CCV vs Atomica

[braintheory]

So how do the two compare? I've only played the Atomica and it was an awesome amp, but a bit dark and not aggressive enough for my tastes. I AB'ed it with a late 70's Marshall that for my tastes sounded better. Is the CCV more aggressive and brighter? Do they sound that different from each other or are they pretty similar? Also, how does the Old BItch Compare?

 

[joepete77]

So how do the two compare? I've only played the Atomica and it was an awesome amp, but a bit dark and not aggressive enough for my tastes. I AB'ed it with a late 70's Marshall that for my tastes sounded better. Is the CCV more aggressive and brighter? Do they sound that different from each other or are they pretty similar? Also, how does the Old BItch Compare?

Wow, that goes against what I have noticed in the clips. One thing I liked about that hg Jose Marshall mods mark did was that they weren't overly dark like many of today's boutique amps although they has the ability to dial in more bass if desired. They also still retained a lot of the Marshall goodness in voicing. I really dislike the blanket of low mids that darkens up so many of these Marshall style amps these days. Marks demo of the atomica, although I wish it had more dry clips sounded really nice and impressive. The CCv always sounded way more modern and voiced farther from Marshall style then a hg Jose which is why I preferred the Jose I onece owned. The only thing that kept me from ordering an atomica was that the cosmetics and plastic faceplate and logo looked cheap , the changeof brand transformers aslo had me wondering with the fact they came with different transformers after George spent yrs saying how his spec'd hoeyboer's were best, or mercurys , besides this they still seemed to sound nice so I am on the fence about getting either an old bitch or an atomica.

 

[joepete77]

I know that chippy s clips seemed kickass if u are into that 8os era tone. I am sure it can so much more. I dont care if circuit is changed or not, chippys old bitch tones sounded great!!! To my ears, even better then Doug's shure modded jmp's which can sound dark

 

[metalmaniac93]

The Atomica can get aggressive, is far from dark IMO, and can do heavy stuff if needed. It all depends on how it is dialed in. That said, I will most likely be selling the Atomica when I get my 1983 Marshall 2203 KK++ mod back from Dan sometime in October.

 

[braintheory]

The Atomica can get aggressive, is far from dark IMO, and can do heavy stuff if needed. It all depends on how it is dialed in. That said, I will most likely be selling the Atomica when I get my 1983 Marshall 2203 KK++ mod back from Dan sometime in October.

I agree that the Atomica can be aggressive, but the Marshall I played after was just inherently more raw and aggressive and open. I guess it wasn't really dark perse, but I generally prefer brighter amps. Also, like you said, it can definitely be heavy even with low output pickups.

 

[metalmaniac93]

The Atomica can get aggressive, is far from dark IMO, and can do heavy stuff if needed. It all depends on how it is dialed in. That said, I will most likely be selling the Atomica when I get my 1983 Marshall 2203 KK++ mod back from Dan sometime in October.

I agree that the Atomica can be aggressive, but the Marshall I played after was just inherently more raw and aggressive and open. I guess it wasn't really dark perse, but I generally prefer brighter amps. Also, like you said, it can definitely be heavy even with low output pickups.

We all have our preferences!!!

 

[glip22]

The Atomica can get aggressive, is far from dark IMO, and can do heavy stuff if needed. It all depends on how it is dialed in. That said, I will most likely be selling the Atomica when I get my 1983 Marshall 2203 KK++ mod back from Dan sometime in October.

I agree that the Atomica can be aggressive, but the Marshall I played after was just inherently more raw and aggressive and open. I guess it wasn't really dark perse, but I generally prefer brighter amps. Also, like you said, it can definitely be heavy even with low output pickups.

We all have our preferences!!!

It's tough to AB amps at loud volumes. Seems like one amp sounds great. Plug into another and its great. Go back to the other and it sounds like shit Tomorrow it sounds good again until I plug into the other.

 

[metalmaniac93]

The Atomica can get aggressive, is far from dark IMO, and can do heavy stuff if needed. It all depends on how it is dialed in. That said, I will most likely be selling the Atomica when I get my 1983 Marshall 2203 KK++ mod back from Dan sometime in October.

I agree that the Atomica can be aggressive, but the Marshall I played after was just inherently more raw and aggressive and open. I guess it wasn't really dark perse, but I generally prefer brighter amps. Also, like you said, it can definitely be heavy even with low output pickups.

We all have our preferences!!!

It's tough to AB amps at loud volumes. Seems like one amp sounds great. Plug into another and its great. Go back to the other and it sounds like shit Tomorrow it sounds good again until I plug into the other.

I hate when that happens!!!

 

[metalmaniac93]

Guys - I may have a CCV coming soon so I will A/B them.

In the meantime, I just took a quick clip of the Atomica on the 2nd gain mode...very VH-ish.

Let me know what you think.

I always play in the 2nd Diode Clipping Mode. More open sounding!!! Your clip sounds somewhat VHish!! V30s correct?

 

[braintheory]

The Atomica can get aggressive, is far from dark IMO, and can do heavy stuff if needed. It all depends on how it is dialed in. That said, I will most likely be selling the Atomica when I get my 1983 Marshall 2203 KK++ mod back from Dan sometime in October.

I agree that the Atomica can be aggressive, but the Marshall I played after was just inherently more raw and aggressive and open. I guess it wasn't really dark perse, but I generally prefer brighter amps. Also, like you said, it can definitely be heavy even with low output pickups.

We all have our preferences!!!

It's tough to AB amps at loud volumes. Seems like one amp sounds great. Plug into another and its great. Go back to the other and it sounds like shit Tomorrow it sounds good again until I plug into the other.

This happens to me all the time. It just goes to show that some amps aren't as great as you initially may have thought. When I played the Cameron Atomica I also AB'ed it with a Diezel Hagen, and the Atomica sounded MUCH better, but had I not done the AB comparison I probably would have thought the Hagen was incredible. I wish there was also a Herbert or VH4 at the time too. It would be pretty shocking if I did an AB comparison with the Herbert and also found the Herbert to sound worse.

 

[metalmaniac93]

Guys - I may have a CCV coming soon so I will A/B them.

In the meantime, I just took a quick clip of the Atomica on the 2nd gain mode...very VH-ish.

Let me know what you think.

I always play in the 2nd Diode Clipping Mode. More open sounding!!! Your clip sounds somewhat VHish!! V30s correct?

Yup, v30s ... I really love this amp

It is a great amp!! I tried it with V30s and I could not get along with it. It sounds great with the G12H30s (70th Annys) in the Cameron cab, CL80 and the 70th Anny's in the Cameron Cab (X-Pattern), and it really rocks through the Marshall BHW with Heritage 55s and 75s (55s on bottom)!!

 

[Suhr]

I know that chippy s clips seemed kickass if u are into that 8os era tone. I am sure it can so much more. I dont care if circuit is changed or not, chippys old bitch tones sounded great!!! To my ears, even better then Doug's shure modded jmp's which can sound dark

At least spell my name correctly

 

[LP Freak]

That's the problem around here....you never know who's lurking.

 

[glip22]

That's the problem around here....you never know who's lurking.

John has a sick sense of humor. He's one of the Dudes which is very cool. Even his staff has to have talks with him and tell him to chill out. He can get off the hook sometimes

 

[Suhr]

That's the problem around here....you never know who's lurking.

John has a sick sense of humor. He's one of the Dudes which is very cool. Even his staff has to have talks with him and tell him to chill out. He can get off the hook sometimes

Chill out? I'm always chill....

 

[IntenseJim]

You are crazy man.

 

[Mailman1971]

It's tough to AB amps at loud volumes. Seems like one amp sounds great. Plug into another and its great. Go back to the other and it sounds like shit Tomorrow it sounds good again until I plug into the other.

Thats the truth x100!!

 

[splawner]

Guys - I may have a CCV coming soon so I will A/B them.

In the meantime, I just took a quick clip of the Atomica on the 2nd gain mode...very VH-ish.

Let me know what you think.

Sounds killer I just got mine and am blown away...Now i see what you guys were talking about...Amp is killer for sure

 

[splawner]

Guys - I may have a CCV coming soon so I will A/B them.

In the meantime, I just took a quick clip of the Atomica on the 2nd gain mode...very VH-ish.

Let me know what you think.

Sounds killer I just got mine and am blown away...Now i see what you guys were talking about...Amp is killer for sure

Awesome dude, congrats!!!!

Thanks I am really digging this amp...

 

[metalmaniac93]

Guys - I may have a CCV coming soon so I will A/B them.

In the meantime, I just took a quick clip of the Atomica on the 2nd gain mode...very VH-ish.

Let me know what you think.

Sounds killer I just got mine and am blown away...Now i see what you guys were talking about...Amp is killer for sure

Awesome dude, congrats!!!!

Thanks I am really digging this amp...

Killer!!! It does rock!!