Interview: Mike Soldano & The History Of The SLO-100!

I sat down with amp building legend Mike Soldano to talk about the new 2020 SLO-100 and the history of the original SLO-100!

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[NicholasGreenwood]

A few years ago I called Mike's shop in Seattle and asked if he would let me come and see it. He said yes. He spent about 45 minutes with me, showing me his "production line" (about 2-3 guys), letting me demo his amps, and telling me stories. Mike is passionate about his craft, and was gracious to me with his time. Also, there was purple everywhere; the amps, the floor, and Mike's shirt and socks. I will always remember that.

[MichaelSmith-rqhd]

Awesome Amp!
I started playing in 64 and have been a pro player for many years. I've had several amps rigs over that time., Fender, Marshall, Boogie, Seymour Duncan to name a few. Although all of these start out being
good sounding amps I always seem to grow tired of them. They seem to get weak and unresponsive over time and I move on to the next, in my quest for THE SOUND!
My longtime friend and local amp guru Bruce Egnater turned me on to Soldano in 2003. I bought two SLO 100's with 4x12 cabinets that year. It was a turning point in my journey for tone. I've got to say those are the only amps I've ever had in my 54 yrs of playing that I am just as happy with today as the day I bought them! I still play over 100 shows a year and there is hardly ever a gig that someone doesn't come up and ask me about them. Never had one problem in 17 years!
I've called the shop a few times and spoke to Mike and Bill they are always helpful in answering any questions.
Can't say enough about Mike's Amplifiers!!
LONG LIVE SOLDANO! ♡

[thetonekingofficial]

Great video Fluff. The SLO was my fav amp from Winter NAMM. Sounded outstanding! And Mike is such a nice guy!

[jspinks]

idkkk mannn that's waving the wanddd like nooo hold shit...but I think this dale like is good quality...idk...we'll find out sooner or later lol.

[jspinks]

about the best ignorance yet a wholeeee 1uf out the first stage...idk some epcos looking thing lol.

[Tognar]

He seems like a cool dude. Just a humble nerd building badass amps, no biggie.

[shekador]

What a refreshingly genuine, tech-focused interview, completely devoid of marketing hype, spin, and ego. Mr. Soldano is rare and unique amongst his peers, and that same purity lives in his designs.

[Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

I've called his Seattle shop too about my SLO and he was always gracious and talkative. Real genuine guy. We love you Mike!

[jasonsisk]

Great story and interview. The Soldano SLÖ 100 has always been a bucket list piece of gear for me. The SLO 30 may be just the ticket now that it’s just me playing dad rock in my basement all by my lonesome.

[marcelojulio]

This is the master, the coolest guy on the amp industry, and... A best guy ever !!!

Long live to Mike Soldano !!!

This is your best interview Fluff, congratulations bro !

[DeathMetalGuitar]

i love Mike's enthusiasm throughout the years. i still have my 2001 SLO (all mods from Bill S) and Soldano's always, always accessible and happy to converse. So happy he's settled in with Avi and BAD.

[Stubz_Perez]

Eagerly waiting to see and hear you say "Today on Riffs, Beards and Gear we check out the SLO-100"

[fonzybrookestone]

I'll be buried with my HR 50+ Greatest amp I've ever played!!!!

[BPToneReview]

Found the little nugget at 0:37. Very sneaky pic of Mike 🤘🏼 What do I win ;)

[MarkLumsley]

FUN FACT: Steve Vai used an SLO-100 to play the entire lead track in 'For the Love of God'.

[electricgypsyblues]

I always wanted this amp since Clapton started playing them in the 90's. I wanted that sound so bad

[PsychoMantis]

Mike not only gave us the SLO, but also the really affordable Jet City JCA series

[TedintheShed]

I thought $2699.00 was for the 30 Watt and the 100 watt price is not yet announced?

[robertlester]

Important part of the Queensryche sound also

[deathmetalsl]

Always loved the SLO. Love it even more because of what a great guy Mike seems to be 🙌