I want a Fryette Ultralead, but can´t find one - what´s the best alternative?

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Mailman1971 said:
Had a ampfest my place. Maybe 8? Years ago?
Buddy brought his ultra lead. Probably 12 amps there. Full band set up jammin.
I had a Rivera KR7 and was playing that along with my buds UL. Tone was damn near identical.
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That was one of the amps I was looking at when I got into Fryette.
Before the KR7 became his signature amp he was using a UL. They sound and feel different. But there absolutely is some similarities. It's a great amp.
 
Regarding the UL vs CL vs Classic - the classic is very similar in feel to the older ULs (first few years when they still had 1/4" jacks for switching). The CL and CLX are closer to the newer ULs IMHO. I'm guessing they changed in the late 90s!?!?
 
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PeteLaramee said:
Regarding the UL vs CL vs Classic - the classic is very similar in feel to the older ULs (first few years when they still had 1/4" jacks for switching). The CL and CLX are closer to the newer ULs IMHO. I'm guessing they changed in the late 90s!?!?
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They were changed and to the OP if you do find a UL make sure it's the later model. Frankly the first few years UL were not good at all. I've never played an updated UL but I had a 1994 UL and a 100CL, the CL was much more agressive.
 
The UL is one amp I've never tried. I've had/tried almost everything out there but still have never seen an UL in person anywhere. Would love to play around with one.
 
Thanks guys! What I liked most about the UL is that very tight feeling with an immediate attack and feel, so I don´t need all three channels. It also had a very "focused" feel to it. So I guess I just have to wait. I was told that currently the UL is unavailable as there will be a new version, however there´s no date yet.
 
I will likely buy the 4 channel UL when it comes out. As mentioned it might be awhile.
Steve's obsession with doing things right the first time combined with everything slowed down via Covid-19 it is impossible to guess when that might happen.
There is two Fryette groups on Facebook. I see one for sale there occasionally.
 
Yeah. pittbull, ul, sig x...I always thought they were interchangeable. It is very interesting. I have listened to a bit of fryette's live youtube chats, and it was really cool. But i don't know that I really have a better understading of the differences as much as the history. I can tell you I would love to try an early deliverance with the choke.
 
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