Sean Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Hi All I'm having a bass amp built by Martin Wheelan at [url="http://www.martamp.com/amps.html"]MJW Amplification[/url] and as it's his first bass amp build since he left Matamp, we're looking for a name for it. Most of Martin's guitar amps have names rather than alphanumeric monikers e.g. Orion Cub Bantam Electra Goldstar V6-20 (the exception) Most of the names come from vintage motorcycles but that's not particularly important or relevant in this case. One discarded suggestion so far is [i]Dominator;[/i] I didn't fancy standing on stage with my[i] Dominator [/i]behind be! I'd like it to have a proper name if possible, rather than say, MJW200B. The amp is a 200 watt 2-channel all-valve hand-wired monster with 4 x KT88 power valves, very like a Matamp GT200B or Orange AD200B. It's going to have the power section switchable from 200 to 100 to 50 watts. It's going to be sea foam green tolex with black hardware. When I've got a load of names, I'll do a poll and we'll see what wins. So here's my suggestion to get started: [font=verdana, sans-serif][size=3]My own preference is [/size][/font][i]Quattro - [/i][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=3]the original Audi Sport Quattro is my favourite car, the amp's got 4 big power valves (Quattrovalvole anyone?) and it implies something exciting. [/size][/font] Your go... Edited October 19, 2014 by Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 You might run into trademark issues with 'Quattro' as it's registered by Audi Something with 'valve' in the name like 'Valvolicious' perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Didn't BSA make a 'Big Valve' Super Rocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='zero9' timestamp='1412771738' post='2571828'] You might run into trademark issues with 'Quattro' as it's registered by Audi Something with 'valve' in the name like 'Valvolicious' perhaps? [/quote] Only a problem if they have registered it in the category that includes musical instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Trace built a model call the Quatravalve back in the early 90's and V6 in the late 90's. Phil Jones currently make a guitar amp call the Cub. WEM built an amp called the Dominator back in the 60's. The amps need some marketing thought behind them - some key associations between the amp line and something his target market already thinks is cool. Mark Gooday did it something similar with Ashdown and associations with classic English motoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 MoJoW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Call it the sherminator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Four. As in Indian Four. 4 valves, Its a Four ! Do I win one ? I said it first... Edited October 8, 2014 by spacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='tonyquipment' timestamp='1412773860' post='2571872'] Call it the sherminator [/quote] What's the logic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Quatro, after the well-known bassist, and fizzy drink from the 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 The 2OOB Amp Combination of : 200w Toob (tube) 200w (B)ass Amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1412770002' post='2571787'] Most of the names come from vintage motorcycles... [/quote] Black Lightning? anyway, please check out Richard Thompson's - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. Think it is on youtube. (sorry to go OT!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Tiger 200 Twin (vintage motorbike theme) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgie Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Commando Jaguar Spitfire Sprite Zephyr Zodiac Viva-Viva Add Switchback to any of the above to denote the wattage changes etc Edited October 8, 2014 by gadgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1412776947' post='2571922'] Tiger 200 Twin (vintage motorbike theme) [/quote] Now that is a nice name - reminds me of a certain iconic tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Rumblestiltskin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Call it Gerald, like the mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1412784100' post='2572024'] Call it Gerald, like the mouse. [/quote] Surely you mean Gerald the Mole ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 How about: Two Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Mjolnir - Thor's hammer. Sorry, I meant [size=6]THOR'S HAMMER![/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbytodd Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 call it steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1412784764' post='2572034'] Surely you mean Gerald the Mole ... [/quote] Pink Floyd - Bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 MJW 200Back-Knackinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Neptune or Poseidon. Both gods of the sea, so go with the colour. And they both wield a Trident (a three pronged spear), to match your three power options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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