wateroftyne Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Hi folks Look what the postman just delivered to work, thanks to the lovely Mark at Bass Direct: Ordered it 2pm yesterday.. that's quick! The story: Unfortunately my new car's boot is smaller than my old one, even though it's the same model. Something had to go, and my beloved MPulse got the chop. *gulp* First impressions re: construction... it's a LOT more solid and well-made than I expected (don't know why I thought it wouldn't be). It's a quality bit of kit which feels reassuringly solid, but light. The fitted case is lovely too, and was only 20-odd quid! This is probably the biggest gamble I've made on a blind amp purchase. Most people seem to love them, but a few don't take to them so well. I do know that my previous forays into micro amps have been OK, but I've missed the WHUMP of an old-school power section. I've done my research and apparently the TC is a cut above, so fingers crossed...! Quote
Raggy Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Congrats Wot, please spill the beans on the differences between this and the Mesa when you get chance. Quote
Conan Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Brave man!! I'd love one of these but just don't have the available funds at the moment (hoping the price will come down in a year or two...), so I'm really looking forward to hearing what you make of it! Quote
MythSte Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 I'd agree with Conan on this one, you definitely are brave swapping that mesa for this!! Good luck buddy, looking forward to the comparisons. Quote
Urban Bassman Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='783498' date='Mar 23 2010, 02:40 PM']Hi folks Look what the postman just delivered to work, thanks to the lovely Mark at Bass Direct: Ordered it 2pm yesterday.. that's quick! The story: Unfortunately my new car's boot is smaller than my old one, even though it's the same model. Something had to go, and my beloved MPulse got the chop. *gulp* First impressions re: construction... it's a LOT more solid and well-made than I expected (don't know why I thought it wouldn't be). It's a quality bit of kit which feels reassuringly solid, but light. The fitted case is lovely too, and was only 20-odd quid! This is probably the biggest gamble I've made on a blind amp purchase. Most people seem to love them, but a few don't take to them so well. I do know that my previous forays into micro amps have been OK, but I've missed the WHUMP of an old-school power section. I've done my research and apparently the TC is a cut above, so fingers crossed...![/quote] Enjoy! Quote
Legion Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 They are certainly packed with features and push out plenty of volume. Take plenty of time to try out various EQ/Spectracomp/Tubetone combinations before you make a real judgement as they may not be to your taste out of the box set flat. Let us know how you get on... Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 23, 2010 Author Posted March 23, 2010 Cheers, folks! From what I've read I'll probably need to tweak the EQ points to my taste... it's going to be fun trying. Quote
Musicman20 Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 There is definitely enough warmth and punch in that amp to give you a lovely warm vintage tone. Quote
warwickhunt Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 I'll be knocking on ya door this weekend! Quote
Beedster Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Well I'm happy about it (clue in sig.......) I'm sure you've done sufficient homework to minimise the risk to virtually zero Michael, but I hope it works out for you mate C Quote
BB2000 Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Stop faffing about and get yourself a Walter Woods. Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 23, 2010 Author Posted March 23, 2010 [quote name='BB2000' post='783933' date='Mar 23 2010, 08:26 PM']Stop faffing about and get yourself a Walter Woods.[/quote] Nah.. been down that road when I had the Acoustic Image... not fer me. Quote
BB2000 Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Get youself the foot switch as well. The parts are less than the sum of the whole. Or something like that. Quote
Conan Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 Still no review from Mr. Oftyne?! Too busy twiddling with his new knobs I'll wager.... Gimme a shout if you wanna run the RH through the Compact WoT! Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 Heh... Acoustic rehearsals every night this week (with three different bands... My head hurts) so the Walkabout Scout is getting all the use. I've had a bit of time with the RH at low volume, and via headphones, and.. So far so good! I have a gif on Saturday so I'll know more after that... Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='783498' date='Mar 23 2010, 02:40 PM']First impressions re: construction... it's a LOT more solid and well-made than I expected (don't know why I thought it wouldn't be). It's a quality bit of kit which feels reassuringly solid, but light.[/quote] But how does it respond to the Elk test? (as in[i] F'in el'k ...it's vibrated off a stack on the ruddy floor[/i]) Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='785340' date='Mar 24 2010, 11:26 PM']But how does it respond to the Elk test? (as in[i] F'in el'k ...it's vibrated off a stack on the ruddy floor[/i])[/quote] I'm hoping I never find out... I've been having more of a quick tinker with my RH450 last night, on top of a single HS210. Again, I'd like to stress how well-made it feels, and how well thought-out the layout is. It feels like a bit of top-end pro audio gear. For low-volume front-room noodling, the default EQ isn't to my taste (again, I'm used to using the Scout for this purpose) but it took me about a minute to dial in what I would consider to be a great tone with the default EQ points... lo up a few clicks, lo-mid down a few clicks, upper mid rolled back a notch or two, a smidge of spectracomp and tube tone... absolutely lovely and fat, with a substantially more clarity than the Scout (as you would expect from such a different speaker config). HOWEVER... low-volume noodling isn't what I got the amp for! I'll re-EQ it at the gig on Saturday... maybe I'll find that the default EQ is more relevant for gig volume. So far so good... Quote
molan Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='785333' date='Mar 24 2010, 11:20 PM']I have a [b]gif[/b] on Saturday so I'll know more after that...[/quote] Animated or static. . ? Quote
Bigwan Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='785808' date='Mar 25 2010, 01:37 PM']Animated or static. . ?[/quote] I was wondering the same! Quote
Prime_BASS Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 These things have get great reviews on the talkbass forum. The only downside I see is that the spectracomp for some doesn't seem to do as it says on the tin. But from what I've heard of it with my own ears it's the dogs bollucks. The lights are great for darkened gigs. Quote
Conan Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 Where's the gig on saturday WoT? Might try to get along and hear it myself! Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 It's a private function at the Vermont Hotel in town... sorry! My next 'open' gig is at the Smugglers in *deep breath* Sunderland a week on Sunday afternoon if that's any good..? Quote
Conan Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='785919' date='Mar 25 2010, 03:20 PM']My next 'open' gig is at the Smugglers in *deep breath* Sunderland a week on Sunday afternoon if that's any good..?[/quote] Is that the one down on Roker beach? Had some good (if under-attended!) gigs in there a few years ago... Quote
wateroftyne Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='Conan' post='786180' date='Mar 25 2010, 06:59 PM']Is that the one down on Roker beach? Had some good (if under-attended!) gigs in there a few years ago...[/quote] That's the one! It's the acoustic trio, but it's still a good workout for the amp.. Quote
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