Chillamp 100

Head 100w lamps all based on the Hiwatt DR103. Point by point, made in France.
-2 Entries bright (hi / lo)
-2 Normal inputs (hi / lo)
-SETTINGS: normal gain / bright gain / bass / treble / mid / presence / master
-Fx loop
4/8/16 ohm switch-
Hp-output
-A little less than 20kg
-Amplified with the EL34

UTILIZATION

It is difficult to find more simple. Here there is no misery seek with 4700 switches, knobs useless but a willingness to plug & play, the vintage way. This does not preclude shape his sound at will.

SOUNDS

I play in groups of pop and rock, but requires professional I have to be versatile. It's been quite a few years I turn undergoing the vagaries of backline halls and festivals but it allowed me to test almost everything that is done in low amplification. It has often made me moan because of things that sound not, and fortunately occasionally made happy by the presence of a vintage svt, svtII, a sunn, a HIWATT and plenty of other fun stacks lamp.

And my fond memories of v4b, HIWATT 100 and 100 bassman directed me to a 100w head to enjoy an amp used in good yield. Upon reflection, consultation forums, opinions and advice of friends and observation conditions of manufacture of most of the major brands it seemed obvious to turn to Chillbass. Because it is not yucky to have the opportunity to have custom handmade gear.

I enjoyed 2 weeks scenic residence and 3 concerts with erevan tusk to have a real opinion, because it is necessary to test the material situation. In the case group, and interference from a front. I now use with: my PB japan 80s, my JB U.S. mounted flat nets, and my thunderbird. Connected to a Chillbass 2x15, 2x12 Chillbass, SVT 410HLF svt 610 and svt 810 (not all at the same time, obviously).

Whatever the config, and fingers or pick I always feel like a terrible grain, dynamic and a huge margin volume. And instantly take me to Herbie Flowers, Paul Jackson, Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones and Nick Oliveri (less good as they of course ^ ^). It is possible to make cruncher with good hearing protection ....

OVERALL OPINION

I am delighted with my choice and would do it again without hesitation. It's super cam and is among the best amps I've used. Luckily it's mine!
Pros:-sounds
- Power / weight ratio
-Quality circuit components and point by point
It look, because it was I who chose
-Direct contact with the manufacturer, a real plus!
-Smile of his sound engineer
-Curiosity and acquiescence colleagues
-Quality / price ratio
Cons:
-The pain of not having immediately That said, it is very clear on this subject and delivery has been met.

"These amps are 100% lamp, mounted and wired" point by point "on hand to observe the tradition of pure light amplification for a pure and typical.
All components are selected for their quality and durability (Mallory, Nichicon, etc.).
Patterns of these amps are the DR103 to 100 (4 EL34).
The changes compared to the original are, first, the change of all components. Transformers are custom made for Chillbass.
Result: the most clear sound pure and faithful market without forgetting all the heat lamps.
With the amps Chillbass you will have a material character, built to last! "
I do not put that 9 is a bit heavy ...

UTILIZATION

Very simple to use, be careful to follow the rules of "warm" to spare lamps, but nothing of the usual for any amp lamp. The manual guides the neophyte perfectly ...
Sound, everything sounds great to 12pm.

SOUNDS

it is very pure, bright, airy, yet very distinct punchy at the attacks and heavy bass level. Never had a gear like that. The message is very clear sound, never rough and never be cold.
Connected to the 2x15 classic of the same brand is amazing.
From rock to funk, slap or mediate, it works great.

OVERALL OPINION

Chillbass a brand to discover the premium tariffs well studied, it is French and it is very good!