Author Topic: Time to share the vision of my amp 'Holy Grail'....... (Read 10134 times)

the_bleeding · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2008, 06:48:13 PM »

i reckon it looks sexy.

whats the difference in dimensions between marshall and matamp cabs though?

Jonny · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2008, 06:49:42 PM »

Some of us don't have miracle grow for our money trees. :(

hamfist · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2008, 07:36:35 AM »

Quote from: martinw

Nice work Dave! :D
You forgot to paste a knob into the bottom right input jack.

So you're going for power-scaling this time Dave. A good choice for a hundred watter methinks, even for you !
When is Martin planning to have it all up and running for you ?

Alan

Twinfan · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2008, 08:52:11 AM »

Not power scaling Alan, just a plain ol' master volume. I don't need the control that power scaling gives, just a master volume to take the edge of the loudness for some gigs. I think a whole load of parts arrived yesterday, but he has another build to complete first. Mine should be done in about a month's time.

Jonny - I don't have a money tree either :( I've accumulated a lot of gear over the last few years, and I've sold a few bits to fund the amp. I'm now deciding what I need to sell to pay for the cabinet. A couple of guitars is what it looks like :(

the_bleeding - dimensions in inches:

Marshall cab: 33h x 30w x 14d
Orange/Matamp: 29h x 31w x 15d

The Matamp/Orange cab is a bit shorter, a bit wider and a bit deeper.

Ratrod · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:14:24 AM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

(My jealous streak will only allow me to say mean things, so please read the exact reverse from what I am about to write)

Looks stupid!
Bad idea!
I hate JTMs!

:)

+1

And I'd rather plug my Gretsch Jet in a cheapo tranny amp than in that abomination. I'd hate to get an Malcolm Young tone.

Twinfan · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:23:18 AM »

:lol:

My Super Bass Klipp does an awesome later Malcolm tone, so the 45/100 should be perfect for the early stuff. I'm thinking the intro to Dirty Deeds :)

I'm going to have to get a Gretsch at some point aren't I?

sgmypod · « **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:25:51 AM »

have to say gretsch guitars can be very sweet

Ratrod · « **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:27:10 AM »

Quote from: Twinfan

I'm going to have to get a Gretsch at some point aren't I?

Just like I need to get a Telecaster.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:29:17 AM »

My idea of amp holy grail is possible... but it'd cost a shed load of money to make, buy and would be the most bar-stewardised frankenstein amp ever conjured up. Heh. Maybe if I ever get rich...

sgmypod · « **Reply #24 on:** January 18, 2008, 11:36:17 AM »

Think mine would be
channel 1 2000> earlier twin clean or a original(havn't tried new ones)Hiwatt 50/100 (am very envious of HH Hiwatt)

Channel 2 a dirty jtm45 sound

channel 3 a prosonic Distorted channel or dual rectifier dirty channel(although love the soldano and 5150 dirty channels as well)

Mr Ed · « **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2008, 12:09:10 PM »

Three channels, each with a second channel built in for extra versatility!

Channel 1: Fender Clean on the "1" setting and "2" sounds more AC-30 like.

Channel 2: Classic Marshall crunch (JMP/JTM/Plexi-type) on "1" and "2" sounds closer to a JCM800.

Channel 3: Modern high-gain, SLO-100 type on "1" and then "2" is an uber-gain beast for metal.

4 way power switch - 100W, can be reduced to 50W, 30W or 7W.

FX loop.

Footswitch changes channels, switches between modes and provides a master switch the FX loop.

Each channel has volume, treble, mid, bass, presence, independent reverb and then a master volume for the whole thing.

High/low inputs.

Built-in additional EQ, operates across all channels, with the classic "V" shape to give a mid-boost for solos.

Valve failiure LED's.

Finished in a deep crimson tolex.

*drool*

badgermark · « **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2008, 04:37:25 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

a bit shorter, a bit wider and a bit deeper.

Sounds slightly sexual...

Amp wise I have a new found love for anything Orange. Though I do love the sweet, sweet tone from a Matchless DC-30. One day I shall bodge a Ceratone together for my self. And try not to lick any high voltage caps and die whilst doing it.

Ratrod · « **Reply #27 on:** January 18, 2008, 08:07:52 PM »

Channel one: Blackface clean but with an added gain contol to dirty it up a bit.

Channel two: JTM45/bluesbreaker.

Channel 3: Mesa Boogie Mark IV

added features: Fender reverb, tremolo, adjustable FX loop, solo boost.

Henk · « **Reply #28 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:25:35 PM »

I cant believe your not TV sizing that cab, you should know this by now TF!!!! :roll:

Twinfan · « **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2008, 11:04:07 PM »

Nah, too Marshall-y and HUUUUUUUUUUUUGE.

I wan't something different and a bit beefy :)