The new $800 20 watt "plexi"

[jeffb]

Coming soon...

Sweetwater has a demo, but as usual, not recorded very well.

Zzounds link
PRS HDRX 20 watt

 

[Matthews Guitars]

I have yet to hear a PRS/Sewell designed amp that I actually like. To my ear they always miss the mark.

 

[Dogs of Doom]

or... maybe it's recorded too well...

 

[ricksdisconnected]

Coming soon...

Sweetwater has a demo, but as usual, not recorded very well.

Zzounds link
PRS HDRX 20 watt

there is a good video out there with some guy and PRS playing this amp. doesnt sound to shabby
to be honest. i dont know if this is the same video as i didnt watch it.
im looking for a real player to get a hold of this amp for a real demo. ive watched PRS
play through a few of his amps and never have liked his setting choices.
but it does sound to be promising and possible at a good price point too.

 

[jeffb]

im looking for a real player to get a hold of this amp for a real demo.

Exactly.

If they want to do a demo with their own artist, they should use Simon McBride. Otherwise, I'll need to hear a few others put it through its paces before I can make much comment about it.

 

[jeffb]

or... maybe it's recorded too well...

Considering their track record for demos, I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[ricksdisconnected]

Considering their track record for demos, I wouldn't bet on it.

we need Pete

 

[jeffb]

I have yet to hear a PRS/Sewell designed amp that I actually like. To my ear they always miss the mark.

I'm of the same general opinion, however that first Hendrix/Allman amp they did several years ago was pretty good. I've heard that bugger in person through a good cab (AX).

 

[Dogs of Doom]

Considering their track record for demos, I wouldn't bet on it.

my point, maybe it just sounds that bad?...

 

[-BOOGIEMAN-]

Looks interesting and would like to hear more from others as well, especially Pete Thorn, but I doubt that is a possibility. At that price point, I’m more interested in the Jet City JCA800…

 

[junk notes]

my point, maybe it just sounds that bad?...

ha! His guitars are very nice as we all are aware.

The amp appears to be his take on a Hendrix amp using 5881 power tubes.

 

[Dogs of Doom]

ha! His guitars are very nice as we all are aware.

The amp appears to be his take on a Hendrix amp using 5881 power tubes.

TBH, I didn't watch the video, since it wasn't posted, but, I'm just pointing out that, the demo might be a good demo. Also, there's always the listener's system, that may not give a good representation, as well as the listener's ears, may just not like that amp. It might sound great, to the next listener....

 

[PowerTube44]

I have yet to hear a PRS/Sewell designed amp that I actually like. To my ear they always miss the mark.

I may catch some flames, but those are my exact feelings about Blackstar. I haven't heard one I liked yet.

 

[jeffb]

TBH, I didn't watch the video, since it wasn't posted, but, I'm just pointing out that, the demo might be a good demo. Also, there's always the listener's system, that may not give a good representation, as well as the listener's ears, may just not like that amp. It might sound great, to the next listener....

Well I did listen on my studio cans, bit generally I find Sweetwater demos pretty poor as far as sound quality (how they like to record) and unless Don Carr is doing the demo, very limited in tonal scope/variety. Mitch and Nick are great guys, but they make everything sound like a cheap modeling amp.

 

[jeffb]

Looks like only a handful of vids up so far, and mostly with PRS guitars and their cabs.

Below is probably the best one yet- and sounds pretty good. I'd still like to hear some Les Pauls or a EVH 78 style guitar and G12Ms.

I'd FF though the beginning, lots of

 

[PelliX]

I may catch some flames, but those are my exact feelings about Blackstar. I haven't heard one I liked yet.

They do one thing well. Dime the gain and let 'em rip. They have this sort of compressed raw grinding overdrive to them which is a cool sound. Not the sound I'd want to use very often, but when they do that - they do it well. Also, fair is fair, as opposed to Marshall they figured out how to add a line out that is actually usable. I don't personally have one, that says something, I guess...

 

[Rocktane]

Looks like only a handful of vids up so far, and mostly with PRS guitars and their cabs.

Below is probably the best one yet- and sounds pretty good. I'd still like to hear some Les Pauls or a EVH 78 style guitar and G12Ms.

I'd FF though the beginning, lots of

Totally agree on the 78 VH, LP, & GB! I will ad some certain SG Angus as well.

I'm really wanting to be excited about this amp. Sadly, I haven't heard anything yet that would compel me to own one.

 

[C-Grin]

Looks like only a handful of vids up so far, and mostly with PRS guitars and their cabs.

Below is probably the best one yet- and sounds pretty good. I'd still like to hear some Les Pauls or a EVH 78 style guitar and G12Ms.

I'd FF though the beginning, lots of

That vid might have my ears up on one when I can find one.

 

[jaallen]

They did well on the MT15, we must admit. I do want to check out the 100 watter, through my OX. May have to check before buy for the 20 watter.

 

[Filipe Soares]

Looks like only a handful of vids up so far, and mostly with PRS guitars and their cabs.

Below is probably the best one yet- and sounds pretty good. I'd still like to hear some Les Pauls or a EVH 78 style guitar and G12Ms.

I'd FF though the beginning, lots of

this is a very unusual person, he looks like someone how makes homebrew beer, he mooves too much and produces no actual sound while picking and moving his hands. dafuq.