tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) Been spending the whole week looking at all sorts of amps everything from Fender Bassman 135, Soundcity 120b, Soundcity PA200, Simms Watt PA200 and everything in between, not for any real reason I already have 5 tube amps and then I realised I was just trying to fill a Matamp void just working off I can't afford a Matamp, well the truth is if I don't buy 3 vintage amps I can afford a Matamp plus I've sold 4 basses in the past 2 months or so and got another 1-2 selling now. So I'm on the build list which is currently around a 12 week wait however, they do already have the headcase made for me in lovely red tolex to match my 3 Matamp cabs so I might be able to sneak in and get it sooner (never know if someone puts a hold on a head or decides they don't want it) So today I'll be nailing down my spec I've got most of it sorted in my head but there are a few special requests that I need to see if they can do. So there it is, in the next 2-3 months I should have a brand new custom Matamp GT200. Edited July 21, 2010 by tayste_2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Congratulations! You do seem to have been hankering after that amp for a while. Can you tell us what special features you are hoping to have included on this build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Finally, you can stop calling me about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Mainly if possible 6 or more click gain knob (current is 4) Linkable inputs to provide more gain (You know if it does provide more gain) Red lit front panel Slave output Some form of jack speaker output for connecting to my Avalon U5 or I might just get them to do a really good line out to the U5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name='Toasted' post='836912' date='May 14 2010, 09:46 AM']Finally, you can stop calling me about this! [/quote] No now I have to call you to tell you how excited I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Spoke to matamp finalised my spec as in found out what is and isn't possible and what actually makes a difference. Basically they can do anything but jumpering the inputs makes no difference what so ever to the gain available so scrap that. I'll write up the full spec later and let you all know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Am I slightly responsible for this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 GT200 through your 8x10? That's gonna be beastly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name='ashevans09' post='837304' date='May 14 2010, 03:39 PM']GT200 through your 8x10 and slaved into your Mesa Strategy 400 powering your 4x10 and 2x12 That's gonna be beastly![/quote] Fixed it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 As sent to Matamp [b]Amp internals[/b] Slave output (I’ll provide db,v and ohm shortly, unless we can tune this around completion) Standard output on DI with a view to possibly removing the pot and resistor. Preset switch to switch depth, bass, treble and presence controls to internal trim pots. Gain and volume to stay controlled on the front panel Preset switch to be labelled as TaySte If possible I’d like the preset switch to be a big heavy duty one like the power switch located next to either Power or Standby Switch to turn front panel light off Standard depth control but extra caps to allow for more bass from the Low A I play. Gain is to be a pot not 4 position click [b]Aesthetics[/b] Red headcase with chrome hardware inc front handles (This should be sat around from before Bassday) Blackface plate with red writing Glowing Green Matamp logo (The 3d cinemascope one [url="http://file017b.bebo.com/4/large/2006/09/27/12/12216502a2118822541b795756287l.jpg)"]http://file017b.bebo.com/4/large/2006/09/2...795756287l.jpg)[/url] But it only has to glow in 2d. Custom made for Ste “TaySte” Taylor Circles around inputs to be red Hi Lo inputs to be renamed Active Passive depending on which one has the resistor on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='837316' date='May 14 2010, 03:52 PM']As sent to Matamp [b]Amp internals[/b] Slave output (I’ll provide db,v and ohm shortly, unless we can tune this around completion) Standard output on DI with a view to possibly removing the pot and resistor. Preset switch to switch depth, bass, treble and presence controls to internal trim pots. Gain and volume to stay controlled on the front panel Preset switch to be labelled as TaySte If possible I’d like the preset switch to be a big heavy duty one like the power switch located next to either Power or Standby Switch to turn front panel light off Standard depth control but extra caps to allow for more bass from the Low A I play. Gain is to be a pot not 4 position click [b]Aesthetics[/b] Red headcase with chrome hardware inc front handles (This should be sat around from before Bassday) Blackface plate with red writing Glowing Green Matamp logo (The 3d cinemascope one [url="http://file017b.bebo.com/4/large/2006/09/27/12/12216502a2118822541b795756287l.jpg)"]http://file017b.bebo.com/4/large/2006/09/2...795756287l.jpg)[/url] But it only has to glow in 2d. Custom made for Ste “TaySte” Taylor Circles around inputs to be red Hi Lo inputs to be renamed Active Passive depending on which one has the resistor on it[/quote] intresting sounds like quite a reworking you've gone for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name='umph' post='837349' date='May 14 2010, 04:17 PM']intresting sounds like quite a reworking you've gone for![/quote] Nothing that will change the tone there other than the gain pot which will allow for more gain that the click switch does. Maybe the caps on the bass but they mentioned that they tried it and it didn't add anything but no one needs 30hz I said well I use a low A so can we try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='837351' date='May 14 2010, 04:20 PM']Nothing that will change the tone there other than the gain pot which will allow for more gain that the click switch does. Maybe the caps on the bass but they mentioned that they tried it and it didn't add anything but no one needs 30hz I said well I use a low A so can we try it.[/quote] personally i quite like the staged gain control. Most speakers dont get down to 50Hz let alone 30 so your not gonna hear a huge difference soundwise. Most of what you hear in your bass sound is the 2nd harmonic theres not a whole lot of fundemental in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name='umph' post='837419' date='May 14 2010, 05:38 PM']personally i quite like the staged gain control. Most speakers dont get down to 50Hz let alone 30 so your not gonna hear a huge difference soundwise. Most of what you hear in your bass sound is the 2nd harmonic theres not a whole lot of fundemental in there![/quote] I do like the staged gain control and could have it expanded to 6 stages but we just figured a gain knob would be easier. Like I said with the caps we're going to try it and see what comes through, I don't need to hear a huge difference but some difference is some difference and I'm all for making my sound even fatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Just spoken to Jeff and it's all good on the spec they might even have one for me sooner if I'm fine getting one that was built for another purpose and then modified to my spec. AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Good god I don't even understand half of those specs! I can only just about handle gain, bass, mid and treble knobs That said, I'm sure it's going to absolutely annihilate anything it comes near Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 [quote name='ashevans09' post='838207' date='May 15 2010, 03:53 PM']Good god I don't even understand half of those specs! I can only just about handle gain, bass, mid and treble knobs That said, I'm sure it's going to absolutely annihilate anything it comes near [/quote] Pffft there are like 600 controls on the 400+ yours even has an extra graphic eq slider than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howieee Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 your dream finaly came true! Pretty much the first word i heard you utter was the word matamp... congratulations! cant wait to hear it! Howie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) You seen my new bass? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88298"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88298[/url] Edited May 17, 2010 by tayste_2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howieee Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 thats really nice. yours is the only overwater iv ever heard! iv never seen you use the others you play. i guess you use them at home or for other band stuff?? (that low a sounds very nice!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='837316' date='May 14 2010, 04:52 PM']As sent to Matamp [b]Amp internals[/b] Slave output (I’ll provide db,v and ohm shortly, unless we can tune this around completion) Standard output on DI with a view to possibly removing the pot and resistor. Preset switch to switch depth, bass, treble and presence controls to internal trim pots. Gain and volume to stay controlled on the front panel Preset switch to be labelled as TaySte If possible I’d like the preset switch to be a big heavy duty one like the power switch located next to either Power or Standby Switch to turn front panel light off Standard depth control but extra caps to allow for more bass from the Low A I play. Gain is to be a pot not 4 position click [b]Aesthetics[/b] Red headcase with chrome hardware inc front handles (This should be sat around from before Bassday) Blackface plate with red writing Glowing Green Matamp logo (The 3d cinemascope one [url="http://file017b.bebo.com/4/large/2006/09/27/12/12216502a2118822541b795756287l.jpg)"]http://file017b.bebo.com/4/large/2006/09/2...795756287l.jpg)[/url] But it only has to glow in 2d. Custom made for Ste “TaySte” Taylor Circles around inputs to be red Hi Lo inputs to be renamed Active Passive depending on which one has the resistor on it[/quote] Cool! Congratulations. So,as said i think,you're getting the standard voicing of the sound then.(Not the more bassy version)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hmmmm at this point not sure it may be the more bassy voicing, they are quick mods that can be done when I collect it so I'll wait and see. I've had a lot of involvement with Matamp so they know what I'm after. I am so excited right now between this and my new bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='840899' date='May 18 2010, 03:30 PM']Hmmmm at this point not sure it may be the more bassy voicing, they are quick mods that can be done when I collect it so I'll wait and see. I've had a lot of involvement with Matamp so they know what I'm after. I am so excited right now between this and my new bass [/quote] Well,you are getting what you want then,so you don't have to care.Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 I'll snap some pics of it mid build when I'm there tomorrow, sooooo excited wish I was coming home with something tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 It's my Birthday and my amp was finished just for today Here are the build pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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