That Yamaha sounded great, and the milkman too . . . You’re a damn-good Jerry-riffer - and that may account for a lot of the great results you are getting 🎉
crank up the master volume on the milkman and turn the preamp volume down for a loud clean sound, you have the tube volume cranked up and the master volume down on that thing, thats why its breaking up at low volume. if you want it really loud and clean put the preamp volume at like 10 or 11 o'clock and put the master at about 3 or 4 o'clock
I own an SMS and i used Twins for about 20 years before that. This is my favorite amp (along with my ART SLA-1 power amp into 2 x e120s) that ive owned. Unreal the tone i get. I have tried to like the Mesa amp here, but for some reason i just cant seem to dial in a happy tone for both rythym and lead. I keep walking over to adjust the eq over and over again. Drives me mad. But ive played with and seen others that dont have this issue. I think its just my dynamics in my picking attack and playing overall. I loved my Twin's but they were too loud and heavy after 20 years. I have a few videos of some of my gear on youtube if ya click my account info. I just got a Travis Bean 2021 TB1000S Pan Back (Black) this week. ;-) My current setup for live: SMS Classic Tube Preamp (JG Mod). ART SLA-1 Power Amp. Custom 2x12 cab loaded with JBL e120 speakers. Ive been using Wolf clones for about 9 years. I have a video of these as well. Id been using G&L guitars before that for Dead/JGB etc. Nice wall of amps. I have something along these lines. But I sold my Twins and a lot of my other amps. Now im just down to 8 or 9 amps now.
I’ve played a Mesa Mark I for years, but just ordered a Milkman 100 after trying one. For me, I’ve always loved the sound of the #1 input that goes through both preamp sections on the Mesa - even clean-ish, it has a marvelous bite. The Milkman with the boost on does the same thing - fat without fizz. No, it’s not a pure Jerry tone, but I’m not Jerry and I like a smidge more crunch.
3:10 Fender Twin I don't know why this one wasn't included in the Chapters links but here it is. I couldn't let it slip since this is the amp that I actually own out of all that are reviewed here in this video.
The Yamaha did surprisingly well. Great collection of amps you have there. All were very close to each other. Hard to tell from the room sound. but I would choose the SMS.
I love watching people putting together Jerry Rigs. Awesome job! It’s even got that look to it. That wood does it for me. And the Alligator guitar. You rock! What is that piece on top of the twin? This is really awesome sounding!
I hear mid 70s jerry for sure. I like the Fender Twin... brighter top end. I like your commitment to the pursuit of pure tone. Some people just don't get how important it is to get the tone right when playing this music. The gear can get you pretty far. I'd rather hear a bad player with good Jerry Tone, than a brilliant player with a poorly considered tone when playing in a Garcia context.
For me I think it's a toss up between the Milkman and the SMS. I think the Twin would probably be my favorite if you were in a situation where you could really crank it, but let's be honest that situation is hard to come by these days.
That Yamaha sounded great, and the milkman too . . . You’re a damn-good Jerry-riffer - and that may account for a lot of the great results you are getting 🎉
crank up the master volume on the milkman and turn the preamp volume down for a loud clean sound, you have the tube volume cranked up and the master volume down on that thing, thats why its breaking up at low volume. if you want it really loud and clean put the preamp volume at like 10 or 11 o'clock and put the master at about 3 or 4 o'clock
Thanks for posting that. I was wondering why the master was set so low. I have the 50w milkman and it's plenty loud.
I own an SMS and i used Twins for about 20 years before that. This is my favorite amp (along with my ART SLA-1 power amp into 2 x e120s) that ive owned. Unreal the tone i get. I have tried to like the Mesa amp here, but for some reason i just cant seem to dial in a happy tone for both rythym and lead. I keep walking over to adjust the eq over and over again. Drives me mad. But ive played with and seen others that dont have this issue. I think its just my dynamics in my picking attack and playing overall. I loved my Twin's but they were too loud and heavy after 20 years. I have a few videos of some of my gear on youtube if ya click my account info. I just got a Travis Bean 2021 TB1000S Pan Back (Black) this week. ;-)
My current setup for live:
SMS Classic Tube Preamp (JG Mod).
ART SLA-1 Power Amp.
Custom 2x12 cab loaded with JBL e120 speakers.
Ive been using Wolf clones for about 9 years. I have a video of these as well. Id been using G&L guitars before that for Dead/JGB etc.
Nice wall of amps. I have something along these lines. But I sold my Twins and a lot of my other amps. Now im just down to 8 or 9 amps now.
I’ve played a Mesa Mark I for years, but just ordered a Milkman 100 after trying one. For me, I’ve always loved the sound of the #1 input that goes through both preamp sections on the Mesa - even clean-ish, it has a marvelous bite. The Milkman with the boost on does the same thing - fat without fizz. No, it’s not a pure Jerry tone, but I’m not Jerry and I like a smidge more crunch.
3:10 Fender Twin
I don't know why this one wasn't included in the Chapters links but here it is.
I couldn't let it slip since this is the amp that I actually own out of all that are reviewed here in this video.
The Yamaha did surprisingly well. Great collection of amps you have there. All were very close to each other. Hard to tell from the room sound. but I would choose the SMS.
Thanks for watching!
I love watching people putting together Jerry Rigs. Awesome job! It’s even got that look to it. That wood does it for me. And the Alligator guitar. You rock! What is that piece on top of the twin? This is really awesome sounding!
I like the skylark and g-5 the most strangely
I was shocked at how well the G-5 stacks up. Thanks!
I hear mid 70s jerry for sure. I like the Fender Twin... brighter top end. I like your commitment to the pursuit of pure tone. Some people just don't get how important it is to get the tone right when playing this music. The gear can get you pretty far. I'd rather hear a bad player with good Jerry Tone, than a brilliant player with a poorly considered tone when playing in a Garcia context.
For me I think it's a toss up between the Milkman and the SMS. I think the Twin would probably be my favorite if you were in a situation where you could really crank it, but let's be honest that situation is hard to come by these days.
Milkman or SMS and JBL for sure.
They all sound great but I think the milkman gets really close and is portable!
What are the cabinets without grill cloth?
I made those. The one I'm playing through has a JBL E-120 speaker in it.
@@onemangone Are they the Coscia Guitars cabinets?
I don't know.. The Milkman might be the best..
Lindy 😂