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jaysmith said: Good to hear that @jaysmith ;
I'm looking around stuff that's new to me, I've recently discovered Hamstead Soundworks too, the Artist 20 sounds cool. I am getting confused though as to how you get 20 watts from 2x el34 in one of those(similar to the Marshall Jublilee Mini).
I found it very picky though and struggled to get to grips with the eq some days.
You can order direct from Splawn, doubt it's much cheaper than sounds great though.
I much prefer a JCM800 + boost of choice
I'm not too fussed about really high gain(if you meant that) although it's nice to have as an option. I am interested in how it does all the inbetween levels of gain and "cleanish" though. If it's hard to dial in period, that's a bit of a pain.
I do flit from one thing to another quite quickly when I'm planning a purchase, I can't keep up with myself sometimes. I'm very interested in the Hamstead Artist 20 Head too, Red Dog has run out of stock, although I have enquired.
Some people get on fine with EQs like this but I like a more simple Marshall style does what it says on the tin style EQ.
It was very picky about cabs/speakers too
Ahhh, I see.....and recognise that scenario instantly @Moltisanti
I started a thread not too long ago about the EQ on Mesa, namely, my 5:50 Express, I thought it was dodgy as I'd never experienced it before, turned out it is what it is like you confirmed. It's a great amp but a pain to EQ, I suppose some must get on with em though.
Don't have this issue with my Maz or Bogner GF45, so I will be moving my thoughts on from the Splawn if this is the case. I just don't get why an amp would be designed in this way, oh well.
All the demos I've heard sound exactly like Van Halen, which appeals.