Product: Tatoo Amplification Flash 18 212 Combo
Price Paid: US $1300
Submitted
07/20/2003
at
06:20pm
by
Nick
Features
:
9
The Amp was made in 2003
Very versatile in clean and distorted tones. One channel master volume, external bias test points and adjustment.
A very loud 18 all tube watts
Sound Quality
:
10
Im using a Les Paul and some Stratocasters, the les paul has EMG active humbuckers and the strats are stock.
The amp is very quiet and can go from clean, to bluesy overdrive to molten metal.
Reliability
:
10
THis amp is all built by hand, I opened it up and the wiring is all extremely neat and made with precision. This is one amp I wouldnt gig without. Its built like a tank I dont see anything breaking in there, and if it does its all laid out so cleanly that replaceing a failed component would be a cake walk.
Customer Support
:
10
Tommy at Tatoo Amps is the best. I have never dealt with anyone as helpfull, I had asked many questions before I decided to buy and he was prompt with his replies and a very nice guy to deal with on the phone as well.
Thanks for the outstanding service!
Also my amp was packed in a crate! The inside was lined with foam, these guys go out of their way to make sure their product arrives in perfect condition.
Overall Rating
:
10
I have been playing almost 30 years, I own Marshall, Bogner, HiWatt, Fender and Boogie.
If it were stolen I would have Tatoo build another one.
I love everything about it, I was able to get exactly the colors I wanted on the tolex, control panel and grill cloth. I am able to get almost any tone I can think of, its an excellent amp for recording and playing out.
The depth and clarity of this amp is truly amazing, all the notes in a chord ring out and it has incredible bass response, and its LOUD!
But you can get a great tone at any volume.
I wish I had opted for some lighter speakers, but my budget wouldnt allow for the Celestion Century Speakers, its a full sized 2x12 combo and it must weigh 70lbs
My only effect is a wah pedal so I dont need any additional features, I paid extra for the bias adjust because I like to try different brands of tubes and swap tubes often.
Check out Tatoo if your looking for a hand made tube amp, for the money these guys cant be beat!
