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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2009, 09:01:51 PM »
no br00talz?

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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2009, 09:11:04 PM »
To respond to the point about brootalz, I currently have no interest in doing an amp with that level of distortion

The best extreme metal sounds are guys with JCM800s, overdrives and a machine gun right hand anyway.  8)

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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2009, 10:25:19 PM »
I haven't got round to doing a set of clips yet, but here's a clip I've borrowed that gives you an idea of the sound of the 36W Roadstar. Note that it's NOT my amp, (and not me playing) but it is the same type of architecture and valve type as mine, so will give you an idea of it's character. TF will validate that.


Yep, that's what they sound like.  Very middy, good chunky tone and great for rock  :)

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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2009, 11:02:41 PM »
no br00talz?

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Sorry.  :wink:

i was only semi-serious... :lol: i don't like extreme metal either, i do like the ability to get quite a bit of gain, though. :)

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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2009, 09:43:58 AM »

So when are we gonna get pics, info, vids and clips on that Orion to feed our GAS?
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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2009, 09:59:16 AM »
Pics when the head has been fully covered etc.  Should be in a few days  ;)

It'll be at the Manchester meet for folks to try out.  I can't do any vids, but may be able to squeeze a clip or two together.....

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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2009, 01:05:05 PM »
I'm really looking forward to my Roadstar 36, but with 6V6's and tuned for a more Fender Deluxe/Bad Cat Classic Cat tone!  Hopefully in March 8)
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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #22 on: February 02, 2009, 07:29:03 AM »
a JCM800 Level of gain sounds great i don't really want anything more extreme than that as i still want dynamic response and aren't looking at gain in the extreme metal realm, thats for the other guitarist to do.

I haven't listened to the clip yet as i am at work and have been away all weekend. Now the clockwatching beings!

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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #23 on: February 02, 2009, 09:36:35 AM »
but here's a clip I've borrowed that gives you an idea of the sound of the 36W Roadstar. Note that it's NOT my amp, (and not me playing) but it is the same type of architecture and valve type as mine, so will give you an idea of it's character. TF will validate that.

Just out of interest..as we are listening to a 36W four x EL84 amp clip called "cat-hell" is this a Cornford Hellcat ?
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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #24 on: February 02, 2009, 09:52:25 AM »
No, it's Cat Scratch Fever and Highway to Hell through a Roadstar  ;)

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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #25 on: February 02, 2009, 10:23:29 AM »
but here's a clip I've borrowed that gives you an idea of the sound of the 36W Roadstar. Note that it's NOT my amp, (and not me playing) but it is the same type of architecture and valve type as mine, so will give you an idea of it's character. TF will validate that.

Just out of interest..as we are listening to a 36W four x EL84 amp clip called "cat-hell" is this a Cornford Hellcat ?

I wouldn't put a clip of a Cornford up  :evil: as indicative of my stuff.

I can't remeber where I saved that clip from, but I saved it because it was the same circuit and architecture to that which I use, and it does capture the basic tonality of the Roadstar 36, whilst of course not being identical. I think in this case, all I can do is point the listener in the right direction. Many people imagine that an amp with 4 x EL84 will sound like a VOx, and the point is, you can hear it doesn't.

I apologise for not having clips; really must get round to doing some.  :oops:
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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #26 on: February 02, 2009, 10:24:25 AM »
I'm really looking forward to my Roadstar 36, but with 6V6's and tuned for a more Fender Deluxe/Bad Cat Classic Ca tone!  Hopefully in March 8)

Yep, March looks good. Should be a corker!
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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #27 on: February 02, 2009, 12:44:38 PM »
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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #28 on: February 02, 2009, 01:02:19 PM »
can someone comment on the Goldstar EL34 TT? this is the model in the Martamp range I'm the most curious about.

i'm quite happy with my 2204, but I sometimes it would be nice to go for the more hotrod sound or contemporary tone. not sure wether it would be best to go for another amp, or a rack preamp.
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Re: Martamps..... a little info
« Reply #29 on: February 02, 2009, 06:28:48 PM »

I wouldn't put a clip of a Cornford up  :evil: as indicative of my stuff.


is that because your amps sound completely different to cornfords? i like the cornford tone, for the medium-high gain stuff anyway...