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Post by cheycaster on Jan 6, 2008 12:39:42 GMT -7
does anyone have a Maz Senior in the 2x10 configuration, and if so, how does the 10's handle the extra ooomph? Seems I really dont see too many Seniors in the 2x10 set up and was wondering if it's actually a good option for the 10's loving crowd. I have a Maz Junior and love the 10's with it. cheycaster
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Post by Curt on Jan 6, 2008 12:55:46 GMT -7
I played a show awhile back and the guitarist for the headliner was running a MAZ Sr 2x10 combo (ONLY time I've shared the stage with another Z player) and it sounded AMAZING....I tried buying it off him on the spot!
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Post by Phil (aka Phil) on Jan 6, 2008 13:14:44 GMT -7
The 10's handle it just fine....great lows and plenty of tight bass. IIRC, the Z 10's are rated at 70W each so power handling ain't a problem....it sure doesn't sound like what I tend to think of when I think "2x10 combo", which are things like a Vibrolux. The Maz 38 2X10 sounds more like a 60W 2X12!
Phil
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Post by m1911 on Jan 6, 2008 13:47:02 GMT -7
I LOVE the MAZ Senior thru 2x10's... Over Christmas, I heard my kid playing (loud) on our 3rd floor... I went up to listen and he was using a MAZ Senior Head with a Z 2x10 Cabinet. So tight and responsive....and LOUD. He was fooling around doing a bunch of Zeppelin riffs....sounded UNREAL. I hould highly recommend a MAZ Senior Combo with 2x10's! Mark
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Jan 6, 2008 14:55:43 GMT -7
I plugged my sr head into my friend Matt's 2x10 Ghia (just the speaker cab) Man it sounded sweet... Might have to get a 2x10 cab..
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Post by LittleBlindShakey on Jan 6, 2008 16:38:49 GMT -7
I have played out with the 2x10 with both head and cab as well as a combo (I have also played both configurations with the Jr). If by ooomph you mean bottom end, then you have to go to a 12" speaker. That is what I always end up with either in a 1x12 or 2x12 configuration. To me know comparison if bottom end ooomph is what you mean and are looking for.
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 6, 2008 23:31:26 GMT -7
I have two Maz juniors in the 2x10 and love them. I am looking at a Maz Senior thats for sale with the 2x10 config and was looking for other .02 worth about it. Punch, power handling, breakup, etc.
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Post by JASON (aka jgleaton) on Jan 7, 2008 6:56:58 GMT -7
I have two Maz juniors in the 2x10 and love them. I am looking at a Maz Senior thats for sale with the 2x10 config and was looking for other .02 worth about it. Punch, power handling, breakup, etc. Well, I have a Maz Jr 2x10 combo and I have played my Maz Sr head through it's 2x10's... Personally I was impressed and I actually liked the Maz Sr through the 2x10's better than the Jr through em... I think the Sr pushes em a lot harder and fatten's em up some. If you like the Jr 2x10, you'll really like the Sr 2x10... Oh, and it's really loud.
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Jan 7, 2008 14:56:22 GMT -7
I really liked my Maz 38 2X10. Now I have the 38 head and the Z 2X10 cab. Just as nice and a whole lot easier to carry. ;D
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 8, 2008 21:47:20 GMT -7
Is that the new Z cab or the older one??? That would be my #1 choice. Head and seperate cab. I am getting a 2x10 Senior from a fellow Z forum member for a great deal so I cant complain I rekon.
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 8, 2008 21:49:06 GMT -7
BTW, Thanks jgleaton for the inspir ???ing words!
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Post by JASON (aka jgleaton) on Jan 8, 2008 22:14:03 GMT -7
Your very welcome, you got a GREAT deal on that combo w/ extras to boot btw... I think you'll L VE the SR 2x10...
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Post by dock66 on Jan 9, 2008 8:47:36 GMT -7
I love my Maz Sr 2x12 combo,the only complain that I have is the weight,not quite easy to transport.It is the only Z combo that I have of the Z series,the rest are heads and cabs.Head and cab is the way to go.
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Post by got twang? on Jan 9, 2008 14:26:30 GMT -7
I have a Sr 2x10 combo, and I absolutely love it! IMHO, it cuts through the mix perfectly. Not it a harsh way, it's just really easy for me to find a sweet spot in the mix with the 10's.
I really like this combo, but for what I'm doing lately, I'd rather have seperate head/cab.
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 9, 2008 19:23:34 GMT -7
This one has been upgraded with all SOZO premium caps. The reverb cap is still the same tho. I'm stoked! This is the same amp that was in the buy n sell on here. He took all those NOS tubes out and then it fit my cash flo much better. I'm just wanting to try out another Z amp really. I have two Maz Juniors that I'm totally happy with. I did just sell one to another Z forum member and thats how I'm paying for this plus a little $ to boot.
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Post by phil0333 on Jan 13, 2008 10:48:27 GMT -7
Hey guys. I think this makes sense to post in this thread. I just got a Maz 38NR head ( I had first bought an 18jr but just wasn't feeling it so I returned it and paid the difference on a senior). I gigged it this friday and saturday(last night) with my PRS mcCarty. I played it through my Avatar 212 with Vintage 30 and G12H. I tried all night both nights and just couldn't seem to dial it in. the only settings that I liked were with the coil tap on the McCarty (single coil "ish"). Even then, I felt like when I got the volume up, It just got muddy and flabby and didn't cut through. Now, I'm used to 10's. The amps that I've had in the past that I enjoyed the most were combos with 10's (4X10 bassman reissue, 3X10 vibro-king, 4X10 super reverb). Do you think I would have better luck with a 2X10 cab? I also think that part of the problem is that I've been a single coil guy forever and bought/traded my strat for the McCarty because I thought I wanted something different. Since then, I've been on the buy/trade gear landslide trying to get an amp to work better with the McCarty. Now I've got the Maz38, which I think would be great with singles, so I'm thinking strat again. Argggggg! Sorry if this is sort of off topic. I probably should trade the PRS for a real nice strat and then buy the 2X10 cab.
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Jan 13, 2008 10:54:53 GMT -7
Hey guys. I think this makes sense to post in this thread. I just got a Maz 38NR head ( I had first bought an 18jr but just wasn't feeling it so I returned it and paid the difference on a senior). I gigged it this friday and saturday(last night) with my PRS mcCarty. I played it through my Avatar 212 with Vintage 30 and G12H. I tried all night both nights and just couldn't seem to dial it in. the only settings that I liked were with the coil tap on the McCarty (single coil "ish"). Even then, I felt like when I got the volume up, It just got muddy and flabby and didn't cut through. Now, I'm used to 10's. The amps that I've had in the past that I enjoyed the most were combos with 10's (4X10 bassman reissue, 3X10 vibro-king, 4X10 super reverb). Do you think I would have better luck with a 2X10 cab? I also think that part of the problem is that I've been a single coil guy forever and bought/traded my strat for the McCarty because I thought I wanted something different. Since then, I've been on the buy/trade gear landslide trying to get an amp to work better with the McCarty. Now I've got the Maz38, which I think would be great with singles, so I'm thinking strat again. Argggggg! Sorry if this is sort of off topic. I probably should trade the PRS for a real nice strat and then buy the 2X10 cab. Try the low input in the amp instead of the high one first. Also try and find the Maz 18 settings chart in the Maz 18 section. Good luck.
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Post by amakitalo on Jan 13, 2008 14:42:54 GMT -7
I've had a McCarty since 1998. Love the guitar, but was never crazy about the pickups. Swapped them finally to Bare Knuckle Stormy Mondays. The difference is huge. Most stock humbuckers just don't have the definition that I desire.
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 13, 2008 19:11:19 GMT -7
I have a Custom 22 then I also had a McCarty and thought that it killed but sounded more on the "crispier" side of things. I gave it away as a gift to a friend and then got a Guild Bluesbird that has Duncan SH-1 (59's) pickups in it and they sound crispy (er) as well. My buddy has a bunch of guitars and they all have Lollar Imperials, they sound warm and smooth with no crispy top end. I bet that would fix it all righty then................
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Post by propellr on Jan 13, 2008 19:20:03 GMT -7
Hey guys. I think this makes sense to post in this thread. I just got a Maz 38NR head ( I had first bought an 18jr but just wasn't feeling it so I returned it and paid the difference on a senior). I gigged it this friday and saturday(last night) with my PRS mcCarty. I played it through my Avatar 212 with Vintage 30 and G12H. I tried all night both nights and just couldn't seem to dial it in. the only settings that I liked were with the coil tap on the McCarty (single coil "ish"). Even then, I felt like when I got the volume up, It just got muddy and flabby and didn't cut through. Now, I'm used to 10's. The amps that I've had in the past that I enjoyed the most were combos with 10's (4X10 bassman reissue, 3X10 vibro-king, 4X10 super reverb). Do you think I would have better luck with a 2X10 cab? I also think that part of the problem is that I've been a single coil guy forever and bought/traded my strat for the McCarty because I thought I wanted something different. Since then, I've been on the buy/trade gear landslide trying to get an amp to work better with the McCarty. Now I've got the Maz38, which I think would be great with singles, so I'm thinking strat again. Argggggg! Sorry if this is sort of off topic. I probably should trade the PRS for a real nice strat and then buy the 2X10 cab. By your post,I'm guessing you are an intuit, meaning that you find success in acting on your gut instinct. Go on with it, man. Trade that bad boy in on a strat that whose fit and finish you love, then get the pickups that will compliment it the best. Add a 2x10 to the mix and you will kill the part of you that wants anything more.
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Jan 13, 2008 19:22:49 GMT -7
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 16, 2008 19:05:46 GMT -7
He should get the cash tomorrow then it's Maz Senior day for me sometimes next week!! I'm glad I just bought a new Air Brake!
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 18, 2008 16:43:15 GMT -7
It's on it's way!!!
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 24, 2008 12:15:38 GMT -7
It's here!!! I cant open until way later on tonight. It needs to acclimate first to avoid any condensation. It's like -10 degrees outside up here in Montana right now. Man, it's drive me crazy having to wait!
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Jan 27, 2008 8:52:30 GMT -7
-10? That's balmy for Montana... You must be ready to open the pool for the season...
When I used to live there I remember -35 temps...
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Post by cheycaster on Jan 28, 2008 6:40:26 GMT -7
Well we DO have our moments still!! Supposed to be like that today in fact.......
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Post by stevee on Jan 29, 2008 19:04:06 GMT -7
I have a Maz 38 Sr combo with a 1x 12 celestion. I was looking to drive the amp harder so I added an AirBrake and then built a closed back 2 x 10 (Eminence as I had them around). I come off the amp in to the 'Brake then run the 1x 12 in parallel with the 2 x 10's. I was a little nervous about how to do this but called and none other than The Doc answered thephone. I described what I was trying to do and he suggested that I plug in to the 16 ohm tap. I've played a number of gigs that way with eh 'Brake set at 3, then bringing it up as the night went on.. Sounds awesome!! Next is to change out the Eminence and try celestions...
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