RussFM Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 My Puma and S212 just arrived!!! ...unfortunately I won't be home from work until 6:30 to give it a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Wow, early deliveries! Well I don't have to leave the house for work until about 11am, so fingers crossed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='Dubs' post='639560' date='Oct 28 2009, 10:54 PM']I vote JimGavin the most popular new member [/quote] and most certainly be awarded for 'services to basskind'. Nice one Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='dood' post='639916' date='Oct 29 2009, 11:53 AM']and most certainly be awarded for 'services to basskind'. Nice one Jim![/quote] i think he needs to keep away from any bass bashes for fear of alchohol poisoning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Oops... [attachment=35331:DSC02398.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='~tl' post='640011' date='Oct 29 2009, 01:16 PM']Oops... [attachment=35331:DSC02398.jpg][/quote] argh! and the first photo arrives.. didn't put my order in till half 6 yesterday. so probably another night for me to wait.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='640047' date='Oct 29 2009, 01:57 PM']argh! and the first photo arrives.. didn't put my order in till half 6 yesterday. so probably another night for me to wait.. [/quote] Like kids in a sweet shop, the lot of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='640047' date='Oct 29 2009, 01:57 PM']argh! and the first photo arrives.. didn't put my order in till half 6 yesterday. so probably another night for me to wait.. [/quote] I picked mine up in the Glasgow store since I couldn't be bothered hanging about for a day waiting for it to be delivered. Also got to have a little play through one before I got it. Pretty chuffed (and skint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 mine is here, looks great! is a 4ohm one too, bonus! suits me better as they said it'd be 8ohm in the phone & i want to use it alone if poss. am thinking of getting the Puma 350 head to go with it as that'll give me 350 watts into the 4ohm. imagine that should give me enough volume for small venues or just onstage sound at larger ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='Bananaman' post='640264' date='Oct 29 2009, 05:14 PM']mine is here, looks great! is a 4ohm one too, bonus! suits me better as they said it'd be 8ohm in the phone & i want to use it alone if poss. am thinking of getting the Puma 350 head to go with it as that'll give me 350 watts into the 4ohm. imagine that should give me enough volume for small venues or just onstage sound at larger ones?[/quote] Result! Did you get the M or S series? The one item that sorely tempted me was a 4 ohm 212M but they reckoned that they had none, just the S version. In answer to your question; I reckon the Puma + 2x12 will easily do you for small venues and monitoring at large venues when you have PA support... if it doesn't and you have the M version just give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 It sounds like it's been a bit of a lucky dip...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='640286' date='Oct 29 2009, 05:26 PM']It sounds like it's been a bit of a lucky dip...![/quote] Yeh it was a bit mad when I phoned the sales line, they were struggling to come to terms with what they had and didn't have (compounded by descriptions not matching product codes), even the staff in the stores needed guidance with identifying what they had in front of them; (Me to staff) "I'll tell you what, just tell me how many drivers, what size they are and how wide the cab is and I'll tell you whether it is the S or the M model." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='640282' date='Oct 29 2009, 05:24 PM']Result! Did you get the M or S series? The one item that sorely tempted me was a 4 ohm 212M but they reckoned that they had none, just the S version. In answer to your question; I reckon the Puma + 2x12 will easily do you for small venues and monitoring at large venues when you have PA support... if it doesn't and you have the M version just give me a shout. [/quote] Was the S series which I kind of expected after it had been highlighted on here. the M would've been better as a stand alone cab, but the extra space saving won't go amiss! Just ordered the Puma 350 to go with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) someones grabbed the (not quite) all tube head was it a baschatter? Edited October 29, 2009 by wotnwhy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thoughts so far... [list=1] [*]This thing is stupidly light. Easily a one handed lift. [*]It's plenty loud enough. Even on minimum volume, it's pushing what I can get away with for flat practice volume! [*]I think I've found my tonal nirvana... TI Flats -> Fender Precision Deluxe -> ACG Preamp -> Tecamp. [*]It has a tilt-back system consisting of a small aluminium rod that is stowed on clips on the bottom of the amp. There's a holder for it in the port on the back of the amp, which allows the amp to be tilted to a ~45º angle. Which is perfect for the sort of small gigs that I play. [*]I am, however, slightly disconcerted about the amount of hiss that the amp emits. It's very noticeable with the master above ¼. Adding treble to the EQ really brings it out. I think I'm going to pop back to G.G. tomorrow and compare to the one that they had on demo. I certainly didn't notice a hiss on that one (and had it turned up quite loud), so I think I may have got a bit of a lemon. [/list] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueporn Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Just ordered a 210 S, anyone know if these come with a cover like the tech soundsystem stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='Rogueporn' post='640383' date='Oct 29 2009, 07:00 PM']Just ordered a 210 S, anyone know if these come with a cover like the tech soundsystem stuff?[/quote] Not sure they do - I think they're an optional accessary. I was actually looking for the official TecAmp covers online because they look great, but I can't find them anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='~tl' post='640328' date='Oct 29 2009, 06:11 PM'][*]I am, however, slightly disconcerted about the amount of hiss that the amp emits. It's very noticeable with the master above ¼. Adding treble to the EQ really brings it out. I think I'm going to pop back to G.G. tomorrow and compare to the one that they had on demo. I certainly didn't notice a hiss on that one (and had it turned up quite loud), so I think I may have got a bit of a lemon. [/list][/quote] I own the Puma 1000 and have also used various used various other Tecamp heads and combos in shops and all very quiet as a mouse. My Puma doesn't hiss with the gain up hight. I'd check out another unit as you suggested. BTW No fan noise either - it just does a test blast on start up and then it thermostatically controlled and has to be pushed really hard to cut in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='640286' date='Oct 29 2009, 05:26 PM']It sounds like it's been a bit of a lucky dip...![/quote] Yep, brings back memories of the great Spector giveaway last year, when Sound Control went under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussFM Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 What a little beast! The 350w Puma and S212 are way louder than my HD500 and Triad, and stupidly light! So many useable tones from the amp, normally I'm not a fan of boosted mids but this brings out a perfect tone, especially with a little tweak of the taste control. Looking forward to trying it out with the band! Got a pic but can't upload it direct from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-Bass Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) [url="http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4387/img0646fe.jpg"]http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4387/img0646fe.jpg[/url] [url="http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5263/img0647.jpg"]http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5263/img0647.jpg[/url] [url="http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/4995/img0648.jpg"]http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/4995/img0648.jpg[/url] [url="http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8123/img0649.jpg"]http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8123/img0649.jpg[/url] [url="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/81/img0650q.jpg"]http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/81/img0650q.jpg[/url] [url="http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8606/img0651r.jpg"]http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8606/img0651r.jpg[/url] Edited October 29, 2009 by Lew-Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-Bass Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 It seems my camera's a day behind!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='RussFM' post='640474' date='Oct 29 2009, 08:35 PM']What a little beast! The 350w Puma and S212 are way louder than my HD500 and Triad, and stupidly light! So many useable tones from the amp, normally I'm not a fan of boosted mids but this brings out a perfect tone, especially with a little tweak of the taste control. Looking forward to trying it out with the band![/quote] Glad to hear it. Did you get the 8ohm or 4ohm S212 in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussFM Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 4ohms. Think this will be the last time I ever change amps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.