Bassist on the Run Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 If there's anybody on this site who knows anything about these I'd love some more info. I'm not asking for a valuation or idea on price just a little more information on the amp as the web is not as good as first hand advice from a bassist Cheers I'm unable to post pictures sorry😕 Quote
taunton-hobbit Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 If it says 'Orange Matamp' on the front, it's an amp made for Orange by Matamp (Radiocraft, Huddersfield). A serial number would be handy, is it painted on or printed (makes a difference)? I've got a few, so I know the breed- if you want to pm, feel free, there's a lot of 'history' there (much myth as well) Quote
taunton-hobbit Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) The Orange Matamp on UK Ebay 'sold' last night, unless it's the one in Australia, or the one in the USA (not that I watch this stuff) there is a 'black handle' one also in America, but I wasn't interested............... Edit - The UK one was posted by 'Brambled Bass' ..it was also listed as an Orange Graphic, which it wasn't...just an observation......... Edited February 13, 2015 by taunton-hobbit Quote
taunton-hobbit Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 It's very quiet around here............(just an observation) (whistles to himself) Quote
LukeFRC Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1423948540' post='2690853'] It's very quiet around here............(just an observation) (whistles to himself) [/quote] you silenced us all with your matamp geekery Quote
Bassist on the Run Posted February 15, 2015 Author Posted February 15, 2015 Hi yes it was the one on eBay sold now I managed to get some info from Jeff at matamp when they eventually callede back Cheers Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 [quote name='bramleyapple' timestamp='1424032787' post='2691852'] Hi yes it was the one on eBay sold now I managed to get some info from Jeff at matamp when they eventually callede back Cheers [/quote] What did he tell you? Quote
taunton-hobbit Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Jeff has the serial number records, which is what I was trying to get to - he's the current owner of Matamp and has an amazing grip of the Brand history - not all the numbers are to hand, before anyone gets carried away - without the number, its just another amp - the EBay pics gave a printed serial number of 250, from which I'm assuming that the 100 heads were different numbers to the 200s (of which I had two, both of which had painted numbers, one of which I'm fairly sure, was 325 - long time ago now)- I currently have a couple of 300 Matamp original slaves, of which there were only about 20 made (I know, roughly, the whereabouts of another two or three, one of which is in the USA)....the early stuff is nice, but getting well overpriced for what it is. Before you start ringing Jeff, he's a busy bloke...just sayin'...... Quote
Bassist on the Run Posted February 15, 2015 Author Posted February 15, 2015 He gave me a bit of a run down on the history of the amp as they hold all the old serial numbers A rough idea on price and where to look for any problems. Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1424034927' post='2691888'] Jeff has the serial number records, which is what I was trying to get to - he's the current owner of Matamp and has an amazing grip of the Brand history [/quote] Well, I know, he did build me a rig and I've had more than a few mugs of tea with him. Just interested in what he would have to say Quote
Skybone Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1424033667' post='2691867']What did he tell you?[/quote] If it was Jeff, it had quite a few expletive's in it... Jeff's ace, top man, will generally fall over backwards to help you (though he will generally complain loudly and swear a lot while doing so!). In fact all the Matamp folk are superb. Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 [quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1424091665' post='2692446'] In fact all the Matamp folk are superb. [/quote] +1 Quote
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