mickodaly's Reviews

Solidly accurate

I’d always heard that a strobe was the best way to tune an instrument, but I never knew how affordable they could be. This pedal makes tuning so much easier and accurate than I’ve ever experienced in 50 years of fiddling with my axes. My favorite features are: the sweetened tuning options, the monitor function, and the ability to set colors for favorite pre-sets.

Solidly accurate

I’d always heard that a strobe was the best way to tune an instrument, but I never knew how affordable they could be. This pedal makes tuning so much easier and accurate than I’ve ever experienced in 50 years of fiddling with my axes. My favorite features are: the sweetened tuning options, the monitor function, and the ability to set colors for favorite pre-sets.

Fantastic amp

I bought this new in 1973 and it’s been a workhorse ever since. This amp has no master control (those weren’t added until late 70’s) and has a tremendous amount of headroom. Breakup won’t start until volume is between 9 - 10 o’clock and at that level it is insanely loud.

To use at bedroom level you definitely need either an attenuator or a few good OD/Distortion pedals with the amp volume less than 9 o’clock. I have used a Boss OD1 for years to compensate, but it handles practically any OD/Dist/Fuzz pedal well. I have used the following with very satisfactory results: Boss OD1 & MT2, EHX Big Muff Pi & Glove OD (OCD clone), Way Huge Conspiracy Theory (Klon clone), NUX Morning Star (BB clone), Mad Professor Ruby Red Boost (Treble Boost), Big Joe B-302 Rock distortion. My current pedalboard has the Ruby Red, Big Muff, Glove, & the OD1.

The spring reverb is subtle until you hit 12 o’clock, and it has a locking mechanism for when you’re moving this beast. You’ll want to use a dolly when moving this amp. It’s heavy (approximately 85 lbs), and if you get it with the factory optional Altec speakers it’s easily 100!

Just remember this: this amp doesn’t need to go to 11; it’s an Ampeg!

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