Monz Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 OK first piccys The first stages in the birth of a monster tone beast None of your weedy little CAPS in this baby [attachment=30985:DSC00023.JPG] [attachment=30986:DSC00026.JPG] And the line out I asked for [attachment=30987:DSC00030.JPG] I am up there tomorrow so more piccys to follow in short order Glyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Ouch, what's that on his knuckle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Man Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='569124' date='Aug 14 2009, 03:14 PM']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] Now that's something I could be very interested in, hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='umph' post='570977' date='Aug 16 2009, 07:52 PM']get them to make you some 6X12s more is more[/quote] Good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='steve-soar' post='571196' date='Aug 16 2009, 11:21 PM']Ouch, what's that on his knuckle?[/quote] its a growth ;< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Another little pic to add... right that's the geekish soldering / non-photogenic side of the amp almost complete. [attachment=30991:DSC00024.JPG] Hopefully will have some pics of the interesting bits after today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 fascinating - I've not seen an amp build thread before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='Monz' post='571317' date='Aug 17 2009, 08:14 AM']Another little pic to add... right that's the geekish soldering / non-photogenic side of the amp almost complete. [attachment=30991:DSC00024.JPG] Hopefully will have some pics of the interesting bits after today[/quote] was it howard or the australian chap doing it? that looks reallllly clean inside, very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='Monz' post='571317' date='Aug 17 2009, 08:14 AM']Another little pic to add... right that's the geekish soldering / non-photogenic side of the amp almost complete. [attachment=30991:DSC00024.JPG] Hopefully will have some pics of the interesting bits after today[/quote] lots of tubes soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 [quote name='umph' post='574983' date='Aug 20 2009, 12:35 AM']was it howard or the australian chap doing it? that looks reallllly clean inside, very impressive[/quote] I think both Howard and Andrew have had their hands on this one.. Had the face plate made last week and got some piccys... will put them up as soon as I can The amp should be very close to complete this week so will get loads of photo's up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='574988' date='Aug 20 2009, 12:43 AM']lots of tubes soon? [/quote] Should be in this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 OK here are a couple more... this time of the faceplate being engraved [attachment=31513:17082009174.jpg] [attachment=31514:17082009175.jpg] [attachment=31515:17082009181.jpg] I am down there today helping to make my cabs and generally getting in the way so should have a load of photos to put up this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Here we go with live updates from MATAMP Central Here are some pics of the amp complete, but still to be fitted in the sleve... Firstly the business end [attachment=31531:25082009190.jpg] [attachment=31533:25082009191.jpg] And now the pretty side [attachment=31529:25082009183.jpg] [attachment=31530:25082009188.jpg] Just having a breather from making and covering the cabs, pics of that to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Monz, are you at matamp every day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 That really is a thing of beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='580436' date='Aug 25 2009, 05:05 PM']Monz, are you at matamp every day?[/quote] It will have cost me more in days off work than the price of the gear lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 OMG, Matamp GAS again!!! Well done Monz it looks FANTASTIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 That really does look the canine's reproductive organs. Can't wait to see it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 A little update... I have given in to common sense and now I'm having 2 off 4x10 sealed cabs instead of 1 8x10 sealed cab. This was decided purely on a logistical point i.e. It would be very difficult for me to manage the 8x10 on my own when loading into the house . I tried to ignore this and press on but Geoff made me see sense haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='Monz' post='581138' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:09 AM']A little update... I have given in to common sense and now I'm having 2 off 4x10 sealed cabs instead of 1 8x10 sealed cab. This was decided purely on a logistical point i.e. It would be very difficult for me to manage the 8x10 on my own when loading into the house . I tried to ignore this and press on but Geoff made me see sense haha[/quote] Go for 4 2x10 cabs! That makes the most sense - and gives you loads of options when coming to taking the right size rig for the right gig! (OK, it's probably going to work out a little more expensive in the long run.... but... your back will thank you and at the end of those long gigs where you are truely knackered...!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The GT200 only does 4 and 8 ohms. 4x 2x10's would have to be 16ohm each for him to be able to use them all together at 4 ohms, so you couldn't use one by itself anyway. Think 2x 410's makes the most sense. Looking great by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='joegarcia' post='581179' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:43 AM']The GT200 only does 4 and 8 ohms. 4x 2x10's would have to be 16ohm each for him to be able to use them all together at 4 ohms, so you couldn't use one by itself anyway. Think 2x 410's makes the most sense.[/quote] Plus a sealed 2x10" really won't be usable for anything beyond coffeeshop SPL. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='joegarcia' post='581179' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:43 AM']The GT200 only does 4 and 8 ohms. 4x 2x10's would have to be 16ohm each for him to be able to use them all together at 4 ohms, so you couldn't use one by itself anyway. Think 2x 410's makes the most sense. Looking great by the way![/quote] Is the GT200 really specific to matching the impedence of the cabs exactly? You should be able to run a 16 ohm cab off that 8 ohm output - similarly you should be able to run 3 off the 4 ohm output. Edited August 26, 2009 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='581181' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:44 AM']Plus a sealed 2x10" really won't be usable for anything beyond coffeeshop SPL. Alex[/quote] Ideal for a 1 cab gig in a coffee shop then eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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