Product: Matamp GTRS
Price Paid: GBP 950
Submitted
06/15/2007
at
09:30am
by
Jamie Wood
Features
:
10
I had this amp made at the beginning of this year with the idea of having a very good clean sound with plenty of headroom (its 120watts....thats plenty) as I get my overdrive/distortion sounds from effects pedals. Its a single channel amp with footswitchable Voice (changes amount of bass in the sound), Reverb, and Effects Loop. also there is a pentode/triode switch on the back which reduces the volume by half.
I play various styles in the studio and out on the road so I wanted a good solid amp with an amazing clean sound as a base to my playing. You can get a small amount of gain through the preamp but no masses...think blues/jazz.
Sound Quality
:
10
This amp id based on the GTR but Dave improved the design of it and I think the sound is awesome. He said that it was the best clean amp he had built and i definately agree. The amp is really responsive to playing dynamics and when cranked up the output valves compress really well to give you that long lasting sustain.
Reliability
:
10
As always the build quality is fantastic!!! Its built like a tank and weighs a ton!!! I use it without a backup and have never had any issues.
Customer Support
:
10
Matamp's customer support is well known. They are just a phone call away and are always happy to help out with any questions or problems. You can't get better than the guys in Meltham!!!
Overall Rating
:
10
I spent a few weeks deciding what I wanted to have and was on the phone a lot talking things over with Dave until we worked out everything. I have ended up with my dream amp and can't stop playing it. I don't think I will ever change amps unless this was stolen or destroyed.......I could be tempted into buying another one the same though. :)
