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Post by doctorice on Oct 20, 2011 15:41:04 GMT -7
Here's my new arrival. I set it down flat to get this shot since there's not a lot of space left in my music room! Older iPhone; hope to get better pics soon. Some members of the family greet the new kid: I HAVE NOT EVEN PLUGGED IT IN YET. The amp just arrived and I'm going to take my wife out to dinner Play time later
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Post by pcns on Oct 20, 2011 16:03:21 GMT -7
wow, a single digit serial number, very very cool! It looks awesome, good move on taker your wife out to dinner!! Todd
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Post by Sean on Oct 20, 2011 16:04:58 GMT -7
Leave the back door unlocked - will be right over to play it for ya....
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Post by markT on Oct 20, 2011 16:39:18 GMT -7
Congrats Mike!
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Oct 20, 2011 16:41:44 GMT -7
^^^ If only Concorde was still flying........... Looks KILLER Mike! and I really admire your self control / wisdom in taking your wife out to dinner FIRST! A man blessed with true wisdom Looking forward to your report (of the Maz8, not dinner )
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2011 16:47:12 GMT -7
Congrats Doc! You are going to love it. Very nice looking combo.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Oct 20, 2011 16:52:05 GMT -7
Mike, I'm very sorry you got such a poor example, and red too. tch... Send it immediately here, and I will spend as much time as it takes to get it sorted out and up to snuff. I'm certain that it won't take long - maybe 12 or 36 months is what I figure, but you can be assured that it will be properly addressed and that speaker will absolutely get a full breakin.
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Post by drzplayer on Oct 20, 2011 17:20:03 GMT -7
nice one Mike! congrats! now go grab a bite to eat and hurry back! lol
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Post by doctorice on Oct 20, 2011 17:54:04 GMT -7
Mike, I'm very sorry you got such a poor example, and red too. tch... Send it immediately here, and I will spend as much time as it takes to get it sorted out and up to snuff. I'm certain that it won't take long - maybe 12 or 36 months is what I figure, but you can be assured that it will be properly addressed and that speaker will absolutely get a full breakin. Steve, your generosity truly is boundless
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Post by mpa93 on Oct 20, 2011 18:12:08 GMT -7
Congratulations Mike! Enjoy the amp! Looks great!
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Post by Maddog on Oct 20, 2011 18:22:43 GMT -7
Okay Mike.......One question: How long did it take to eat dinner? Awesome Brother, I can't wait for the arrival of your amp's identical twin!!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2011 18:36:23 GMT -7
Congratulations Mike! NICE...
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Post by Dan F"i"fe on Oct 20, 2011 18:46:05 GMT -7
damn that is one purdy amp Mike! Can't wait for the report!!!
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Post by Dan F"i"fe on Oct 20, 2011 19:07:37 GMT -7
I think I saw "Catcher in the Rye" on Mikes bookshelf... ;D
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Post by joek86 on Oct 21, 2011 2:22:41 GMT -7
Congrats....thinking about one myself.....
~Joe
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Post by Alan M (aka 'Milky') on Oct 21, 2011 2:47:40 GMT -7
How was dinner? ? ;D ;D
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Post by gizmo on Oct 21, 2011 6:15:49 GMT -7
VERY Nice! Is that grill tan or salt and pepper?
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Oct 21, 2011 6:23:53 GMT -7
Ssshhhhh! Listen carefully guys........ I think he's still playing!!
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Post by doctorice on Oct 21, 2011 6:26:20 GMT -7
How was dinner? ? ;D ;D It was good. Oktoberfest special at the Irish pub (go figure!) where my band is playing on Oct. 29th.
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Post by doctorice on Oct 21, 2011 6:27:41 GMT -7
VERY Nice! Is that grill tan or salt and pepper? I got the tan on this one. Have S&P on the red Z-28. I have to sit them side by side to see if I prefer one color combination.
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Post by doctorice on Oct 21, 2011 6:29:03 GMT -7
Ssshhhhh! Listen carefully guys........ I think he's still playing!! I haven't started! Got home too late to fire it up. Now that everyone at home is up and out, I'm about to go do that. See ya later
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Post by markT on Oct 21, 2011 6:29:21 GMT -7
^^^...Glad dinner was good Mike....BUT....the amp! The amp!! lol Tell us more about #006...
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Post by markT on Oct 21, 2011 6:30:13 GMT -7
oh...ok....have fun....but hurry back-
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Post by gizmo on Oct 21, 2011 6:34:52 GMT -7
VERY Nice! Is that grill tan or salt and pepper? I got the tan on this one. Have S&P on the red Z-28. I have to sit them side by side to see if I prefer one color combination. Please can you post a picture of them side by side so we can compare them. Maybe a poll would be in order?! I'd like to see them side by side as I am going to order my Maz 8 soon.
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Post by doctorice on Oct 21, 2011 8:00:10 GMT -7
OK, here are random first impressions. EC Strat into lo input.
Definitely a MAZ sibling. Amazing array of tones. Had to turn Bass up much higher than I'm used to on MAZ and JAZ 20/40; probably a function of the Cel Blue (Z 10s in those other amps), which has its own signature and is not broken in. Plenty of volume. Turning the Cut up increases perceived volume and seems to thicken the sound, back Treble down to take off the edge. Treble and Middle sweeps seem to have more effect/range than Bass sweep. Switching to triode definitely adds a more "old school" vibe to the sound; it seems to soften some of the MAZ chime and edge. Will be interesting to a/b against a 5E3 tweed Deluxe and the Z-28.
Finally, for now, as it says on the Z website's blurb, engage the eq bypass, put the amp in triode and (I add) crank the Volume and it's a slide monster.
I am very eager to get the speaker broken in. Also, I did hear some funky buzz -- sounded like a tube issue -- early on, but it seemed to disappear.
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Post by doctorice on Oct 21, 2011 8:01:13 GMT -7
Please can you post a picture of them side by side so we can compare them. Maybe a poll would be in order?! I'd like to see them side by side as I am going to order my Maz 8 soon. I'll try to get it posted here soon.
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Post by markT on Oct 21, 2011 8:34:52 GMT -7
Thanks for the quicky first review Mike! Still waiting on for my Blonde to come knocking at the door~
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2011 10:43:00 GMT -7
Congrats Mike!! Super cool looking amp!
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Post by Maddog on Oct 21, 2011 11:35:22 GMT -7
I am dying......a slow painful death.....Patience is certainly not my strong suit......Awesome amp Mike......Hope yer loving it!!!!
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Post by nicholas on Oct 21, 2011 12:04:57 GMT -7
Congrats Mike on the new amp.
How would you compare the maximum volume, compared to the MAZ Jr.?
Also a comparison on the reverb would be cool. Is it like the MAZ, or closer to the JAZ?
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