tremblap Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 OK this is a little show off of a title ;-) So I ordered a GT-200 after spending a whole afternoon with Jeff, Hayden, Andrew, and the others... I had brought in my Eden wt-400, my TC RH 450 and my Fender Bassman 100 from 1976... and I am selling the latter as it is no match whatsover! I tested on their 4x10 and 2x12 and this is the best amp I've ever played in. A category on its own. I took the standard, and saw a guitar combo in balck and red and gold and loved it so I went for it! I inquired about a mid-freq-switch like they have on their guitar amps and a different taper on the drive button to be able to dial more subtly in the clean zone... voilà! Speaking of guitar amps, I also ordered a 1224mk2 and two 2x12 for the uni studios that I am in charge of, in sparking blue... My research assistant ( I had to bring 3 guitar players as I was not to shop for that instrument by myself ;-) almost bought one for himself too... all in all, a fantastic day out in Meltham. I'll attach picture when I get the beasts. pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='tremblap' timestamp='1331232853' post='1570060'] OK this is a little show off of a title ;-) So I ordered a GT-200 after spending a whole afternoon with Jeff, Hayden, Andrew, and the others... I had brought in my Eden wt-400, my TC RH 450 and my Fender Bassman 100 from 1976... and I am selling the latter as it is no match whatsover! I tested on their 4x10 and 2x12 and this is the best amp I've ever played in. A category on its own. I took the standard, and saw a guitar combo in balck and red and gold and loved it so I went for it! I inquired about a mid-freq-switch like they have on their guitar amps and a different taper on the drive button to be able to dial more subtly in the clean zone... voilà! Speaking of guitar amps, I also ordered a 1224mk2 and two 2x12 for the uni studios that I am in charge of, in sparking blue... My research assistant ( I had to bring 3 guitar players as I was not to shop for that instrument by myself ;-) almost bought one for himself too... all in all, a fantastic day out in Meltham. I'll attach picture when I get the beasts. pa [/quote] Nice! Out of interest how did the GT-200 match in terms of versatility with the other amps? Edens especially have pretty powerful EQ IME! Like the sound of sparking blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Eden is more versatile and more punchy (tube pre but transistor class AB poweramp)... TC is even more versatile but is clinical and a little generic, like the colour on the hospital walls (though you can repaint very quickly to get a good sound...) GT-200 sings beautifully, has a good passive EQ, well calibrated for both instruments I brought. Cranking the highs was an epiphany: never harsh yet sparkling... the disto was nasty (even naughty!) when I wanted it... an amazing musical instrument, which completes the collection. If I need something light, I won't bring it out ;-) p Edited March 8, 2012 by tremblap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I've increasingly been thinking about all-valve stuff, but I have an issue with size and weight lol How heavy is it?? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 very. very, very. The problem is that I was told it is impossible to have the same otherwise. I have done A-B-C-D as described above, and it is true. I don't think it is a one-rig-fits-all though, hence keeping the Eden (tighter) and the TC (lighter) but getting rid of the Fender (distorts too soon for my taste) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 btw I'll be able to tell you the weight for real when I get mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Congratulations on your purchases. My GT200 head weighs [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26.5kg, or 58.4lbs in old money. Andrew at Matamp said the new GT's have different (heavier) transformers, and a bit of a bigger box too... Oooh, me back![/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 ok I've been to the shop again, experimenting with cabs (my Epifani 112 and Bergantino 112 and their 4x10, both neo and ceramic) and tone stack... and we are still waiting for the (huge heavy) transformers... and customising the tone stack too, as I am EQ-retentive ;-) I'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 OK just come back from the shop, where we did some measures on the tone stack... Andrew is a great guy to work with, it was fun! And I got the sparking blue 1224 for the uni, I'll post pictures soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) just look at this guitar stack! The bass one is in red and black, a little more sober ;-) [attachment=108108:543258_10150825560474930_777769929_9564722_399681471_n.jpg] Edited May 17, 2012 by tremblap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 and I'm going to Matamp tomorrow to get my gt200... so excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 [quote name='tremblap' timestamp='1339096540' post='1683674'] and I'm going to Matamp tomorrow to get my gt200... so excited! [/quote] Awesome! Sounds like a niiice rig - that blue stack looks ace as well! Pictures ASAP please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 ok here is a bad-phone-camera-with-neon-light picture as I did not have my camera... and now I am far away from it travelling for job... more pictures next week! but the sound, the sound... revamped custom tone stack, different tube sets to allow more nuances of distortions (ECC81, 82 and 83 in the pre, and KT 88 in the power section), what a beast! I might do some demos later this month... anyway, here is the picture with my Eden wt-400, my eden 410XLT, my Berg 112 and Epifani UL-112. So many combinations of tone it is dangerous! [attachment=110029:Photo0038.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey R Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 There is something all encompassing and grinworthy about playing through a big Matamp, I dont know what it is, but they do something magic with those valves. Could I be rather rude and ask if this beasie will be making it to a bass bash this year? Im sure loads of us would love to have a wee look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 [quote name='tremblap' timestamp='1331232853' post='1570060'] ...this is the best amp I've ever played in. [/quote] 'In'..? Christ, how big is it? Nice one btw, very jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Sorry, playin' in is from my French syntax... Big enough to make my 410 look small-ish... I haven't weighted it but I am certain it is around 40 lbs... as for the feeling, it is about the headroom. There is so much musical subtleties when you play undistorted... and when you fuzz it up, it still has a very fundamental so all notes (even in a chord) are very clear. just fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 bass bash are always far from here (and I don't have a car) so there is little chances... but I'll keep my eyes open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I keep saying I need to try a Matamp. Probably a good idea not too though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1339422016' post='1688157'] I keep saying I need to try a Matamp. Probably a good idea not too though [/quote] I tried a matamp at bass day. They were just like any other bass amp really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 I wish I'd agree with you Edward... I've played with about every amp existing on earth... I'm a bit shy on EBS experience, only once... most of the rest of the icons at least 5+ times... and I certainly can hear a world between this and the Eden. But you know, I am a custom bass type of guy, so I am anal retentive ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I wish I couldn't hear the difference either - these darn ears cost me so much money! Seriously though, the GT200 is probably the best sounding amp I've ever played through - vest start saving eh? Your red/black one looks awesome, bet it sounds better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 You should try the improved tone stack we did on mine ;-) Andrew is not a little proud! I might have to come to a bass bash now, or put videos online eventually... p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1339424461' post='1688213'] I tried a matamp at bass day. They were just like any other bass amp really. [/quote] Interesting thought. I guess they are in the sense of you plug them, plug in a bass and they make noise... but comparing the sounds of say Trace, Ashdown, EBS, Matamp, SWR, Ampeg, MarkBass and Eden and trying to group them into one category seems a little illogical... unless you are a player that just makes do with a "sound" and gets on with it... They all have their own very distinct tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1339493152' post='1689111'] They all have their own very distinct tones. [/quote] Indeed. This is why I keep the Eden WT-400 and the TC RH450 (though the latter is more for portability) and different cabs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1339493152' post='1689111'] Interesting thought. I guess they are in the sense of you plug them, plug in a bass and they make noise... but comparing the sounds of say Trace, Ashdown, EBS, Matamp, SWR, Ampeg, MarkBass and Eden and trying to group them into one category seems a little illogical... unless you are a player that just makes do with a "sound" and gets on with it... They all have their own very distinct tones. [/quote] Probably but to be honest I am not particularly bothered as long as it's loud and rumbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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