Fisheth Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) [size=4]Looking at tube amps here, I'm not wanting something to replace my CTM100, far from it. I'm wanting something to basically compliment it. [color=inherit]with the CTM 100, I've seen a few options but I'm not sure on any of them as I want some opinions first before I dive in.[/color] [color=inherit]I will be running these potentially through an Ashdown Mag10 OR a Barefaced Super compact depending on stage space.[/color] [color=inherit]Things I like with the CTM: [/color] [color=inherit]Modern features,[/color] [color=inherit]being able to bias my amp [/color] [color=inherit]The [/color][color=inherit]tone[/color] [color=inherit]lightweight for a valve head[/color] cuts through my band mix well [color=inherit]Things I don't like:[/color] [color=inherit]EQ doesn't do much to it, even with the boost buttons[/color] [color=inherit]would like something with less breakup with the clean setting[/color] [color=inherit]generally want a cleaner sound, though I love this one[/color] [color=inherit]Options that I have been looking at, [/color] Orange AD200B, I've heard good things about these and I have been offered one, but I am concerned just about the weight and the general tone. I once had a bass terror that I didn't like very much, not sure why. Was powerful, but lacked something. Is the AD200B similar? Rift amplification "Deep Rift" been offered one of these, with a 410 cabinet. Seller say's it's based off a JCM800 bass amp crossed with a Hiwatt 200W amp. No idea how it sounds, but that's the tone style it's going for. However, I think it's a bit much for something obscure (It's 1K with the 410) It[/size][size=3][size=4]is[/size][/size][size=4]local[/size][size=3][size=4],so[/size][/size][size=4] I can go and try it. Stoneham YI200: Local builder, I believe there's a big thread on Basschat about it, looks like it's something I'm interested[/size][size=3][size=4]in,[/size][/size][size=4]however[/size][size=4]there's[/size][size=4] no clips of it anywhere. Bass thread is here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231938-npavad-new-no-longer-prototype-british-built-all-valve-amp-day/page__st__60"]http://basschat.co.u...ay/page__st__60[/url] Thoughts, any possible contenders I'm missing?[/size] Forgot to mention, my main band is a classic metal type outfit (Think Scorpions, Maiden, Helloween and Fastway and you're there) in case that changes anything in terms of tone. Edit: Not wanting anything that needs 4ohms, want to keep it to a single cab. Edited February 17, 2017 by Fisheth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I'd try the Stoneham and the Orange. Stoneham are near Silverlink and come across as very knowledgeable. He has one in his workshop ready to try... I had an Orange about 25 year ago, played it through an old Peavey 8×10. My good friend still tells me it's the best sound I've ever had... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 If I were spending that kind of money on a tube amp it'd go on a matamp GT200. Their prices have just jumped up a bit but I still think they're the best in class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Martin will let you try the YI200 if you pop along to the workshop. Take your cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Recently tried the Orange with a Hartke 8x10 cab and it was probably my ideal tone. Deep warm lows with nice mid punch. The feeling of depth was quite amazing. However i did find that changing the EQ didn't have a huge effect on tone. It was a very old Orange amp tho and appeared to have a frequency control and a boost/cut rather than the standard AD200b model so not sure what model it was. ? I have to say i love that Orange tone and have since bought the OBC115 cab with view to finally get the amp and a 10 or 12 cab but depend on cost at the time. Had Matamp power amps years ago and they had similar tones. Afraid i've never even heard of the others you mentione. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I've recently acquired a Weber Mywatt 200 which is basically a Hiwatt clone. Very reasonable money for a hand wired amp and the build quality is superb. Gigged it a couple of times now and it sounds epic. Well worth a look in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1487410773' post='3239540'] If I were spending that kind of money on a tube amp it'd go on a matamp GT200. Their prices have just jumped up a bit but I still think they're the best in class. [/quote] They're essentially Orange amps aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1487410994' post='3239546'] Martin will let you try the YI200 if you pop along to the workshop. Take your cabs. [/quote] He's literally round the corner, I'll shoot him an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 ............[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]They're essentially Orange amps aren't they? ............[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Don't let anyone near Meltham hear you say that (!)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Matamp are pure rock 'n' roll (and their wattage is what they say it is).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1487424293' post='3239701'] ............[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]They're essentially Orange amps aren't they? ............[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Don't let anyone near Meltham hear you say that (!)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Matamp are pure rock 'n' roll (and their wattage is what they say it is).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] [/quote] Haha, good point. I just always assumed Matamp were like Marshall are to Blackstar (Ex-engineers moving companies and all that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1487414500' post='3239593'] They're essentially Orange amps aren't they? [/quote] Absolutely not! Yes they've shared some history in the past but it wasn't just a transfer of workers & the current offerings from the two are completely different on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomed Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I'm waiting on a GT200 at the moment, I borrowed a nice 100w all valve amp a few months ago, tried it at practice, and couldn't hear it, so I bit the bullet and ordered the Matamp. Never played through on but I have heard one and it was something to behold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I've got a couple of 'specials' built for me by Matamp (both rated in the 300watt area) - they are awesome.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 I just bought a JCM 800 bass for a stupid price. If I end up not liking it and selling it, I'll try some of the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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