OVERDRIVE- MASTER EFFECTS Misanthrope ...the classic ...Ampeg VH 140 C-in-a-Box ...vs. VHD SNK

MASTER EFFECTS MISANTHROPE PRE

$200.00 USD

As luck would have it I discovered MM a little while ago and did their Sodano and had plans to check out their other pedals. 

This is of course by coincident one of them. I just finished doing SNK's version which is damn good so why not compare?

It is enough to say that the Ampeg VH 140 C was the hot amp 

to have for Hard Core and Death Metal in the 90's. Check the SNK VHD Post for all the history.

The point is like all styles and genres are after years of fading away are discovered by new players that come along and breath fresh life into them. Someone remembers about old the gear and new 'old' tools are reintroduced. This is such the case.

CONCLUSION

I find the Misanthrope a bit brighter and a tad tighter and the SNK is a bit more open ...and fuller for it.

The Misanthrope definitely has a resonant point with a lot of punch and balz.

The SNK has a very rich wall of sound thing.

They both do a killer capture of the Ampeg vibe.

 

In the real world the bass player owns the low end. For example if you are doing a riff in unison the benefits of the Misanthrope may blend in so tight they disappear

and the less punchy SNK will fill the the room with it's richer and creamy mids and create a wall of sound. There is simply no bad choice. BUT ...damn it! You have to choose.

I am sure working on a tune would be a joy with the SNK. Hearing all that thick warm sound will be heaven.

When playing in my band if the Misanthrope removes the back wall will be an equal

unequalled thrill.

Please check the box if that was helpful. LOL

The video compares the amp and both pedals.

$225.00 USD

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