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Post by pcns on May 14, 2017 12:27:53 GMT -7
I have been using my Z Lux at church the past couple of months and it is really doing a nice job for me. The clean sustain is really awesome. By favorite thing about this amp is how sensitive it is to my pick. It is a lot like a Z wreck in that manner (very touch sensitive). Today at church as played called "Jesus Paid it all" by Kristian Standfill. Its an old hymn played in a contemporary style. Without changing any volume settings on my guitar I was able to got some light arpeggio during the chorus, get some thicker chords during the chorus and really drive during the bridge. I really enjoy being able to get long sustained clean notes out this amp. I allows to be creative and add fillers and such in songs without sounding fizzy or over powering. You know, just adding a little sugar on top and then be able to kick it a bit during chorus. nice amp! Does a lot without any real effort, love it! Todd
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 14, 2017 12:37:28 GMT -7
I know what you mean, I used my Z-Lux at church on Easter Sunday and it was so good. It has this way of embodying a long sustaining clean tone without sounding compressed, if that makes sense. The pick sensitivity is unreal. It behaves like it is overdriven when it's clean. The amp is so unique in so many ways, it sounds loud when it's quiet...it is hard, real hard to get a bad tone out of this amp. It's probably my favorite Z amp.
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Post by scottunzicker on Jun 8, 2017 12:23:20 GMT -7
More than a few of my fellow Austin guit-pickers have commented on the similarities in attack and sensitivity between the Z Lux and Fender Vibro King. You can really dial in similar parameters that allow you to use pick attack and guitar volume/tone controls to dictate the level of grit you get. Pick hard, there's the dirt, comp with your fingers, fat and clean. As a 20+ year veteran of the Austin music scene, the Z Lux is by far the most versatile amp I've ever had.
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Post by zpilot on Jun 14, 2017 7:33:59 GMT -7
I played a Vibro King for awhile. It was one of the first ones and my dealer had to get on a waiting list to get it for me. I was in a blues band at the time and I found no need for any pedals. I never thought about it until now but my JAZ does feel very similar.
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Post by scottunzicker on Jun 14, 2017 11:05:58 GMT -7
I played a Vibro King for awhile. It was one of the first ones and my dealer had to get on a waiting list to get it for me. I was in a blues band at the time and I found no need for any pedals. I never thought about it until now but my JAZ does feel very similar. ZPilot - I agree whole-heartedly. The only problems with the VK are that a) they weigh a whole lot, and b) they're loud enough to sterilize cats from 1000 yards away. I still have mine, though, and don't ever see getting rid of it.
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Post by mickey on Jul 16, 2017 2:00:58 GMT -7
I had a Vibroking and gigged it for twelve years. Loved it to bits, but ultimately it was too heavy and too loud. My Maz Sr was the eventual replacement, and I haven't looked back. That Vibroking was a '94. with the often criticised EL84 reverb driver. I never had a problem with mine though, and I know it's still doing the rounds as it recently sold in a UK based guitar auction.I've yet to try a Z-Lux, but I still intend to.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jul 16, 2017 3:12:01 GMT -7
I had a Vibroking and gigged it for twelve years. Loved it to bits, but ultimately it was too heavy and too loud. My Maz Sr was the eventual replacement, and I haven't looked back. That Vibroking was a '94. with the often criticised EL84 reverb driver. I never had a problem with mine though, and I know it's still doing the rounds as it recently sold in a UK based guitar auction.I've yet to try a Z-Lux, but I still intend to. Mickey, don't try it until you're ready for another amp in the house. It's that kind of amp. Back in 2015 I visited Cleveland and Doc said, "Plug into this, Dave". I went home and before the car was unpacked I had placed my order for a Z-Lux. It would be my desert island amp if there ever was one.
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Post by Easyrom on Aug 10, 2017 1:03:14 GMT -7
I'll add to your observation Todd that the Z-Lux loves P90s! I'm discovering new shades of dirt with my new guitar, way beyond what both my Tele and my Gretsch could offer, thanks to the extra output. Still in the vintage low to medium output pickups (regular Lollar P90), but can hit the preamp much harder. Love what I got in return. Fantastic amp!
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Post by mickey on Aug 11, 2017 3:29:14 GMT -7
I had a Vibroking and gigged it for twelve years. Loved it to bits, but ultimately it was too heavy and too loud. My Maz Sr was the eventual replacement, and I haven't looked back. That Vibroking was a '94. with the often criticised EL84 reverb driver. I never had a problem with mine though, and I know it's still doing the rounds as it recently sold in a UK based guitar auction.I've yet to try a Z-Lux, but I still intend to. Mickey, don't try it until you're ready for another amp in the house. It's that kind of amp. Back in 2015 I visited Cleveland and Doc said, "Plug into this, Dave". I went home and before the car was unpacked I had placed my order for a Z-Lux. It would be my desert island amp if there ever was one. Aah.....good advice!
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