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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Feb 17, 2017 18:36:45 GMT -7
Scored a good deal on a great-condition, not-very-old red head w/S&P valence recently. Needless to say, I'm excited.
This is my first '66, which is funny because the Route 66 was actually the first Z-amp I'd ever heard a store owner demo for me (Mike @ Flynn in Evanston, IL)... and that was through a Z-4x10, no less—man what a sound!
I've already got a speaker cab waiting that I think will pair well with it (Scumback J75 in a Stone Age 1x12) so I think she'll settle in quite nicely.
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dex45
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Post by dex45 on Feb 18, 2017 9:08:35 GMT -7
You're going to be really happy you bought one. Hands down my favorite Amp. Not just Z amp.... Favorite amp period. Haven't met a speaker the 66 didn't bound with. I went thru 12 Dr Z amps before I tried the Route 66. My search for tone ended there. I even sold my Mesa Mark III which I bought new & did about 15 recording sessions with. When I realized I liked the sound of my 66 with an OD808 in front better than the Mark III, needless to say it took a while to shake hands with this revelation.
I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger on a 66. The reviews were beyond confusing, with the milkshake thick tones (which nobody wants). Youtube videos didn't help much either. When you can combine a 68 Marshall plexi & 64 Bassman AA864 circuit, that's the tone of a Route 66. 3 knobs makes it even more amazing..
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Feb 18, 2017 9:30:04 GMT -7
Bought my Maz 18 2x10 from Mike Flynn when they were in business. I was considering the RT66, but ultimately decided on the reverb combo. Did however buy a RT66 and loved the amp. The quote about the 66 that stuck with me was the piano like tone of the low strings and boy was it true. Traded it for an Antidote. Both KT66 based, but very different in character. At first I thought I made a mistake getting rid of the 66. If I could have both I would, but I was born John instead of Rich.
Enjoy your new amp. It's a great one.
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