This completely changed how I thought about guitar amps.0:00 - Intro1:32 - Bias Type2:22 - Rectifier Type3:17 - Power Tube Type4:27 - Preamp Tube Type6:05 - ...
Don’t. The amplifiers tone circuit was always what determines the tone of its sound, but even if you can dial several amps to sound the same there’s a value to having the same range of sound provided by yours.
It’s the reason comparison videos like these don’t do control sweep comparisons or use the foot switches like normal people do.
If you still feel bad, buy a quality clone to gig with and keep your antique safe at home (where it can appreciate in value).
As someone who owns an old tube amp this video singlehandedly ruined me :deeper-sadness:
Vintage stuff is still cool af, it just doesn't necessarily sound "better"
tackle box go brrrrrr
Don’t. The amplifiers tone circuit was always what determines the tone of its sound, but even if you can dial several amps to sound the same there’s a value to having the same range of sound provided by yours.
It’s the reason comparison videos like these don’t do control sweep comparisons or use the foot switches like normal people do.
If you still feel bad, buy a quality clone to gig with and keep your antique safe at home (where it can appreciate in value).