Definition of Soldano SLO-100
The Super Lead Overdrive 100, typically shortened to SLO-100, is the debut guitar amplifier from Mike Soldano's Soldano Custom Amplification. Released in 1987, the SLO-100 was designed by Soldano to offer contemporary lead guitarists a hand-built, high-gain amplifier that would not lose clarity and dynamics with heavy distortion. Hard rock and metal guitarists like Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, and Mick Mars helped popularize the SLO-100 and its high-gain sounds, while the amp's clean and lower-gain tones attracted players like Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, and Warren Haynes. The SLO-100 is considered one of the industry's benchmark amps and its success helped establish the boutique amplifier market.
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What is Soldano SLO-100?
The Super Lead Overdrive 100, typically shortened to SLO-100, is the debut guitar amplifier from Mike Soldano's Soldano Custom Amplification.
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