Which version of the OTS do you have?

Hi,

I'm looking at an OTS FM.  I'm trying to figure out if that's the one I want, or if the FM MEM is the right one, and I'm not sure how to evaluate the one against the other.

Generally speaking, I'm looking for a good fendery (having given up on my dream voxy) clean sound, together with the classic Robben Ford tone.  I'm aware that the FM supposed is as close to Robben's first D-amp as can be.

If I understand correctly, the MEM consists of several smallish changes in the circuit.  It's not clear if they're all switchable or not (by which I mean to ask: is the FM MEM the same as the FM but with several options that can be switched in?)

Overall, I understand the MEM reduces the high end of the amp.  However, I also understand that the C-lator (which I would also purchase) does the same thing, so would I have any reason to get both?

I fear I'm not being very clear here, but I hope the dilemma comes across.  Any advice or helpful direction would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!

Will do.  Many thanks!

That's great Todd, thanks a bunch!

I'll see if I can't break out the 18W soon and see what she's doing now.  Last time I tried it, it would sound great for 15-20 minutes, and then the volume would dip severely for a few minutes, then come back for a bit, then repeat. I figured either bad tubes or a loose solder joint, but replacement of the tubes didn't work nor did I ever located a loss joint.  I can't remember if the tone gets harsh or what might happen.  This is on the regular channel -- I never used the TMB channel.

I should have added that it's gotta do all that at a reasonable volume!

Hi,

I'm brand new here, and still getting the lay of the land.  I've joined because I've come into a little money from the sale of old gear, and am thinking about a new amp.  (I've got a Ceriatone 18W kit that I built -- sounds great for 15 minutes and then loses power -- I've never figured out why.  Needless to say, this time I'll order it fully assembled!)

Here's my DREAM amp:  3 channels:  (1)  Vox clean tone, (2) Dumble ODS tone (I'll be honest -- I want Robben Ford here), and (3) Marshally violin tone.

Obviously, virtually every amp that tries to do more than one thing is a compromise.  With that in mind, I'd take Fendery in lieu of Voxy clean tones, and I could get by with a 2 channel amp (clean and robben ford) with a stomp box to give me my Marshall sound (I've got a Blackstone MOSFET pedal that I love for that).

I'm still trying to figure out all the flavors of the OTS.  I presume the FM model is the most RF sounding, but I'm not sure.  How does its clean tone sound?  Any other suggestions?

Parenthetically -- sorry about all the parentheticals....   

Thanks!