Author Topic: Ceriatone Plexi on the way (Read 10918 times)

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #30 on:** March 20, 2008, 06:17:18 PM »

hummm ok! :D

I know how it is... here in Brazil you can buy an used car instead of a Vox AC30 or a Plexi...

Only the biggest bands here can afford something like this

(or those who have a good job and play sometimes with a band, but then, usually you cannot have a serious band...)

hamfist · « **Reply #31 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:24:34 AM »

Plexi incoming !!

Got the email this morning. The amp shipped yesterday. From what I've heard, Ceriatone shipping usually takes about 5 days (BTW, this is bang on the original time estimate by Nik at Ceriatone).

Twinfan · « **Reply #32 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:58:05 AM »

Top stuff!

Means it's coming my way in about a fortnight ;) :lol:

sambo · « **Reply #33 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:17:22 PM »

Good stuff hamfist! :D

Mine (coming from Martin) should be about 6/8 weeks. 8)

hamfist · « **Reply #34 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:25:39 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

Top stuff!

Means it's coming my way in about a fortnight ;) :lol:

Could be Dave. Do we need to discuss a price yet ?

hamfist · « **Reply #35 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:26:02 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

Top stuff!

Means it's coming my way in about a fortnight ;) :lol:

Could be Dave. Do we need to discuss a price yet ?

Twinfan · « **Reply #36 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:26:18 PM »

What colour did you go for in the end Sam? Blue?

sambo · « **Reply #37 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:28:23 PM »

Yeah most probably blue, with black panels and white chicken-head knobs. 8) Although Martin said we can work the final details out when he has to order the materials, so I've got some time to change my mind. :lol:

Deposit all done and dusted though! :D

Twinfan · « **Reply #38 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:33:29 PM »

Top stuff Sam :)

Alan - I'm looking forward to your Plexi review. Who knows, you may like it! It depends how much you value your clean/just breaking up tones. Plexis just love to rock :twisted:

horsehead · « **Reply #39 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:00:03 PM »

This is getting interesting..any news?

LazyNinja · « **Reply #40 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:02:32 PM »

Mine came on Thursday, but didn't get to play it til today since I was at my gf's til this afternoon. I've been thinking about it the whole time I was there lol she wasn't too pleased! :lol: Here's a cr@ppy pic. My phone camera doesn't work too well in indoor lighting:

I haven't been able to hear it opened up yet but the first impression is the immense clarity that this amp has. I know it's cliche but it picks up every little nuances of your playing it forces you to concentrate a lot on your picking techniques. People who think JCM800s are unforgiving should give these a try.

Cleans and on the edge breakup sounds are all I've been able to play so far as this amp is insanely loud. However, the cleans and breakup sound are beautiful especially on the neck pickup playing higher notes. Notes just bloom out as you play them and it's a very addictive feeling.

Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to play this amp with more than just a little gain at home volume so I will need to install a master volume or power scaling on this amp at some point. Hotplate on -16dB as you all know sounds really fizzy so it's not really worth playing it that way. I knew that from the start so I'm not complaining at all, just confirming that this amp is a monster and if you want to use this at home you definitely need a master installed!

I'm looking forward to hearing how you guys find yours when you get them!

sambo · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:31:12 PM »

Nice review Ninja! Really can't wait for mine now.

Quote from: LazyNinja

this amp is a monster and if you want to use this at home you definitely need a master installed!

I'm looking forward to hearing how you guys find yours when you get them!

Glad I'm having the master installed on mine then- cleans and mild-breakup is cool but raging distortion is what will be used most! :twisted:

hamfist · « **Reply #42 on:** April 13, 2008, 07:17:59 AM »

Mine will also have the PPIMV installed. At an extra $15 it seemed madness not to.
I'm planning on using about -8dB on the hotplate plus any further required volume reduction with the PPIMV. We'll have to wait and see if that's enough.

LazyNinja · « **Reply #43 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:42:57 PM »

Cool, I'm looking into installing power scaling on this amp. if it seems too difficult I'll just get a master installed.

Just to give you an idea, without a pedal, volume on 5-6 is about AC/DC gain, and 8-10 gets you into VH territory.

I tried it with my Zoom Hyperlead pedal today and it does a very good JCM800 sound too. Pure 80's grind. Not sure if I need to keep my 2210 now. Any takers?

This amp takes pedals very very well. Or rather, I get the feeling that when people design pedals they have these amps in mind when they design those pedals.

hamfist · « **Reply #44 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:03:48 PM »

Quote from: LazyNinja

Cool, I'm looking into installing power scaling on this amp. if it seems too difficult I'll just get a master installed.

Martin W. installed power scaling on the Ceriatone Jtm45 I used to have. The PS worked really, really well. I was hugely impressed by the technology and Martin's installation. You live in the right area of the country as well. If I lived nearer, I'd have got my Ac30 power-scaled in a heartbeat.

I'll be able to let you know in a week or two how effective a PPIMV, on it's own, is on one of these amps.