Why I Sold All My Amp Modelers in 2026

After using amp modelers for touring, convenience, and practicality… I made a decision that feels almost backwards in 2026: I sold my digital rigs and went back to real amps. This video is a little different than my usual content. No script. No heavy edits. No polished talking points. Just me turning on the amp, grabbing a guitar, ripping a solo, and then sitting down to have an honest conversation with you about my personal experience with real amps vs amp modelers. In this video, I talk about: why amp modelers worked for me for a long time what frustrations started creeping in what I was missing from real amps why I ultimately decided to switch back Toward the end, I also talk a little about why I’ve been mostly absent from YouTube lately. The short version: I’ve been busy touring and working, which I’m super grateful for. Question for you guys: Would you be interested in seeing tour vlogs, behind-the-scenes footage, travel days, session work, and what life actually looks like as a touring/session guitarist? Drop a comment below: Are you team digital, team tube amps, or somewhere in the middle? Subscribe if you’re into: Guitar tone, Nashville session life, touring, gear, studio workflow, and real-world musician content. #Guitar #GuitarTone #TubeAmps #AmpModelers #TouringMusician #NashvilleMusician #SessionGuitarist