Why I'm Breaking Up with the UAFX Lion 68 Super Lead Amp Pedal - The Shocking Truth!
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- Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
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In this video, I dive into my decision to part ways with the UAFX Lion 68 Super Lead Amp pedal. I kick things off with some clips from my previous demos of this unit to give you a taste of its capabilities. Then, I share my extensive experience playing through various Marshall amps over the years and highlight some of the unique quirks of the classic Marshall circuit that shaped my sound.
As I walk you through my thought process, I explain why the UAFX Lion 68 ultimately didn't make the cut for my rig. Whether you're a fellow gear enthusiast or a guitarist seeking the perfect tone, join me on this journey as I uncover the reasons behind this tough decision.
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I sort of always thought of this product as a kind of a luxury item. It was never going to be a ToneX or Kemper. I can see how someone who has probably owned and played tons of high wattage Marshalls in the studio and on stage being underwhelmed. I'm still in the honeymoon phase, got mine a week ago. It sounds great using the 4-cable method through a 1x10 Mesa Creamback (through the effects loop of a Mark V:25), but I know its not going to sound like a 4x12 cranked up. Also can use it through the flat setting on my THR30ii to get a feel for the cab sims, I like them a lot. Totally get it though. It is very cool that the 4 cable method turns my little Mark V:25 into a 9 channel amp that includes Mesa/Fendery cleans, Marshall cleans, a JCM 800 on the Crunch channel if you want to set it up that way, or a Super Lead or Browned out tone with the boost. I think to get the VH 1 sound you need to add some plate reverb, or the sunset sound reverb plugin post. Beautiful red Wolfgang btw - Special?
That sounds like a killer set up with the Mesa. I love the Lion it is great. It didn’t underwhelm me I just had too many things on my desk. I think the Wolfgang is a special it’s MiM. Thanks for chiming in!
@@badbrad I hear ya. The Mesa setup is great, and it sounds really good just using the external cabinet. Some of the cab sims still work ok and then some muddy it up. But regardless, on an amp that is extremely flexible already with tones, this adds a whole different thing to it. Click off the Lion and you have the entire Mesa to use. I wish it would automatically read that it is in 4 cable mode, but you do have to enable it in the app.
@@GuyNarnarian Yeah that sounds like an amazing set up!
Subscribed to your channel when I seen that you got a quilter. I love that you've been looking for the best tube amp solution/replacement for a while. Me too. I've certainly become a quilter fan boy. Im not interested in guitar amps that work with computers. Maybe someday i will try out the blug amps. I say all that just to compliment your guitar selection. There beutiful. Nice taste. I'd like to own that blue strat.
Man thanks so much! Yes I’m always looking for a solution. Always on a tone quest, sometimes the chase is better than the catch. Still
Love the Quilter for live gigs. It’s just so light and reliable. On vids where I show a live clip at the start of the video, those are all the Quilter.
I’m still in love with mine ❤
They are awesome!
Have you tried the new Bad Cat amps or Suhr Hombre? what to you think is good for 1500 amp,thanks Brad
I’m a fan of Bad Cat but only owned one of their cub amps when they were being blown out years ago. I think I would dig the Bad Cat. The Suhr Hombre is great but wouldn’t work for me as I don’t think it would have enough clean headroom for the clean playing I do a lot of. The Hombre is kind of that old school Bill Gibbons tone. For that it excels. I’m not sure what I would get for $1500. Maybe a lightly used DrZ?
@@badbrad thanks so much for your advice.I appreciate it the BAD Cat sounded good
No problem!@@user-jz4gy2vk4c
Hi Brad have you tried the Simplifier line from DSM Humboldt Electronics.
DSM Humboldt Electronics Simplifier X Zero Watt Reverb Stereo/Dual Amplifier Pedal
2-channel Stereo Analog Guitar Preamplifier with 6 Amp Voicings, 3 Modes, 3 Reverbs, Cabsim Section, Stereo XLR DI Outputs, Headphone Jack, and Footswitch.
DSM Humboldt Electronics Simplifier mk2 Zero-watt Stereo Amplifier Item
Analog Guitar Preamplifier with 3 Amp Voicings, Power Amp Sim, Stereo Cab Sim, Presence and Resonance Controls, Reverb, 1/8" Aux Input, and 1/8" Headphone Output
Both come with FX loop
I have not tried them but would love to.
@@badbrad ua-cam.com/video/O7o5waGA5Pg/v-deo.htmlsi=UC8vqkp37Yn00Gzp
Brad, I strongly encourage you to try the Simplifier X by DSM Humboldt. I’ve had it for a few days now and this thing is amazing. It might replace the Tonex on my pedalboard.
Man I need to check that thing out. Let me watch a few videos and get a feel for it.
Being that they are all tools in the sonic toolbox, you choose the tool that works best for you and the various situations you find yourself in (studio, tour, bar band, bedroom player). I love the Lion and for me it's a great fit for the home studio, but I can totally see why you parted with it. So many killer options, it's a great time to be a guitar player!
Yes it is a great time. The lion is awesome and my hope is that UA comes out with an all in one device. They make such great sounding stuff.
Have you tried the quad cortex? Or maybe the Axe fx? Also I wish I would have known you wanted to sell the lion I would have bought it.
I have not tried the Quad Cortex. I did own a Fractal Ax8 and used it live a bit. For me it was too hard to tweak on the fly on gigs and the editor just gave me option paralysis.
@@badbrad Yeah i have been told it can give option anxiety. I am a old school non Master volume Marshall guy with minimal effects so i would not be too into a Axe FX or quad.
at the moment there are not many devices that are real basic.
@@These_go_to_eleven_1959 One of the reasons why I use a Pod Express a lot is how easy to operate it is.
I kinda like the AIAB pedals from the Uafx but I wish I could sell my Max, Ox Stomp etc. Never really jived with those.
I hear ya! Have not had a chance to try the Ox Stomp.
How do you feel about Mesa-Boogies?
I was one of the only guys back in the day that had a Mesa Boogie S.O.B. half stack. It was a killer amp for its time. I've owned lots over the years but none at the moment. I know from talking to amp techs they are a P.I.A. to work on. Not easy to maintain. I had one many years ago where all the pots on the control panel were defective. Amp became a huge waste of money...so kinda stay away from them now.
My fractal FM3 has everything I’ll ever need
Fractal stuff is great!
Im loving Headrush core
Have not tried that yet.
UAFX Lion: "Took a little while to sell", I'm a little surprised since it's such a great unit. But then even the little Quilter Superblock UK has a useable reverb on it, so maybe UAFX dropped the ball a bit. I remember in the early '70s my buddy had a Marshall 4x12 stack, but then sold it in favour of an Ampeg stack that was even louder and rockier. Never hear much about guitarists using Ampeg anymore, even the vintage ones. Did they have a tendency for unreliability?
THe Ampegs were great amps but just Super Loud, Super Heavy and Super Clean.....Stones of course used them. SVT is still common for Bass but you don't see much now on these "quiet" stages.
I would have bought it had I known It was for sale
Yes it's true when I think of a wall of marshalls I think Jimi Hendrix. He was the first guy I seen using stacks.
A true legend! One of the all time greats!
@@badbrad Absolutely! The only ones that say negative things about Jimi are the ones
that do not have any true musical vision.
@@These_go_to_eleven_1959 Absolutely!
Ever try a Hughes and Kettner Grandmeister 40? I bought one about 2 months ago and that amp does all the things. If you are thinking about doing a modeler, check that amp out first. When the topic of "game changer" comes up, that amp ACTUALLY is one, and it doesn't break your wallet to pieces.
Had an endorsement deal with H&K back when I was with a touring group. Had a pure tone combo and a pure tone head and 4-12. Loved the way they looked and sounded but have not revisited H&K since then.
I got one a couple years back its a great amp and it looks super cool
@@badbrad that’s awesome! Those amps are always a under the radar of most, but they are one of the true innovators in the game. I had a Triamp MKII for a few years and loved it, but I couldn’t justify keeping so I needed something portable. The Grandmeister is the only amp out there with that level of functionality in a small package outside of a modeler
@@user-jq4fz6co8b I need to revisit the H&K.
Takes ten minutes to say “I wanted something with more variety”. 🙄
You need a mic, dude. The phone mic ain’t cuttin’ it.
Noted.