Soldano Slo, 5150, Dual rectifier

[BrentSSL]

Ok So I understand that the 5150 and the earlier revisions of the Dual rectifier 2 channel are based on the soldano SLO. I am very interested in this amp and its tone I found a couple soldano Hot rods but I have seen on this website that those are very expensive clones, The Jetcity jca100 H seems to be the cheaper alternative if I am after the "Slo" tone? Is the Slo easier to find then an early revision of the Dual rectifier with the awsome pre 500 tone? Is the reason a Dual rectifiers sound so good with a 5150 because those are two sides of the same coin and you are basically making up the best parts of the Slo that are living in those 2 amps? Currently I have a Mark V and I am looking to find an Amp to add to my collection and to compliment the Mark in the recording studio. I feel like the Slo is the amp todo this but is there a way to maybe squeeze a good Slo tone out of the Mark V Keep in mind I have never played a Slo in person the closest experience I have is a few soldanos in stores for maybe like ten minutes no idea the models I think one was an avenger and the other was a hotrod possibly and I only spent maybe 10 minutes at most with those amps. My other idea for recording purposes mainly is getting a 5150 block letter and a good dual rack mount rectifier. However I couldn't use all that live when I get into other bands down the road. Suggestions pleaze I am trying to stay away from 3 channels and roadsters because I think those sound best with EMGs and boosting which I would like to avoid doing.

 

[Elpelotero]

You can find a SLO 100 easier than an early Rectifier. However, it's more expensive. You can't coax those tones out of a Mark. I've tried, and they are apples and oranges. I think a 5150 will get you close, or get an early rectifier, Revision F if you can't find a C, D, E, and boost it a bit.

 

[BrentSSL]

See I am loving the mark V for many reasons but honestly I just don't think it sounds as good as a a good sounding dual rec however I think it sounds better then most amps I have played through and it works so well with passive pickups where any rev g to the new three channels do nor sound good well as good without boosting or active pups. Thats why I was thinking soldano lol I could always get a Jet city and a 5150 and go from there buut somewhow I don't think that slo tone is in there and I'll be boosting more then likely

 

[BrentSSL]

also did you try the suhr koto boost it sounds like it might get you close do you still have your mark v or did you switch it up ?