Lets talk amps...

[jgcable]

So what times the gig I'm interested to hear how this turns out.

I jgot back from the gig. The amp was killer. It took me less than 5 minutes to dial in a clean, heavy rhythm and lead tone. I didn't even use my volume pedal. I used the Blackface for clean, the Recto for rhythm and the XTC for solo's. It worked out great. I put a Yamaha SPX90II delay in the parrallel loop and it worked perfectly. My tone was totally killer.

[Hellbat]

The question is did your bandmates do a facepalm when you showed up with a new head?

[jgcable]

This just confirms that I love the Recitifer tone.
What amazes me so far about the RM100 is how accurate the preamps sound to the original amps. The Blackface really does sound and feel like a Fender. The Rectifier is tight with big bottom and the XTC is pure ecstacy to play guitar solo's through.
The notes jump out in the mix and the sustain is outstanding. I especially like how the amp responds to rolling the guitar volume down.
It was an instant hit and it took minutes to dial in. I just used base line average settings on all of the modules.

[jgcable]

The question is did your bandmates do a facepalm when you showed up with a new head?

They told me I was completely insane. I told them that even thought the Trademark 300 is a great amp.. really great... this one is even greater and when I get tired of it I can get different modules and turn it into a different amp.
I really want to try the SL+ mod and the 1086 Mailman Mod that Pete does. I also heard a clip of the AC30 Vox with Top Boost and its really outstanding.
This Randall MTS series is really incredible. I can't believe I never tried one before. Extremely high quality boutique tones.

[lhrocker]

John,

I told you that you'd love the amp. So, do you think this ones a keeper?

I jgot back from the gig. The amp was killer. It took me less than 5 minutes to dial in a clean, heavy rhythm and lead tone. I didn't even use my volume pedal. I used the Blackface for clean, the Recto for rhythm and the XTC for solo's. It worked out great. I put a Yamaha SPX90II delay in the parrallel loop and it worked perfectly. My tone was totally killer.

[jgcable]

John,

I told you that you'd love the amp. So, do you think this ones a keeper?

I just need to hire a fulltime roadie to carry that head. Holy crap is it heavy.
Pete, its a great amp. Now wonder so many pro's use it. Its literally the talk of the forum over at Grailtone for years now!!
Its awesome. After one live gig I can't find a single weakness in it.

Its also completely silent.

[jgcable]

Another think I would like to mention.... I would overall rate the tone of this amp as it stands with Blackface, Recto and XTC modules in it as better sounding than any amp I have ever owned.... and I have owned a "few" amps. ...lol...

[toxikdeth]

You described the tone of the recto module as tight. I do not consider rectos tight at all. Would this make the module an improvement over the real recto?

[jgcable]

You described the tone of the recto module as tight. I do not consider rectos tight at all. Would this make the module an improvement over the real recto?

Yes... this is what a rectifier is supposed to sound like. Palm muting is tight and focused yet is sounds just like a Dual Rectifier. The cool think is that its not a model of a rectifier... its the real thing... only better. Completely silent too. No hiss at all. The XTC is a great compliment to it.

[toxikdeth]

Yes... this is what a rectifier is supposed to sound like. Palm muting is tight and focused yet is sounds just like a Dual Rectifier. The cool think is that its not a model of a rectifier... its the real thing... only better. Completely silent too. No hiss at all. The XTC is a great compliment to it.

These sound so amazing. I can have a fender clean sound modded Marshall and a xtc. I tried one b4 and it didnt sound great I forgot wich module I played but I didn't get to turn it up loud at all. I don't want gas again I thought my splawn was going to solve that. If I could get fender clean. Splawn rythem and Herbert lead I'd be sold but they don't make the second 2.

[lhrocker]

There are people who mod modules as well as build new module based on "boutique" amps. I know that Pete (twisteramps) does a Mesa Mark series and Salvation does a Framus Cobra, so there may be new modules that will come up to meet your needs.

These sound so amazing. I can have a fender clean sound modded Marshall and a xtc. I tried one b4 and it didnt sound great I forgot wich module I played but I didn't get to turn it up loud at all. I don't want gas again I thought my splawn was going to solve that. If I could get fender clean. Splawn rythem and Herbert lead I'd be sold but they don't make the second 2.

[toxikdeth]

There are people who mod modules as well as build new module based on "boutique" amps. I know that Pete (twisteramps) does a Mesa Mark series and Salvation does a Framus Cobra, so there may be new modules that will come up to meet your needs.

Thanks for the info a may have to look into one. Twister amps site says he'll do custom modules.

[roodyrocker]

I've been offline for a few days, wish I saw this thread earlier. I have several amps you mentioned including the RM100. Its easy to dial in and its loop is much friendlier than my Bogner Uberschall's loop. I use the Blackface module for clean and mainly the XTC for everything else. I also have stock as well as Pete modded XTC and SL+ modules. Pete does fantastic work on these. The RM100 is an addiction with those modules, I have Brown, 1086, Clean, Tweed, Vox, Ultra, Ultra Lead, Recto (now called Treadplate), Mr. Scary. You just keep collecting them.

[Jack Napalm]

I have a Lynch Box, which is basically a RM100 with EL34s and a few tweaks. Love it. I have been using it in rehearsals the last few weeks. It is amazingly silent. I am running a KH2, Mr Scary and Super V. Looking at picking up a 1087 at some point.

[jgcable]

Its so silent I didn't even think it was on. Also... even at extremely low volume... dare to say... bedroom levels, it sounds amazing, thick with tons of tone.
I really was blown away within 5 minutes. My bandmates were really digging it. Many people at the gig said it was the best guitar tone I have ever had and believe me... I have had "several".
I want to get all the Lynchbox modules and throw EL34's in it and take it for a spin... DOKKEN style.
I also can't wait to take the SL+ for a test drive. This amp sounds even better than all the clips online.