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Post by fishman on Feb 28, 2006 12:46:10 GMT -7
Could some one explain the differences between a MAZ 38 and a MAZ 38 studio deluxe. I am looking to get a 1-12 combo and there are choices, I have checked the reviews on HC and they really don;t tell what the differences are. I like the reviews on HC for the studio deluxe and I am leaning in that direction.It seems that the studio deluxes are no longer made, when were they discontinued? Any help will be appericated. thanks ..Mike .... Seems I should have posted here in the first place instead of the "ask the experts" forum, its the folks who own these that are the "experts"..again any input is appericiated...
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Feb 28, 2006 13:51:19 GMT -7
I am not sure of all the differences, but I do know that the Maz 38 SR has the cut control that the Studio did not. The cut control is one of the most useful features you will find anywhere. How you set it in relation to the treble and mids makes this amp go from Fenderish to Voxish. I think there might be some real good technical info regarding the evolution of the Studio to the Sr on the Dr Z website.
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Feb 28, 2006 15:11:12 GMT -7
The "new" MAZ38 SR and the "old" MAZ38 are almost not the same amp, in my opinion. I think the new SR is better in every way. The MAZ38 was a great amp; just ask Buddy W. The SR, however, is just as the Doctor describes it...."more" of everything. It has more harmonic complexity, slightly more gain, larger transformers for a wider bandwidth and better lows, the Maz Jr's phase inverter design, and no negative feedback. The master volume works so well on this amp for a reason- the "cut" control. I was always very skeptical of master volumes until I played the SR. Most amps get darker, colder, and generally less "fun" to play as you turn the master down. Not so on the SR (and MAZ JR too), because you can turn up the cut control and restore the lost sparkle and feel. Also, if you're leaning toward a MAZ, allow me to make one more recommendation: the NR (non-reverb) model. I recently had the chance to A/B test the NR vs. the reverb equipped model, and the NR has even "more" of all the good stuff- harmonic complexity, touch sensitivity, gain, low end, etc. If you need reverb or delay the NR has a built in effects loop. Plus, it's cheaper!
Good luck, PDW
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