tayste_2000 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 yeah its a revelation, no matter how good you thought it would be or how good your previous gear, the Matamp in the band always sounds better I'd avoid the 2x10 since it woiuldn't split the power equally between the cabs, probably cheaper to get another 6x10 anyway I did always toy with the idea of sticking a 6x10 ontop of my 4x10 but it seemed excessive so I'm going to get the 1x18 instead . I should really get a flightcase for mine, how much was yours (if you don't mind me asking)? I keep mine in an plastic army box (one of the ones they drop from planes) and the hinges have made 2 nice holes in the tolex on the side, down to the wood, bit of a pain but hey we buy them to use and abuse them. I should really get the cover for my 2x12 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='1328862' date='Aug 5 2011, 03:37 PM']I'd avoid the 2x10 since it woiuldn't split the power equally between the cabs, probably cheaper to get another 6x10 anyway [/quote] I have honestly considered it... I don't need it though, but then, did I really need any of it? I doubt it, but I'm glad I've got it! I've been through about 7 amps over the years, but this one is here to stay! A 2x10 would be 800 watts, so I could just use it on its own when at home, or when I'm too lazy to take the 6x10 to gigs. I originally only wanted a 2x12 cos I had my Ampeg 6x10, but teh price made teh 6x10 silly not to be bought, so got it and sold on my Ampeg. [quote name='tayste_2000' post='1328862' date='Aug 5 2011, 03:37 PM']I should really get a flightcase for mine, how much was yours (if you don't mind me asking)? I keep mine in an plastic army box (one of the ones they drop from planes) and the hinges have made 2 nice holes in the tolex on the side, down to the wood, bit of a pain but hey we buy them to use and abuse them. I should really get the cover for my 2x12 as well.[/quote] I ordered my flightcase from Castle cases, cos I've had stuff from them before and was really happy with it. £144 delivered, just rang up with the dimensions and got it all sorted. I'm a funny b*gger for trying to keep my gear in top nick, so definitely wanted the head flightcased before the next gig, I decided against a flight case for the cab, cos it would hide the green and make it far too heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I looked at my GT200 and 6x10 again today and couldn't help but grin ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Your white one does look awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) I didn't know Matamp did bass amps until recently! My brother's got a custom Matamp guitar combo and it's the best thing I've ever heard (guitar-wise). I think I'm going to have to order one! Here's Hayden servicing my bro's amp - if guitar amps count? Edited August 13, 2011 by Ben Jamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Yep! My bro met up with Hayden yesterday and had a chat about building a bass amp for me. Looking at trialling a new hybrid prototype with their valve pre-amp and this new digital poweramp they've recently come across that they're very impressed with! I'll be meeting up with him in a couple o' months when I've got enough money! But yeah, sounds good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 [quote name='Ben Jamin' post='1340951' date='Aug 15 2011, 06:17 PM']Yep! My bro met up with Hayden yesterday and had a chat about building a bass amp for me. Looking at trialling a new hybrid prototype with their valve pre-amp and this new digital poweramp they've recently come across that they're very impressed with! I'll be meeting up with him in a couple o' months when I've got enough money! But yeah, sounds good to me! [/quote] don't like the sound of that, doesn't sound very doom or very matamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Matt Matthias would be all over class D like he was with MOSFET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 [quote name='Wooks79' post='1320579' date='Jul 29 2011, 03:56 PM']So here is the set - Happy bunny! [/quote] Very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Are the GT200's the only bass amp Matamp make now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 [quote name='daz' post='1356719' date='Aug 30 2011, 07:38 PM']Are the GT200's the only bass amp Matamp make now ?[/quote] At this point of writing, I believe so, although others around might have more info about upcoming hybrids. But, it's the only amp you'l need anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) My "I cant be bothered moving a 6x10 today" rig - Edited August 30, 2011 by Wooks79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Whats the diff between the "Green" GT200's and the black Matamps ? (i think the [i]Green[/i] ones look much snazzier) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 [quote name='daz' post='1357876' date='Aug 31 2011, 07:05 PM']Whats the diff between the "Green" GT200's and the black Matamps ? (i think the [i]Green[/i] ones look much snazzier)[/quote] The colour. And to an extent the date, since they ran out of green. But you can have a Green one in black. The faceplates are custom to order, so you can have whatever written on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) They [i]ran out[/i] of [b][color="#00FF00"]Green[/color][/b] !! Arrghh No way' Surely i can buy some green naughahyde or whatever and ask them to use that. Man i has seriuosly set my heart on a 'Green' one PS: I'd always asumed the "Green" lettering was a subtle two fingers up to Orange (it being the same font). Is this true ? Edited September 1, 2011 by daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quimbymeat Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-Basket-weave-tolex-Matamp-Vox-Hiwatt-Orange-/140532875976"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-Basket-weave...e-/140532875976[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 [quote name='Wooks79' post='1356910' date='Aug 30 2011, 09:41 PM']My "I cant be bothered moving a 6x10 today" rig - [/quote] Oh my.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quimbymeat Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) more gear Edited May 25, 2012 by quimbymeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 [quote name='quimbymeat' post='1358343' date='Sep 1 2011, 01:55 AM'][url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-Basket-weave-tolex-Matamp-Vox-Hiwatt-Orange-/140532875976"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-Basket-weave...e-/140532875976[/url][/quote] This dude was supposed to be sending a sample for me to take up the factory. It is cloth backed so should be good for them to use. He was cagey about shipping to the UK though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quimbymeat Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) Matamp bass valve D.I. I am sick of showing up to a venue and they don't want to mic the bass cabinet(next year i will buy a good mic) and just use a rubbish d.i. I did have a sansamp bass d.i. which are amazing but i just thought about getting a handmade valve d.i. and looked aroung and Avalon(digital) is amazing and a-designs reddi looked cool but why not call Matamp and see what is possible. Andrew had a bit of fun and Put the gt200 preamp inside it which is even better. I eat meat all the time and like the thought of a meat box(not the dod pedal) for a D.I. I was told that it can get put into a power amp incase i don't want to take out the gt200 but i think some quiet gigs i might not need a cabinet and just take the direct input. these were photo's from last month but it should arrive tomorrow so i will put up the finished d.i. big thanks to Andrew and Jeff. Edited December 6, 2011 by quimbymeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quimbymeat Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Thats it all done Edited September 1, 2012 by quimbymeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiSEERKIND Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Quimby! All about the DI! Something like that would really suit my needs atm, how much did it set you if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quimbymeat Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MATAMP-150-WATT-VERSION-GT200-HEAVY-DOOM-STONER-HANDMADE-UK-/290643381698?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item43abb20dc2#ht_4576wt_1216 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='quimbymeat' timestamp='1323296366' post='1461843'] Thats it all done [/quote] Full of meaty goodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) Here are some snaps of my rare Bass 200 being serviced ready for me sometime this week I suspect (waiting on a new custom faceplate) Bass 200 not to be confused with the GT200 this has 4 transformers, 4 preamps tubes and 2 full channels of goodness. Edited January 5, 2012 by tayste_2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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