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    NAD _Laney IRF Dual-top 60W SS

    Came in yesterday afternoon but I was down w/ the flu and was'nt feeling that great so I just got it unpacked this AM. This is my third from the Ironheart family and looks just like a dinky version of my 120 W head. Size wise it's just marginally smaller than my Laboga The Beast 30W heads..so not ridiculously tiny.

    Soundwise ..it's absolutely in the ballpark of the other Ironheart's though it's solid state (not that I can even tell). Hooked it up to my Vox 1x12, grabbed the closest guitar (my Yamaha Pacifica) and recorded more emotional Jazz within minutes of getting it unpacked

    Can't wait to get going w/ the shred & neoclassical & all that fun stuff (coming up soon )


    "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

    I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

    Originally posted by Rodney Gene
    If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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  • #2
    With my new Ibby RGT (Br. Dmz TZ pup) & Wishbone Ash's Epic Af classic "Throw down your sword" as a backing track

    I selected the "Dark" voicing & "Assymetrical" clipping for this one (last clip was "bright") Onboard boost & reverb (no other Fx/processing).



    This does have a few switchable options my other two Ironheart's don't (voicing selector, clipping selector etc) Dialing it is familiar and pretty much identical to my other Ironheart's.
    "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

    I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

    Originally posted by Rodney Gene
    If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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    • #3
      Same thing w/ "bright" voicing & "symmetrical" clipping:


      It has a three way mini toggle w/ three voicings (bright, normal & dark) & another three way mini toggle for Asssymetrical, Clean & Symmetrical clipping ..not sure what that's all about but all three sound/feel different....so that's a good thing )
      "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

      I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

      Originally posted by Rodney Gene
      If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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      • #4
        The bright voicing gives it a grainy, Marshally hi-mid/trebly bite/texture....while the dark/normal voicings are smoother. I can get the same kinda tonal variation w/ my other Ironheart's using the push-pull EQ. This one just uses the voicing & clipping switches to get there instead..
        "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

        I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

        Originally posted by Rodney Gene
        If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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        • #5





          And back to my comfort zone w/ my Sire S7 (Bridge pup) Amp was set to Voicing: Flat, Clipping: Clean...



          This amp is a worthy addition to my Solid State stable alongside my AMT Stonehead, Randall T2 & Orange Crushes. The way it sounds, responds and feels is totally indistinguishable from a tube amp...and @ 60 Watts it's f'n loud too ​
          "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

          I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

          Originally posted by Rodney Gene
          If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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          • #6
            Laney SS w/ my Ibanez S870FM _needs a bit of tuning ( Voicing Flat, Clipping Assymetrical) Vox 1x12...



            The old digits area bit stiff and painful thanks to w/e bug I have atm but I just soldiered on anyway
            "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

            I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

            Originally posted by Rodney Gene
            If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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            • #7
              Same settings different axe (Air Norton neck)
              "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

              I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

              Originally posted by Rodney Gene
              If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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              • #8
                Don't get me wrong I love a nice tube amp as much as anyone....but It's more of a thrill when I get my hands on an SS amp that has no problem keeping up like this little beast

                Can't wait to A/B it against the other Ironhearts...should be fun
                "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

                I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

                Originally posted by Rodney Gene
                If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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                • #9


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                  "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

                  I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

                  Originally posted by Rodney Gene
                  If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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                  • #10
                    IRF (SS. Voicing:dark, Clippping Assym) Vs. IRT Studio (Both amp's using only their onboard boost's & reverb)
                    "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

                    I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

                    Originally posted by Rodney Gene
                    If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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                    • #11
                      What is your opinion between the IFS and IRT Studio? I can grab an IRT Studio (almost) locally and 15w/1w is enough for me.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by donaldr View Post
                        What is your opinion between the IFS and IRT Studio? I can grab an IRT Studio (almost) locally and 15w/1w is enough for me.
                        Pretty sure they can both produce identical tones. The IRF being solid state does'nt change that...it's ridiculously tube-like even to play. They both switch down to 1 Watt & sound great that way In fact all my clips are with the amps on their 1 Watt setting. While I have'nt cranked them up I'm sure they will both keep up with a reasonable drummer.

                        I just love the tone this amp has..they're (all versions) in the same ballpark...
                        "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

                        I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

                        Originally posted by Rodney Gene
                        If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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                        • #13
                          Thanks a lot.
                          The external power supply on the IRF-Dualtop is a bit of a turn-off for me.

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                          • #14
                            haha, well in the end it's probably a Class D power amp section and they all run on those..

                            I just wanted the IRF to see how it compares, I really dig super-tube-like SS amps. They give me a kick


                            Next up wit my DIY 1x12 (Semi-open back - Eminence Legend GB128 + SM57). Ibby RGT Premium (neck & bridge pups) Amp Voicing: Dark/ Assym clipping.
                            "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

                            I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

                            Originally posted by Rodney Gene
                            If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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                            • #15
                              Some Blues w/ my Sire strat's neck pup into the IRF/Vox 1x12. Sounds like the whole guitar's falling apart. .it's so raspy & splattery

                              This axe is strung w/ 10's instead of my usual 9's so I messed up some bends at the start....but eh that's what gives it character...
                              "Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen

                              I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra

                              Originally posted by Rodney Gene
                              If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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