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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Jun 27, 2013 11:21:21 GMT -7
I wonder if the mod could possibly be done so that both the master volume engages and the eq bypasses with the footswitch. It can be tricky to get your eq and "cleaner" tone set exactly how you want it and then not have an unwanted jump in volume with eq bypass. If the master volume engaged simultaneously with the eq bypass than you could really dial that volume difference in the way you want. Nope, that ain't possible. This isn't just a Master Volume, but if I understand it correctly, it is a dual action rotary control which alters the Post Phase Inverter signal level, yet maintains the balance of the various voltages involved relative to one another, so maintains the overall tonal quality of the amp - no easy feat! To bring this PPIMV in and out of circuit with a footswitch would require all sorts of relay jiggery-pokery in the signal path, which goes against the ethos of what DrZ is all about - as minimal a circuit as possible between the guitar and the speaker. I can see why you would ask, and what the purpose is, but can equally understand why it won't ever happen I use an Xotic EP clean boost last in my chain to give a hefty does of volume boost for my solos - works like a dream
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Post by zestystrat on Jul 19, 2013 13:03:53 GMT -7
Noob question, apologies If this has been address before. Can I use any footswitch or does it have to be the one included?
I'm just thinking about pedalboard space.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Jul 19, 2013 13:28:00 GMT -7
Most pedals will work,- just make sure it is a good shielded cable.
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Post by zestystrat on Jul 19, 2013 13:29:24 GMT -7
Thank you sir!
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Post by jadedmusician on Feb 6, 2014 20:47:56 GMT -7
Are these mods still available or was it only through 12/31/13.
Thanks!
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Post by bryan0418 on Feb 6, 2014 21:57:48 GMT -7
I believe the mods are still available but not sure on pricing. I would suggest you call or email and get an RMA number to send the amp back. The mod totally rocks. Keep in mind that the Z crew will also give your amp a once over check to make sure everything is working to spec as well as the mods.
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Post by jadedmusician on Feb 11, 2014 12:56:26 GMT -7
I sent a couple of emails to repairs@drzamps.com but all I've received is an auto-reply telling me they have my email. I found an online form to submit repair requests, I'll see if I get a response from that.
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Post by Lefty on Feb 11, 2014 18:46:08 GMT -7
I sent a couple of emails to repairs@drzamps.com but all I've received is an auto-reply telling me they have my email. I found an online form to submit repair requests, I'll see if I get a response from that. Be patient, it's a busy shop.
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Post by jadedmusician on Feb 14, 2014 10:04:41 GMT -7
I'm still hoping to hear back about getting the mod done. The mod sounds like a perfect way to get a lead boost.
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Post by jadedmusician on Feb 20, 2014 16:44:02 GMT -7
I still haven't heard anything from the repairs if they are accepting mod requests. It's been about two weeks. I don't want to keep sending messages, I guess I'll just give it more time and see if they respond.
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Post by iluvpunz on Feb 20, 2014 19:51:02 GMT -7
Try them again. It doesn't hurt to try a call. Doc will often answer the phone if they aren't swamped. Good people there and I am sure your message may have slipped through the cracks...
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Post by jadedmusician on Mar 1, 2014 16:16:15 GMT -7
I finally heard back from them. They were deciding if they were going to keep the update available in 2014. They will do it still but it's now $350 plus shipping. It's getting up there price wise especially with shipping from California, but I think it's still worth doing. The brake lite never seems to get me where I need to be and I think the MV will make the difference. Just waiting to hear back about scheduling it and getting the RMA.
Do you think it's still worth it at $350?
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Post by bryan0418 on Mar 1, 2014 16:20:01 GMT -7
I think it is worth the price. Think of what you would spend on a good overdrive pedal. The master volume and eq bypass make the amp much more useable. The Z crew will also look over the amp and make sure it is up to spec which is good to know. You maybe be able just to ship the chassis and save a little on shipping. Just a thought.
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Post by iluvpunz on Mar 1, 2014 17:21:10 GMT -7
The mods took my Remedy from a good amp that I could use in some venues to the one I use 90% of the time. The master volume means you can dial in the high and normal volumes for the right amount of clean or drive and still get the volume right for just about any room. I love the eq bypass. I run my tone controls about noon with adjustments for the room and guitar which gives just the right amount of volume boost and drive from the eq bypass to be perfect for soloing. I still use a pedal board but if I had a one off show I could do it with no pedals at all and still have great tone.
Don't ever even use my Maz Jr anymore. The Remedy does it all for me with the mods.
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Post by kc on Mar 2, 2014 9:30:24 GMT -7
.......... The master volume means you can dial in the high and normal volumes for the right amount of clean or drive and still get the volume right for just about any room. I love the eq bypass ...... I still use a pedal board but if I had a one off show I could do it with no pedals at all and still have great tone ...... The Remedy does it all for me with the mods. +1000 I leave the eq bypass engaged 99% of the time ... and the MV is incredibly useful. Well worth the $, IMO. kc
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Post by JeffG on Mar 2, 2014 20:59:45 GMT -7
One of the reasons I got the Remedy is because of the MV and EQ bypass. It's a glorious amp that I enjoy at comfortable volumes and loud when I can.
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Post by John on Mar 3, 2014 11:34:57 GMT -7
$350? Ouch. If I'd know it was going up that much in price I would have done it earlier.
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Post by Mr.Fuzzwah on Mar 7, 2014 20:48:15 GMT -7
Do you know if anyone makes a toggle switch on a plug for the eq bypass?
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Mar 8, 2014 0:22:18 GMT -7
Hold on a mo........ don't the new Remedies with these features built in have a Push/Pull pot on the MV for the EQ Bypass? I seem to remember that being a feature talked about WAY back......
If so, then you could get one of those fitted maybe?
I could be mistaken though........
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Post by Mr.Fuzzwah on Mar 8, 2014 10:07:16 GMT -7
Nope. Footswitchable EQ bypass.
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Mar 8, 2014 15:19:08 GMT -7
Fair enough - mine was a retrofit, so I knew it would be foot switch only.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2014 17:31:11 GMT -7
Fair enough - mine was a retrofit, so I knew it would be foot switch only. The more I play the Remedy with MV the more I can see it being my only amp. I only have a gold Speaker at the Moment -I can't imagine the Creamback is better? I've got a m-12 on Top and the clean tone seems to go good with the Remedy- Pete would the Z-28 be even better? I gotta say this m-12 is really a nice sounding amp just straight in at 3:00 across the board like the old 28 guys do. May not be as loud but thru a Gold I can get Tele tones as well as really sparkly Chords: I've always had EL84 based AMPs: I don't have one currently to compare but it seems as though the Remedy and M-12 can distort and not be fizzy like my Maz 18 sounded. Same with the Z wreck. While I really like it. The Remedy I like Better: It's the tone in my head: And IMO more versatile then the wreck:
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Mar 9, 2014 0:34:39 GMT -7
Fair enough - mine was a retrofit, so I knew it would be foot switch only. The more I play the Remedy with MV the more I can see it being my only amp. I only have a gold Speaker at the Moment -I can't imagine the Creamback is better? I've got a m-12 on Top and the clean tone seems to go good with the Remedy- Pete would the Z-28 be even better? I gotta say this m-12 is really a nice sounding amp just straight in at 3:00 across the board like the old 28 guys do. May not be as loud but thru a Gold I can get Tele tones as well as really sparkly Chords: I've always had EL84 based AMPs: I don't have one currently to compare but it seems as though the Remedy and M-12 can distort and not be fizzy like my Maz 18 sounded. Same with the Z wreck. While I really like it. The Remedy I like Better: It's the tone in my head: And IMO more versatile then the wreck: Never played an M12 so I can't compare it to a Z28, but if you like what you hear and it's giving you what you want, then enjoy it I am not generally a fan of EL84 amps, at least the ones I've owned, for the very reasons you list - I find their OD tones fizzy. The Ghia has a wonderful sparkly 3D sound which was great, but I needed a more ballsy tone, so swapped it for the Z28. However, like you, since I got the Remedy with the mods, it gets almost all my air time now - it is my main gigging amp, with the Z28 playing the back-up role. As for speakers, I've just swapped an Eminence Governor into my 1x12 to replace a G12 65, and am yet to find out if it has tamed that slight upper spike when the amp is on the edge of break up. The general consensus is that it's a speaker issue, not an amp issue, but the jury is out on that one for now until I break the Governor in and gig it a few times. I cannot think of any reason I would ever want to change the Remedy now after the mods have been done - it just has THAT sound!
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Post by buckeyebob on Mar 28, 2014 7:23:18 GMT -7
Do you know if anyone makes a toggle switch on a plug for the eq bypass? I've seen one on Ebay. I can't remember what I was looking for when I found it though. Try a search for footswitches.
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Post by jadedmusician on Apr 16, 2014 8:12:29 GMT -7
My Remedy is finally shipped off for having the mods done. I have a creamback speaker that arrives today, so they will be two ships passing in the night until I get my Remedy back. I'm having shoulder surgery done on my right arm so the the Remedy might be ready before I am.
I'm hoping the combination of the modded Remedy, the creamback and a new shoulder is going to make for a fun gigging summer. Hopefully my shoulder will cooperate.
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Post by iluvpunz on Apr 16, 2014 8:43:22 GMT -7
^^^ Yer gonna luv it.
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Post by stratman89 on Apr 16, 2014 19:12:31 GMT -7
I sent my Remedy in for the mods and run it through a 1x12 Z cab with a Creamback. Prior to the mods I was running a Celestion Gold.
With the mods and Creamback the Remedy has become such a killer, versatile amp.
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Post by Traumatized (Eric) on Apr 17, 2014 13:36:09 GMT -7
I'm ran mine (older version that was modded) thru a 1x12 with a gold and another with a V30. I have a creamback on the way, because I hear it sounds magical with the Remedy. Can't wait!
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Post by sorele on Jun 16, 2014 15:23:41 GMT -7
Hi Doc, I´m from Europe, and I´m very interesed in the new mods for my Remedy head. Do you have any Dealer here who make this work? Thank you
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Jun 17, 2014 1:14:09 GMT -7
Hi Doc, I´m from Europe, and I´m very interesed in the new mods for my Remedy head. Do you have any Dealer here who make this work? Thank you Where in Europe? There is a main dealer in the UK, Peach Guitars, and an authorised tech shop, Essex Amp Repairs, who did mine - excellent job too!
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