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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 10:36:00 GMT -7
I'd been using my Vintage Sound Vintage 15, which is small, light and sounds great in our small practice space, but wanted to get a feel for how the Z-Lux would sound in a band setting vs my guitar room playing over backing tracks. It took a bit of tweaking--somehow it sounded a bit too bright at first, a little thin, then a bit over-saturated/spitty with my normal OD pedals and a Lester. Surprised me--I'd never gotten anything but really rich, thick tones out of it at home--crazy how a new sound environment can change the way you hear an amp. Got her dialed in on the last few tunes, I think-- ended up on full power with the V at about 2:00 and the MV at about 10:00, pedal volume and drive turned down a bit lower than usual and the GV backed off a tad for most things. Looking forward to being able to open her up a bit more on stage next weekend. Any tips for settings would be appreciated!
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Post by Rockerfeller on Jul 22, 2016 10:57:05 GMT -7
I'd been using my Vintage Sound Vintage 15, which is small, light and sounds great in our small practice space, but wanted to get a feel for how the Z-Lux would sound in a band setting vs my guitar room playing over backing tracks. It took a bit of tweaking--somehow it sounded a bit too bright at first, a little thin, then a bit over-saturated/spitty with my normal OD pedals and a Lester. Surprised me--I'd never gotten anything but really rich, thick tones out of it at home--crazy how a new sound environment can change the way you hear an amp. Got her dialed in on the last few tunes, I think-- ended up on full power with the V at about 2:00 and the MV at about 10:00, pedal volume and drive turned down a bit lower than usual and the GV backed off a tad for most things. Looking forward to being able to open her up a bit more on stage next weekend. Any tips for settings would be appreciated! This is how it always is for me. I can dial in any amp quickly in the studio/home. It is not until I get it out in a band setting with the bass guitar, drums and another electric guitar all at gig volume, that I can really tweak it and get it right. For me, the perfect sound at home is typically to bassy on stage. I have my maiden gig with the Z-lux on Saturday. I am going to start the first set with the all tone controls and at noon, and see how it sounds.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 12:02:28 GMT -7
That's pretty much where I ended up on the B/M/T.
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Post by doctorice on Jul 22, 2016 12:33:02 GMT -7
Yes, I usually end up tweaking a bit going from home practice to band gig. Generally modest adjustments to volume and master, some mid and treble. And I tend to apply Buddy's approach to the bass knob: Turn it all the way down, whack the low E and bring up the bass. When it just starts to sound like it's having an effect, stop.
For my blues/rock thing, I usually have V above noon. I'm playing an oldies/60s show next week. I'll probably lower V so the base amp tone remains quite clean even when the guitar volume is up.
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Post by Faze on Jul 23, 2016 11:35:02 GMT -7
I usually run the master a little higher then the volume. When I first got the amp I did the opposite. We just had two nights of revivals ay my church and I got a whole bunch of compliments on my tone. I was plugging straight in no effects. I know what you mean about the brightness It can get bright. You can dial it out though and also use your tone nobs on your guitar to warm things up. Thats another reason I like to just plug straight in its just such a pure tone. I like simplicity and its just easier for me to get the tones I want without dealing with pedals. The amp cuts through like no other amp I have ever owned. Its just a rich tone. Don't get me wrong I take my effects sometimes too but I have had some of the best sounds just straight in.
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Post by Faze on Jul 23, 2016 19:47:47 GMT -7
BTW my settings last night where Volume 10-11 Treble 10 Mids 1-2 Bass 1-2 Master 12 Reverb 10
40 watt setting Settings all based on clock settings
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Post by John on Jul 24, 2016 5:45:19 GMT -7
For me, the perfect sound at home is typically to bassy on stage. Not to hijack the thread...but this is why I don't like the G12H30 speaker. Great at home, but too bassy (and not enough mids) for gigs.
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Post by Stephen on Jul 24, 2016 10:19:53 GMT -7
Here is what I use on the Z-Lux: (By the clock) Volume 3 Treble 2 Mid 12 Bass 10 Master 9-12, depending on the room Reverb 10 Speed 10 Intensity 2
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Post by Faze on Jul 25, 2016 12:19:11 GMT -7
One thing I forgot to mention I was using the variable boost.Had it engaged and used the volume on my guitar to go from clean to lead.
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