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Post by graybeard65 on Jun 15, 2017 9:23:16 GMT -7
Officially rejoined the fold this morning, when the UPS agent delivered my new (used) Maz 18 2x10. This one is my fourth, but there hasn't been one in the house in several years, so some playing is in order!
Two questions that I'd love some input on. One, the tolex has started to lift and curl in a couple of spots on the back - what's the preferred adhesive to tack it back down, to prevent it from coming undone further?
Two: this one is my first reverb model - and the reverb effect is really subtle, no matter how much I dial in. My first thought is to do a full tube swap anyhow, back to the factory set - is a worn/dying reverb tube a possible culprit, or is the factory reverb just really subtle? By way of comparison, the reverb, dimed, is less noticeable than my fender amps on 2 or so.
Glad to be back to playing a Z again!
(I'd add a photo or two, but don't see how to do so)
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Post by easyed on Jun 15, 2017 10:46:18 GMT -7
Congratulations.
My MAZ Jr. Is a 2001 blonde, with 2x10 and reverb.
Compared to my Fender amps, I find the reverb to be pretty "subtle" as you say. The good news is that I generally only run light reverb, so for me it's adequate.
If you don't have the Russian military 6p14p tubes in the amp get a pair or a quad so you'll have spares. Forum member Perryr sells them. I installed them and they really sound good and should last a long time. I was so pleased with the pair I bought, I ordered a second pair so I don't have to worry about the supply drying up.
I can't help with your adhesive question, except to say I've found Pliobond to be very effective at gluing fabrics and leather.
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Post by dwelshmusic on Jun 15, 2017 10:59:51 GMT -7
The reverb is quite subtle, yeah, at least in a band mix. Very pleasant though, I've found. I usually keep my Maz reverb always on as a thickener, then hit my Flint if I want to get a more washy or ambient sound. When I play solo gigs, I've found the reverb to be plenty.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 14:14:21 GMT -7
Congrats on the Maz!! Enjoy!
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Jun 15, 2017 14:56:27 GMT -7
I agree with posters that the Maz has a very subtle reverb. Great tone and sound though
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Post by zpilot on Jun 15, 2017 23:30:20 GMT -7
I use Pliobond contact cement for minor repairs normally. If it's really small areas I've used gel type CA glue. If it's a complete panel I've used 3M Super 77 spray but that usually requires masking. I read some where that Fender originally used wallpaper glue. That makes sense because that would work better and be cheaper for mass production.
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Post by graybeard65 on Jun 16, 2017 13:34:59 GMT -7
A new twist - first Z I've ever had that apparently receives CB radio...a la Spinal Tap.
Scouring the preamp tubes that I have on hand, and will replace several tomorrow - and am ordering new power tubes. The amp dates to 2002 and there's no telling how long the present tubes have been installed.
It needs a little love and attention, but it still sounds wonderful. Let's see what some new glass does!
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Post by uncleebeneezer on Jun 17, 2017 7:03:01 GMT -7
Congratulations. My MAZ Jr. Is a 2001 blonde, with 2x10 and reverb. Compared to my Fender amps, I find the reverb to be pretty "subtle" as you say. The good news is that I generally only run light reverb, so for me it's adequate. If you don't have the Russian military 6p14p tubes in the amp get a pair or a quad so you'll have spares. Forum member Perryr sells them. I installed them and they really sound good and should last a long time. I was so pleased with the pair I bought, I ordered a second pair so I don't have to worry about the supply drying up. I can't help with your adhesive question, except to say I've found Pliobond to be very effective at gluing fabrics and leather. Funny story: A guy who owned a local guitar shop in Pasadena CA, got talking my ear off about NOS tubes one day (I know very little about tech stuff so I just mostly nodded along.) He told me about a buddy of his who invited him to come check out some gear he came across out at a military junkyard or something. Anyways, it was old airplanes and they were full of old Soviet era tubes. His friend was like "do you want any of this crap?" so naturally the guitar shop owner was like "YEAH!!" So, he (or someone he knew) took the stash of maybe thousands! of NOS tubes for little/no $. He hauled off a truck-load of them. The shop owner told me that if I ever needed NOS tubes to let him know because he could get them real cheap. Sadly, last year I wanted to reach out to him (about something else) and saw on his FB page that he had recently passed away from a brain tumor and the store had been closed for a couple months.
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Post by graybeard65 on Jun 17, 2017 13:39:26 GMT -7
Checked the tubes out - the rectifier was something odd that wasn't on the list, and luckily, I had one - so that's changed. Power tubes were Sovtek, and I've replaced them with a pair of JJ's that I had as a spare set from 2008 - I've ordered a new pair from Perry. All of the other tubes were Sovtek.
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Post by mudman on Jun 19, 2017 5:12:43 GMT -7
What is the tube you pulled from the rectifier? Some like to sub a 5v4? in place of the 5ar4 stock.
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Post by graybeard65 on Jun 19, 2017 23:46:25 GMT -7
What is the tube you pulled from the rectifier? Some like to sub a 5v4? in place of the 5ar4 stock. It was a Sovtek 5Y3-G - the last part may be inaccurate, the printing was faded. Perhaps 5Y3GT? I had to laugh, I had an old box in a cabinet that I had labeled "tubes" at some point in the distant past. There were a handful of ECC83-s, several 12AX7's, 2 GZ34's, and no less than 6 EL84's. All I'd need for a full retube is an 12AT7 and a 12AX7LPS.
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Post by mudman on Jun 20, 2017 4:49:08 GMT -7
5y3's work well in a maz 18. They have lower voltage for more sag and slightly less wattage for not blowing your ears out at home haha
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Post by gbowman on Jun 20, 2017 11:20:11 GMT -7
Over the last few years, I have built a few amps and cabinets. I just use contact cement for gluing tolex. You can use a bit of masking tape to keep things tidy (when you reglue the lifted seam). There is water-based contact cement available. That's my fav but it takes longer to set up. There is no solvent smell and it glues things just as well if you take the time...
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