Mojave Amps

[metalchurch]

I just stumbled across these on the net and I found that their products have some great features.
Their "PeaceMaker" 100w head has a knob labeled "power dampening"
Taken from the site:
"Power Dampening is a unique feature that allows infinite power levels to be selected. With the PeaceMaker you can dial in anywhere between the maximum 100 watt to the minimum 6 watt output. If you need to get a full throttle overdrive tone, but at a volume you can play at home, then you can select the power or volume level that works best for you and still get the same tone you had with the amp cranked up."

Here's the Peacemaker 100w head that I was talking about:
http://www.mojaveampworks.com/index.php?id=14,0,0,1,0,0

Here's their main web:
http://www.mojaveampworks.com/index.php?index


Has anyone heard or played one of their products?
They make this little 12w tube head called the "Coyote" that looks pretty neat.
http://www.mojaveampworks.com/index.php?id=10,0,0,1,0,0
I have no idea if their prices are competitive, or if they are a boutique company?

[metalchurch]

Yeah, after further searching their site, I would indeed call them a boutique company.
That little Coyote 12w tube head MSRP's for $2,099.00
And the Peacemaker 100w tube head MSRP's for $3,125.00

Pricelist:
http://www.mojaveampworks.com/index.php?id=8,99,0,0,1,0

Jeebus!

[KyleMayket]

but damn is that a great idea, that would make every sound guys night if everyone was using those, cuz we get the levels we need, and the bands get the tone they want!

[Killjingle]

if only it was like that Kyle.... LOL

[KyleMayket]

if only it was like that Kyle.... LOL

a man can dream, can't he!?

[metalchurch]

Those amps have some cool features that I've never seen before. I'd love to have my amp modded with that 'Power dampening' device.
God, could you imagine having something like that?

I wonder if I could have an amp tech build something like that? It's probably an ancient Mojave secret or something that only they have the answers to.

Have you checked their site out Chad? What do you think of their products?

[Killjingle]

I dunno Joe. The quest for tone can get too crazy and haunt your dreams if u are not careful. Perhaps I am turning a blind eye on purpose. I kinda like having a "rough" practice rig and a "pro" live rig.

Having a practice rig that is harsh and sounds crappy forces me to practice harder. When I get in front of my live rig I am already conditioned to play more attentively and more precise.

I kinda feel that once youve spent more money on your head than the sound guy did on his PA whats the point? Even further I effing hate when there is no detail or consideration by the sound guy on mic choice or placement.


'Good topic though!

[Killjingle]

the clips are nice though. I think we forget sometimes how good EVH's tone was; and why ppl and companies still want to emulate it.

[Killjingle]

I forgot how good Blues was on his gtr. Smokin work on the Plexi clips

[bassist_25]

I kinda feel that once youve spent more money on your head than the sound guy did on his PA whats the point?

LOL That's a good point. But I agree with you, Chad. After trying different bass cabs and spending hours on the 'net, I keep going back to my Aguilars. I'm not saying they're the objectively best cabs out there, but I've come to realize that they're what I like.

There are as many boutique guitar amp producers as there are boutique bass luthiers. It can get pretty crazy at times.

[orangekick]

There are a couple of companies that offer modifications that allow for power dampening or power scaling in some cases. All they usually are is just a version of a hotplate hardwired into the amp. I still think that most guitar players will find that the end sound won't be what they want. Most guitar players want the sound of their amp turned up which also involves the amount of movement that the speakers provide. If you get a similar "cranked" sound out of your tube amp at a lower volume, it still won't "feel" the same to play. The speakers won't be hit with as much power to move them.

The Mojave amps are really nice. I haven't played one myself, but a bunch of guys I know online have them and they love them. True to form though, they all say that these amps sound best when they're wide open.

[metalchurch]

I kinda like having a "rough" practice rig and a "pro" live rig. Having a practice rig that is harsh and sounds crappy forces me to practice harder. When I get in front of my live rig I am already conditioned to play more attentively and more precise.

I want another amp to practice with just to have a different sound, and perhaps (gasp!) a different approach to my playing.
I yanked two tubes out of the Side B of my poweramp the other day, out of desperation to find different sounds.

I sometimes set my EQ at entirely different than normal settings to enhance my pick attack, so that I can focus on different aspects of my playing when I practice.

Although I dont have a band or play out, I am forced to use my "live rig" to practice with at home, because that's all that I have.

I need to quit buying guitars and invest in a combo amp or build a midget rack setup.

Also very true about having a rig that is possibly more expensive than the sound guys' system.

But if you look at it this way: The better equipment that younhave the better the band will sound and the less work the sound guys has to do.

On the Negative: If your rig sounds better than the sound guy's system and his system actually takes away form your sound and makes your $4000 rig sound like a $400 half stack then that would suck balls too.

[metalchurch]

There are a couple of companies that offer modifications that allow for power dampening or power scaling in some cases. All they usually are is just a version of a hotplate hardwired into the amp. I still think that most guitar players will find that the end sound won't be what they want. Most guitar players want the sound of their amp turned up which also involves the amount of movement that the speakers provide. If you get a similar "cranked" sound out of your tube amp at a lower volume, it still won't "feel" the same to play. The speakers won't be hit with as much power to move them.

The Mojave amps are really nice. I haven't played one myself, but a bunch of guys I know online have them and they love them. True to form though, they all say that these amps sound best when they're wide open.

Excellent post!

[orangekick]

Thanks! I have a bad habit.