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Post by muzacman02 "Jamie" on Dec 1, 2009 15:02:20 GMT -7
I was just wanting to know if ANYONE OF YOU EZG50 owners really pushin the amp to get over the top sounds? I own a vintage Blackface Super and Man I can Push it into Rock-n- Roll Fury! But at the same time it will clean up and do **** Dale tones or SRV too. I'm gonna be getting another Z soon, and the Doc Hands down makes A-1 amps! Cant make up my mind EZG 50 or a Remedy? Feedback is appreciated! My list of amps are below what I'm already using. Thanks again
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Post by mtlrecords on Dec 1, 2009 15:36:58 GMT -7
If you are considering the EZG or a Remedy as another possible amp, these are very different beasts.
It all comes down to what you are trying to do. Do you play out much? Do you do lots of recording? Do you need to worry about neighbors and high volumes? Contrary to some of the posts I have seen on the forum, the EZG is not just a clean amp- it can be a distortion machine!
Also, what kind of sound are you looking for? The EZG-50 can get a variety of clean and distorted tones and definitely falls into the Fender "camp", where the Remedy falls into the Marshall "camp."
Some of the sounds of the EZG-50 can probably be had with a 67 Super Reverb and some probably can't. On the other hand, the Remedy is quite Marshally and has many great sounds too, but is very unlike the EZG.
Both are great amps. Both are LOUD though and do not use Master Volumes, so playing loud is part of the deal (unless you have an attenuator). That is my 2 cents. Get em both.
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Post by asattwanger on Dec 1, 2009 16:24:42 GMT -7
Contrary to some of the posts I have seen on the forum, the EZG is not just a clean amp- it can be a distortion machine! . When you say distortion machine. Describe that machine. Is it that raw flat out cranked sound like a '69 Bassman, but with more focus? I know much different beast but the RxJr's cranked sound is not what I would consider "RAW" The Z-28 was only kinda "Raw" sounding. DAVE
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Post by muzacman02 "Jamie" on Dec 1, 2009 17:15:23 GMT -7
I am aware of the Differences in The Remedy and the EZG but, I just have never played on one and my nearest dealer is roughly 75 miles away! The Remedy I have tinkered with a friend has one, I play out alot and I was looking for more of a fender sound. I use my Super alot it has been a Great amp. I sold a very Valuable Blackface that was just sitting to get it. I love the Reverb, it really adds depth to your guitar sound that's MOPO. The only thing is?? 50 watts That is a lot I never get my SRZ or my Super anywhere near The real Sweet Spot thats why I was thinking Remedy! LOve tHe Half Power Option! Thanks for more feedback, I do alot of Rock and Blues, and I'm just Partial to a 6L6 sound than any!
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Post by mtlrecords on Dec 1, 2009 19:36:18 GMT -7
The EZG is classic Fender, but doesn't break up until you get the volume fairly loud. To answer the other question, I would say the EZG distortion is similar to a 60's Bassman, but it is more "focused" (i.e. less flabby sounding) and the reverb is AMAZING. I love it, it is so sweet!
A possible lower wattage fenderish sounding Dr. Z amp is the Z-28. I don't own one, but I know they are highly regarded and might get you into blackface territory at lower levels.
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Post by muzacman02 "Jamie" on Dec 1, 2009 19:48:27 GMT -7
The EZG has Tube Bias You can make it break up earlier! LOL!!! The 6L6 Fender sound Is whereit's at for me, So M any Records were made with either a Twin, a Super, The Black and Brown Tweed Deluxes! Well, i will try to get around to testing the Z-28 as well. I have the Bases Covered, I'm a huge fan of Multi amps setup, I run My SRZ Dirty, The Fender for Clean semi Pushed, or I run My Ray for the Fender thing, which is another Amazing Box!!!! Thanks again for the input, I love the EZG Clip with Anson Funderberg He's been a Favorite of mine for years! so Tasteful and soulful!
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Post by hendrixbeano on Dec 1, 2009 22:30:58 GMT -7
The EZG IS a master volume amp. I love mine. Everytime i play it i fall more and more in love with it(Ive had it for about 6 months or so). I was jamming on some hendrix(little wing, bold as love and wind cries mary) I couldnt help but smile. Im blessed. I dont know many 21 year olds who are lucky enough to plug into something like this.
While it is based on a Fender Super type amp. Its a little different. A little ballsier i guess. The bottom end is fantastic. Try playing the opening of hey joe, you'll be amazed. the mids and treble controls are very versatile. anything from scooped mids to bassman like mids.
Thing of beauty.
Fender 62 hot rod strat->Lovepedal Kanji(sometimes)->EZG-50= Bliss
PS: I was gassing badly for a Two Rock Custom Reverb before i bought my EZG. NOT ANY MORE!!! I think Ill buy custom shop strat w/ the money i saved. ;D
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Post by muzacman02 "Jamie" on Dec 2, 2009 5:50:12 GMT -7
The Two Rock Stuff is really Great However I've said it on other Posts! TONE TO $$$ You can't beat the DOC! That's cool that you are younger and have a good ear for tone, so many young players in my area opt for what I call Mush amps, I wont mention any names but they scoop all the mids and would not have a clue what Definition or clatrity in an amp is! So the Pre or Post acts as a Gain control?? I would definitley purchase the Head Version for sure , I have lots of Cabs an configs to run! Thanks for the Info!
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Post by hdahs143 on Dec 2, 2009 7:06:33 GMT -7
While it has pre and post controls, they don't act quite they way you might think. It's not like you dime the pre and crack the post and get mega overdrive. The 2 controls are very interactive, with experimentation will produce varying levels of grit and punch. One of the beautiful things about this amp is that it produces tons of harmonic overtones, which while not overdrive, sort of accomplishes the same thing.
I still stick by this description of the EZG: It sounds like a Twin crossed with a Hiwatt.
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Post by mtlrecords on Dec 2, 2009 7:10:26 GMT -7
Yes and no when it comes to having a master volume. On many other amps that have Master Volumes, the gain and volume on a channel are sent to a MV circuit and the tone is "relatively" unaffected as you bring the levels up and down. On the EZG-50, the pre and post are interdependent, meaning you get quite different sounds at different settings, unlike a traditional gain/volume/mv design. That is my take on it.
EZG is a great amp- and yes, get a head b/c it sounds so different through different cabs.
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Post by hendrixbeano on Dec 2, 2009 11:24:40 GMT -7
The Two Rock Stuff is really Great However I've said it on other Posts! TONE TO $$$ You can't beat the DOC! That's cool that you are younger and have a good ear for tone, so many young players in my area opt for what I call Mush amps, I wont mention any names but they scoop all the mids and would not have a clue what Definition or clatrity in an amp is! So the Pre or Post acts as a Gain control?? I would definitley purchase the Head Version for sure , I have lots of Cabs an configs to run! Thanks for the Info! I know what you mean about the $$$. Love the Docs amps. Had a Route 66 that I just sold to a Z brother a few days ago. maybe Ill buy a Jaz as a birthday present to myself next june ;D Your right about most people my age. They rather listen to rap, or super compressed nu'metal. I usually get laughed at when i show up somewhere wearing a Hendrix shirt. oh well to each their own. Back to the amp. Dont want to mislead anyone, this is a clean amp. even with the pre and post knobs you're gonna have to play pretty loud to get major break up. and from my experience its a more refined break up then any fenders ive ever played. I run mine through a Port City OS Wave with a celestion g1265 heritage. Great combination. Someone here told me that it sounds great w/ a 4x10 setup. Kinda want to run it through some alnico speakers.
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Post by muzacman02 "Jamie" on Dec 2, 2009 15:13:54 GMT -7
I just love the Fender sound! and I was glad to see the Doc finally hit on a 6L6! I'm going to the City where my Local Z dealer is in two weeks I'm hoping theyu have one to test drive! They are supposwe to be a Big time Z dealer, Heard some Z28 Clips very Impressive, t seems to have a Hint of Brown Sound! No Not EVH! LOL! Brown like in Deluxe or tweed, You all know what I meant, I love hearing that clip with the Cat palying the Strat and the EZG 50 Man Great STRV tones and Hendrixy! I 'm a strat Lover anyway! Thanks for all the input hopefully soon I will become an EZG member, Thanks for making me feel welcome. The doc makes Lifetime amplifiers not these has been jobs like some companies. Thanks again guys!
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Post by mtlrecords on Dec 2, 2009 17:58:05 GMT -7
By the way, the Galaxie is pretty Fenderish (on the "clean" channel) but lacks the reverb of the EZG. Also, it is pretty dang loud too. I love mine though and each amp gets used depending on the venue or recording situation.
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