For a decade or so I hunted down one of those “Green Amp” clones from Seattle you were talking about. Mines not green, I’ve uploaded a clip I think but your story is decently accurate. Sad story too Basically things went sour between the two companies, and the Seattle guy, “Electric,” Got a fantastic amp tech named McNeece to build these high quality, point-to-point wired beasts. Eventually things also went sour between them and now to my knowledge, that’s it! Shame too, I’d spend a fortune at that shop if things were fully operational. I think I’ll end up with a GT1 one day too, thanks for the video !
Yeah, I had started my Matamp quest about 20 years ago, so getting the GT1 was definitely a high point for me. I had tried working with the guy in Seattle a bit when he was still importing, and then when he started building, but communications always seemed spotty. Anyway, glad you got your Electric - it is cool to have a back story on your amp. Also cool that you managed to get a matching cab. I'm not sure how many were made in purple.
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo haha thank you! I estimate maybe 5 or less in purple… which was my dream amp so I had to get this combo ASAP when I saw it. I also have the “Purple AMP” faceplate I’ll swap one day
I see a Dwarvenaut! I love my 2 Dwarvenaut 20s; wet/dry stereo, crushes! I mean 2 Matamps would be even crushier! But the Dwarvenauts, even at 20 watts bring the noise police to the door.
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo Nice! Recently learned that the 1224 has been discontinued, which is too bad. Oh, well, will have to check out the used market or go for a GT1 or 2.
The guy that imported matamps and modded them and all's company is Electric Amps (also called Green Amps, White Amps, Purple Amps, and a few others as names), but he's caught a bad rep due to bad communication tactics and failure to deliver products.
Always nice to see another Clutch fan!
Ive never seen a black Matamp... Looks sick in black!
I am saving for a GT1 right now, thank you this was very informative
For a decade or so I hunted down one of those “Green Amp” clones from Seattle you were talking about. Mines not green, I’ve uploaded a clip I think but your story is decently accurate. Sad story too
Basically things went sour between the two companies, and the Seattle guy, “Electric,” Got a fantastic amp tech named McNeece to build these high quality, point-to-point wired beasts. Eventually things also went sour between them and now to my knowledge, that’s it! Shame too, I’d spend a fortune at that shop if things were fully operational.
I think I’ll end up with a GT1 one day too, thanks for the video !
Yeah, I had started my Matamp quest about 20 years ago, so getting the GT1 was definitely a high point for me. I had tried working with the guy in Seattle a bit when he was still importing, and then when he started building, but communications always seemed spotty.
Anyway, glad you got your Electric - it is cool to have a back story on your amp. Also cool that you managed to get a matching cab. I'm not sure how many were made in purple.
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo haha thank you! I estimate maybe 5 or less in purple… which was my dream amp so I had to get this combo ASAP when I saw it. I also have the “Purple AMP” faceplate I’ll swap one day
I see a Dwarvenaut! I love my 2 Dwarvenaut 20s; wet/dry stereo, crushes!
I mean 2 Matamps would be even crushier!
But the Dwarvenauts, even at 20 watts bring the noise police to the door.
Yeah, great little amp. It really is its own thing.
Any experience with the GT2 or the 1224? I'm wondering how they compare.
Unfortunately, I have not. But my experience with this amp tells me that they will be awesome at what they do.
@@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo Nice! Recently learned that the 1224 has been discontinued, which is too bad. Oh, well, will have to check out the used market or go for a GT1 or 2.
The guy that imported matamps and modded them and all's company is Electric Amps (also called Green Amps, White Amps, Purple Amps, and a few others as names), but he's caught a bad rep due to bad communication tactics and failure to deliver products.
I have heard this in the past. I honestly didn't know if he was still even doing business, especially once Matamp started shipping to the US.
Corr!