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Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:24 pm
by Holy Schnikes
Saw this over at the HCFX Doom Room.
Looks like Emperor are pretty close to releasing their amps. I've tried an earlier version of the 17W, which sounded fantastic. The JTM Bassman thing sounds cool as fuck!
from Emperor Cabs facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emperor-Custom-Cabinets/143524592334637sooo we've been cobbeling away at these prototypes...lookin like we might finally offer some heads...3 models right now...all have either the british or american equivalent of tubes in each......a 17 watter, ..a 100 watter with el34s or 6l6s, and the beast 150 watter based on the model t with 88s or 6550s...and a jtm bassman thing coming soon at 40-60 watts..sooon[/QUOTE]
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:36 am
by Ancient Astronaught

150 Watt model t clone by emperor?
Anyone wanna buy a model t reissue with roadcase??

Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:59 am
by Derelict78
yeah I do
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:42 am
by D.o.S.
Having successfully cashed in on a wave of interest in old gear heralded by a handful of borderline-incestuous niche genres, we've now researched the supply and demand for old tube amps as determined by everyone who thinks doom is all in the gear and decided to make clones of the most fashionable shit in the scene. We shall be marketing these overpriced boxes of mojo tone to the same suckers who drive the used prices of the originals through the fucking roof.Sincerely,
Electric Verellen Emperor.

Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:04 am
by Moustache_Bash
^^^ Ha ha, YES!
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:17 am
by Adoom
D.o.S. wrote:Having successfully cashed in on a wave of interest in old gear heralded by a handful of borderline-incestuous niche genres, we've now researched the supply and demand for old tube amps as determined by everyone who thinks doom is all in the gear and decided to make clones of the most fashionable shit in the scene. We shall be marketing these overpriced boxes of mojo tone to the same suckers who drive the used prices of the originals through the fucking roof.Sincerely,
Electric Verellen Emperor.

Thank you for making me smile.
ThoughIwouldlikethatVerellenfellowsampsfortheirfancywoodenenclosures.Also, the Sunn Model-T is a fine amplifier. I enjoy it's loveliness.The original 70's one? $600 or some pleasant, reasonable shit before they became Dumble for Neurosis/Earth wannabe's. That displeased me.
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:53 am
by Holy Schnikes
Funny shit D.o.S.!
I'm interested though, at least until prices are announced. More the merrier, imo.
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:10 am
by Fuzzy Picklez
Neat.
I would love an Emperor cab, but the heads look promising too!
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:01 am
by Ancient Astronaught
Bashing boutique amp builders on a boutique fuzz Pedal forum? Because they target a niche? Okay...... Isn't just about every fuzz Pedal a clone of one from 30 years ago and going for 5 times the original price?
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:01 am
by Ancient Astronaught
*accidental repost *
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:17 am
by Bellyheart
You're new here huh? I'd have to say these builders aren't really boutique in the normal sense...and most the builders are original. I do agree with you that most builders are cloning old stuff that is marked up, however, not so much here. I also think you may be taking thing personal on account of your rig.
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:28 am
by Holy Schnikes
Regardless of true design originality, why complain about an abundance of options to explore? Original or tweaked variations, who fucking cares if shit sounds good, is priced fair, and readily available?
Sexy looks never hurt either, something the ILF builders know all too well...
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:35 am
by Ancient Astronaught
Nah I understand completely just trying to point something out. He's completely right about them driving the prices sky high I know so many people that picked up original model T's before eBay and cloners for 300 bucks. He's also right in the fact that doom heads are obsessed with certain gear I'm one of them but every genre has their gear heads.
Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:40 am
by Ancient Astronaught
I do agree that the builders on here are original also. That's why I came here to talk about pedals.

Re: Emperor Amps Coming Soon
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 11:09 am
by Holy Schnikes
Ancient Astronaught wrote:Nah I understand completely just trying to point something out. He's completely right about them driving the prices sky high I know so many people that picked up original model T's before eBay and cloners for 300 bucks.
All about the timing. I had an early 80's LP Custom in Silverburst and I only paid $700 used. Then along came Tool...