Any experience with the GT2 or the 1224? I'm wondering how they compare.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo3 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, I have not. But my experience with this amp tells me that they will be awesome at what they do.
@brycet15052 күн бұрын
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo Nice! Recently learned that the 1224 has been discontinued, which is too bad. Oh, well, will have to check out the used market or go for a GT1 or 2.
@KaddysJamKave8 күн бұрын
Hmmmm this seems to be what I'm looking for... but It's a pain to switch the unused amps in and out of standby mode. Way more affordable solution than the other switchers i've seen though. Thanks for the video... should have more views.
@therealkevinmcnally9 күн бұрын
Splawn! Love Scott and his amps! I have a QR and a SR. So great!
@hommedammn713210 күн бұрын
I see a Dwarvenaut! I love my 2 Dwarvenaut 20s; wet/dry stereo, crushes! I mean 2 Matamps would be even crushier! But the Dwarvenauts, even at 20 watts bring the noise police to the door.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo8 күн бұрын
Yeah, great little amp. It really is its own thing.
@specialops728Ай бұрын
Always nice to see another Clutch fan!
@MaxPower-js1skАй бұрын
I have one of these. Mine is very loud for its size, and it also does great clean sounds and mild dirt.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
I'm playing the red almost exclusively right now and - yeah - it can get pretty loud pretty quick. Kowalski actually called me last week after watching my "red clean sounds" video and said, "hey, remember you can pull out the gain 2 knob." Talk about great customer service!
@d.kowalskiamplifiers4622Ай бұрын
Nice comparison!
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
Thanks - love these amps!
@d.kowalskiamplifiers4622Ай бұрын
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xothank YOU! Great tones from each!
@SaigonRidesAgainАй бұрын
Sounds good. I want to run my microcosm into it, love the microcosm but i dont love the built in reverb as it is a bit metallic
@josephesposito3499Ай бұрын
Can I ask what model of 10" speaker is used in this hiwatt? THANKS
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
For this demo, I used an Avatar 2x12 G212 Contemporary Open Back cabinet loaded with 2 Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. The cabinet I typically use was the Hiwatt 1x12 loaded with an Octapulse, but with the speaker switched out for a Fane Ascension F70.
@josephesposito3499Ай бұрын
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo Thanks do you know of any 10" speakers that are used with Hiwatt?
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
@@josephesposito3499 Hiwatt makes 4x10 bass cabs, loaded with Fanes. Most folks will associate Hiwatt with Fane speakers, particularly the ones from the late 60s-70s. The modern Fane Ascensions are good takes on that.
@josephesposito3499Ай бұрын
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo Thanks but I don't see any hiwatt cabinets with 10" speaker for guitar.
@MrChetahАй бұрын
What software are you using?
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
Neck Diagrams - my affiliate link is in the description
@bjornagaintobywildeАй бұрын
Or 9th
@adambozentko5877Ай бұрын
Every breath you take comes to mind I think for chord reference..
@adambozentko5877Ай бұрын
Wouldn't it be a dual 5th..?..
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
Are you referring to the G D A chord? You are correct that G and D are a 5th apart, as are D and A. But from G's perspective as root, A is a 2 (Gsus2, where the third is swapped for 2) also represented as 9 (G9 with the 3 omitted).
@brennanfleuette4627Ай бұрын
I am saving for a GT1 right now, thank you this was very informative
@matthiasstahlhofe6475Ай бұрын
Starting with extreme settings is not a good idea. Sounds terrible, sorry.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
Constructive criticism is always welcome. Yeah, I definitely moved through the sweep too fast and didn't highlight the mid settings. I'll keep this in mind for my future videos. Thanks!
@cuinoz3569Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for providing additional content regarding both amps. Now I’m thinking I may need them both. They both have something different to offer and absolutely a great tip using an AB switch. I was not originally interested in the green but knowing it has more headroom it certainly sparks my interest. Once again thank you and I value your time. Rock on brother.
@danielktdoranieАй бұрын
Another video for me? Thank you!
@cuinoz3569Ай бұрын
Excellent presentation. Thank you for sharing and I’m on to the next video.
@cuinoz3569Ай бұрын
As a YT viewer I didn’t care for your review of the red and I have no interest in the green plexi version. You failed to demonstrate the reds strengths as a clean machine and your review was simply a cranked up version of the overdrive channel without any finesse. Im pretty sure this particular version was not designed as a metal chugging machine. I watched your video in its entirety hoping to hear all the amps attributes but it didn’t happen. For future reference maybe indicate in your title what the content will be demonstrating so folks like me will look for the appropriate content. I’m very interested in the Dark Gene red mini and trying to decide from watching these videos if I should purchase one but honestly based on this review I would not waste my money. (I think Mr Kowalski deserves a better review of his product.) In all fairness I have watched some of your other videos and found them to be wonderful reviews unfortunately not this one. Entirely my opinion.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
Good points, I'll try to do a followup video of both in terns of headroom and pedal platforms in the near future. I'd due for another video, so I'll put it on the short list. Thanks!
@cuinoz3569Ай бұрын
Thank you for listening and you are a righteous fella. I was not trying to be a dick and hope you understand. I’ll be looking forward to your updated content. Appreciate your kindness and value your time. Take care.
@danielktdoranie2 ай бұрын
You left a mode out, the Swanky Modes from Tapeheads
@danielktdoranie2 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video for me, the only person who watches your videos 😂
@jimpratte77362 ай бұрын
Very interesting and informative.
@dpratte2 ай бұрын
I have a LOT of things bought as incentives rather than rewards! Sounds big, like a resonator.
@ellenrik2 ай бұрын
Please work on the "ahs", I couldn't make it through the video, sorry. I don't mean to be picky or mean so I won't be offended if you delete this comment. Best wishes.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo2 ай бұрын
That is useful feedback. I tend to do this a bit, but I think the past week or so I have been a lot worse for a couple of reasons - well, really one reason. I am recovering from a recent illness so a) I am still struggling a bit with catching my breath, making it more difficult to speak longer sentences. I think that I'm putting "ah"s in there when trying to catch my breath. The other reason is b) it made my post-50 brain fog a bit worse, so sometimes I am losing words and thoughts. Anyway, sorry it made the video less enjoyable and again thanks for the feedback. Hopefully you'll give another of my videos a try later. In the meantime, I'll try to be more aware of the filler. Best wishes.
@ellenrik2 ай бұрын
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo Glad to be of help, I'm a subscriber so I'll be checking out more. Take care. Go ahead and hit the delete button.
@C0nnorMusic2 ай бұрын
For a decade or so I hunted down one of those “Green Amp” clones from Seattle you were talking about. Mines not green, I’ve uploaded a clip I think but your story is decently accurate. Sad story too Basically things went sour between the two companies, and the Seattle guy, “Electric,” Got a fantastic amp tech named McNeece to build these high quality, point-to-point wired beasts. Eventually things also went sour between them and now to my knowledge, that’s it! Shame too, I’d spend a fortune at that shop if things were fully operational. I think I’ll end up with a GT1 one day too, thanks for the video !
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I had started my Matamp quest about 20 years ago, so getting the GT1 was definitely a high point for me. I had tried working with the guy in Seattle a bit when he was still importing, and then when he started building, but communications always seemed spotty. Anyway, glad you got your Electric - it is cool to have a back story on your amp. Also cool that you managed to get a matching cab. I'm not sure how many were made in purple.
@C0nnorMusic2 ай бұрын
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo haha thank you! I estimate maybe 5 or less in purple… which was my dream amp so I had to get this combo ASAP when I saw it. I also have the “Purple AMP” faceplate I’ll swap one day
@deanallen9272 ай бұрын
Glad I watched this. I used to have the Rotovibe it's an okay phase shifter/vibrato, worlds away from a Leslie. Also a clear volume drop when used on stage. The Vibraclone is a bit closer because it has some flanger mixed in. decent little pedal.
@Joel_Eade2 ай бұрын
I loved the TC Electronics Vibraclone in the shop but when I got home I was disappointed with how it sounded on my board so I shelved it. Just popped it back on and while it's not amazing, the ramping on the speed control is cool. An expression pedal input would make it so much better. Maybe I'll convert it into one in a wah enclosure for kicks :)
@deanallen9272 ай бұрын
Good idea.
@theprofessorsays2 ай бұрын
Could you post a photo/video of the inside of it?
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo2 ай бұрын
They rivet the chassis together - I assume to disincline owners from doing just that. I'm thinking of doing a video on budget attenuators and amp switchers, so I'll probably pop it open for that.
@theprofessorsays2 ай бұрын
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo cant wait for it.
@geej122 ай бұрын
Ah, a man after my own heart! But not my own wallet, unfortunately...
@InTheSh82 ай бұрын
The JetCity's are only doom if you don't boost them with a tube-screamer. Once boosted you got tight enough response to palm-mute your balls off! Cheers, man. Cool video. The poweramp takes preamps very well. I still have it [JCA22h] and will die with it.
@adamtownsend94992 ай бұрын
The guy that imported matamps and modded them and all's company is Electric Amps (also called Green Amps, White Amps, Purple Amps, and a few others as names), but he's caught a bad rep due to bad communication tactics and failure to deliver products.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo2 ай бұрын
I have heard this in the past. I honestly didn't know if he was still even doing business, especially once Matamp started shipping to the US.
@sgholt2 ай бұрын
I got mine 5-4-24...got put it to gether yesterday, and it sounded amazingly good...no complaints here. :P
@lesterksi45212 ай бұрын
Saw this video in my feed. Wth is Hovercraft? Im in! Subscribed
@yrbstah2 ай бұрын
Basically modded Jet City amps
@ShimiHalperin2 ай бұрын
A couple of things are good antidotes to GAS for me: 1) Dave Ramsey's financial channel. I am constantly asking myself if I am where I want to be financially, and if more toys make sense. 2) Guy Michelmore is a successful composer. I am inspired by his rig which contains good stuff, but it doesn't look like he is driving a spaceship. I suffer from a lot of what I would call existential dread when I think about my finances. I find much more peace of mind in having more funds in savings or a brokerage account than I do inspiration in more gear. That doesn't mean I won't add functional capacity to my rig: Currently I want to add a drum controller, because I otherwise don't have drum pads on any of my devices. I won't be buying another guitar though, I already have 2. YMMV.
@olenfersoi88872 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. Too many people equate price with quality. Yes, with acoustics, we are talking about the result of a craftsman's art. And tonewoods do affect the sound, as well as the appearance. But, even with that having been said, only the top material, thickness, etc, is critical...Ovation guitars, with fiberglass bodies & great tone, proved that back & sides material is meaningless. With electric guitars, it's a different story...especially since the things that make the most difference (setup/intonation/pickup height, change nut, string trees & saddles, caps & resisters, level/crown/polish frets & fret ends, etc) probably cost no more than $150 to accomplish all of that. Sure, some guitar bodies are made of exotic woods, but they don't sound better than Poplar, etc...and plenty of the prettiest expensive guitars get no more exotic than mahogany, which is not an endangered, expensive tonewood these days because there are multiple species of it growing around the world. In fact, highly figured maple costs more. Then there are wiring mods, involving a few dollars for switches &/or pots, and some knowledge/labor, which can get a dozen or more tones from a Strat and 21 (Jimmy Page mod) from a Les Paul. And then there are the programmable digital pedals & plug-in mini pre-amps, with IR-Cabs that can, effectively, eliminate the need for a dozen pedals and create the desired sound regardless of the amp or guitar that is plugged into it...for under $50. Sure, there are crappy imported tuners, strings & pickups...but there are also excellent examples that cost little more than the junk. I must laugh at some common misconceptions but: Full-size pots do NOT produce better tone than "dime-sized". If it were only by feel & performance, most people could not tell a good imported set of tuners from a US brand that costs 3-6 times as much. Proper string installation does NOT require locking tuners. Measuring the resistance of pickups mostly provides little valuable info to compare pickups, especially if they are of different types. The could have same same reading and sound entirely different. People bash Strat bridges with thin "blocks", yet no-one ever actually notes that they perform the same as "fat blocks". And, finally, comparing the power of two guitar's output at the same volume setting is insanity. Volume controls are there for a reason. What's the crime if you must increase volume of one set of pickups to get more output that a monster that blasts you with horrible tone, at a lower volume setting? On the other hand, if spending more money when it gets you to play, you can't argue with the price, even if the cheaper guitar sounds better...but ends up hanging on the wall. But, I feel sorry for such people.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo2 ай бұрын
Ovations really stood out for their ability to be plugged in and sound great back in the day where your only option was to put a sound hole mounted pickup on your guitar or mic it. That said, they still sound better / more full on the acoustic front if you compare an Ovation thin bodied guitar with other thin bodies. I've had a couple of their guitars and a mandolin over the years. One Ovation had Schiller tuners on them that said "Made in West Germany" - which gives indication of age (granted I owned it in the early 90s).
@princephilip-v5t2 ай бұрын
My experience is, things I bought in the late 80s that were good then, are still worth money, some boss pedals for example, I could sell for ok money. Other things I’ve bought along the way are worthless or already gone long ago, cheap mics, cheap amps, real to real tape recorders for example, samplers, all redundant. A money put like buying loads of CDs. So while I get what you’re saying re inspiration, buying into the ability of something to hold its value or gain, i believe is a good policy. Guitar wise, I have some valuable ones, and I have some cheaper mid range ones I use for everyday practicing. The latter have little value to resell, the good ones I could easily sell should unexpected bills arrive. So a $600 guitar will lose $600 value, where a $2000 fender or Gibson may lose a bit but not 100%. Lessens my hesitation at buying higher end guitars. But it’s not just high end either. Why buy a VOS Gibson when you can get a genuine 60s? The vos will lose a bit of value, the 60s won’t. In short, experience has shown me to buy decent and real stuff (of technology that won’t become redundant), it’s cheaper in the long run. But, I know, you weren’t necessarily talking about money investment.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo2 ай бұрын
Stave it off at the beginning. No secret hand signals here, I was indicating some effects settings to myself for posterity.
@capitanvonchickenpants84922 ай бұрын
Corr!
@floydcallandret15722 ай бұрын
I took the mariachi approach of learning the staple instruments in the genres I listen to: guitar, bass, drums, keys, voice, and harmonica.
@fiveronthedowns10013 ай бұрын
Super helpful Thank you!! looking forward to the next part.
@georged96153 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I've had the red for about three years and had a lot of fun with it. I almost never use the high gain mode, just the clean mode pushed into some good tube break up. The only downside from me is that it kind of sounds small compared to my other amps, even at the same volume and through the same speaker cab. I don't know if you would say it has less dynamic range or frequency response, or what.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo3 ай бұрын
I think that is going to be inevitable due to transformer size. For recording, I think that this is less of an issue, as there are ways to compensate for that, but in the room you will feel that. Perhaps if Kowalski put a resonance control on these it would help.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoАй бұрын
One thing that Kowalski told me was that in clean mode, you remove the second preamp tube. I assume that this cuts out some harmonics and the richness of the sound a bit.
@georged96153 ай бұрын
Using the preamp output, could you put this in front of a pedal then into the front of another amp?
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo3 ай бұрын
I haven't tried that, but I would assume that it would work
@gsbguitarsgsb6793 ай бұрын
I have two lexicon mpx 100s. Haven’t usd them for a while though.
@eprohoda3 ай бұрын
good night-this is unreal drone!have a great day~
@danielktdoranie3 ай бұрын
Pretty cool collection dude
@HondoJarrus3 ай бұрын
Good on/off demo, really shows the sweep of the treble as well as the harmonics of the higher gain settings. Cheers!👍
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@wlflightlr3 ай бұрын
Great review! I'm glad you opened it up to see the insides. Another reviewer said that when in the normal gain channel the overdrive gain knob effected the normal channel, was wondering if you found that was the case. thx
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo3 ай бұрын
I hadn't noticed that. I've heard that about Vox AC15/30s, too, but also never noticed it to any great extent.
@wlflightlr3 ай бұрын
Thx!
@mattgilbert73473 ай бұрын
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xoit's definitely true of the modern AC15s. I have the T20/10. Might try it out and report back here with my findings.
@jumpboy294 ай бұрын
I had a small Hi-5 combo and the clean channel was really solid clean sound, I'd cranked it up full with humbuckers and it would barely break up, but it sort of lacked the 'Hiwatt' character. The t-20/10 has the character I expecting. I'd mostly use it for big clean-ish chords, like about @8:30. Sounded like THE WHO for a second. I think that's what the old Hiwatts are best for. The distortion channel on the one I had was fun, but it was all or nothing type of distortion, on the lowest gain it really would barely clean up with the volume.
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo4 ай бұрын
I watched some demos of the Hi-5 and it seemed very different from the T20/10 and T40/20, much higher gain. Sounded cool, more in the vein of the Fortin collab model but very different from the classic DR models. Hiwatts are a different bird. You have the clean Gilmore tones with the DRs and then the Martin Barre (Jethro Tull) and Alex Lifeson (Rush) bigger distorted tones. Plus the CP era Townsend and even the Jimmy Paige rigs. Nothing entirely Marshall, Vox or Matamp/Orange, but distinctively British. Sort of the best of all, and these affordable T series can approximate it for a reasonable cost and sound reasonably good, especially at that price point - and even more for that build quality at that price point. Anyway, I can ramble. Thank you for your comments, they are much appreciated.
@Necro694 ай бұрын
What number were you??
@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo4 ай бұрын
9082
@huntermediaphotography2 ай бұрын
I am 20132! I still am waiting on mine. 😂
@richardjames66234 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting, this was exactly what I was looking for. Great review just subbed!