Gibson-Sanctioned Mark IIC+ Old vs New Comparison Video coming

[Bad.Seed]

How upset would you have been if they were like, behold: this is the new 100 watt solid state head that captures the BEST of three of our most famous amps....

Not at all. I actually love that idea. LOL

 

[rsm]

Great to hear.

Be interesting to compare old vs new at the same settings, to hear differences; and dial them in to sound the same/similar.

 

[japetus]

Not at all. I actually love that idea. LOL

EVERYONE PUT THE BOOTS TO EM LETS GO!!!

 

[Dale B]

I was tickled shit pink to see you on the SW video, Kyle.

As for Mr. White, don't you ever think of moving away from the POD Pro into a Tube Power Amp!!! We will destroy the world.

 

[Les Zombie]

If possible maybe you could use the same brand tubes when comparing, because i have a feeling somebodys gonna have a complaint the new amp sucks and could have sounded closer.

 

[hellzington]

Hi Kyle,

I’m a big fan of your channel! You do amazing videos, and I really enjoy the humor you bring to them—it makes the content even more engaging.

It’s awesome to see that you’re taking on this comparison. I have a DRGX that I’ll be comparing to my re-issue, which is supposed to arrive tomorrow, so I’m really looking forward to seeing how the two amps stack up.

That said, I have a question. If Gibson wanted this exact type of comparison and it was clearly their goal, why didn’t they just do it themselves? Instead, they released bizarre videos that completely missed the mark. Why didn’t they include any metal or hard rock content? It doesn’t add up, and frankly, it feels like a massive missed opportunity on their part.

Lastly, springing a Mark IIC+ on you guys out of nowhere—and then not letting you fine-tune it—was a terrible move. I can’t see how that benefits anyone. Very strange choices being made here.

Looking forward to your thoughts and the video!

 

[OldGtrGuy]

Lol Jesus give Kyle a break some of these requests are ridiculous. Let the man run his own channel.

 

[Yehuda]

Also, for reference, here are the two models that I am currently borrowing that will appear in the video. I know it matters as there are a bunch of variations.View attachment 369905View attachment 369908View attachment 369911View attachment 369914

These are drgx- I know the owner

 

[glpg80]

Absolutely stoked for you to be doing the comparisons both blind and unblind.

However you go about it, can you also comment on the noise floor/stability between new and old? I’m wondering if the reissue is more noisy given it’s a new PCB design.

 

[CrystalSky]

These are drgx- I know the owner

Am I blind? I see a simul switch on the upper one and 110V. DRG?

And on the lower one I see a 100/60 switch, so an HRGX?

 

[Racerxrated]

Am I blind? I see a simul switch on the up.oer one and 110V. DRG?

And on the lower one I see a 100/60 switch, so an HRGX?

You are correct. Both are very close in serial # too. Pretty early models.

 

[311splawndude]

Lol Jesus give Kyle a break some of these requests are ridiculous. Let the man run his own channel.

Because tubes matter

But yeah, he's got enough pressure already

 

[stephen sawall]

Working with the public can be interesting.

 

[OldGtrGuy]

Working with the public can be interesting.

Imagine being movie star famous? Those guys cant even go out in public. At least I wouldn't be able to.

 

[Yehuda]

Am I blind? I see a simul switch on the upper one and 110V. DRG?

And on the lower one I see a 100/60 switch, so an HRGX?

I’m not sure- but he told me they were drgx- he might’ve been mistaken

 

[Yehuda]

I’m not sure- but he told me they were drgx- he might’ve been mistaken

Seems like he said drgx once and hrg the other time

 

[GJgo]

I mentioned this in the FB thread but I'll say it here as well..

"We are supremely confident in these new amps, and we welcome anyone to try a direct comparison to an original"

Give them my number too! haha I'll do a reamped full mix demo of high gain songs the day after I get my hands on one. I had one on the way yesterday from GC, then mysteriously they no longer had one in stock...

 

[GJgo]

I think you guys think these companies are A LOT more nefarious, and overall, COMPETENT than they actually are. Haha

If you got a peak behind the curtain at the stuff I get to see from most of these companies, I think a lot of the myths and mystery behind these companies would quickly die.

As a business owner, this checks out. You guys give them way too much credit.