Members Jumbo Fuzz Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm not affiliated with Drasp, I just think it is a cool looking little amp. www.chucksteramps.com More details and discussion here. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tron Murphy Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm not trying to hate at all...this is just honest questions, but.. 6 inch speaker 1 watt battery powered SS map - $375...what am I missing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members driverhasabomb Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm not trying to hate at all...this is just honest questions, but.. 6 inch speaker 1 watt battery powered SS map - $375...what am I missing here? He had mentioned the speaker is fairly expensive as are the combo shells. Is this a noisy cricket derivative? They can actually sound pretty good. Price is too high for me considering you can get into silverface fenders for not much more but I think a lot of people will dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aaron SS Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm not trying to hate at all...this is just honest questions, but.. 6 inch speaker 1 watt battery powered SS map - $375...what am I missing here? My thoughts exactly. After watching Bobby's demo's and checking out the site it looks and sounds great but that price point is a bit steep for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soulsonic Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 Is this a noisy cricket derivative? Those only put out 1/2 watt max. And it's a really dirty 1/2 watt... they're maybe 1/4 watt when clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members driverhasabomb Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 Those only put out 1/2 watt max. And it's a really dirty 1/2 watt... they're maybe 1/4 watt when clean. Yes I realize that... according to the site... "JRC '386' chip can be run between 9VDC-18VDC for 1/2-1W output" Edit: Didn't notice he had gutshots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tron Murphy Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 If I were to come in here and say, "guys...Roland Micro Cube" Even though they sound great for what they are, I would get flamed because - 6 inch speaker, SS. (modeling and effects aside) How is this any different? Yet, there are people here that GOTTA HAVE IT...why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drasp Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 Definitely a specialty amp, not for everyone. If I could build it the way I want it, and sell it for cheaper, I would. Any cheaper on the selling price & I could probably write it off as charity. If these ever start selling like hotcakes, I'll have to rethink the whole thing & look at ways of streamlining the materials & processes. As it is, this amp is the culmination of MUCH time + money. Not to dig too far, as this isn't an amp for penny pinchers, but if you consider that there are VERY few 100% USA hand built, hand finished stomp boxes selling for less than $150-200, then add a hand built, one-at-a-time cabinet, ~$50 to finish it, ~$50 for the speaker + grille material, handles, feet, stainless hardware, time to hand sand & polish the cast aluminum enclosure the circuit lives in, hand etched PCBs from an awesome builder (John Lyons) + the list goes on. Then totally factor out economies of scale as these are built to order & I'm paying shipping on small batches from a number of suppliers (all top notch small businesses in their own right) - you get the point, or you don't. Bottom line is, the amp isn't cheap to make, and isn't cheap to sell. Probably never will be. I did have a friend joke that I should mount a few dummy tube sockets in it & hang some glass in the back so folks would have an easier time swallowing the price - heck if someone were selling hand-built in the USA 5F1s for this price, with a lifetime warranty, folks would be jumping all over them. Yeah, time to step off my soap box. Jumbo - thanks for posting this. Phil, sorry for SPAMing, I didn't think first, just got excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soulsonic Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I didn't realize it used a 386. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drasp Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I didn't realize it used a 386. Oh yeah, the Noisy Cricket was my 'jumping off point', this is just another step in the Smokey/Ruby/Little Gem/Cricket/etc evolution. All the tweaks are focused on making it sound great w/ this specific speaker & cab combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Jumbo - thanks for posting this. Phil, sorry for SPAMing, I didn't think first, just got excited. I understand... but I have to apply the rules to everyone. Now that the letter of the law has been followed, you can feel free to answer questions, post clips and pics, etc. in this thread, or any other threads about your products as long as they're started by someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members erksin Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 It sounds kickass in person - definitely not a toy in anyway. The quality and attention to detail in terms of build and functionality really show. I wish the rest of my combo amps cabs were built as sturdy as the Chuckster - {censored} is BOMBPROOF. I would think this this thing would be the ultimate dorm amp - you can run it off your PP2+/DC Brick/Fuel Tank, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onerailunder Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I get to play with drasp on the porch. The thing has the presence of, and better bass response than my Silvertone 1481 tube amp, but it can break up at acoustic guitar levels, runs on a battery and is pretty indestructible. It's pretty versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITEFLY182 Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 Definitely a specialty amp, not for everyone. If I could build it the way I want it, and sell it for cheaper, I would. Any cheaper on the selling price & I could probably write it off as charity. If these ever start selling like hotcakes, I'll have to rethink the whole thing & look at ways of streamlining the materials & processes. As it is, this amp is the culmination of MUCH time + money. Not to dig too far, as this isn't an amp for penny pinchers, but if you consider that there are VERY few 100% USA hand built, hand finished stomp boxes selling for less than $150-200, then add a hand built, one-at-a-time cabinet, ~$50 to finish it, ~$50 for the speaker + grille material, handles, feet, stainless hardware, time to hand sand & polish the cast aluminum enclosure the circuit lives in, hand etched PCBs from an awesome builder (John Lyons) + the list goes on. Then totally factor out economies of scale as these are built to order & I'm paying shipping on small batches from a number of suppliers (all top notch small businesses in their own right) - you get the point, or you don't. Bottom line is, the amp isn't cheap to make, and isn't cheap to sell. Probably never will be. I did have a friend joke that I should mount a few dummy tube sockets in it & hang some glass in the back so folks would have an easier time swallowing the price - heck if someone were selling hand-built in the USA 5F1s for this price, with a lifetime warranty, folks would be jumping all over them. Yeah, time to step off my soap box. Jumbo - thanks for posting this. Phil, sorry for SPAMing, I didn't think first, just got excited. Dont know how much you're paying John for PCBs but you could have them made by futurlec or a variety of other companies for ~$1 each I believe. John makes fantastic boards but I dont think I would order large quantities from him because they are somewhat expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drasp Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 Dont know how much you're paying John for PCBs but you could have them made by futurlec or a variety of other companies for ~$1 each I believe. John makes fantastic boards but I dont think I would order large quantities from him because they are somewhat expensive. No doubt (and I appreciate the suggestion). I've worked with pro board houses for some of the stuff we do @ my day job. I could get a fully populated, screened, modern PCB that would drop right into the amp w/ board mounted controls, etc. for next to nothing, compared to how I'm doing it now, and if demand is there, it might be worth investing in that,. . .down the road. For now, I really do like the idea that with almost every part I buy for the Chuckster, I'm supporting another 'Little Guy' directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITEFLY182 Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 For now, I really do like the idea that with almost every part I buy for the Chuckster, I'm supporting another 'Little Guy' directly. I figured this must be the reason youre going that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BP90 Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 WANT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members valvestate Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 The idea is awesome but this is a $300 mini Solid State amp? is that correct? I'm just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drasp Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Oh no, its a $375 mini solid state amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members valvestate Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Oh no, its a $375 mini solid state amp. Cool bro! If i have the budget, i would surely love to buy this! This will be great in outdoor jamming! How long do you think the battery will last? Btw, nice website. Very classy! Is that your kid in your avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schenkadere Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Very sweet, but just way too much money for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Very sweet, but just way too much money for what it is. See I don't understand this comment - what exactly is overpriced or not worth the money? The speaker, cab, and feature set/circuit design are all top notch and they're made in the USA. Last time I checked, none of that stuff came cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drasp Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Cool bro! If i have the budget, i would surely love to buy this! This will be great in outdoor jamming! How long do you think the battery will last? Btw, nice website. Very classy! Is that your kid in your avatar? Thanks! Yessir, that is the ORIGINAL Chuckster in my avatar. I've never finished off a 9V b/c I'm always going back & forth between the wall wart & battery. It tapers off pretty gradually, as the battery looses its juice, you loose headroom. IIRC, Gregovertone used one for a day of guitar lessons & said he thought it was good for ~8hrs before it became useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nbabmf Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 It doesn't line up in the beginning, but if you click play on the two GNR leads on the audio/video page in rapid succession, they harmonize at the end and it sounds AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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