Yes, pretty much. I have a Klon clone on the board right now that I kick on the clean channel for a medium gain tone. I'm looking for something a little better so I can get closer to a pushed Fender thing but the Klon is fine for now.
I'm not digging it
I was going to try the ehx pedal at one point. What's your take on it? Similar to the klone?
I think so. They both have that "transparent" (I hate that description) thing going on. It's basically a non-coloring type pedal but tbh I find both a bit sterile.
I own a Quickrod and it is indeed glorious.
Tilsta's comments are pretty accurate.
I'm not sure what year his friends amp is but imo the newer models have a fantastic clean channel. Mine is a 2016 model which I ordered "fully loaded". Which means it had a "mid" switch which basically changes the mid voicing to be closer to the Nitro model. Which is a more metal type sound.
The old/new switch changes between a different type of "aggression" for lack of a better word. Apparently pre-2006 Scott voiced the amp somehow slightly differently which made the amp a bit more aggressive sounding. I personally like the "old" setting on the amp and that's where I set it.
And thirdly and most importantly there is the Drop B+ switch which gives the amp more "sag" by dropping the plate voltage into a spot like where a Marshall lives. With the switch disengaged the plate voltage is up around 490V with it engaged its around 420V. It makes the amp a bit squishier...in a good way. IMO you want this option.
When people say the amp is unforgiving Knox in Box is pretty accurate. Not sure about the rivets of you're jeans but....lol!!!
It's a very tight and responsive amp and therefore all of the nuances come out....both good and bad. If you're picking technique is sloppy you're gonna know about it really fast.
Customer service is spectacular and build quality is second to none. They are usually a couple/few months behind so be prepared for that when you order. I waited about 8-10 weeks for delivery.
I had never considered the 3 gears sharing the same tone stack as an issue like tilsta stated but now that I think about it, it wouldn't be a bad idea to be able to have that kind of versatility.
There is a Splawn forum but it's barely alive nowadays. There's about a half dozen of us that visit but there's a ton of great reading available if you are so inclined to search.
Feel free to hit me up with any questions you have....I'll do my best to answer for you.
0-ish and use the loop volume to bring the overall volume down. The amp really pumps when I push it a bit like that.
It's pretty straightforward but definitely make sure that all 3 gears work. You'll need the footswitch as the amp can't channel switch without it. Make sure you check out the Fx loop volume feature. If this is an older model amp it won't have this feature. IMO it's pretty important to have as these amps will be frikkin' loud. Even at 40W. There's an on/off switch and a volume pot. With the pot dialed all the way up the amp will be wide open. As you bring it back the volume will decrease but retain the tone of a cranked amp. Even without the loop volume you could still use a small attenuator or a volume box.
You'll notice that it's a pretty "bright" amp with a heavy mid presence....that's absolutely normal. Even though it's a Marshall style amp it has a voice all its own. It seems like the treble knob to my ears tends to "open up" the amp just past the noon position and the presence knob brings in the the actual treble frequencies. Bass and Mid knobs work pretty standard.
I might even consider bringing a delay pedal or something to run through the loop just to be sure it's working.
I usually set the volume on the front panel to about 11
Also obviously check out the clean channel. It's only bass, treble, gain and volume but I think it sounds really good. If the clean has too much or too little gain/breakup a quick tube swap will fix that easy enough. Stock Splawn's have all Chinese tubes labeled for Splawn. I have the stock power tubes in mine but swapped all the others out for NOS. Again, later models have had improvements to the clean channel. Earlier amps from what I've heard had a so-so clean channel. My amp is a 2016 and the cleans are great.
Let me know what you think of the amp! And if you have any more questions before you go look at it...I'm here.
