New Suhr Badger 30 Demo

FFTT · 8th May 2008, 08:52 PM

Peter Thorn once again goes beyond the call of duty to demo
John Suhr's new Badger 30 Combo.

This amp with 2XEL34's and built in power scaling may be the perfect
bedroom to bar alternative.

Thanks Pete!

YouTube - Suhr Badger 30 amp

Jonboy79 · 9th May 2008, 04:58 AM

Sounds pretty damn good. That would definitely something I'd want on the studio.

Jax · 9th May 2008, 05:05 AM

I've been waiting for this video. The last one Pete did of the 18w Badger really showed how great an amp it is, and boy, can that guy play guitar!

Checking it out now.

theGeek · 9th May 2008, 05:20 AM

word.

FFTT · 10th May 2008, 05:48 AM

Pete explains in his TGP thread that the Strat cleans Hendrix stuff
is through the open back 4X12 to the left loaded with 4X Celestion Blues.

The overdrive tones are through the /13 closed back 2X12 cab loaded with greenbacks.

Dean7 · 10th May 2008, 06:03 AM

Wow. I might have to pick one of those babies up! :)

-Dean

FFTT · 10th May 2008, 06:34 AM

This is the first demo I've seen showing a well designed power scaling section in action.
Note that he lowers the gain along with the power control to keep the tone the same and to avoid unwanted clipping.
Since the amp is still being driven hard, it really shows how the overall tone and responsiveness remains the same while only the volume decreases.

I just pulled up the 2008 retail price list from the Suhr web page.

Model Features MSRP
Amplifiers
Suhr Brand Amplifiers
Badger 18w Head 18w cathode-biased head, EL84 power tubes, tube rectifier, $1,750.00

12AX7 preamp tubes, tube-buffered effects loop...
Power Scaling for power tube saturation at low volume levels
Classic late-60's early-70's British sound... Big sound in a
small compact package... Gold panel, gold logo, & gold piping

Badger 18w Combo 1x12 combo version, closed back with single Celestion V30 speaker $2,100.00

Badger 30w Head 30w cathode-biased head, EL34 power tubes, solid state rectifier, $1,995.00

12AX7 preamp tubes, tube-buffered effects loop...
Power Scaling for power tube saturation at low volume levels
Classic late-60's early-70's British sound... Big sound in a
small compact package... Gold panel, gold logo, & gold piping

Badger 30w Combo 1x12 combo version, closed back with single Celestion V30 speaker $2,345.00

Consumer Retail Price List - January, 2008
Suhr Amplification
18650 Collier Ave., Unit A
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 471-2334, (951) 471-2557 Fax
Welcome to John Suhr Guitars, Basses, and Amps - Expanding the Experience of Tone!, johnsuhr@suhrguitars.com

They also list the Suhr 1X12 closed back cab unloaded for $325.00 and loaded with a vintage 30 for $525.00

Jax · 10th May 2008, 05:40 PM

The 30w Badger sounds the way I expected - f'n great! I'm hearing a bigger sounding amp than the 18w version, but very similar. It would be a luxury to have the cab selection Pete has!

studjo · 10th May 2008, 08:17 PM

I had the joy of playing both amps - I love em - **** I should buy at least on e of those babies. I'd prefer the 18W thing since I don't play loud

shit where's the money???

Jo

the_Chris · 14th May 2008, 11:31 AM

John Suhr's one smart guy, he picked a caliber player like Pete Thorn to make a clip of it. I'm convinced that guy can make anything sound amazing, but there's no doubt about it - John obviously did his homework when he designed the Badger 30.

FFTT · 15th May 2008, 03:23 AM

I emailed Suhr trying to get the weight of the Badger 30 head and
just curious about back order status.

The 30 head weighs about 28 pounds, not bad at all.

If you want one, they are already in back order expecting about
a 2 1/2 month wait.

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8th May 2008, 08:52 PM	#1
FFTT Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 2,931 iTrader: (0)	New Suhr Badger 30 Demo Peter Thorn once again goes beyond the call of duty to demo John Suhr's new Badger 30 Combo. This amp with 2XEL34's and built in power scaling may be the perfect bedroom to bar alternative. Thanks Pete! YouTube - Suhr Badger 30 amp __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice

9th May 2008, 05:05 AM	#3
Jax Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 3,574 iTrader: (0)	I've been waiting for this video. The last one Pete did of the 18w Badger really showed how great an amp it is, and boy, can that guy play guitar! Checking it out now. __________________ When the music is good, the mix is that much better.

9th May 2008, 05:20 AM	#4
theGeek Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 372 iTrader: (0)	word. __________________ theGeek Handbuilt Les Paul Copy Handbuilt Tele Copy Handbuilt Flying V Variax Acoustic Marshall Plexi Clone Avatar 212 with Vintage 30's Lopo Line Slant 212 with Greenbacks

10th May 2008, 05:48 AM	#5
FFTT Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 2,931 iTrader: (0)	Pete explains in his TGP thread that the Strat cleans Hendrix stuff is through the open back 4X12 to the left loaded with 4X Celestion Blues. The overdrive tones are through the /13 closed back 2X12 cab loaded with greenbacks. __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice

9th May 2008, 04:58 AM	#2
Jonboy79 Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,986 iTrader: (0)	Sounds pretty damn good. That would definitely something I'd want on the studio.

10th May 2008, 06:03 AM	#6
Dean7 Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 316 iTrader: (0)	Wow. I might have to pick one of those babies up! :) -Dean

10th May 2008, 06:34 AM	#7
FFTT Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 2,931 iTrader: (0)	This is the first demo I've seen showing a well designed power scaling section in action. Note that he lowers the gain along with the power control to keep the tone the same and to avoid unwanted clipping. Since the amp is still being driven hard, it really shows how the overall tone and responsiveness remains the same while only the volume decreases. I just pulled up the 2008 retail price list from the Suhr web page. Model Features MSRP Amplifiers Suhr Brand Amplifiers Badger 18w Head 18w cathode-biased head, EL84 power tubes, tube rectifier, $1,750.00 12AX7 preamp tubes, tube-buffered effects loop... Power Scaling for power tube saturation at low volume levels Classic late-60's early-70's British sound... Big sound in a small compact package... Gold panel, gold logo, & gold piping Badger 18w Combo 1x12 combo version, closed back with single Celestion V30 speaker $2,100.00 Badger 30w Head 30w cathode-biased head, EL34 power tubes, solid state rectifier, $1,995.00 12AX7 preamp tubes, tube-buffered effects loop... Power Scaling for power tube saturation at low volume levels Classic late-60's early-70's British sound... Big sound in a small compact package... Gold panel, gold logo, & gold piping Badger 30w Combo 1x12 combo version, closed back with single Celestion V30 speaker $2,345.00 Consumer Retail Price List - January, 2008 Suhr Amplification 18650 Collier Ave., Unit A Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 471-2334, (951) 471-2557 Fax Welcome to John Suhr Guitars, Basses, and Amps - Expanding the Experience of Tone!, johnsuhr@suhrguitars.com They also list the Suhr 1X12 closed back cab unloaded for $325.00 and loaded with a vintage 30 for $525.00 __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice

10th May 2008, 05:40 PM	#8
Jax Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 3,574 iTrader: (0)	The 30w Badger sounds the way I expected - f'n great! I'm hearing a bigger sounding amp than the 18w version, but very similar. It would be a luxury to have the cab selection Pete has! __________________ When the music is good, the mix is that much better.

10th May 2008, 08:17 PM	#9
studjo Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,794 iTrader: (0)	I had the joy of playing both amps - I love em - **** I should buy at least on e of those babies. I'd prefer the 18W thing since I don't play loud shit where's the money??? Jo __________________ www.myspace.com/studjo1

14th May 2008, 11:31 AM	#10
the_Chris Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	John Suhr's one smart guy, he picked a caliber player like Pete Thorn to make a clip of it. I'm convinced that guy can make anything sound amazing, but there's no doubt about it - John obviously did his homework when he designed the Badger 30. __________________ I've had transactions here with: chet.d

15th May 2008, 03:23 AM	#11
FFTT Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 2,931 iTrader: (0)	I emailed Suhr trying to get the weight of the Badger 30 head and just curious about back order status. The 30 head weighs about 28 pounds, not bad at all. If you want one, they are already in back order expecting about a 2 1/2 month wait. __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice

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