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Post by strattmaz on Dec 4, 2012 23:57:06 GMT -7
Hey
Eq for most headroom ? I use the maz 8- 2x10 std combo - at last gig Almost throw the z on stage after unpacking. I just dont learned the eq-settings in forehand.
I maxed the master for moost headrom,but that dident happend. Ran out of headroom that gig. ( pentode )
Unlike my other or z/ amps,sems like the maz 8 have most headroom when master are set ca 1 o-clock
Help here please ! Planning gigging the maz 8 next weekend.
Strattmaz
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Post by Eddie on Dec 5, 2012 3:12:22 GMT -7
It may be that there just isn't enough headroom with an 8 watt amp when you play with your band.
I think you should use your MAZ 18 reverb instead.
Best, Eddie
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2012 9:23:15 GMT -7
Your instincts are good. For max headroom put the master at 12 or 1 , Set the amp on Pentode, low input, pre on 9 to 10.
It's a single ended design. Master controls the output tube.
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Post by strattmaz on Dec 24, 2012 8:36:48 GMT -7
Thanks Rosconyc
Used this settings for my latest gig.i use the high innput whith my stratocaster.
Vol 11 Treb 11 Mid 1 Master 1 Bass 12 Cut 11 Rev 11
Now the Maz 8 is my favorite amp live,when mikked. Really good clean whith some hair,perfect for comping. Tubscreamer 8o8 Hw. Xotic Ac booster for solo. Perfect blues-rock tone
Strattmaz
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Post by simpleton on Dec 24, 2012 9:29:09 GMT -7
? Why does the master work better at one ? Seems like it should be better at fully open ? Just interested in why this is if you can explain ROSCONYC.
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Post by doctorice on Dec 24, 2012 9:46:06 GMT -7
I think Eric's (roscoenyc) observation reflects where on the Master knob the single EL84 starts to be overdriven, i.e., power-tube distortion. This is distinct from the gain and OD that the preamp tubes can produce, using Volume and the tone controls (TMB). The maximum clean headroom is at the point where both V + TMB and Mast are each just below the OD breakup point.
Do I have that right, Eric?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2012 9:33:46 GMT -7
Yes, it's a single ended Class A amp. The master is different than other amps.
The pre-amp gain is just that, gain for the pre-amp section of the amp. The Master on the MAZ 8 controls the single output tube. I find that after 12 or 1 it starts to yield power tube grind (as opposed to pre-amp tube grind) This is the unique feature of this amp. You have to experiment with these thoughts in mind.
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Post by simpleton on Dec 26, 2012 10:00:43 GMT -7
Very cool. I agree that it's a unique feature to be able to soak the power tubes and not so much the pre.....Great info gentlemen, thank you. I've got a little Swart STR that I've really enjoyed, but I have to say that the little Maz 8 really seems to have some wonderful design options, and a little broader tone shaping structure. They'd be a fantastic duo in the studio/small stage arena . . .
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