Matamps

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:33 pm

Hello all,

I've been discussing the possibility of this Christmas featuring the exchange of various life changing gifts, one of which might be a matamp. Does anyone know if they offer any combos at all at the minute? Dream amp would probably be a king street classic our similar in 212 but I'd entertain the possibility of a 112.

thickarms · Post by **thickarms** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:20 pm

They can build to order I believe, just give them a ring? there was a combo on ebay a couple of days

thickarms · Post by **thickarms** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:22 pm

Matamp First Lady 1x12

thickarms · Post by **thickarms** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:25 pm

Matamp First Lady 1x12

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:40 pm

Golden rule of Matamp is: phone Geoff.

It's part of the Matamp buying/ownership experience. He'll chew your ear off, then build you an amp that'll make your trousers flap.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:10 pm

Not sure we can afford a new one but I suppose a phone call and a chat wouldn't hurt.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:30 pm

I was surprised how (relatively) cheap a new one was. Admittedly, this was a few years back, but they're pretty competitive.

thickarms · Post by **thickarms** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:44 pm

BacchusPaul wrote:Not sure we can afford a new one but I suppose a phone call and a chat wouldn't hurt.

The Hookworms bassist rang up to order a bass cab but the guy at Matamp (think it was Geoff as mentioned earlier) told him he had one with the exact same specs returned to him, had never left the owner's house, he sold it to my friend for half price. He may have some old stock or returns laying around

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:06 pm

there was a list online recently of stuff they had kicking about the back room, had some total bargains on it.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:35 pm

Phone call cannae hurt I suppose.

Concretebadger · Post by **Concretebadger** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:51 pm

I want a Matamp SO MUCH. The general reaction I've seen after extensive Googling is "ring Geoff." He sounds a bit of a grumpy old git at first but is actually a real pro and can arrange something truly special that sounds awesome. As soon as I get the bill for my extension cab paid off I'm going to phone them up to arrange a trip to t'mill.

If it's any help, I was quoted just over a grand for a GT40 head when I e-mailed then a few months back, and they're selling some of the little four-watters for Â£350 on their clearance sale if that's anything to go by. Basically, they pretty much match the prices of an equivalent Orange, give or take. Plus they're hand-made individually. I've seen relatively little online in terms of reviews but what is said is very positive overall.

tenderstems · Post by **tenderstems** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:16 pm

I spent 3 years in Huddersfield and had no idea that's where Matamp were based. I'm kicking myself I didn't drop by, or make an effort to get a matamp when I had disposable income.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:02 pm

Concretebadger wrote:clearance sale

that's the thing i was on about ^

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:59 pm

15.Pre-owned Carlsboro TC100 valve head (as used by Bill Nelson) from early 80s.
Â£200

Looks like a bargain.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:02 pm

Also (and I'm correcting myself here, too): it's Jeff, not Geoff.

(I have a friend called Jeff, and this sort of thing is important to him).

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:15 pm

Thanks for that Tim, else I'd have properly embarrassed myself on this phone conversation we're going to have.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:45 pm

"Hello, is that Gee-off?"

"No, it's fooking Dzyeff."

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:51 pm

No, he changed his name years ago to Cif.

dub · Post by **dub** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:03 pm

I noticed this one for sale few days back. It is more of a rawk amp though.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:41 pm

Found a 1224 mkii second hand locally. It's only a head and it's probably more amp than I need but it's an absolute dream amp. Sort of fancy a combo for some reason but it's something to think about.