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What varied opinions we all have about the SLO models.

I tried all 3 and I thought they were pretty good... especially the "clean".

But I don't have a real Soldano either to use in comparing against the new HD500 models... hmm... how many of us do?

I know what I like in a guitar tone and I can take 70% of the models and tweek them to make them really good for my use.

That's my philosophy, take what you're given and 'make it your own'.

But in contrast, if I had to sit down in a room and take a "taste (hear) test" I doubt I could tell an Uber from the Dual or the JCM from the Park.

Kind of like beer, I can barely tell an IPA from a Lager, from an Ale but I know what tastes good to me.

the SLO overdrive EQ controls are very mild.  I'd use EQ effects to really dial in your sound.  The amp's EQ controls tend to change the tone a bit.  I like to keep everything relatively close to 50% - maybe boost mids and treble a tad.

Not enough gain...that's just crazy.  Did you set a Distortion effect with 100% output?  There's way more than enough gain using a boost as such.  I find just using a Line 6 Drive with everything at 50% but 0% Drive and 100% output gives a great tone.  Boost Treble to add more sizzling harmonics.

I'm more than happy with the Soldano.  So far it's been the only amp I have NOT had to tweak to have a great sound.  I reduced the Res Level just a tiny amount and Increased the drive on the SLO Overdrive Pre and it blows away everything else I'd tried or done.

Big thanks to the Line6 guys.

I'd love to hear them bro , Will you post them ? Please ...