New Matamp Combo

[Spitfire]

http://www.matamp.co.uk/GT50.htm

i really want to try one of these.. luckily the matamp factory is in Huddersfield :)

ill have to take my pedalboard and my tele up.

1 channel 2x12 combo.. does anyone know any alternatives? with at least 30w output... orange all seem to be twin chan now or low powered...

[Twinfan]

Marshall Bluesbreaker reissue (JTM45) combo?
Used JCM800 combo?
Hiwatt of some sort?

[Spitfire]

Marshall Bluesbreaker reissue (JTM45) combo?
Used JCM800 combo?
Hiwatt of some sort?

im not really a fan of marshall.. lol i should have said that first, i just didnt really consider them.. although the bluesbreaker may be worth looking at. the jcm def isnt what im looking for tho.

the Hiwatt might be worth a look to, thanks.

[Twinfan]

I reckon that new Matamp might be a bit Marshall-y.........

[Spitfire]

I reckon that new Matamp might be a bit Marshall-y.........

id get the speakers switched out for greenbacks, but i dont see why, matamps sound a lot different to marshalls.

[MrBump]

How bizarre!  I saw that yesterday, and was going to post about it then!

I love Matamps.  My Orange is pretty much a Matamp, apparently.  Just dirtier, with more coffee cup rings...

[hamfist]

I reckon that new Matamp might be a bit Marshall-y.........

I'm with you Dave. If you look closely you can see JCM800 written all over it !

[Twinfan]

Quote from the Matamp forum:

Had ten minutes with the GT50 on Friday.

This amp really surprised me as I'm used to a GT120. This amp does NOT have this sound. It sounds most like a JCM800 I used to have (but a lot better! - fuller, richer, great sustain and not fizzy) It has an input gain and an output master vol which allow more drive at lower levels.It produces lots of good - think ACDC - type tones - I liked it best with the master flat up and the input right down. Mind you I always like to turn the output of Mats right up!

The prototype is currently sounding too bright hence I had to wind all the top off to avoid taking my head off! (factory aware and working on revisions.) Loads and loads of volume - not an amp really designed to use at home! Lots of high harmonics. Bass control currently not doing very much - I remember the 800 being like this also. Great for classic rock without a pedal. Didn't try it with pedals but guess tubescreamer/MXR dist+/Dod overdrive etc. would be interesting. Vintage 30s sounding great - I'm not normally a fan but they definitely worked in this set up.

[Adam.M]

Would a Cornford be an alternative maybe?

[JamesHealey]

I've discussed this amp with one of it's creators Howard (matamp employee) for sometime, I've obviously been sworn to secrecy and not said anything about this to another soul but it's deffinatly long over due imho.

Howard told me how he thought the Matamp range could benefit from a good 50w combo thats giggable and nods back to 70s british rock tone..

Some interesting design features im told harks back to plexi/jcm terratory but thats all I know and even that is speculation :)

i'll definately be down in huddersfield sometime soon to try one.

[Twinfan]

It's pretty much a JCM800 copy by all accounts....

[Denim n Leather]

I love the legends on the knobs; very cool look. The cabinet looks a bit deep, too, which may be a pain if you're trying to carry it by the handle!

Looks like a really cool amp.

[gwEm]

symbolic legend very nice!

[Spitfire]

i'll definately be down in huddersfield sometime soon to try one.

cool down my neck of the woods... tis a nice place huddersfield

[Lew]

full of northerners though  :lol: