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Title: NAMM 2012
Post by: Discö Rice on January 20, 2012, 11:39:06 PM
Fender did some cool stuff this year. I want both!


Trick makes a real hi-hat stand now.  Their cable hat's groovy too if you're into that sort of thing.

Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: Discö Rice on January 20, 2012, 11:56:58 PM
Mesa had this to offer. Fantastic tone. Seems like they addressed the "no midrange" complaint with rectos nicely, while keeping the oft ignored beautiful clean tone intact. I'd like the idea of a mid boosted mini recto I could connect to a larger power amp, if it weren't for...













...THE $1,000 FUCKING PRICE TAG ON A MOTHERFUCKING 25 WATT AMP!!
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: VOLVO))) on January 21, 2012, 12:07:58 AM
I'm gettin' a Greta for a bench amp, no shit.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: Hemisaurus on January 21, 2012, 12:20:36 AM
Quote from: Discö Rice on January 20, 2012, 11:39:06 PM
Fender did some cool stuff this year. I want both!

Wow, Keith Chegwin is looking old!
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: clockwork green on January 21, 2012, 01:15:23 AM
Both of the "pawn shops" are sweet.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: Discö Rice on January 21, 2012, 02:14:53 AM
Yeah. That Excelsior is awfully nice.  Beautiful range of tones. Seems like a damn fine choice to keep around a studio.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: grimniggzy on January 21, 2012, 08:33:48 AM
Fender really has been stepping their game up. Those amps both look pretty awesome.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: RAGER on January 21, 2012, 12:01:15 PM
Quote from: Discö Rice on January 20, 2012, 11:56:58 PM
Mesa had this to offer. Fantastic tone. Seems like they addressed the "no midrange" complaint with rectos nicely, while keeping the oft ignored beautiful clean tone intact. I'd like the idea of a mid boosted mini recto I could connect to a larger power amp, if it weren't for...


12 knobs and six switches.  Jesus.  those Fenders look great though.  Would really like a Greta now.












...THE $1,000 FUCKING PRICE TAG ON A MOTHERFUCKING 25 WATT AMP!!
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: the diddler on January 21, 2012, 01:08:52 PM
The mini Mesa is a really good sounding, flexible little amp.  Great for home and studio- through a 4x12, almost loud enough for my trio.  Those Fenders look pretty cool, will have to check 'em out.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: I,Galactus on January 21, 2012, 03:04:59 PM
I didn't care for the frankenstein'd together aspect of the pawnshop series guitars, but those amps are pretty sweet.  I'd be interested to to see some gutshots.  Why are VU meters so freaking cool?
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: Discö Rice on January 21, 2012, 05:06:51 PM
Really? I love the pawnshop mustang with the two wide range HB's. Gorgeous looks and tone.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: Hemisaurus on January 21, 2012, 05:36:44 PM
Quote from: I,Galactus on January 21, 2012, 03:04:59 PM
I didn't care for the frankenstein'd together aspect of the pawnshop series guitars, but those amps are pretty sweet.  I'd be interested to to see some gutshots.  Why are VU meters so freaking cool?
Cause all guitar players secretly long to be sound guys? 'cept they can't figure out all them knobs :)
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 11:37:00 AM
I'm really digging these 1-watt Marshall's. I'd like to own two or three of them.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: VOLVO))) on January 23, 2012, 11:40:55 AM
Any prices on the Marshalls? I'm getting one.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: The Shocker on January 23, 2012, 12:56:03 PM
Quote from: Discö Rice on January 21, 2012, 05:06:51 PM
Really? I love the pawnshop mustang with the two wide range HB's. Gorgeous looks and tone.


I really want one, but those Mustangs aren't cheap like those Pawnshop amps.  BTW, those aren't real "wide range" HB's on the Mustangs. Just made to look like them. 
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 01:00:31 PM
Quote from: SunnO))) on January 23, 2012, 11:40:55 AM
Any prices on the Marshalls? I'm getting one.
I worry they'll be hard to find and the pricey since they're all limited editions.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: Baltar on January 23, 2012, 02:43:36 PM
Quote from: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 01:00:31 PM
Quote from: SunnO))) on January 23, 2012, 11:40:55 AM
Any prices on the Marshalls? I'm getting one.
I worry they'll be hard to find and the pricey since they're all limited editions.

Well, the Class 5 heads are hovering around $350 US.  If they're more than that, I'd just nab a Class 5.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: Mr Neutron on January 23, 2012, 03:48:15 PM
that little jtm-1 seems higher gain that I would expect.
sharp looking though, with the old logo & grille cloth.

Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: VOLVO))) on January 23, 2012, 04:16:27 PM
I want the JMP, it's fat, getting to the 800, which looks to be a tiny 2210, is kinda meh. I'm sure the other two are garbage fizzy shit like the big boy versions.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 05:28:13 PM
im brewing up a 1-2W Matamp GT120 mini amp.

something like 400-450 (cant be as cheap as marshall)
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 05:28:13 PM
im brewing up a 1-2W Matamp GT120 mini amp.

something like 400-450 (cant be as cheap as marshall)
What kind of features would it have? I like them dead simple. When amps are turned to 10, eq just gets in the way or often loses much its range and overall effect.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: mawso on January 23, 2012, 07:09:56 PM
Quote from: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 11:37:00 AM
I'm really digging these 1-watt Marshall's. I'd like to own two or three of them.

i also wouldn't mind a little head
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 07:11:59 PM
Quote from: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 05:28:13 PM
im brewing up a 1-2W Matamp GT120 mini amp.

something like 400-450 (cant be as cheap as marshall)
What kind of features would it have? I like them dead simple. When amps are turned to 10, eq just gets in the way or often loses much its range and overall effect.

FAC, Bass, Treble, Vol. Possibly as Boost Switch to adjust headroom.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: VOLVO))) on January 23, 2012, 07:55:31 PM
Will you hook me up on a payment plan? I'd rather get something from you, than big 'ol Marshall...
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 08:01:47 PM
Quote from: SunnO))) on January 23, 2012, 07:55:31 PM
Will you hook me up on a payment plan? I'd rather get something from you, than big 'ol Marshall...


maybe u can get it on the prototype. im still thinking it out.  send me email, im down to work with you on it, a stoner rock hook up

I might have 2 versions, both are push pull Class AB with fixed bias output, one is 1-2W the other is 10W.1-2W version is ECC99 output while 10W is 2 x 6bm8, an interesting dual triode/pentode tube (preserving the 3 tube nature of the amp) Literally liked a scaled down version of the GT120 schematic. Only thing thats different is voltages and a lack of inductor in presence circuit (also presence control) which will probably be a 3 way switch.  
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: Lumpy on January 23, 2012, 08:02:54 PM
Both those Fender amps should rate a high SAF* for average home/Living Room players.

*(Spousal Approval Factor)
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: VOLVO))) on January 23, 2012, 08:04:56 PM
I think those minishalls are going to end up being 600+ bucks.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 08:09:02 PM
mine would have slave outs for running it through a big rig, possibly either post phase or post output tube slaving, to get phase inverter and power tube clipping, 4,8,16 outputs, adjustable bias. Simple setup, no wooden headshell, all metal cage black, plug in and rip
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: VOLVO))) on January 23, 2012, 08:22:09 PM
want.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 08:25:09 PM
Quote from: SunnO))) on January 23, 2012, 08:22:09 PM
want.

let me know, if your serious i can work the prototype with u
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 08:34:16 PM
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 07:11:59 PM
Quote from: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 05:28:13 PM
im brewing up a 1-2W Matamp GT120 mini amp.

something like 400-450 (cant be as cheap as marshall)
What kind of features would it have? I like them dead simple. When amps are turned to 10, eq just gets in the way or often loses much its range and overall effect.

FAC, Bass, Treble, Vol. Possibly as Boost Switch to adjust headroom.
If it just had volume and FAC I'd be highly interested. The odd tube configurations also sound really cool. A single ended EL34 would also be sweet for a Class A Mat.
Title: Re: NAMM 2012
Post by: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 08:35:07 PM
Quote from: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 08:34:16 PM
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 07:11:59 PM
Quote from: clockwork green on January 23, 2012, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: dunwichamps on January 23, 2012, 05:28:13 PM
im brewing up a 1-2W Matamp GT120 mini amp.

something like 400-450 (cant be as cheap as marshall)
What kind of features would it have? I like them dead simple. When amps are turned to 10, eq just gets in the way or often loses much its range and overall effect.

FAC, Bass, Treble, Vol. Possibly as Boost Switch to adjust headroom.
If it just had volume and FAC I'd be highly interested. The odd tube configurations also sound really cool. A single ended EL34 would also be sweet for a Class A Mat.

I could put a tone stack life option 2. dumps the entire tonestack out of circuit when activated. I had this on my original 1/2W ECC99 Class A amp