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Post by (8^D) on Mar 17, 2007 13:48:26 GMT -7
Chatter chatter chatter...
Need more chatter in this section! ;D
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Post by (8^D) on Mar 17, 2007 13:56:06 GMT -7
Took the 6545 to the session this past week. Tones were a bit off for the project. Used the Maz Sr 212 for 85% of the stuff. Route 66 for 10% and a couple in-house amps for the other 5%. That R66 just flat tore it up on one rockin' song in particular. Was nice to hear again. Wanted the 45 for some of the stompin' new-country tones (TX flavored) and the 65 for the Skynard flavored stuff. But, was out voted to keep the R66 or Maz. Did use a Fender Dual Showman (with the super-cheesy red-knobs... : into a Marshall 4x12 for some muddy Skynard rhythm tones. Worked - engineer/producer knew what he wanted and pulled in his own amp/cab. Should be cool enough...will post some clips when I get a copy.
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Post by kruzty on Mar 19, 2007 9:45:51 GMT -7
I think the 45 side sounds good for some country stuff, especially when you can get the volume around noon - 1:00. It works really well with my MASS Lite into a Texas Heat...
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Post by (8^D) on Mar 19, 2007 19:35:08 GMT -7
I think the 45 side sounds good for some country stuff, especially when you can get the volume around noon - 1:00. It works really well with my MASS Lite into a Texas Heat... Glad someone finally came to the park to play - was feeling all alone in here. Agreed. I'm really looking forward to an opportunity to use the 6545 live...I just think it's the perfect amp for the new 'dirt' country tones. Set that next to a Route 66 (blues tones) or a Maz/Stingray/RX (voxy/clean tones) and you'd have a hell of a setup!
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Mar 20, 2007 8:45:14 GMT -7
Been using my 6545 for blues mostly. I set the KT-45 side up for some good headroom ( Treble and Bass around 11:00 ) and then crank the volume to 3:00. Great cleans when you roll down the guitars volume controls but thickens up really well when you turn up the guitar. For the SRZ-65 side I run the controls ( Bass 1:00 Middle 1:30 and Treble at 9:00) The volume sits at 1:00 and the gain at 12:00. I love the way the SRZ cuts through.....just enough high end to cut through the mix......I do not like a really bright sound......bothers my ears more that way. The SRZ-65 side of mine is pretty darn bright with my Les Paul which is why I run it at 9:00 I tried it at 11:30 and it was too bright for me.
Paul G.
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Post by rhythmeister on Mar 20, 2007 19:49:45 GMT -7
I'm using the 6545 for live club gigs. Playing rhythm guitar in a "radio-friendly" rock band that writes and performs originals.
I use the 45 side for sparkly cleans, which it gives me soooo well. Settings are: Treble 9:00, Bass Full, Volume 12:00.
I use the 65 side for medium-to-high gain rhythm. Settings are: Treble 9:00, Bass & Mid 3:30, Master 8:00, Gain Full.
With the tubes I'm running, these settings give me roughly the same volume from each channel, so I can channel switch without a volume pedal and without giving the sound guy fits!
Cheers, Blair
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Post by rhythmeister on Mar 20, 2007 19:52:10 GMT -7
I do not like a really bright sound......bothers my ears more that way. The SRZ-65 side of mine is pretty darn bright with my Les Paul which is why I run it at 9:00 I tried it at 11:30 and it was too bright for me. Paul G. Same here. Above 9:00 hurts with every guitar I own - too bright. Cheers, Blair
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Post by (8^D) on Mar 20, 2007 23:35:43 GMT -7
Cool...will have to experiement with some of those settings. Have the 6545 packed up in an ATA case at the moment, don't recall where the knobs stopped...do think I have the 45 side with the T/B controls @ 3:00 and the volume at 1:00. It's "clean" with a little hair and some tube compression. Can't remember off-hand where the 65 side settled.
Have also been running the 6545 thru a couple Silver/Blue Alnico speakers which are quieter, softer/less aggressive than the V30/G12H30 212. Do have to roll down the highs a bit when plugged into the 'ceramic' cab (w/the ceramic Celestions).
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Mar 23, 2007 11:06:38 GMT -7
Last night at practice we were doing the song "It's 2 a.m." and I like a thicker sound (for this song) than what I usually use on the KT-45 side but not as heavy as the SRZ-65 sound I normally use. Used the KT-45 side with Vol, Bass, and Treble at 2:00. Killer crunch with good articulation.
Really looking forward to our gig this Saturday.
Paul G.
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Post by drew on Mar 27, 2007 9:40:29 GMT -7
I'm still a newbee to the 6545 and have lots too learn. Dan looking forward to hearing some 6545 clips. I'm running an open back avatar 1x12 cube cab loaded w/50 w weber blue dog alnico. (same as Krusty) For my playing situations other speakers are too loud. I've only done two gigs with the amp so far and am spending about equal time on either side; 45 for clean and 65 for slight OD and volume boost. I'm really impresed with the 65's ability to clean up with rolling the guitar volume down. For additional Dist I'm running BB (gain at noon) and Sparkledrive for a clean type boost (favored the sparkle over my RC, I preferred the RC with the maz sr). 45 > T-2:00, B-3:00, V-11:00-1:00. 65 > B-9:00, M-1:00, T-12:00, M-11:00, G-2:00 Airbrake - 3 to start then down to 2 as the sets progress
I'm loving this amp... Thanks Steve and of course the good Doc!
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Post by kruzty on Mar 28, 2007 13:45:15 GMT -7
FYI - my Blue Dog is ceramic...
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Post by (8^D) on Mar 29, 2007 11:12:27 GMT -7
FYI - my Blue Dog is ceramic... What's the wattage on that? I know these heads will push more than 65 watts when crankin'. I've been bouncing between a V30/G12H30 212 and a Blue/Silver Alnico (both 50 watters) 212. Really changes the character of both sides. For what I'm doing though, I think I prefer the Alnicos - a bit softer/compressed. Takes the edge off but can still have the treble 'bite'.
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Post by drew on Mar 29, 2007 12:05:48 GMT -7
Dan, Does the combined BR & SB alnico efficiency characteristics decrease the volume of the amp? The BD 50W alnico in a 1x12 allows me to push amps harder with less volume than any other speaker I've tried. Maybe that's what softer means?
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Post by (8^D) on Mar 29, 2007 13:08:23 GMT -7
Dan, Does the combined BR & SB alnico efficiency characteristics decrease the volume of the amp? The BD 50W alnico in a 1x12 allows me to push amps harder with less volume than any other speaker I've tried. Maybe that's what softer means? Hey Drew! To me, they do 'seem' to decrease the volume - don't know whether it's perceived or actual. Have no idea about the efficiency differences between ceramic vs. alnico, or between Celestion vs. Weber. The SB/BB Alnicos roll off that sizzly top end you hear in the Ceramics...there's a nice chime rather than bite. It's softer in that manner. And, the alnicos compress more than the ceramics - would liken it to the difference between the solid state vs tube rectifier...one is quicker/stiffer, the other has a bit of sag/compression and seems more musical/interactive. If I were playing more rock (more gain and humbuckers) I'd favor the ceramics for the tighter/faster low end and top-end bite/clarity. But, with the more americana/pop/country material I've been playing, the softer top end and compression works better - especially with the single-coil guitars I mostly play these days.
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Post by (8^D) on Mar 29, 2007 13:12:43 GMT -7
Did some more twiddling with the knobs today w/a 'tele'. Was into the V30/G12H30 212 w/an attenuator (so I wouldn't go deaf ;D):
KT Side: T: 3 B: 5(max) V:1 ------ SR Side: B: 2:30-3:00 M: 2 T: 11 M: 12 G: 10:30-11:00
Was a nice tone/volume balance between the 2 channels. Used some different stomps for more gain. Really liking this head a lot. Still haven't had it out on a gig, but hoping to next week. Will see...the Maz Sr. may still get called in for that one. 1/4" tip going into the amp on the footswitch just went bad so I'll have to get that repaired before anything happens.
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Post by (8^D) on Apr 3, 2007 8:51:20 GMT -7
Did some more tweaking at full volume w/a new cab.
KT Side: T: 10 B: 1 V: 1:30 ------ SR Side: B: 9 M: 1 T: 10 M: 12 G: 8:30-9
Ran into a single Silver Bell Alnico 112. Will probably put a bit more bass into the KT side, but wanted it mostly clean. Had to roll the bass off in the SRZ side (to where it's just coloring the tone) because it was farty thru that speaker/cab. SRZ side seems to prefer the Ceramic speakers w/the low-end meat it puts out.
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Post by skydog958 on Apr 19, 2007 12:41:24 GMT -7
I don't have the 6545 but I do have the separate versions of both and they're both killer. At this very moment I run them both into a pair of G12H30s. At the moment I'm looking into speakers for a SRZ-only cab...can't wait to have an A/B rig with both amps.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Apr 20, 2007 7:18:52 GMT -7
Did a slight bias tweak the other night, just routine check about every 6 months. I bias at 60% usually. Absolutely the sweetest Strat and Les Paul tones at practice the last few times. Can not wait for our gig this Saturday.
Controls:
KT-45 Vol: 3:00 Bass: 11:00 Treble: 11:00 ---------------------- SRZ-65 Bass: 1:00 Middle: 1:30 Treble: 9:00 Master: 1:00 Gain: 12:00
Airbrake on Setting #2. Quick note on the footswtich issue. I had the same thing. Foudn the 1/4" plug was goign in too far. The contact was actually hitting the sleeve not the tip of the plug. So I just don't push it in as far. I push it in till I feel the contact and all is well.
Paul G.
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Post by drew on Apr 20, 2007 8:00:22 GMT -7
Paul, Good luck with the gig. You'll have to let us know how it turns out.
I've done about 4 gigs with the 6545 running through the weber 12 Blue Dog Alnico and have been very happy with the amp. Still figuring out how to work both sides as I go back and forth but run it similar to Dan's setting. Last Sat night I used an openback 1x12 cab with a texas heat. I was not pleased with the sound, it could have been the room it was a converted barn in the upper level, wood everywhere. I thought it would sound great but the lows were swallowed up and the highs sounded brash. I was wishing I had my BD....
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Post by (8^D) on Apr 20, 2007 13:35:44 GMT -7
I'm still bummed...haven't had the chance to get this amp outside my studio. Want to hear it roar on a stage somewhere sometime...soon! ;D Maybe later this summer.
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Post by cementman on Apr 20, 2007 23:26:33 GMT -7
hey dan,, glad to hear of the new gig,, mandolin hunh? got ta hear that. by the way, i am really stoked on this celestion gold with the ghia i have,, i had never bought a celestion blue, not enough power i thought, and pretty big bucks,, BUT, i got a gold from a z forum member,, i just cant get over the clear clean tone without noisy bass that i was trying to dial out with the g12h30 and the v-30 cab i had,, this is the spkr combo that comes with the z 2/12 combo, so i thought nothing could be better overall than this,, this spkr is well worth the bucks, i cant talk enough about it,, the neck pup on my tele is now usable when i set the tone for the bridge pup.. fantastic spkr,, now to try it with the RX,,,,,
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Post by (8^D) on Apr 21, 2007 9:40:42 GMT -7
hey dan,, glad to hear of the new gig,, mandolin hunh? got ta hear that. CDJ's playing the Country Stampede in Manhattan in June. Not sure what day...I updated my website with the schedule. Will have the guitars, vocals, and mando a-blazin'. Might even have the Maz Sr along for the ride since that's a bus run. I've been running the Weber 50 watt Blue and Silver Alnico w/a couple amps. REALLY like them. I stayed away from the Celestion Blue for power handling reasons as well. Glad the Gold is working for you - sounds like a nice speaker.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Apr 23, 2007 14:49:12 GMT -7
Well the Saturday gig went really well. Got lots of compliments from those in attendance, including other musicians. A friend of mine who plays a lot of modern stuff kept asking all kinds of questions about the 6545. Would not be suprised if he gets one some day. Be good to get him away from the Triple Rectifiers and the like.
Way too much fun.
Paul G.
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Post by rhythmeister on Apr 25, 2007 9:37:32 GMT -7
hey dan,, glad to hear of the new gig,, mandolin hunh? got ta hear that. CDJ's playing the Country Stampede in Manhattan in June. Not sure what day...I updated my website with the schedule. Ahh, a good Canadian girl, that CDJ. Friend of mine here in Vancouver used to work with her years ago when they were both waitressing and aspiring to bigger/better things. Hope the gigs go well!!! Cheers, Blair
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Post by (8^D) on Apr 25, 2007 11:50:31 GMT -7
That's a cool story! Thanks! Have a lot of work to do...got the gig, now have to keep it. Going to see if the 6545 fits any of the material...be fun to take on the road. CDJ's playing the Country Stampede in Manhattan in June. Not sure what day...I updated my website with the schedule. Ahh, a good Canadian girl, that CDJ. Friend of mine here in Vancouver used to work with her years ago when they were both waitressing and aspiring to bigger/better things. Hope the gigs go well!!! Cheers, Blair
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Post by cementman on Apr 25, 2007 15:00:51 GMT -7
well, if the 6545 doesnt cut it,, you can borrow my GHIA!, but not the RX,, and you have to come get it,, hah. my cousin played the stampede year with some band whose name i dont remember,, he lives in topeka,,
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Post by (8^D) on Apr 25, 2007 19:47:40 GMT -7
Mighty kind of ya! I'll probably end up with the SR on the bus when we pass thru KC for the Stampede run and store it in Nashville w/one of the guys. well, if the 6545 doesnt cut it,, you can borrow my GHIA!, but not the RX,, and you have to come get it,, hah. my cousin played the stampede year with some band whose name i dont remember,, he lives in topeka,,
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Post by jimmydeez on May 11, 2007 12:42:47 GMT -7
This is great some real chatter about the 6545.
I modded the 65 side of my 6545 to have a 25k mid pot. It gives a little more of a marshally tone. Lets more mids come through.
I am using the 45 side for a great clean tone which I boost with a Hot Cake for a bluesy lead. I use the 65 side for a killer crunch which I boost with a SHO for heavier tunes. And I am using a Budda SUperdrive 18 for my lead tones which are thick and saturated but still have some bit.
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Post by cementman on May 11, 2007 15:09:42 GMT -7
ok dan, i am a little bummed, waiting for my ghia to get back from z,, it was a toss up between a used ghia, a used kt45, and a used rx,,, all 3 had maple fronts,, so i opted with the rx and ghia,, but when i get it back,and you need it for the studio in kc you CAN borrow it,, there is some really great eq with these older rx's, i dont even know about the extra strength,, i have it set up with the gold thru a lopo big bottom open back cab, and the airbrake,,, but for some reason the ghia just fits me, home recordingand local christian cable tv. wow a budda and z 6545, lotta range there...
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Post by (8^D) on May 11, 2007 18:19:15 GMT -7
I'm sure the good Doc will have you up and running better than before in no time! Appreciate the offer - will hollar next time. Bet that does sound great! Haven't had much experience with the RX...have played around some with the RXES w/the Overdose. I still haven't played a Z I didn't like/want...Z-28, Stangray, RXES, Jr, etc etc. ;D Galaxy concept is starting to really eat at me now... Sure miss the Z's on the road...I like AC30's but they just don't have that Z grind, transparency/honesty, and character. ok dan, i am a little bummed, waiting for my ghia to get back from z,, it was a toss up between a used ghia, a used kt45, and a used rx,,, all 3 had maple fronts,, so i opted with the rx and ghia,, but when i get it back,and you need it for the studio in kc you CAN borrow it,, there is some really great eq with these older rx's, i dont even know about the extra strength,, i have it set up with the gold thru a lopo big bottom open back cab, and the airbrake,,, but for some reason the ghia just fits me, home recordingand local christian cable tv. wow a budda and z 6545, lotta range there...
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