All user reviews for the Soldano Hot Rod 50 XL+

- What kind of amplifier?

2-channel amplifier that can be Hi-gain Whereas even if it takes its Pingle of games if we do not grow too much gain. It is originally fitted with a pair of 5881 (which can provide the "spirit" 6L6 or KT66 in the spectrum) in the power section and five 12AX7 in section pr amplification.

- What is the power dlivre?

50Watts at 4, 8 or 16 ohms.

- What connection?

Input, 2 HP, Effects loop (unfortunately not adjustable), adjustable output slave.

- What are the rglages?

All in all, pretty basic: CONTRL gain and volume for each channel and indpendant 3-band EQ + prsence common to the two channels.
Note, a small dtail fun: A nod to the cult film Spinal Tap, the graduation of 11 rglages goes up!

In short, we have here a typical configuration but not the only dtour BMOL unable to rgler the effects loop ...

UTILIZATION

- The configuration is it simple?

So, too, even ... as I said above dj. And even if it is a simplicity that exudes got good, I must regret that a little amp of this magnitude does not have two separate assignable EQ each channel. This small figure would have been more important tool to make this amp compltement dreadful shame.
But hey you can always circumvent this deficiency nanmoins by adding an external active equalizer or enhancer of good quality as the one I use the MXR Micro Amp.

- Gets it easy to sound good?

It is seen that the amp is a quality: from the actual tension of each rglage and interaction incredible offers and the legalization and the couples gain / volume. It is fully realized that the amp does Designed for the sake of intense musical. Basically, I mean that the opposite of some brands, this amp can push or excessive rduire some frquences without losing consistency. It is transformed to grams of rglages that you impose, it is not you who have to fight for a ple approach the sound you would hear in your dreams.
The gain should be adjusted according to the volume with a finger to avoid a feedback indsirables. This head has a large reserve of gain that it is appropriate to use when the amp volume is low and that DSIR rcuprer compression that can not be found that high volume.

- The manual is clear and sufficient?

Next to the simplicity of use, yes. But some "Sample Settings" t have to welcome nophytes = increasing.

SOUNDS

- Is it your style of music?

The growth of interactivity rglages amnent course this amp a remarkable versatility. Blues at the Big Rock US, everything goes with fervor. It corresponds to the sound that I like stoner, especially in permanent association with the MXR micro-amp on channel 1. Channel 2 does not serve me so to speak, for leads and feedback.

- With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?

Primarily a les paul standard with EMG 81/60 kit and Explorer. I note in passing that this amp quite clearly highlights the characters of intrinsque diffrent guitars I use it. Dj when I plug a Les Paul Standard with Seymour Duncan rises is the day and night. Although Obviously, this Schma breed even stronger if he acted to plug a Start or a Telecaster.

- What kind of sound you get and with what rglages?

With the LP standard EMG, I love pushing the lower 11, the mids rduire 1 and let the trebles & prsence to 4 / 6 depending on the circumstances. I RPET my MXR micro-amp is switched on continuously and my sound is pretty close to the first album of Black Label Society, the lisire rock and metal.
But when the spirit comes to sound a little more classic rock / blues, a little bit of mids up and hop rolls without problem!
- What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?

Most ... jadore! Except that I do not like to push the knob to prsence del 6-APRS is what I sound a little too acidic.
I opt for a change in V5 o out of phase I install an Electro-Harmonix 5751 ... and for me it is absolute perfection carrment
Config 1 (original):

http://media.putfile.com/SOLDANO-config-1
With the V5 in 5751:

http://media.putfile.com/SOLDANO-config-3

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

A little less than a month

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

Most:
Sounds good
Plug & play (loud)
Quality manufacturing irrprochable
Aesthetics class, but even when Rock'n'Roll
The knobs until 11 ... really funny: o)

The -:
Non adjustable effects loop
A two-channel common to the legalization
Slave output would be optional since it could not n'intresse forcment everyone
the knob "depth" found on the avenger trs sorely missing: o (
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

J'tais first tried a VHT reading the boxes I could see on most sites guitars ... but on the other cot j'tais a little skeptical when I Observing how quickly phnomnale any claims to the VHT Frache bought ... and when I finally came to power in a try for real, and I found a bin trs amp dry as ... In fact, it's not an amp, it's a string Hi-Fi: o). So I reconsidr the issue and naturally led me to lean on Soldano. I long and hard between hsit avenger and hot rod, however, to be honest, j'hsite again and it is likely that the avenger j'achterai the ann e next. In fact, the 2nd channel of the hot rod that pushed me to take it, the avenger, its single channel and no loop seemed too spartan even if love dlivre it sound ... but hey, it gets worse as the fate of being tortured between the choice of these two bx!

- How do you report qualitprix?

Well ... normal ... clear that we enter into another re amplification ... with all that implies a ...

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?

Heuuuu the avenger ... I still torture the mind o)

Nothing to add more than Serial riffs!

Aside from that on my head, I a knob in addition, I added a second master on the drive channel. So I find myself with a 3 channel head: o)

UTILIZATION

- The configuration is simple?
Simple configuration, just missing a separate EQ for 2 channel but ... : O)

- Do you get easily a good sound?
So here is just great, this amp is ultra-versatile equalizer is really effective, the sound is wonderful, 5 years later I'm still in love!

- The manual is clear and sufficient?.
For the manual, I have no recollection of having had: o)

SOUNDS

- Will it fit your style of music?
Exactly, I play everything, a group that makes the Rock / Funk / Soul and a group of baloche (international varieties, French etc. ...). And it sounds in all styles. By turning the knobs of earnings, it really gets all the sounds.

- With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
With a Gibson Les Paul Standard with Bare Knuckle up VHII / Mule and a Fender Telecaster Nashville Power Deluxe (something like that: o)). I agree 200% with what to say about this Riffe Serial!

- What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "fat ",....)?
Since only guitarist in my band, I try to have a sound enough fat and filled ... precisely to meet: o)
After that really depends on my mood for settings, I change quite often!
Otherwise I like to boost my solos with my Sparkle Drive set to clean boost fed 4V (I read this info on AF and it's simply brilliant stroke of the voltage!). It gives a warmth and harmonics to my beautiful solo: o)

- What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I really like everything, apart from the presence of knob I generally leave between 5 and 6 but not more ... after I find it not very musical!

OVERALL OPINION

- For how long have you been using it?
It will soon be 5 years.

- What thing do you like most/least about it?
What I like most: his color ... lol I took the red red cabinet also: o) ... seriously the sound that gives these potatoes!
What I like least: the half-stack ... it sucks but hey we do with <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" />

- Did you try many other models before getting this one?
I spent the combos but I had a TSL100 head (nice but no more ... bof), a JCM Slash (what is it like good head ... but not versatile enough, shame, it was a damn ... but its only one sound and a Peavey Classic :-/), I currently use for my group of Baloch. The Hot Rod is for me far above the rest.

- What is your opinion about the value for the price?
By the cons ... it hurts in the ass ... but good to have a sound and build quality ... must pay the price: - /

- Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
Without a doubt ... but perhaps the SLO100 ... although 100 Watts is a bit n'imp ... : O)

Edit of 18/09/2009: I replaced the Sparkle Drive, which I eat all low through Xotic RC Booster for the solos ... is so much better: o)
Otherwise I have changed the Sovtek 5881 power tubes by 6L6JJ ... well it's another world ... the difference is really noticeable, the sound is better, certainly less gain (do not care, I had too much anyway) but better dynamics, more harmonics, warmer, more "body", the less steep less drooling ... I really did not glance at such a radical change ... I rediscovered my amp like never ... to get more than 5 years of Rock n 'Roll with the Soldano <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="mrgreen" />