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Post by llew on May 6, 2015 3:40:43 GMT -7
Hi all,i'v just picked up my first Remedy today only had 5 minute's to play about with it but I am so very impressed. I'v also got a maz jnr and 2x10 z cab which has been great for my last band playing pub's some chart stuff some rocky stuff. I'm starting a classic rock band (usual stuff ac/dc,lizzy etc) so was after something a bit more marshally and the Remedy seems to fit the bill. I'm after some advice really setting's, valve choices etc(i'v never had a 6v6 amp before so not sure what would be best? I prefer tung sols over jj's in my maz) also I'm running through the doc's 2x10 and it sounds great, loud but great But I think i'l end up getting a 1x12 with a creamback eventually. I'v got a marshall 4x12 loaded with greenbacks but I think I prefer the z 2x10??? Anyway just wanted to say hi and any advice would be great, cheers llew.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on May 6, 2015 8:39:25 GMT -7
Welcome to the Remedy! Great amplifier! Which version do you have (master volume or not)? Stick the the JJ 6V6s as they are the only 6V6s spec'd to handle the plate voltage designed in. The amp is designed around this tube. Others "may" work, but you're taking a risk. You'll find a lot of love around here for the Creamback, as well as the greenbacks for classic rock tones. I've been using a Gold as I prefer an open back cab on stage, but I understand it isn't as close to those classic tones as a greenback might be. YMMV. BTW, nothing wrong with sticking on that 2x10 if you're getting the sounds you like!
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Post by strat59 on May 6, 2015 8:48:28 GMT -7
Welcome to the Remedy! Great amplifier! Which version do you have (master volume or not)? Stick the the JJ 6V6s as they are the only 6V6s spec'd to handle the plate voltage designed in. The amp is designed around this tube. Others "may" work, but you're taking a risk. You'll find a lot of love around here for the Creamback, as well as the greenbacks for classic rock tones. I've been using a Gold as I prefer an open back cab on stage, but I understand it isn't as close to those classic tones as a greenback might be. YMMV. BTW, nothing wrong with sticking on that 2x10 if you're getting the sounds you like! +1 Steve is right as usual.
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Post by llew on May 6, 2015 8:52:21 GMT -7
Cheers, it did sound good I must say. I didn't really have much time to give it much of a blast today unfortunately. Hopefully will get a chance to play it loud through the 4x12 soon at the band's first get together. Can't wait..... The maz is a great amp but one thing that really stood out with the Remedy is the dynamics. Love that!
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Post by llew on May 6, 2015 8:53:37 GMT -7
Forgot to say it's the non master volume model.
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Post by pcns on May 6, 2015 9:04:20 GMT -7
The Remedy can give you some nice fat cleans too! MV is a great upgrade as is the tone by pass if you ever feel the desire to have factory Mods done. Welcome!! Todd
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on May 6, 2015 10:28:42 GMT -7
Congrats on the Remedy, llew! I'm just gettin' back to the Remedy myself--had one a couple years ago but sold it and told myself I'd get another someday. Well, someday is now! Just some tube comments: Doctor Z himself has stated that only JJ 6V6's are safe to use in the Remedy (most other brands can't handle the electronic punishment that these can endure). Also, tube-guru Myles here on Z-Talk has recommended using a 5751 in the phase-inverter spot ("V3" on the Remedy). You can read about that here.
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Post by KeithA on May 6, 2015 12:27:20 GMT -7
Forgot to say it's the non master volume model. Cool....so it's a real Remedy
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Post by JeffG on May 6, 2015 14:27:32 GMT -7
Welcome to the Rem club! I can only imagine what that amp through a 4x12 would sound like!
As Mark said, Myles has given some great advice on different preamp tubes for the Rem if you're interested. I've tinkered a bit with those and have found some tones that I really liked.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on May 7, 2015 5:09:13 GMT -7
Forgot to say it's the non master volume model. Ah! Just like mine.
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Post by llew on May 7, 2015 10:52:34 GMT -7
Thank's for letting me know about the jj's.
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Post by llew on May 8, 2015 4:55:46 GMT -7
Had a few hour's to play the Remedy today. Wow! What an amp.My les paul sounded fat and raunchy and my strat just sang! Went back and fore between the marshall cab and the Z cab and I definitely prefer the 2x10 z cab. I think i'l still get a 1x12 cab though,what does it sound like with the stock v30 speaker? Or should I drop a creamback in it? P.s put a 5751 in v3 sound's great.
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Post by John on May 8, 2015 5:41:58 GMT -7
Had a few hour's to play the Remedy today. Wow! What an amp.My les paul sounded fat and raunchy and my strat just sang! Went back and fore between the marshall cab and the Z cab and I definitely prefer the 2x10 z cab. I think i'l still get a 1x12 cab though,what does it sound like with the stock v30 speaker? Or should I drop a creamback in it? P.s put a 5751 in v3 sound's great. I have A/B'd the Remedy with a V30, greenbacks and a G12H30. The G12H30 was horrible...'nuff said. The V30/Greenback comparison came down to this: V30= hard rock and metal music tone Greenback= classic rock tone The upper mid spike in tone of the V30 REALLY becomes noticeable when used with the Remedy. Not bad...just very heavy metal sounding. To me, the Remedy/Greenback combination is perfect. If you go this route, you may want to consider the Creamback M....it's only 97db (allows you to crank the amp a little more) and it sounds like a greenback.
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Post by nmz on May 8, 2015 9:21:04 GMT -7
Creamback is killer!
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Post by KeithA on May 8, 2015 9:45:53 GMT -7
I have a 412 with Creamback 65 and 75s and I have never tried the Remedy with it......hmmmmmmm
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Post by JSA61 on May 8, 2015 15:33:07 GMT -7
Congrats on the Remedy. I use mine thru a Zbest with Creambacks. Sounds awesome.
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Post by dewiecox on May 8, 2015 19:54:05 GMT -7
You're gonna love it. I was afraid the honeymoon would wear off after adding a Remedy to my Maz, but I'm glad to say that I play the **** out of my Rem.
I, too had a 2x10 cab with the Z speakers and the Remedy sounded really good through that, but understandably different than I expected from all the research i did. Has more fizziness to the drive, which works fine with what I do, but it wasn't quite that classic rock machine that I was anticipating.
I usually played it stacked on 2 1x12s with a WGS Green Beret(greenback) and a Reaper 55(12h30 heritage) and it sounded better, more balanced and right there for that it's known for.
Still wanted to hear what all the fuss was about, with the Rem/Creamback M pairing and orders a Z cab a couple months ago. The instant I plugged it in and kicked the tuner of, there it was. Just the exact sound I was looking for when I decided to add it to the stable.
Now, could I get by with a few pedals, with the Rem? Of course, but that's not how I roll. The thing that impresses me most, is how well it takes pedals. We all know Doc is a wiz on this front, but it's nots something the amp is praised for all that much. I have a PT pro stuffed full of pedals, of all kinds and they feed into it about as good as any amp I've played. Maybe not quite the pedal eater that the Maz is, but that's really the cream of the crop when it comes to that.
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Post by llew on May 9, 2015 1:27:18 GMT -7
Yeah I think a 1x12 with a creamback is on the cards.
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Post by ME on May 9, 2015 8:31:01 GMT -7
I have a 412 with Creamback 65 and 75s and I have never tried the Remedy with it......hmmmmmmm What!!! Must do that! I believe it would be most excellent, in a loud sort of way. ME
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Post by JeffG on May 10, 2015 17:34:26 GMT -7
Now, could I get by with a few pedals, with the Rem? Of course, but that's not how I roll. Yes!!!!! That!!! I feel the same way with the Rem!
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Post by llew on Jun 2, 2015 12:53:29 GMT -7
How would you describe the tone of the Remedy with the gold benttop? I was all set to put a creamback in but the guy who bought the v30 out of a Dr z 1x12 cab I picked up happens to be selling one at a decent price,so I'm now curious about the gold?
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Jun 2, 2015 16:02:09 GMT -7
How would you describe the tone of the Remedy with the gold benttop? I was all set to put a creamback in but the guy who bought the v30 out of a Dr z 1x12 cab I picked up happens to be selling one at a decent price,so I'm now curious about the gold? I bought three Golds almost as soon as they were released. I had two in a THD 2x12 cab and one in the 1x12 Convertible that I still have. They immediately sounded great - that Celestion Alinco Blue sound, but a bit more authority on the bottom, and slightly less sizzle on top. But it's the midrange that sounds great on these speakers, and when it broke in it went from great to simply outstanding. The ONLY thing I can say that could be a negative is that they are pretty loud. That didn't bother me much, but I know it might bother some folks. I'm pretty sure the Creamback would sound amazing with the Remedy, but I'm already very happy with the Gold that I still have.
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Post by llew on Jun 3, 2015 0:34:36 GMT -7
I like the idea of the creamback with the 97db becouse I can imagine the amp going into lovely overdrive being able to push the volume a bit more.But there's still something about the gold that intrigues me? Do you find the still overdrives at moderate volume or is the gold maybe a bit too efficient? I notice it's a 100db speaker.
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Post by nmz on Jun 3, 2015 2:26:44 GMT -7
The gold does rock as well as the creamback. I used them in different situations. Indoor/volume issue places required the creamback the opposite with the gold.
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Post by John on Jun 3, 2015 5:00:27 GMT -7
I like the idea of the creamback with the 97db becouse I can imagine the amp going into lovely overdrive being able to push the volume a bit more.But there's still something about the gold that intrigues me? Do you find the still overdrives at moderate volume or is the gold maybe a bit too efficient? I notice it's a 100db speaker. That 3db difference is really noticeable. I shy away from 100db speakers. They're just too loud. I use a creamback M...such a great match for the Remedy. Golds sound good, but they're expensive and LOUD. Like you said, a lower db speaker means you get to push the amp more.
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Post by llew on Jun 3, 2015 5:43:42 GMT -7
Well i'v just ordered a creamback should be here tomorrow can't wait to try it.
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Post by surfhard on Jun 3, 2015 6:17:38 GMT -7
Great choice! Mine has gotten better over time and dig it in my 112.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Jun 3, 2015 7:32:31 GMT -7
Yeah, one of these days I'm going to buy a Creamback and go hunt down the back panel for my Convertible cab.
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Post by John on Jun 3, 2015 8:59:47 GMT -7
Yeah, one of these days I'm going to buy a Creamback and go hunt down the back panel for my Convertible cab. And turn it up loud with a humbucker guitar. I'm sure memories and songs from the past will flood your head.
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Post by llew on Jun 4, 2015 11:38:30 GMT -7
So the creamback arrived today I only had hakf hour or so to play it after I put it in my cab but the initial impression is wow! This is how I imagined the Remedy would sound when I bought it. My p90 musicman and les paul sounded great my strat not so much but I'm having issues with that at the moment so is more than likely the guitar not the amp. Didn't get a chance to try my tele but will hopefully have a good play on it Saturday. Thank's for all the advice fellas.
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