Tone snob quiz (Izzit tube or solid state?)

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So, what is it?

  • Tube

    Votes: 11 55.0%

  • Solid State

    Votes: 9 45.0%
  • Total voters
    20
I couldn't tell, but then I never professed to be able to discern the sonic differences between the two technologies. Sounds warm enough to me to come out of a great vintage tube amp; however, it wouldn't be much of a quiz if it weren't something else in disguise.

Got me fooled.
 
The clean sound makes it a bit more difficult to tell, but I'm voting for good ole transisiters.
 
I find these recent posts about determining the type of amp from an MP3 interesting.

Interesing in the sense that the techniques used recording an amp make a huge difference in the tone of the amp. Also, characteristics of the amp are lost in conversion to MP3. Further, many playback devices are computer speakers, which drastically color the tone.

If some of these posts are meant to illustrate that a ss/modeling amp can sound as good or comparable to a tube amp when converted to MP3 and played back through computer speakers, fine. In fact some of the members here, including myself, agree that the type of amp doesn't matter as long as the final result sounds good for the intended purpose.

That being said, I personally find an extremely defining characteristic of an amp is the way it reacts to my playing. I have generally found that there is less of a "battle" with tube amps than ss to squeeze out notes dripping with character and sustain. However, there are some ss/modeling amps that also react well with my playing.

The comparisons and quizzes are an interesting diversion. They may prove that ss/modelling amps can sound damn good, even in MP3 format. However, many of the "gear snobs" are probably more concerned with how an amp reacts when they play through it. Thus, the comparisons may not win them over.


Matt
 
Yeah, but it's fun.


Aaron
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Crap! I wanted my post to be short and funny, but I can't resist saying that you are absolutely right. The way an amp sounds when you play through it is EVERYTHING. I can be playing guitar with the action 6 inches off the fingerboard, and if the tone is there, it's plays like butter. On the other hand, a perfectly set up axe can feel impossible to play when your tone sucks. There must be a scientific term for that.

How about psychotactile suggestion?
 
Finally got around to listening to the clip. Aaron's right, nice chops.
 
I'll prolly let it drag through the weekend. I'm guessing many of you didn't click on the poll part, cuz the results say 2 to 1 solid state winning, but I know there was more than 1 vote for fender twin.

I cannot claim the chops as my own, when I reveal the answer, I'll also give credit to the player, as he deserves it.

Queue
 
Ok. You got me. I didn't vote.




Then again, I never professed to believe one is better than the other, much less be able to tell the difference.
 
semi-hollow body played through tube amp

i'm thinking gibson chet atkins style guitar played through a fender twin.
 
Perhaps I'm a victim of headomusrectumos, also!

Guital sounds creamy like a les paul, but amp sounds like a Twin.:confused: :cool:
 
Second that.

I hafta go with Getuhgrip's take on this...

It does sound Les Paul/ Twin. Wonderful chops!

Faithmonster
 
Who knows? I guessed tube.

...But who gives a shit! I 'd condemn myself to a lifetime of exclusive Gorrilla practice amp playing if only I could play like that!
 
Um.. I'm getting an error saying there is a problem opening the URL... the only guess I can make is on the beep I get when the error pops up..

So I'll say it's a solid state beep played through a generic HP soundcard..

Cy
 
I used to have the HP tube soundcard.. but I got tired of waiting for it to warm up to get those rich tones.. besides.. it doesn't matter what kind of soundcard you get.. it all depends on where the bytes fit in relation to the software..:D

I gave it another try and was able to get through...

My first amp was a used Fender solid state I got at a pawn shop.. I don't remember the model (Fender Studio-something?)but it was definately related to the Twin.. and this sample does sound like it was played through that amp..

So I'm going to guess solid state..

Cy
 
Thanks for the kind words on my playing. It's not my thread, so I won't spoil the party, but I will reveal it's my '64 strat (if memory serves!) FWIW, I don't remember the model of amp, though I do know the manufacturer. That clip is almost three years old, also if memory serves!
 
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