PSA-CCV Proto #1

[journeyman73]

ah, not satisfied with only trumpeting your own purchase you have to make it clear how superior it was to another forum member's cameron purchase lol

 

[Racerxrated]

Thanks guys and Len

Again, smoking busy, but got to finally play it for an hour tonight. Sounds killer and yes, I will put together a video and post it. I can't believe people get rid of stuff like this.
I'm also glad I didn't purchase the one recently on ebay that Mark alledgedly finished late last year. The new owner has a few CCV's and said it's different! To me, this is not good. Especially folks that have more than one of the same amp usually do it as "backup" amps, just in case. If it sounds different, wtf good is it?

In any even, this was a MUCH better deal and the holy grail in my eyes. Thanks again for everything!

p.s. - are you serious about getting fid of the Mesa Boogie Mark 2C+?? Fuck. I have 20 amps at the house, but that is one I don't have! God damn it! lol

I think its already been mentioned that ALL CCVs sound a bit different, at least I read that here somewhere. So there's that. Glad you like it though! Love to hear the clip when you can.

 

[glip22]

Equinox,

I'm really glad you didn't buy the 2014 CCV off of ebay too because it's f'n out of this world

Enjoy your amp!

Alex aka Rockinchippy

I don't think I heard you say that about an amp before Good score.

 

[Webb]

Thanks guys and Len

Again, smoking busy, but got to finally play it for an hour tonight. Sounds killer and yes, I will put together a video and post it. I can't believe people get rid of stuff like this.
I'm also glad I didn't purchase the one recently on ebay that Mark alledgedly finished late last year. The new owner has a few CCV's and said it's different! To me, this is not good. Especially folks that have more than one of the same amp usually do it as "backup" amps, just in case. If it sounds different, wtf good is it?

In any even, this was a MUCH better deal and the holy grail in my eyes. Thanks again for everything!

p.s. - are you serious about getting fid of the Mesa Boogie Mark 2C+?? Fuck. I have 20 amps at the house, but that is one I don't have! God damn it! lol

Different isn't always a bad thing, as evidenced by Alex's post above.

 

[Mailman1971]

Thanks guys and Len

Again, smoking busy, but got to finally play it for an hour tonight. Sounds killer and yes, I will put together a video and post it. I can't believe people get rid of stuff like this.
I'm also glad I didn't purchase the one recently on ebay that Mark alledgedly finished late last year. The new owner has a few CCV's and said it's different! To me, this is not good. Especially folks that have more than one of the same amp usually do it as "backup" amps, just in case. If it sounds different, wtf good is it?

In any even, this was a MUCH better deal and the holy grail in my eyes. Thanks again for everything!

p.s. - are you serious about getting fid of the Mesa Boogie Mark 2C+?? Fuck. I have 20 amps at the house, but that is one I don't have! God damn it! lol

Different isn't always a bad thing, as evidenced by Alex's post above.

Exactly....one guys BROWN SOUND is another guys SHIT TONE.
Like what you like.

 

[Alex_S]

Gear should NEVER be a competion. There is no holy grail that is universal.

Wise words!

 

[journeyman73]

Equinox,

I'm really glad you didn't buy the 2014 CCV off of ebay too because it's f'n out of this world

Enjoy your amp!

Alex aka Rockinchippy

I don't think I heard you say that about an amp before Good score.

It's because I don't just go out and brag about how good my amps sound, especially fully knowing that some are one-offs and therefore unattainable by others. I take no pleasure in being the "lucky one." Gear should NEVER be a competion. There is no holy grail that is universal. That's just presumptuous and silly.

I have people who try my Cameron's and could care less. They would prefer to play the Helios or the PT100. As much as I love my Cams, I have no need to validate my own taste and purchasing decisions by proclaiming my amps are THE best , especially at the expense of others feelings. Please.....

+1 a lot of the tenor of this thread has just seemed immature

 

[Racerxrated]

My Jubilee shits all over everything EVER!!!!!!!!

BWAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

Just kidding.

Carry on.

 

[journeyman73]

im so glad i chose to buy the 'real deal' 100w jubilee and not the rinky dink 50w....i mean, seriously, its a marshall and everyone knows marshalls have to be 100w...if its not 100w why buy a marshall...wtf?!

 

[Racerxrated]

im so glad i chose to buy the 'real deal' 100w jubilee and not the rinky dink 50w....i mean, seriously, its a marshall and everyone knows marshalls have to be 100w...if its not 100w why buy a marshall...wtf?!

That's it !!!!! Let's have an amp-off! May the best rig win!!!

 

[journeyman73]

im so glad i chose to buy the 'real deal' 100w jubilee and not the rinky dink 50w....i mean, seriously, its a marshall and everyone knows marshalls have to be 100w...if its not 100w why buy a marshall...wtf?!

That's it !!!!! Let's have an amp-off! May the best rig win!!!

you'd win for sure - some seriously nice amps in your sig

 

[Racerxrated]

im so glad i chose to buy the 'real deal' 100w jubilee and not the rinky dink 50w....i mean, seriously, its a marshall and everyone knows marshalls have to be 100w...if its not 100w why buy a marshall...wtf?!

That's it !!!!! Let's have an amp-off! May the best rig win!!!

you'd win for sure - some seriously nice amps in your sig

when I think of all the amps I've gone through, man....all that cash! I think I'm about even with buying/selling. Couple years ago I was ahead of the game a bit, but eBay keeps raising rates...I've got a Mesa MK2C+ on hold at a GC, they had it at 899...its an upgraded 2C but I don't care. Gotta try that Mesa grail tone! It's been a fun hobby, beats other things we could be into!

 

[Anonymous]

That's nice and all, but my 5153 50 watt at 1/4 the price shits on pretty much everything.

 

[peterc52]

That's nice and all, but my 5153 50 watt at 1/4 the price shits on pretty much everything.

Well, that's a pretty stupid comment.

 

[Racerxrated]

That's nice and all, but my 5153 50 watt at 1/4 the price shits on pretty much everything.

Oh no not this again!!!! Pretty sure he's kidding.....don't make me bring up Billy Blades and REALLY turn this thread into a shitstorm! Or maybe post a pic of the smiling Lynch skeleton fiddle......

 

[Racerxrated]

That's nice and all, but my 5153 50 watt at 1/4 the price shits on pretty much everything.

I'd take you even a step further...there's a Crate Stealth at GC.com. 349$....that amp will shit all over your 5153. And that's 1/3rd the price of your EVH.

 

[Anonymous]

That's nice and all, but my 5153 50 watt at 1/4 the price shits on pretty much everything.

I'd take you even a step further...there's a Crate Stealth at GC.com. 349$....that amp will shit all over your 5153. And that's 1/3rd the price of your EVH.

Oh No, not the Crate. Fine, I'm sorry.

 

[Racerxrated]

That's nice and all, but my 5153 50 watt at 1/4 the price shits on pretty much everything.

I'd take you even a step further...there's a Crate Stealth at GC.com. 349$....that amp will shit all over your 5153. And that's 1/3rd the price of your EVH.

Oh No, not the Crate. Fine, I'm sorry.

Yeah I'll admit I'd take a 5153 over the Stealth. But they are actually a decent sounding amp..Lee Jackson circuit and 6V6 in the power section. I've had a few of them and flipped em for 3-400...bought them cheap like 150-200. Jeff Blando of Slaughter/Vince Neil hoards them up...I actually sold one to him 4 years ago. Cool guy. If you are strapped for cash they are a decent backup amp. Nice clean and 2 boost channels that are switchable...so three channels plus reverb. Very articulate and Marshally. Cameron said online somewhere that he likes the Crate Stealth better than any of Lee's other amps...ampeg vl, metaltronix and the XLS.

 

[keennay]

I see Cameron threads still do what they've always done best (as witnessed on this and other forums bring out the best emotions out of posters!

Equ1nox & Alex, I'm glad both of you got your hands on a CCV! It's a solid amp for sure; I finally got the chance to play with my #2 pre-production unit purchased not too long ago.

Alex, I am (and I'm sure Equ1nox too) very interested in hearing more about your 12-gain stage Atomica modded by Mark, specifically the technical details such as what else was modified besides the gain switch & power/output transformers. The Atomica I own is my favorite amp, over my late 70's master volume Marshall JMPs, and I'll never get rid of it! My inner Electrical Engineering geek wants to understand every single detail done to the stock & modded units.

I'll hit you up later on Groomed Noodlers since I know you're a busy man.

Cheers,
Nick

 

[Anonymous]

I see Cameron threads still do what they've always done best (as witnessed on this and other forums bring out the best emotions out of posters!

Equ1nox & Alex, I'm glad both of you got your hands on a CCV! It's a solid amp for sure; I finally got the chance to play with my #2 pre-production unit purchased not too long ago.

Alex, I am (and I'm sure Equ1nox too) very interested in hearing more about your 12-gain stage Atomica modded by Mark, specifically the technical details such as what else was modified besides the gain switch & power/output transformers. The Atomica I own is my favorite amp, over my late 70's master volume Marshall JMPs, and I'll never get rid of it! My inner Electrical Engineering geek wants to understand every single detail done to the stock & modded units.

I'll hit you up later on Groomed Noodlers since I know you're a busy man.

Cheers,
Nick

Just to be clear, it's not actually 12 gain stages. It is just 12 different clipping circuits on a rotary switch...

Steve