So I sent my RM50 to Rob for a couple modifications a while back, and had some time to put it through its paces this weekend.
With arrival of the amp, I also ordered a Quickmod and UltraLead.
First, on the RM50:
-Rob did an adjustable loop (via potentiometer) on the back which lets you go from rack units to pretty much any floor pedal out there.
I previously ran an ebtech line level shifter and it did the job, but still was not transparent and I could tell a difference when activating pedals.
-Not anymore, this is the first time Ive used an MTS amp with my pedal board and notice absolutely no change in tone, volume, noise, nothing. Transparent!!!! Superb job Rob. It took a little bit of time to adjust the module volume, loop pot, and master volume, but once all set, it was glorious sounding.
-Rob also upgraded various caps through the amp and tuned the front end differently to give me another flavor from my RM100. The amp is amazing and sounds phenominal
-Now onto the module....
The Ultra-lead is where its at for metal tones baby. This thing sounds so huge and clear. I play alot of fast thrash metal ala Lamb of God style, with alot of fast alternate picking and staccato style riffs. This things tracks fast and cuts like a samurai sword. This will never leave my collection. Very different from any other mod Ive tried. Lots of gain and tweak-ability, but I like the extreme side of the mod the best
The Quickmod was a mod Ive been wanting to try since its release. Just waiting for the right opportunity. Ive been struggling with marshall tones for a while, looking for something really soup'd up. I really enjoy my 59RR custom but more for heavy rock days and older metal tunes. But this Quickmod puts the icing on the cake for newer metal tones in standard or close to standard tuning. I absolutely love it for Megadeth style thrashy tunes, which is what I have been searching for a while. There is something with the mids that just sounds superb but still retains a marshall-esque type tone. Well Done! Another to stay! It does have a **** ton of gain so tuning this mod was a little different than anything else I have tried from Rob, and it took me a little while to find MY sweet spot for it, but when I did... Pure Magic!
Thanks Rob for bringing Xmas to Texas early! I cannot quit playing these new mods