Caswell amps

[bunghole]

with so many amp whores here (or guys with plenty of income or massive debt), I'm surprised I haven't noticed anyone talking about the Caswell Number 39 http://caswellamps.studioelectronics.co ... cts.html#7

 

[Qweklain]

I never looked into Caswell, as the only thing I knew of Caswell was their work with the Soldano X99. That Caswell 39 looks pretty sweet!! Bet it costs a small fortune though...

 

[maiden_fan]

Sounds very expensive.

 

[jonny toetags]

The only Caswell i owned was a Marshall I sent him for the #39 mod.
His actual amps are out of my price range

 

[bunghole]

very expensive

look at the page where you can buy the amp

 

[muudrock]

OMG $4795? No thanks, I'll stick to my Egnater modulars.

 

[lllazarrr]

or guys with plenty of income or massive debt

I really like the little IQ test on sound page. How do you play Mp3s

 

[joshsage]

OMG $4795? No thanks, I'll stick to my Egnater modulars.

Thats not beyond crazy anymore... He's got some pretty cool electronics on there that are only seen on super high end recording gear OR the Soldano/Caswell X99, I think the amp looks awesome but my lack of experience with one keep me from making an opinion. All in all, really freaking cool feature with the controls!

Look at diezel, cornford, engl, elmwood, wizard.... Diezels up to that price and above now, a wizard modern classic 100 is 4495 and hell thats what I play. The cornfords go up to 4k. So its not unreal, its just the top tier for new amps. Caswell also has something other amps don't. Yes, there are good amps out there that can be had for half that price, but hey, some people drive ferarri's where others drive a vette... Both still kick major ass, just one is 3-4x as much.

Egnater modulars kick ass too!

 

[jack butler]

I watched the video. From what I could see was that it's a single channel amp with motorized pots that move very quickly. I don't know anything about building amps, but I would think a multi-channel could offer vastly different tones by changing the circuitry of the channels rather than just adjusting gain and EQ of the same channel. It didn't sound that versatile for a $4800.00 amp. It seems this amps tones are geared toward a more vintage crowd (I didn't hear it getting really saturated) that being said,the vintage crowd doesn't really seem to embrace technological advances. As far as it costing as much as Diezel, with Diezel your getting tones and versatility not offered by any other amp. With the 39 your getting a modded plexi with preset recall. Never heard or played the 39 so I may be way off base, just my impression from the video. I wish Caswell luck.

 

[Shark Diver]

I had serial #2 on order for over 2 years. Finally gave up on it. But I am pretty sure it has three separate pre amp sections. Would love to try one.

 

[Ampaddict]

GAS! Wonder if it has a floor switcher?

 

[stdtheband]

The new Caswell #39 amp just got here and kick the pants off the real plexi's and some high gain amps like Bogner XTC and Ubershall. I know it is close to 5k, but you are really getting the best possible plexi sound and the best of hi gain. If you try it, and hear all it can deliver, you will be sold. I cannot believe how amazing and SPOT ON the 50w and 100w Plexi's are. Only, the Caswell may sound better than the real plexi's at the studio. The Hi Gain is equally as impressive. The clean is very good. As good as EL34 can be. This amp is effin scary!!!!

 

[stdtheband]

As far as it costing as much as Diezel, with Diezel your getting tones and versatility not offered by any other amp. With the 39 your getting a modded plexi with preset recall. Never heard or played the 39 so I may be way off base, just my impression from the video. I wish Caswell luck.

We have every Diezel. Love them. This amp runs through different preamp circuits and is a multi channel amp. But with the #39, you change channels digitally (but all signal is analog) and completely run through different circuits and remove the others. Because of the fast electronic pots, you can switch preamps and knobs instantly. It is similar (versatility-wise) to a VH4 but it has the ultimate in Marshall tone. It has EVERY great Marshall sound. It must be tried to be believed. Not at a NAMM show, in a store or at a house or studio where you can really get into it. It is unreal.

 

[Shark Diver]

stdtheband where are you located?

 

[stdtheband]

Philly

 

[Shark Diver]

Philly

Man, hoping to hear yours. To think I could of had #2, but gave up after 2 years of delays.

 

[glpg80]

so let me get this straight...

it changes preamp circuits AND adjusts your knob settings at the same time for each preamp?

sounds like something the meathead could use. thats ingenious.

 

[Shark Diver]

so let me get this straight...

it changes preamp circuits AND adjusts your knob settings at the same time for each preamp?

sounds like something the meathead could use. thats ingenious.

Even with the cost it makes no sense to me why other amp makers don't do this. I talked to Peter Diezel about 3 years ago and he told me he would build me, or that he was working on, something like this. Just never happened. tried to talk John Suhr into it. tried to get Mike Soldano or Tim Caswell to convert my SLO to this. No luck.

 

[stdtheband]

Philly

Man, hoping to hear yours. To think I could of had #2, but gave up after 2 years of delays.

Well, with this economy I am sure they aren't flying off the shelf. This is Tim Caswell's vision for the culmination of all he learned and all he loves.. This is like his "masterpiece." I have talked to Tim many times over the past 5 years about this amp and I really thought it would never come. He was so obsessed with making it exactly what he wanted. His passion paid off. When the economy gets better and word gets out, I an sure they will sell a lot of them. You should definitely reconsider if you can swing it.

 

[stdtheband]

so let me get this straight...

it changes preamp circuits AND adjusts your knob settings at the same time for each preamp?

sounds like something the meathead could use. thats ingenious.

Yeah Brother! You should hear it. Really, you have to play it and play with it. It is a whole other thing, but the tones are Marshall heaven.