@@fbaraky660 after 15 years of hiatus i started to play again, and this time i found a Blackstar S1 45w combo with 2 12" celestions for cheap and bought it. Nice amp
I know right. Never watched this channel before but fuck me it's nice to see thing used for what it's supposed to be used for. I get tired of everyone playing blues licks and talking about how well amps clean up. It's not that kind of amp! Yet 90% of reviews do just that
I had never heard of Drab Majesty before but loved the chords and tone so much I looked up Dot in the Sky and now have gone through their whole catalog and am hooked!
Never watched this channel before but fuck me it's nice to see the thing used for what it's supposed to be used for. I get tired of everyone playing blues licks and talking about how well amps clean up. It's not that kind of amp! Yet 90% of reviews do just that *Edit. I picked up one of these a few months back and was just looking for videos for tone setting tips when I came across this.
Dude so many people are demo’ing amps through UA Ox boxes now with simulated cabs it’s really hard to get an idea of what things actually sound like. Love your channel because you don’t do that and what we hear in your recordings even though it’s through UA-cam, is authentic and pretty much what you are going to get. Just want to say thank you man and you rock brother! 🙏🏻💪🏻🤘🏻
i completely agree... but i think what it mostly means is recording a cab properly is not that. you see some demos with a 57 right in the center of the cone which sound horribly bright, etc.
After growing too old, I found that it's not a surprise. When I was younger, I really thought his studio sound for Enema and TOYPAJ was his Strat with an SD Invader through a Triple Rectifier - turns out they're mostly Les Paul's through a Silver Jubilee. Not many probably know this.
@@guitarexpert2245 just Tom, and live (Mark was using a Mesa Boogie head at one point in 1997). It was reported that their producer Jerry Finn hated the sound of the Mesa Boogie amps, so he always brought his collection of amps to the studio when they were recording. I read in an interview with one of the engineers who worked with blink-182 in the studio that Tom was using mainly Les Pauls through a Silver Jubilee during the recording sessions, although it was not clear as to what extent it was used, but they also used a lot of different amps in the studio. Maybe the Mesa was used for a specific purpose during those sessions? That we probably may not know.
I bought one of these a couple weeks ago but I'm still waiting for my new cab to arrive so I'm just living vicariously through youtube demos until I can play it 😩
One of many things that attracted me to buying my Friedman BE and SmallBox is being able to get those great tones at a manageable volume, even with 50 and 100 watt amps. Although I've always wanted a JCM 800 and have had my eye on this amp for the reasons you mentioned. It's on my radar, but I haven't quite committed yet. Nice playing and good information. Amp sounds real good.
Sounds awesome. And that Gretsch Falcon Richard Fortus' signature looks and sound great too. Love your playing on all this, I like how tight you play the rhythm stuff.
Even as mainly a hard rock and metal guy, I have been in love with Dot The Sky since the first time I heard it when it came out. I’ve seen them a few times live.
Awesome playing as always! A big heck yeah for Dot in the Sky, sounds great on the Gretsch
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Yum! Been eyeing that amp for some time now. Might just pull the trigger on it. Hey, a request: How about a studio tour of your setup (gear)? Would be fun and informative!
Thanks Lars! I'm in the process of changing up a few things at the moment (have a dying computer and a supremely shitty desk) but I'll see what I can do. Appreciate you checking out the video!
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@@ZachWish Ah best of luck w the upgrades and hope to see something studio related when you're done and happy :)
You did something that VERY few other people have done with this amp, and that's show off the clean channel, which I thought was non-existent until this video. WOW. It sounded great with that strat! I'm trying to get the Nuno Bettencourt tone (from the 1st Extreme album) at bedroom volumes, which he apparently go by hitting a JCM800 with a RAT pedal. I can handle that part of it (if it truly has those 800 characteristics). That said, he didn't say anything about whole "learning how to play" thing....so I may have a slight hangup with that end of things. But, the JCM800 and a RAT pedal I can definitely handle. Thanks for the great demo, brother!👍
Sounds like it's bigger brother to me.🤷 Always wanted to try one of these as it would be the perfect size for my small home studio. Excellent riffage, as always. 👍🤘
Killer as always dude! Man, I'd love to see what you can do with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII, the old Thunderverb and so on. All of the Mastodon riffs... Also, slow car fast anology = best analogy.
I am personally not knowing a lot about those amps, but I just keep coming back and watch this video because of his amazing guitar solo. the way he played make me fall in love with Marshall.
I used to have a JCM 800 2203x head + 1960AV cab. It was the best sounding rig I ever had. From everything ive heard in demos, this SC20 sounds every bit as good.
Definitely! I think it could hang in a band practice situation depending on the band, but if your band is pretty damn loud, it's asking a lot of the amp. When I tried it out, I could see it working in a pinch, but the volume was maxed out and it wouldn't have been able to clean up much when you're pushing it that hard. Still a killer amp, and for playing at home, I'd rather play this 20W than the 100W head. Thanks for checking out the video!
I’m late to this party, but as a sub > your channel, you’re band’s lucky to have you & that FMan GPearl nearly stole the show, THX for turning us onto that! 👏
Around The Fur sounded menacing, I have the mini Jub version of this 20watt series but I love this JCM 800 version. I tried it at GC once and loved it. (Even if it wasn’t my gear/pedalboard with it)
Better than the 100w- I don’t know it depends on what you need but that amp sounds awesome! I’m still loving that Gretsch, too. So cool. And the black custom LP w uncovered buckers always makes me smile.
Killer demo and playing, as usual! I had one of these, way too loud for home use - unless you keep the master low. Pretty much same as a 2204 - with smaller iron and less punch.
I have this amp and really like it. I like your videos Zach because you set the amps in their sweet spots. This amp comes alive when the pre-amp is set between 6 and 8. I’ve seen other reviewers including a big one in England that set the preamp at 12oclock and say it’s just a good amp…. But they aren’t even hitting the sweet spot.
Excellent video showing a wide range of this amp's capabilities! I have one and i'm very happy with it. Your drummer must pound like the incredible hulk because these are pretty loud, almost a little too loud for a basement. I absolutely love that beautiful black Gretsch, and it sounds killer through the SC20.
Frickin-A, Shiner @ CME and now a Deftones cover by you. 😁 I obsessed over his tone and finally got it, but it never felt right when I tried to play along to the album with that particular song. Now I've got inspiration to try again! A pleasure to watch, as always.
Wow, excellent selection of riffs and phrasing! Love the tone, but I have a suspicion it's mostly your fingers, not the JCM800 🤣. Btw, if anyone got a tight budget and want to get into the Marshall tube tone, I cannot recommend the DSL series enough.
I'd be curious to see what Zach thinks of the Marshall Guv'nor reissue. I'm a big fan MIABs (Marshalls-In-A-Box), and to my ears, it's pretty fantastic. It's never the same thing as the real amp, but I can't play super loud and if it gets close, it's good enough for me.
I just love listening to you play iconic riffs through all these great amps! Your tone always sounds freaking amazing!!!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I played a JCM 800 for years. It's a lot more versatile than most people think.
Agreed, but i found after couple years of using it, that there's something missing....usually some TS to go along with it 😁
What you playing now?
@@fbaraky660 after 15 years of hiatus i started to play again, and this time i found a Blackstar S1 45w combo with 2 12" celestions for cheap and bought it. Nice amp
@@fbaraky660 an amp simulator...lol
@@samborac46 Nice. My brother has a blackstar, pretty good.
Took me forever to figure it out, but JCM800 and 800-style tones are where it’s at. Perfect for clean and gain.
I've had mine for about ten years. In that time I've bought other amps and drifted around a bit but I always keep coming back
I mean I don't know about clean but gain for sure!
Best Part of the clean is when you hear that volume knob roll up
Zach my guy, you always play THE RIGHT RIFFS and dial in THE RIGHT TONE! Love your channel!
Thanks Aaron!
What A-A-Ron said 🤜🤛
I know right. Never watched this channel before but fuck me it's nice to see thing used for what it's supposed to be used for. I get tired of everyone playing blues licks and talking about how well amps clean up. It's not that kind of amp! Yet 90% of reviews do just that
That 'Give Me One Good Reason' playthrough 👌
I had never heard of Drab Majesty before but loved the chords and tone so much I looked up Dot in the Sky and now have gone through their whole catalog and am hooked!
Never watched this channel before but fuck me it's nice to see the thing used for what it's supposed to be used for. I get tired of everyone playing blues licks and talking about how well amps clean up. It's not that kind of amp! Yet 90% of reviews do just that *Edit. I picked up one of these a few months back and was just looking for videos for tone setting tips when I came across this.
Always a pleasure to the ears to hang up on your channel
Thanks so much!
That deftones riff got me. It’s the first song I heard from them back in the day and I was hooked. Great playing as always dude
You always pick the best riffs to play. You're like a kindred spirit for my musical tastes.
Dude so many people are demo’ing amps through UA Ox boxes now with simulated cabs it’s really hard to get an idea of what things actually sound like. Love your channel because you don’t do that and what we hear in your recordings even though it’s through UA-cam, is authentic and pretty much what you are going to get. Just want to say thank you man and you rock brother! 🙏🏻💪🏻🤘🏻
i completely agree... but i think what it mostly means is recording a cab properly is not that. you see some demos with a 57 right in the center of the cone which sound horribly bright, etc.
Thats because the aux is authentic as heck, ultimately.
@@bce3210 the what
@@amaurythewarrior apologies. Correction: The UAD OX
Exactly right!
Didn’t expect to hear blink 182 in this haha but great sounding amp and super tight playing as always!
Thanks so much Nate!
After growing too old, I found that it's not a surprise. When I was younger, I really thought his studio sound for Enema and TOYPAJ was his Strat with an SD Invader through a Triple Rectifier - turns out they're mostly Les Paul's through a Silver Jubilee. Not many probably know this.
@@kurdtjohn interesting! I always thought some of Tom’s tones on that record were a jcm900, very iconic.
Blink uses Mesa Boogie amps
@@guitarexpert2245 just Tom, and live (Mark was using a Mesa Boogie head at one point in 1997). It was reported that their producer Jerry Finn hated the sound of the Mesa Boogie amps, so he always brought his collection of amps to the studio when they were recording. I read in an interview with one of the engineers who worked with blink-182 in the studio that Tom was using mainly Les Pauls through a Silver Jubilee during the recording sessions, although it was not clear as to what extent it was used, but they also used a lot of different amps in the studio. Maybe the Mesa was used for a specific purpose during those sessions? That we probably may not know.
man drown sounded great on this thing, it was nice hearing that awesome pumpkins song!
I bought one of these a couple weeks ago but I'm still waiting for my new cab to arrive so I'm just living vicariously through youtube demos until I can play it 😩
that blink riff was heavenly
Love that Mastodon riff!! Awesome vid as usual
One of many things that attracted me to buying my Friedman BE and SmallBox is being able to get those great tones at a manageable volume, even with 50 and 100 watt amps. Although I've always wanted a JCM 800 and have had my eye on this amp for the reasons you mentioned. It's on my radar, but I haven't quite committed yet. Nice playing and good information. Amp sounds real good.
Thanks so much for the kind words. Friedman amps have the best master volume on the market in my opinion. Good stuff.
The Drab Majesty sounded so good!
Criminally underrated band.
Your playing and tones sound absolutely killer! That gretsch is something special.
Killer vid man! Always know there is gonna be good tones here. Well done.
Thanks so much Brett! Really appreciate it. Hope you're doing well.
Sounds awesome. And that Gretsch Falcon Richard Fortus' signature looks and sound great too. Love your playing on all this, I like how tight you play the rhythm stuff.
Even as mainly a hard rock and metal guy, I have been in love with Dot The Sky since the first time I heard it when it came out. I’ve seen them a few times live.
Perfect timing. I’ve been thinking about the little fella since all retailers can’t seem to get the big boy.
Fantastic demonstration of an amp I bought a couple weeks ago and need time to dial-in...thanks a bunch Zach!
Loving the darkness tunes! Cool little amp for sure
Amazing, as always!
Love that AC/DC Riff Raff thing you threw in there!!!
Totally caught me by surprise when you played Give Me One Good Reason.. such a catchy riff though 👊
Really appreciate the talking part!
Awesome playing as always! A big heck yeah for Dot in the Sky, sounds great on the Gretsch
Yum! Been eyeing that amp for some time now. Might just pull the trigger on it. Hey, a request: How about a studio tour of your setup (gear)? Would be fun and informative!
Seconded! You've got an awesome collection.
I third this!
I fourth it!
Thanks Lars! I'm in the process of changing up a few things at the moment (have a dying computer and a supremely shitty desk) but I'll see what I can do. Appreciate you checking out the video!
@@ZachWish Ah best of luck w the upgrades and hope to see something studio related when you're done and happy :)
You did something that VERY few other people have done with this amp, and that's show off the clean channel, which I thought was non-existent until this video. WOW. It sounded great with that strat! I'm trying to get the Nuno Bettencourt tone (from the 1st Extreme album) at bedroom volumes, which he apparently go by hitting a JCM800 with a RAT pedal. I can handle that part of it (if it truly has those 800 characteristics). That said, he didn't say anything about whole "learning how to play" thing....so I may have a slight hangup with that end of things. But, the JCM800 and a RAT pedal I can definitely handle. Thanks for the great demo, brother!👍
Nuno is such a monster player. Thanks so much for the kind words Phil! Really appreciate it.
Commented just because you played Riff Raff.
Awesome sounds!
DOOD. I did not expect a Drab Majesty riff in a JCM 800 demo but hell yeah sounds awesome!
the Gretsch tones were absolutely perfect. Awesome playing too dude!
Thanks Jack! Really appreciate it.
Priest tone with the hollow body was spot on incredible bite and fat tone
Sounds like it's bigger brother to me.🤷
Always wanted to try one of these as it would be the perfect size for my small home studio.
Excellent riffage, as always. 👍🤘
Killer as always dude!
Man, I'd love to see what you can do with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII, the old Thunderverb and so on. All of the Mastodon riffs...
Also, slow car fast anology = best analogy.
Cool video , Thanks for doing the low input stuff towards the end.
Man, that Fender is beautiful.
Yeah what model is that?
@@xalk311x Fender Made in Japan Modern Jazzmaster
I am personally not knowing a lot about those amps, but I just keep coming back and watch this video because of his amazing guitar solo. the way he played make me fall in love with Marshall.
Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words.
I used to have a JCM 800 2203x head + 1960AV cab. It was the best sounding rig I ever had. From everything ive heard in demos, this SC20 sounds every bit as good.
I've never seen that Jazzmaster before, so beautiful.
Drab Majesty ❤
Amazing playing, man!
Incredible playing. Finaly a demo, that doesn't just show ultra metal but actually clean and melodic playing.
Thanks for the demo! I love this amp. I just wish it could also do the band practice thing also. It would be an absolute dream.
Definitely! I think it could hang in a band practice situation depending on the band, but if your band is pretty damn loud, it's asking a lot of the amp. When I tried it out, I could see it working in a pinch, but the volume was maxed out and it wouldn't have been able to clean up much when you're pushing it that hard. Still a killer amp, and for playing at home, I'd rather play this 20W than the 100W head. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@ZachWish would putting more efficient speakers help with that? It's amazing how much more volume you can get with the right speaker
@@jldkrank Sure! More efficient speakers definitely pump out some additional volume. I was playing it through an EVH 4x12 cab with Vintage 30s.
Bro, that Jazzmaster is SICK!
I’m late to this party, but as a sub > your channel, you’re band’s lucky to have you & that FMan GPearl nearly stole the show, THX for turning us onto that!
👏
Great video, as always!
That is one of the coolest Fenders I've ever seen.
Dude, fine taste in gear and riffs. Came for the amp but subbing for the future. Really wish this amp came in a 50w version though......
JCM 800 2204
Like the above comment says, there's been 50 watt versions floating around for 40 years now.
Marshall, please reissue the 2204!
Would love to see you play through an EVH 5150 iii stealth 50 watt
Zach, one of the best demos of sc20h, even low imput… no doubts….
I wish to see your demo of sv20h….
6:30 when you're cycling through the city at night! An awesome riff!
Around The Fur sounded menacing, I have the mini Jub version of this 20watt series but I love this JCM 800 version. I tried it at GC once and loved it. (Even if it wasn’t my gear/pedalboard with it)
Welcome to my home. In my living room are two giant stacks of amplification and a rack full of guitars.
(Oh, and behind them is my fireplace)
👍🇨🇦
Cool intro. ☮️
I gotta get one of these! I’m digging the mini-versions of these classic amps coming-out. Perfect for project studios.
Always throwing in those Darkness songs! 👊🏻
12.6k subs only? Truly criminal. Zach you deserve so many more. Always enjoy your stellar demos.
I have one. They’re awesome. Also chiming in to say, I Love your work Zach.
that Gretsch sounds so good
Better than the 100w- I don’t know it depends on what you need but that amp sounds awesome! I’m still loving that Gretsch, too. So cool. And the black custom LP w uncovered buckers always makes me smile.
Killer demo!!
You had me at “Blood and Thunder” 😏
🐋
Sounds glorious! Awesome playing too as usual
Love that silver burst
Killer demo and playing, as usual! I had one of these, way too loud for home use - unless you keep the master low. Pretty much same as a 2204 - with smaller iron and less punch.
We need more mgl videos. God I love that amp.
Brilliant Zach. Cheers.
I have this amp and really like it. I like your videos Zach because you set the amps in their sweet spots. This amp comes alive when the pre-amp is set between 6 and 8. I’ve seen other reviewers including a big one in England that set the preamp at 12oclock and say it’s just a good amp…. But they aren’t even hitting the sweet spot.
Great demo!!
sick crunch tone
Excellent demo!
Reminds me of my Lovepedal Redhead tone, delicious.
Excellent video showing a wide range of this amp's capabilities!
I have one and i'm very happy with it. Your drummer must pound like the incredible hulk because these are pretty loud, almost a little too loud for a basement.
I absolutely love that beautiful black Gretsch, and it sounds killer through the SC20.
Great playing! My channel was a guitar channel as well, before I switched to buying cameras instead of tube amps 😉
Hah! Small world. 📸
that deftness riff at 5 mins. good taste
That first guitar. Greenish…. Jazzmaster shape guitar in olive. Ohhh dear… what a beautiful guitar.
nice guitar collection. amp sounds great
Great hand tone!
Killing it as always. Hoping to hear some Opeth on the next one! Maybe something from the new album ICV?
Frickin-A, Shiner @ CME and now a Deftones cover by you. 😁
I obsessed over his tone and finally got it, but it never felt right when I tried to play along to the album with that particular song. Now I've got inspiration to try again!
A pleasure to watch, as always.
I checked out that Shiner video as well. So awesome. Thanks for the kind words Christian!
That sounds so crazy awesome!
Man i love these demoes! Can you do one with the Marshall DSL1 pls! 🙏
Sounds great, as usual. You always get amazing tone. 🤘
Thanks so much Craig!
Awesomr playing man!! Can someone please tell me the name of the very first tune in the video, it was hypnotizing
Incredible playing and sound!
Thanks so much!
Sounds amazing
It sounds awesome, indeed, great video ! 🙏😽❤️
you make me want to buy this amp RIGHT NOW!!!!
Finishing with Drown 😍🖤
Nice to hear a bit of Judas priest in there! Awesome video
Wow, excellent selection of riffs and phrasing! Love the tone, but I have a suspicion it's mostly your fingers, not the JCM800 🤣. Btw, if anyone got a tight budget and want to get into the Marshall tube tone, I cannot recommend the DSL series enough.
I'd be curious to see what Zach thinks of the Marshall Guv'nor reissue. I'm a big fan MIABs (Marshalls-In-A-Box), and to my ears, it's pretty fantastic. It's never the same thing as the real amp, but I can't play super loud and if it gets close, it's good enough for me.
YEAHHH finally not another "blues" review ROOOOOCK OOOOONNNN 😎🤘🏽
Respect for Deftones maaaaan👍👍👍👍
Finally someone playing a gretsch the way it’s meant to be played!
Giiiiive meeeeee One goooood reaaasooOooOoooon 😊❤
Nice demo thanks 👌
Beautiful 👏🤘
Sounds great but does it lack low end thump?