New top secret(ish) Fortin/Meshuggah amps revealed!

[LunatiBSW]

They are TIGHT, I like 'em, just usually listen to more melodic stuff in general. They are hard to beat at what they do

 

[Kapo_Polenton]

Seriously, most amps with the same amount of gain can be set to sound close enough when recorded or live. If you want to grab a Satan and get a great price on it, why not grab it and save the cash left over for something else. NOS is a bit cork "snifferous" for my tastes. Preamp tubes ok, I can see it and have a few myself that I like in v1. But resistor and caps? Yes there is a slight different but why not go with something like a Sozo if you want to lean on the old school theme. Burn it in and it will kick just as much. Over time those resistors and caps will settle in and you will have a fantastic sounding amp. I wouldn't pay more for NOS.

 

[Deleted member 8761]

Seriously, most amps with the same amount of gain can be set to sound close enough when recorded or live. If you want to grab a Satan and get a great price on it, why not grab it and save the cash left over for something else. NOS is a bit cork "snifferous" for my tastes. Preamp tubes ok, I can see it and have a few myself that I like in v1. But resistor and caps? Yes there is a slight different but why not go with something like a Sozo if you want to lean on the old school theme. Burn it in and it will kick just as much. Over time those resistors and caps will settle in and you will have a fantastic sounding amp. I wouldn't pay more for NOS.

You're right man, the Meshuggah guys must be idiots. Why switch from the Satan's they were using to these new handmade Fortins, they should just be using DSL100H's. I mean it has so much gain, and everyone know they can be set to sound close enough...what the hell were they thinking?!

Lighten up, Francis. He is not saying that at all. Besides, Gary Holt used DSL's on tour with Slayer (don't know if he still does that).

 

[maddnotez]

Seriously, most amps with the same amount of gain can be set to sound close enough when recorded or live. If you want to grab a Satan and get a great price on it, why not grab it and save the cash left over for something else. NOS is a bit cork "snifferous" for my tastes. Preamp tubes ok, I can see it and have a few myself that I like in v1. But resistor and caps? Yes there is a slight different but why not go with something like a Sozo if you want to lean on the old school theme. Burn it in and it will kick just as much. Over time those resistors and caps will settle in and you will have a fantastic sounding amp. I wouldn't pay more for NOS.

You're right man, the Meshuggah guys must be idiots. Why switch from the Satan's they were using to these new handmade Fortins, they should just be using DSL100H's. I mean it has so much gain, and everyone know they can be set to sound close enough...what the hell were they thinking?!

Lighten up, Francis. He is not saying that at all. Besides, Gary Holt used DSL's on tour with Slayer (don't know if he still does that).

Just saying, I'm with Francis. That is exactly how I read it too.

 

[Luca79]

Maybe they will use the amps for different purpose... usually amps with 3 preamps don't have a lot of gain.

 

[jsp]

Seriously, most amps with the same amount of gain can be set to sound close enough when recorded or live. If you want to grab a Satan and get a great price on it, why not grab it and save the cash left over for something else. NOS is a bit cork "snifferous" for my tastes. Preamp tubes ok, I can see it and have a few myself that I like in v1. But resistor and caps? Yes there is a slight different but why not go with something like a Sozo if you want to lean on the old school theme. Burn it in and it will kick just as much. Over time those resistors and caps will settle in and you will have a fantastic sounding amp. I wouldn't pay more for NOS.

You're right man, the Meshuggah guys must be idiots. Why switch from the Satan's they were using to these new handmade Fortins, they should just be using DSL100H's. I mean it has so much gain, and everyone know they can be set to sound close enough...what the hell were they thinking?!

Lighten up, Francis. He is not saying that at all. Besides, Gary Holt used DSL's on tour with Slayer (don't know if he still does that).

It actually does sound like he's saying that. Besides, who gives a shit what Gary Holt uses? Does that have any relevance to the discussion or validate the point in any way?

 

[Anonymous]

Maybe they will use the amps for different purpose... usually amps with 3 preamps don't have a lot of gain.

Dunno why you make that generality - you can get 4 gain stages out of two preamp tubes. That's plenty to get high gain. My Bottle Rocket only uses three gain stages and even without the extra clipping circuits engaged it's gainy as hell. It all has to do with how the gain stages are built...

Steve

 

[Kapo_Polenton]

Seriously, most amps with the same amount of gain can be set to sound close enough when recorded or live. If you want to grab a Satan and get a great price on it, why not grab it and save the cash left over for something else. NOS is a bit cork "snifferous" for my tastes. Preamp tubes ok, I can see it and have a few myself that I like in v1. But resistor and caps? Yes there is a slight different but why not go with something like a Sozo if you want to lean on the old school theme. Burn it in and it will kick just as much. Over time those resistors and caps will settle in and you will have a fantastic sounding amp. I wouldn't pay more for NOS.

You're right man, the Meshuggah guys must be idiots. Why switch from the Satan's they were using to these new handmade Fortins, they should just be using DSL100H's. I mean it has so much gain, and everyone know they can be set to sound close enough...what the hell were they thinking?!

Lighten up, Francis. He is not saying that at all. Besides, Gary Holt used DSL's on tour with Slayer (don't know if he still does that).

It actually does sound like he's saying that. Besides, who gives a shit what Gary Holt uses? Does that have any relevance to the discussion or validate the point in any way?

If you need clarification..., I am saying most Joe Blow basement dwellers could probably get away with a SATAN and some coin left over and get very close recorded in sound to what they would with the mystery members only limited edition Fortin. In the case of a touring band with a label and some cash coming in, yeah of course they are going to try whatever when they get the chance. They might even do a sig amp because hell, it is flattering and it would be built exactly to your specs.

 

[steve_k]

Tone is in those nano-fiber tone pads. Self-leveling, tidal compensating, dynamic foam. Separates tonal frequencies, balances power in the tubes and keeps the transformer fluid level correct.

 

[cecilbag]

Tone is in those nano-fiber tone pads. Self-leveling, tidal compensating, dynamic foam. Separates tonal frequencies, balances power in the tubes and keeps the transformer fluid level correct.

Words of wisdom. Do NOT try and activate the 3rd gain stage without the flux capacitor overwound with original PAF wire.

 

[Racerxrated]

Tone is in those nano-fiber tone pads. Self-leveling, tidal compensating, dynamic foam. Separates tonal frequencies, balances power in the tubes and keeps the transformer fluid level correct.

Words of wisdom. Do NOT try and activate the 3rd gain stage without the flux capacitor overwound with original PAF wire.

Hey..can either of you two help me refill my blinker fluid??

 

[psychodave]

Tone is in those nano-fiber tone pads. Self-leveling, tidal compensating, dynamic foam. Separates tonal frequencies, balances power in the tubes and keeps the transformer fluid level correct.

Words of wisdom. Do NOT try and activate the 3rd gain stage without the flux capacitor overwound with original PAF wire.

Hey..can either of you two help me refill my blinker fluid??

It's also time to change out the air in your car tires from "summer air" to "winter air". Everyone who is anyone does this.

 

[RockyStar]

I heard if you run the power amp tubes in the pre amp section you get bigger sounds.

 

[feintguitarist]

I've nothing constructive to add...

Just wanted to say that black face looks awesome!

 

[Mailman1971]

Tone is in those nano-fiber tone pads. Self-leveling, tidal compensating, dynamic foam. Separates tonal frequencies, balances power in the tubes and keeps the transformer fluid level correct.

Damn.....You took the words right out of my mouth. Was typing this out....scrolled up and saw you said it.

 

[Mailman1971]

I really enjoyed the song Def Leppard did years back....


"Pour some Meshuggah on me"

It was pretty catchy.

 

[steve_k]

I really enjoyed the song Def Leppard did years back....


"Pour some Meshuggah on me"

It was pretty catchy.

 

[guitarslayer]

I caught the show in NYC on the 3rd. One of the best shows I've ever been to. Killer lighting, perfect sound and precision performance. Left there with a big smile. The new amps sound huge and tight and very clear. Looking forward to it.

 

[CEG85]

Very cool.
I wouldn't expect Meshuggah to get they're sound from a plexi style amp.
Always heard great things about Fortin.

 

[CEG85]

Very cool.
I wouldn't expect Meshuggah to get they're sound from a plexi style amp.
Always heard great things about Fortin.

I don't think they are plexi style inside

I bet!
The face plate had me fooled. lol