Is there a market for this?

Scott_F

Scott_F

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Okay, the old JTM45/plexi-ish Edana has proven to be quite popular. What do you think the market would be for a similar sized amp, but in cathode biased (pseudo-class a) but something more in the Matchless Clubman vein? (no EF86, just 12AX7's) I am going to build one, using the same trannies as what are in the Edana, but I'm going to use a matchless lightning type circuit.

And, it would be priced identical to the Edana.

Is there a market for this? You're going to loose a bit of perceived volume on paper, but I'm not sure in the real world you'll hear any real volume difference.

Or stick to what I know and shut up. I'm in a very energetic mode now that my wait list backlog is going to be cleared up soon.
 
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B Bent said:
Reverb or no Reverb?
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no reverb. I'm not convinced these amps need it. Reverb is a nice effect, but the only amps that I reallly like reverb in are fender blackfaces. It seems to detract from the circuit on other amps (I.M. not so H.O.)
 
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I need to sneak into your dreams and plant the seed for a gain monster :D
 
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Hey, I know what you look like, no sneaking into my dreams.
 
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HHmmmmm....dunno :dunno:

The newer Clubman uses an EF86; is that just something you don't want or do you not like it with the Franklin circuit???
 
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Hmm..I'm sure there would be *some * interest for this amp, Scott..

but I think a 6v6 Plexi (2 tubes...18-20-ish watts) would be better received? (IMO)......perhaps include a tube rectifier (for JTM-ish tone) with an option to switch it out of the circuit (i.e. to a SS rectifier), to get it into Plexi mode...pop a G12H or a GB25 in the 1x12 version....
 
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I like Zerb's idea. :D

There might be some interest. Can you build one before the Dallas Guitar Show? You should've gotten a booth and brought a few up. There's your audience.
 
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...Not really a direct answer to your question, but there seems to be a buzz for lower watt tube amps. I'm hoping to someday find a 10-15w class a 1-12 or 2-10 w/reverb and trem. Sort of like a scaled down deluxe reverb in a body and weight of a Blues Jr...I also like JeffB's 6v6 plexi idea-very cool!

As for your original question, I'd say A new take on a Lightning would be a cool venture for sure. Go for it!
 
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Scott, how much do you normally charge for a custom amp?

Just wondering ;)
 
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Personally I'd love a Matchless type amp. That said, I'm not actively persuing buying one. I'm pretty active in the LA studio scene and I see a fair amount of Matchless, Bad Cat, etc being used by studio types, but I probably still mostly see Fenders, Marshalls, and Mesas in the general populous...if you base it on this forum it seems 90% of the earth just wants ubergain. :)
 
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I would say that there could be a market for it but I would also say that having reverb would make it even more appealing to even more people. There are a lot of guys in the world have like reverb...even if it was just an option that cost extra.
 
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the guy who invented fire said:
I would say that there could be a market for it but I would also say that having reverb would make it even more appealing to even more people. There are a lot of guys in the world have like reverb...even if it was just an option that cost extra.
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That's why I asked about verb or no verb. I was thinking of you Christian. This amp with verb sounds right up your ally!!
 
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How many amps have you played that had verb and no verb options? On every one I've touched the verb was a bit of a tone suck.
 
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I've had a handful of amps that didn't have reverb & sounded great...it's not a deal killer for me as long as the tone is full & round.

PLUS...I have an H&K Replex that does a fine job:wink:
 
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No help from me.

Personally, I'm still trying to justify my GAS for a Franklin. I know I would like it, but I can't see spending the money for the type of playing I do.

Meh, maybe one day....
 
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