PRS MT 15 Amp

He tenido un monton de amplificadores, evaluando sus pros y contras y he de decir que en comparativa es un buen lunchbox amp, en ese rango de precios.
El canal limpio esta bien , con su eq independiente, no es su fuerte pero es muy valido. Lo bueno bien en su canal saturado, gain , de sobra para todo tipo de metal, muy gordo, grueso saturado y rompe bien a volumenes medios, algo chillón aun bajando eq. de medios y agudos.
A volumenes bajos no suena nada mal.
Comparado con evh lbx 15w. (me gusta mas el evh, mas autentico, mas rockero, quiza sonido algo latoso con agudos y medios elevados, tiene resonance para engordar eq) , blackstar ht5 (valido para rock, mas alla se queda corto), peavey 6505 mh (algo inferior en sonido, en cuanto a un metal crudo tono rectifier, algo mejor en cuanto a un tono valvular de hard rock, mas grano que el mt15, sin ser repito tan afilado, no dispone de limpios y mucho sobrecalentamiento) Orange jim root ( buen sonido gain gordo , quizas algo excedido en eq con medios. Tambien comparado con minirectifier, randall rd 20, marshall dsl20, (este ultimo muy bueno con pedal)
). Este Prs Mt15 es bueno para el metal.
Ahora las contras:
Perillas de poca calidad, esto no es que sea una contra pero en reduccion de sonido 7w. suena muy muy fuerte, la perilla de presence solo hace funcion a partir de la mitad a 3/4 hasta el final, siempre con treble alto. El palm mute suena tan rudo como una bateria , aun equalizando es algo extremo como un golpe con cada toque de pua,,,, no tiene reverb.
Lo mas problematico es un ruido excesivo de fondo con un gain a 3/4 y un corte al apagar el interruptor, incluso dejando que se enfrie muy pronunciado, una especie de chasquido o corto de corriente, que pareciera un problema no muy bien resuelto por Prs,que es el motivo de duda de compra, por lo demas un lunchbox apropiado para rock duro o metal.
En cuanto al envio y trato de thomann excelente como siempre

Pequeño, fácil de transportar y con una calidad de sonido que no tiene nada que envidiar a otros amplificadores de alta gama.

Se echa en falta tener un footswitch para activar el loop de efectos (el footswitch es para cambiar entre clean y lead). Para solucionar esto compré un booster+delay que se puede activar a través de un switch externo, por lo que este switch actúa como activador del loop para los solos.

Es muy versátil por lo que se puede utilizar para muy diversos estilos de música. El gain del Lead channel responde muy bien. Nunca he necesitado ponerlo a más de la mitad. Si subes los medios alrededor de 3/4 tiene un sonido demoledor para directo. Totalmente recomendable. Me compraría 3.

I bought this amp as an upgrade to my home studio setup. I'd been using a Blackstar HT-5 for about 8 years as a home practice and recording amp, and wanted something with more variety and better headroom, particularly on the clean channel. I opted for the Harley Benton G112 cab offered by Thomann - note that there are certainly more expensive cabinets out there, including the intended PRS 1x12, but as the Harley includes a Celestion V30, this was more than sufficient for my needs.

My signal chain is: PRS SE Santana (2011) -> Exotic EP Booster -> Maxon OD808 -> amp. In the effects loop: TC electronics Plethora -> TC electronics Helix -> TC electronics Flashback II (currently running as a looper).

My first impression was with no effects or overdrives/boosts, simply guitar straight into the amp. And this thing did not disappoint! The clean channel is beautiful: clear and chimey, with crisp highs and a wonderful mellow character overall. I was worried that it might sound sterile or lifeless without at least some reverb, but the character of the amp really shines through. Not surprisingly given the 6L6 power section, it's closer to Fender territory than say Marshall or Orange, but remains quite balanced without becoming harsh or shrill. The pull-out boost on the treble knob is also a welcome addition, as the clean channel does retain excellent headroom. With the boost engaged, there's a really gorgeous airiness to the tone, with strummed chords singing and single notes sustaining really clearly. Adding some delay and reverb, the treble boosted sonic palette takes on a wonderful character, becoming rich and resonant - finger picked arpeggios sound remarkably clear and full.

Most people will be interested in the overdrive channel here. Unsurprisingly, this is really outstanding. There is an enormous amount of gain on tap, although even with the gain at max, the tone remains very usable; chords retain definition and leads sound smooth and full, without sounding grainy or harsh. My own preference is to keep the gain relatively low, typically below half way (although note that this is still quite a lot of gain!), and to then add extra punch with the Exotic and midrange with the Maxon. I'm not really a metal player, but for saturated leads (ala Gary Moore, Satch, etc.) this amp is incredible. If I had one complaint, it's that the lead channel does attract some noise, even with the gain at moderate levels - not surprising, given the number of gain stages here. I usually keep a Sentry Noise Gate within my pedalboards on the Plethora, and this deals well with any extraneous hum.

My only other complaint is not having had enough time yet to play with this amp! I also considered the Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 18 when buying the MT15. That had the added advantage of the Redbox DI, something lacking from the MT15. However, the difference in price between the two amps on Thomann is roughly the same as buying the Redbox alone, so that's always an option.

Overall, I highly recommend the MT15. I haven't gigged with it (unlikely to in the near future, given the Covid 19 situation across Europe). I can't imagine that it would struggle to keep up with a drummer; even at 7W half power, it's remarkably loud. You will not regret buying one of these!