Monz Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) I don't know if this will be of any interest to anyone but as some of you know I have commissioned Matamp to build me a GT200 (with extra bits) and an 8 x 10 sealed cab and now a 2 x 12 sealed cab. I have been involved right from the off because I wanted the new gear to be able to emulate the sound of my Simms-Watts as well as do lots of other tones/sounds. So today I have spent most of the afternoon finalising the spec of the amp and cabs... Amp: GT200 Line Out with level (for send to desk) Black reptile tolex Black hardware (corners) Black faceplate with illuminated Green Matamp Logo 2 off non-ported 4 x 10: Black Reptile tolex Black corners Black steel protective grilles 4 off 300W 10" Celestion neo drivers non ported 2 x 12: Black reptile tolex Picture framed front with black cloth Dimensions and "feel" of cab to match GT200 2 off 12" 400W Delta Pro 12A ferite drivers vertically stacked Pictures and progress reports to follow and as I will be helping to make the cabs probably pics of me glued to the eyeballs and bits of tolex stuck everywhere Edited November 1, 2009 by Monz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Boner... Of Doom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Bloody hell. I want to see this thing and then hear it too. And then borrow it. And then weep with joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 I must admit to being quite giddy now the build has started... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Kiss your overdraft and kidneys goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='yorick' post='567624' date='Aug 13 2009, 08:51 AM']Kiss your overdraft and kidneys goodbye.[/quote] Apart from a Matamp GT200 and 8x10 will cost you at least 500quid less than an Orange or Ampeg equivalent and neither of those are hand made to your specification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Do you have kids? if not, then can you leave this to me in your will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Jesus....thats one massive rig.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='Monz' post='567439' date='Aug 12 2009, 10:55 PM']I don't know if this will be of any interest to anyone but as some of you know I have commissioned Matamp to build me a GT200 (with extra bits) and an 8 x 10 sealed cab and now a 2 x 12 sealed cab. I have been involved right from the off because I wanted the new gear to be able to emulate the sound of my Simms-Watts as well as do lots of other tones/sounds. So today I have spent most of the afternoon finalising the spec of the amp and cabs... Amp: GT200 Line Out with level (for send to desk) Black reptile tolex Black hardware (corners) Black faceplate with illuminated Green Matamp Logo non-ported 8 x 10: Black Reptile tolex Black corners Black steel protective grilles 8 off 300W 10" Celestion neo drivers non ported 2 x 12: Black basketweave tolex Picture framed front with silver fender cloth Dimensions and "feel" of cab to match Simms-Watts PA100 2 off 12" 300W Celestion ferite drivers vertically stacked Pictures and progress reports to follow and as I will be helping to make the cabs probably pics of me glued to the eyeballs and bits of tolex stuck everywhere[/quote] ;o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'm really looking forward to trying that 2x12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Not until you let me give you your 4x10 back you don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 fair play these amps are amazing. i love mine, gloriously heavy with a glorius tone to match. I want a slave now to go with it. anyone know if they are planning all tube mini mat bass versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='Basszilla' post='569024' date='Aug 14 2009, 01:58 PM']anyone know if they are planning all tube mini mat bass versions?[/quote] I'd buy one. What about a bass Little Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) I think I'd definitely get one as well. What's a little rock Joe? edit: yep, with you now, just googled it. There's a few whispers about new matamp gear in the pipeline. It would be great to find out more. Hybrid amps etc. Edited August 14, 2009 by Basszilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Anyone know what the price is on a Minimat 2? I don't really want to ring Geoff - I don't have time to spend an hour talking about tube amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 He told me he could do a 15w all tube bass amp for under 750 he didn't have an exact price but for sure under that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 What kinda lead times on a matamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 the lead times are when they can be arsed. a friend of mine waited 6 months. should be a sweet, sweet rig. also make sure they stretch the grill cloth properly on the 2x12 as they haven't in the past and then it sags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 They built my gt200 and my guitarists gt120 in a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 seriously! bloody hell. my mate waited 6 months for geoff to make his gt120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yeah i think we were pretty lucky and caught them with some downtime. I was glad my guitarist saw the light and got one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Took them 2 weeks to build my 8x10 and 4x10 which involved a week of waiting for the custom cut grills, the cabs were done in the first few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Went to visit Geoff and Aiden at the factory last week and had a blast. My guitarist fell in love and so did I, want to get two GT200's and two custom bass 4x12's when I have some cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='joegarcia' post='569801' date='Aug 15 2009, 11:28 AM']Went to visit Geoff and Aiden at the factory last week and had a blast. My guitarist fell in love and so did I, want to get two GT200's and two custom bass 4x12's when I have some cash.[/quote] get them to make you some 6X12s more is more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 have matamp gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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