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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 8, 2007 9:55:29 GMT -7
Wow, this amp is fun! I'm not sure it would work as my "only" amp, but as part of a two headed setup it is going to rock. If I was trying to run it as my only head, I'd probably run the volume considerably tamer so that my guitar volume could roll out most of the saturation. In the two headed setup, I'll be able to run a bit more gain for some incredible sounding guitar solos. And I can even throw in some Hendrix inspired feedback if I get the volume up to noon or above. This is a way loud amp. I don't really see where that is coming from - set up in an A/B with my SRZ-65, the Mazerati GT seems a bit louder. I'm not sure if the tone envelope is fooling me or if it really is louder. I get the identical impression when I A/B with the RXES - the GT seems louder. That has me a little worried just because the last time we played the bass player was whining about my volume. >>I<< thought it was perfect. The GT is not as bright as my other two lead amps either. I recall that from my original Mazerati. Shouldn't be a problem running through the Golds, but if I was trying to run through something that is really warm, like my Blue Dogs, I don't know if I could get enough top end to be happy. But then I like a pretty bright sound. The amp responds really well to my humbucker equipped guitars, but I find I want a whammy bar to wiggle those notes that take off. I haven't tried slide yet, but I'm imagining great things there. I have a project underway that requires some heavy slide work so I'll get a chance to try that shortly. All in all I'm thrilled with this amp. The real test will come when I gig it, but here in the studio it is one rocking tone machine. Nice Job Doc Z!
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Post by Curt on Nov 8, 2007 10:13:17 GMT -7
If you like the SRZ slide tones.....................hang on to your hat when you slide the GT
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 8, 2007 10:54:37 GMT -7
If you like the SRZ slide tones.....................hang on to your hat when you slide the GT OY!
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Post by dock66 on Nov 8, 2007 11:00:13 GMT -7
This is one smokin' GT .
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Post by dizeased on Nov 8, 2007 15:12:06 GMT -7
Does this mean Dr. Z needs to make a Mazerati GT Jr? Thanks for the great clips, benttop. This sounds like a smokin' amp and you've got me gassin' for one now. If you're not using an Airbrake, where on the volume does the dirt start coming in?
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Post by flem on Nov 8, 2007 16:01:02 GMT -7
Does this mean Dr. Z needs to make a Mazerati GT Jr? Thanks for the great clips, benttop. This sounds like a smokin' amp and you've got me gassin' for one now. If you're not using an Airbrake, where on the volume does the dirt start coming in? Not a Maz GT jr, a Carmen Ghia GT!
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Post by Curt on Nov 8, 2007 16:05:19 GMT -7
Does this mean Dr. Z needs to make a Mazerati GT Jr? Thanks for the great clips, benttop. This sounds like a smokin' amp and you've got me gassin' for one now. If you're not using an Airbrake, [glow=red,2,300]where on the volume does the dirt start coming in?[/glow] dB 1
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 8, 2007 17:07:27 GMT -7
Does this mean Dr. Z needs to make a Mazerati GT Jr? Thanks for the great clips, benttop. This sounds like a smokin' amp and you've got me gassin' for one now. If you're not using an Airbrake, where on the volume does the dirt start coming in? GT Jr. already exists. It's called the Ghia. Dirt starts happening at about 9 o'clock on the dial, and by that point I think the amp is wide open. Or at least it seems that way - doesn't get much louder from there up, just more saturation.
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Post by ruger9 on Nov 8, 2007 19:01:35 GMT -7
GT Jr. already exists. It's called the Ghia. Dirt starts happening at about 9 o'clock on the dial, and by that point I think the amp is wide open. Or at least it seems that way - doesn't get much louder from there up, just more saturation. How does it really compare to the Ghia, tone-wise & breakup-wise? I was under the impression that the GT is a higher-gain amp than the regular Maz or Ghia...?
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 8, 2007 20:38:47 GMT -7
GT Jr. already exists. It's called the Ghia. Dirt starts happening at about 9 o'clock on the dial, and by that point I think the amp is wide open. Or at least it seems that way - doesn't get much louder from there up, just more saturation. How does it really compare to the Ghia, tone-wise & breakup-wise? I was under the impression that the GT is a higher-gain amp than the regular Maz or Ghia...? It probably is. I don't have a Ghia, so I can only tell you from the limited exposure I've had to them. And I'd say the Mazerati GT is a bit higher gain.
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Post by Telemanic on Nov 9, 2007 13:17:26 GMT -7
Glad ya like it Benttop! Cool, .... I think youve echoed pretty much my impressions of it exactly. I cant figure the volume either, it seems louder than any Z ive had and is actually as loud as my vintage Ampeg V-2, which i know you know is a monster! And not only that it doesnt feel like EL84's at all! I'm digging it a lot. I may, if i can bring myself to stop playing it the way it is, try a few nos tubes to take the edge off just a little. Nice to know though that it is capable of what it is right out of the gate. Much harder i think to go the other direction successfully. THANK YOU DOC FOR A MOST AMAZING AMP!! More jazzed than any in a long while!
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Nov 10, 2007 6:14:37 GMT -7
GT Jr. already exists. It's called the Ghia. The GT and the Ghia have absolutely nothing in common. If you made a "GT Jr" by using a smaller transformer (still engineered like the larger GT's tranny) and only two power tubes, the resulting amp would be nothing like a Ghia. The gain stages, tone/cut controls, phase inverter, and everything else are very different. Phil
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Post by Curt on Nov 10, 2007 7:39:06 GMT -7
GT Jr. already exists. It's called the Ghia. The GT and the Ghia have absolutely nothing in common. If you made a "GT Jr" by using a smaller transformer (still engineered like the larger GT's tranny) and only two power tubes, the resulting amp would be nothing like a Ghia. The gain stages, tone/cut controls, phase inverter, and everything else are very different. Phil Very true and nicely put. Phil = Myles Jr
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Post by Curt on Nov 10, 2007 7:39:39 GMT -7
So......Steve....... How's the slide tones ?
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 10, 2007 9:03:28 GMT -7
So......Steve....... How's the slide tones ? Well I only got to try it for a few minutes, and I want to make some adjustments to the volume control to get it dialed to where I want it, but whoa!
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 10, 2007 9:04:14 GMT -7
GT Jr. already exists. It's called the Ghia. The GT and the Ghia have absolutely nothing in common. If you made a "GT Jr" by using a smaller transformer (still engineered like the larger GT's tranny) and only two power tubes, the resulting amp would be nothing like a Ghia. The gain stages, tone/cut controls, phase inverter, and everything else are very different. Phil Shows what I know...
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Nov 12, 2007 4:51:46 GMT -7
Very true and nicely put. Phil = Myles Jr Wow, thanks Curt! I'm not sure I'm anywhere near Myles' league, but you made my day! I'm not worthy! Phil
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Post by crikey on Nov 13, 2007 18:06:41 GMT -7
Interesting. This may say something about how the human ear hears volume at various frequencies. I A-Bed a Delta 88 with a clone of a 50W Marshall plexi, and at first I thought the plexi with its blaring midrange was louder. It sounded that way. But I realized that the Delta 88 was putting out way more low end -- it's a super ballsy amp -- and after that thought it makes sense that Myles benches his Delta 88 at near 100W. Of course I've read a 50W plexi cranked may well put out 80-90W too. I gotta say, your series of Mazerati GT reviews and clips are a great service to your Z brethren, Benttop. Your clips inspire a lot of GAS, and I mean that in the most complimentary way! Crikey
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 13, 2007 18:45:19 GMT -7
It's not my fault, I didn't mean to! Seriously, thanks, I appreciate your kind words. I know how confusing this whole mess of guitars, cords, stomp boxes, amps, speakers and such is. Just trying to give my impressions of the gear I have here....
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Nov 14, 2007 5:09:58 GMT -7
Ya know, when I first posted my review of the GT I used the word "pure". I think another phrase that's come into my head in the last three weeks is "no compromise amp". Doc *could* have put a master volume on it; it's technically possible. He could have put a full set of conventional tone controls on it. This amp is, however, kind of like a top fuel dragster- totally optimized for one thing, and it's da*n good at it. It goes from 0-60 in about 2 seconds and there's no stinkin' tone controls or master volumes to take away from the clarity, definition, articulation, dynamics, sustain, etc. I'm still in awe of this amp.
Phil
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 14, 2007 8:23:42 GMT -7
Ya know, when I first posted my review of the GT I used the word "pure". I think another phrase that's come into my head in the last three weeks is "no compromise amp". Doc *could* have put a master volume on it; it's technically possible. He could have put a full set of conventional tone controls on it. This amp is, however, kind of like a top fuel dragster- totally optimized for one thing, and it's da*n good at it. It goes from 0-60 in about 2 seconds and there's no stinkin' tone controls or master volumes to take away from the clarity, definition, articulation, dynamics, sustain, etc. I'm still in awe of this amp. Phil Yeah, it's not so bad being a one trick pony when you have a trick like that!
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Nov 15, 2007 14:32:27 GMT -7
Yeah, it's not so bad being a one trick pony when you have a trick like that! I almost thought "one trick pony" (in a good way) too.... but with all the shades of gain that are available with just the volume control, it seems like way more than a one trick pony. More like a versatile thoroughbred Phil
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 15, 2007 15:35:34 GMT -7
Yeah, I'll go with that. Finding the sweet spot opens up a whole set of possibilities that I'm just beginning to explore with this head.
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Post by cap217 on Oct 2, 2013 6:28:18 GMT -7
I hear that the gt is crazy overdrive but you say it's the same overdrive (different sound) as the rxes? I don't think the rxes has much drive to it.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Oct 2, 2013 7:39:06 GMT -7
No comparison - trust me on this one!
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