Soldano Amplifier Demo Videos

Soldano Custom Amplification is a custom guitar amplifier manufacturing company, founded in 1986 by Michael Soldano in Los Angeles, California and later relocated to Seattle, Washington. It is mostly known for its high gain amps such as its flagship model, the Soldano SLO-100, but the product lineup also includes effect units, pedals and cabinets. All Soldano products are tube-based and are class A/B.

Michael Soldano originally worked with his head technician Bill Sundt at Stars Guitars, modifying amps brought to him. He had built his first amp, a Fender Bassman clone, with the aid of books being discarded by a library. Michael worked on modifying his version of the Bassman for years, until he bought a Mesa/Boogie Mark II and began modifying this amp. The first three SLO amps were based upon this amp and the first one was sold to a friend.

In 1991, Eddie Van Halen used a SLO 100 (which replaced his famous Marshall 1959 due to technical issues) for the album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Eddie would then go on to design the Peavey 5150, which was based on the Soldano.

Soldano Amp Demo 1: Soldano Hot Rod 100 Plus

Demo this morning for Facebook Live Video. Guitar Instructor John Davis demos the Soldano Hot Rod 100 Plus Head. Demo clips include Ratt “Lay It Down”, John Davis “Sidewalk Shenanigans” and Ronnie James Dio “Don’t Talk To Strangers”. Recorded Facebook Live Feed. For more information visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.


Soldano Amp Demo 2: Soldano Hot Rod 50

Texas guitarist John E. Davis demos the Soldano Hot Rod 50 Metal Guitar Sound in this demo video. John E. Davis plays a variety of George Lynch guitar riffs using the Soldano Hot Rod 50. Marshall 4×12 Cab. Visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com for more information.


Soldano Amp Demo 3: Soldano Hot Rod 50 Plus

Texas guitar player John E. Davis offers a demo video of the Soldano Hot Rod 50 Plus two channel tube amp. Two classic guitar riffs played are Ozzy Osbourne’s “Miracle Man” and Accept’s “Balls To The Wall”. John E. Davis is the former owner and lead guitar instructor at the Texas Guitar School in Arlington, Texas. More John E. Davis guitar info available at www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.


Soldano Amp Demo 4: Soldano Hot Rod 50 Classic Guitar Jams

Vintage footage of my old Soldano Hot Rod 50 all tube head. Guitar riffs included “Somebody Get Me A Doctor”, “Cat Scratch Fever”, “Master of Puppets”, “Crazy Train” and “I Don’t Know”. Visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com for more information.