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Post by zane on Jan 9, 2009 20:37:49 GMT -7
So you can get the "crunchy,grindy,Marshall" tone when it's on half power? I don't need 40w's but I could dig 20w of "Marshall"
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Post by evandael on Jan 10, 2009 14:56:05 GMT -7
I think that with 20 watts, it be even easier to get that Marshall crunch.. less watts = less clean headroom = lower volume goodness!
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Post by taswegian on Jan 11, 2009 3:22:07 GMT -7
Man I am so gassin' on this amp. This is the amp I was afraid the Doc would make one day. Sometimes I need a little more headroom than my 66 gives up, (I play humbuckers) and 40 might just be about perfect. But 20 watts could be a great classic rock rig or coverband rig in the clubs too. Very useful. My first amp was a plexi and I regretted selling it ever since. I may have found the Remedy for redemption! ;D
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Post by groovergeorge on Jan 11, 2009 3:48:53 GMT -7
Maybe I should get one too?
LMAO!
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Jan 11, 2009 7:29:40 GMT -7
Man I am so gassin' on this amp. This is the amp I was afraid the Doc would make one day. Sometimes I need a little more headroom than my 66 gives up, (I play humbuckers) and 40 might just be about perfect. But 20 watts could be a great classic rock rig or coverband rig in the clubs too. Very useful. My first amp was a plexi and I regretted selling it ever since. I may have found the Remedy for redemption! ;D I (and others as well) will give you a "headroom report" when we get our Remedies. Just because it's 40W doesn't mean it's going to have more clean headroom than the 66. The Delta 88 (which is more like the Delta 112) has about a 10th of the clean headroom of the 66. The KT45 has about 10 times the headroom of the 66 despite being called "45". I've only played single coils into the Remedy so far. The one thing I can say is that in 40W mode it's plenty loud when cranked.
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Jan 11, 2009 16:00:00 GMT -7
"The one thing I can say is that in 40W mode it's plenty loud when cranked. "
Ya think?? ;D ;D
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Post by taswegian on Jan 11, 2009 17:23:01 GMT -7
Man I am so gassin' on this amp. This is the amp I was afraid the Doc would make one day. Sometimes I need a little more headroom than my 66 gives up, (I play humbuckers) and 40 might just be about perfect. But 20 watts could be a great classic rock rig or coverband rig in the clubs too. Very useful. My first amp was a plexi and I regretted selling it ever since. I may have found the Remedy for redemption! ;D I (and others as well) will give you a "headroom report" when we get our Remedies. Just because it's 40W doesn't mean it's going to have more clean headroom than the 66. The Delta 88 (which is more like the Delta 112) has about a 10th of the clean headroom of the 66. The KT45 has about 10 times the headroom of the 66 despite being called "45". I've only played single coils into the Remedy so far. The one thing I can say is that in 40W mode it's plenty loud when cranked. Hey Phil, I should have added there is a huge headroom difference between by Z-Best and my 1-12 cab. I seem to be using the 1-12 alot lately as it really tames the volume but occasionally I'm going, "should have brought the Z-Best" But most of the music I play is "plexi music" so having the 40 and 20 watt option would be fantastic. And a righteous stereo rig.
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Post by flem on Jan 12, 2009 1:41:30 GMT -7
I got a question about the 1/2 power switch. Is it a "power" reduction to all or part of the circuit (power amp only maybe?) or does it isolate 2 of the power tubes like popping a tube off each side of a plexi 100 or twin?
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Post by DRZ on Jan 12, 2009 8:07:44 GMT -7
I got a question about the 1/2 power switch. Is it a "power" reduction to all or part of the circuit (power amp only maybe?) or does it isolate 2 of the power tubes like popping a tube off each side of a plexi 100 or twin? Actually neither. In half power only two tubes produce output , but in a totally original way. DR.Z
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Post by edoetsch on Jan 12, 2009 12:53:49 GMT -7
Does that mean in a pinch if you just have a matched pair of 6v6's, you only need 2 of the 4 power tubes plugged in?
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Post by flem on Jan 12, 2009 13:02:22 GMT -7
I got a question about the 1/2 power switch. Is it a "power" reduction to all or part of the circuit (power amp only maybe?) or does it isolate 2 of the power tubes like popping a tube off each side of a plexi 100 or twin? Actually neither. In half power only two tubes produce output , but in a totally original way. DR.Z Thank you for the response! Does that mean continual use of the 1/2 power switch will wear out 2 tubes faster or is that covered as well? Not trying to find the secret ingredient in the sauce, just to understand the beast.
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Post by DRZ on Jan 12, 2009 13:33:54 GMT -7
Does that mean in a pinch if you just have a matched pair of 6v6's, you only need 2 of the 4 power tubes plugged in? Nope need all four. That is how the circuit is successful at sounding the same just louder , all four are loading the OT so no impedance shift, all four are biased not hotter biased with only two, all four are keeping the B+ the same via Ohms Law and I R drop if that means anything to some of you hot shots, and to those of higher Electronic expertise the Miller Effect stays constant in Full/Half. And also I haven't done extreme time testing , but what I have show no excise wear on the half power pair. DR.Z
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Post by bird on Jan 12, 2009 13:38:22 GMT -7
If the local dealer has placed an order how long until it arrives?
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Post by bluzman on Jan 12, 2009 14:05:04 GMT -7
If the local dealer has placed an order how long until it arrives? I was told to give a few weeks from the time of order from the initial announcement so I'm hoping before the end of the month.
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Post by zimmer on Jan 12, 2009 14:11:33 GMT -7
Sigh. Hopefully there are some shipping to the dealers shortly, but at least it's ready for the show.
Order Up.
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Jan 12, 2009 15:46:40 GMT -7
and to those of higher Electronic expertise the Miller Effect stays constant in Full/Half. DR.Z Miller Effect: Seeing Jeff Miller (Teleplayer) play and wanting to either go home and practice till your fingers bleed or throw your guitar out the window.
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Post by jammergreg on Jan 12, 2009 16:05:07 GMT -7
I'm Gassin' for my new Blond Remedy hope it comes SOOOOOON!!!!Plexi is my Fave' Tone but Dr. Z is my Fave' Amp. ;D Tone Heaven!
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Post by taswegian on Jan 12, 2009 16:26:05 GMT -7
I got a question about the 1/2 power switch. Is it a "power" reduction to all or part of the circuit (power amp only maybe?) or does it isolate 2 of the power tubes like popping a tube off each side of a plexi 100 or twin? Actually neither. In half power only two tubes produce output , but in a totally original way. DR.Z Doc, can you patent this? or at least disguise it in the manufacture? I'd hate to see amp techs reverse engineering this everywhere and using it on their designs without any credit or more importantly, renumeration financially back to you.
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Post by DRZ on Jan 12, 2009 17:19:47 GMT -7
Doc, can you patent this? or at least disguise it in the manufacture? I'd hate to see amp techs reverse engineering this everywhere and using it on their designs without any credit or more importantly, renumeration financially back to you.[/quote]
Thanks for your concern Taz. It is very difficult to Patent a single Circuit inside a design. I'm working on getting a patent though.
My thoughs about Patents are quite differant then most, and if we ever have a chance to site down and spill a few cold ones I give my view on the subject.
DR.Z
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Post by bird on Jan 12, 2009 17:36:01 GMT -7
If the local dealer has placed an order how long until it arrives? I was told to give a few weeks from the time of order from the initial announcement so I'm hoping before the end of the month. That would great if they get one in before the end of the month. I REALLY need a new amp. The classic 50 just isn't doin' it for me.
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Jan 12, 2009 18:37:50 GMT -7
Thanks for your concern Taz. It is very difficult to Patent a single Circuit inside a design. I'm working on getting a patent though. My thoughs about Patents are quite differant then most, and if we ever have a chance to site down and spill a few cold ones I give my view on the subject. DR.Z Didn't Randall Smith of Boogie fame patent a some stuff that he "invented" like lifting the cathodes on the 6V6 tubes in the Blue Angel? And "simul class"? And channel switching? Or did I imagine that?
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Post by Rich (fbb90) on Jan 12, 2009 19:40:05 GMT -7
Thanks for your concern Taz. It is very difficult to Patent a single Circuit inside a design. I'm working on getting a patent though. My thoughs about Patents are quite differant then most, and if we ever have a chance to site down and spill a few cold ones I give my view on the subject. DR.Z Didn't Randall Smith of Boogie fame patent a some stuff that he "invented" like lifting the cathodes on the 6V6 tubes in the Blue Angel? And "simul class"? And channel switching? Or did I imagine that? No, Phil, you're dead-nuts on... Check out a Mesa catalog. He patents everything.
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Post by taswegian on Jan 12, 2009 22:38:50 GMT -7
Doc, can you patent this? or at least disguise it in the manufacture? I'd hate to see amp techs reverse engineering this everywhere and using it on their designs without any credit or more importantly, renumeration financially back to you. That would be an extremely enjoyable couple coldies indeed.
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Jan 13, 2009 5:49:58 GMT -7
That would be an extremely enjoyable couple coldies indeed. I had the chance for a little "one-on-one" time with the Doc at Z-Fest last year, and it was the highlight of my weekend. No cold ones were involved though.
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Post by Curt on Jan 14, 2009 15:21:39 GMT -7
I'M SO EXCITED..................AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT..............I'M ABOUT TO LOOSE CONTROL AND I THINK I LIKE IT..........................The Remedy sounded huge at Z Fest;
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Post by eschak on Jan 14, 2009 21:50:11 GMT -7
Doc, can you patent this? or at least disguise it in the manufacture? I'd hate to see amp techs reverse engineering this everywhere and using it on their designs without any credit or more importantly, renumeration financially back to you. Thanks for your concern Taz. It is very difficult to Patent a single Circuit inside a design. I'm working on getting a patent though. My thoughs about Patents are quite differant then most, and if we ever have a chance to site down and spill a few cold ones I give my view on the subject. DR.Z [/quote] Ahh yes...Generally ..Patents give you the right to sue someone who violates your IP... And by the way..if your patent is written correctly...and ethically...tells everyone exactly how to copy what you are doing... Been through this game...with devices I have engineered for a large Corp...that at one time the Doc also worked for......... Ed
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Post by fishman on Jan 15, 2009 10:42:21 GMT -7
Don;t know much about patents except that they are only as enforceable as the lawyers you can afford to enforce them. Big company borrows your idea, they have millions, you don;t, court for 10 years, you are broke and going out of business and you end up taking a bone yard buy out to stay in business and they still have your idea..... Should be a better easier way.
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Post by bluzman on Jan 15, 2009 11:35:49 GMT -7
Should be a better easier way. A long lost value in Big Business... I think it was known as respect and ethics?
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Post by bobbyray on Jan 15, 2009 18:14:42 GMT -7
Thinkin' about adding one of these to my Maz Jr, and EZG-50 heads.
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Post by troutstrat on Jan 15, 2009 20:07:05 GMT -7
I just showed the ol'Lady a pic of the Doc's new amp, she said, "What's that a toilet." (on the nameplate).
The spankings will commence later.
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