zdog
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Post by zdog on Nov 12, 2010 7:22:50 GMT -7
I was wondering if anyone hear uses an on off between lo and high inputs while there playing live and if it works or is worth trying. If your not sure what I mean read the post from Mike below. Posted by Mike (doctorice): You should also be aware that the MAZ has Hi and Lo input jacks, with about 3 db of gain difference between them. It's quite audible AND you can switch between the Hi and Lo by simply plugging a plain old on-off type footswitch into the unused jack. It's pretty cool to set a fairly clean basic amp sound running in Hi and then switch on the bypass and shift over to the Lo. Keeps the volumes roughly in the same zone but really alters the tone. Plus your guitar volume helps shade clean to dirt! The MAZ is very pedal friendly. The presence of the Hi and Lo inputs should not be overlooked when considering pedal use. I've found I generally like the Lo input and the extra headroom. I usually gig with a Fender Clapton Strat, which has pretty high outputs for single coils, and a modest pedalboard setup. Read more: ztalk.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=maz18&action=display&thread=35717#ixzz154tY23ON
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Post by Mostrummer on Nov 12, 2010 9:02:39 GMT -7
I use it with my MAZ 38, and yes it works. Definite volume change. I have a switch that was built by Eddie and LizardLeg here on the forum, but I've seen photos of someone using an Boss FS-5U for it (but can't guarantee it would work). You get a definite increase in volume and gain. Try the low input and then quickly put the amp in standby and switch the cable over to the hi input to see if its something you'd like.
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Post by doctorice on Nov 12, 2010 10:13:58 GMT -7
zdog: I've been using my Z-28 for live gigs lately. It doesn't have the feature set of the MAZ. (It's a great gig amp, though But the lo-hi switching will definitely work in a live setting. Any basic on-off footswitch will be fine.
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Post by Sdan on Nov 12, 2010 11:36:45 GMT -7
Any basic on-off foot switch will be fine I tried to use an old Roland very simple foot switch, it woks but it's really noisy when engaged, maybe I have to try the Boss.
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Post by doctorice on Nov 12, 2010 11:48:43 GMT -7
Any basic on-off foot switch will be fineI tried to use an old Roland very simple foot switch, it woks but it's really noisy when engaged, maybe I have to try the Boss. I've used a Boss and some no-name one that was lying around. No noise issues. I think it has been reported that there can be problems due either to the switch's cable or mechanical problems in the switch mechanism. It doesn't appear to be anything with the MAZ itself, although I suppose a dirty input jack could lead to this.
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Post by Sdan on Nov 16, 2010 7:20:07 GMT -7
Any basic on-off foot switch will be fineI tried to use an old Roland very simple foot switch, it woks but it's really noisy when engaged, maybe I have to try the Boss. I've used a Boss and some no-name one that was lying around. No noise issues. I think it has been reported that there can be problems due either to the switch's cable or mechanical problems in the switch mechanism. It doesn't appear to be anything with the MAZ itself, although I suppose a dirty input jack could lead to this. hmmmmm, changed the cable, cleaned the inputs...still noisy, it sounds like ground noise. I'll change the inner switch and see. Thanks Doctorice for your suggestions
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Nov 16, 2010 8:13:26 GMT -7
Any basic on-off foot switch will be fineI tried to use an old Roland very simple foot switch, it woks but it's really noisy when engaged, maybe I have to try the Boss. I've used a Boss and some no-name one that was lying around. No noise issues. I think it has been reported that there can be problems due either to the switch's cable or mechanical problems in the switch mechanism. It doesn't appear to be anything with the MAZ itself, although I suppose a dirty input jack could lead to this. Well if you think about it, you have a guitar cord with an un-terminated connection (when the switch is open circuit) - the definition of an antenna. That antenna is connected to the input of your amp. So the shorter the cable the better, and the better the cable the better too. Good high quality cable is a must, and keep it as short as you can tolerate. Or just use your guitar's volume control which does exactly the same thing.
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Post by Scott on Nov 16, 2010 8:26:10 GMT -7
I read the OP wrong... Deleted my upper post. Any opinions on who makes the highest quality on/off foot pedal, with short well shielded cables?
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