Hey wassup,

  Yeah, I dont mind if the question is what i use, or why.

  But usually, it's just strong assumption.

  The thing is, I do see posts on forum, from so called Dumble experts. If they cant recognize what we use, then on what basis are they experts? By price?

  I do get emails from techs who work on real amps regularly as well. They seem to do know better, including parts of Radio Shack origin in originals.

  If people are willing to pay 50K for originals with these parts, who am I to say that's wrong?

  Nor would I say the RS parts inferior. They work with the amp as a system, sounds good, and thats all there is to it.

Thanks!

Nik

Adrian

It's a good idea, but not sure if I'd have the time. It will involve quite some effort, esp since we have so many models.

And changes will wreak havoc indeed.

Angryclient: Dammit Ceriatone. You were using RMC ceramic discs before. How dare you changed mine to Spragues!?

Ceriatone: Mmm...cause we ran out of those ole RMCs?

Angryclient: Unacceptable!


Maybe I can work out something to make it general, we'll see.

Thanks!

Nik

Sorry to post this in the overtone forum as I have a 5E3 but this is where the discussion is taking place. I'm not an electronics guy, wouldn't know one resistor from another if my life depended on it. I had Ceriatone build my amp because I honestly have no desire to do so. I can tell you the quality of the work inside the amp is readily apparent even to a novice.

The real proof is in the sound though and I have never had such a long and glorious honeymoon with a piece of gear as I've had with my Ceriatone 5E3. The sound of this amp is pure magic. It felt quite risky to me to send my money overseas, paying up front, with no guarantee and little recourse should something go wrong. The only thing that pushed me to do it was the many glowing reviews of Nik and the hope of getting the sound I wanted at a price I could afford. Sometimes risks pay off and in this case it paid off in spades.

The 5E3 was my first Ceriatone but it won't be my last. When finances allow (and the wife has enough time to forget about the last purchase) I will be getting an overtone and then something in British territory.

Thanks Nk for doing such a fine job and bringing tone and quality to those of us with jobs, families, and mortgages. I can't justify jeopardizing my kids college education to get a guitar amp. While still not cheap, Nik makes it do-able for me to have world class tone and maintain the other commitments and responsibilites that I have.

LOL!!!  My first amp from Nik...a Lightning.  I said the same thing "This is the last amp I'll buy".  I now have 4 Ceriatone amps;D  Each one of them just kills in the tone deparment!!!
Great product for a great price!!!
Must be that special Magical Mojo dust from the bottom of the pile;D

Hi

Thanks guys, thats great!

On one hand, it is kinda assuming to expect people to know more about the insides and components of tube amps. Some do just want to play the guitar.

But on the other, I believe that with more knowledge, people can make better decisions.

However, more knowledge isnt that easy. Just a casual try  can lead people into hypes, misunderstandings, and such.

I guess, in the end, a semi-serious-but-kinda-casual way of learning should be the way for all. I mean, some of the guitar gods around do know their stuff, gear wise.

In any case, I am not saying we are the best in terms if components. There are others who use the same stuff, these things are available.

Or some go to higher extent of exotic parts.

The proof is in the pudding, I guess.

As is the case with Gramma's german chocolate cake recipe, the one granny bakes for free for you could be nicer than any a german chef can bake.

Or you really hate granny and her cake, and dont eat german chocolate cake on principle.

At the end, I guess if it's right, then it's correct.

Thanks!

Nik

Nik,

Ya, you told me long ago that your mission was "tone for the masses".  I know you won't raise your prices simply for the sake of perception so you are unfortunately going to have to deal with the consequences.  You have the best service in the industry (in my experience) when it comes to customer support and satisfaction.   It's a testament to your character that you even respond to inquiries like the one in question.  I somehow doubt Howard would pay too much attention....lol.

Seriously though,  If you are getting these "day in and day out" like you say and you are answering them we all lose.  I suggest constructing a "form letter" and just "Alt C, Alt V.....done.

Regards,

          Chris