The Laney is like, 'I'm much clearer and in your face." The Recto is like, 'I'm laid back, and I'm just bad to the bone' - although on some licks it was a bit indistinct.
How I'd love to hear one for these with the Ironheart vs Runt 50! Loved both these videos and preferred those two amps by a huge margin over the Boogie. A shootout between those two would be very interesting. Your riffs rule and really demonstrate the range of these amps. Thanks!
@TriCrow Studios you're the man Ryan. I just wanted to say your shootouts have definitely steered me towards some great amps. Your riffs are awesome in the most metal ways. High gain is definitely life for me (and yes I add od pedals haha) Keep up the good work.
Great playing. The Laney wins this shootout for having a superior voicing, emphasizing all the right frequencies. Mesa Rectos always sound hollow lacking in the midrange (the most crucial part of the tone) while being all-in on the low end (the least important thing for guitar in a band/mix).
The Mesa does have a fatter sound to it, of course it does, it's a Mesa Rectifier, but what this comparison really shows is that the Laney holds up splendidly as its own high-gain amp option, and shouldn't be overlooked
This video just popped up in my feed… Great comparison, what difference! Are you shure you did not use a Metal Zone pedal with a sticker “Dual Rectifier”?
Awesome, great comparison! I love my IRT-120, and was debating getting a Mesa as a secondary amp, with an AB/Y.. I still am wondering how they would sound combined, when eq’d to counteract each other.. Props to you and the video, rock on bro!
Unfortunately I don't write down or save my settings. I'm also Notorious for changing my settings all the time. For the Rectifiers that I own I generally start with Bass at around 9 O'Clock, Mids around 1 O'Clock, Treble around 2 O'Clock, Presence at Noon ,Gain around 10 O'Clock, and Master goes up until I can feel the walls in my Cabinet Room shaking from the Control Room. That's generally a starting point and I adjust to taste from there. Sometimes I use a TS9, sometimes not. I have 34 Amps so sweet spots come and go from Amp to Amp. Cheers -Ryan
I think they both sound great but for different reasons. The Ironheart was clearer and much better mids, but that Mesa had the tightest controlled gain by a mile. I think the Laney would be more useful in more situations. I own an Ironheart and a JCM800 and now I want a Mesa! Damn you and your amazing tone! 😉
It’s not that the Dual Rectifier didn’t sound good. It certainly did. But the Ironheart 120 really stood out in this comparison and that speaks to how underrated it is in the market.
Such a cool demo. Of all the amps ive owned, the laney records the best. It does need a boost pedal for saturated lead sounds, i think it has less gain stages than say a 5150. but that is also its strength, you can get clear and open high gain sounds that arent buzzy.
Slacks are extremely comfortable and allow "The Metal" to flow properly... I guess most people think it's leather, Jeans, Tattoos and weird piercings. Who knew. Cheers -Ryan
Mention that the Recto is like 4-5 time more expensive than the ironheart. Why I see this video 4 weeks after release? Please go on with this type of content. Only high gain comparison of different amps. Even the cheap amps like ironheart and valveking. Not everybody can buy a Engl, Mesa…
Pricing really depends on where you live. Here, in Canada, the Dual Rectifier is almost double the price, rather than 4-5 times the pricing. I believe I have somewhere between 80-100 of these types of videos on this channel. Cheers -Ryan
Used Laney in Europe is maybe 400-500. I think. Now this amp is THE affordable amp for metal? Now I would also mention ENGL Screamer and Thunder in this category. Of course used JCM 900 is also very affordable in Europe. Then there are also the older Laneys like the VH100R. Bying Recto is just plain stupidity. In Europe. You could get a high end ENGL and still have money. And the ENGL is guaranteed to sound more metal than the Recto.
That laney sounds better than I expected.
I preferred the Lionheart. The Mesa sounds way too scooped and fizzed out for my liking. Nice shootout!
Perfect! The exact shootout i was looking for! Thanks man!
Absolutely spectacular. No words can express well enough how fantastic this shootout felt to listen to. Incredible playing, keep it up o7
I always appreciate the new riffs in every video. Well done!
The Laney is like, 'I'm much clearer and in your face." The Recto is like, 'I'm laid back, and I'm just bad to the bone' - although on some licks it was a bit indistinct.
I'm a recto fan and still am after listening to this. 🤟
How I'd love to hear one for these with the Ironheart vs Runt 50! Loved both these videos and preferred those two amps by a huge margin over the Boogie. A shootout between those two would be very interesting. Your riffs rule and really demonstrate the range of these amps. Thanks!
It’s on the list! I don’t generally make High Gain Shootouts in the summer, though. But I will be making more of them around November. Cheers -Ryan
Solid video! How's the Ironheart compare to a 6505+ for you?
That comparison is on the "To Do" list. More than likely within the next 2 weeks. Cheers -Ryan
@TriCrow Studios you're the man Ryan. I just wanted to say your shootouts have definitely steered me towards some great amps. Your riffs are awesome in the most metal ways. High gain is definitely life for me (and yes I add od pedals haha) Keep up the good work.
Great playing. The Laney wins this shootout for having a superior voicing, emphasizing all the right frequencies. Mesa Rectos always sound hollow lacking in the midrange (the most crucial part of the tone) while being all-in on the low end (the least important thing for guitar in a band/mix).
I think that these two would complimemt each other well on an album. Laney for lead guitar and dual rec for rhythm
The Mesa does have a fatter sound to it, of course it does, it's a Mesa Rectifier, but what this comparison really shows is that the Laney holds up splendidly as its own high-gain amp option, and shouldn't be overlooked
I love when people try to tell me that the Ironheart is a bad amp hahahaha! It does EVERYTHING and really well! Cheers -Ryan
frankly, I have always found Laney amps to be badass
Great channel dude even better playing. Mesa makes me smile every time when enters. Proudly own a Multi-Watt and a Triple rec.
This video just popped up in my feed…
Great comparison, what difference!
Are you shure you did not use a Metal Zone pedal with a sticker “Dual Rectifier”?
Awesome, great comparison! I love my IRT-120, and was debating getting a Mesa as a secondary amp, with an AB/Y..
I still am wondering how they would sound combined, when eq’d to counteract each other.. Props to you and the video, rock on bro!
I gotta record with my triple rectifier. Your sound is really good. What are your settings with rectifier ? Présence ? No mid ?
Unfortunately I don't write down or save my settings. I'm also Notorious for changing my settings all the time. For the Rectifiers that I own I generally start with Bass at around 9 O'Clock, Mids around 1 O'Clock, Treble around 2 O'Clock, Presence at Noon ,Gain around 10 O'Clock, and Master goes up until I can feel the walls in my Cabinet Room shaking from the Control Room. That's generally a starting point and I adjust to taste from there. Sometimes I use a TS9, sometimes not. I have 34 Amps so sweet spots come and go from Amp to Amp. Cheers -Ryan
Have the laney 120 on full stack love it, have the 300w version too, also the winner to me is price few hundred compared to nearly £3000 ....
I think they both sound great but for different reasons. The Ironheart was clearer and much better mids, but that Mesa had the tightest controlled gain by a mile. I think the Laney would be more useful in more situations. I own an Ironheart and a JCM800 and now I want a Mesa! Damn you and your amazing tone! 😉
It’s not that the Dual Rectifier didn’t sound good. It certainly did. But the Ironheart 120 really stood out in this comparison and that speaks to how underrated it is in the market.
No.the dual rectifier was the best at riffs hands down.the laney better for leads
Such a cool demo. Of all the amps ive owned, the laney records the best. It does need a boost pedal for saturated lead sounds, i think it has less gain stages than say a 5150. but that is also its strength, you can get clear and open high gain sounds that arent buzzy.
Laney turn to take over.
I was into MB DR sound.
Right now I'm a fan of Laney IR.
Thank you. 🙏🏽🙂
Man I just really love the scooped sound....
Dual recto is too specific sounding amp, but i have a question, what amps exist with same mid scoop as recto but with "less agressive " sound ?
Laney GH100 or GH50
I wanted to like the ironheart more, but the mesa boogie is the one that gave me that punch in the gut
Laney all the way🤘
The Mesa really sounds heavy 🤘🏻
Ironheart for the win. That’s exactly why I bought one.
Laney for me 🎸
owned a vh100r, and had a buddys dual rec rev1 for two years. run in stereo, perfect match. laney treble and mids in the face, mesa oomph
Nothing can beat the Mesa.
Listening to the riffs 🤘 can’t focus on the amps. Noice
I am actually surprised that these actually sound different. Laney wins here. And that is awesome too, because it is way cheaper amp.
British VS American. The Mid-Focus is always different. Variety is always great! Cheers -Ryan
Just for your rock face you deserve a like🧨
I want them both in stereo
If it’s one guitar in a band I think the Mesa would sound great. If you need to cut through with another guitarist the Laney is my pick.
woww 🙀💯 laney $$
So I’m not the only dude who plays metal wearing slacks and a polo.
Slacks are extremely comfortable and allow "The Metal" to flow properly... I guess most people think it's leather, Jeans, Tattoos and weird piercings. Who knew. Cheers -Ryan
Ironheart FTW
Mention that the Recto is like 4-5 time more expensive than the ironheart. Why I see this video 4 weeks after release? Please go on with this type of content. Only high gain comparison of different amps. Even the cheap amps like ironheart and valveking. Not everybody can buy a Engl, Mesa…
Pricing really depends on where you live. Here, in Canada, the Dual Rectifier is almost double the price, rather than 4-5 times the pricing. I believe I have somewhere between 80-100 of these types of videos on this channel. Cheers -Ryan
Used Laney in Europe is maybe 400-500. I think. Now this amp is THE affordable amp for metal? Now I would also mention ENGL Screamer and Thunder in this category. Of course used JCM 900 is also very affordable in Europe. Then there are also the older Laneys like the VH100R. Bying Recto is just plain stupidity. In Europe. You could get a high end ENGL and still have money. And the ENGL is guaranteed to sound more metal than the Recto.
I checked it was 500-600 euros. But I was close.
If you run both of them stereo sound will be complete
Laney...
Mesa!
laney is better