Mizzle Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Right i'll cut to the chase, I may be quite interested in one of these but just wanted anyone who has one or tested/heard one opinion. I already have an SVT but because it is a vintage one i don't always want to take it incase of damage and the weight . The other points I would like to know are if it can get grindy at a lower volume and if it is 2/4ohm or 4/8ohm configuration. I would use it with a NV610 for big gigs and if it is 8ohm and speakon a compact for smaller. Thanks for your help in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I'm using a gt200 with an nv610. It has both 4 and 8 ohm taps. I really like the sound but i'd still say try before you buy. Pop up and see Jeff is your best bet, or give him a call. Re the grind thing I have recorded with it once at low volume, but the sound is obviously a lot better with the volume up. You can probs get some dirt out of it at low volumes by messing with the depth and drive knobs, but I haven't really bothered with that. Get a mini mat if you want low volume grind!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 It does 200 watts clean and around 300 dirty. I'd agree to try if possible before you buy. It's got a lovely tone, and the drive knob does add some ermm drive, but to get full on power amp drive you'll need to crank it. That's not to say it doesn't sound dirty with the volume low, but it just sounds better at higher volume if that's what you want. Maybe PM Monz on here, he has one and swears by it. By 'swears by it', I mean he thinks it's f**king brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzle Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Thanks for the replies, by lower volume i meant not SVT grind volume but it seems from most comments and peoples opinions one of the better if not best tube amps out today. I'm up against 2 guitarists and a loud drummer when he wants to be so the extra power is always helpfull i'll also pm monz and see his opinion. I would like to take the trip but it will have to wait till next year (not long to go though) but it is a 4hr ish drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I got it to nail the sound on Glassjaw's first album when I tried it through my Schroeder 1212L, as a point of reference. Don't know if you've heard it though. Was plenty grindy! Not tried it with a full band yet, so I may need to adjust some settings a bit, as well as the volume! Will let you know - though if you could clarify what you mean by low volume? Talking a small gig? Practice amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzle Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 No i haven't heard any glassjaw (any suggestions) but I do like my grind on bass not all the time but just when it's needed. I mostly play plubs but the odd occasion i will play a club or other venue. Most of the time they are keen to DI the bass but I will get some gigs without PA support (just vox and possibly bass drum) to crank it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 It's worth just saying aswell, if you do go to the factory, give them a ring first and see if they have a GT200 you can play on. I went one week and they were still building one, went the next and got a go through it. Not sure what cabs they have up there either. An 8x10 maybe, but if you have your own cab it may be worth taking that up too, so you're not disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Yeah, when I went up, they had a GT200 in stock to try out. There was an 8x10 to try, which was currently out of action as Jeff had stolen the speakers from it for another cab! There was also a ported 4x10 upstairs and a customer's newly completed sealed 4x10 which he was happy to let me try. I also took my own cab and he was more than happy for me to give it a blast through that. Actually, once I started trying one thing, Jeff wasn't happy until I had tried just about everything he could make me try that was lying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='Finbar' post='684461' date='Dec 14 2009, 08:37 PM']There was an 8x10 to try, which was currently out of action as Jeff had stolen the speakers from it for another cab! There was also ... a customer's newly completed sealed 4x10 which he was happy to let me try.[/quote] Wasn't that mine? Whatta cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) [quote name='ashevans09' post='684776' date='Dec 15 2009, 01:38 AM']Wasn't that mine? Whatta cab! [/quote] Yeah it was GT200 is a great head and fairly well rounded, but being from what is essentially a custom shop can be voiced certain ways, for example Monz's as I'm sure he will explain is voiced to stay cleaner for longer and I've discussed a 6 position drive knob that does the first 4 of Monz's amp and then the last 2 of the "stock" GT200 Now just to be clear I don't own a GT200, I will but stupidly decided to decorate my flat throughout so can't really afford a 7th tube amp right now However me and Jeff are so sure I'll be getting one there is a GT200 red headcase waiting for me to buy the GT200 to go into it Umcoo can give a good description of the grind available as I hammered it when we were there collecting 2x12's. But they do stay clean fairly well particularly if set like Monz's but with the drive control you can get it grindy at bedroom levels or clean at stadium levels as people who were at Bassday will moan about I'd defo recommend trying one, even speaking to Jeff to see if he can direct you to someone down south with a GT200 that might be willing to let you try theirs. They also have that Green 2x15 as well as the 8x10 (fully loaded) knocking about upstairs and I'm only 25miles away from the Factory so if you're doing a drive from Kent I'm happy to let anyone try my cabs and I've got an 8x10, 4x10 and 2x12 But I can't stress the trying part of it, go to the factory, hear it, tell them what you think, what you want etc because they won't let anything leave the factory unless you are happy with it, however this is very difficult if you just order over the phone with no experience of one. Hope this helps Edited December 16, 2009 by tayste_2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 am i right in thinking the drive control is similar to the older matamps? studio / studio bright / normal / normal bright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 No it's a resistor grid so limits the signal going to the preamp or from the preamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzle Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Sorry for bringing up my old thread, but wanted to say I have ordered a GT200 after trying one out on Tuesday. If anyone gets the chance go to the factory you will enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Good man! What colour you getting it? Remember to post lots of pics in the Matmp porn thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzle Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 It's going to be Black pebble, with white beading and chrome corner plates and the Green illuminous logo. Pictures will be posted when i get it but i'll upload a few I took whilst I was there a bit later in the Matamp thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William James Easton Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 whats the price on the GT200's? i may have to invest in th every near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 £1299 direct I believe. About £1298 over budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzle Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Yes the above price is right but that does include customising as well, and if your on the look out for a cab the 410 was nothing short of amazing (2000w though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIM Basses Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi Guys, Im also well keen on a GT200, I made a big mistake selling my Sunn 300T and I want to get the last amp I will ever own, Lol bigtime. I spoke to the guys at matamp yesterday and they told me its gonna be 4 weeks till the chassis come in stock. £ 100 deposit down to get your slot and then wait, out of interest whats the difference between the GT 200 and Bass 200 and is the green issue any different also. Ive owned 3 400+'s and way to many other amps, Im looking to start a new band with infulences from bands like ISIS, Cult of Luna, Russian Circles etc. Cheers, Robbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='685963' date='Dec 16 2009, 12:52 AM']No it's a resistor grid so limits the signal going to the preamp or from the preamp[/quote] right so it is similar to the original gt style controls if i'm understanding you right, thats good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William James Easton Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) [quote name='RIM Basses' post='728225' date='Jan 28 2010, 10:55 PM']Hi Guys, Im also well keen on a GT200, I made a big mistake selling my Sunn 300T and I want to get the last amp I will ever own, Lol bigtime. I spoke to the guys at matamp yesterday and they told me its gonna be 4 weeks till the chassis come in stock. £ 100 deposit down to get your slot and then wait, out of interest whats the difference between the GT 200 and Bass 200 and is the green issue any different also. Ive owned 3 400+'s and way to many other amps, Im looking to start a new band with infulences from bands like ISIS, Cult of Luna, Russian Circles etc. Cheers, Robbie.[/quote] i am also stupidly ignorant (not saying robbie is stupid or ignorant!) towards the difference and this 'green' malarky. Monz, mizzle, tayste, umcoo please shed light. £1300 seems a sound invesment compared to an Orange AD200 off the production line. Jeez i love valve amps. Time to get my act into gear. Edited January 29, 2010 by William James Easton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I don't know the answer to the above questions, but I'll take a stab. I THINK the gt200 and bass 200 are the same thing. I know you can get gt120's and 100's for geetar, but I've never seen a gt200 marketed for guitars. As for the whole green thing, I think it was some guy from Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green???) and they've just kept that green thing running. Again, all of this could be lies...but that was how I understood things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 [quote name='umcoo' post='728390' date='Jan 29 2010, 08:27 AM']I don't know the answer to the above questions, but I'll take a stab. I THINK the gt200 and bass 200 are the same thing. I know you can get gt120's and 100's for geetar, but I've never seen a gt200 marketed for guitars. As for the whole green thing, I think it was some guy from Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green???) and they've just kept that green thing running. Again, all of this could be lies...but that was how I understood things.[/quote] nah your spot on, and the guy who helped jeff start up again was called dave green think that was just a coincidence though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Yeah and after they invented the first Orange amps anyway, Green is a logical choice for the other side of things ie Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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