longtimefred Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I was going to buy an Orange terror but I like to have a good relationship with whoever makes the equipment I use and I tried talking to Orange and they weren't interested in the slightest. the guys at Matamp seem great, when asking about their stuff they said the best thing to do is come and have a go and go from there. my kind of company!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1323109461' post='1459437'] Oh I'm not having a go at Orange, they're great! I'm just saying in terms of reliability in components/build quality it's better to have a few expert engineers hand-build it than, in the case of some of the Orange stuff, have it mass-produced in a factory along with other brands/models etc. Not that there's anything wrong with them because they sound ace and nicely put together and stuff, but it's just nice to know where it all came from and feel that bit more confident in that it was really well built etc. [/quote] Agreed, the Matamp guys are excellent! They will always support customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Definitely onto a winner when they stand by the service warranty on a 1979 amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1323041355' post='1458691'] ... the main Orange amps.....are built here in the UK..... [/quote] That's a moot point. The large Orange heads are are pieced together in the far east, and have the minimum of final assembly done in the UK in order to qualify to have a 'Made in Britain' stamp. In not saying that the AD200 is any the worse for it, if I didn't have a GT200, that's what I would have. But, it does give Matamp the USP of being 100% British built from the ground up, and both the GT200 and AD200b are similarly priced at around £1.4K. Plus you can have the GT200 individually voiced and styled to your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Do let us know how the Matamp works out both of you. I'm really interested. (How much are they quoting you for it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 they are saying that the 500w hybrid is going to be just shy of £400. That will really put them in the market for everyone who wants these mini powerful heads. They are pairing them up to run with their 2x12. Cant wait, should hopefully be going up next week some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 [quote name='longtimefred' timestamp='1323285362' post='1461661'] they are saying that the 500w hybrid is going to be just shy of £400. That will really put them in the market for everyone who wants these mini powerful heads. They are pairing them up to run with their 2x12. Cant wait, should hopefully be going up next week some time. [/quote] Ace, let us know how your visit goes! Oh and >£400 for the hybrid!? That's about 200 less than the Genz Benz Streamliner/Aguilar Tone Hammer/Markbass F1/other mini-heads! Plus it's hand-built, with Matamp customer service/warranty. Plus it sounds awesome. Yes I think that puts them in the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Let me know when, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Whoa! Great price on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goatreich Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 WOW!!! That's a price that just pricked my ears up! £400 for a Matamp class D hybrid?! Suddenly my bass terror interest has dwindled just slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Can that price be right? They'll be struggling to keep up with demand if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 If that's the price then I'll be selling my Ampeg PF-500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 im pretty sure that was the price as i was gobsmacked as well. I was talking to Andrew up at Matamp on the phone about them. They said that they should be up and running around March time for production. hopefully shall have some more info next week if i get the chance to go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goatreich Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Please do keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Reminds me I need to sort that Bass 200 I found out. I'll get a solid figure on the price, Jeff tends to underquote on the first model (don't worry he'll stick to it for anyone with that quote) but I think over time they will creep up. But hey could be wrong. I'll check with them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Matamp built the early Ashdown valve bass heads and the some of the early Ashdown/Hayden valve guitar amps. Dave Green "left" Matamp, then some months later went to work for Ashdown/Hayden. Have a Matamp guitar head & cabs, and they are absolutely fantastic, would love one of the GT200 bass heads & cabs, but they're definitely out of my price range! Top quality build, top quality kit, fantastic sounding gear, absolutely top quality customer service and all round top blokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Going to my brother's gig this evening to hear some Matamp guitar goodness. Can't wait for mine to get built! Here's hoping for some updates soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Can you post pictures and sounds please, as soon as you get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quimbymeat Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Was it my meat d.i. that you tried out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 [quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1323425031' post='1463129'] Reminds me I need to sort that Bass 200 I found out. I'll get a solid figure on the price, Jeff tends to underquote on the first model (don't worry he'll stick to it for anyone with that quote) but I think over time they will creep up. But hey could be wrong. I'll check with them now. [/quote] wanna sell it so i can get it fixed ;o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='quimbymeat' timestamp='1323618459' post='1465067'] Was it my meat d.i. that you tried out? [/quote] Sorry I completely missed this last time I checked the thread! Yeah I did try out your Meat DI! Appropriately named, sir That's pretty much the fattest grind I've ever come across! The main set-up I tried out though was a connection between a GT200 pre-amp and the power-amp or their new B500 (digital one). The opened up a GT200 and wired it together on-the-spot somehow. Sounded great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 So, has it arrived, have I missed something? Really interested in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1325857112' post='1488827'] So, has it arrived, have I missed something? Really interested in this. [/quote] Not yet no They had quite a queue when I went to the factory and they told me it would be about 6/7 weeks or so - so not long now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm over at the factory tomorrow, so I'll see how they are getting on. I'm interested to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 [quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1325974709' post='1490694'] I'm over at the factory tomorrow, so I'll see how they are getting on. I'm interested to hear it. [/quote] Ace! I'm interested to hear it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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