What is the point of non-Egnater amps?

[RockStarNick]

I was convinced - or should I say - I was trying to convince myself for a LONG time, that my ONE amp was enough for me.

But after really playing Matt's Mod50, and putting it thru it's paces, I realized that there really isn't any tonal compromise whatsoever with the Eggy. And it just made my Bogner REALLY feel like a one trick pony. Maybe two tricks.

Don't get me wrong. It had a stellar clean and a great overdrive. but sometimes, I want a mild crunch. Sometimes, I want to make believe I can shred. Sometimes, I feel like playing some metal riffs.

Enter, the Mod50.

 

[jkdsteve]

WOT...but if this did Dual Channels

 

[aeroic]

My M4 has made me a different person,


She and I might get married.

You're going to marry your M4?

And make E2's on their honeymoon.

I was guessing the E2 might be the "third wheel" on the honeymoon. Become your mistress .

Eric

 

[broknstuff]

WOT...but if this did Dual Channels

Reminds me of a Rebel that could take modules!

 

[richedie]

I love Egnater, the choices and couldn't see changing but we are not all the same. I have a friend who toured for years and is a phenomenal player in every respect. These days he is happy playing his old JCM 800 and some pedals, does hundreds of gigs with that rig alone! That makes him happy and he has played my MOD 50 but still prefers his 800 and few other heads. He says it sounds the most organic and is the most reactive to him. Everyone is different and I try not to judge people.

 

[broknstuff]

oh damnn JKD I just saw the thread over on mts and realized that's yours! Son of a bitch, what a smokin deal ! So for the price of a used randall module you got a module and a rm20. You can now officially post if there's ever a thread called "post your ridiculously good deals".

What's the weight on that thing? Only the rm100s can be modded to take 2 channels right? Either way man, con-fricken-grats. I'd be giddy as hell getting such a steal.

 

[3 Mile Stone]

I feel it y'all!!! Ain't it the best thing?

 

[jkdsteve]

oh damnn JKD I just saw the thread over on mts and realized that's yours! Son of a bitch, what a smokin deal ! So for the price of a used randall module you got a module and a rm20. You can now officially post if there's ever a thread called "post your ridiculously good deals".

What's the weight on that thing? Only the rm100s can be modded to take 2 channels right? Either way man, con-fricken-grats. I'd be giddy as hell getting such a steal.

Was 'just' the head tho' (the Scary is the one I have FS)...very light, definately a portable amp!

 

[Qweklain]

Wow... I was debating on getting an M4 or a TriAxis... but after reading this thread, I'm finding it almost completely pointless in getting a TriAxis, at least for now. I will end up getting the re-release of the VHT GP3 preamp, but the M4, after reading this, seems to be the fucking bomb!!

 

[jlbaxe]

Wow... I was debating on getting an M4 or a TriAxis... but after reading this thread, I'm finding it almost completely pointless in getting a TriAxis, at least for now. I will end up getting the re-release of the VHT GP3 preamp, but the M4, after reading this, seems to be the fucking bomb!!

i bought 2 M4's and i have a mesa mkIII and (carvin quad x (packed away) i sold all my other amps and pre amps. a whole rack of ADA MP-1 MP-2 MQ-1 ada 200w microtube amp and all ada effects,ART, roland, carvin power amp furman PQ3 and stuff i cant even remember. the only thing good about that gear was i made more on it all then i ever spent Im still have a 20 space rack filled

I bet after u sit down with a triaxis and "try" to program it u could have dialed in a module and been jam'n for awhile with class A sound and AAA TONE

it saved me from buying every amp i wanted, now if i could just walk into guitar center and not buy anymore one-of guitars but on the bright side i have more room for guitars without all those big bulky amps

 

[guitarslinger]

Wow... I was debating on getting an M4 or a TriAxis... but after reading this thread, I'm finding it almost completely pointless in getting a TriAxis, at least for now. I will end up getting the re-release of the VHT GP3 preamp, but the M4, after reading this, seems to be the fucking bomb!!

FWIW,

I have:

M4 dual
M4 single
VHT GP-3
Mesa Triaxis (sold it)
many other high end preamps.



I liked the Triaxis more than the GP-3, and I'm a VHT fanboy.

I like the M4 Dual more than every other preamp I've owned. Seriously, it pwns!

 

[Qweklain]

FWIW,

I have:

M4 dual
M4 single
VHT GP-3
Mesa Triaxis (sold it)
many other high end preamps.



I liked the Triaxis more than the GP-3, and I'm a VHT fanboy.

I like the M4 Dual more than every other preamp I've owned. Seriously, it pwns!

Oh I know you have lots of preamps sir. I had a GP3 and loved absolutely everything about it, though I didn't dabble on the lead channel much as I couldn't stop playing the rhythm channel. That's why I'll be getting one when they re-release it... end of this year or beginning of next year, can't remember what Marcus told me.

I'm pretty sure I'll be getting an M4 when I'm done throwing money on my truck (temporarily) since there will be tons of tones and options. Plus I hear each module in itself is versatile and easy to dial in, although I like tweaking!

 

[AdamB]

What a thread! Bruce should link to this off the Egnater site, haha!

But yeah, i love Egnater. I couldn't be happier, and i really do agree with 'you don't need another amp', maybe another Eggie, but hey, they're the best!

What really appealed to me is the modular idea, like i guess it appealed to a lot of us hear, and as i was constantly on the search for 'THAT' sound, like rock star nick said, you only have to shell out for a new module instead of a whole new head. Looking back, i probably would have gone for a mod 100, instead of the 50, but funds permitting at the time, i couldn't be happier. And when the E2 is here, well, problem solved

Can't wait! E2 E2 E2

Egnater

 

[Jeff Hilligan]

What a thread! Bruce should link to this off the Egnater site, haha!

But yeah, i love Egnater. I couldn't be happier, and i really do agree with 'you don't need another amp', maybe another Eggie, but hey, they're the best!

What really appealed to me is the modular idea, like i guess it appealed to a lot of us hear, and as i was constantly on the search for 'THAT' sound, like rock star nick said, you only have to shell out for a new module instead of a whole new head. Looking back, i probably would have gone for a mod 100, instead of the 50, but funds permitting at the time, i couldn't be happier. And when the E2 is here, well, problem solved

Can't wait! E2 E2 E2

Egnater

great Idea I gonna make it happen!

 

[jlbaxe]

I'm still in the honeymoon phase, being that I just got an M4 about 2-3 weeks ago, so I won't talk out of school yet.

I was waiting for the Rebel to come out and somehow my impatience turned into an M4 with
four modules and the purchase of two 1x12 cabs.

What I can say is that, so far, I am very impressed by the modules' ability to emulate the juju of the amps they represent. I have never played a vintage Super Lead, but I have played a 1968 Super Bass at ear bleeding levels. I know what Jimmy Page sounds like, too. Even with 6L6s and 1x12 cabs, I can hear and "feel" the sound as if it WAS a Super Lead based off of what I've heard. The other modules follow suit, as well. It has satisfied my want for the Fender Clean/Marshall/Soldano Overdrive amp that SO many players want and so many amps claim.

I admit, I have gone through many other amps to arrive here, and sold those amps for seemingly for either (1) boredom, (2) didn't like a channel, or (3) stupidity. I went Egnater to cure my GAS.

The only rig more versatile in my opinion would be having a Twin, Deluxe, SLO, 1959SLP, AC-30, etc.

That said, the one problem the Egnater brings (unwittingly) to me is I'd LOVE to have a correct speaker/cab for each module: JBLs for T/D; Celestion Blues for VX, Greenbacks for SL, EVM 12L for COD, etc.

Maybe Egnater should make a 4x12 cab consisting of those speakers and others wired where you can access/assign to modules one at a time, if wanted. Blues for Vox, JBL for Fender, etc., all in a 4x12 package--like four mini 1x12s. That would be crazy...

there is a company that makes a rack midi switching unit that takes 3 heads and 2 cab out puts for hot switching from amp to cab. this opion gives you one amp in and to either cab. if they make a unit with one input and 4 out put midi switching then you could put 4 speakers in a cab and wire them to 4 individual inputs,then make a 4 cable snake. Im running 2 M4's so 2 units and 2 4x12 cabs. Problem solved i will post how it works when it arrives

 

[Jakem]

I'm interested in M4 preamp now so thanks to you all at RT and HRI! I don't think Egnater has a distributor in Finland so what's the nearest country with an Egnater distributor? Gene, how would you compare a Triaxis and a M4 (with the modules you have)?

Jaakko

 

[Jeff Hilligan]

I'm interested in M4 preamp now so thanks to you all at RT and HRI! I don't think Egnater has a distributor in Finland so what's the nearest country with an Egnater distributor? Gene, how would you compare a Triaxis and a M4 (with the modules you have)?

Jaakko

We sell international direct thru the amplounge.

 

[gtr31]

What is the price on the M4 ?

it was 400 unloaded . any news on new pricing .
M4
Modules

 

[guitarslinger]

I'm interested in M4 preamp now so thanks to you all at RT and HRI! I don't think Egnater has a distributor in Finland so what's the nearest country with an Egnater distributor? Gene, how would you compare a Triaxis and a M4 (with the modules you have)?

Jaakko

Triaxis = one of the better preamps I've owned. I'd say top 5 easily out of 20 preamps.

M4 = the best.

Big differences =

1. Triaxis has some really shitty sounds in it (channels I couldn't use; lead 1 red for example.) unlike the M4, where every channel sounds stellar.
2. Triaxis needs a wall wart to provide phantom power, unlike the M4 which has a 9V tap built in.
3. Triaxis Lead 2 modes sound cool, but they have the inherent design flaw of "bass on zero to sound good". this is a symptom of the ridiculous fender style pre gain tone stack. terrible idea. This is why they had to add the dynamic voice postgain EQ, which IMO sucks!! It doesn't sound good with very many power amps. I had to bypass the dynamic voice and use an external post EQ.
4. The crazy depth of the Triaxis case always pissed me off. It's like 19 inches deep.
5. The Triaxis cleans are good though. as are the M4 cleans.

BTW, I paid a LOT more for my loaded M4 than my Triaxis, but it was worth every penny.

ALL OF THAT said, I would like to own another Triaxis some day because I haven't heard an Egnater module sound like the lead 2 modes

 

[bstaley]

I'm interested in M4 preamp now so thanks to you all at RT and HRI! I don't think Egnater has a distributor in Finland so what's the nearest country with an Egnater distributor? Gene, how would you compare a Triaxis and a M4 (with the modules you have)?

Jaakko

Triaxis = one of the better preamps I've owned. I'd say top 5 easily out of 20 preamps.

M4 = the best.

Big differences =

1. Triaxis has some really shitty sounds in it (channels I couldn't use; lead 1 red for example.) unlike the M4, where every channel sounds stellar.
2. Triaxis needs a wall wart to provide phantom power, unlike the M4 which has a 9V tap built in.
3. Triaxis Lead 2 modes sound cool, but they have the inherent design flaw of "bass on zero to sound good". this is a symptom of the ridiculous fender style pre gain tone stack. terrible idea. This is why they had to add the dynamic voice postgain EQ, which IMO sucks!! It doesn't sound good with very many power amps. I had to bypass the dynamic voice and use an external post EQ.
4. The crazy depth of the Triaxis case always pissed me off. It's like 19 inches deep.
5. The Triaxis cleans are good though. as are the M4 cleans.

BTW, I paid a LOT more for my loaded M4 than my Triaxis, but it was worth every penny.

ALL OF THAT said, I would like to own another Triaxis some day because I haven't heard an Egnater module sound like the lead 2 modes

I own a Triaxis as well as my M4 and I would agree 100%. Now if only Jeff and Bruce would get busy on a Mesa MKIV module...