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Post by guitarboy02451 on Dec 16, 2006 12:00:47 GMT -7
Just wondering how you all tame the beast. :-)
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Post by m1911 on Dec 16, 2006 12:48:39 GMT -7
Scotty doesn't use one.....but as you (probably) know, BW does sometimes.....and he ALWAYS sounds great! Mark
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Post by dock66 on Dec 16, 2006 15:39:53 GMT -7
Another Z air brake user here with Maz38 Sr Rev.
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 16, 2006 19:29:00 GMT -7
I can't imagine needing to brake it.
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Dec 16, 2006 21:02:42 GMT -7
I can't imagine needing to brake it. Cheese and crackers Billy, Do you have any hearing left?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2006 22:09:06 GMT -7
When I first got the Maz I was using an Air Brake that I bought at the same time as the amp but I was going through power tubes too quickly so I stopped using the Brake and sold it(the Brake not the amp). Stopped burning up tubes! Those things (tubes) are expensive. DougG
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Dec 17, 2006 10:26:53 GMT -7
When I first got the Maz I was using an Air Brake that I bought at the same time as the amp but I was going through power tubes too quickly so I stopped using the Brake and sold it(the Brake not the amp). Stopped burning up tubes! Those things (tubes) are expensive. DougG I bought Doug's Airbrake and it has seen limited use so far. I've only used it at home so far and not at gigs or rehearsals. Last night we were on a huge stage, I mean huge, probably 40X40, and I used my Mas Sr. and got great tones all night. I would like to try to use it a little more, but I think I like the sound better without it. new
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 17, 2006 10:29:53 GMT -7
I meant the master is so good turned down I can't see the need to crank the master up and brake it. The comment about the tubes wearing is a valid one also.
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Post by (8^D) on Dec 17, 2006 18:23:54 GMT -7
Don't need one. I actually run out of headroom/volume w/the Sr. Try setting up between a drummer running a sidefill w/subwoofer for monitors and a steel player w/a 400watt amp. That's loud.
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 17, 2006 19:54:06 GMT -7
Hey, I'll see you later down at the Beltone store!
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Post by (8^D) on Dec 18, 2006 6:56:50 GMT -7
Hey, I'll see you later down at the Beltone store! "Wha? Can you say that one more time?"
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 18, 2006 8:37:08 GMT -7
Sure is hot out!
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Post by propellr on Dec 18, 2006 13:42:38 GMT -7
I use mine so's I can play late late at night while those at my house are fast asleep. I just turn it to 2 (and I really play loud)... They must be good sleepers. I play right underneath the bedrooms. Really, the Air Brake is for me, so I can get the sound I want from the amp and still sing over it without having to hook up the PA.
On stage, you may not need to use one, but the first 3 rows might thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2006 15:09:08 GMT -7
I bought Doug's Airbrake and it has seen limited use so far. new heynewguy, That's what happened to me. I found I just wasn't using it. Figured I might as well sell it. Billy is so right about the master. The amp sounds good at low or high volumes. DougG
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Dec 18, 2006 22:04:34 GMT -7
I play at a club where the entire band gets capped at a 90db level. Which is actually a good thing. We put on a good show and the levels are just right. But with my maz I have to use the z-brake. I start at the bedroom level then move to 4 as the night progresses.
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Dec 19, 2006 4:25:22 GMT -7
I play at a club where the entire band gets capped at a 90db level. Which is actually a good thing. We put on a good show and the levels are just right. But with my maz I have to use the z-brake. I start at the bedroom level then move to 4 as the night progresses. 90db is not very loud! You need a Mini Z. new
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 19, 2006 7:39:11 GMT -7
90 db is soft! One of the casinos here used to make the band play at 85db. Never pursued that gig.
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Post by mcgriff420 on Dec 20, 2006 16:59:29 GMT -7
I like the tone I get with the master at 7. I always run a marshall power brake, cool thing with that is you get two speaker outs from the brake -just gotta watch the impedance. When I've ran without it I just couldn't get the saturation I like at the 'low volume req'd at said casino gigs. But their money's always green!
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Dec 21, 2006 16:47:12 GMT -7
90 db is soft! One of the casinos here used to make the band play at 85db. Never pursued that gig. True but at the same time no. It's really nice to hear all the instruments and vocals. We get so many comments cause we've been able to really hone in on our harmonies and such. So many bands around here just make noise. Plus that gives some head room for a solo. I can kick in the RC or AC. Sounds sweet then come back down for normal playing.
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Post by LittleBlindShakey on Dec 21, 2006 18:38:41 GMT -7
Used it a lot for about a year then realized I can get what I need with the Master to Volume ratios. I am not over it yet though. I take it out, sit it on the amp, and don't use it. How strange is that? It's like emotionally I can't get rid of it. I'll bet that one day I start using it again. But not on the 38.
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Post by paulgiz2 on Dec 25, 2006 5:28:14 GMT -7
I find that the cut control can counteract "Masteritis" pretty well, so by balancing the two controls (Cut and Master), I can get pretty much what I want at any volume.
It probably helps that I play a lot cleaner than most. The 38 can be just on the edge of "Drive", while holding a firm bass and definition. That's where I like to be.
P.
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