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Post by jzguitar on Jun 23, 2005 21:06:17 GMT -7
Anyone have any thoughts on the Avatar 2X12 cabs? I plan on getting a Z-Best eventually but the Avatars are under 300, so that's a little more realistic right now. I did try a Z-Best and of course it rocked. Just can't do the $750 right now!
jz
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Post by Bill on Jun 24, 2005 6:14:54 GMT -7
I think the Avatar is a good buy, my 1x12 is a heckuva cabinet for the dollars. It's not a ZBest, but then it's not $750.00 either. Dave at Avatar is first class, he'll treat you right.
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Post by martyncrew on Jun 25, 2005 11:26:56 GMT -7
I just bought an empty blonde G112 for my Ghia. Good value at $159, outstanding service from Avatar. Cab is pretty basic design, quality is OK, rough blonde tolex is almost same color as the Ghia. I have an Eminence Wizard in there which still needs some break-in but it's a very nice British-style speaker and very loud.
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Post by real oldster on Jun 26, 2005 6:12:31 GMT -7
I have an Avatar G112 with a Celestion V30 for use with my Ghia. The resulting sound is BIG, in fact the low end is excessive IMO, I have to lift the cab up off the floor to manage the bass. The cab is well built, a great value and Dave's customer service is first rate. I don't envision upgrading to another 1x12. ;D
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Post by Laroosco!! on Jun 26, 2005 13:07:50 GMT -7
I gigged my Matchless Clubman through a 2x12 Avatar cab wwitth a Weber Blue and a Weber Silver. GREAT cab
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Post by jzguitar on Jun 26, 2005 19:04:32 GMT -7
Thanks for the info everyone!
jz
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Post by bluzsteel on Jun 27, 2005 7:24:02 GMT -7
Dave is a great guy
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Post by verticalr on Jul 24, 2005 22:34:04 GMT -7
For everyone who doesn't know this check it out!
The Z-Best cabs are built by Dave @ Avatar speakers. He builds them and sends them to Dr. Z!
So the "special" that Avatar has right now with the Vintage 30 and the 70th anniversary speakers in it, you are getting the z-best, but just not as much attention to detail as the Z-Best..
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Post by Laroosco!! on Jul 24, 2005 23:32:05 GMT -7
The 2x12 Avatar is a standard closed back cab. The Z Best is ported and tunes and HEAVY AS HELL!!!!.
If Dave makes the Z Best it is still much different than the Avatar 2x12 IMO
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Post by Bill on Jul 25, 2005 3:33:44 GMT -7
What Laroosco said. Also watch the oxblood grill cloth, the Avatar is a different color than whats used on the Z cabinets, in case you're trying to match it up to a Z head. Click "Gear Pic" below to see the contrast.
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Post by zane on Jul 25, 2005 4:26:05 GMT -7
posted by verticalr:
The Z-Best & the Avatar 2x12 are completely different beast...the Avatar is front loaded... the Z- Best is rear loaded...the Z-Best is ported ...the Avatar isn't ... Very different tonal qualities
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Post by DRZ on Jul 25, 2005 4:27:56 GMT -7
For everyone who doesn't know this check it out! The Z-Best cabs are built by Dave @ Avatar speakers. He builds them and sends them to Dr. Z! So the "special" that Avatar has right now with the Vintage 30 and the 70th anniversary speakers in it, you are getting the z-best, but just not as much attention to detail as the Z-Best.. bullsh*t , Dave does not build anything for me. His cabs are built in Mexico , loaded by him , and sold direct . Get your story straight. DR.Z
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Jul 25, 2005 6:10:40 GMT -7
IMHO, the Z-Best is the best hands down. I compared against Bogner, THD to name a few. It's perfectly voiced for the DRZ amps, as it should be, since it is designed and hand crafted by the great Dr. Save up and get the Z-Best. You'll never look back and wonder if you made the right choice.
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Jul 25, 2005 6:17:17 GMT -7
Hey verticalr, were you just checking to see if Dr.Z monitored these posts, or were you trying to poke him to get a rise out of him? It worked either way!!! LOL :-) (all said with light hearted humor... just joshing, please don't take me seriously!)
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Post by kc on Jul 25, 2005 9:15:59 GMT -7
Hey Verticalr, Take the tour and you'll see (photo #10). BTW, Doc, it looks like the link on drzamps.com to the tour is bad: willcuttguitars.com/drztour.aspkc
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