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Post by chetz on Nov 21, 2008 21:17:36 GMT -7
I am going to demo a Galaxy and an RX Extra Strength next week. I have only heard a few Dr. amps and each time I came away really, really impressed. So much so I went up both times and asked what kind of pups and what model amp.
How would you contrast the two amps? Seems like the Galaxy really nails the Fender Tweed type sound on channel one. How does the RX ch. 1 compare to that and how do the second channels compare?
Thanks in advance for your thougths!
-chetz-
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Nov 21, 2008 21:48:53 GMT -7
These are 2 completely different amps man. While I have never actually played an RXES...I have heard a ton of them. They schmoke!! If it is old school tweed you're after...be prepared to be blown away by the Galaxie...Ch 2(dirt) at least to my ears, is more Marshally, but in a "GOOD" way. I own a Galaxie, and a '73 JMP MKII....The Marshall is for sale......JMO/YMMV/etc... This is what DrZ told me about the Galaxie design.... "The Galaxie is based on the Fender Tweed Super, a lower powered 2x10 Fire Breathing combo."If it's good enuff for Joe Walsh....
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Post by chetz on Nov 21, 2008 22:16:14 GMT -7
anThanks for the input, it is sort of what I was expecting.
BTW, I friggin' nerds at home on a message board on a Friday night? I was traveling all week and was looking forward to being home.....tomorrow I am going to make a series of bad decisiions ;D
To make matters worse on the amp decision, I am hearing about the Remedy in production. I love the plexi sound and 6L6 power tubes. Hopefully the dealer that I will be traveling to see can tell me more about release dates.
I am an old 5-string banjo guy that got out of music for awhile and have recently been inspired by my 19 year-old son. I've played a little guitar in the past but am a hack.......with all the passion in the world. This is an amp along with some others will be heirlooms and passed down.
I keep listening to that crappy link (no offense, thanks for putting something up) of the proto Remedy and keep thinking how good will it really sound in person! Then again, the few Dr. amps I have heard have really left an impression like none other.
Please excuse me whilst I go listen and jam to one of my favorite bands, Little Feet. RIP Lowell!
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Post by Joey Beverages on Nov 22, 2008 17:12:27 GMT -7
RX and Galaxie are both great amps. Have not had much play-time on the RX. And, have probably played more on the Galaxie than anything ...'cept maybe my '28 ... and a coupla ol' Traynors. Think you will find both amps have plenny of power and tones on tap. And, you will probably come to the realization that they are both worthy of your time, attention and hard-earned cash .... grab the Bean-o .... there's gonna be some g.a.s. in yer future Happy shopping and tone-questing. cheers always, eh Joel
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Post by drew on Nov 23, 2008 15:05:33 GMT -7
I've had the pleasure of owing both amps. As T-Rock mentioned they are very different amps. You're correct the Galaxie nails the Tweed tones and excells through 10's. The Galaxie's ch1 really nails the tweed tones and ch2 flat out rocks and seems to have more of a Marshall flavor but of course it's a Z and has that hugh Z bottom, high end sparkle and is smoother than a used car salesman on his game. This email may be too late for your test drive this weekend but the Galaxies tone stack can not be underestimated. There's more to the tone stack than just frequency cutting functionality as they also effect the gain characteristics.
The RXES is an a different beast and I do mean beast. It can go from clean to really mean with just the guitars volume control and the OD circuit. Check out Brad Paisley's Mud on the Tires recordings for an excellent example of RXES tone. I'm not very good at explaining tones and such. IMHO the RXES embodies tones that are unique to Dr Z amps so for me it's hard to use the typical benchmark amp comparisons, i.e. Fender, Marshall and Vox as it has it's own unique sonic footprint. The el84 and ef86 characteristices really shine with this amp. The RX Jr Strength is more suited to lowered powered playing situations but has plenty of punch and clean overhead for most playing situations. The master volume is excellent. The RXES (Extra Strengh) can go toe to toe with high powered rock amps, it's one loud amp. The cleans are full of chime and sparkle and when pushed hard it grinds, snarls and sustains with authority.
Either way you can't go wrong it will make a fine heirloom piece as both are built for the long haul. What the heck, get both so your family doesn't have to make the hard choices that you're facing. ;D
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