Members blargh Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 What's a trainwreck? I googled it and a few things came up about them being highly coveted, but I only heard crappy youtube clips that have them sounding no better than any other good tube amp. Is there another source of good quality recordings that can let me know what's so special about them and the type of features they have??Go to the Komet website. They've got a clip of a real Trainwreck and their own Trainwreck-based amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members candh Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 Id like to bump this thread and see if anyone can answer this question, ive been wondering the same thing. Thanks. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is dirt cheap, crap components and 10 being the ultimate in boutique and specialty parts I would say Ceriatone is a solid 7~8. So you are getting a well built, meticulously handwired amp. But as all amp builders will attest there is a lot of mojo and magic between an "8" and "10". But mojo is subjective. I think Ceriatone amps (even the completed chassis) are for builders and tweakers where you have a really great platform to experiment with all the NOS and high end components to find your sound. My amps are always on my workbench getting the latest tweak or mod. My 18TMB is only but an echo of the amp I ordered a few years ago. I punched a chassis ONCE myself and vowed I would never do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Radiohead, lol Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 alright, for those who wanted to hear the ceriatone trainwreck...there was that guy who compared it to a real TW a while back, and I finally found the MP3's. download to be honest, I actually like the ceriatone a tad more because it has more crunch. some people might like the smoother sound of the real TW though. really close in tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harvest Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I punched a chassis ONCE myself and vowed I would never do it again. Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nerol1st Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 Does anyone have or have heard the DC-30 clone? I'm fuggin gassin for one bad. Hopefully this band will want to record there demo soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kitarist Posted October 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 Ceriatone is just awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kitarist Posted October 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I just mailed nik again and i hope he will respond soon. I'll build forum for all you ceriatone fans here so we will be ableto share mods, tips, tricks... if you want to help just pm me eheh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weathered Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is dirt cheap, crap components and 10 being the ultimate in boutique and specialty parts I would say Ceriatone is a solid 7~8. So you are getting a well built, meticulously handwired amp. But as all amp builders will attest there is a lot of mojo and magic between an "8" and "10". But mojo is subjective. I think Ceriatone amps (even the completed chassis) are for builders and tweakers where you have a really great platform to experiment with all the NOS and high end components to find your sound. My amps are always on my workbench getting the latest tweak or mod. My 18TMB is only but an echo of the amp I ordered a few years ago. I punched a chassis ONCE myself and vowed I would never do it again. Very, very true. The only part that Ceriatone uses that I wouldn't is carbon comp resistors - noisy little bastards. I know that it's part of the "mojo" of the amp, but it also raises your noise floor and gives you the frying bacon sounds that everyone loves.My 18W TMB has been reworked a couple of times, and the preamp is entirely different now. The PI has been reworked - basically all that's original is the chassis, tube sockets, switches, transformers, pots, and power section/filtering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kitarist Posted October 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 hehe Weathered i hope you will join the Ceriatone forum club when it gets opened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members candh Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 Kitarist, Hey I'm in. I think a lot of folks might be biting off a bit too much buying a DC-30 or ODS with no amp building/tweaking experience and no tech support when something goes wrong. A tech/discussion forum is a great idea. Make it happen and I will be there. Let me know if I can help. PM is candhh@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members candh Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Very, very true. The only part that Ceriatone uses that I wouldn't is carbon comp resistors - noisy little bastards. I know that it's part of the "mojo" of the amp, but it also raises your noise floor and gives you the frying bacon sounds that everyone loves. My 18W TMB has been reworked a couple of times, and the preamp is entirely different now. The PI has been reworked - basically all that's original is the chassis, tube sockets, switches, transformers, pots, and power section/filtering. Hey Weathered,Are you Hiwattage over on the 18watt forums?? If so, what did you finally end up doing with the TMB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Radiohead, lol Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 I will join as well. I'm about to order a BF champ from Nik - just waiting to hear back from him this will be my 4th Ceriatone, but certainly not the last. edit: goodness, that was quick. Already heard from Nik, and the amp is paid for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Boris the Blade Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 radiohead did you order yours with a head cabinet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yourguitarhero Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Anyone heard if they are going to make any kind of Soldano clone - an HR50 or SLO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaz2550 Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 I asked Nik about the possibility of getting him to build a Plexi 50 with Power Scaling built in. Also I asked about when he is goinna release the SLO clone and this is what he said: Thanks for the email. We are indeed planning to install the PS but currently, I am not able to do it since we are barely coping with the orders. When the time comes, I will do it. We do need to plan it out for ease of installation into our existing amps. As for the SLO, thats in the works as well but we have several amps to release in the very near future. For the Plexi50, we usually install PPIMV, as well as 1/2 power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Radiohead, lol Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 radiohead did you order yours with a head cabinet?Nah, I didn't, I plan to buy one from reasonamps (or whatever they're called now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcinku Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Another Ceriatone lover here my 5E3 (moded) clipand my new BF_Champ (moded, currently working on switchable bias for 6V6 - 6L6 option ) - clipIn general these amps sound so sweet I'm seriously considering selling my DRRI (which I love BTW) and get something else from Nik. PS: The clips I posted... you will find those on Ceriatone Sound Clips page as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fendercat Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 I have a superlead plexi clone, and it's the best sounding amp I've ever had 2 clips here. but pls understand that i'm still a lousy player hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Radiohead, lol Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Sounds greatAnyone want to recommend a head cab for my plexi 100?finally got one for my JTM 45 yesterday. it's made by reasonamps...and it's purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kitarist Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 i'm still waiting for nik to give me permission to use his subdomain forum.ceriatone.com if not i'll just buy Ceriatoneforum.com Not sure why he doesnt respond so fast to me oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weathered Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Hey Weathered, Are you Hiwattage over on the 18watt forums?? If so, what did you finally end up doing with the TMB? That is me over there. I ended up matching the tone stack values with a Matchless Lightning, changed the bass pot to a 1 meg, and tweaked the PI. It's a really cool amp - when you back off on the volume, the treble stays and the mids and lows back down. It's a cool "magic trick" - now if I could figure out what makes it do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yourguitarhero Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 I think I'll wait til the SLO clone comes out then get one of the bad boys ordered and have Matamp build me a head shell. Mmm, that's a tasty beverage! Will pair up nicely with the vintage 60s Marshall 4x12" I got from Big Hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kitarist Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Mmmmm Ceriatone Rules!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kitarist Posted October 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 Really nice tone on your Plexi Amp but it seems you dont have enough gain... what were your settings on that amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members candh Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 That is me over there. I ended up matching the tone stack values with a Matchless Lightning, changed the bass pot to a 1 meg, and tweaked the PI. It's a really cool amp - when you back off on the volume, the treble stays and the mids and lows back down. It's a cool "magic trick" - now if I could figure out what makes it do that. Very nice. It's the tweaked PI values I'm interested in...wink, wink, nudge,nudge. Weren't you also doing an 18 wreck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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