BluesDabbler Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I've had a Club 40 for about a year and really like. Crystal clean tones to modern hardcore distortion. I'm wondering if anyone else owns one, if they've done and mods, and what settings they like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Played through one. It had a nice sound. Granted, I only jammed on it for a minute or so in a store so I can't say I put it through its paces. I didn't drive it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A friend of mine had one and loved it. He enjoyed the tones much better than his Orange Rockerverb. But another buddy of mine had the HT5 head and its died three different times. That model is prone to failure. Not sure about the Club 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I had a Blackstar 1 X 12 cabinet. I spun it because it rattled. Don't know much abut the rest of their gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 The Artisan range is very nice: handwired boards and a good range of Vox to Marshall sounds available. I've played the Artisan 15 plenty of times and would have one like a shot. I've also played through the HT-5 combo which is a decent bedroom tube amp with a Fender- Marshall spread available via the ISF control. I've also played through the Series One 45 which is basically a bigger, more controllable HT-5. I liked the noise from both of these a lot. The HT and Series One amps are PCB and I've heard of some reliability issues - no more than any other manufacturer though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have the HT-1R. It's kinda' nice, but it is a little dark sounding. I don't use the overdrive switch as it's pretty high gainy. I just crank the gain knob up to 7 on the clean and it gets pretty crunchy. I believe the darkish tone may be due to the stock 8" speaker. I have a Weber lying around, if I get the time (and motivation) I might just throw it in. Seeing as I use my 50th anniversary 1 watt Marshall 800 series amp mostly, it may be a while before I remember 'bout the Weber swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 The Artisan range is very nice: handwired boards and a good range of Vox to Marshall sounds available. I've played the Artisan 15 plenty of times and would have one like a shot. I've also played through the HT-5 combo which is a decent bedroom tube amp with a Fender- Marshall spread available via the ISF control. I've also played through the Series One 45 which is basically a bigger, more controllable HT-5. I liked the noise from both of these a lot. The HT and Series One amps are PCB and I've heard of some reliability issues - no more than any other manufacturer though... I would love to own an Artisan, but they are pricey. Handwired Marshall type sound eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfi Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 The Blackstar range is manufactured by ex Marshall people. The Artisan is a very nice amp. The Club 40 and 60 amps are wonderful amps, if you find a good one. From my experience they have quality issues here and there. I would check out as many as possible to be sure to find a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjkrause84 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I would love to own an Artisan, but they are pricey. Handwired Marshall type sound eh? They're pricey i nthe States but very affordable here in Blighty....they cost about as much as a handwired Vox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 They're pricey i nthe States but very affordable here in Blighty....they cost about as much as a handwired Vox. Kind of like Fenders are expensive in the UK right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yep, what you pay in dollars, we pay in sterling. It's just the currency sign that changes. And £1 = $1.58 just now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark555 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 If any one wants a superb British hand built amp, take a look at Matamp, they are superb and for the high quality you get, the price is very low - boutique build for a lot less money. http://www.matamp.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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