Marshall SV20h vs 1987x @paulbradshawguitar

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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SV20h : thmn.to/thoprod/457091?offid=1&affid=3523
1987x: thmn.to/thoprod/166987?offid=1&affid=3523

Both are killer amps, but I had to find out which might be better in my setup, is more watts/a bigger amp necessarily better in this instance? let's find out

Amps:
Marshall SV20h - Stock Marshall tubes - 2x EL34 , 20watts / high mode
Marshall 1987x mk2 reissue - TAD tube set
TAD 7025 HIGHGRADE TAD Tubes premium Selected
7025 S Mullard style TAD Premium Selected
12AX7A-C TAD, BALANCED PHASE DRIVER Selection
EL34L-Cz TAD Tubes premium matched duet

bright cap cut on the 1987x 50 watts

Gibson SG '61 reissue with Tonerider Birmingham pickups - 500k pots , 50s wiring

both amps are going into my KHE 4x2 switcher and then a Suhr Reactive load
Mikko Reflex as the cab sim, with a blend of Creamback and Greenback speakers

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 More is more?
00:30 Setup
00:49 KHE Amp and cab selector , Suhr Reactive Load
01:15 Gibson SG '61 Reissue , Tonerider Birmingham pickups
01:35 Stock Sv20h , 1987x bright cap mod
02:40 SV20h vs 1987x tones
05:05 Initial thoughts
06:28 Jumpered SV20h vs 1987x tones
08:33 Final thoughts

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