Une petite review du Chino sur le Forum Matamp
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combo review
I tried the combo initially when I visited the factory early this year, this is my review of that combo that I placed on harmony-central.com:
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Product: Matamp Chino 112 Combo
Features : 9
This review is based on a recent visit to the Matamp factory where I was able to extensively test this amp. Added to the Matamp range late 2005 this is a clean players dream.
The Chino is a low gain non master volume amp rated at 15 (clean) watts. The example model was running 2xEL34s through a Celestion G12M Greenback speaker at 8 ohms. It is a single channel amp featuring Presence, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Volume and Voice controls. This last one changes out various capacitors much like a varitone on a Gibson guitar and is handy for using guitars with varying pickup types. The reverb is footswitchable and the amp also includes an FX loop and a 'bright' switch on the rear of the amp chassis. There is a recording out jack that is similar to the Matamp C7/First Lady amplifier for direct recording.
Sound Quality : 10
I tried this amp with my guitar and pedalboard which is a Gibson Nighthawk through a EHX Double Muff, Maxon CP101 Compressor and Diamond Memory Lane analog delay. I play anything from modern rock to blues and clean styles.
This amp sounds absolutely beautiful. It is a clean amp through and though so don't be expecting large helpings of overdrive, this is low gain and is the amps ace in my opinion. The reverb is lush and produces those clean tones Matamp is famous for...I found it very hard to switch it off! For bluesy jazz tones this amp delivers in spades and it also takes to pedals really well. When I kicked in my high gain fuzz the sound through the amp was HUGE! No muddiness or flabby response, the amp responded without any reduction in tone or performance. Back to clean and analog delay and some U2 80s style playing and I was away! I love this amp!
The bright switch on the back of the amp boosted the perceived volume of the amp noticeably and whilst sounded great for its function I preferred the overall tone when this feature was bypassed.
Reliability : 10
The build quality is flawless, everything is hand made and super easy to service. The components used are rated a great deal higher than their use, cabinets are constructed from 13 lamination birch ply. Point to point wiring with a Matamp designed turret track system that utilise pcb tracers instead of old style wires which improves reliability greatly. Gold allow posts, then gold plated mean solder takes really well with dry joints virtually impossible.
Customer Support : 10
To visit the factory and talk to the people behind the amps, spend the day with them and be treated to amazing hospitality is something else. Jeff Lewis, his wife Liz, Dave Green and all the guys there are always courteous and willing to help and answer questions all day long. Never have I experienced the honesty and attention to customer care. I heartily recommend anyone interested in one of their amps to drop them a line, you won't be disappointed. They know what they're talking about and are building possibly the finest amplifiers and cabinets on the planet.
Overall Rating : 10
I own two Matamps currently, a 1224 and a C7 and both are brilliant amps in there own right. The Chino is yet another quality addition to the range and I would be surprised if it didn't become one of Matamps best sellers!
I stand by this company through and through, they produce great quality product at amazing prices and will go out of their way to make sure you get the amp you want.
