So here it is: from bored webmonging while Mama Mia was on over Xmas, to reality in almost exactly one calendar month: my Matamp MiniMat 2 combo. Six watts, with an attenuator on the back and a greenback, custom built for the same as you'd pay in some places for a tiny terror combo. The service I received from the folks at Matamp really was second to none. Here's a pic, then a hidden Iceybomb:
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Obligatory cat shot for scale purposes.
Ace knobs from a Series 2000, plus tone controls even I can handle.
The attenuator makes a nice clack-clack-clack as you turn it, and exudes a nice "Mad Scientist" vibe.
Oh hey there mistra Greenback
I'd like to thank James for buying my Champ, Rob Progrockabuse for being OK with me selling a guitar he'd traded to me, and Roachello for having a twin in a similar colour scheme for me to nick the idea from.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:02 pm
by BobArsecake
Wow that's beautiful! Doogfest '09? ><
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:04 pm
by benecol
The usual cowardly lion disclaimer applies, I'm afraid. But it's not beyond the realms of possibility.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:05 pm
by luke
That thing is adorable. You so should come to Doogfest, the concept actually makes me shit bricks, but I'm sure everyone will be lovely.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:06 pm
by euan
Hot stuff.
Re: ... and I can have a Matamp.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:07 pm
by James
benecol wrote:I'd like to thank James...
I think it should become a custom to thank me whenever purchasing an amp. Regardless of involvement.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:08 pm
by BobArsecake
Hmm, this has got me thinking about the possibility of a Matamp cabinet, but you have to ring them up for any information :E
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:08 pm
by benecol
4 M@J@S
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:09 pm
by benecol
BobArsecake wrote:Hmm, this has got me thinking about the possibility of a Matamp cabinet, but you have to ring them up for any information :E
They're dead nice to deal with, and straight talking etc. They've got some 4x12's they're selling off at the mo, too. Really, do it, they're ever so nice.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:21 pm
by ultratwin
Very sexy. I'm certainly looking forward to some deliciously chunky noise.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:21 pm
by mellowlogic
wow benecol, that's fucking incredible.
Built in attenuator!!
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:36 pm
by James
Can I get a resize?
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:38 pm
by stewart
woof! whorra beauty (the amp, not craig david). well done chief.
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:40 pm
by Fran
Nice. Any chance of s0ndz Tim?
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:51 pm
by benecol
James wrote:
Can I get a resize?
Happy now? Hmmmmm?
Fran, will endeavour to record myself playing Dragonaut over and over again, like I have all weekend. Which itself segues nicely into 'Money', and then the "Are you being served?" theme.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:07 am
by James
benecol wrote:Happy now? Hmmmmm?
No.
I had to go and find out what this Dragonaut thing is and I've become trapped in a loop of awesome riffs. I was going to go offline shortly but now I have to sit up and learn/rock out to this song. You've stolen an hour of my life.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:08 am
by euan
Fuck now I have to do it too.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:11 am
by benecol
*takes slightly-too-large dose of Tixylix*
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:48 am
by BradK
That is one of the best riffs on one of my favorite metal albums of all time. Sleep ftw SO hard!
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:03 am
by dub
lulz.
I do exactly the same whenever I get the chance to crank my Laney.
