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« on: September 10, 2011, 09:20:27 AM »
Hey all, I'm new to the Ceriatone forum so hello from Australia.

Anyway, I just got a 50watt HRM OTS (used, sorry Nik) and i am blown away by this amp. I have been a confirmed Mesa nut for the last 20yrs and owned Caliber 50+, Mk III, DC-5, rack setup with Groove Tubes preamp and Boogie 50/50 power section and most recently a Mk IV. I really thought that the Mk IV would be the last amp I ever owned but..........I stumbled accross the HRM in my local music store and was awestruck by how responsive it was. As It turns out my favorite players are all Dumble users ie SRV, Carlton, Ford, Santana. I now know they get a lot of their tones (yeah I know fingers are the most important part, Lol). A lot of it is the crazy magic in the Dumble circuit that Nik has copied (enhanced?) in these amps.
 
I gotta tell you though, the amp scared the hell outa me at first. I mean i'm used to responsive amps but this thing is at a whole other level. It makes me bring my 'A' game and is a direct conduit for my playing. If you play like crap or lazy the amp spanks you but if you are 'on' it rewards you. The range of tones and the touch sensitivity are awesome, its really something else!

And Nik is fantastic. His response to my emails was first class. Thanks Mate.
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2011, 04:29:29 PM »
I know what you mean. I have had an all Mesa stereo setup w/ 50/50 at one time too. I also owned a couple Fenders Twins at one time. But the HRM 50 was a whole new experience. Your decription of the touch sensitivity is right on. They're beautiful amps.  Cool

Do you know when the amp was built?
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2011, 11:36:27 AM »
Thanks Soundperf. Re the build date, is there a way to tell ie serial number etc?
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2011, 11:52:07 PM »
Nice to hear your story. I bought a new OTS HRM 50watt direct from Nik about a year ago. My first D-style. Incredible amp. Ive had nice Boogies,Fenders and Marshalls. Had to sell it and some other things due to the ecomony,but will get another soon. May try the Ford or the Bluesmaster. Am anxious to get one.
What is your impresson of the OD and the clean channel? Are you going to spring for a D_lator?
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2011, 02:08:24 AM »
Quote from: hurtwoodec on September 11, 2011, 11:36:27 AM
Re the build date, is there a way to tell ie serial number etc?
You know I'm not sure. I built mine so I don't know if Nik puts a S/N or date on it somewhere. Email Nik and ask. He's great about communicating about all things amps, especially if it's one of his.
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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2011, 03:40:22 AM »
Quote from: fatfretter on September 11, 2011, 11:52:07 PM
Nice to hear your story. I bought a new OTS HRM 50watt direct from Nik about a year ago. My first D-style. Incredible amp. Ive had nice Boogies,Fenders and Marshalls. Had to sell it and some other things due to the ecomony,but will get another soon. May try the Ford or the Bluesmaster. Am anxious to get one.
What is your impresson of the OD and the clean channel? Are you going to spring for a D_lator?
I was thinkin about one of the 'Plush Fuchs' tube fx loop buffers, but for now i've got all the fx out front and just an earthquaker reverb in the loop.

Thoughts? How much tone is being sucked by the reverb in the loop unbuffered?
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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2011, 04:36:46 PM »
hey mate

great to see another aussie in here
i have a HRM as well

are you in melb?
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2011, 12:34:59 AM »
Quote from: mr fabulous on September 12, 2011, 04:36:46 PM
hey mate

great to see another aussie in here
i have a HRM as well

are you in melb?

Na mate, Newcastle. You're in Melbourne I guess?
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2011, 02:26:18 AM »
Quote from: hurtwoodec on September 11, 2011, 11:36:27 AM
Thanks Soundperf. Re the build date, is there a way to tell ie serial number etc?

Mine had my name, model of the amp, mods, and the build date written on it.
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2011, 02:48:22 AM »
Quote from: mr fabulous on September 12, 2011, 04:36:46 PM
hey mate

great to see another aussie in here
i have a HRM as well

are you in melb?

Another HRM 50 user here in Perth, good to see some Aussies getting onboard with great amps

BTW mine has a stick on label inside near the PT with the build date
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2011, 06:12:13 AM »
hey guys

i sell speakers and guitar parts and get good deals on EV12L's if interested

just get in touch and i'll do my best i can.... a HRM without an EV is like a Monaro without mags...lol
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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2011, 09:21:39 AM »
Quote from: mr fabulous on September 13, 2011, 06:12:13 AM
hey guys

i sell speakers and guitar parts and get good deals on EV12L's if interested

just get in touch and i'll do my best i can.... a HRM without an EV is like a Monaro without mags...lol


Or Toast without Vegemite

A bit late, I bought a EVM12L about 6 months ago from the US
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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2011, 01:08:22 PM »
...I prefer Marmite!  Grin
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« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2011, 01:34:03 PM »
Quote from: 212Mavguy on September 13, 2011, 01:08:22 PM
...I prefer Marmite!  Grin

devil worshiper, evil doer!!!lol Cheesy
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« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2011, 01:38:36 PM »
Quote from: 212Mavguy on September 13, 2011, 01:08:22 PM
...I prefer Marmite!  Grin

real men eat vegemite!!
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