Caswell PRODUCTION #39 (Slash) amps! - Harmony Central Musician Community Forums

4nkam · 07-20-2006, 01:40 AM

anyone been keeping up with this? Apparently, Tim Caswell is making handmade #39 amps :caswell amplification

mJ

JohnRageOn · 07-20-2006, 02:03 AM

Is he the same Caswell involved in Soldano's X-99 project?

4nkam · 07-20-2006, 02:06 AM

Yep, and these #39 amps are ALSO motorized so you can save presets

mJ

JohnRageOn · 07-20-2006, 02:18 AM

+1 for Tim Caswell!
Thanks for the info also!

potaetoes · 07-20-2006, 02:37 AM

shit, that looks neat.

Jack Luminous · 07-20-2006, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 4nkam
anyone been keeping up with this? Apparently, Tim Caswell is making handmade #39 amps :caswell amplification

mJ

I took the liberty to post your info at HRI... Might interest some people there. It sure looks very interesting... but pricy !!

AgentOrange · 07-20-2006, 05:32 AM

Surely those motors are gonna add a ton of noise and interferance every time they turn .... or its just really expensive!

It cant be that quick changing presets either. I hear people bitch about the swell switching channels on DSLs and Rectos, so i dont know how quick this is gonna be

Im interested in hearing one though

James

Razsan · 07-20-2006, 05:39 AM

Hmmmm. $4795....me thinks he can keep his amps..

Quote:

Originally posted by 4nkam
anyone been keeping up with this? Apparently, Tim Caswell is making handmade #39 amps :caswell amplification

mJ

Jack Luminous · 07-20-2006, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AgentOrange
Surely those motors are gonna add a ton of noise and interferance every time they turn .... or its just really expensive!

It cant be that quick changing presets either. I hear people bitch about the swell switching channels on DSLs and Rectos, so i dont know how quick this is gonna be

Im interested in hearing one though

James

I have a Soldano/Caswell X99 with motorized pots. I guess he used the same motors and overall design. If that's the case, there is no noise at all, even when the pots turn. In fact, it is the least noisy guitar preamp I've ever heard. And it is very quick : about 1/10s between 2 presets. The motors are real real fast.

64DUECE · 07-20-2006, 12:09 PM

I kept up on it. I contacted them by phone and email. I was told he was getting things together to start modding again.

He told me when they were ready that it would be posted on their website, and that everyone that inquired about it would receive an email. So, I gave my email address and phone number and made it clear that I wanted on whatever waiting list they may have. I checked their site for a year. I couldn't wait to send them my 2204.

I never saw anything on their site, and haven't heard anything from them by email.

Oh well. My Marshall's gone and I'm over it.

thegame · 07-20-2006, 01:36 PM

$4795?????????

WTF

gainfreak · 07-20-2006, 01:41 PM

Ive got news for you, if the amp sounds like any of his marshall mods, he is going to loose money. My friend Frankie had a few caswell modded marshalls and they sounded horrible IMHO.

LaXu · 07-20-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by Razsan
Hmmmm. $4795....me thinks he can keep his amps..

I have to agree. I do think the motorized pots are a great idea though. I've got 'em on my Yamaha DG and the interface is definitely the best found on any modeling amp.

killertone · 07-20-2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Razsan
Hmmmm. $4795....me thinks he can keep his amps..

Uh, yeah. Fuck that.

xgxmanx · 07-20-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 4nkam
anyone been keeping up with this? Apparently, Tim Caswell is making handmade #39 amps :caswell amplification

mJ

Ass-smell Amplification???

Looks like yet another over priced, over rated pile of boutique shit that sounds just like all the other over priced, over rated piles of boutique shit out there for all the cork sniffing fags who can't play squat but have a ton of cash to blow...

Muhahahahahahhhahaahahahahahaaaaaaa !!!

xgx

Speed_Racer71 · 07-20-2006, 07:10 PM

always loved the caswell tone on Dokkens back for the attack cd..esp the opening riffs to "lost behind the wall"

almost 5 grand ill pass.. plus all that programmable stuff i dont care about.....but $595 for the SIR mod i dont guess is too bad..

Jack Luminous · 07-21-2006, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gainfreak
Ive got news for you, if the amp sounds like any of his marshall mods, he is going to loose money. My friend Frankie had a few caswell modded marshalls and they sounded horrible IMHO.

Horrible ? Could you describe the tone in more details please ? What did you not like about it ? I'm really interested by the Caswell amp features. It's a whole new concept, especially the part where you can apparently tweak the circuit to your taste just by programming. I think there may be an vast array of transistors/caps that you can switch in and out in various part of the circuit...

xgxmanx · 07-21-2006, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by xgxmanx

Ass-smell Amplification???

Looks like yet another over priced, over rated pile of boutique shit that sounds just like all the other over priced, over rated piles of boutique shit out there for all the cork sniffing fags who can't play squat but have a ton of cash to blow...

Muhahahahahahhhahaahahahahahaaaaaaa !!!

xgx

i just re-read my post from yesterday...

I was very entertained,,,

xgx

gainfreak · 07-21-2006, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jack Luminous

Horrible ? Could you describe the tone in more details please ? What did you not like about it ? I'm really interested by the Caswell amp features. It's a whole new concept, especially the part where you can apparently tweak the circuit to your taste just by programming. I think there may be an vast array of transistors/caps that you can switch in and out in various part of the circuit...

Hey!!

Franks amps were modified with the mod that George Lynch supposedly had done by Tim. When I got to play the amp it sounded thin and shrill and had way less gain then what you would think for a modded Marshall (not that Frankie was expecting a boatload of gain!!)
To be honset with you, The amp was so bright that it hurt and when you turned down the treble, the gain went way down.
The amplifire also had ZERO and I mean ZERO sustain unless you cranked it to ungodly loud volumes.
The Caswell Mod reminded me of a stock Marshall but with a little more gain and added highs/mids. Frankie sold them quickly after he saw me play with a stock Marshall and a Graphic EQ.

To end on a more positive level, I'm sure that Tim has learned a lot more now. keep in mind that this was the early 80's!!

Jack Luminous · 07-24-2006, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gainfreak

Hey!!

Franks amps were modified with the mod that George Lynch supposedly had done by Tim. When I got to play the amp it sounded thin and shrill and had way less gain then what you would think for a modded Marshall (not that Frankie was expecting a boatload of gain!!)
To be honset with you, The amp was so bright that it hurt and when you turned down the treble, the gain went way down.
The amplifire also had ZERO and I mean ZERO sustain unless you cranked it to ungodly loud volumes.
The Caswell Mod reminded me of a stock Marshall but with a little more gain and added highs/mids. Frankie sold them quickly after he saw me play with a stock Marshall and a Graphic EQ.

To end on a more positive level, I'm sure that Tim has learned a lot more now. keep in mind that this was the early 80's!!

Thanks for the info !!

07-20-2006, 01:40 AM	#1
4nkam Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 12,373	Caswell PRODUCTION #39 (Slash) amps! anyone been keeping up with this? Apparently, Tim Caswell is making handmade #39 amps :caswell amplification mJ __________________ (((you can't corrupt me))) Metallica's Gear-Updated 3/20/06 (New recent rig pix) Sharp-Concepts Diamondplating (My old EXP) For Sale: WANTED: TRIAXIS PRS SC245 *Gibson LP Standard

07-20-2006, 02:03 AM	#2
JohnRageOn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens-Greece Posts: 2,624	Is he the same Caswell involved in Soldano's X-99 project? __________________ Diezel VH4 Diezel 4x12 cab with V30s VHT Pittbull Super Thirty Soldano Hot Rod 50 Korg DL8000R Warmoth, Don Lace Bastard Frankenstrat Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Suhr Carve Top Standard and several other gadgets.... Myspace Address: http://www.myspace.com/johnnicolaidis

07-20-2006, 02:18 AM	#4
JohnRageOn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens-Greece Posts: 2,624	+1 for Tim Caswell! Thanks for the info also! __________________ Diezel VH4 Diezel 4x12 cab with V30s VHT Pittbull Super Thirty Soldano Hot Rod 50 Korg DL8000R Warmoth, Don Lace Bastard Frankenstrat Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Suhr Carve Top Standard and several other gadgets.... Myspace Address: http://www.myspace.com/johnnicolaidis

07-20-2006, 05:32 AM	#7
AgentOrange Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Bournemouth, longing for cardiff Posts: 4,463	Surely those motors are gonna add a ton of noise and interferance every time they turn .... or its just really expensive! It cant be that quick changing presets either. I hear people bitch about the swell switching channels on DSLs and Rectos, so i dont know how quick this is gonna be Im interested in hearing one though James __________________ theres no such thing as natural talent, if you suck, you suck becuase you're lazy Herbert clips and my projects, some are better than others... Mix Test Clips Mephesto Lounge Maiden

07-20-2006, 12:09 PM	#10
64DUECE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: .:INDY:. Posts: 1,398	I kept up on it. I contacted them by phone and email. I was told he was getting things together to start modding again. He told me when they were ready that it would be posted on their website, and that everyone that inquired about it would receive an email. So, I gave my email address and phone number and made it clear that I wanted on whatever waiting list they may have. I checked their site for a year. I couldn't wait to send them my 2204. I never saw anything on their site, and haven't heard anything from them by email. Oh well. My Marshall's gone and I'm over it. __________________ Gibson LP EMG 81/85 Wah/Rotovibe/Delay ADA MP-1...Peavey 60/60 Marshall/Fender G12H30 cabs

07-20-2006, 02:06 AM	#3
4nkam Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 12,373	Yep, and these #39 amps are ALSO motorized so you can save presets mJ __________________ (((you can't corrupt me))) Metallica's Gear-Updated 3/20/06 (New recent rig pix) Sharp-Concepts Diamondplating (My old EXP) For Sale: WANTED: TRIAXIS PRS SC245 *Gibson LP Standard

07-20-2006, 02:37 AM	#5
potaetoes Senior Member - on hiatus at his request. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: seatthole Posts: 10,051	shit, that looks neat.

07-20-2006, 01:36 PM	#11
thegame Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kanehduh Posts: 1,019	$4795????????? WTF __________________ www.fortinamps.com www.ricojrguitars.com

07-20-2006, 07:10 PM	#16
Speed_Racer71 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Over the Hills and Far Away Posts: 3,422	always loved the caswell tone on Dokkens back for the attack cd..esp the opening riffs to "lost behind the wall" almost 5 grand ill pass.. plus all that programmable stuff i dont care about.....but $595 for the SIR mod i dont guess is too bad.. __________________ Harmony Central is like old milk, you know its bad but you just gotta smell it. "You have to stick with it". Sometimes you are going to be so frustrated you want to give up the guitar. You'll hate the guitar. But all of this is just a part of learning, because if you stick with it, you’re going to be rewarded." - Jimi Hendrix "leave no doughnut behind" - Eric Cartman Last edited by Speed_Racer71 : 07-20-2006 at 10:08 PM.

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