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Post by 1juicy1 on Feb 28, 2015 21:35:11 GMT -7
I have a Remedy MV on the way to put up against my trusty Maz 18nr. I've tried the Galaxie, RX Jr, 2 monzas, 2 ghias, and a Maz reverb...basically all the master volume Z's. Finally pulled the trigger on an affordable Remedy MV. Arrives Tuesday. Nothing so far has held up against my Maz. I play all humbucker and P90 guitars. I'm hoping the Remedy lives up to all of Rocknfrol's killer demos....
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Post by simpleton on Feb 28, 2015 23:34:52 GMT -7
I was thinking of going the same way before the Therapy...It will be nice to have the 20/40 option and the extra power outlet as well. Can't wait to hear what you think of it.
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Post by doctorice on Mar 1, 2015 6:49:02 GMT -7
Looking forward to your Remedy tales.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Mar 1, 2015 7:21:52 GMT -7
Remedy LOVES humbucker guitars. You will be fairly thrilled, I think.
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Post by John on Mar 1, 2015 10:05:05 GMT -7
Before you make any quick or rash decisions....you've got to get a greenback flavored speaker(s). Perfect match for the Remedy.
I would highly recommend the Creamback M.
I've had Maz Jrs and still have the Remedy (and a Ghia). With humbuckers, I never cared much for the sound of el84's when pushed hard. Rather fizzy. (nothing against the Doc..it's the tube) Always preferred big bottles for humbuckers. You'll notice there's more 'muscle' and...I don't want to call it 'headroom' (although that applies too)....but a different kind/feel of compression. To me, the el84s start to fart out when pushed hard with buckers, but the Remedy, while still having a cool compression & distortion..won't fart out.
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Post by mfirst on Mar 1, 2015 14:20:53 GMT -7
Before you make any quick or rash decisions....you've got to get a greenback flavored speaker(s). Perfect match for the Remedy. I would highly recommend the Creamback M. I've had Maz Jrs and still have the Remedy (and a Ghia). With humbuckers, I never cared much for the sound of el84's when pushed hard. Rather fizzy. (nothing against the Doc..it's the tube) Always preferred big bottles for humbuckers. You'll notice there's more 'muscle' and...I don't want to call it 'headroom' (although that applies too)....but a different kind/feel of compression. To me, the el84s start to fart out when pushed hard with buckers, but the Remedy, while still having a cool compression & distortion..won't fart out. What he said. Get a Creamback G12M65. Well worth the money and a perfect match for the Remedy. If you like Humbuckers and P90s you're buying the right amp. As for the Maz 18 comparison. If I have the room on stage I'll run my single could guitars through the Maz and Les Pauls through the Remedy.
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Post by 1juicy1 on Mar 1, 2015 15:18:03 GMT -7
I will be running through a WGS ET-65, I've owned the Creamback and it and the ET were very close and my favorite speakers of all time. I've been rotating every humbucker out there through my Gibbys and haven't been able to get rid of that fizz. My firebird and p90 goldtop sound incredible through the Maz but there was just something about humbuckers I that didn't sound right. Good but not perfect to my ears. It never dawned on me that it could be the EL84's. Now you guys have me super stoked for it to arrive...
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Post by 1juicy1 on Mar 1, 2015 15:21:51 GMT -7
The other thing will be that I'm going to try and run it as a combo if it's a keeper. I know it will be upside down but oh well...unless I could talk the Doc into a reverse faceplate;)
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Post by John on Mar 1, 2015 16:05:17 GMT -7
I've been rotating every humbucker out there through my Gibbys and haven't been able to get rid of that fizz. My firebird and p90 goldtop sound incredible through the Maz but there was just something about humbuckers I that didn't sound right. Good but not perfect to my ears. It never dawned on me that it could be the EL84's. Now you guys have me super stoked for it to arrive... Then I think you're in for a surprise!!
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Mar 1, 2015 19:55:03 GMT -7
Of course, you can always....
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Post by rmutt on Mar 2, 2015 20:30:22 GMT -7
I will be running through a WGS ET-65, I've owned the Creamback and it and the ET were very close and my favorite speakers of all time. I've been rotating every humbucker out there through my Gibbys and haven't been able to get rid of that fizz. My firebird and p90 goldtop sound incredible through the Maz but there was just something about humbuckers I that didn't sound right. Good but not perfect to my ears. It never dawned on me that it could be the EL84's. Now you guys have me super stoked for it to arrive... I ran WGS ET-65s with the the MV Remedy- fantastic match with buckers. Lollar imperials sweetened it further, though still fuzz with the high vol over 2:00. You are in for a treat...
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Post by JeffG on Mar 3, 2015 21:38:33 GMT -7
I will be running through a WGS ET-65, I've owned the Creamback and it and the ET were very close and my favorite speakers of all time. I've been rotating every humbucker out there through my Gibbys and haven't been able to get rid of that fizz. My firebird and p90 goldtop sound incredible through the Maz but there was just something about humbuckers I that didn't sound right. Good but not perfect to my ears. It never dawned on me that it could be the EL84's. Now you guys have me super stoked for it to arrive... I ran WGS ET-65s with the the MV Remedy- fantastic match with buckers. Lollar imperials sweetened it further, though still fuzz with the high vol over 2:00. You are in for a treat... ^^^ I keep my HV at around 3:00
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Post by 1juicy1 on Mar 3, 2015 22:04:45 GMT -7
Remedy arrives tomorrow...I hope to plug my LP in, strike a chord and sound like my tone hero...Warren Haynes!
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Post by rmutt on Mar 4, 2015 13:51:48 GMT -7
I ran WGS ET-65s with the the MV Remedy- fantastic match with buckers. Lollar imperials sweetened it further, though still fuzz with the high vol over 2:00. You are in for a treat... ^^^ I keep my HV at around 3:00 Thats the way to live!
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Post by 1juicy1 on Mar 4, 2015 14:59:59 GMT -7
It just arrived and I only got to play at lunch for 30 min...WOW! My first impression is that I can't believe the girth to the notes. So big and round. Also I've never had note bloom and sustain like this from any amp. There are so many complex harmonic overtones. The MV is more functional than my Maz, it has a very slow sweep, as my Maz is very touchy within a quarter inch of turn. This may sound silly but I thought the Remedy would have even a lil more gain on tap, I'm not complaining though. It sounded great with a light boost in the front. I guess my only initial complaint would be that I thought the bass could be tighter. It's a lil loose...big but flubby. I thought it would be tighter with a solid state rectifier, but I haven't got to tweak all the knobs yet or try the tone bypass yet.
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Post by Jefferson on Mar 4, 2015 15:05:25 GMT -7
what kind of cab are you using? a great closed back cab can definitely add some punch to the bass end of things.
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Post by iluvpunz on Mar 4, 2015 17:38:10 GMT -7
what kind of cab are you using? a great closed back cab can definitely add some punch to the bass end of things. Yes! Closed back expecially with a Creamback will tighten up the bass. I use a Z Best with a Greenback and a V30 most gigs. I run the bass about 11:00 with a Les Paul. Neck pup I might take it down to 10:00
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Post by John on Mar 4, 2015 19:36:05 GMT -7
It just arrived and I only got to play at lunch for 30 min...WOW! My first impression is that I can't believe the girth to the notes. So big and round. Also I've never had note bloom and sustain like this from any amp. There are so many complex harmonic overtones. The MV is more functional than my Maz, it has a very slow sweep, as my Maz is very touchy within a quarter inch of turn. This may sound silly but I thought the Remedy would have even a lil more gain on tap, I'm not complaining though. It sounded great with a light boost in the front. I guess my only initial complaint would be that I thought the bass could be tighter. It's a lil loose...big but flubby. I thought it would be tighter with a solid state rectifier, but I haven't got to tweak all the knobs yet or try the tone bypass yet. I KNEW you'd like it! Did the 'fizzy' go away? I don't know what kind of music you play...but here's my classic rock heaven tone with humbuckers: 1) High volume: about 2;00 2) Normal volume: OFF 3) treble: Noon or less (it's already bright with the normal volume off) 4) mids: noon- 2:00 5) Bass: 9-11:00 And this must be used in a closed back cabinet with greenback flavored speakers. Use guitar volume to dial up the dirt. the key to the amp settings listed above is Normal volume...OFF, but treble not past noon. I too found the mv more usable than when I had my maz.
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Post by 1juicy1 on Mar 9, 2015 8:29:53 GMT -7
Ok, after many hours of paying and A/Bing with my Maz through closed back and open back cabs I came to some conclusions.... Some of the pros: the Remedys MV is the best I've ever used. It is so usable with such a broad sweep, it worked so well there is hardly a use for the half power switch. The tone bypass is the best I've ever used, it adds incredible gain boost without an out of control volume jump or changing the tone structure. The bypass on my Maz to me is unusable, it jumps in volume too many db's and changes the tone in a way I don't like. The Remedy absolutely nails EARLY Marshall tones. To me it's the epitome of early AC/DC , Malcom Young rhythm tones.
That being said, I just don't know if early Marshall is my thing. And I've run into this with Fargens and other high end Marshallesque amps I've tried. The deal breaker for me is that I just can't seem to get enough thumpy bass and the mid structure. The bass is kinda farty/flubby loose compared to my Maz. My Maz is just so much fuller and bigger sounding. Maybe with a 2x12 or 4x12 would do the trick but that's not doable for my needs. If I rolled a lot of the bass volume off and the hi vol up it tightened things up but got really thin. The mids are just different too, they are excellent for that in your face , cut through the mix. The Maz has a lil better balance in the mids for my tastes but maybe I've just desired a slight scoop to them. If only the Maz had the juicy, non fizzy gain of the Remedy it would be perfect, but for now as cool as the Remedy is I just don't know if it's for me for my needs..
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Post by nmz on Mar 9, 2015 14:51:18 GMT -7
You might need some THERAPY! Better MV, hard to believe but it is and smooth drive with plenty of low end if needed.
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Post by John on Mar 9, 2015 15:03:23 GMT -7
Too bad. Early..4 input Marshall IS my thing!
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Mar 10, 2015 1:44:58 GMT -7
Why not try the Maz 38?
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Post by Andy 67 on Mar 10, 2015 2:38:33 GMT -7
Of course, you can always.... I've been waiting for sooo long to see this pic again... I can't help it, Steve, it's a masterpiece!!! Tons of tone!!
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Post by Maddog on Mar 10, 2015 2:46:50 GMT -7
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Post by 1juicy1 on Mar 10, 2015 7:38:17 GMT -7
How would the Maz 38 differ from the 18? Wouldn't it just be more stage volume or increased headroom? I had never considered the 38....
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Mar 10, 2015 14:10:42 GMT -7
I don't own a 38, so I can't offer up a comparison. I was just going by your consistent comparison to your Maz Jr. It seems you keep going back to the well, so maybe you just need a bigger version. BW seems to get some mighty sweet sound out of his. I seem to recall somewhere that the intention was to make a smaller version of the 38, but the Jr. became its own amp, which leads me to believe the additional power tubes might add more than just power. Anyway it's just a thought.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Mar 10, 2015 19:52:56 GMT -7
Yeah the 38 isn't really just a Maz 18 with twice the power. It has a different thang going on - you have to play it to get it. If you actually want exactly what the Maz 18 brings, only with twice the power, use two Maz 18's.
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