I'm excited!

To be honest, I was already keen to get an amp of this calibre but what that's really adding to it, is the mods (tone stack lift etc with adjustment pots etc) that Nik will add to my BM which will hopefully open an array of OD sounds for me.

I must say, it's almost like getting a "custom shop" amp but without the associated price tag.

Can't express how outstanding Nik's customer service has been.

Glad that's worked out for you, although out of curiosity did you build the amp yourself or wad it pre-assembled by Nik?

Hi guys, I've finally got my cash-flow together and just made payment to Nik on my BM with mods plus wgs speaker with 1x12 cab.

Cannot wait!

Will post a review on how it tracks along

Fellow Aussie here.

I'm just about to place my order on a 50w BM. Agreed, I don't think Nik sleeps at all! Super responsive and patient he is!

Again, thank you all for the time taken to reply.

Completely agree with finding a tone of my own, it's just I'd like to start with a good tone as a foundation.

After much thought, I'll go with a BM and I initially thought. Granted, with the mods, I should have plenty of tweaking time to find what sounds best.

I can say, this amp has been the most difficult to decide on....that's only because Nik makes such an awesome d-clone range to select, with all the differing opinions on tubes & speakers etc.

Pulling some final finances together and I'll be making a purchase real soon.

Stay tuned guy, I'll keep you all posted with my thoughts on the amp.

Will surely be returning to the forum, because everyone's been so helpful!

Thanks for spending the time to reply guys. It really has given me more of any idea what to expect. To explain tone over the Internet is certainly not easy, especially it being so subjective.

With the bluesmaster, I've heard that the cleans are definitely fender inspired, while the overdrive section is more marshall. After reading that description, I though "hang on, I want a dumble OD not Marshall!"

From the sounds of it, the bluesmaster will have plenty of tweak-ability on tone (with the mods included) which should be able to give me a wide sonic specturm in tone and hopefully get "that tone" I'm after. Although if I'm honest, I am after that thick & blooming typical dumble sounding overdrive... I was thinking if I needed more gain, I can always use my Zendrive, OCD or MI Audio Tubezone.

I've sent Nik another email to confirm a few things as suggested by soundperf above. I guess at this stage it's just a toss up between the hrm and hrm bluesmaster. I feel guilty bugging Nik all the time!

Out of curiosity Greg, why did you change your choicemin speakers?

Again, thanks guys... Any further feedback or advice would be appreciated!

Appreciate the feedback SoundPerf

It was one of your post and 212Mavrick(sp?) & plasticvonaband, that swayed me in getting the LNFB mod and Tonestack bypass for the OD. I Was thinking that should get me the overdrive in the "Belief" clip above with it? Hope I'm right about this one... 

It does help settle some of the nervousness I have. I'm certain that Nik's amps are going to be great, but it just makes it difficult to decide on which OTS/HRM is best suited for my sonic tastes. There isn't many clips on the Bluesmaster to listen to unfortunately. There was maybe 3 clips on youtube with the Bluesmaster OD being played, and they all sounded different. Again, it makes it hard to decide without being able to hear the amp and tweak it to taste, and decide if it is the right one.

I was thinking that With the ET-65, it might work fine with the Bluesmaster because of the brighter Fender Blackface cleans, but I do have the option of also getting a used EVM12L locally here in Australia for about $250AU. Would rather get the speaker choice right the first time rather than experimenting, and end up spending more money in the end.

In terms of the tubes, I dont know how to bias the tubes, but I can have this done by my amp tech. Tube selection is the more challenging part in trying to achieve the tones. Particularly since there are so many to choose from, with all their own characteristics.

I guess being located so far from Malaysia, I want to try get things done right the first time. Its tricky, because I know the BM has the right cleans for what I want, but I'm not entirely sure if the OD channel is the right one. To me, the purchase of a dumble clone is all about the dumble overdrive.....

Hi Guys,

First off, I hate to create another one of those "NEED HELP" type emails, but I've trolled through many of the threads on this forum but cant quite get the answer I need. I've noticed a lot of supporting members on this forum, and I can say that not all forums are the same.

I'm just about to place my order with Nik on a 50w Bluesmaster with LNFB mod, Tonestack bypass with a port for volume adjustment once bypassed, PAB volume adjustment, 3 way mid boost with a Clator. Along with it, I'll be getting a WGS ET-65 for a 1x12 cab as well. I must say, Nik's customer service is second to none, and is super responsive. He's been great to deal with throughout the ordeal, and would recommend anyone to making a purchase with Ceriatone.

The tone i'm looking for is specifically the John Mayer "Where is the light" concert cleans with the overdrive from the song Belief, which is a thick and fat sounding. I think th BM will get me the cleans that I need, although I'm hoping the mods, particularly with the Tonestack mod will get me that traditional OTS dumble OD. Have you guys have any thoughts if this will get me what I'm after? Its interesting, because JM gets most of his tone from his amps, so I'm thinking that I need to get my amp setup right.

My other question is, is the WGS ET-65 suitable for this? I know the BM is bass heavy, and I'm afraid that in combination with this speaker, the bass might be a little overwhelming. Also thinking of the possibilities of getting a EVM12L instead if this will help me achieve the tone I'm after.

Another question, in terms of tubes to use, will the JJ's that come with the amp be alright to use? From my previous experience with JJ's, they are a little dark, but though I might use them as a baseline to start with. Was thinking the JJ's would be fine in the power section, but I've read that the pre-amp on the HRM BM is very picky. Not sure how the JJ's will be with the OD.....

A few clips to as what tone i'm after

Belief... after the OD from this clip


Slow Dancing in a burning room ....After the cleans on this clip


Any feedback or advice would be appreciated!