Members Chrisjd Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 I generally am not a huge fan of boosting, but this past weekend I experimented boosting my Baron MII 100. The toanes I am getting are ridiculous. It's so crunchy, but not at all overly harsh. It's just really responsive and lively sounding on the gain channels. It sounds as tight as teh Cobra but the lowend is more easily manageable. Not saying it's better, but so far I am loving what I am hearing. Being that the amp is essentially three channels, I can switch the maxon pedal on and off on each channel for even more versatility. I also love the fact that the FX loop is footswitchable, considering I am using my delay much more than I used to. I will be doing a video soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members hcprimerib Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 if you have a tube amp, boosting can be a lot of fun. Andy Sneap is the king of boosting (amp cooking). that's how he gets his 5150's and Krank's to sound so wonderful! sadly, I never tried boosting my Baron when I had it.....doh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted March 30, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 if you have a tube amp, boosting can be a lot of fun. Andy Sneap is the king of boosting (amp cooking). that's how he gets his 5150's and Krank's to sound so wonderful!sadly, I never tried boosting my Baron when I had it.....doh Which model did you have? Mine is 4 6L6. I don't think it is quite as tight as the KT88 versions, but with the boost it gets that perfect sweet spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC-TONEQUEST Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 Damn you Chris. Why you gotta fuel my gas. I am trying to sell/trade my Sig:X at the moment. I was really gassing for a Mesa Mark V, EVH 5150III or a Baron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny Z Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 You should have several already, not just one favorite tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 13bats Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hey Chris, Glad to hear you dig the amp .I have an M2 60 on order with El34.the mid sweep dial on the drive channel ,and the tight/open control on the poweramp for tuning the response.Dave is great .really looking forward to the amp .will have to try a boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 Damn nice man. I would love to try out a baron. I think a cobra may actually be what I am looking for, but I really wont know til I try one. For now, the 6505 is doing it for me, for the most part. Looking forward to your video!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members boatshoes Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 It is not a cobra or 5150? just kidding. you and me have similar taste in tone so I bet I would enjoy it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted March 30, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 It is not a cobra or 5150? just kidding.you and me have similar taste in tone so I bet I would enjoy it too. I am sure you would. How is the Cobra treating you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hcprimerib Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 Which model did you have? Mine is 4 6L6. I don't think it is quite as tight as the KT88 versions, but with the boost it gets that perfect sweet spot. I had the MI60L. Great amp, but I sold it in hopes of getting the 2 channel version which I believe you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 Like it or not, I am curious to hear your thoughts on a Cobra. Well, hopefully Ill get to play one at mapfest in may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhenson42 Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 I generally am not a huge fan of boosting, but this past weekend I experimented boosting my Baron MII 100. The toanes I am getting are ridiculous. It's so crunchy, but not at all overly harsh. It's just really responsive and lively sounding on the gain channels. It sounds as tight as teh Cobra but the lowend is more easily manageable. Not saying it's better, but so far I am loving what I am hearing. Being that the amp is essentially three channels, I can switch the maxon pedal on and off on each channel for even more versatility. I also love the fact that the FX loop is footswitchable, considering I am using my delay much more than I used to. I will be doing a video soon. Well you sold the Cobra, so the Baron must be better. I will agree with you on the boost though. With KT88s, it didn't need a boost at all - but boosting it with my BB preamp just made it even better. The one slight negative about the amp for me was that it almost had too much gain. It did crushing metal tones quite well, but it was hard to dial in a mid-gain rock tone that I was happy with - unlike the UL I had, which is why I parted ways with the Baron. I kinda wish I still had it, but now I'm all about the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted March 30, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 Well, hopefully Ill get to play one at mapfest in may. Awesome, I bet you would like it. Something tells me these amps probably sound very similar to the Titans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 13bats Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 The one slight negative about the amp for me was that it almost had too much gain. .. Funny I was thinking about the extra gain mod .I play Scorps ,Whitesnake Crue ..I am think err perhaps not ..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boatshoes Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 Yep, that's what I have. A great amp.Awesome, I bet you would like it.Something tells me these amps probably sound very similar to the Titans. Titans were a lot smoother in my opinion...and the low end is not as big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 Wait....did you sell the cobra chris???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoshuaLogan Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 You don't like boosting 5150s? If not, I have to ask why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freehandarson Posted March 30, 2010 Members Share Posted March 30, 2010 can't wait for a video! your videos always sell me on amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jshaffer20 Posted March 31, 2010 Members Share Posted March 31, 2010 I've been looking into the Barons lately and I am very impressed. At the moment I'm torn between the Baron and a QuickRod. I like the features on the Baron for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy-diver Posted March 31, 2010 Members Share Posted March 31, 2010 Chrisjd, you should try out a titan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hellaboogie Posted March 31, 2010 Members Share Posted March 31, 2010 would like to check the Baron out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TruSlice Posted March 31, 2010 Members Share Posted March 31, 2010 I've never had gas for high-gain boutique amps until Baron came along. The lead clip on the Baron 60L literally almost made me jizz here: http://www.baroncustomamps.com/Clips/High%20Gain%20MI60L.mp3 I've never heard anything sound so delightfully 'bouncy!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weathered Posted March 31, 2010 Members Share Posted March 31, 2010 Alright you bastage - we're having a mini Mapfest once my Triwatt is done. I'll dial in the Baron for indie rock and you can play some dropped C riffing on the Triwatt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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