JohnRoberts said:
If the Pultec has a desirable characteristic signature sound because of the specific transformer designs, and a clone accurately replicates that signature sound, making and selling a clone for less money has merit.
It would be useful to null a precise clone with an original unit to see how close the copy comes to the real deal.
JR
He's already has very good success doing that with his API/Melcor preamp and 1176 versions (won't go so far as to call them clones)
What about if it's not your IP? There is a company that from all accounts owns the IP and the Trademark name. I am not even remotely sure how that plays out. On one hand the IP and Tech is well over 50 years old but on the other hand it looks close right down to the color. Sure they added a couple of more eq points but how much of an issue is it or is it one of those the IP has been in the market place so long that it wouldn't matter?
IP on Pultec is public domain at this point, trademark is not.
CJ said:
Pucho, you going to Namm?
Why yes I will be there. I am working the show. at I forget our booth number... Am I doing recon in my moments away?