo !
@@carlhenriksvedberg9148
Thanks so much Carl…glad you enjoyed. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel!! 🎸👍
Why didn't you push the gain over 5? I like Bugera and Blackstar amps, great budget tube amps, but I may give one of these a try.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Lou..initially I didn’t want to distort the microphone on my camera as that is all I use to record from. Just the sound in the room, and the amp gets LOUD 😎
I have since brought it up on occasion, but usually leave it in the 1W setting in the studio! It’s a great little amp! Thanks again for stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Probably check and make sure but I think that you can use 6aq5 power tubes too. El84s are 6bq5 for those who don't know. Anyway, the 6aq5 will be a bit smoother, warmer. 6bq5s being brighter, punchier.
I've had several low watt amps and always preffered the 6aq5 (which is basically a small bottle 6v6.)
Let us know if u try it....
daniel stapleton
I have a set of JJ’s to put in when needed. They are El84’s however. Thanks for the info! 👍
Back in the day, most gigging bands only had tube amps and they made many a harrowing trip in the back of a van to the next gig and then maybe a flight of stairs or two over and over again without tube failure.
Hey Wataboutya..thanks so much for watching and commenting! I totally agree with you…had many a harrowing experience myself over the years…😎
Today, I am more inclined to “try” to be on the cautious side…truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
Down flights of stairs, over and over, with no tube failure? Lol.
Well…you know how stories “on the road” can get over the years, but I understand where he’s coming from. Like I said, these days being older and wiser (sometimes) I prefer to proceed with caution regarding my equipment. Thanks for stopping in..🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks for the review.
@@aaronm.1998
My pleasure man…thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Thanks for the cool vid!
My pleasure!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel and hope to see you more! 👍
I liked you in that black and white Christmas movie you were in.....lol good review on this amp
aliengtr
Thanks...from all of us at Bedford Falls! 😎
Is this amp loud enough to play in a live band? I worry if you turn the volume up up to hear clean tones, it will get dirty.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Though I have yet to use this amp in a “live band” situation, I can say that it can get quite loud. In the studio, I use it in the 1W setting. I have had the amp in the 15w setting and the volume up to nearly half, and it was very, VERY loud. I would think it would be just fine for rehearsal with a drummer, small club use. You could always mic it up if needed as well. As far as “getting dirty”, many have replaced the V1 pre-amp position 12AX7 with a 12AY7 to allow more “clean gain” prior to the amp starting to breakup. Hope that helps, and thanks again for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Great amp and great video
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Mike! Really appreciate your stopping into the channel. Glad you enjoyed the video and took the time to say so!
Hope to see you around the channel, so don’t be a stranger, ok? Thanks again, and stay safe! 👍
I like the 70/80 speaker after break in. I think they get a bad rap. I think these sound better than the Fender Blues Jr and cost a lot less. This little amp has a great blues and classic rock tone.
Couldn’t agree more with you! The speaker in mine has been breaking in nicely over the past year! Sounds better every day!
Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s greatly appreciated and I hope to see you around the channel more! Thanks again, and take care…👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I just ordered a new one after watching this demo. I could really tell about the amp here. Some of the others I watched were using the 1w setting or a guitar that had pickups I don’t normally use, I’m a vintage style PU guy and it’s a bit hard to get a idea about cleans with high output ceramic PUs but the P90s, Tele and PAFs helped a lot.
@@277southtombob
That’s great man!! Congrats!
Glad I was able to help in a small way! 👍
I came for the review but stuck around bc of the playing lol. nice and relaxing
vinyltap
Well, that comment made my day! Thanks man...appreciate that! Thanks for “sticking around” 👍
I have been learning lap steel. The mono price 15 watt tube amp is great for lap steel...
Hi Jim…Nice!! A lot of folks use to for harmonica’s as well! Very versatile amp that can do it all! Good luck with your lap steel journey and thanks so much for stopping in!! Much appreciated! 🎸👍
I have the same humidifier, it runs 24-7, 3 years now in the winters. Wondering if it will ever quit
Ha!! I love mine...been 3 years coming up on mine as well. Still kicking, and it’s very quiet, so great for the studio!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 👍
Those p90s sound pretty good. Good combo with that amp.
daniel stapleton
Agreed!! Great amp for the $$$ 👍
Had a good quacky type tone goin' on there with those.
Montag Alexis
Thanks...”quacky” is good 😎
Thanks for watching and your comments!
Thanks. Finally a guy reviewing this amp who plays the sounds and in the style that I do. Am I buying one tomorrow? 😬
Hi Scott…thanks so much for watching and the kind comments! It’s a great amp, and probably the best all valve 15w for the $$ out there right now in my opinion! If you decide to grab one, tell them “Jimmy sent ya”…😎
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and hope to see you around more!! 🎸👍
Thanks Man. I think I can work with this one.
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching and commenting and appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Great review!! Thanks!
Florida Fishing And Fitness
Hey, glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching and commenting!
Much appreciated! 👍
Great review! Have you by any chance tried the Supro Blues King line? I'm trying to decide between this monoprice and blues king 8
Unfortunately no, I have not....☹️
I have heard good things though....Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Much appreciated...👍
been looking at these for a little while. I saw a guy from america give similar demonstration. He suggested changing the first tube in the amp for a branded one which has a good affect overall to the sound. He also demonstrated changing the whole tube arrangement for branded tubes . all interesting stuff. But is it too loud for the bedroom playing ??
john piggott
I don’t think it would be too loud John, as you can set it to the 1 Watt setting and still get some overdrive sounds without knocking the walls down. The idea of changing out the 1st position tube is so that you can get a bit more headroom before it starts to break up. I have a new set of JJ’s to put in it when the stock tubes decide to give up the ghost, as I am happy with the stock tubes for now. Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it! Stay safe! 👍
Just caught up to this video. How is the him and hiss at 15 watt ? Heard some hiss at 1 watt. Thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting! I find the amp to be very quiet. Of course this also depends on the guitar being used, and the pickups being utilized. Single coils, P90’s, humbuckers, etc….nothing changes as far as any inherent amp noise between the attenuation of 1w to 15w….of course any noise coming from the guitar/pups or pedal board signal chain will be “louder”….😎
The amp truly is a bargain….probably the best value 15w all valve amp out there. Thanks again for stopping in to the channel, and hope to see you around more! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 I thank you sir.
My pleasure…👍
Sir, what is the percent of humidity level of this room that you keep very carefully?
Thanks for watching and commenting! In the winter months, I try to keep the humidity up over 40%. It gets quite dry with the heat on if I don’t run humidifier. In the summer months I run a dehumidifier and try to keep the humidity below 55%. I find between 40-55% humidity keeps my guitars happy! 😎👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank you Sir, I will follow this as well.
@@mutlucagliyan4865
Depending on heat/cold and your climate, maintaining 40-55% should do the trick! Thanks again for stopping in to the channel and hope to see you around the channel more! 👍
Good demo. Sounds great 👍
David Kastin
Thanks David...appreciate that and thanks for watching!
@@JimmyStewart1 You're welcome. There's nothing like true spring reverb for clean tones 😊
David Kastin
Totally agree with that! 👍
Great review Jimmy. Appreciate the multiple guitars for the variety of tones. Not a big fan of chicken head knobs but who cares when you can get those sounds out of it. You’ve got yourself another subscriber. Also looking to add a FFPTH to my 3 FF’s (LP, 338 and FFTH). Thanks.
Fretwork Band
You could always change the knobs out pretty easy, but yeah...great amp for the $$$ without question. A Laney Cub or Fender Blues JR will run you over twice the price. The FFPTH was a small batch test run, but should be back in production soon. Stay tuned!! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Greatly appreciated! 👍
Is it worth the investment to get a blues jr or will this stage right amp get me close enough for a fraction of the cost?
It will get you more than close enough! Plus, you get an effects loop on the Monoprice...no effects loop on the Blues JR.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting.....appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍
Have you seen the new stage right 30w tube stack? $600, but seems like a good deal
Jason Lee
Yes, I was just recently looking at it online. As Cam states, I would have liked to see it as a combo as well, but it does look interesting!
Thanks for watching and your comments!
This was on the 1-Watt setting through the whole video, right?
Correct! All on the 1w setting....
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Much appreciated! 👍
Did anyone else think the amplifier had a strange taper to it and then realised it was in its own little video frame inset
Leonard Crainie
Ha!! Nice!!
Thanks for watching and commenting! 🤣
these are back in stock on monoprice
FlyingTex
Thanks...yes available again while they last! 👍
Thanks for this review. It’s late September and everyone is sold out on these... I have to ask... with your plethora of Firefly guitars... are you associated with them or just a serious fan? Which of the ones you have do you feel is the best? All of my guitars have humbuckers andI’ve been thinking of maybe getting something along the lines of a Strat or a G&L... any recommendations?
Drip N Rip
Thanks for watching and commenting! The Monoprice is a great little amp, and yes, you have to grab one when they come in stock pretty quickly! As for Firebird Music, (Firefly) no, I am not associated with them. The are a small company out of China, who are listening to their customers in trying to provide decent guitars for a very reasonable price. They only produce small batches of guitars a few times per year, so they are also tough to get your hands on, especially since the pandemic.
Depending on what type of pups you are looking for, the Firefly FFTH or FFPTH are both very nice for the $$. One has regular single coils, the other has P90’s.
IYV also has some very nice models, available on Amazon. Some with standard single coils, others with humbuckers. Both those companies make good instruments, and honestly, much more guitar than the price would indicate. I have a number of reviews on both Firefly, IYV, Harley Benton (Thomann). Check them out. Just did a review of the IYV Mustang Hybrid (very cool) and the IYV thin line Telly that is also a great little guitar! Be careful if looking at these models on eBay. Lot’s of scalpers buy them and resell them for jacked up $$$. Buy IYV direct from Amazon....Firebird (Firefly’s) also on Amazon, but they also have their own storefront www.guitarsgarden.com
Jimmy Stewart Thanks much.
Drip N Rip
Monoprice is in stock for order!!
Nice video, thanks
Nuno Filipe Lopes
Thank you for watching and commenting! Much appreciated! Stay safe!! 👍
Nice review Thank you. I would have liked you to play with the EQ a little to demonstrate the tonal possibilities a bit more, and also to demo it at 15W. It may be your preference, but it appeared a little heavy on the bass side and lacking a little on treble to my ear.
TheBoabby50
I will be doing another comparing amps soon. In this I was trying to show different guitars with the amp, and leaving the EQ pretty much mid.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Stay tuned and stay safe! 👍
Yeah, this amp was super dark for me. I had to crank all of the controls to brighten it up, no 12 o clock settings for me.
I bought the Mono 15 a yr ago. I also have a Fender Champion 100. The Mono is my first dip into tube amps. I was of the mind that people were full of beans and there wasnt going to be much difference. However, i now feel there is. The only thing i have done to the Mono is change tubes to jj's. I thought about changing the speaker but ive spent alot of time breaking the 70/80 in and i am liking it. I have asked around but have not gotten an answer to a question i have. Can i hook my Mono and my Champion together? Both have effects loops. I would like to have real stereo in my effects. Do you know if this can be done with what i have? Great vid thanks for the demo.
Nick Jimenez
I agree with the 70/80...the longer you break it in, the better it sounds. I also have a set of JJ’s for mine. Running stock till it needs them. Though I have not done it, there should be no reason why you can’t run them together that I can think of. Thanks for watching and your comments! Appreciate it!
I ended up having to change the tubes. I had the amp for a month when it lost half of its volume. I know that it was only the power tubes that needed changing but i decided to change them all. Sounds great and should last awhile.
Nick Jimenez
Yeah, as long as the originals are still going I will run them! Full set of JJ’s in a box ready when needed.
They've made some recent improvements on the newer models. Different speaker, JJ tubes and a few other features
Really? I heard they went to JJ’s from the older stock Ruby’s, but that was the extent. No more Celestion 70/80?? They don’t advertise that it’s changed...
Interesting.
I just saw the newest version stocked at Amazon, its $300+ . I'm interested in seeing a review on it and if its any better
they have a trem on those?
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! If you are referring to the amp…no, there is no tremolo on the amp. Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Accidentally bumped mine and how to make some crackling noises every once in awhile it made a big explosion sound I thought I blew a tube or something blew up but it sounds fine it sounds fine it's weird the tubes look good I don't know
Hi Donnie…the “explosion sound” you heard was probably just the reverb tank rattling after you bumped it. I would double check your input/outputs to the reverb tank and be sure they are tight. Then carefully turn the amp upside down (amp off and unplugged of course) and check that each tube is fully inserted and the tube clamps are tight. See if that helps…thanks so much for stopping into the channel. 🎸👍
Can you get a good tweed sound from this amp ?
The Monoprice is powered by two EL84 power tubes, (along with 3 12AX7 pre-amp) tubes, so think early British Invasion band sounds (Mullard, Vox, Laney) style chime and overdrive sounds. Early American valve amps used 6L6 power tubes. You will get some good sounds from this...it’s basically a Laney Cub12 in a different cabinet, without the Laney badge (or price).
Wa wa wall wall wall, I have this amp too, sent to Oz, broken! (Thanks Doug Heffernan!) Got it for FREE due to damage. An ok amp.
Haven't gotten round to rebuilding it yet!
(Haven't done a demo yet either! OTHER priorities!)
DMSProduktions
Free is good...😎
@@JimmyStewart1 Oh yeah! \m/
Let me know how the rebuild goes! Thanks for watching!
@@JimmyStewart1 No worries Jim!
Does it have that Dumble sound?
That’s a matter of opinion I suspect....it sounds good...similar to a Dumble?? Well it’s a $250 amp that sounds very good....😎
thanks for the vid. i can see you have an ac15 too. which do you prefer, the ac15 or the Monoprice?
Ruben Ocasar
Thanks for watching and commenting! My Laney is an AC30, with 2/12’s. That was my main gigging amp. I love it! My Monoprice is a bit more “tameable” in the studio, so I use it more these days as I can set the wattage down to get some overdrive without shaking the walls with the Laney. I can also tell you the Laney cost me well over a grand when I bought it back in the early 90’s and the Monoprice (based on the Laney CUB) was less than $200 last year. Both amps are great, but at this point I use the Monoprice more often simply because of the convenience in the studio.
Glad you enjoyed the video, and once again thanks for watching and commenting! Don’t be a stranger to the channel and please stay safe! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 i talk about the vox ac15 behind... or is it an ac10?
Ruben Ocasar
Oh...my bad! Sorry, I have a lot of amps and the Laney is usually behind me in the videos.
It’s fine...very clean. Usually my “acoustic/electric amp for studio. Does a nice job with pedals in front too! Since I have got the Monoprice however, it again has taken up most of my studio chores. I simply use it more. They both sound good, but the Monoprice is simply more versatile.
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks again. Great demo as usual.
Ruben Ocasar
Thanks so much....👍
What's crazy is Harely Benton put one out Identical ! Then acted as though they had no idea of this version that came way before it. No offense to HB I love their guitars etc and prices. But that was funny. Hahah.
Robert Clark
Yes I see HB has a version identical with their name plate on it.
Jimmy Stewart there is also a Harley Benton Jazzmaster with other brand name in an Australian Webshop too.
Hey Jimmy, have you ever heard about Firefly guitars?
Ha!! 🤣🤣
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Stay safe out there....hopefully you will watch some of my Firefly reviews here as well! 👍
Did you ever switch to 15w in this vid?
Eric Filsinger
No...kept it on the 1W setting for the entire video.
Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
is this Fender Blues Jr. clone then?
I would say it’s very compatible and competitive in sound/function as a Blues Jr. but not a clone. It is more a clone of the Laney Cub 12, as it actually shares a schematic with that amp.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 👍
First! Very cool! Thank you! 😎👍🏼❤️
Melvin Thompson
Your da man!! 👍
Great demo thx! I have the Monoprice 15, a Champion 100 and a Boss Katana 100 (212) and they all have their strengths and weaknesses though I smile from ear to ear when I get that instant tube satisfaction from the simplest and cheapest of the 3 amps (Monoprice). It's basically a set it and forget it great sounding amp IMHO!
How about a Monoprice 15 (w pedals) vs the Boss Katana shootout?
Carlos M
Thanks for watching and comments! I like your thinking and was considering the same thing!
Perhaps in the near future!! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I look forward to it! I use my Monoprice 15 as a measuring stick when I test amps and you'd be surprised how many amps I sent back because they didn't stack up to my humble little Monoprice😳😬 😂!
Carlos M
With the exception of my Laney, it’s also my favorite! Great little amp, with very good sound. I pretty much use it for all my reviews for the same reasons!
@@JimmyStewart1 which Laney?🤔 I heard the Monoprice 15 has the same schematics as the Laney 12r?
Carlos M
I have an old AC 30w 2x12 Laney class A that I got back in 01. It’s behind me in the videos and I have used it on a few. I bought the Monoprice because it is based on the same circuitry as the Laney Cub...
Where can I buy this amp?
RestaurantMusic
You can buy directly from Monoprice.com
Thought I's to old ta be buying anymore gear but I think you changed my mind. Just one more amp so I don't have to go out with that cheap solid state molding amp sound. 🤣
Your never too old....🤣
Everyone should go out with a valve amp....😎
Very nice demo! What power tubes does it use?
Not Answering
It uses 2 EL84’s
Thanks for watching! 👍
Wonder why they went up to 250? I first saw them at 199.
MICHAEL DAVIS
Yeah, the price fluctuates quite often. They have been $249 pretty steadily for about the past year, with the occasional sale for $199. You just have to catch them at the right time. Thanks for watching! 👍
Good deal I'll watch for that. Thanks Jimmy Stewart!
Good deal I'll watch for that. Thanks Jimmy Stewart!
MICHAEL DAVIS
Yeah, check their web site, google for a coupon, check EBay and Amazon for sales!
Good luck...it’s a great amp even at $249 but it does go on sale! Memorial Day perhaps? 👍
Yes, thank you Jimmy Stewart. I didn't know about the coupons. I like to shop at Ebay and Amazon as well. Thanks again!
What is that smoking in the background?
Thanks for watching....
It’s just my studio humidifier! 😎
Is that for glaucoma ?
@@jamescogley1637
Ha! No....
It’s just to keep the humidity level in the studio up (during the heating season) so my guitars don’t crack (shrinking wood). It also cuts down on static electricity. I run a de-humidifier in the summer months to allow them to drink! 👍.
Thanks
@@jamescogley1637
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 👍
Actually direct power connection is better for sound..Anytime you break connection you lose signal and power.. more for covienence than functionallity..
Agreed!
You won’t lose the power cord either....but I would have liked the “convenience” of it, along with a stand by switch. Just a couple of personal “nit picks” that I would have liked to see in a otherwise great amp for the $$
Thanks for watching and commenting! Appreciate it! 👍
Mine comes tomorrow. Dec '23. $214 shipped.
Hi Stephen…thanks so much for watching and commenting! Congrats on your new Stage Right 15!! Enjoy it!! Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍
Well done video....I am currently looking for a small tube amp for studio use, so checking what's available. Thanks for doing it.....
Phil
NYC Area
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! The Monoprice 15w is a great little amp for the studio. They have a 5W as well with a 8” Celestion (think Fender Champ) that is also a killer little valve amp with a smaller foot print depending on your needs! I just did a review of that one as well here on the channel. Have a look around the channel while you are here Phil….again appreciate your stopping in! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Hi Jimmy. Yes, I saw you did a review on the smaller model. I didn't watch the whole video yet as I needed to catch up on a few things, but I will finish it for sure.
I do have two really nice amps for recording, (Mesa Boogie Mark IV and a hand wired Red Plate amp (Black Loop model), which most people never heard of that brand. They are a very small 2 person company in Arizona. That model is about 40 watts w/2 6L6s, but it can also accept 6V6 power tubes.
I am currently looking for a tube amp that has a different EQ voicing as my two current amps for some alternate lead sounds...
Thanks.
Phil
NYC Area
@@uptownphotography
I 5W Monoprice uses a single 12ax7 in the pre and a single 6v6 power tube. No eq on the amp, just a vol/tone. It’s more “fender” sounding and voiced IMHO
The 15w uses the 3 12ax7’s in the pre and dual EL84’s in the power sockets. Sort of a mix of VOXY tones clean, and a bit Marshally when overdriven. Of course the 15w has more tonal options, along with drive controls, eq, decent reverb and effects send/return. Both have the attenuation feature and cab extension out! Can’t say I have ever heard of “Red Plate” amps either….thanks for the info! 👍🎸
Yeah, I was just on their web site looking them over….sweet!! Thanks again…👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 My pleasure. My next tube amp I plan buying something more like a Monoprice or a similarly priced small amp. You get a lot of bang for your dollar on some of these small tube amps and from what I am seeing so far they sound really good.
You said it's kind of like the Laney cub 12, but I'm here to let you know that it is an identical knock off. I own the amp same model that you have with the forward facing knobs. I have done many modifications and I use the Laney Cub schematic for reference. The Reverb and effects Loop is not powered by the 12AX7. They are both driven by an operational amplifier, completely solid state but dependable.
GAMES AND GUITARS
Thanks for watching and your comments! I know that many have used the Laney Cub as reference as Monoprice will not release schematics for it.
@@JimmyStewart1 every component on main board is even labeled the same as the Laney schematic. C1 C2 R1 R2 and such. Every single trace that connection is identical. The only difference being is that the copy is from the Laney cub 12 not the cub 12r the effects Loop and Reverb tank circuit is the only thing that has been added to the Monoprice version. I would have to take the amp apart and map out a schematic for it but I know that it contains two operational amplifiers one is for input and the other for output. I believe that the first one operates the effects Loop and the second one operates the Reverb tank.... even the manual that you receive with the Monoprice amp is a complete word for word plagiarism of the Laney owner's manual LOL
GAMES AND GUITARS
Interesting....thanks much for your input! 👍
I think, that is sounds a lot better than my Bugera V5. I think that a guitar should be played through a 12” speaker.
I agree...at least one 12”! 😎
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Stay safe, and have a wonderful holiday season! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks! You have a Merry Christmas, and I love your reviews. 🤘🏽
@@justfine77777
Thanks so much!!! 👍
crank the volume, lower the gain. use a booster pedal = amazing tone. Power tube dynamics is where the magic happens. Preamp distortion is gay
Tom V
Agreed! Thanks for watching! 👍
My 30 yr. old son keeps telling me to try a tube amp. I may have to try this one.
I agree with him…😎. Once you go valve amp, there is no going back! Thanks for stopping in Overcome8….🎸👍
Jimmy S
I thought your playing was good, but I thought the tone and gain was in 2 words: “ very uninspiring “.
Hoping to hear some characteristics, but nothing. Sounds like my Peavey StudioPro ( 2005) red stripe.
Not a total dog, but perfect for the Ventures, or The Beach Boys. Neil Diamond.
Maybe playing clean, as in, Kenny Burrell or Charlie Christian
Not for Bad Company or ZZ Top
Maybe an amp Tom petty would use. Or John Fogerty.
Hi John Doe…thanks for watching and commenting. I have since this video done a few things to bring the amp a bit more “life” though for me, having a “clean” platform to start is what I am looking for in a small studio amp. I have swapped the tubes, added a 3 spring reverb and an additional Celestion V-30 cab to it. Still less than $400 all in. It takes pedals exceptionally well, so I can get some tones like you described and perhaps not displayed in this particular video. I still think, even with the price increases these past years, that this is the best all valve 15w combo out there for the $$…appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1
I have this amp; wanted to see if anybody could put some ooomphhh into it. Mehhh.
As I said, you completely nailed Slow dancing in a burning room. My ears totally perked up.
But 25 minutes and it was a big nothing.
I’d like to hear it juiced up with a Pinnacle or Angry Charlie and a delay.
Sounded so much like my 2005 Studio Pro, I just want to sell them both
This or a ZT lunchbox?
The ZT looks pretty nice, but I have never heard or played on one, so hard to compare. Both can go external cab, so I guess it would depend on if you like it’s compact design better. They also have different models, so price point is kind of in between. The Monoprice is more of a traditional “combo”. Tough question...you could always get both and try? 😎
Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks for the reply. Yea it will be hard to try to find a shop with both so I can compare. I like the idea I can use the ZT as a head but it’s 100 watts and if I take it somewhere to plug into a cab that cab will have to be able to handle 100 watts.
@@thisisme4858
Well...I always preferred a small valve combo...either 1 12” or 2 12’s...I also have a Laney 2x12 30w valve as well. I tend to use the Monoprice in the studio and for reviews as it is easier to tame. I am sure the ZT would also be fine, but I really do like the Monoprice and for the $$ you can’t find a 15w valve amp for anything close to the price.
Good luck in your search, and if you decide to try the Monoprice, I am sure you would enjoy it! 😎👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks for the reply. I’m still undecided. I will try the new at lunchbox reverb when it comes out in a local store. I can wait a few months
@@thisisme4858
I hear ya....just to throw another wrench into your decision, the Monoprice is in stock and on sale right now! 👀
I had a katana. To me it sounded like pre programmed
digital crap. Hated it & dumped it as quick as I could
Hi Thomas D…thanks for watching and commenting! I also have a Katana…much like you, I don’t like the sound much. it’s ok for “clean” on my acoustic/electrics so I keep it around, but don’t use it hardly at all.
@@JimmyStewart1 I'm older now & understand things change but I grew up in a southern rock band. I used to play a real Princeton, and a good old fashioned JC120☺️. Just getting back into playing but I'm finding myself desperately seeking what they call "vintage gear" now days. Prices are crazy for stuff I used to have tons of & we would trade for free. Heck I traded my '63strat for an Epiphone Riviera - back then it was normal. LoL
@@thomasd9237
Oh yeah…I played dual JC 120’s as a “live” rig for a number of years in the 80’s…early days I was using the old Ampeg and Fender Twin’s….😎