DON’T OVERPAY for one of these Amps ! Sunn // Beta Lead

Description:
In this video we are going to be taking a closer look at the Sunn Beta Lead . This has been a heavily requested video for a while now. I hope you enjoy .
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0:00 - Intro/About the Beta
2:34 - In the Mix
3:39 - Current Market/ Fair Price
4:23 - Relaunch Bust
4:52 - Gear Used
5:21 - Amp Only
7:17 - Beta w/ HM2
8:47 - Beta w/ Black Russian
10:02 - What would you pay ?
#sunn #sunnbetalead #betalead

[bigwomp]

I have one of these, just got a custom headshell for it. The proper way to RUNN this amp is with all EQ knobs all the way up, gain and reverb to taste. Throw a rat or a BAT Pharaoh in front and call it a day.

[AJ-whtw]

I can’t remember the last time I have seen one of these under $750 in any kind of playable condition, it’s been a few years. Definitely cool amps that I enjoy, but the hype train has killed the prices worse than the AOR (which is actually kinda worth it, it was just a bargain before). I’m much more inclined to stick with what I’m doing now when I want that sound, running a Hilbish Sol Invictus pre-amp into the loop of my Orange Super Crush.

[Christomcat]

I payed $600 for my beta, but it also came with a 202 cab and the footswitch with all the knobs in tact and beautiful condition. Was searching all summer for it, but when one finally popped up on facebook i hopped on it immediately. Had some problems with it but after some servicing i can happily say it's my favorite amp of all time! Thanks for the video!

[bobbyblair]

I couldn't find a real one, so I bought a Hilbish. I couldn't be happier

[TaurianAudio-iojd]

My first Sunn was a beta lead 4x10 combo that was played by Ted Nugent. Bought locally for 400 bucks here in Detroit. It was a very underwhelming sound and hardly worth that price imo. It breaks my heart that the focus of new sunn brand wasn't the Model T, the obvious flagship of sunns original technology.
Great video as always 🤘

[FuzzEater]

I got one on FB marketplace with a matching 412 for $600 locally. I probably would have gone up to $800 for the head and cab. It’s a cool amp but it’s not worth $1k imho. Hilbish makes great heads/racks/pedals if you want a reliable beta lead.

[troy]

I paid like $550 for my Sunn Beta lead used!
— I basically did the same thing you did,
and took it to my amp tech to inspect!
— mine plays and sounds great!
— I bought mine about five years ago, although!

[CryptToneMusic]

Acoustic, Peavey, and EMC amps are good alternatives also.

[brennanfleuette]

Saw the thumbnail and stopped in to preemptively say "real." Does anyone know if the Sunn cabs are actually shipping out? They say 4 week build time but I haven't heard of anyone getting one.

[robertdonosobuchner]

This amp sounds really good for this kind of music. I like to buy the gear second hand, it's way cheaper and I have made some very good deals. I will have a look for this amp.

[matzer]

Nice blast from the past
Thanks a lot for sharing

[jdizzlies]

The Hilbish amps go for $800, and the SNK solid state models—which sound awesome—are $1, 000. I’d definitely grab one or more of those before considering a used Beta Lead.

Also, I don’t understand why more people aren’t looking at Ceriatone’s version of the Model T. They’re boutique-quality, hand-wired amps and will be delivered to your door in about a month for under $2, 000. Why wait for a new Model T for $3, 000+, when you can order a Ceriatone today?

If anyone is brand-nervous, they could even order just the chassis and have a fake Sunn-style head shell built for it. But that would be lame.

[FuzzedandDoom]

Dream amp right there, they rarely come up in my neck of the woods and when they do it's a shit show with prices.

[KeithShelley]

Awesome. My local shop has a used Concert Lead I've been meaning to check out. Maybe today's the day!

[danielkosmider]

$500 is fair. I personally prefer the tone on the Concert lead better .

[Visceri_CSKTS]

I love the Sunn mojo but If I’m gunning for that CMOS sound I’m buying a Darkglass and throwing a graphic eq behind it. I haven’t been arrested for using it on guitar yet

[Lornewolfe]

I live in Canada and never see Sunn amps period. Maybe a Model T once a year in certain Gear groups but never the beta.
I managed to find a Sunn SL260, 60 watts, solid state, sounds good but has no drive almost. It’s ok and in good condition but there’s nothing special about it.
I’m going to stick with Hiwatt, orange, and finding the odd vintage Peavey and Traynor amps. Maybe some weird beater Garnett’s too.

[JoshuaLTRyan]

I would spend 600 or under. probably 500 would be where I'd look.

[mybloodypatton]

Oh man, I had a crate blue voodoo that I sold like 15 years ago. Just was too much for what I needed at the time but it would’ve been rad to hang on to it now that I’m playing a lot more

[gooseabuse]

Doesn't Hilbish make some of these amps? Do you have any opinions on his stuff?