Komet

[playloudd308]

Ok, im looking at buying a komet but dont want to buy one unplayed. Does anyone know where i can try one out in north carolina?

Also, anyone have one? How does it react to playing? Any other info would be great.

Thanks!

[chimeboss]

Which Komet are you interested in?
There are 4 models 3 of which are still being built

Komet 60- Trainwreck Engineered
Komet 80- Trainwreck Engineered (no longer being made afik)
Komet KF 50- Trainwreck Engineered
Komet Constellation- Komet Engineered

In general terms the 60 has Vox/Hiwatt/Marshall leanings
The 80 has what the 60 has with tighter bottom end and more headroom with its KT88 power tubes. Bigger footprint.
The KF 50 is more Wreckish in character more aggressive than the 60 and is a Marshall killer
The Costellation has Vox/Wreck vibe

Remember this is a broad overview.

Hope this helps

[playloudd308]

i was actually looking at the 60 but the kf is what i expected the 60 to sound like. How much is it and do you have idea where i could buy one or read more about it?

[908ssp]

I would recommend the Gear page as there a many owners on that forum but it is down right now and for a couple more days probably. The owner of Komet visits there regularly. I have played a Komet 60 and a Constellation fine amps not my cup of tea. All their amps are very expensive $3000 plus.

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/

[chimeboss]

While your waiting for the Gear Page to get going I suggest a call to the guys at Komet

Very accessible and friendly folk and what better a place to start your query.


Contact info can be found at www.kometamps.com

And remember if you go with a Trainwreck Engineered Komet amp Kenny appreciates your business too!

[playloudd308]

I am a regular poster on TGP but it has been down all week i feel lost without it

[908ssp]

I am a regular poster on TGP but it has been down all week i feel lost without it

They set up a special temporary place for TGP guys on the BAM site. just go to the normal TGP site and there is a link.

[doctord02]

FWIW, the KF-50 (if still available, it was a limited run) was over $5k. I was number 9 on the waiting list when I decided I just cant play around with that kind of money.

As a side note, I find it interesting that not many people have said a hell of a lot about the KF-50 after they shipped, and at least one person, a poster here , sold his shortly after getting it. No clips have been posted that I'm aware of. Leads me to believe that as nice as they are, they still arent the same as the Express...

[chimeboss]

Actually the KF 50 Limited with the custom hardwood headbox and selected NOS tubes was a limited run.
Something tells me the people who bought those works of art dont get out much hence the lack of feedback in a real world gigging context. I could be wrong though.

Komet is going to offer the KF 50 in a tolex box for less cost than the Limited.
There will be clips.

[playloudd308]

i didnt know it was actually the LTD, i wasnt willing to pay the extra 1300 for a hardwood box that i could make myself.

[Allynmey]

I'm looking forward to the clips!

Allynmey

[Allynmey]

Anyone know someone who can make a Komet 60 style chassis? 1/8 inch thick with corner bolt anchors? Komboking isn't taking too many special orders due to family health issues and I don't want to add to his problems.

Allynmey

[playloudd308]

Edit: sorry

[doctord02]

Some folks just aint got common sense nor manners...

[mikeyg]

I got a chance to play a KF50 alongside my Wreck Express clone. The KF50 sounds closer to an actual Marshall. Massive low end. The KF50 is a huge, ballsy, aggressive Marshally sound. The cleans were good too, but I wasn't paying them much attention.

For playing lead though, I can't see anything dethroning my Wreck clone.

I own a Constellation too. It's a thicker sound. More gain. Cleans are Voxy. Not a ton of headroom. But with a Les Paul, it's a fantastic rock tone.

According to Ultrasound, the distributor, there's only one KF50 Limited left.