@@therooster6071 I had both, the classic is 6L6 and more headroom/watt. If you like clear and spanky (Fender) go classic, if you like spongy and beefy go special 👍🏻🎸
@@therooster6071 Here are some differences between the two combo versions: 1.Speaker Size: The Lonestar Combo has a 12-inch speaker, while the Lonestar Special Combo has a 1x12 or 2x12 configuration. 2.Weight: The Lonestar Combo weighs 80 pounds, while the Lonestar Special Combo weighs 50 pounds or 57 pounds. 3.Power Output: The Lonestar Combo has a power output of 100 watts, while the Lonestar Special Combo has a power output of 30 watts or 50 watts. 4.Tubes: The Lonestar Combo uses 6L6 power tubes, while the Lonestar Special Combo uses EL84 tubes. 5.Channels: The Lonestar Combo has three channels, while the Lonestar Special Combo has two channels. 6.EQ: The Lonestar Combo has a 5-band graphic EQ, while the Lonestar Special Combo has a simpler 3-band EQ. Overall, the differences between the combo versions of the Lonestar and Lonestar Special are similar to the differences between the head versions. The Lonestar Combo is a more powerful and versatile amp with more channels and a more complex EQ, while the Lonestar Special Combo is a more compact and lightweight amp with a simpler design and a lower power output.
Came across this while looking for examples of LSS tones and if it's sound half as good in reality then I totally go for it over LSC. I will use your settings for sure too. Job well done. You should post more
Thanks a lot. Subbed with the bell so will look up as soon as you post it. Do you have a stock speaker in it. It seriously sound better than I expected. I used to have Orange AD30TC on EL84s and I hated that thing. It was getting dirty even if I looked at it funny. Cured me from EL84s for years. I'm a big Boogie fan, though. I own Fillmore 50 for past 2 years
@@almightyguitarnerd haha. Yes stock speaker. JJ valves/tubes. Providence cables. You can use 16 ohm output And put is on 30 watt for a 35 watt clean headroom, totally different response of the amp, very fast attack.
Good taste the yours. Everybody makes the same clean sound on videos with excessive reverb and maybe with backing tracks confusing things more. Thanks.
I tried this amp in the shop. I found that the Mesa Fillmore 50 and 100 were a lot more easy to get a nice clean tone from. They basically sounded better for cleans. The lone star special kind of has a nasal mids characteristic
The Fillmore is a weird amp. Some people get it sounding great and some people make it sound like crap. It’s not really complicated but it’s hard to dial in I think. Sounds throaty like a Santana kind of mid range thing going on. Like PRS hum bucket sound. This lonestar has a nicer fendery sparkle to it in my opinion.
This is the reason i bought mine a few weeks back. Having some rattling issues now that sound like the tubes or speaker vibrating. Hoping a quick change of the tubes will do it? It's basically brand new
@@J1JL Thanks for the tips. I followed your tips along with just lowering the wattage from 30 to 15 for my bedroom setting and It's perfect now! So stoked
The output control is not an attenuator - it is another master, but a global one. Sounds fine, but exactly the same as turning the channel masters up or down. Very practical though, with the global function.
A couple questions can explain to me the output and solo knobs? What they actually do? I know it says attenuator but how do you use them? Also the send level in the back what is that for? Finally can you change the tubes for 6v6m
Output is after the power amp. Master is before power amp and after pre amp. Gain is before pre amp. Solo is extra output volume, like turning the output knob up. Send level is effects loop volume, for like long cable run in the effect loop to drive the signal. Output, solo and send only works when loop is engaged not bypassed. Not possible to change to different style tubes. EL84 only
@@J1JL Ok. Checked some other videos of it. I think it was mostly your playing that did it :P Saving for a two-rock and thought wow iłl get this instead. Checked some other vids out of the lonestar special and went oh no i wont :D unbelievable playing dude!! Had me fooled (even though im sure it's a great amp etc etc)
Came for the amp, stayed for the playing
The Lonestar has the best master and output attenuator I've ever heard. Bedroom level is absolutely no problem.
Super beautiful tone!
I keep coming back to this. I think we really need one in the shop ;)
Thanks! Really enjoying mine since i got it a couple of months ago. It’s perfect as a pedal platform.
I've been coming back to these settings ever since I got mine a year ago. Beautiful clean tones! Thank you for sharing these.
Tom Mallah
Nice Tom!
@@J1JL what is the difference between the (lone star) and (lone star special)? I would like to buy one of these. 😊
@@therooster6071 I had both, the classic is 6L6 and more headroom/watt. If you like clear and spanky (Fender) go classic, if you like spongy and beefy go special 👍🏻🎸
@@therooster6071 Here are some differences between the two combo versions:
1.Speaker Size: The Lonestar Combo has a 12-inch speaker, while the Lonestar Special Combo has a 1x12 or 2x12 configuration.
2.Weight: The Lonestar Combo weighs 80 pounds, while the Lonestar Special Combo weighs 50 pounds or 57 pounds.
3.Power Output: The Lonestar Combo has a power output of 100 watts, while the Lonestar Special Combo has a power output of 30 watts or 50 watts.
4.Tubes: The Lonestar Combo uses 6L6 power tubes, while the Lonestar Special Combo uses EL84 tubes.
5.Channels: The Lonestar Combo has three channels, while the Lonestar Special Combo has two channels.
6.EQ: The Lonestar Combo has a 5-band graphic EQ, while the Lonestar Special Combo has a simpler 3-band EQ.
Overall, the differences between the combo versions of the Lonestar and Lonestar Special are similar to the differences between the head versions. The Lonestar Combo is a more powerful and versatile amp with more channels and a more complex EQ, while the Lonestar Special Combo is a more compact and lightweight amp with a simpler design and a lower power output.
So fresh and so clean clean
I ordered mine, hearing that beautiful clean!
myladoor tg
That is awesome !
This might be the best strat clean tone I've ever heard. Jaw on the floor :o Amazing playing too of course
equaleyez187
Thanks a lot!!
@@J1JL Had to come back to enjoy. Any special pickups you're using? Thanks
equaleyez187
The same pickups as Matt Schofield - Reserve 59 by Mark Foley
I'm a bass player, but that tone is sweet! I recognize Clapton's "Old Love". Nice!
Your playing could cure insomnia.
This comment could be taken two ways haha
Came across this while looking for examples of LSS tones and if it's sound half as good in reality then I totally go for it over LSC. I will use your settings for sure too. Job well done. You should post more
Thanks! I Think it sounds better in reality especially with pedals! I will post a video of my current settings and pedalboard! 🤝
Thanks a lot. Subbed with the bell so will look up as soon as you post it. Do you have a stock speaker in it. It seriously sound better than I expected. I used to have Orange AD30TC on EL84s and I hated that thing. It was getting dirty even if I looked at it funny. Cured me from EL84s for years. I'm a big Boogie fan, though. I own Fillmore 50 for past 2 years
@@almightyguitarnerd haha. Yes stock speaker. JJ valves/tubes. Providence cables. You can use 16 ohm output And put is on 30 watt for a 35 watt clean headroom, totally different response of the amp, very fast attack.
Cheers buddy. I really appreciate it. And as I said - bring some more content :)
very good!!!
Old Love Intro ;)
Sounds like really good blackface fender 💪
Good taste the yours.
Everybody makes the same clean sound on videos with excessive reverb and maybe with backing tracks confusing things more.
Thanks.
Nadal Gonzalo García Zavala
Thanks Nadal
Thanx a lot. i have this 2+12 but its difficulty founda a right sound..more this please.
mine own is 2007 model ..
I tried this amp in the shop. I found that the Mesa Fillmore 50 and 100 were a lot more easy to get a nice clean tone from. They basically sounded better for cleans. The lone star special kind of has a nasal mids characteristic
Never tried the fillmore, but that sounds good. Thanks
The Fillmore is a weird amp. Some people get it sounding great and some people make it sound like crap. It’s not really complicated but it’s hard to dial in I think. Sounds throaty like a Santana kind of mid range thing going on. Like PRS hum bucket sound. This lonestar has a nicer fendery sparkle to it in my opinion.
I have this same amp
Ha, mooie demo. Lekker gespeeld. Ik zal eens kijken of ik ook zoiets moois op UA-cam kan delen eerdaags.
Haha! Thanks 🤝
This sounds great! Are you running 6l6s, or el34's? This sounds crisper than my mine, I'm running 6l6s!
Matt Chimes
El 84.
Thanks Matt
This is the reason i bought mine a few weeks back. Having some rattling issues now that sound like the tubes or speaker vibrating. Hoping a quick change of the tubes will do it? It's basically brand new
@@J1JL Thanks for the tips. I followed your tips along with just lowering the wattage from 30 to 15 for my bedroom setting and It's perfect now! So stoked
Great video! Thank you! Does it stay clean when you turn the master up loud?
Yes a lot of headroom on the poweramp tubes.
You play so beautiful, the sound is fantastic and the melody amazing, is there any tabs to it?
Thanks Peter, very kind. The song is old love and maybe see for the rendition of John Mayer of it. Really awesome
@@J1JL Thanks for reply :-)
The output control is not an attenuator - it is another master, but a global one. Sounds fine, but exactly the same as turning the channel masters up or down. Very practical though, with the global function.
Isn’t the output after the power tubes?
No, it is in the loop, just as the solo volume. If you disengage the loop on the back, neither the output nor the solo volume will work.
A couple questions can explain to me the output and solo knobs? What they actually do? I know it says attenuator but how do you use them? Also the send level in the back what is that for? Finally can you change the tubes for 6v6m
Output is after the power amp. Master is before power amp and after pre amp. Gain is before pre amp. Solo is extra output volume, like turning the output knob up. Send level is effects loop volume, for like long cable run in the effect loop to drive the signal. Output, solo and send only works when loop is engaged not bypassed. Not possible to change to different style tubes. EL84 only
How would you describe the dirty channel for this amp? Is it good for heavy music stuff?
MrLennonson rock tones and thick lead sure. Metal and such I don’t know , don’t think so. Not without a pedal
@@J1JL Maybe hook up an overdrive pedal into it should be already great sounding?? Thanks for ur reply!
Mine liked blowing rectifier tubes, so out it went.
Too bad!
Is this equivalent to which Fender amp? Is it based on something?
Ian Barcelos
Couldn’t say. Mesa started modifications with fender amps. But what the Lonestar is based on idk. EL84 tubes is not common in fender amps
@@J1JL Yeah, maybe an updated Vox.. I guess.
Is the Lone Star special loud enough to gig with?
It is
How THE FUCK have I missed this amp...?!
Sounds like a two rock but cost a lot less!
what is the price new?
For one of the these, a 1x12, you're looking at close to 2k.
Is this a rosewood strat?
Eren Polat
yes sir
It sounds great, which model is this
Eren Polat
Fender Custom shop 1960 , check my other video for more sounds, thanks
How did you record it?
Iphone camera in the room.
@@J1JL Ok. Checked some other videos of it. I think it was mostly your playing that did it :P Saving for a two-rock and thought wow iłl get this instead. Checked some other vids out of the lonestar special and went oh no i wont :D unbelievable playing dude!! Had me fooled (even though im sure it's a great amp etc etc)
@@tubingforever Thanks man! Well, i’d love to own a two rock!
@@J1JL You and me both. I just suck at saving money
Stealing your old love rendition lol.