The EG5 Rocks!!!!!

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Thanks dude! I'll check out the Dunlop Bradshaw Boost /Line Driver! I was going to grab the Boss 7 band EQ pedal but it would need to be able to handle +4! Sounds like the Dunlop Bradshaw Boost /Line Driver can be run out front.

Why is the SL2 considered the Must Have module? I love the MHG and rolling back the gain yields great classic rock tones. I am thinking my next module will be the EG3/4. I tend to like the hotter modules so I can always roll back gain if I need lighter tones rather than wishing for gain on the SL2, etc. With the MOD 50 and covering a wide variety I need that ability.

That is a big reaosn i like the Rio Grande BBQ/Texas buckers. They are some of the only pickups I have found that really provide variety by rolling off the guitar's volume knob - very responsive, like my PRS Dragons. My Gibson pickups sound good but are NOT responsive to volume rolloff.
 
Man did I miss alot of action of the past 2 days! So heres the deal... It looks like EG5 is getting somewhat of a bad rap as a "hair module". It is the module that sounds the most like an SLO, but it can cover alot of ground depending EQing and gain levels. In fact, if you really back off the treble and a little mids, it can pretty much cop the MHG...

When I first got it, I ran it against both my E-Rect and SL2. I was initially surprised to hear that it sounded more like the E-Rect than SL2. But that makes alot of sense since the Rectifier is extremely close to the the SLO circuit. But, where the E-Rect has a sharper attack, the EG5 has a thicker sound to it. It had a little of that SL2 thickness to it.

SL2 is ultimate VINTAGE high gain. EG5 is ultimate MODERN high gain (which is ironic since that MHGs name!). It depends on what you want, but I think they are both must haves. The EG5 might be a little too modern for my band, im not sure yet. My other guitar player runs a Bogner Shiva, which has a vintage, chewy, woody, thing going on like the SL2.

For wheoever was looking for a Cantrell tone... thats tough because hes used alot of stuff. The early stuff was mostly Marshalls, Dirt was mostly Rectifier, Tripod was mostly a Bogner Fish, and post AiC is mostly Bogner Shiva. My personal recommendation for most of his tone would be SL2....
 
EWSEthan":3a8f1 said:
In fact, if you really back off the treble and a little mids, it can pretty much cop the MHG...
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That's was the answer I'm looking for.......
 
I am sure I would like the EG5 but am afraid I would spend all my time making it sound like the MHG. Maybe I'll get the EG3/4 or SL2 next. Won't be till next year though. :(
 
richedie":e0362 said:
I am sure I would like the EG5 but am afraid I would spend all my time making it sound like the MHG. Maybe I'll get the EG3/4 or SL2 next. Won't be till next year though. :(
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Can't go wrong with either! They ROCK.......
 
spakuloid":72572 said:
Try the Dunlop Bradshaw Boost /Line Driver. I love it. I also use whatever pedals that I need in front of the MOD100 to get the level of grit I like. Sometimes my favorite sound is the classic Tube Screamer OD straight into a clean amp channel. Whatever works. I am a tone freak - but I am not a purist. I'll plug into any pedal that works - but generally the MOD100 with the 6 channels paired with the Dunlop Boost pedal at the end of the pedal chain covers it.
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The Dunlop Bradshaw Boost /Line Driver looks interesting. Seems it can be used to sit in front of a string of pedals like the VHT Valvulator or at the end like a clean boost. However, I would think the Boss EQ would be cheaper. :)
 
Such an incredible amp I sold my other amps! No need for anything but my MOD 50 going forward.
 
Richie, you are right on I think. Stick with the SL2 or MHG or EG3/4. They are all nice and thick the way you like it. I just got the EG5 and it's far from thick.....nice and high mid/treble bitey just like the 80's shredder guys! I love it so far.......bet it kills with the band. Can't wait to play out with it. But, I think I'm having a "speaker" issue with some crackle, so it's taking some of the fun away from the EG5 right now.......my mind is on the speaker!
But running it through other cabs it sounds terrific. I'm A/B ing it in my mod 50 and it's really amazing the difference in thickness from the SL2. I never considered the SL2 really thick until a direct comparison with the EG5!

Oh and for the AIC dude, I'd say go with the EG5. I dropped the D and was cranking out the Dem Bones lick and it was killin'!! Just drop the treble a bit and rock out.....got all the gain you'll need.

Rock :rock:
 
If you are saying AIC, I bet I would like the EG5. Then again, people are saying the MHG is perfect for AIC. I love the MHG and really thinkg I would like the EG3/4 and SL2.
 
Ok Im confused..are you saying you find the SL2 thicker than the EG5? I have listened to a few clips and I must say(recording quality dependent) the SL2 sounds gritty with alot of bite whereas the EG5 sound realy compressed... I think what I'd like to know is if the Sl2 is a thicker Bogner Shiva sound. I liked the Shiva but it just got fizzy sounding. I liked the bite but for me I wanted it to be a little bit thicker... So SL2 or EG5? Hotrodded Marshall thing.
 
SL2 Channel B for Hot Rodded Marshall. The EG5 is tighter and more punchy than a Marshall, headed more in the SLO/REctifier realm, but not as sterile sounding. It's a very cool module I think. I haven't used my SL2 live in a couple of weeks. I've got 3 gigs this weekend and I will try the SL2 on one or more of them, but if it leaves me wanting the EG5, the SL2 will be up for sale soon.

I love the SL2 at home, but on the gig the EG5 is the shiznit.
 
jarrett":1fc3d said:
SL2 Channel B for Hot Rodded Marshall. The EG5 is tighter and more punchy than a Marshall, headed more in the SLO/REctifier realm, but not as sterile sounding. It's a very cool module I think. I haven't used my SL2 live in a couple of weeks. I've got 3 gigs this weekend and I will try the SL2 on one or more of them, but if it leaves me wanting the EG5, the SL2 will be up for sale soon.

I love the SL2 at home, but on the gig the EG5 is the shiznit.
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Yeah, if you want something more Shiva go with SL2. If you want more SLO, go EG5. I mean, the Shiva and SLO are two very different feeling and sounding amps. The EG5/SLO has a faster attack and is more compressed. Its just more aggressive all around basically. SL2 will have more sag and chewiness. You just need to figure out which you prefer basically. Theres no right or wrong answer to that. In fact, my answer seems to change quite often ;) Thankfully, with the MOD 50 I dont need both amps and can change my mind as often as I wish!

That said EG5 will be CRANKED tonight! :rock:
 
The MHG is very thick, aggressive, organic and chewy. I love it. After talking to some people about the EG5, seems it is more 80s metal and kind of 80s rack processor sounding - not my thing. I am thinking the EG3/4 and SL2 will be my next two. :)
 
Just wondering for those of you that have both... do you find it necessary to have both SL2 and EG3/4 being that the circuits are almost identical except for a bright cap on the EG3/4?

Everyone loves the EG3/4 and I guess Im in the minority because I found that SL2 smokes it. It was just way too dark and smooth for my style.
 
EWSEthan":49f63 said:
Just wondering for those of you that have both... do you find it necessary to have both SL2 and EG3/4 being that the circuits are almost identical except for a bright cap on the EG3/4?

Everyone loves the EG3/4 and I guess Im in the minority because I found that SL2 smokes it. It was just way too dark and smooth for my style.
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For me the EG3/4 and SL2 are very different. The SL2 has a different attack and the mids are voice way different. The highs come thru in a totally different way as well. While they are based on a Marshall circuit, they sound much different to my ears.
I love having both the EG and the SL2. More options! Who cares about necessary, it's fun!
 
I have to second that emotion. To me the EG3/4, SL2, and MHG are all different colors. I'll even put the COD on that list of bad ass overdrive/distortion tones because the COD has lots of gain and is incredibly versatile when pushed. That is the module of choice for people who like to roll off the dirt on the guitar using the volume knob. Very responsive. Cleans up nice.

The thing about the SL2 that I know I like - is that it sounds very raw-- but not loose - if that makes any sense. It is still a tight and punchy high gain sound, but it has BALLS with hair on them. The 3/4 and MHG are actually a bit more refined.
 
Spak, one thing with responsiveness to consider is the guitar. I find huge variances in responsiveness based on the pickups/pots in the guitar even on the same amp or module! Although I know they all enter the equation.

I wanted to ask you guys. How do you all treat your channel A and B on your mods? Do you use A for rhythm and B for lead as I do now? Or, do you use A as a different amp than B and use a separate boost for leads for example? I am thinking of buying the Dunlop Line Driver so I can have the second option....basically two channels with different gain settings and a boost for leads.
 
I generally use the A channel for chords and B for leads with the MHG, SL2 and 3/4 - and I only ever put one of the above in the MOD100 as my "go to" heavy sound.
 
spakuloid":a5e82 said:
I generally use the A channel for chords and B for leads with the MHG, SL2 and 3/4 - and I only ever put one of the above in the MOD100 as my "go to" heavy sound.
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That is how I use the MHG. My predicament is playing covers I want to cover AC/DC to Led Zep to AIC and Tool. I can do a decent job by changing the gain on the amp or maybe even the volume on the guitar.

My thoughts are that this would be easier if I just used A for lower gain and B for high gain...then use a boost for leads on all channels.
 
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