So I finally caved - Soon to be a Matamp build thread

TaySte_2000 · #1 05-14-2010, 02:15 AM

Been spending the whole week looking at all sorts of amps everything from Fender Bassman 135, Soundcity 120b, Soundcity PA200, Simms Watt PA200 and everything in between, not for any real reason I already have 5 tube amps and then I realised I was just trying to fill a Matamp void just working off I can't afford a Matamp, well the truth is if I don't buy 3 vintage amps I can afford a Matamp

plus I've sold 4 basses in the past 2 months or so and got another 1-2 selling now.

So I'm on the build list which is currently around a 12 week wait however, they do already have the headcase made for me in lovely red tolex to match my 3 Matamp cabs so I might be able to sneak in and get it sooner (never know if someone puts a hold on a head or decides they don't want it)

So today I'll be nailing down my spec I've got most of it sorted in my head but there are a few special requests that I need to see if they can do.

So there it is, in the next 2-3 months I should have a brand new custom Matamp GT200.

Bassmec · #2 05-14-2010, 03:34 AM

I wish you all the reliability and tone for miles that I have had out of my 1968 Matamp Custom 100. Its the best clean amp tone in the studio so far and with the aid of a boss metalzone 2, Its just won a place on a metal album again with all the most sought after modern metal amps and an original JCM 800, All defeated on clarity and definition.
Lets see see some pics as soon as you have them mate!.

KramerBassFan · #3 05-14-2010, 05:55 AM

Excellent choice!

TaySte_2000 · #4 05-14-2010, 06:25 AM

Spoke to matamp finalised my spec as in found out what is and isn't possible and what actually makes a difference.

Basically they can do anything but jumpering the inputs makes no difference what so ever to the gain available so scrap that.

I'll write up the full spec later and let you all know

James Hart · #5 05-14-2010, 07:06 AM

good choice!

TaySte_2000 · #6 05-14-2010, 08:52 AM

As sent to Matamp

Amp internals

Slave output (I’ll provide db,v and ohm shortly, unless we can tune this around completion)

Standard output on DI with a view to possibly removing the pot and resistor.

Preset switch to switch depth, bass, treble and presence controls to internal trim pots. Gain and volume to stay controlled on the front panel

Preset switch to be labelled as TaySte

If possible I’d like the preset switch to be a big heavy duty one like the power switch located next to either Power or Standby

Switch to turn front panel light off

Standard depth control but extra caps to allow for more bass from the Low A I play.

Gain is to be a pot not 4 position click

Aesthetics

Red headcase with chrome hardware inc front handles (This should be sat around from before Bassday)

Blackface plate with red writing

Glowing Green Matamp logo (The 3d cinemascope one http://file017b.bebo.com/4/large/200...795756287l.jpg) But it only has to glow in 2d.

Custom made for Ste “TaySte” Taylor

Circles around inputs to be red

Hi Lo inputs to be renamed Active Passive depending on which one has the resistor on it

KramerBassFan · #7 05-14-2010, 12:08 PM

You sure went all out mate.

But, i respect your choice of getting ONE uber nice amp versues three rather nice amps.

I expect a full frontal thread when it arrives!

Spinal Tapper · #8 05-14-2010, 12:13 PM

Wow! Nice

TaySte_2000 · #9 05-14-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KramerBassFan

You sure went all out mate.

But, i respect your choice of getting ONE uber nice amp versues three rather nice amps.

I expect a full frontal thread when it arrives!

I think I'll still get a fender 135 at some point use to have one in a studio I went to in venezuela when I was younger, wanted one ever since.

D.M.N. · #10 05-14-2010, 09:20 PM

Wow, that sounds like it's going to be awesome. You really don't see or hear much about the GT200s or the larger Matamp units that they're currently making. I want soundclips when it arrives!