tweed
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Searching for a broken down marshall to hack up, and not having much luck. Thinking about a kit from Ceriatone. Have heard some good things in the past, and the prices look reasonable.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Digital Jams
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Only thing I have heard negative is that the chassis metal is on the thin side, I have never seen one myself and dont think that it would bother me.
I still say stick to your guns and wait for that 1987x to show up for $6-700 bucks.
I still say stick to your guns and wait for that 1987x to show up for $6-700 bucks.
duesentrieb
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I love their metal chassis - so many cool little features compared to other manufacturers like little nuts for the switches and "non-round" holes for the fuses.
jerrydyer
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yay
tweed
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duesentrieb":dni6gcb6 said:
If you have ordered a kit from them Olaf, does it come with everything you need to complete the amp, like tube sockets, etc? It's hard to tell from their site, looks like you get a prewired board, chassis, faceplates, and can omit the transformers and headshell. Never really says if you get everything you need though. I'm also betting no assembly instructions, but you could probably use the metro amp stuff and get close.
FixXxer
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I'm posting here so I can come back to it later. I'd like to see the responses on these kits. They seem pretty popular and the Nik guy from what I have heard / read does great work and his customer service is untouchable.
That said, I'd like to know how they compare tone wise to the real thing.
That said, I'd like to know how they compare tone wise to the real thing.
duesentrieb
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I have never orderd a kit, Randy, just chassis and some parts like boards, caps, pots. The shipping costs are high - and I get all my transformers from my friend Peter.
Headshellwise (volume --> higher shipping costs) I'd go with Mojotone stuff.
Nik is very cool indeed !
Headshellwise (volume --> higher shipping costs) I'd go with Mojotone stuff.
Nik is very cool indeed !
jonny toetags
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yay.
I've tried a few.
My buddy ordered a Jubilee clone, so I can't wait to try that
I've tried a few.
My buddy ordered a Jubilee clone, so I can't wait to try that
scottosan
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I have used both metro chassis and the ceriaton chassis, I like the ceriatone one better.Digital Jams":3vpf3pys said:
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Anonymous
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These amps are a fuckn no brainer sound great and great price. If you have a problem buying from maylasia then quit going to Walmart
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Anonymous
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oh and the Nik guy 
is more stand up than anyone i have dealt with in the US in the last 30 years.
is more stand up than anyone i have dealt with in the US in the last 30 years.
Variable
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There are TONS of clips on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_q ... type=&aq=f
Based on all the positive feedback, and the prices, I don't think you can go wrong. I've been thinking of a T-Wreck/Matchless clone just for a change of pace.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_q ... type=&aq=f
Based on all the positive feedback, and the prices, I don't think you can go wrong. I've been thinking of a T-Wreck/Matchless clone just for a change of pace.
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Anonymous
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The Ceriatone chassis I bought was a monster. Thick metal and heavy.Digital Jams":34mh5n5w said:
Steve
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Anonymous
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I bought a kit and it has everything you need to make a complete amp including a pre-wired board that kinda takes the fun out of it... No assembly instructions, but a fairly good layout diagram. You should be able to figure it out. That said the Metro kits come with everything and a 50+ page, well-illustrated instruction manual. I'd go metro for a first time build, but that's just me.tweed":36qraxk5 said:duesentrieb":36qraxk5 said:
If you have ordered a kit from them Olaf, does it come with everything you need to complete the amp, like tube sockets, etc? It's hard to tell from their site, looks like you get a prewired board, chassis, faceplates, and can omit the transformers and headshell. Never really says if you get everything you need though. I'm also betting no assembly instructions, but you could probably use the metro amp stuff and get close.
You would not want to use the Metro instructions - they won't be accurate because you won't have some of the stuff Metro provides to assure a clean build.
Steve
tweed
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sah5150":43546pgp said:I bought a kit and it has everything you need to make a complete amp including a pre-wired board that kinda takes the fun out of it... No assembly instructions, but a fairly good layout diagram. You should be able to figure it out. That said the Metro kits come with everything and a 50+ page, well-illustrated instruction manual. I'd go metro for a first time build, but that's just me.tweed":43546pgp said:duesentrieb":43546pgp said:
If you have ordered a kit from them Olaf, does it come with everything you need to complete the amp, like tube sockets, etc? It's hard to tell from their site, looks like you get a prewired board, chassis, faceplates, and can omit the transformers and headshell. Never really says if you get everything you need though. I'm also betting no assembly instructions, but you could probably use the metro amp stuff and get close.
You would not want to use the Metro instructions - they won't be accurate because you won't have some of the stuff Metro provides to assure a clean build.
Steve
I spoke with H tonight and he talked me out of the kit. Looks like something else is on the horizon...
Nigel Tufnel
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If you're still looking for a donor Marshall I was in the Greensboro NC guitar center last week and they had a vertical input 2204 head for $749. It has obviously been modded before but looks to have been put back to stock. Had an extra hole in the front panel and holes for a loop and who knows what else in the back, they were all filled with plastic plugs. I didn't play it or anything so I certainly can't vouch for it but it might be worth it for a mod project if you could haggle with them a bit. It could be a nightmare inside though.tweed":dk3ratkk said:
As for Ceriatone I would spend the extra cash for Metroamp kit.