ruso
Fractal Fanatic
Occasionally I run across reviews or descriptions of amplifiers that range from “easy to play,” or “unforgiving.” For example, many claim that the Mesa Boogie Mark IV is a very unforgiving amplifier, exposing mistakes and requiring accuracy when playing. I owned a Mark IV head a little over ten years ago and can attest to this claim.
On the other hand, some amplifiers are said to be “easy to play,” giving players a little more room for mistakes. I’ve been spending a lot of time playing through the Diezel Herbert model and it seems to fit this description well.
From @yek’s write up on the Herbie model:
My question is, what characteristics make an amplifier “easy to play,” or “unforgiving?” Is this a case of an amp having more or little sag?
I’m interested to hear your thoughts on this.
On the other hand, some amplifiers are said to be “easy to play,” giving players a little more room for mistakes. I’ve been spending a lot of time playing through the Diezel Herbert model and it seems to fit this description well.
From @yek’s write up on the Herbie model:
“Simply put, the amp is a player's amp, forgiving and ready for whatever one's soul and mood desires.”
My question is, what characteristics make an amplifier “easy to play,” or “unforgiving?” Is this a case of an amp having more or little sag?
I’m interested to hear your thoughts on this.