SonicCord

[itastelikechick]

I called a music store on the east coast (they had a used SonicCord Bantam for sale) and the guy told me that SonicCord went out of business. Has anyone heard if this is true or not? I'm really hoping to get ahold of a Toad...

[ericb]

I called a music store on the east coast (they had a used SonicCord Bantam for sale) and the guy told me that SonicCord went out of business. Has anyone heard if this is true or not? I'm really hoping to get ahold of a Toad...


Hey there, go to http://www.soniccord.com/index.html contact them and find out if it's true! It's the only way. Good luck

Eric

[Jon C]

I had one at one point and while it was a cool and good sounding amp, I was not at all impressed with the internal build quality, lots of wire nuts etc. that just didn't seem right for use in an amp.

[itastelikechick]

Sent an email yesterday but haven't gotten a reply yet. I also called and just got an answering machine.

[Jon Silberman]

I had one at one point and while it was a cool and good sounding amp, I was not at all impressed with the internal build quality, lots of wire nuts etc. that just didn't seem right for use in an amp.
Jon, is it possible the builder deliberately "broke the rules" intending to produce a cool, good sounding, unique amp?

I admit I know next to nothing on topic like wire nuts in amps, just asking. Thanks.

[itastelikechick]

I'm just wondering if this guy was on-track or it's just a rumour, or he was trying to increase demand for this amp?

[Jon C]

Jon, is it possible the builder deliberately "broke the rules" intending to produce a cool, good sounding, unique amp?

I admit I know next to nothing on topic like wire nuts in amps, just asking. Thanks.

Jon,

it is possible, but when I showed photos to some experienced amp techs looking for some advice on another issue, they brought up the subject and pointed out the wire nuts: they were surprised at the lead dress and the safety issues that vibration of wire nuts could lead to. I took a bunch of them out and soldered and shrink wrapped those connections I could get to. It sounded just as good when the leads were properly soldered and insulated. I sold it for more than I paid for it, so no problem in any case. It was definitely a good sounding amp, but IMO not because of the wire nuts. :eek:

jc

[Driver]

unfortunately, yes it is true. i got in touch with stephen, and he's moved on. he'll still be around to repair one of his amps, but he's not trying to focus on building an amp for the public anymore. he did mention that he is still building amps for pros though. but i'm pretty sure they're all custom built, made-to-order stuff now. it's a shame, because he's a great guy, and he had a good philosophy of building great sounding amps for working musicians, so he kept the price reasonable.

[MikeyG]

I have a Bantam. Unusual sounding amp. Not as bright as I'd like. Cranked up it's sorta boogieish. takes pedals great ... agree on the construction quality. Some parts of it look like they're thrown together with whatever was on hand at the time, like those metal light switch housing covers.....