Namm 2010

[tot_Ou_tard]

It's that time of year again.

Syo are you going?

Any rumors?

Here's a battery powered tube amph:

http://aes.harmony-central.com/WNAMM10/article/Grid1/Grid1-To-Unveil-the-World-s-First-Lithium-Battery-Powered-Tube-Guitar-Amplifier-At-NAMM-2010

[pes_laul]

That's a pretty interesting looking amp. I wonder how long the battery life lasts.

[tot_Ou_tard]

That's a pretty interesting looking amp. I wonder how long the battery life lasts.
The link sez up to 6 hours.

Where would you use it?

[oldguy]

It's nice that they're going green with all the bamboo and salvaged woods used in the cabinets.
I guess my question would be what happens to the lithium batteries when they expire?

[syo]

It's that time of year again.

Syo are you going?

Any rumors?

Here's a battery powered tube amph:

http://aes.harmony-central.com/WNAMM10/article/Grid1/Grid1-To-Unveil-the-World-s-First-Lithium-Battery-Powered-Tube-Guitar-Amplifier-At-NAMM-2010
Hey tot, how are you doing?
I'm surprised you remembered. Yes, I'll be going. I could use some warm weather and I'm very interested to feel the mood this year. Last year most everyone was a bit down if not depressed. As for rumors, I haven't really been following the up and comings this year but I'm looking forward to seeing what's new. If I come across anything of interest, I'll be sure to make a report.

As for the lithium cell amph, I think I'll wait a year or two until after the second round of battery recalls and third price drop. Very interesting concept though.

[pes_laul]

The link sez up to 6 hours.

Where would you use it?
Hmm I don't really know. I'm not sure if I would actually use one because I don't think it's very hard to just leave it plugged in and it's not like a wireless guitar where you are moving around on the stage quite a bit.

Is a cool idea though.

[tot_Ou_tard]

Hey tot, how are you doing?
I'm surprised you remembered. Yes, I'll be going.

As for the lithium cell amph, I think I'll wait a year or two until after the second round of battery recalls and third price drop. Very interesting concept though.
I'm doing fine thanks. I'm looking forward to your impressions of the show.


Hmm I don't really know. I'm not sure if I would actually use one because I don't think it's very hard to just leave it plugged in and it's not like a wireless guitar where you are moving around on the stage quite a bit.

Is a cool idea though.


Maybe one day we'll hear battery powered tube compression on street corners & subway stations.

[Robert]

4 grand for this battery amph, a brand no one ever heard about?

fuhget aboud it.

For that kind of dough, you can get a vintage Plexi Marshall...

[mark wein]

I'm going to NAMM on Friday and possibly Saturday afternoon for an interview...if anyones going to be there let me know!

[marnold]

According to Jet City's Facebook page they're supposed to announce a ton of new products at NAMM. Should be interesting . . .

[tot_Ou_tard]

I'm going to NAMM on Friday and possibly Saturday afternoon for an interview..
What's the interview for Mark?

Who is Jet City Marnold? I had trouble googling up a link.

[marnold]

http://www.jetcityamplification.com/

[syo]

I'm going to NAMM on Friday and possibly Saturday afternoon for an interview...if anyones going to be there let me know!

Hey Mark. I'm just leaving for the airport to go over there. I'll be there on Fri./Sat. too. What are you up to at the show?

[tot_Ou_tard]

http://www.jetcityamplification.com/
Thanks Marnold.

I missed this thread:

http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=13161

[oldguy]

Then you prob'ly missed this one, too.

http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=13873

[marnold]

I know that they are introducing the Pico Valve, a 50W head, and an iso cab. Not sure about the rest of the announcements. Hopefully one of them involves sending Rev. Rawk a free 20W combo :)

[msteeln]

...in the same town - http://www.txshows.com/NewLAJan.htm
Call the listed # for performance times.

My bud Bobby Ingano will be playing da kine sweet Hawaiian steel guitar there and will have his CDs available.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBSy90ToFuY&feature=related

[tot_Ou_tard]

NAMM pics on TGP

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=658361

[tot_Ou_tard]

Mad Professor Old School Combo

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tsZoBpiur1M/S0zw6SOT-CI/AAAAAAAAAJo/jEqySflu6fQ/oldschool21_combo.jpg

http://www.guitarnoize.com/blog/comments/namm-2010-mad-professor-old-school-21-combo-announced/

http://mpamp.com/amp/index.html

[Tig]

If this sounds as good as it looks and appears on paper, GAS ahoy!
Edit: A price of $899 was leaked already. For a bit more, I like the Express 5:25 with a MID EQ pot, reverb, and effects loop more. Still, this could be a great lunch box amph.

Info at Mesa's site (http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Transatlantic/transatlantic-TA-15.html). Short article at GuitarNoize.com (http://www.guitarnoize.com/blog/comments/namm-2010-mesa-engineering-transatlantic-ta-15/).

http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Transatlantic/TransAtlanticPostcard.jpg

http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Transatlantic/Close-Up.jpg

http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Transatlantic/SwitchCluster.jpg

Info:
Multi-Watt, Channel Assignable Power Amp featuring Duo-Class and Dyna-Watt technologies providing three power and operating class options that are channel assignable via independent 5/15/25 Watt Power Switches:
Choose 1 power tube operating in pure Class A Single-Ended, producing 5 Watts
- 2 tubes operating in pure Class A Push-Pull, producing 15 Watts
or 2 tubes operating in Mesa’s Patented Dyna-Watt Power that maximizes the power and punch of time-honored Class A/B power / 2xEL-84 & 4x12AX7

2 Fully Independent Channels with 5 Style Modes
- Channel 1 features Normal (Brit Clean) or Top Boost Modes with Multi-Watt Power Switch (5/15/25 Watt), Volume (gain), Treble, Bass, Cut w/Pull Master
- Channel 2 features Tweed, Hi 1 (Brit Gain) & Hi 2 (Fat Gain) Modes with Multi-Watt Power Switch (5/15/25 Watt), Gain, Treble, Bass & Master

[marnold]

That looks pretty sweet! In typical Mesa fashion, there's a ton of knobs and switches to fiddle with.

[Robert]

This looks interesting -


Zachary Vex, the mastermind behind the handcrafted and hand-painted Z.Vex line of boutique guitar effect pedals, has decided to release his designs to the public. His newest device, a new pedal called the Inventobox, allows anyone to hack his creations however they choose.

Read More http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/namm-a-mad-professor-of-the-stompbox-goes-open-source/#ixzz0ch8jNsQO

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/2010/01/zvex_1.jpg

[tot_Ou_tard]

This looks interesting -


http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/2010/01/zvex_1.jpg
Yeah, I saw that.

Beats the MESAbox in fiddly knobs per square inch.

[marnold]

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At the end of the video he mentioned it will be $899.

[tot_Ou_tard]

Jet City at NAMM 2010


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That iso cab @ $400 looks very interesting.

[otaypanky]

It's that time of year again.

Syo are you going?

Any rumors?

Here's a battery powered tube amph:

http://aes.harmony-central.com/WNAMM10/article/Grid1/Grid1-To-Unveil-the-World-s-First-Lithium-Battery-Powered-Tube-Guitar-Amplifier-At-NAMM-2010

Billy Penn from 300guitars.com did a quick video of that amp ~

http://www.300guitars.com/2010/01/grid-1-audio-bpt212-amplifier/

[syo]

My Surly NAMM Report...

The Good:
Made some important deals/contacts.

The bad:
From a non-business, gearhead perspective I found it tiresome. In fact I managed to do all I needed to do in a day and didn't return. Products, exhibitors seemed pretty much the same as last year with the exception of a few less novelty guitar pick vendors.:applause
I think many exhibitors were there mostly to make a statement that they are still alive (after a dismal 09).

Summary: NAMM is still good for business however gearheads may want to experience it bit by bit over the interwebs and avoid paying the $12 parking, $10 soggy/stale/moldy sandwich etc., etc. prices.

To be honest though, severe jetlag, little sleep and bigger crowd didn't help my enthusiam. Maybe it was really good... :notme

[MAXIFUNK]

Jet City at NAMM 2010


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That iso cab @ $400 looks very interesting.

That second amp will make me wait for it for sure. 5o watt tube yes indeedy.
Tax time gift for myself I hope.