Motorpud
Active member
DiezelMonster":24jf9ng9 said:
RT has been down for the last 4 hours or so. I've been constantly trying to log on and see the Natas reviews
RT has been down for the last 4 hours or so. I've been constantly trying to log on and see the Natas reviews
locoed
Well-known member
Where is the Natas???? I'm dying over here!
lolzgreg
New member
Well, after the conclusion of Fortinfest Summer '10 I have good news and bad news.
Good news:
The Natas really is ALL THAT. This amplifier has balls and tone shaping options that compare to no other guitar amplifier I have ever had the privilege of playing. The dedicated clean channel is excellent with a wonderful sparkle and breakup is non-existent unless being driven by a super hot bridge pickup maxed out. The gain channel of the amplifier is a screaming beast with saturation and chunk that can be dialed in as wide as a whale or as tight and nimble as a gazelle, but is never lethargic or bloated.
The Cali mod is THE best modded Marshall, period. It has unbelievable saturation, definition, and a roar that made me smile from ear to ear like a kid who has tried chocolate for the first time not once, but TWICE.
Also, note that I am making all these statements with clear judgment, as I only had four beers the whole day
Nick's Cameron Aldrich Mod was by far the best sounding Cameron mod I have ever encountered. In my opinion, it trumped the CCV in every way, but some will argue that it's a matter of taste. I would say that the CCV lacked sheen and grind compared to the Aldrich, and that the Aldrich was much more modern voiced. I have played both Psychodave's CCV and Jose Mod side by side, and my opinion stands that I prefer Cameron's mods to his flagship amp.
It's very nice to see so many familiar faces, and a handful of new ones.
Everyone who came was awesome, and Dave and Danny were definitely missed. 
I wish you guys could have made it.
Bad news:
There were minimal photos taken of the event, and no video was recorded. Like an idiot, I left my freaking battery at home, but brought the camera with me.
Anyone who hasn't had a chance to play one of Mike Fortin's amps is very unfortunate, and if you live in the Tri-State area and missed this, you blow 
Anyone who left early missed out on some awesome times. Anyone who hung around, you know the drill 
Thanks again, Ralphie
Good news:
The Natas really is ALL THAT. This amplifier has balls and tone shaping options that compare to no other guitar amplifier I have ever had the privilege of playing. The dedicated clean channel is excellent with a wonderful sparkle and breakup is non-existent unless being driven by a super hot bridge pickup maxed out. The gain channel of the amplifier is a screaming beast with saturation and chunk that can be dialed in as wide as a whale or as tight and nimble as a gazelle, but is never lethargic or bloated.
The Cali mod is THE best modded Marshall, period. It has unbelievable saturation, definition, and a roar that made me smile from ear to ear like a kid who has tried chocolate for the first time not once, but TWICE.
Also, note that I am making all these statements with clear judgment, as I only had four beers the whole day
Nick's Cameron Aldrich Mod was by far the best sounding Cameron mod I have ever encountered. In my opinion, it trumped the CCV in every way, but some will argue that it's a matter of taste. I would say that the CCV lacked sheen and grind compared to the Aldrich, and that the Aldrich was much more modern voiced. I have played both Psychodave's CCV and Jose Mod side by side, and my opinion stands that I prefer Cameron's mods to his flagship amp.
It's very nice to see so many familiar faces, and a handful of new ones.
Everyone who came was awesome, and Dave and Danny were definitely missed. I wish you guys could have made it.Bad news:
There were minimal photos taken of the event, and no video was recorded. Like an idiot, I left my freaking battery at home, but brought the camera with me.
Anyone who hasn't had a chance to play one of Mike Fortin's amps is very unfortunate, and if you live in the Tri-State area and missed this, you blow
Anyone who left early missed out on some awesome times. Anyone who hung around, you know the drill
Thanks again, Ralphie
DiezelMonster
Member
Greg
That is MEGA BALLS!
That is all.
That is MEGA BALLS!
That is all.
Motorpud
Active member
Dammit Hopefully somebody got some pictures 
Hopefully somebody got some pictures
lolzgreg
New member
DiezelMonster":2znzd0t9 said:
You can say that again.
At least you live close enough to Mike to actually try it.
dawnofdreamx97
Well-known member
great time today guys!
I'm Really glad i finally got to play and check out Mike's amps. Mike is a class act , and a hell of a nice guy. It was really cool chatting with you Mike... I would have to say that for sure my favorite amp out of all of Fortins would have to be the bones. To me i vibed more with it, and I loved the way it filled the room.
I thought the natas was a killer amp, super fast, great articulation and saturation. Really nice job, although i'd really like to hear it with all EL34's
The meathead was insane lol just so many damn tones it left my head spinning...
Mike's Cali modded plexi was fantastic and It really had a great feel and tone to it...
In regards to the ccv, i just realized that my power tubes are FRIED! i knew it was missing a little something today, but thought it was just the room maybe...In regards to my Aldrich plexi, It is simply the best cameron mod i've ever played / owned / or heard Period. It Dominates...
Nice meeting everyone and seeing you dudes again,
Hey Fortin , what kinda beers were those again? very tasty!
ps - Mike Fortin can play a hell of a guitar guys!!!
I'm Really glad i finally got to play and check out Mike's amps. Mike is a class act , and a hell of a nice guy. It was really cool chatting with you Mike... I would have to say that for sure my favorite amp out of all of Fortins would have to be the bones. To me i vibed more with it, and I loved the way it filled the room.
I thought the natas was a killer amp, super fast, great articulation and saturation. Really nice job, although i'd really like to hear it with all EL34's
The meathead was insane lol just so many damn tones it left my head spinning...
Mike's Cali modded plexi was fantastic and It really had a great feel and tone to it...
In regards to the ccv, i just realized that my power tubes are FRIED! i knew it was missing a little something today, but thought it was just the room maybe...In regards to my Aldrich plexi, It is simply the best cameron mod i've ever played / owned / or heard Period. It Dominates...
Nice meeting everyone and seeing you dudes again,
Hey Fortin , what kinda beers were those again? very tasty!
ps - Mike Fortin can play a hell of a guitar guys!!!
DiezelMonster
Member
Yeah that is true, I'd offer to take video of the glorious day when my Meathead is ready and pick it up and try the Natas as well, but I don't want to kill you all with my guitar playing, which amounts to that of a cacophony of dying cats and shopping cart squeeky wheels.
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Ancient Alien
Active member
I have to say.
All the amps killed.
My favorite by far was the Meathead.
If I played heavier stuff, the Natas would be it.
That amp just crushes with the down tuned stuff.
It also has a great clean and mid gain.
Punch you in the face tone.
I think the Aldridge Cameron crushed the CCV.
The CCV was nice, but didn't blow me away like the Meathead, Bones and Natas.
Great amp, but more of a vintage vibe.
It had a little too much sizzle on the top end for me.
The Meathead is the real deal, and I am buying one, no questions asked.
It covers more ground than any amp I've played.
Even at the highest gain settings, every note is crystal clear, and that fucker moves air
Amazing bunch of amps and people.
Thanks Mike for everything.
All the amps killed.
My favorite by far was the Meathead.
If I played heavier stuff, the Natas would be it.
That amp just crushes with the down tuned stuff.
It also has a great clean and mid gain.
Punch you in the face tone.
I think the Aldridge Cameron crushed the CCV.
The CCV was nice, but didn't blow me away like the Meathead, Bones and Natas.
Great amp, but more of a vintage vibe.
It had a little too much sizzle on the top end for me.
The Meathead is the real deal, and I am buying one, no questions asked.
It covers more ground than any amp I've played.
Even at the highest gain settings, every note is crystal clear, and that fucker moves air
Amazing bunch of amps and people.
Thanks Mike for everything.
DiezelMonster
Member
AA The Meathead IS the real deal! I'm glad you are getting one! It changed the way I look at amps and am counting down the weeks until mine is ready!
Thanks for the run down!
C
Thanks for the run down!
C
Ancient Alien
Active member
Oh yeah.
Mike, you suck
I never would have realized what an amazing player you are.
Just sick
Mike, you suck
I never would have realized what an amazing player you are.
Just sick
Ancient Alien
Active member
Ancient Alien
Active member
And a big thank you to Ralphie.
Very yummy food
Very yummy food
carl roa
Member
Great time at the Fortin ampfest ... good to see all you fellows again, and to meet the first timers! Had a blast jamming on all the amps. Would agree with what most said here about the NATAS. Very aggressive and biting amp. More modern voicing ... sounds fantastic for the metal tones. I was still able to get an awesome "rock tone" out of it ... and Mike dialed in a nice "liquid lead" tone for me too. While the amp may favor the Metal tones, it is still a very versatile offering with a very nice clean tone. Just another brilliant amp in the Fortin arsenal. Thumbs up. 
Think I will be going for the entire collection!
For the players looking for more versatility it is hard to beat the Meathead ... and for me, that is still the Fortin flagship. Bones is also awesome of course ... and has been my main recording amp for the past year.
Scott's Cali mod ruled ... I didn't get to jam on it myself, but several of the guys demoed it, and it just sounds awesome.
I did get to jam a bit through Nicks Cameron CCV, and really enjoyed it. Did have a very vintage vibe to it ... cleans were very cool. Very sparkly .... the amp had many tonal options. Wish I had more time to fool with it.
I should be getting my Meathead soon .. please stand by for some detailed product demos on the Meathead! Coming to a theater near you soon.
CR
Think I will be going for the entire collection! For the players looking for more versatility it is hard to beat the Meathead ... and for me, that is still the Fortin flagship. Bones is also awesome of course ... and has been my main recording amp for the past year.
Scott's Cali mod ruled ... I didn't get to jam on it myself, but several of the guys demoed it, and it just sounds awesome.
I did get to jam a bit through Nicks Cameron CCV, and really enjoyed it. Did have a very vintage vibe to it ... cleans were very cool. Very sparkly .... the amp had many tonal options. Wish I had more time to fool with it.
I should be getting my Meathead soon .. please stand by for some detailed product demos on the Meathead! Coming to a theater near you soon.
CR
carl roa
Member
Ancient Alien":1v9fzvg7 said:
Thatsa' my boy!
the4thlast1
Well-known member
Hey, it was nice to meet all you cats yesterday, I had a good time. This is Chris, Im the dude who brought the Mills cab. Anyways I forgot to mention this yesterday but the bass player from my band and I have been talking about trying to put together a jam session type thing that could be maybe once or twice a month.
Basically we could have some set chord progressions , nothing to crazy but nice things to solo over. I figure we could have as many as 5 or so guitar players and just take turns soloing and playing the chords. My bass player is pretty nasty and would def keep a good groove goin. If anyone is interest let me know, no pressure at all.
Basically we could have some set chord progressions , nothing to crazy but nice things to solo over. I figure we could have as many as 5 or so guitar players and just take turns soloing and playing the chords. My bass player is pretty nasty and would def keep a good groove goin. If anyone is interest let me know, no pressure at all.
Gainiac
Well-known member
Couldnt get on yesterday for some reason... but it looks like it's all been said here already.
I gotta add, the NATAS was INSANE, I had a short blast on that for a bit, I felt it was a very 'upfront' feel and felt like it had a ton of presence and gain, and my Tone Zone'd Charvel was prolly too much noise for that amp. That and some suk playing... The combination in standard tuning wasnt suited to any nuances I'd normally attempt (and fail)... 4 me, it's real millitant.. And surprisingly, once Ralphie plugged me into the Engl cab, things got fun!! Thanks boys!!!!
I think its very well suited to DROPPED tuned guitars, I'm sorry my C# Ibanez stayed home!
ex: Greg was killin' on the thing and sounded Real tight as he continually de-tuned from A440 to L flat.... ALL the dropped tuned guitars cut the room with TOTAL authority with no flub or breakup thru the NATAS, it took all those frequencies with ease. IMO If you play in a dropped tuning this is THE Amp... f'n awesome...
I think I'm more suited to Mike's Cali, Scotty's amp has versitility, but the sag, forgiveness and sponge-y goodness I need to milk a note or two and still get away with any alternate picking nonsense I'd bring. In all, once again, I am COMPLETELY blown away with the versatility in Mikes amps and I want a Cali Mod really bad and really soon...
Dave, you were sorely missed.... Kage, Scotty, Joe, Steve, Greg, I havent seen you guys in ages and Ralph was right, I'm so glad I brought my broken ass out to this event and heard all rip it up. So fkn inspiring to see and hear my brothers again... ALL the guys I heard play were fantastic! Carl, you killed and played beautifully as usual... I'm expecting the next videos soon, so,... GET TO WORK!!!!!
I couldnt help but notice AGAIN that Mike Fortin is a Volume FREAK, he drives ALL his amps at 200 mph and makes SURE you get every/all possible nuance/combination out of his amps, and then kiks the OP tranny in its ass an pins the thing till the speakers beg forgivness! I also couldnt help but notice as this happened all the old F'ks like me with earplugs in running for cover or standing off to the side of the room, while the young guys were 'front and center' of the cabinet, some sans earplugs... BRING THE PAIN!!!!!!!
I really had a total blast. Thank you Mike!!! Thank you Ralph!!!! I Love you guys... 
I gotta add, the NATAS was INSANE, I had a short blast on that for a bit, I felt it was a very 'upfront' feel and felt like it had a ton of presence and gain, and my Tone Zone'd Charvel was prolly too much noise for that amp. That and some suk playing...
The combination in standard tuning wasnt suited to any nuances I'd normally attempt (and fail)... 4 me, it's real millitant.. And surprisingly, once Ralphie plugged me into the Engl cab, things got fun!! Thanks boys!!!!I think its very well suited to DROPPED tuned guitars, I'm sorry my C# Ibanez stayed home!
ex: Greg was killin' on the thing and sounded Real tight as he continually de-tuned from A440 to L flat....
ALL the dropped tuned guitars cut the room with TOTAL authority with no flub or breakup thru the NATAS, it took all those frequencies with ease. IMO If you play in a dropped tuning this is THE Amp... f'n awesome...I think I'm more suited to Mike's Cali, Scotty's amp has versitility, but the sag, forgiveness and sponge-y goodness I need to milk a note or two and still get away with any alternate picking nonsense I'd bring. In all, once again, I am COMPLETELY blown away with the versatility in Mikes amps and I want a Cali Mod really bad and really soon...
Dave, you were sorely missed.... Kage, Scotty, Joe, Steve, Greg, I havent seen you guys in ages and Ralph was right, I'm so glad I brought my broken ass out to this event and heard all rip it up. So fkn inspiring to see and hear my brothers again... ALL the guys I heard play were fantastic! Carl, you killed and played beautifully as usual... I'm expecting the next videos soon, so,... GET TO WORK!!!!!
I couldnt help but notice AGAIN that Mike Fortin is a Volume FREAK, he drives ALL his amps at 200 mph and makes SURE you get every/all possible nuance/combination out of his amps, and then kiks the OP tranny in its ass an pins the thing till the speakers beg forgivness!
I also couldnt help but notice as this happened all the old F'ks like me with earplugs in running for cover or standing off to the side of the room, while the young guys were 'front and center' of the cabinet, some sans earplugs... BRING THE PAIN!!!!!!! I really had a total blast. Thank you Mike!!! Thank you Ralph!!!!
I Love you guys... 
Mailman1971
Moderator
Sounds like an awesome time!
Would of been great to A/B all these great amps!
Would of been great to A/B all these great amps!
Ancient Alien
Active member
Mailman1971":2o7okcag said:Sounds like an awesome time!
Would of been great to A/B all these great amps!
That is the one thing that blew me away about Mikes amps.
Every one has their own personality.
With the exception of the Meathead having the Bones channel, every amp was unique in every aspect.
There was not a bad tone to be found in any of them.
Carl had the Natas swingin jazz style for God sakes.
thiswaythatway
Well-known member
Wish i could have made it. I can't say enough good things about my Cali mod, it rips. See you guys next time.
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