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  • @ericventimiglia6482
    @ericventimiglia6482 3 роки тому +73

    Zach, the tones you get man in each video have gotta be the most underrated on all of youtube. You are easily one of my favorites.

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks so much Eric!

  • @neilweishaupt6373
    @neilweishaupt6373 3 роки тому +30

    Your channel is the benchmark for gear reviews and your taste in music is everything i love about guitar. Spot on boss!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much Neil!

  • @guitarpunkcovers
    @guitarpunkcovers 3 роки тому +12

    The sound with the silverburst...WOW!!!!!!!

  • @RoccoPezzin
    @RoccoPezzin 3 роки тому +19

    Holy shit Drop Dead Legs was spot on! Really dig this amp, it's got sort of a chewiness quality to the gain/mids that I like, especially with humbuckers!

  • @lordgraga
    @lordgraga 3 роки тому +6

    Always happy to see Opeth songs in your demos... you really show a lot of sides of the amps.

  • @tomcantonati9741
    @tomcantonati9741 3 роки тому +1

    I literally don't watch any other music gear channel. Your tone is magic. EVERY DAMN TIME.

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for the kind words Tom!

  • @KrstovicNikola
    @KrstovicNikola 3 роки тому +3

    This video just shows how important the cab/speakers/mic are. The first video of yours where im not super excited about the gainy type of sounds, just moderately excited... :D But the tones and playing is always on point, this may be one of the best UA-cam pages in a long time. Just great sounds, great playing and no 45 minutes of talking...

  • @MikkelKelsoFrandsen
    @MikkelKelsoFrandsen 3 роки тому +1

    Love the fact that you are playing actual songs and not just noodling around! Thats what really set you apart, and your skills and production skills off course!
    Really enjoy your content.. kind regards from Denmark

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! Really appreciate the kind words.

  • @saigoncatdad1660
    @saigoncatdad1660 3 роки тому +2

    So good hearing some gear reviews that aren't just dudes playing the blues.

  • @williambrown1172
    @williambrown1172 2 роки тому +1

    "Drop dead legs" turn to " Superunknown" so unexpected. Amazing tones and playing. Thanks!

  • @scotdvorak8861
    @scotdvorak8861 3 роки тому +3

    As per usual... excellent demo of an insanely versatile little amp! Great choices of songs to match the tones!! That’s what it’s all about!
    Man I’d like to have this in a burly oversized 1x12 combo!

  • @cshades8026
    @cshades8026 3 роки тому +4

    You always get awesome tones out of any amp you demo. Would love to see maybe a Orange Rockerverb 50 or maybe a Mesa Boogie dual rectifier. Can’t wait till your next video

  • @rossreimer8244
    @rossreimer8244 Рік тому

    Love the Andy Timmons! Sounded awesome and nicely played.

  • @Major_Fuzzz
    @Major_Fuzzz 3 роки тому +2

    LOVE hearing some Andy Timmons in a demo! I'm always chasing his tones! Excellent job!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much John!

  • @guitarz
    @guitarz 3 роки тому +1

    Just like the man that never was!! Killer songs again and the tones are excellent

  • @chrisday5341
    @chrisday5341 3 роки тому +2

    Dude the tones you got out of this thing were sweet! That Epiphone is a nice addition! Sounded great!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Awesome! Thanks Chris!

  • @whendoweeat
    @whendoweeat 3 роки тому +3

    Incredible video. The Cardigans were a super underrated guitar-driven band. The licks were endless across the albums.

  • @mikewolfe9458
    @mikewolfe9458 3 роки тому +1

    Just found your channel - great stuff! Would love to see a video covering that telecaster some day 👍

  • @edwardprete
    @edwardprete 3 роки тому +2

    awesome tone, and love the custom without the gold appointments.

  • @frostyupnorth
    @frostyupnorth 3 роки тому +1

    Simply outstanding. Love it.

  • @KelenRylee
    @KelenRylee 3 роки тому +1

    QOTSA! 🖤
    Great tones, as always!

  • @drewfinisher11
    @drewfinisher11 3 роки тому +2

    awesome bro 🎸

  • @matnrocknroll
    @matnrocknroll 3 роки тому +1

    Keep it up man. U make really quality content ... enjoying your videos. Some of the best sounds on yt!

  • @kamilsliw19941
    @kamilsliw19941 3 роки тому +4

    First off, wow what a rad amp.
    Second, I notice you add a bit of reverb on your tones (I'm assuming in post) just to add some dimension. Which I don't always love in showcasing amps/cabs, but at least you do it tastefully enough so that it doesn't out off the tone or the listener's ear. So kudos to you for that man!
    Third, much like the rest of the people on here, I agree in that your tones are super underrated. On that note, myself and I imagine most of your fans on here, are nerdy enough o want to see your process. I don't know if it's something that interests you, but you should definitely capitalize on doing a few series like: "How I Dial In An Amp" or "How I Mix My Demos". I guarantee that it'd bring you the views and expand your audience from the shear tone junkies to the engineers and mixers too. Not to mention, it'd be easy to film. You can use audio from past demos and just have 1 cam on you and a screen capture. Just food for thought.
    Lastly...
    That Rick Springfield riff fucking rips dude. Haven't seen anyone on UA-cam use it in a demo. Thank you hahaha

  • @mcbryant2
    @mcbryant2 3 роки тому +1

    Love this! Glad my brother Gary told me about you. Keep it up

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Casey!

  • @escritaemdia3414
    @escritaemdia3414 3 роки тому +1

    Super Zach.. Awesome as always!! Gotta love your YT content and HUGE talent.. so so refreshing and inspiring!!!! Keep it up man!! Cheers (Nuno from Portugal) :)

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Nuno!

  • @dver4624
    @dver4624 3 роки тому +6

    You started with Andy Timmons, so I was hooked from the start.

  • @soundstorm9508
    @soundstorm9508 2 роки тому

    Excellent tones as always, Zach. Please do the Matchless Phoenix if you can, there are no quality demos of it online!

  • @preciseaudioblog
    @preciseaudioblog 3 роки тому

    Oh man what a tone you get!

  • @SlinkyT82
    @SlinkyT82 3 роки тому +1

    Man that amp sounds fantastic. Great job dude!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Erik!

    • @SlinkyT82
      @SlinkyT82 3 роки тому

      @@ZachWish thanks for the killer content bro! Your playing is rock solid as usual. Cheers!

  • @byronconsbass
    @byronconsbass 3 роки тому +2

    Really sounds great.. You have a beautiful guitar mate.

  • @MagyHimself
    @MagyHimself 3 роки тому +3

    You nailed the Andy Timmons sound!

  • @HiHello-ku1fl
    @HiHello-ku1fl 3 роки тому +3

    What's the difference between the Laurel Canyon and the Coldwater Canyon?

  • @RobRadleyMusic
    @RobRadleyMusic 3 роки тому

    Great content Zach 🤟🤟🤟🔥

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Rob!

  • @unmike19
    @unmike19 3 роки тому +2

    Every time you demo a new amp I think, oh, I need more amps....

  • @devilslide01
    @devilslide01 3 роки тому

    The two dislikes are ppl that can’t play all the riffs you can , Zach. Actually, neither can I, but I’m no hater.

  • @dividedbytimestudios
    @dividedbytimestudios 3 роки тому +1

    I need that amp and cab 🤯😎😜😀

  • @sepultubob
    @sepultubob 2 роки тому

    I just checked the price... but that's a jewel. Amazing playing as always. I'd love to hear you record something through a very average/budget amp, I'm sure you would make it sound amazing.

  • @alkyhauler8185
    @alkyhauler8185 2 роки тому

    Man that Drop Dead Legs is freaking KILLER lol!

  • @ericbresnick688
    @ericbresnick688 3 роки тому +4

    Matchless was very smart to pick you as a 'demoer'! That's a given.. The odd part to me is where does someone find this amp? I thought it was released maybe a year ago and I've never seen one for sale? p.s. thanks for listing all the tunes the riffs came from :)

  • @thegoonge
    @thegoonge 2 роки тому

    Dude, your playing is sublime. So much genuine feeling comes through.
    My search for a Superchief 120 led me here.
    Have you ever checked out fellow Matchless user, Jeff Martin from the Canadian band, The Tea Party?
    His live rig has included two Superchiefs for many years now. He regularly uses open tunings so those amps just shimmer.
    So good.
    Later skater.
    🤘🏻

  • @Pablo-nc6qu
    @Pablo-nc6qu 3 роки тому

    Man, your demos are a joy.
    Also, I need this amp.

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Pablo!

  • @owen4747
    @owen4747 3 роки тому

    Really glad I stumbled on your channel. I mean God DAMN the tones you are getting outa these amps are amazing! Great demos, great lighting, great audio, great playing! You should try a Dr. Z EMS amp and take it through it's paces - I bet you could make that thing sound killer!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Owen!

  • @toddhahn3690
    @toddhahn3690 3 роки тому

    I basically only watch your videos because you are a great player and always have good tones with whatever gear you're using. Other than the Les Pauls, strat, and 5150, I wouldn't use any of the gear you demo (not because it doesn't sound awesome). Not my style of playing, or even what I typically listen to, but great content all the same.
    The only thing I would like to see is more frequently released content!

  • @PhuketMyMac
    @PhuketMyMac 3 роки тому +1

    That Andy Timmons intro was spot on!

  • @timsaalmann9048
    @timsaalmann9048 3 роки тому

    6:20 thought you start With Thrice - Black Honey

  • @Nathan-fv8rt
    @Nathan-fv8rt 3 роки тому +2

    Wish i had a mate like you to set my amps up for me... my tone sux

  • @soundstorm9508
    @soundstorm9508 2 роки тому

    Zach, what’s that effect you’re using on the EVH track? Sounds sort of like a doubler? Great tones. Which Matchless would you say is best for heavier stuff, like hardcore punk?

  • @dukey558
    @dukey558 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome tones and great tunes...however, I don't find coldwater version on the matchless website. Just H15 or other heads only,where can Coldwater be found? Thanks !

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      I don't think the Coldwater Canyon has officially been released yet, but I'm pretty sure it's coming soon. Might want to ask the folks at Matchless though. Definitely a great amp! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @reggieandrade4098
    @reggieandrade4098 3 роки тому

    HI Zach....wonderful video. I own a Matchless HC-30 and love it. That Coldwater would be an excellent addition......but didn't see it on Matchless site? is this something up and coming or is this a head version of the Laurel Canyon? many thanks

  • @ribbonsofeuphoria5744
    @ribbonsofeuphoria5744 3 роки тому +1

    Drop Dead Legs is my favourite here but all the tones and your playing is first rate. Does the DD500 in the loop to cover the detune effect? Would you be able to share your +/- cents and the delay time? I have a Keeley 30ms that I like to use

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks very much! I'm just using the DD-500 for delay here. I've got the full signal chain in the video description if you're interested, I'm using a plugin in post for that detune sound called MicroShift from Soundtoys. It's an emulation of the Eventide H3000. Thanks so much for checking out the video!

  • @johnshields6539
    @johnshields6539 Рік тому

    Hi Zach, killer video man as is the laurel canyon video also, if you could only grab one of those two amps would you choose the laurel canyon or the coldwater canyon😀

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! They're both great amps, but I'd probably go Laurel Canyon personally. Can always hit it with a pedal if you want more gain, but the cleans/edge of break up tones on the Laurel Canyon are super nice.

  • @JInfinity7
    @JInfinity7 3 роки тому

    When will it be available?

  • @javiervillamar8425
    @javiervillamar8425 3 роки тому

    Zach, awesome demo really enjoyed it. This might be a very basic question but how do the Volume, Gain, and Master interact in this amp? I’m used to seeing gain and master for the preamp and power amp, but haven’t seen controls like this in a single channel amp.

  • @stringlocker
    @stringlocker 2 роки тому

    It sounds like they took a vintage Fender bassman into the stratosphere. That thing is super tubie.

  • @TempoDrift1480
    @TempoDrift1480 2 роки тому

    I wonder what it would take to modify my VHT heads to sound like these. I'd hate to get rid of them since they're hand wired, I just wish I had the know-how or knew someone who did.

  • @JInfinity7
    @JInfinity7 3 роки тому

    Not fair, you'd get good tone out of an old Crate.
    Suggestion, could we hear a demo with something Tweedy soon? 5e3'ish would be ideal.

  • @peterosipov400
    @peterosipov400 3 роки тому

    Hello, how do you compare it to the Laurel Canyon? Is it the same voicing, just higher gain or are they completely different amps?
    Can you compare them with say Deluxe Reverb on 12 or something else?

  • @breadzeppelin2705
    @breadzeppelin2705 3 роки тому +1

    Do a matchless amp comparison where you whip out all the matchless amps.

  • @michaeltaylors2456
    @michaeltaylors2456 3 роки тому

    Please tell me you are wearing protection in your left ear 😎? Pre and Master at noon yikes 😉. Sounds incredible, makes me want to breakout the THD BiValve again

  • @Mssrmikeone
    @Mssrmikeone 3 роки тому +1

    May have missed this. What is difference between Coldwater Canyon and Laurel Canyon amps?

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      The Laurel Canyon is definitely more vintage inspired 60s/70s sounding amp while the Coldwater Canyon is a bit more of a rock amp that stays tighter when you push the gain. It can still get great clean tones though with the gain set lower, so it just depends on your application. Thanks so much for checking out the video!

  • @theboozecannon
    @theboozecannon 3 роки тому

    What's the song at 6:15? Pretty sure I've heard it before, but cant quite place it.

  • @Skoora
    @Skoora 2 роки тому

    What happened to this amp. Did it become the Laurel Canyon or just disappear altogether?

  • @che2335
    @che2335 3 роки тому

    Great tones Ive got a Ceritone Muchless on order cant wait!

  • @colejustesen
    @colejustesen 3 роки тому +1

    I love your videos! Seriously, have given me such a desire to get a Matchless. I have been looking at the Laurel Canyon and the Chieftain. That said this Coldwater Canyon sounds really good. Between the Coldwater and the Laurel, which would you be more inclined to use? Also, I see that you are using a Neumann TLM102. I have been thinking of grabbing one, any reason why I shouldn't? Thanks for the amazing demos!!!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Cole! The Laurel Canyon is definitely more vintage inspired 60s/70s sounding amp while the Coldwater Canyon is a bit more of a rock amp that stays tighter when you push the gain. It can still get great clean tones though with the gain set lower, so it just depends on your application. As for the TLM102, it's definitely a great little mic. I initially got it for vocals a few years ago but tried it as a second mic on a guitar cab and dug the sound. Coincidentally, I've seen a few other folks on UA-cam starting to use them now on guitars as well. Thanks for checking out the video!

    • @colejustesen
      @colejustesen 3 роки тому

      @@ZachWish I am guessing you meant to say the Coldwater Canyon is more of the rock amp (based off your demos). I have been thinking about the Audio-Technica AT4047 too, but the TLM102 caught my eye. Thanks again for the awesome demos.

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      @@colejustesen Ah! Yeah, just edited that. Coldwater is rockier amp of the two. Thanks!

  • @dannyllerenatv8635
    @dannyllerenatv8635 3 роки тому

    A 6v6 offering from matchless and I might just have to place an order

    • @clemguitar63
      @clemguitar63 3 роки тому

      Not their first amp to run on 6V6 power tubes!
      www.matchlessamplifiers.com/amplifiers-and-cabinets/laurel-canyon

  • @shisat832
    @shisat832 3 роки тому +1

    Lovefool!!!!!!!!

  • @david_farmer
    @david_farmer 3 роки тому

    Another great demo - keep 'em comin! Can anyone help me out with the song at 1:45? I know I know it but I'm drawing a blank...

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! That's "No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age. All riffs are in the video description.

    • @david_farmer
      @david_farmer 3 роки тому +1

      @@ZachWish Thanks and sorry I missed it in the description. I admit I forgot to look there and was scouring the comments to see if it was mentioned. Killer demo!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      @@david_farmer No worries! Just letting you know if you were curious about any others. Thanks for checking out the video!

  • @marc-andreroussel8084
    @marc-andreroussel8084 3 роки тому

    Great demo!, Can you get a clean sound at high volume?

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much. It can stay pretty clean at a loud volume, but if you were playing with a loud drummer and wanted crystal clean tones, you might struggle a bit. This is a great amp to set with a crunchy tone and use your guitar's volume to control the amount of gain. Really dynamic. Thanks for watching!

  • @GusCastanedaDesign
    @GusCastanedaDesign 3 роки тому

    Is this a similar amp to the Laurel Canyon? I couldn't find anything on their site.

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +3

      I think Matchless is releasing some additional details/specs soon. Having played both the Coldwater Canyon & the Laurel Canyon, this amp is a bit higher gain and stays tighter when the gain is pushed as opposed to the Laurel Canyon which is much more of a vintage voicing. Definitely a super cool amp though. Thanks for checking out the video!

  • @ibnsina9486
    @ibnsina9486 3 роки тому +4

    Not the most important thing, for sure, but I love how Matchless amps look

  • @mohawkbear8768
    @mohawkbear8768 3 роки тому

    Amp sounds alright. The tele and lp stole the show 👌

  • @evanrogerson8137
    @evanrogerson8137 2 роки тому

    Hey Zach - There's such little documentation on the Coldwater Canyon. Is it fair to say this is the Laurel Canyon with a cascading gain stage? Debating between the two and want to make sure I understand if it's MORE Laurel canyon or something else entirely! Thanks dude and amazing playing

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Evan! It's been a while since I've played the Coldwater Canyon, but I'd say that description isn't far off. It's definitely a hard amp to classify. Got it's own unique thing going on. I don't know about the differences in the circuit designs between the two, so I'd be hesitant to say for sure. The Coldwater Canyon definitely stays tighter than the Laurel Canyon when you push the gain. The Laurel Canyon has that 60's / 70's thing going on. The folks at Matchless are super helpful though, so I'd probably reach out if you were interested. Thanks for checking out the video!

    • @evanrogerson8137
      @evanrogerson8137 2 роки тому

      @@ZachWish Awesome buddy. Great cover post in IG today!

  • @Trafffic1092
    @Trafffic1092 3 роки тому

    Once again, I've gotta leave a comment about that Sheraton. What a ridiculously good sounding guitar. Do you have some more info about it? I'm thinking I should sell an old beater Les Paul Studio to buy one. Made in Korea? China? Year? Stock pickups or aftermarket? Great demo all around.

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Thanks! It's a stock 2016 Epiphone Sheraton II Pro made in Korea.

  • @devilslide01
    @devilslide01 3 роки тому

    I can’t find this- is it now the Laurel Canyon? Great demo , and I’m not necessarily a 6V6 guy

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! This is the new Matchless Coldwater Canyon that has yet to be officially released but is coming soon. It's a bit higher gain than the Laurel Canyon which is a bit more vintage voiced. Thanks so much for checking out the video!

    • @devilslide01
      @devilslide01 3 роки тому

      @@ZachWish those amps sound so nice, no wonder they are called Matchless

  • @charlestompkin6772
    @charlestompkin6772 3 роки тому

    Zach excellent demo. What differences did you find between the Coldwater Canyon and the Laurel Canyon?

    • @clemguitar63
      @clemguitar63 3 роки тому +1

      I would interested to know myself, unfortunately the Matchless website has no info on the Coldwater Canyon, yet!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому +1

      The Coldwater Canyon is more of a gainy rock amp where the Laurel Canyon has that 60's/70's vintage voicing to my ears. You can push the gain much higher on the Coldwater and keep things tight where the Laurel Canyon has that looser vintage bottom end. There's more clean headroom on the Laurel Canyon as well. I'd look at it like: Laurel Canyon = pristine cleans up through 70s amounts of distortion. Coldwater Canyon = pushed/touch sensitive cleans up through high gain rock (not metal) distortion. They both have that classic Matchless bark, bite, and addictive feel, so it just kind of depends on your playing style and what kind of tones you're going for. Thanks so much for checking out the video!

    • @charlestompkin6772
      @charlestompkin6772 3 роки тому

      ​@@ZachWish Thanks, I appreciate your comparison. They both seem like great amps. I was lucky enough to pick up a Laurel Canyon about a month ago- it sounds like an absolute dream!

  • @gregwehler6696
    @gregwehler6696 3 роки тому

    I know this is meant to be a rock amp, and it sounds great for that, but how are the cleans? Can it get loud and stay clean? Great playing BTW!

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Thanks Greg! It can get pretty loud and stay clean, but you'd probably have a tough time keeping the amp pristine clean and compete with a decently loud drummer. With the gain set super low and the volume & master cranked, you'll get those glassy/chimey/dynamic cleans. Definitely meant to be a gainier amp in my opinion though where you roll back your guitar's volume knob to clean it up a bit. Really dig the amp though, super unique and really fun to play. Thanks so much for checking out the video!

    • @gregwehler6696
      @gregwehler6696 3 роки тому

      @@ZachWish Thanks for the reply, I hope to try out both the LC and the CC in the future, Thanks for the great demos.

  • @daughtersofdivorce6803
    @daughtersofdivorce6803 10 місяців тому

    Shit. Between this and the C-30 I don't think I have heard a better amp available in the current market.
    This one comes SO close to the rare Fender 5F4 with 6V6's, probably the only non-EL84 amp to sit in my top spot. Until hearing this one...

  • @vladzubac5360
    @vladzubac5360 3 роки тому +1

    the Andy Timmons intro! that's all!

  • @SkullCity
    @SkullCity 3 роки тому +1

    I know that you need me

  • @hootowl6354
    @hootowl6354 Рік тому

    This must be called the Laurel Canyon now. There is no Coldwater Canyon on the Matchless site. Probably some type of trademark infringement.

  • @miguelferrariart
    @miguelferrariart 3 роки тому +1

    Great job

    • @ZachWish
      @ZachWish  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Miguel!