andydye

another option to submit to the experts... if [i]say[/i] a 200w orange head came up at a very reasonable price (obviously it's going to be unnecessarily loud but I know the owner of the shop) and I had a power scaling setup installed in it, would that do the job?

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1387365696' post='2311067'] I had an AD200B and it was barely ticking over on the gigs I played with it - 100W tube amp should be perfect for small to medium venues. [/quote] That's pretty much my thinking too, I want to be able to get it into 'slight grind' territory without killing people! This is impossible without being able to try something!!!!!!!! maybe MJW could install one of his power scaling thingumies into a 100w version of the GT200...will depend on how the power scaling works...

slight update... Martin has got back to me with the following: "Anyway, yes, I could do a bass amp if required. I designed a 200 Watter for Matamp, so could do something along those lines. Price wise you'd be looking at around £1200-1300 for the first one" Sounds like he may have designed the GT200 when he worked there? I need to try a 200w and a 100w head to get some idea of what would suit my needs, I'm leaning towards 100w I think, a local shop has (I think) an orange 200w thingy in so I may have to rumble round on Saturday morning for a butchers...

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1387363967' post='2311038'] Did I mention that my dog is a professional [i]commis-chef[/i]? Correction duly noted ... and thanks! Oh, what the hell: [/Pedant] You'd need a lot of [i]coulis [/i]to cover a desert. [/Pedant] [/quote]

[quote name='Mikey R' timestamp='1387303742' post='2310527'] There you go - chat with Martin and see what he can do He might even have a bass amp in at the moment, you never know. [/quote] I've sent him a cheeky little emither to see what he thinks... I had one of his geetar amps a few years ago and it were amazing!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1387294352' post='2310374'] I'd say it was more like the beginning. I'd have opted for a Matamp too, given sufficient folding paper - but it's not to be. Not yet, anyway. [/quote] it may take me some time to be able to try one and then some time after that before I can approach buying one, but I love the 'buy British' concept and Matamp are king, unless my mate who used to work for them can build one for me in which case MJW here I come woohoo!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1387291959' post='2310335'] I like the sound of my GT100 too. I run it through a Barefaced 69er and it looks & sounds [i]les coulis du chien[/i]. [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Equipment%20and%20stuff%20CURRENT/VisittoBarefaced8_zps67f42db9.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Equipment%20and%20stuff%20CURRENT/Matamp_zps76e8c9ce.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] that does very look the danglies of the dog sir I like it's simplicity, just very very smart looking indeed!

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1387291528' post='2310324'] Yep THE 200 valve watts for 500 solid state watts suggested above is perhaps a bit crude, I've played 600w of solid state that wouldn't get anywhere near my 100w of Ampeg tubes. Speaker efficiency is a big part of the equation. C [/quote] I'm flying very much blind here, just trying to get some info together before I set off trying to test stuff

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1387290365' post='2310290'] A 1970's Matamp GT200 or Orange AD200 (they're effectively close cousins) would come in at about 27Kg. Come down to 100W and the weight drops to about 23Kg. My GT100 Special was built for me with lower weight as a priority, and it weighs just under 18Kg. Only one in captivity though. Incidentally, I have yet to take my GT100 anywhere near full volume playing pub gigs ... just saying. [/quote] I like the sound of your GT100 special, is there a thread about it somewhere (a quick search hasn't turned up anything much in amps/cabs)? Lightweight (ish), classy matamp goodness! I'm already swaying heavily towards a matamp...is this the end for me

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1387285211' post='2310188'] Are you sure you want to go all-valve though? Great as the DHA is (I have one) with a solid state amp, it's not the same as a valve power amp, nothing is, believe me I've tried! [/quote] I think that you've hit the question/nail precisely on the head there matey! I've never tried one on bass so have no idea whether it will be what I imagine it to be or if I'll be over or underwhelmed by my imagination / reality... I need someone around here (Sheffield/South Yorkshire) to loan me one briefly don't I

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1387283174' post='2310149'] I came to the same conclusion as you and have just bought myself a 1972 Burman MPA Pre and SL100 Powerpak Slave. I'm preparing myself for their arrival by doing weights for at least an hour a day... [/quote] that sounds exciting! I look forward to a n.a.d. thread with pics of you lifting them above your head when they arrive

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1387283072' post='2310146'] Valve amp heads are VERY heavy (like 50kg+) The new Mesa Prodigy and Strategy are pretty lightweight. I have not tried them - too expensive for me - but on paper look like my ideal amp... a bit more than your budget though. You'll be looking at a beaten up second hand one for that price range. Or a Bugera . I'd be looking for about 200W+ Valve amp to compete with your 500w solid state and give you some headroom. the all valve SVTs are about 300w I think, Mesa Classic are 400w I have a 160w and it's not quite enough. Don't forget to allow for a service and replacement valves if you're buying a used one off eBay [/quote] I've had all valve guitar stuff in the past (a '74 twin reverb that I couldn't lift without assistance, a '80s Marshall non master vol head that was mega...a few other things too) so am sort of prepared for the weight... had a quick google and the Ashdown CTM100 is 19kg and the CTM300 is 33kg, no idea how heavy a Matamp is though (GT200 seems to ring a bell as to being [i]the[/i] valve bass amp king?) Thanks for the 200w tip, I know I really need to go somewhere that's got some so I can try them (and get an idea of volumes / weight etc) but where has this sort of thing apart form hopping across to Matamp but then they only have Matamp don't they...

the final thing would be that the amps speaker output would need to be speakon if poss

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1387280930' post='2310106'] You'll be significantly increasing the weight of your lifts in order to reduce the item count by 1! I'd make this change for tone but I wouldn't change if you like how you sound. [/quote] it may actually be an overall weight reduction (and one less trip to the car - so all could be done in one trip) as I'd not have to bother with my pedal case (which is fairly hefty) and the separate amp head as the sound would be entirely in the amp?

[quote name='artisan' timestamp='1387280378' post='2310097'] They will just not learn,for the past two years i have tried to get them to control their volume levels but alas they will not learn. I have given them the next two gigs to sort it out or i leave the band,they thing i am being unreasonable am i ? [/quote] You've given them 2 years to sort it out and finally a clear ultimatum of 2 more strikes and then they're out, I'd say you're been suitably reasonable matey.

So currently I have: DHA VT-1 which I use to valve-ify my Acoustic Image Focus II and it does sound really good (especially through my EAD foundation 212 - which is 4ohm btw), I'd like to cut down on the amount of stuff I have to carry though so was wondering whether an all valve head might be the way forward as the DHA is 'always on'... I'm mostly using my Fender MIM Cabronita p-bass with this set-up. What I've no idea about is: What other options are there (besides Ashdown CTM stuff and Matamp) How much power will be needed to be comparably loud and have that valvey break-up (I run my AI on about half and it's a 500W head) single notes when played fingerstyle are clean-ish but fat, pick playing gives a bit of break and double stops have distinct drive but all with lots of juicy fat bottom. Budget won't be massive either, mebbe £750 (once my jazz sells anyway) the ability to DI in certain circumstances would be v useful too, I know it doesn't sound the same as straight-outta the cab but the flexibility of both would be beneficial...

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1386757301' post='2304007'] Hurrah! that's the one I ordered this morning [/quote] ...which arrived yesterday tea-time and which also fits perfectly my DHA and with plenty of headroom too!

I'm very tempted by the Ashdown CTM100 (I think that's what it's called) or a Matamp if I decide to fly first class!

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1386844164' post='2305182'] Bugger. [/quote] sorry bud

tried one, liked it, would have another if my EAD was swallowed by a whale or stolen, can't see me parting with it otherwise though