lowhand_mike Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 looks great, over hang doesnt bother me but the chilli logo on its side does lol. sounds like its got alot in the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 [quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1486378027' post='3231167'] looks great, over hang doesnt bother me but the chilli logo on its side does lol. sounds like its got alot in the tank [/quote] Can't win everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1486383763' post='3231239'] Looks like the amp will be able to kick it out in terms of volume then, and probably fairly clean too. [/quote] That would appear to be the case. Real world experience will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1486414825' post='3231635'] I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for updates! 😉 [/quote] Roger! Next practice beginning of March and then should gig it end of March Edited February 10, 2017 by sk8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Sorry to burst the bubble a bit here but back in 2012 our guitarist bought 2 off these for our Deep Purple tribute band and both failed in same way. Lost the volume after a lot of weird crackling od noises. They both went within a few weeks of each other while being used in rehearsal studios. We weren't too impressed with them altho the tone from them was pretty impressive for such a cheap amp. He sent them back, got full refund and then bought himself a 2nd hand Marshall head of some model i can't really remember now. Hope yours is a lot better. Certainly looks good with the chilli cab and from your feedback sounds good too. I'm looking forward to updates on it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I'm interested in one of these, Overhang looks to be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1487418239' post='3239635'] Sorry to burst the bubble a bit here but back in 2012 our guitarist bought 2 off these for our Deep Purple tribute band and both failed in same way. Lost the volume after a lot of weird crackling od noises. They both went within a few weeks of each other while being used in rehearsal studios. We weren't too impressed with them altho the tone from them was pretty impressive for such a cheap amp. He sent them back, got full refund and then bought himself a 2nd hand Marshall head of some model i can't really remember now. Hope yours is a lot better. Certainly looks good with the chilli cab and from your feedback sounds good too. I'm looking forward to updates on it. Dave [/quote] At this price point failure is always an issue Just over £300 for an all valve amp is insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1487419270' post='3239644'] I'm interested in one of these, Overhang looks to be an issue. [/quote] Not if you have a big enough cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1487432589' post='3239779'] At this price point failure is always an issue Just over £300 for an all valve amp is insane! [/quote] It was approx 4 yrs ago and i think they were relatively new on market so maybe just teething troubles and as you say at that price worth a punt. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 You get a three year warranty in theory....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 had some more time with this head yesterday, albeit at home and not in a band/gig scenario. My main aim was to work out how to get a DI 'out of it'. In the end using an isolator xlr John @ Orchid Electronics made me on the effects loop send with the -10db switch selected provided a nice sound to my little desk. The Orchid classic DI elicited the same results. Although not tapping the output tubes its got enough tube vibe for the minimal times I need to DI. I can always DI off my board pre amp but wanted to tap into the valve loveliness! I also put some effects through it and they sounded mighty nice, mainly dirt and octave. I also played with the gain, admittedly I didn't get round to trying it in the low input but Channel 2 high gets dirty, very quickly after 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Sounds like you found a winner here, fella, nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The good news is that bugeras seem either to fail early, or carry on running... One of my guitards is very happy with his... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) [quote name='VTypeV4' timestamp='1487765294' post='3242533'] Sounds like you found a winner here, fella, nice one. [/quote] Yeah fingers crossed! [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1487766152' post='3242547'] The good news is that bugeras seem either to fail early, or carry on running... One of my guitards is very happy with his... [/quote] If it lasts I might retube it with something decent Edited February 23, 2017 by sk8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1487766152' post='3242547'] The good news is that bugeras seem either to fail early, or carry on running... One of my guitards is very happy with his... [/quote] This is a standard feature of almost all products, and is refereed to ad the bathtub curve. i.e. there are a relatively high number of failures early which quickly falls off (The tap end of the bath) then there is a period of reltively few failures (the bottom of the bath), and then there is a gradually increasing number of failures as the things start to wear out (The back of the bath). A good bit of kit will have fewer failures at each stage of the curve, but will generally follow the same pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Okay so some more time with this amp today at home. Interesting observation (at least for me!). It would appear when using the master volume on the back the amp overdrives easier. Bypassing it and just using the gain on one has a much cleaner sound for the same input. Practice Sunday so will get a better idea of this new found info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 28, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Gotcha! Really pleased with the sound at practice. Gigging it next Saturday. Would appear to be a real bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Unfortunately I was ill so couldn't do the gig. A full gig report will have to wait but as I had it on 1 on the gain with the master disengaged I can't see why I would want for volume! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I'm just idly wondering whether people actually say "pull the trigger". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1487766152' post='3242547'] The good news is that bugeras seem either to fail early, or carry on running... One of my guitards is very happy with his... [/quote] That's encouraging. Picked up a mint used Veyron head as a backup recently. As it's passed the early failure stage, hopefully will last. Sounds surprisingly good for something so cheap and has plenty of power. EQ is a touch basic, but the onboard pre on my bass sorts that out. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='stevie' timestamp='1490710395' post='3267267'] I'm just idly wondering whether people actually say "pull the trigger". [/quote] Well I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Yes, well I noticed. But would you say it to your friends down the pub, or is this an internet thing? I'm not being critical - I am genuinely curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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