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Post by navyguitar on Jun 6, 2008 11:06:00 GMT -7
Is there any basic tonal difference between the reverb and NR versions of the Maz 18 jr combo? Thanks.
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Post by aj1169 on Jun 6, 2008 15:52:37 GMT -7
Similar tone, but the NR will have more gain overall, at least the ones I've played did. I ended up getting the NR model as it just sounds bigger to me when cranked. It's all subjective though, and I don't use much reverb when I play anyway.
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Post by navyguitar on Jun 9, 2008 12:06:14 GMT -7
Thanks. I won't have a chance to play a NR, but I really loved the reverb version.
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Post by Ed M. on Jun 9, 2008 12:46:22 GMT -7
The reverb and non-reverb models ARE voiced differently. The NR version will have more bass and more gain than the reverb version. I personally prefer the NR version.
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Post by edg on Jun 9, 2008 14:03:45 GMT -7
Hi,
I recently both the NR and R, and I picked up the NR. It sounded stronger to me. Even though the dial settings were the same, I preferred the sound of the NR. But then, I am just one person.
edg
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Jun 27, 2008 10:18:19 GMT -7
Anything is possible if you have enough money. But it's not a real practical mod.
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Post by Jan on Jun 27, 2008 12:00:18 GMT -7
I chose the NR version for some of the same reasons cited here. The differences between the two were clear to me even with the reverb knobs zeroed. So I think the mere presence of the extra circuit paths noticeably affect the tone. To be clear, in no way am I putting down the reverb version. I just liked the NR better enough to buy it and worry about how to satisfy any reverb desires later with some other method.
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Post by sutoman on Jul 29, 2008 9:23:22 GMT -7
I've never played a NR. I'm sure they are awesome. If you like reverb, don't be afraid of the Maz w/ verb. There is plenty of bass and gain to be had...headroom is the biggest challenge I've had with the Maz. Playing clean and loud isn't that amp's forte, but you should know that going in when buying an 18 watt EL84 amp. The whole point is to get that tube breakup at lower volumes!
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Post by jwr on Jul 29, 2008 10:10:42 GMT -7
I've never played a NR. I'm sure they are awesome. If you like reverb, don't be afraid of the Maz w/ verb. There is plenty of bass and gain to be had...headroom is the biggest challenge I've had with the Maz. Playing clean and loud isn't that amp's forte, but you should know that going in when buying an 18 watt EL84 amp. The whole point is to get that tube breakup at lower volumes! Can't be summed up any better than this!
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Jul 30, 2008 5:03:53 GMT -7
I extensively A/B tested both the MAZ JR. reverb and NR versions a few years ago at Willcutts. I also tested both the reverb and NR MAZ 38's. I *love* reverb (Dr. Z's quote two weeks ago as I tested his KT45s- "A reverb pedal with a KT45?!?? OK...."). However, I preferred both the 18 and 38 in the NR versions. Z's reverb is great but the NR's have that "something" that just pushes them over the edge of "fun" to "too much fun" for me. The NR's have more clarity, sparkle, bass, and gain, and a little less compression. It's not a *huge* difference, but it's very noticeable.
Both NR amps blew me away that day. After a loooong test session I bought the MAZ Jr NR but the sound of that Sr NR was stuck in my head really bad. I went back a couple of weeks later and got the Sr. NR too.
I've got the best of both worlds- I have a T-Rex Room Mate reverb pedal that I run in front of the MAZ's when I want reverb and the clarity, gain, feel, etc. of the NR amps is not compromised in any way. I could live with with either the Sr. or Jr. NR as my only amp if necessary.
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