Zach Wish
Zach Wish
  • 99
  • 3 598 047
Carstens Amplification - EMPIRE | 100W of Versatile Modern High Gain
The Carstens Empire began after a conversation between Brian Carstens and Misha Mansoor. The results are a crushing and versatile 100W amp, with an open, un-compressed, musical midrange and articulate voicing. This amp rules. Full signal chain below.
www.carstensamplification.com/empire/empire
0:00 "Angry Again" Megadeth
1:23 "Pneuma" Tool (double tracked)
2:29 "Dam That River" Alice in Chains
3:30 "Dine Alone" Quicksand
4:24 Exploring the amp
7:06 Random Riffing
7:48 "All I Wanted" Paramore
9:01 "Eighties" "The Death and Resurrection Show" Killing Joke
10:01 "Toe to Toes" Mastodon
============== SIGNAL CHAIN:
GUITARS:
Suhr Pete Thorn Standard
Gibson Les Paul Custom: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/item--GIBLPC?siid=295874 @gibsonguitar
Suhr JM Custom
Fender Hybrid 60's Telecaster
Fender Made in Japan Modern Jazzmaster: ua-cam.com/video/74tKgBMAxwg/v-deo.htmlsi=qrVlp3HNIMXNm8PJ
Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom: ua-cam.com/video/vWsmFhKKA1E/v-deo.htmlsi=A4e7vHFwkiN3A-JZ
Fender Starcaster Tom DeLonge Signature: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/item--FEN0262360?siid=347406
PEDALS:
Styrmon El Capistan V2 Delay/Reverb: sweetwater.sjv.io/KjGMB9
AMPS & CAB:
Carstens Amplification Empire
Cabinet: Suhr Pete Thorn 2x12 with Celestion Creamback 75's
MICROPHONES:
Shure SM57: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/item--SHUSM57LC?siid=1479 | sweetwater.sjv.io/75VvXQ
Neumann TLM102: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/item--NEUTLM102?siid=86563 | sweetwater.sjv.io/m5vP41
All into: Universal Audio Apollo x8p, Logic Pro X
www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/item--UADAPX8P?siid=247162 | sweetwater.sjv.io/LX1M0Y
Shopping for gear? Do it here and support the channel in the process: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724
___________________________________________________________
Consider supporting the channel at Venmo: @Zach-Wish
Paypal Tip Jar: zachwish@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: zzwish
🌎 See what's new: linktr.ee/zachwish
My Bands:
Naked Pictures (guitar):
Bandcamp: nakedpicturesrichmond.bandcamp.com/album/w-i-d-e
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/4vvLi0kRfdtg85tzTS7aSc?si=YMhPTAHcQlCUKTzp8iFrwg
Large Margin (bass):
Bandcamp: largemargin.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6QlKIcfTxI04FzlCUM2eOg?si=8qystjyQT12I-WpJjeIKYQ
Proudly playing Ernie Ball strings.
#carstensamplification #carstensempire #tubeamps
Переглядів: 6 057

Відео

MESHUGGAH - Demiurge (FULL BAND COVER) | Carstens Amplification Empire
Переглядів 2,4 тис.21 день тому
Full band cover of the unrelenting "Demiurge" by Meshuggah off of their 2012 record, Koloss. I've been checking out the Carstens Amplification Empire over the past week and have been loving the super tight and razor sharp tones coming from this amp. Full signal chain below. SIGNAL CHAIN: GUITARS: Gretsch G5260 Baritone: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item GRE2516002?siid=273816 Suhr JM PEDALS: Neura...
Diezel VH4 | Legendary For A Reason
Переглядів 91 тис.5 місяців тому
One of my personal favorite amps. Check out the Diezel VH4 here: sweetwater.sjv.io/m5vPO1 0:00 Channel 3 "Blackest Eyes" Porcupine Tree 1:04 Channel 3 "The Pot" Tool 2:16 Diezel Channel 2 vs JCM800 2:58 Channel 2 "Eat The Rich" Aerosmith 4:05 Channel 1 "Original Riff" 5:10 Channel 3 "Eye of the Beholder & Lux Æterna" Metallica 6:32 Channel 2 "Welcome to Paradise" Green Day 7:38 Channel 1 Booste...
Friedman Jake E Lee JEL-20 | More than just the heavy stuff...but also the heavy stuff.
Переглядів 8 тис.6 місяців тому
I've played the majority of the Friedman lineup and this little amp holds its own! Was feeling inspired with the lower gain tones I was getting out of it and wrote this tune. Hope you dig it! Check out the Friedman JEL-20 here: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item FRDJEL20H?siid=339047 SIGNAL CHAIN: All electric guitar tones are direct into the Friedman JEL-20. No drive pedals used. GUITARS: Gibson S...
Victory Amplification "The Jack" (the Guthrie Govan pedal) | It's pretty, pretty good.
Переглядів 4,7 тис.8 місяців тому
Check out the Victory V1 Jack here: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item VITV1JACK?siid=323336. 0:00 Original tune 2:05 Porcupine Tree "Shallow" 3:07 Duffy "Warwick Avenue" 4:11 Beast Infection "Killimanjaro" 4:49 The Darkness "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us" 6:02 Random Noodling SIGNAL CHAIN: GUITARS: Fender Made In Japan Modern Jazzmaster Suhr Pete Thorn Standard Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom ua-cam.com/...
HUGE GUITAR TONES with NO AMP | Origin Effects Revival Drive Hot Rod
Переглядів 9 тис.11 місяців тому
Check out the Revival Drive Compact Hot Rod here: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item ORIRDC?siid=265294 0:00 Strapping Young Lad "Aftermath" 2:11 About the Revival Drive Hot Rod 4:19 Setting up an impulse response 6:36 Adjusting top end on the pedal 7:41 Adding post EQ with API Vision Strip 9:36 Adding stereo room reverb 10:56 Adding stereo delay 11:30 Pearl Jam "Dissident" 12:45 Adding stereo widt...
MARSHALL JCM800 vs FRIEDMAN JJ-100 vs SOLDANO SLO | Radial Headbone VT
Переглядів 17 тис.Рік тому
Check out the Radial Headbone VT: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item RADHBVT?siid=30006. An often overlooked, but super useful piece of gear. ⬇️ 0:00 Intro 1:10 Why amp switchers are cool 3:13 Amp shootout in a mix 4:14 Amp shootout solo'd guitars 5:16 Wrap-up SIGNAL CHAIN: GUITARS: Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom AMPS & CAB: Friedman JJ-100 Marshall JCM800 2203X: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item MSH2...
Friedman JJ-100 Jerry Cantrell Signature Amp | Pure Gain Perfection
Переглядів 53 тис.Рік тому
One of my favorites of the Friedman lineup. Ripping amp. Full signal chain below. ⬇️ SIGNAL CHAIN: GUITARS: Squier Strat - Duncan 59 in the bridge Grestch G5260: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item GRE2516002?siid=273816 Gretsch Richard Fortus Falcon: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item GRE2410940?siid=301622 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst PEDALS: Boss DD-500: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item BOSDD500?...
I should have gotten a Baritone Guitar a long time ago | GRETSCH G5260
Переглядів 42 тис.Рік тому
Check out the Gretsch G5260 here: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item GRE2516002?siid=273816 Shopping for gear? Do it here and support the channel in the process: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724 Consider supporting the channel at Venmo: @Zach-Wish Paypal Tip Jar: zachwish@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: zzwish 🌎 See what's new: linktr.ee/zachwish My Bands: Naked Pictures (guitar): Bandcamp: nakedpic...
WEBBED WING "For Real" (FULL BAND COVER)
Переглядів 3,8 тис.Рік тому
Full band cover of the ripping tune "For Real" by Webbed Wing off of their 2021 record. Full signal chain below. ⬇️ Great songwriting & production on this record, so give it a spin if you haven't. Webbed Wing: open.spotify.com/album/2RB8nl39caMcKZGb32pvPG?si=-y1fwDE6TRuI-KU6wEct6g SIGNAL CHAIN: GUITARS: Gretsch Richard Fortus Falcon: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item GRE2410940?siid=301622 2007 Gi...
My new FAVORITE Drive Pedal? | Origin Effects Revival Drive Compact
Переглядів 17 тис.Рік тому
Check out the Revival Drive Compact here: www.zzounds.com/a 3978724/item ORIRDC Full signal chain below. ⬇️ 0:00 Original Song 1:45 Pedal Demo 7:54 Knob Turning 10:06 Thoughts RIFFS PLAYED: Original Song Beach Slang - Spin The Dial Naked Pictures - Woke Up to Worse The Bouncing Souls - Kate is Great The Darkness - Black Shuck / Love on the Rocks Rage Against the Machine - Wake Up Random Noodlin...
SHINER - Unglued (FULL BAND COVER) | Marshall JCM800 & Friedman SS-100 V2
Переглядів 4 тис.Рік тому
SHINER - Unglued (FULL BAND COVER) | Marshall JCM800 & Friedman SS-100 V2
Blackstar AMPED 2 | 100W AMP that fits in a GIGBAG
Переглядів 24 тис.Рік тому
Blackstar AMPED 2 | 100W AMP that fits in a GIGBAG
The Best Amp Marshall Doesn't Make Any More | AKA Marshall JVM410 HJS Joe Satriani
Переглядів 27 тис.Рік тому
The Best Amp Marshall Doesn't Make Any More | AKA Marshall JVM410 HJS Joe Satriani
Friedman Steve Stevens SS-100 V2 | The Best Just Got Better
Переглядів 56 тис.Рік тому
Friedman Steve Stevens SS-100 V2 | The Best Just Got Better
Soldano SLO-30 | A Modern Classic
Переглядів 91 тис.Рік тому
Soldano SLO-30 | A Modern Classic
GHOST - From The Pinnacle to the Pit (FULL BAND COVER) | Friedman SS-100 v2
Переглядів 7 тис.Рік тому
GHOST - From The Pinnacle to the Pit (FULL BAND COVER) | Friedman SS-100 v2
Marshall JCM800 & Soldano SLO-100 vs SLO-30 | How different do they REALLY sound?
Переглядів 32 тис.Рік тому
Marshall JCM800 & Soldano SLO-100 vs SLO-30 | How different do they REALLY sound?
Best Bass Amp Plugin? | BOGREN Digital BassKnob STD
Переглядів 5 тис.Рік тому
Best Bass Amp Plugin? | BOGREN Digital BassKnob STD
MARSHALL JCM800 20W Studio | As good as the 100W Amp?
Переглядів 111 тис.Рік тому
MARSHALL JCM800 20W Studio | As good as the 100W Amp?
FOO FIGHTERS - Aurora (FULL BAND COVER) | Soldano SLO-30
Переглядів 12 тис.Рік тому
FOO FIGHTERS - Aurora (FULL BAND COVER) | Soldano SLO-30
TORCHE - Across The Shields (FULL BAND COVER)
Переглядів 4,6 тис.Рік тому
TORCHE - Across The Shields (FULL BAND COVER)
My new favorite guitar? GRETSCH Richard Fortus FALCON
Переглядів 21 тис.Рік тому
My new favorite guitar? GRETSCH Richard Fortus FALCON
Trying out the Neural DSP | Archetype: RABEA
Переглядів 12 тис.Рік тому
Trying out the Neural DSP | Archetype: RABEA
Riffing on the KILLER Mesa BADLANDER
Переглядів 18 тис.Рік тому
Riffing on the KILLER Mesa BADLANDER
Mesa Boogie BADLANDER | Maybe my favorite Mesa
Переглядів 133 тис.Рік тому
Mesa Boogie BADLANDER | Maybe my favorite Mesa
THE 1975 - People (FULL BAND COVER)
Переглядів 4,9 тис.2 роки тому
THE 1975 - People (FULL BAND COVER)
Epiphone JERRY CANTRELL Les Paul Custom "Wino" | FULL DEMO & REVIEW
Переглядів 62 тис.2 роки тому
Epiphone JERRY CANTRELL Les Paul Custom "Wino" | FULL DEMO & REVIEW
Soldano SLO-100 | The King of High Gain
Переглядів 121 тис.2 роки тому
Soldano SLO-100 | The King of High Gain

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bendavies8744
    @bendavies8744 6 годин тому

    Never seen anyone do a Rusty Box through an SVT before! Thank you

  • @josephculver7341
    @josephculver7341 8 годин тому

    Killer playing! Could listen to this for hours. Sounds awesome

  • @blainagemofo
    @blainagemofo 9 годин тому

    That Les Paul... What is that model? I've seen em and been trying to find one or the Classic Custom.

  • @fghty333-nd3fd
    @fghty333-nd3fd 17 годин тому

    One the best of Marshalls 👍

  • @christopher.k.guitar
    @christopher.k.guitar 20 годин тому

    Btw, You definitely should do an updated amp collection video soon 💪

  • @christopher.k.guitar
    @christopher.k.guitar 20 годин тому

    I just had my 5th Friedman added to the collection and now am gonna sell the Phil X Model and the JEL20, the Pink Taco V2 and the Twin Sister are staying. The Smallbox went about a year ago… The JEL20 is a nice sounding grab and go gigging option but I don’t do that anymore. I never used the Lineout and the pull/JEL channel is too much for me or say nothing I couldn’t also get with a boost pedal. As I also own the 2203 Reissue JCM800 the JEL20 therefore feels redundant at the moment for me. I really liked the Phil X at first and the homeymoon lasted for quite some weeks now, but in the end it is too dark for me even with low bass, cranked mids/treble plus presence quite high… It just doesn’t slice and cut as the JCM800 which is unbeatable in that regard. …the variac style switch is something I‘m going to miss feel-wise though - should be integrated in many more amps

  • @PerfectCircle91
    @PerfectCircle91 День тому

    Around the fur is such a monster. We have to be around the same age brotha there is just to many musical influences to ignore 😂.

  • @nickyounger1368
    @nickyounger1368 2 дні тому

    You prefer this over the Soldano?

  • @Sannypowa
    @Sannypowa 2 дні тому

    Minimal difference between a full maple and a mixed rosewood/maple fingerboard+neck. The full maple still sounds better, fuller and louder.

  • @tomfoolery6080
    @tomfoolery6080 2 дні тому

    holy shit i used that chord progression after the solo for a song i wrote

  • @calebdillman8462
    @calebdillman8462 2 дні тому

    Is this raw audio or with guitar pedals and if so which ones?

  • @spasticjackson9578
    @spasticjackson9578 3 дні тому

    Pretty spunky. Nice chops ! ! !!!

  • @sgfuzz5465
    @sgfuzz5465 3 дні тому

    My ears can’t hear a difference in this particular video.

  • @tomcantonati2648
    @tomcantonati2648 3 дні тому

    FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

  • @tomcantonati2648
    @tomcantonati2648 3 дні тому

    I come back here on a regular basis. To watch this video and every other video, just to drool over this 5150 tone. Man whatever you did, I envy this sounds so heavily.

  • @a-iz4pg
    @a-iz4pg 3 дні тому

    How does SJ compared to the current DSL line?

  • @Mr_Woodchuck
    @Mr_Woodchuck 4 дні тому

    Hack the planet!

  • @JoseArturLimaLira-rg9oj
    @JoseArturLimaLira-rg9oj 4 дні тому

    This channel is therapy for guitarists, great riffs, great tone and especially GREAT playing.

  • @robertsteinberger
    @robertsteinberger 4 дні тому

    You made me buy this pedal, after watching this video about 30 times because of your brilliant playing, tone and intro song.

  • @jongonzalez6917
    @jongonzalez6917 5 днів тому

    My goodness…

  • @JR15A2
    @JR15A2 5 днів тому

    That. Was. Awesome.

  • @user-qr7ee2cp4y
    @user-qr7ee2cp4y 5 днів тому

    I'd look for a used slo 100 for 3500 and an attenuator before I'd pay 3k for a new slo 30

  • @mohitrahaman
    @mohitrahaman 5 днів тому

    Hi Zach, 72 or 68 gauge?

  • @mohitrahaman
    @mohitrahaman 5 днів тому

    Gilbert sounded good on the Friedman, but the Marshall has that iconic nasally attack of PG

  • @mohitrahaman
    @mohitrahaman 5 днів тому

    You can hear every note on every string ringing!

  • @andremessias2974
    @andremessias2974 6 днів тому

    Since when Diezel amps are legendary ?

  • @dougmorato
    @dougmorato 7 днів тому

    That Les Paul is KING!!

  • @jordanpene5279
    @jordanpene5279 7 днів тому

    Finishing with Drown 😍🖤

  • @mark7166
    @mark7166 7 днів тому

    Can the clean channel get... clean... though? Haha.

  • @screamingintothewind
    @screamingintothewind 7 днів тому

    What Cab are you using? I want one.

  • @philpluskota7463
    @philpluskota7463 8 днів тому

    The Empire + Grace are two of the best modern high gain amps ever made. Brian rules, You rule and all the tones you can get out of this amp and the Grace are so good.

  • @75Pollux
    @75Pollux 8 днів тому

    Hi, really nice playing ! Which one do you prefer for this low input big muff thing ? I

  • @3rdStoreyChemist
    @3rdStoreyChemist 8 днів тому

    Plug In Baby is a Zvex Fuzz Factory into either a JCM2000 DSL or a Soldano Decatone. Its weird that people are discovering a clean or cleanish Marshall plus a distortion pedal sounds great though. Until channel switching and decent effects loops became common, it was just easier for players to set the amp clean and use pedals for dirtier sounds, also made it easier to borrow an amp and still sound like you.

  • @jeremylewis2171
    @jeremylewis2171 8 днів тому

    Bad ass!!!!!

  • @woodchucksquirrel
    @woodchucksquirrel 8 днів тому

    I remember seeing your VH2 / Friedman shootout years ago, which helped me finally decide to buy the VH2 many years ago. Still my favorite amp, only issue is the weight of the thing! Need to get it retubed, but otherwise still absolutely rocks. Great video, Z!

  • @mikeym9619
    @mikeym9619 10 днів тому

    Zach’s rhythm playing is so good, his taste in music is so good, and of course his tone is incredible. One of the best right now reviewing gear on YT, no doubt.

  • @TaylorWilliamWright
    @TaylorWilliamWright 11 днів тому

    Hell yeah! Killing Joke. Loved the playing dude.

  • @1111undici1111
    @1111undici1111 11 днів тому

    This is probably the most badass amp I've ever heard!!

  • @adhaskym.a9536
    @adhaskym.a9536 11 днів тому

    Time for a new copy and tweaks. Thanks.

  • @stevent.keister1254
    @stevent.keister1254 11 днів тому

    I’ve been researching on the 7 and 8 string . Just not the sound I’m looking for Something about you playing has peak my interest on this guitar Like when I got my Gretsch 5410 , watching andertons from the UK .

  • @stevent.keister1254
    @stevent.keister1254 11 днів тому

    My friend keep on talking about the 7 and 8 string but they don’t sound right and the way you play sold me on this guitar It has the high and lows just right . I have a Gretsch G5410T tri five electromatic , I’m using a boss Katana 100 watt amp. What’s your thoughts.

  • @mazklassa9338
    @mazklassa9338 11 днів тому

    What song is playing at 10:49 on the time stamp?

  • @CarstensAmplification
    @CarstensAmplification 12 днів тому

    Thank you Zach! You know we all love you \m/ And you played some of my personal favs! Great demo

  • @stevent.keister1254
    @stevent.keister1254 12 днів тому

    I’m so amazed I have a Gretsch G5410T tri five Listing to what you were playing , it’s what I’m looking for You are bad ass on this guitar

  • @TavaresProject
    @TavaresProject 12 днів тому

    Damn!!!! Guitar to guitar it sounds like a different amp... Much more so than other amplifiers. Great showcase

  • @GGang70
    @GGang70 12 днів тому

    Zach can make a 1 watt practice amp sound amazing. No one does amp reviews better than this guy

  • @brianbeattie4358
    @brianbeattie4358 12 днів тому

    Excellent demo!

  • @braypdx
    @braypdx 12 днів тому

    I hear Killing Joke and I hit the thumbs up! Sounds great.

  • @ericroyals8819
    @ericroyals8819 12 днів тому

    Sounds excellent. I’m digging the guitars you’ve got in rotation, too!

  • @user-ys2wc5od6r
    @user-ys2wc5od6r 12 днів тому

    Random riffing started quite townsend-esque