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Post by Funk#49 on Nov 28, 2014 21:18:35 GMT -7
Hey guys, I currently own a Ghia and I can't say enough good about it! I'm in the market for something with a little more grind..another Z obviously I have been reading a lot online lately and I was wondering....just how much the Remedy sounds like a Plexi? I know the Doc never shoots to remake an old amp, or copy anyone else's ideas...just curious if the "plexi-tone" can be found in the Remedy? Also, with the 6v6 tubes and solid state rectifier, how well does it clean up when rolling off on the guitar volume?
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Nov 28, 2014 21:32:15 GMT -7
Here's Doc's thoughts about the Remedy: "In 2009 Dr Z created the Remedy expressly for those seeking the full on assault and sweet crunch of a Plexi style circuit . Using four 6V6s and coming in at 40 watts it has all the spit and growl required for everything from burning your guitar at Monterey to blasting High Voltage rock and roll. There's more... the Remedy features a one of a kind 1/2 power switch. Flip the switch on the rear panel and go from 40 watts to 20 watts with no alteration to your sound. You'll experience the same sonic joy and touch sensitive response in either setting. Beginning in 2013 the Remedy has been updated with a post phase inverter master volume and footswitchable EQ bypass giving the player even more gain, tone and volume options. On the front panel the Remedy features a blended volume configuration. Both the High and Normal volumes are always at your disposal. You can dial in clear top end and full bodied roundness for any size room. No need to jumper the inputs, the Dr has already taken care of it. Also available for dialing in your desired sound is a full EQ compliment of Treble, Middle, Bass as well as the master volume. Should you feel the need to go to 11 the EQ bypass footswitch is there to help you make the leap from Malcom to Angus. Even without EQ the High/Normal volumes afford the user a substantial amount of tone adjustment. " A lot of guys here use the Remedy for cleans - though I like it more for the grit
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Post by Funk#49 on Nov 28, 2014 21:52:34 GMT -7
Thanks for the post, I could see a master volume on a 40 watt Z being extremely useful!
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Post by John on Nov 29, 2014 5:07:40 GMT -7
I have a Ghia and a Remedy. You will LOVE the Remedy. The dynamics are a little different....and I mean 'little'. There are some compression differences. But compared to many other amps, the two are in the same ball park.
The Remedy has more of a muscular feel. Those 6V6's don't compress like el84's do. (that and the solid state rec)
No amp can do everything. If you're looking to go from Mesa-over-the-top distortion....to Vox cleans with just a turn of the guitar volume....well, it's not going to do that. That said, there is a large dynamic range with which to work.
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Post by pcns on Nov 29, 2014 7:06:43 GMT -7
Not only is the master volume very useful and pleasing the half power switch is awesome too. There are lots of "knobs" to turn to get the sound you want at the volume you want. I used mine in church and never needed to use OD pedals to get the gain or crunch I wanted and I was able to maintain appropriate volume levels. To John's point above, this is not a uber high gain distortion machine (although . . . . its only a pedal away from getting there and sounding amazing, my Surh Riot really got it done!). The cleans were very nice too and I really enjoyed the amp on the hair edge of clean too. Nice and thick sounding. hope this helps, Todd
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Post by Funk#49 on Nov 29, 2014 7:49:20 GMT -7
Thanks, from those comments that sounds like what I'm looking for. I don't need that over the top gain stage, just enough drive to play some classic rock and modern country. The Doc makes so many great sounding amps, it's hard to decide which one to go for.
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Post by iluvpunz on Nov 29, 2014 18:23:04 GMT -7
I've been using my Remedy for the last couple of years for the same styles of music. It's been a great amp for that. I run it cleaner, just a hint of naz. I've been using pedals for more boost and dirt. I've recently been gigging with my Therapy. It's also great but very different amp than the Remedy. This coming summer I will run the Remedy and Therapy through a stereo rig and I think that is going to be the perfect outdoor rig for me.
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Post by Funk#49 on Nov 29, 2014 19:27:28 GMT -7
I have heard nothing but great things about the Therapy. The Antidote really caught my attention also..but with the half power switch and master volume the Remedy seems like more of what I need. I would really like to be able to get my drive tones from my amp.
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Post by iluvpunz on Nov 29, 2014 19:57:32 GMT -7
Antidote is really a great amp but it is loud without an Air Brake. The Remedy and the Therapy are both sweet. As they say the Remedy is more British and the Therapy is more American sounding drive. If you like a very dynamic amp that has real smooth overdrive and like to work your guitar volume the Therapy with a V30 might be your best bet. If you want more Angus Young tone with a stiffer feel the Remedy with a Creamback would be the way to go. Better yet, do like I did and get them both! Seriously, the master volume on both amps is really good. The Remedy does have quite a bit more push than the Therapy.
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