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This is a very simple video clip I made for Davey to demonstrate the sound of my 1986 Pro-Tube 30 (single channel, 3x 12AX7, 2x 6V6), with and without the pull boosts on the EQ. There are a few Pro-Tube amps floating out there, and I think that they are a great bargain - without the boost, they sound a bit like a modded Marshall; with the EQs boosted, it has a very modern/Soldano sound. For the money, a Pro-Tube a 4x12 cabinet is a great way to step into an all-tube, UK-made rock head that sounds great for hard rock and metal.

I had all of the EQ controls dimed for this clip, preamp gain dimed, hi sensitivity input, and master volume about 7.5 - 8.

Sorry about the sun glare on the video; it was very bright out today!

Note that this clip is just guitar amp Hot Plate attenuation, nothing else. Please excuse the lame playing, too.

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If you look carefully, you can see my Kamikaze on the table behind me, which was getting a string change ...

Sounds great to me Twilight, but then I am a sucker for a Laney.

It has the right amount of gain, and doesn't need distortion to cover it up.
EDIT: I'll bump it again in a bit for Davey, as long as he doesn't tell me to walk on by. j/k

Yep that def sounds like a Laney! My VC isnt that far from that sound really.

Thanx, gents.

Only 2 replies ... my playing must've been off more than I thought!

Playing was just fine Ben

I had me one of those 30 watt Laney combos w/ the closed back. was a decent sounding amp, but 6v6's just didn't do it for me...it got buzzy/grainy when cranked...not as smooth as EL84/34s.

But you are right, compared to alot of modern quot;crapquot; low to mid priced tube amps they offer today (with a few exceptions), it's a great deal if ya can find one..get some good tubes in it, and it will make some good sounds.


Originally Posted by wixedmordsEDIT: I'll bump it again in a bit for Davey, as long as he doesn't tell me to walk on by. j/k a bit more

hAhaHAHAHAHAHahahahaAHAHAHAHAHaHaHaHAhahaAHHAHAthat was just to show me the amp is in working order.
if you think i wont scoop it up, then you must think me crazyi got one more vid that ben sent me and the amp is just WOW!

thanks again amigo

Is it legal to play outside with that guitar? i'm sure you could take down a few planes.

Awsome amp btw


Originally Posted by TwilightOdysseyThanx, gents.

Only 2 replies ... my playing must've been off more than I thought! I thought it was pretty good actually.

That was a good clip dude, i'm still doing my best to raise the funds for Brows pro tube head. Although i'll be pounding it with a big muff set to max sustain and volume and zero on the tone knob.

Thanx, Kyuss and wixedmords.

Funky P, I have a special lisence from the FAA that allows me to use the guitar within 30,000 feet of a moving aircraft.

Very cool! I`ll call you Warren Van Lynch!


Originally Posted by 51501984Very cool! I`ll call you Warren Van Lynch!

LOL! Thanx!
Remind me to shoot a clip when I'm actually warmed up!!


Originally Posted by TwilightOdyssey
Funky P, I have a special lisence from the FAA that allows me to use the guitar within 30,000 feet of a moving aircraft.

Thats not that close dude.

Hey where can i learn to play like that!! :P Bah, one day i'll get there. Awesome amp, i love my Laney.

Sounded great. Now why can't I get my Laney AOR50 to sound like that? Did you use a quad box or just the speaker in the combo?


Originally Posted by Hames JetfieldSounded great. Now why can't I get my Laney AOR50 to sound like that? Did you use a quad box or just the speaker in the combo?

Thanx, Hames.
The PT30 is a sinlge channel amp head, not a combo. The video clip is the head going into a Rivera 4x12 cabinet. One of the things you have to do to get great sound from any valve head is C R A N K it! Since that's not possible in my NYC apartment, I use a THD Hot Plate attenuator. I basically run the head flat out, and then use the Hot Plate to bring the volume under control.

Of course, guitar and pickup have a big part of the tone, too!

Well played man!

For me the sound was too british but that´s only my point of view

Nice clip! I have messed with my 50 quite a bit and now have the low gain channel sounding extremely plexi like. Really like it and I fully agree that you won't get to the goodness of those amps w/o cranking them 1st. Attenuation is a must if you really want to hear what they can do. It was a hell of a 200.00 score for me.


Originally Posted by StrangeSoundFor me the sound was too british but that´s only my point of view

thats the whole beauty of it


Originally Posted by TwilightOdysseyThanx, Hames.
The PT30 is a sinlge channel amp head, not a combo. The video clip is the head going into a Rivera 4x12 cabinet. One of the things you have to do to get great sound from any valve head is C R A N K it! Since that's not possible in my NYC apartment, I use a THD Hot Plate attenuator. I basically run the head flat out, and then use the Hot Plate to bring the volume under control.

Of course, guitar and pickup have a big part of the tone, too!

Hey Ben, how much is the Pro-Tube 30 going for these days?