Soldano vs. Vetta 2

[skorb]

also (as I have mentioned many times before), you will be glad at the resale value should that day ever come. These "computer amps" always drop in value when the next version of processor comes out.

so far, Line 6 has provided the ability to download the newest Vetta software from their newest model amp and upgrade your existing older Vetta to the newest Vetta standard.

that kinda pops your resale value theory, at least as regarding the Vetta. it's also another reason Vetta owners love that amp.

[jgcable]

Why bother. You'd like yours and I'd like mine.

I'm sure the Vetta is more flexible. But, I'd heard enough of them live to feel they aren't what I'd want in a loud situation really. They don't seem as full/rich and don't seem cut through the din like a tube unit does.

Nice to have one to play with and probably record. They seem nice on CD. Although I kind of like the low end edge they have, I haven't really heard one have the low end bouncy rich chug that a dialed tube unit has.

They just don't have the feel or give the feedback (not squeal, but feel) of a real tube amp when loud and breathing heavy. You really can't argue that. They don't quite have that live and dynamic feel... ummm... yet...

I agree with everything you said. On top of that.. I am not sure if I would like mine better. My best sounding amp currently is my Hollywood modded Stiletto. Its just not as easy to gig with as my Vetta.

[Cleveland Metal]

I would love to do a shootout with your rig against my Vetta.

You know.. some people like "thin" crust.

Why bother. You'd like yours and I'd like mine.

I'm sure the Vetta is more flexible. But, I'd heard enough of them live to feel they aren't what I'd want in a loud situation really. They don't seem as full/rich and don't seem cut through the din like a tube unit does.

Nice to have one to play with and probably record. They seem nice on CD. Although I kind of like the low end edge they have, I haven't really heard one have the low end bouncy rich chug that a dialed tube unit has.

They just don't have the feel or give the feedback (not squeal, but feel) of a real tube amp when loud and breathing heavy. You really can't argue that. They don't quite have that live and dynamic feel... ummm... yet...

[thenine]

also (as I have mentioned many times before), you will be glad at the resale value should that day ever come. These "computer amps" always drop in value when the next version of processor comes out.

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[jgcable]

The only thing I can say, is that in ten years, you'll be able to re-tube or repair the SLo when it goes.

And, the Vetta will pop a proprietary chip that isn't available or serviceable any more and Line 6 will have joined the ADA's of the world and the Vetta will be useless...

And yeah, they sound thin. hehe...

I would love to do a shootout with your rig against my Vetta.

You know.. some people like "thin" crust.

Regarding the serviceability in the future... I can't help but agree. I've accepted that fact.
There is also another thing to consider. A Soldano SLO will NEVER be obsolete or outdated. It will always be considered as one of the best high gain metal amps ever made. Thats cool.

[Cleveland Metal]

The only thing I can say, is that in ten years, you'll be able to re-tube or repair the SLo when it goes.

And, the Vetta will pop a proprietary chip that isn't available or serviceable any more and Line 6 will have joined the ADA's of the world and the Vetta will be useless...

And yeah, they sound thin. hehe...

[Firebird V]

Congrats on the SLO!

[mantis]

Soldano SLO100......I told you so. Look at it this way, you can be done buying amps now.

Yeah right:ROTF:

[lynchfan6]

Soldano SLO100......I told you so. Look at it this way, you can be done buying amps now.

[danastas]

It just goes to show you that modeling amps.. no matter how good they are.. aren't for everybody.

Well, either that or, the kids got to eat somehow. I personally can't justify sinking 5k into amps alone, so something has to go unfortunately. I would have loved to keep the thing, and will definitely miss it. In the last month and a half, since our new addition to the family, I've had to let go of 7 guitars, some of them prized. I have one Les Paul on EBAY now. Guitar equipment = drywall. LOL. And yet I'm still buying amps! :ROTF:

[jgcable]

Is the Vetta really that good? I listened to the clips on the website and wasn't overly impressed, but people really seem to like these things. I always thought that a modelling amp would be missing the character that sets a great tube amp apart from its simulated counterpart, and I've never played a solid state that isn't overcompressed...?

Yes, the Vetta is that good. Don't ever trust clips posted online regardless of what amp it is. You need to hear the amp in person before you can make an educated decision.

[jgcable]

After playing guitar all day long until my fingers fall off, I've decided I'm sticking totally to the Soldano. I'll be selling my Vetta 2 combo soon. I'll put it up on the classifieds here. But I'm going to near earplugs here, since the Soldano needs to be maximized a bit to start outperforming the Vetta, but outperform she does.

It just goes to show you that modeling amps.. no matter how good they are.. aren't for everybody.

[Sanctuary]

Anybody know of a cheap source for the long floorboard?

[RacerX]

I'm with quakana, every time you guys talk about the Vetta, I get really interested in 'em!

[sakeido]

Is the Vetta really that good? I listened to the clips on the website and wasn't overly impressed, but people really seem to like these things. I always thought that a modelling amp would be missing the character that sets a great tube amp apart from its simulated counterpart, and I've never played a solid state that isn't overcompressed...?