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Post by jbgtr on Jun 5, 2008 10:53:58 GMT -7
I had posted some questions before about this amp and still cannot stop thinking about it.
I read some other threads about speaker debates for this amp, etc.
Has anyone tried the 1x12 combo with the celestion gold?
It seems like the most ergonomically friendly option for this one. While I love the full sound of a 2x12 combo or cab/head, it seems like getting around with a 1x12 combo would be a lot easier.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2008 11:32:27 GMT -7
I had posted some questions before about this amp and still cannot stop thinking about it. I read some other threads about speaker debates for this amp, etc. Has anyone tried the 1x12 combo with the celestion gold? It seems like the most ergonomically friendly option for this one. While I love the full sound of a 2x12 combo or cab/head, it seems like getting around with a 1x12 combo would be a lot easier. I love my 2X12 open back with Celestion blues. I'm an old guy with a questionable back. I have absolutely no problems carrying this around. The reason I got the head and cabinet is so I wouldn't have to carry around a heavy combo. I guess a 1X12 combo would be the answer to weight. For me I don't like the sound of a 1X12 compared to the 2X12 sound and won't compromise.
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Post by funknbluezer on Jun 5, 2008 11:49:17 GMT -7
I have the 1x12 combo with the gold celestion and love it. I play small clubs and find it plenty loud enough. Sometimes it's too loud for the smaller clubs. You know the kind... Six inch high stage, just big enough for the drums and amps two feet behind you and a ten foot dance floor. Why don't we guitar players have ears on our feet?
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Post by kruzty on Jun 5, 2008 11:57:17 GMT -7
I have the 1x12 combo with the gold celestion and love it. I play small clubs and find it plenty loud enough. Sometimes it's too loud for the smaller clubs. You know the kind... Six inch high stage, just big enough for the drums and amps two feet behind you and a ten foot dance floor. Why don't we guitar players have ears on our feet? Stage?! What kind of high-class joints are you playing in? ;D
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Post by jbgtr on Jun 5, 2008 16:53:57 GMT -7
thanks for the suggestions guys!
I just wish there was somewhere to go to try every Dr Z model one after the other!
;D
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Post by jwr on Jun 5, 2008 17:27:04 GMT -7
I wasn't blown away by the 1x12 combo with a Gold and figured the Ray wasn't for me. A few months later I played a friends 2x12 combo with Blues................................. I bought my head and 2x12 cab about a week later! LOL
To each his own, the 1x12 didn't work for me, but it might for you. Find your closest dealer and go play both when they have them in stock. Or, take a vacation and make sure your within an hour of Fat Sound or Willcutt's!!!!
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Post by gheston on Jun 6, 2008 9:35:50 GMT -7
I'm 55 and in decent shape - I've never had trouble lifting heavy objects.
That said, when comparing apples - to - apples; i.e., combo to separates with identical speakers and amp, there are really several diverse discussions. Three come to mind, probably a few others.
#1 - Sound.
#2 - Cables.
#3 - Portability.
Let's leave #1 and #2 out of this one.
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There are three big "pluses" for separates that I have found since becoming a Z-Zealot. (I should be in Marketing, you say?). ;-)
A - Flexibility - mixing & matching amps & cabs, for whatever reasons you might encounter.
B - Total weight per box - the bigger combos require careful lifting, or two persons.
C - Separates BALANCE each other when one person is carrying them, so are far easier to carry, and easier on your back, even though no lighter.
Of course, there are several very real very big benefits of owning combos. But as soon as you get to two 12" speakers and a big heavy amp in one enclosure, make mine separates.
All that said, Steve Miller uses two Stangray combos, (stereo?), but Steve probably doesn't carry his own amps. Come to think of it, several big names use combos, so...blah, blah, blah....coffee is kicking in....have a good weekend!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2008 10:03:53 GMT -7
thanks for the suggestions guys! I just wish there was somewhere to go to try every Dr Z model one after the other! ;D I know what you mean. I was able to try the Maz 38 before I bought but the Stangray I bought purely on others reviews and the description from the Z site and the sound clips from the Z site. It seemed to fit exactly what I want. Thats the most expensive (and probably the only) piece of gear I've ever bought without trying. I was certainly not dissapointed at all.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Jun 6, 2008 10:22:33 GMT -7
I've been playing my Stingray through a single Gold for about a year and it has been great. The 2x12 open back with Blues has a bit more character, but the Gold has been really close. I wouldn't have any qualms about a combo with a single Gold, just for the sake of convenience. But I do like my separates. After all, that's why I'm able to use either the 2x12 with Blues or my other cab with Golds.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Jun 7, 2008 6:51:46 GMT -7
Jamie - there is a venue - it's called Z-fest
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Jun 11, 2008 22:20:09 GMT -7
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