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I had a similar experience. The first Friedman I tried was a modified 1979 jmp with a BE mod....it was a monster! I actually thought it blew away the Fortin modded 83 jcm 800 I tried at the same time. When I bought my 2017 BE 100, I had super high hopes and expectations it would be like that...

I think this is pretty accurate. They are amazing amps. But no way I am spending that much on one when my MKIV gets me 95% of the way there. That said....we often end up spending the big big bucks for that final 5% (in tone...or feel....etc) don't we. Plus there is the fact there is a small...

Pretty well my answer exactly. Now, I do think the 2C+ is a fantastic amp....but there is no way it is multiple levels above what my MKIV is. In some areas, the I think the MKIV is better than the 2C+. Friedman for sure. I had huge expectations when I got my 2017 BE100. Turned out the 96...

I dig the Rev F.....particularly the Rev F triple. It is more similar to a Rev G than different, but being slightly tighter and brighter makes me dig it more. For the stuff I play now, I likely wouldn't even need to boost a Rev F, whereas I always boosted a Rev G. Cool amps....but definitely...

Both have good clean channels. The Uber Ultra has a much better clean channel than prior revisions. That said, when I play either the Ultra-lead or Uber Ultra, I don't spend alot of time using their clean channels.

My Uber Ultra can get just as tight as my Ultra-lead. Absolutely. The Uber Ultra can also do the "wall of sound" thing the old Ubers do as well.

People are indeed greedy and will absolutely not pass up the opportunity to play on the "vintage....rare...vintage and rare" thing. Alot of the fun I used to have buying gear and trading is gone. Now everyone wants to "win the trade" or be able to boast to their buddies or online about how...

I picked up my Ultra-lead for 1600 Canadian in the early 00's. For a long time they were steal; I think alot of players just didn't know what they were.

I suppose I am in the minority as well, but I would take a VH4, VHX or Herbert over MOST Rectos. I have played a few Rev G's that sound great. Most I didn't like. I have also played my friends Rev F triple that is an absolute monster. No way I am spending the $$$ on what they are going for now...

Agreed! I bought and used my Pittbull Ultra-lead before I ever tried a Mark series amp. Loved that brutal beast from the first crushing chord! When I purchased a mkiv a couple years later, I loved it as well. The Marks I think get more saturated than the Fryette stuff; but I always felt they...

Man....I don't know what the "best" amp I have owned or played is. At this point, I have played a good portion of the highly lauded rock oriented amps (save a Recto Rev C, Larry and Hermansson). Some did not live up to the hype for me....others absolutely did. There have been some standouts...

Hopefully @Techdeth chimes in. He has both the vh4 and vh2 and has said really great things about the vh2!

My two favorites are Creamback 75's and Redbacks. Both are just as "loud" as the v30 and both compliment the v30 in my experiences thus far. Redbacks add some thump, breadth and warmth, while still keeping things tight. Also has a great feel for such a high wattage speaker! The Creambacks...

No. The 100w's I have played and the ones I own now (w800, MC1) definitely don't saturate as the volume goes up. They stay tight, clear and just get bigger and punchier. I for one, am glad that is their response, as that more dry and almost acoustic like attack is what I love.

Hey! Ya, that description of the S-Deco is actually pretty accurate. I would say that description applies to the A5 version. A2 is a bit warmer and chewier (but still tight...tighter than a Custom Custom), but less chimey in the top end. An A8 version was my favorite: feel and mids like the A2...