18 Watt MojoTone Kit Build With Conversion To JCM800 Circuitry:

[Inspector #20]

Robert, you should go play an Origin before spending the money. And if you do buy one I would get a used one from GC. They usually have lots of them.

Good advice...

I have played through a couple and they need a TS-9 to really work for me...which I have...

 

[Cadorman]

You could always get a DSL20HR for $500.

 

[Inspector #20]

You could always get a DSL20HR for $500.

I did look at those, but I feel like the Origin may be more sonically versatile and it seems like it might be built a little better...????

 

[Cadorman]

I think they are built in the same factory. Sonically, I find my 50 watt jmp clone to be way more versatile, but that's just me.

 

[syscokid]

It doesn't seem like Robert will be building an amp in the near future anymore...

 

[Inspector #20]

It doesn't seem like Robert will be building an amp in the near future anymore...

Maybe not right now, but I think I can achieve my lightweight goals even on my newly limited budget....

 

[Inspector #20]

I think they are built in the same factory. Sonically, I find my 50 watt jmp clone to be way more versatile, but that's just me.

That's a good one too....

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

So, I am sitting here pondering my options at getting a head/cab up and running ASAP.

At this point, getting the weight reduced is priority #1. I have to pick up my DSL40C, turn it sideways and "walk" it into my trunk, laying it back down on the trunk floor. A head and lighter cabinet would help me reduce continued aggravation to my old SI joint injury.

Current budget is $600.00

So, working within that amount, I could convert the DSL40C to a head with one of Mission Engineering's cabinets for about $250.00.

The $229.00 VHT mahogany, finger-joint 2x12 (empty) cabinet is almost identical to the dimensions of the DSL40C, so it will fit into my trunk easily, and with Neodymium speakers, weight is less than 30 pounds total.

Of course, after that swap, I have a DSL40C hus laying about, and with my wife's office now in my studio, I am out of storage space, so logistics have to be considered too.

Another option would be to buy the Origin 50H outright for $499.00 and use one of the band's Germino 4x12's on a temporary basis. These cabs are already in the rehearsal space and moving them is not necessary.

I could then return both DSL40C's to stock tubes and speakers and sell them both, eventually using the proceeds to get the VHT mahogany 2x12 cabinet.

Hmmmm.....

If you have access to the Origin 50H for that price do it .
Because I paid more for mine.
Cheers

 

[Inspector #20]

If you have access to the Origin 50H for that price do it .
Because I paid more for mine.
Cheers

I think 50 watts is overkill for what I am doing honestly....

 

[Inspector #20]

What does the right hand speaker plug rating mean on the back of the Origin 50H???

That a pair of 16ohm speakers could be used, as in 32ohms between the pair????

 

[Cadorman]

What does the right hand speaker plug rating mean on the back of the Origin 50H???

That a pair of 16ohm speakers could be used, as in 32ohms between the pair????

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If you run a single 16 ohm cab you use the left jack. If you run a single 8 ohm cab use the middle jack. If you run 2 16 ohm cabs use the middle and right jacks.

 

[Inspector #20]

If you run a single 16 ohm cab you use the left jack. If you run a single 8 ohm cab use the middle jack. If you run 2 16 ohm cabs use the middle and right jacks.

Ok, that makes sense now...

 

[Inspector #20]

I've been doing OK with a 40 watt tube Marshall...I wonder if this 20 watt Origin will be adequate, or should I go 50 watt???

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

I think 50 watts is overkill for what I am doing honestly....

Yes it is a 20 H would do the job and a bit cheaper, and to me they sound the same but the 20 will give up the goods quicker than the 50

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

What does the right hand speaker plug rating mean on the back of the Origin 50H???

That a pair of 16ohm speakers could be used, as in 32ohms between the pair????

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It just means you plug both 16 ohm cabs into the 8 ohm ports.

 

[Cadorman]

The 50 watt is going to have a better deep end. Plus you can always use the power reduction feature if you need to cut back.

 

[eSGEe]

Have you ever tried 1 of these?

The amp sounds killer and is 15 watts. 15 watts can be very loud depending on the speaker.
* It's not the wattage that makes the amp loud, it's the efficiency of the speaker.
The Orange 1X12 is a really sweet sounding cab.

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2.
The Orange OR15 is the same amp as a Tiny Terror, with an effects loop added.

I have one of these..........................................

add a reverb and RUN IT INTO A 12" speaker and its STUPID GOOD for less money than dinner for 2 at Outback steakhouse

 

[eSGEe]

oh come on that WAS helpful................

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

I've been doing OK with a 40 watt tube Marshall...I wonder if this 20 watt Origin will be adequate, or should I go 50 watt???

The only reason I went 50 is because of standing next to Scott’s cymbals, and not being able to hear myself very well, this was happening to often (every time we played) that I felt the clearer punch of the 50 watt Origin would cut better,
and it did, and I was able to hear what I was doing, and the big plus is it’s a very quiet rig.
Cheers

 

[Cadorman]

oh come on that WAS helpful................

Outback still exists? Where are they? What about Hooters.