Here Today... Gone To Hell!

http://www.afd100.com/blog/stage-1-afd100-rd-investigation-part-2/

Check out the video here, Slash working with the dudes that are building this amp. They ask him for the Appetite Masters, he says he will see what he can do to get them.. And of course he does.  Pretty cool behind the scenes stuff. Some good updates too...

That Marshall engineer dude has the best job in the world.

Wow, interesting project. I'll be tracking this. Why can't they contact the guy who did the original SIR amp mod?

Sam Caswell...  Not sure..

HAHA Slash said "My Memory is Suspect" :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Lol,

Think a lot of guitar players will buy this amp if it really does sound like the afd record.(or close 2)
it's the most perfect sound for guitar players these days.

I've seen a lot walking around with hundreds of effects/multi-effects, and it shouldn't be that way(I'm one of them well I did loose a few today just in the way all those cables and stuff)

just simple an amp with great sound and 1-2 effects and that's it.

I got a JCM Marshall Tube and I love it.

Would def be interested in this amp depending on cost etc

I have the DSL 100 now, but would love to have this amp!

The guy's name is Tim Caswell and he now runs Studio Electronics. (www.studioelectronics.com). They really should contact this guy. I'm sure he'll know more about the amp than Slash can ever remember.
Interesting read: Sweet Marshall O' Mine?: The Untold Story Of S.I.R Stock #39 (http://www.slashsworld.com/equipment/the-appetite-amp-story/sweet-marshall-o-mine)

I think they do know what to do, but, some of the parts are not exactly the same.  For example, the amp they modded, they have to recreate that amp as well correct? 

I doubt many guitar players will buy it, more of a novelty than anything else. I'm strongly opposed to guitarist using signature gear in their set-up. It defeats the purpose, Slash didn't get a Slash sound by using Joe Perrys signature this or Jimmy Page signature that it was his own sound, and I encourage all guitar players to find that sound for themselves. That being said it's a really raunchy sound , most stuff now-a-days is perfectly distorted haha! But I'm a firm believer that all you need to rock is a 'Paul and Marshall some overdrive and a crybaby  :beer:

Well, in the videos, Slash doesn't even remember the number of inputs and I don't recall them saying it was a Super Tremolo. They could get this information from Tim Caswell: The original amp, what were the modifications he did etc. I'm sure Marshall has the designs for the original Super Tremolo, so it's just knowing which amp and what modifications to start with.

Remember, they were unsure if the amp SLash used was the #39 or #36............  Plus they want to add an effect loop.

Well to clear things up a bit I e-mailed Caswell asking if he had been asked or asked to contribute to the AFD 100 and this was his response

         
I have offered (through Unicord) to help on the AFD100
project, but I have not been contacted by Marshall.

Tim Caswell

I got it, Marshall's EGO is getting in the way.  He isn't a Marshall man.

They've posted parts 3-6 now on their YouTube site:

http://www.youtube.com/user/insidemarshall#p/u/3/u6z1f0ik_VY

I cant wait to see if this amp is going to work!
Thats is the last piece in recreating the exact kind of AFD sound from Slash's part and it would be great to hear that in some other songs!!!!







Joe

I think they are making some real progress.

They just put this video up recently of Slash playing some Nightrain and SCOM on the new amp. Nightrain sounds awesome. I am not sure how far they are from getting the sound, but they seem to be getting in the ballpark.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4_3CSZkVHU

nightrain sounded awesome,
sweet child lacked some delay or something effect... the intro sounded weak (the right tones yes) but missed some delay or whatever it had in the real deal

Nighttrain rocked!

SCOM only needed some reverb

Nightrain sound fucking awesome!
I hope he busts that out on his solo tour!

Dam this is gonna be sweet!!!!!!!!
They got Nightrain to sound that good already.
This amp is gonna sell out fast!




Joe

Well, here is a video of Slash playing the first AFD100 prototype. I don't have a trained ear to be able to really tell whether they have got the sound or not, but it does sound pretty good and Slash seems kind of pumped about it so who knows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iG_OHT7JXw

It does sound similar, but sounds a bit too hot for me.

now that's a great Amp!

Since our last blog we've been working hard tweaking the first prototype we showed Slash in LA last month. Based on his comments and amendments as documented in our post dated 24.05.10 we've come up with a finished amp that we hope will hit the nail right on the head! Speaking to Slash, he's really excited about getting his hands on this re-worked prototype and can't wait to put it through it's paces.

Slash is currently on tour in Europe so we've arranged to meet him in Paris on Sunday (20th June) before his gig where he's going to try the amp out during sound check. If it passes his inspection he's even suggested the possibility of playing it live on stage at the gig! If you're heading over to his show at Bataclan in Paris this Sunday you could be one of the first few to hear this amazing amp live!

Once we've collated everything after our meeting with Slash on Sunday we'll post another blog shortly detailing the next step in this exciting project. Stay tuned

Fuck, Slash sounds awesome on all the GN'R songs he plays in this video. Even Jungle sounds killer! :drool:

Tweet from Slash today.

People may get on him for being a marketing whore, but at least he is willing to stand behind and use the shit he endorses.

Marketing whore? I think he's had better taste and made better decisions than a lot of other players. Besides, it's a tough biz to be in. I find it amazing that he's still kinda on top without being in a big band.

marketing whore in my opinion would be when Slash did the car commercial. I don't like shit like that or if he did some kind of fast food commercial etc.

Having the two greatest brands in music history want to make a signature amp and guitar is in no way being a marketing whore.

Paradise City with new amp...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCmpq9ml2G8

Night Train...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iLnxeTn11k

Sweet Child O'Mine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbDK_HtpvGo

Rocket Queen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7-69Be8tuc

That AMP ROCKS!!!!

I MUST HAVE IT!!!!

DAM NIGHT TRAIN ROCKED hell ALL OF IT ROCKED!!!

This amp is the must buy for all guitarists!!!
Durring Night train it looked like he was enjoying it even more than he usually does and I like it I hope he uses this amp for a long ass time!!!



Joe

http://www.afd100.com/blog/stage-1-engineering-complete/

A shame I don't live in Asia again!!!
Lol they get a bunch of cool shit now my fav people are playing there and not here (I was refering to Axl to) although I do know Slash is suppose to be going to the house of blues.




Joe

Launch Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9smsqmkWK0k

I will definitely pick one of these up! : ok:

Awesome. Post a review and pics if possible in Nice Boys. : ok:

Will probably be this Summer. I have a rule where I never buy first batch of anything even an xbox.  that way if there are any bugs or problems, they get ironed out.

Also won't be able to afford one till bout late Spring/Early Summer. I got my dream guitar, now i gotta add the dream amp with it.

That's a good rule. Whenever you buy it I meant, although isn't this a limited edition or something?

im sure he will release a "Limited Edition" out the gate, but they didn't go through all that to not mass produce it I'm sure.

I say first shipment will be limited edition with a full launch later next year. At least I hope so.

Sounds good, better than his old live sound (which I've never really liked in the GNR days). His current gear sounds better, BTW.

About having your own sound.. Well, nothing stops you from getting this amp and using different settings. Also, there's the guitar, the pickups and even your  playing style that defines a tone. If you like Slash's sound, there's no better way to start to get your own distinctive tone from there.