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Author:  Say Ocean [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:16 pm ]
Post subject:  So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
a) This kicks the shit out of my classic 30 in terms of distortion... it sounds a lot more realistic and less gooby, the only word I can think of to describe the classic 30 :o
b) cleans are meh, but what can you expect from something that costs $200 used
c) it sounds good quiet but can get pretty fucking loud

basically sg->blackheart is a great dormroom practicing/jamming/ recording set up, can't wait until my pedals from home get here :rawk:

If you need a small portable cheap amp, definitely look into this :rawk: the hype as 90% true :rawk:
Author:  Devtron [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
Are those the 30 watt ones?

I was looking at those a while back but never pulled the trigger. Glad I didn't now because the Orange TT fell into my lap, but they really aren't the same thing.
Author:  Say Ocean [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
Mine is switchable between 7 and 15 watts :idk: Yeah I woulda dug a TT but there was just no way I was finding one this cheap nearby
Author:  Devtron [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
Say Ocean wrote:
Mine is switchable between 7 and 15 watts :idk: Yeah I woulda dug a TT but there was just no way I was finding one this cheap nearby



Ah.

Well.


That's pretty damn cool.

CLIPZ.
Author:  Say Ocean [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
Soon. :D
Author:  chris_d [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
Whoah. I hadn't really noticed that map. The schematic almost looks like a Matchless Spitfire with a different tonestack. I will have to look at it closer when i am not sick and my brain is working again.

But it looks like Crate did good with that one. :huzzah:

Looking forward to clips.








Also: the Atlas EP :dukes:
Author:  chris_d [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:07 pm ]
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Actually, on second look, it is closer to a Matchless Lightning, but with the cathode follower stage removed and just a plate-driven tonestack wired kind of marshally instead.

There are some other changes throughout, but the basic structure is quite reminiscent of the matchless. :isay:
Author:  Devtron [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
chris_d wrote:
Whoah. I hadn't really noticed that map. The schematic almost looks like a Matchless Spitfire with a different tonestack. I will have to look at it closer when i am not sick and my brain is working again.

But it looks like Crate did good with that one. :huzzah:

Looking forward to clips.








Also: the Atlas EP :dukes:




Ah, now I remember.

This one:

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i- ... dium=feed&


Has the 30w A/Triode mode, as well as the 60w A/Pentode, 50w AB/Triode and 100w AB/Pentode modes. I am still looking for a good deal on a used one. I want to mess around with it, because I have the sneaking suspicion it might not work as well as advertised. If it does though, it wouldn't hurt to have on top of another 2x12. But really, I don't need another amp.


I might take one of these guys though for the right price.
Author:  chris_d [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
Aside from the fact that it follows in the Crate tradition of way oversized 100w heads, that one sounds pretty solid:



I would probably lean towards the simpler map myself tho.
Author:  Devtron [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
chris_d wrote:
Aside from the fact that it follows in the Crate tradition of way oversized 100w heads, that one sounds pretty solid:



I would probably lean towards the simpler map myself tho.



I could have sworn they did a model with just either 30/15 or 60/30 settings that was single channel and simpler, but I think I was trippin balls or thinking of something else cause I can't find shit on it. I would rather have that.

I most likely wouldn't use half the settings of that amp.







But yeah, listening to a lot of clips these are not bad amps at all. I got to play with the little Ant or whatever in the shop, it was cool but I only got to do guitar store browsing playing so I can't say much about it. I was/have been really skeptical when/since they came out, but now that clips and such are floating around more commonly I am a bit more interested. Sadly, my big map slot is (soon to be) filled, same goes for my little amp needs. I certainly don't need another loud ass tube amp either, considering I can barely turn the TT through a Hellatone 30 up past 7 'o clock before it gets too loud.
Author:  Say Ocean [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
chris_d wrote:


Also: the Atlas EP :dukes:





Next time I go home I'll probably throw the guitars on it and mix it. Have material for a second one too, and I'm writing an EP for a 4 piece with vocals which will hopefully be done by summer. Also have been writing a piano 'n drums EP with vocals, and have a couple other projects in the works. So I should be spitting out a ton of material in the next 6 months or so :isay: :eekass: John just got his ACL replaced (skiing accident :o ) so when he's a little more healed up hopefully he can cut some tracks at home and send them to me and I can cut some tracks in the studio here.
Author:  chris_d [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
Say Ocean wrote:
Next time I go home I'll probably throw the guitars on it and mix it. Have material for a second one too, and I'm writing an EP for a 4 piece with vocals which will hopefully be done by summer. Also have been writing a piano 'n drums EP with vocals, and have a couple other projects in the works. So I should be spitting out a ton of material in the next 6 months or so :isay: :eekass: John just got his ACL replaced (skiing accident :o ) so when he's a little more healed up hopefully he can cut some tracks at home and send them to me and I can cut some tracks in the studio here.


Aside from the bit regarding the continuing fragility of you Alaskaners, all of those things sound: doap.
Author:  Unstrung [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
Alaskans... :panic:
Author:  Devtron [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
John is the reason we can't have nice things like healthcare in America.
Author:  torgeot [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: So I own a Blackheart Handsome Devil
chris_d wrote:
Say Ocean wrote:
Next time I go home I'll probably throw the guitars on it and mix it. Have material for a second one too, and I'm writing an EP for a 4 piece with vocals which will hopefully be done by summer. Also have been writing a piano 'n drums EP with vocals, and have a couple other projects in the works. So I should be spitting out a ton of material in the next 6 months or so :isay: :eekass: John just got his ACL replaced (skiing accident :o ) so when he's a little more healed up hopefully he can cut some tracks at home and send them to me and I can cut some tracks in the studio here.


Aside from the bit regarding the continuing fragility of you Alaskaners, all of those things sound: doap.

Eggsactly.

Maybe karma is getting you Alaskanians for clubbing all those seals. :dukes:
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