New Gear Day(s) feat. Marshall, Maton, Seymour Duncan, Strymon

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Re: New Gear Day(s) feat. Marshall, Maton, Seymour Duncan, Strymon

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GrantB wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:19 am The use of big bottles (EL34's here, right?) in a lower output amp is a great concept for getting a bigger sound. Divided by 13 do that with the BTR 23. KT 88 but only 23 watts. Still a massive sounding amp and hugely loud. Marshall seem to understand this notion also and I’m really keen to have a play on one of these.
I see what you mean, 2 x EL34. Deserving of the Plexi title.
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rickenbackerkid wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:02 am
jeremyb wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:26 pm
rickenbackerkid wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:17 pm We should get together and you can have a fang on mine.
Maybe if there’s time you could let him try the amp too?
just after I posted that message, I thought 'I wonder what JB will do with that'

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IMOCD wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:27 am I have had long term GAS for a Maton T-byrd. This post ain't helping none. Gorgeous.
Haha. If one comes up in NZ I'll fight you for it

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GrantB wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:19 am The use of big bottles (EL34's here, right?) in a lower output amp is a great concept for getting a bigger sound. Divided by 13 do that with the BTR 23. KT 88 but only 23 watts. Still a massive sounding amp and hugely loud. Marshall seem to understand this notion also and I’m really keen to have a play on one of these.
Yup, EL34 in the power section, which is a huge part of why this and the mini-800 sound waaay better than they have any right to be, at the size and the price point.
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rickenbackerkid wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:53 am
IMOCD wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:27 am I have had long term GAS for a Maton T-byrd. This post ain't helping none. Gorgeous.
Haha. If one comes up in NZ I'll fight you for it
I know right. Never seen one for sale here. They don't last long on reverb either. I blame John Butler!!!

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