528hemi
196 posts
Mar 13, 2011
9:57 AM
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What do you guys think about the Fatdog 1A and 2A amps?
I am very handy and can build my own amp given a kit.
Would you choose a 2x10 or 2x12 for the 2A kit?
Why do we not hear much about this amp? Is it mostly because of marketing and because Fatdog is not pushing very hard on the sales pitch?
For about 600.00 for a Fatdog 2A with 2x12 combo with Cabinet, it is very compelling.
You could even pick and choose if you want a cabinet or you could even use your own speakers as well.
check out the link below.
http://fatdogamps.harmonicagear.com/prices.html
528hemi
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bonedog569
248 posts
Mar 13, 2011
11:22 AM
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I haven't heard their amps but it seems like a fair shake and the stereo class A 6L6's should be a pretty cool set up. I built the Lone Wolf 6L6se http://www.lwharpamps.com/proj6l6se.html and I spent a bit less than that If memory serves, and I am really happy with it. The lone wolf forum is a really good place for DIY harp amp advice - though some of those guys are here too.
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Last Edited by on Mar 13, 2011 11:23 AM
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strawwoodclaw
221 posts
Mar 13, 2011
12:01 PM
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there is a fat dog 4x10 on ebay UK for sale now.
it has four 6v6 I think it is like 4 x 5 watt amps put together making it 20 watts size & weight of a Bassman
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Matzen
63 posts
Mar 13, 2011
2:51 PM
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@bonedog569: Cool looking amp! Did you build it in an old suitcase?
I was going to start building one myself, but decided to save a little coin (I've been layed off)and pick up the VHT Special 6. When I get some more cash, I try my hand at building one!
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joshnat
118 posts
Mar 13, 2011
3:10 PM
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I had a 2x10 2A for several years and enjoyed it. The only downside was that it really wasn't loud enough to gig with. Robbie Reynolds, the builder, is a great guy and very responsive. If I were considering a 2A I would definitely go for the 2x12 but make sure it suits your needs in terms of volume and tone first.
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colynjames
1 post
May 18, 2011
7:45 PM
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Just FYI, Robbie has build this things for tone. The stock speakers need to be broken in to realize the best fat tone, but it sounds great out of the crate. If you are worried about volume, just mic it. In today's world of modern PA equipment, there is no reason to have guys cranking all their amps for these small room gigs. Smaller amps with quality tone make for a much better listening experience.
In my opinion, tone rules. You can always add a mic and run it to the PA. If you must have extreme volume from your amp, this isn't your amp...but it is a great one. Consider what you really want and make your purchase accordingly.
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bluzmn
20 posts
May 19, 2011
5:07 AM
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I have a Fat Dog 1A and I love it; IMHO, it's one of the best (if not THE best) sounding harp-specific amps available. I'm eagerly saving my pennies up to buy a 2A kit. The price is fantastic as well! My Model 1A is from a period of time when Robbie was including a line out; I can plug into the PA and be louder than everyone else. Robbie has come to the conclusion that the speaker contributes a lot to the overall tone of an amp, and tone is what's most important to him, so he prefers his amps to be mic'd through the PA. So, he no longer offers a line out on his amps, but he'd be glad to tell you how to install one.
If tone is what's important to you, this is the amp for you.
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