alexclaber Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='581190' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:49 AM']Ideal for a 1 cab gig in a coffee shop then eh?[/quote] Except Matamp make you sign a disclaimer that you will only use their gear in appropriately rock situations... Alex Quote
alexclaber Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='581189' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:48 AM']You should be able to run a 16 ohm cab off that 8 ohm output - similarly you should be able to run 3 off the 4 ohm output.[/quote] The norm with valve amps is to use a higher tap, not lower, so a 16 ohm cab would need a 16+ ohm tap. Kind of the opposite of solidstate (non-transformer coupled) amps. Alex Quote
EBS_freak Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='581194' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:53 AM']Except Matamp make you sign a disclaimer that you will only use their gear in appropriately rock situations... Alex[/quote] Sounds like a fantastic marketing plan. Quote
Noisyjon Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='581201' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:56 AM']The norm with valve amps is to use a higher tap, not lower, so a 16 ohm cab would need a 16+ ohm tap. Kind of the opposite of solidstate (non-transformer coupled) amps. Alex[/quote] Alex, you've answered a query I had about amp + cab ohm ratings matching. Thank you, todays piece of knowledge learnt! Cheers, Jon. Quote
EBS_freak Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='alexclaber' post='581201' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:56 AM']The norm with valve amps is to use a higher tap, not lower, so a 16 ohm cab would need a 16+ ohm tap. Kind of the opposite of solidstate (non-transformer coupled) amps. Alex[/quote] Fair enough - plug them into the 4 ohm tap and make those valves work harder. ...but any valve amp should cope with an impedence mismatch up to 2x. Edited August 26, 2009 by EBS_freak Quote
umph Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='581194' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:53 AM']Except Matamp make you sign a disclaimer that you will only use their gear in appropriately doom situations... Alex[/quote] fixed Quote
EBS_freak Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='umph' post='581388' date='Aug 26 2009, 01:58 PM']fixed[/quote] That sounds more like it. Quote
Monz Posted August 28, 2009 Author Posted August 28, 2009 To save uploading shed loads of pics I cobbled together a little screenshow of the 2x12 being made. I made it as small as I could and hopefully you can still see what is happening [attachment=31765:Matamp.wmv] Quote
tayste_2000 Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 You told me you helped on that 2x12, you did bugger all. Can you post as an individual picture the last one with the head sat on it, Quote
jmesa Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 That amp is lush!!!!111!1!1!!!!! How much are they? Quote
Monz Posted August 28, 2009 Author Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='jmesa' post='583484' date='Aug 28 2009, 12:52 PM']That amp is lush!!!!111!1!1!!!!! How much are they?[/quote] I think the list is £1299 but you can talk to this guy and he lives in the real world PS just noticed you are using a 400+ ( the matamp runs clean to 200W+ and well into the mid 300s with the dials on 11) Edited September 1, 2009 by Monz Quote
jmesa Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Very nice cheers Monz. Would love to hear that!! Quote
Monz Posted August 29, 2009 Author Posted August 29, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='583458' date='Aug 28 2009, 12:36 PM']You told me you helped on that 2x12, you did bugger all. Can you post as an individual picture the last one with the head sat on it, [/quote] Sure thing here is one of the head on it's own [attachment=31840:25082009310.jpg] And here is one sat on the 2x12 [attachment=31841:25082009313.jpg] Quote
tayste_2000 Posted August 29, 2009 Posted August 29, 2009 [quote name='Monz' post='584678' date='Aug 29 2009, 07:02 PM'][attachment=31841:25082009313.jpg][/quote] Love this shot, looks dead dinky Quote
tayste_2000 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 So come on I know this is done where are the 4x10's and the head, even though I am seeing them tomorrow Quote
Monz Posted September 9, 2009 Author Posted September 9, 2009 I am waiting for the satin black metal grilles to arrive before I put the piccies up... still look good with the cloth grilles on but will look awesome with the metal ones on Quote
tayste_2000 Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Trying this tonight. Can't wait Quote
tayste_2000 Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Tried all this last night, was absolutely marvelous. The 4x10's are much much lighter than mine and kick out some serious bass, they have a beautiful even response no matter what I played, for the weight and cost these are some serious contenders they are just stunning and will look even better with the metal grills instead of the fabric ones. 2x12 well I was amazed, Monz had been saying how hifi it sounded and this is true but you can dial that out and get it thump as anything, it really did range from sounding like a 2x15 to a hifi studio monitor and this is without a tweeter, simple stunning I'll be ordering one as soon as my Buster sells. GT200, a great head, I knew this already I've played through them lots but they never cease to amaze, plenty of clout and more power than most people would ever need, the drive on it is still the best distortion I've ever heard be it pedal, rack or amp, I still can't afford one though but one day. Great amp and for the price it sits nicely in other high class amps and because it's so good thats why you never see them come up for sale second hand Also it was quite funny being in a room with 5 tube amps and 22 10 inch speakers and then 18 12 inch speakers including what my guitarists had lying around, it was a shame my 400+ is in for a service as I could have powered all the bass cabs from that and my Strategy and really heard what it had Congrats Glyn you've got a stellar amp, I hope your gig with the 2x12 sucks and you have to give me a call Quote
Toasted Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='595557' date='Sep 11 2009, 12:02 PM']the drive on it is still the best distortion I've ever heard be it pedal, rack or amp[/quote] +1 ! Quote
Monz Posted September 16, 2009 Author Posted September 16, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='595570' date='Sep 11 2009, 12:16 PM']+1 ![/quote] We will have to time it so we are both together at Steve's place so you can have a play... I know it's not as loud as the mesa rig but you will still be able to hear afterwards lol Quote
tayste_2000 Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 What we need is another 4x10 and another 8x10 so my mesa rig can do it's full damage of 900w into 4 8x10's that we'd have between us Quote
Musicman20 Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Ive just realised that ONE tiny 1x12 Mesa Boogie Walkabout Scout costs the same as a Matamp custom made head. Thats mental. Great gear dude. Quote
William James Easton Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Well done Monz now we are al going to have to get MATAMP (probaly the best amps in the world) how am i going to explain this to the wife? Quote
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