UberMetalDood
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I've been playing one lately and I have to say that it's a magnificent amp. I love the Studio Pro 22 (based on 6V6's), but even that one doesn't stack up as high as the 35. While the 22 has a lot more gain (not a high gain amp though), the 35 is a very clean amp that doesn't get a lot of breakup until it's very loud. A guy like me would normally not be interested in a clean amp, but the 35 has a kind of magic that I haven't found in any other clean amp.
First of all, it uses 6L6's which have a bigger sound. The 22w version is a loud 22w and can be used for gigs, but the 35w version has enough volume for more live applications. By the way, there is also a 50w version which I have not tried yet. In any case, even the low wattage guys would love the 35 because it has a really cool feature which is a knob that works like an attenuator, but also has a pull-bright pot. It works great and allows you to get that edge of breakup or slightly broken up power tube sound at low volumes.
What makes the Studio Pro 35 so awesome is that it has a special synergy with pedals. I've been using a Maxon OD820 and Xotic BB Pro essentially to make it a 3 channel amp. One side of the BB Pro is a great boost, the other side is a standard BB Preamp, and using both at the same time gives you a lot of gain. The OD820 of course is arguably the best tube-screamer on the market (some even say better than Klon).
By carefully adjusting the attenuation knob, cranking the gain and master volumes, and adjusting the overdrive peal, you can get an incredibly rich solo tone. Even a person like me, who is used to a fair amount of distortion, can completely enjoy a solo sound like this. It's so smooth and rich and expressive that my playing is actually elevated and I become inspired to start hitting different notes and break the mold.
It's the kind of lead sound that you can just set and play on all day long. It's so rich and beautiful. Just thinking about it makes me GAS hard for one. It's such a good amp that it doesn't even need as much gain as you would normally use to play stuff like Randy Rhodes and Iron Maiden on a high gain amp.
Unlike many clean amps which seem to retain some kind of clean'ish signal even when you apply a lot of distortion, the Studio Pro 35 seems to magically color itself with the overdrive of your choice, leaving nothing but a sweetly saturated sound.
Moreover, for a simple layout, it's packed with features. Apart from the attenuation thing, it has a pull boost for bass, mid and treble. It has a feature that lets you adjust for different kinds of pickups like single coils, P90's and humbuckers. It also includes one of the best reverbs I have ever heard. It's not a single reverb knob either. It features a send/receive configuration which I'm not entirely sure how it's meant to work but it apparently allows you to adjust either side for a different type of reverb effect. One side is kind of a bright, springier reverb and the other side seems to be a more lush, warm reverb.
It's really cool that an amp of this size can produce such beautiful and versatile sounds at a substantial volume. The combo version is very small but houses a 12" speaker and sounds absolutely huge. It's extremely well-built and there's hardly any tube rattle at all when you crank it.
The only down side to the Studio Pro is the PRICE! Good Lord! Just the head is $2400. The combo is $2700. That's a big enough price to keep my GAS at bay, but if I had the chance, I'd jump on one.
First of all, it uses 6L6's which have a bigger sound. The 22w version is a loud 22w and can be used for gigs, but the 35w version has enough volume for more live applications. By the way, there is also a 50w version which I have not tried yet. In any case, even the low wattage guys would love the 35 because it has a really cool feature which is a knob that works like an attenuator, but also has a pull-bright pot. It works great and allows you to get that edge of breakup or slightly broken up power tube sound at low volumes.
What makes the Studio Pro 35 so awesome is that it has a special synergy with pedals. I've been using a Maxon OD820 and Xotic BB Pro essentially to make it a 3 channel amp. One side of the BB Pro is a great boost, the other side is a standard BB Preamp, and using both at the same time gives you a lot of gain. The OD820 of course is arguably the best tube-screamer on the market (some even say better than Klon).
By carefully adjusting the attenuation knob, cranking the gain and master volumes, and adjusting the overdrive peal, you can get an incredibly rich solo tone. Even a person like me, who is used to a fair amount of distortion, can completely enjoy a solo sound like this. It's so smooth and rich and expressive that my playing is actually elevated and I become inspired to start hitting different notes and break the mold.
It's the kind of lead sound that you can just set and play on all day long. It's so rich and beautiful. Just thinking about it makes me GAS hard for one. It's such a good amp that it doesn't even need as much gain as you would normally use to play stuff like Randy Rhodes and Iron Maiden on a high gain amp.
Unlike many clean amps which seem to retain some kind of clean'ish signal even when you apply a lot of distortion, the Studio Pro 35 seems to magically color itself with the overdrive of your choice, leaving nothing but a sweetly saturated sound.
Moreover, for a simple layout, it's packed with features. Apart from the attenuation thing, it has a pull boost for bass, mid and treble. It has a feature that lets you adjust for different kinds of pickups like single coils, P90's and humbuckers. It also includes one of the best reverbs I have ever heard. It's not a single reverb knob either. It features a send/receive configuration which I'm not entirely sure how it's meant to work but it apparently allows you to adjust either side for a different type of reverb effect. One side is kind of a bright, springier reverb and the other side seems to be a more lush, warm reverb.
It's really cool that an amp of this size can produce such beautiful and versatile sounds at a substantial volume. The combo version is very small but houses a 12" speaker and sounds absolutely huge. It's extremely well-built and there's hardly any tube rattle at all when you crank it.
The only down side to the Studio Pro is the PRICE! Good Lord! Just the head is $2400. The combo is $2700. That's a big enough price to keep my GAS at bay, but if I had the chance, I'd jump on one.
