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Post by KeithA on Nov 9, 2017 21:44:39 GMT -7
....I may get a blonde combo 😳
Whaaaaaa?? Fellas, I hate to hafta break this news to you, but I am afraid an alien virus has taken over Keith's brain....
Ha ha .....I do have the night to come to my senses! However, Lauzon had a 2014 Stangray head/cab in blonde and it was tempting...real tempting !
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2017 22:25:13 GMT -7
Blonde with Z Wreck is hooottttttt!!! I'd cheat on ginger if the price was right... ;-)
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Post by digs57 on Nov 10, 2017 11:10:34 GMT -7
My wifes kindo crushed my dreams for now...shes got her lil christmass present all picked out...and its...its...
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Post by zpilot on Nov 11, 2017 16:52:01 GMT -7
Sorry to hear PurpleTele, Probably the most difficult life change one can make at almost any adult age. I hope things can be civil for you both but the process is draining. Thanks guys, it's completely over as of tonight. I was civil and I took the high road, she on the other hand went the direct route to trial which I would have never have done to anyone. Really viscous move, really bad kharma. Other than the financial bleeding I am much better off, that was 20 years of a very toxic relationship with relentless verbal abuse. Work, music and home remodeling in that order. I'll get that Z-Plus soon!!! This may be too late but......to hxll with civility. Get the meanest, nastiest, junkyard dog lawyer you can afford and turn him loose. I tried the other way. In the end it doesn't work.
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Post by purpletele on Nov 11, 2017 17:52:51 GMT -7
Thanks guys, it's completely over as of tonight. I was civil and I took the high road, she on the other hand went the direct route to trial which I would have never have done to anyone. Really viscous move, really bad kharma. Other than the financial bleeding I am much better off, that was 20 years of a very toxic relationship with relentless verbal abuse. Work, music and home remodeling in that order. I'll get that Z-Plus soon!!! This may be to late but......to hxll with civility. Get the meanest, nastiest, junkyard dog lawyer you can afford and turn him loose. I tried the other way. In the end it doesn't work. Z, I had one of the toughest ladies in town and a strong Real Estate attorney, as well as a forensic CPA. In the end it didn't matter, I'm in California and I stand when I pee.
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Post by dcarver on Nov 11, 2017 19:08:11 GMT -7
<< I'm in California and I stand when I pee. >> We're lucky that's still legal.
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Post by djcakadave on Nov 15, 2017 9:02:25 GMT -7
Due to an unforseen family issue I unfortunately had to cancel my order
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Post by captainron (Ron) on Nov 15, 2017 9:11:12 GMT -7
Due to an unforseen family issue I unfortunately had to cancel my order Hope all will be ok soon!
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Post by KeithA on Nov 15, 2017 18:20:39 GMT -7
Blonde with Z Wreck is hooottttttt!!! I'd cheat on ginger if the price was right... ;-) Well, today I buckled ! With the Z80 & the 30th Anni Mazerati v1 coming down the pipe I've pulled out of the Z-Plus queue. As much as I'd like to have a Z-Plus....I want the others more. Now that I have a wall of Zs I've come to the realization that I can't have them all (and I don't want to sell any that I currently have) So. whichever comes first (Z80 or 20th Anni amp)....I'm in! Surely that's not a bad compromise
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Post by purpletele on Nov 15, 2017 18:26:44 GMT -7
Blonde with Z Wreck is hooottttttt!!! I'd cheat on ginger if the price was right... ;-) Well, today I buckled ! With the Z80 & the 30th Anni Mazerati v1 coming down the pipe I've pulled out of the Z-Plus queue. As much as I'd like to have a Z-Plus....I want the others more. Now that I have a wall of Zs I've come to the realization that I can't have them all (and I don't want to sell any that I currently have) So. whichever comes first (Z80 or 20th Anni amp)....I'm in! Surely that's not a bad compromise Save some room for a new bike in the spring 😎
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Post by KeithA on Nov 15, 2017 18:29:28 GMT -7
Well, today I buckled ! With the Z80 & the 30th Anni Mazerati v1 coming down the pipe I've pulled out of the Z-Plus queue. As much as I'd like to have a Z-Plus....I want the others more. Now that I have a wall of Zs I've come to the realization that I can't have them all (and I don't want to sell any that I currently have) So. whichever comes first (Z80 or 20th Anni amp)....I'm in! Surely that's not a bad compromise Save some room for a new bike in the spring 😎 Lol...as much as I'd LOVE that....two sport bikes of that caliber would be silly ! Never say never....but that would be a stretch (and I love my Triumph!)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2017 19:26:12 GMT -7
Blonde with Z Wreck is hooottttttt!!! I'd cheat on ginger if the price was right... ;-) Well, today I buckled ! With the Z80 & the 30th Anni Mazerati v1 coming down the pipe I've pulled out of the Z-Plus queue. As much as I'd like to have a Z-Plus....I want the others more. Now that I have a wall of Zs I've come to the realization that I can't have them all (and I don't want to sell any that I currently have) So. whichever comes first (Z80 or 20th Anni amp)....I'm in! Surely that's not a bad compromise I haven't ordered yet. I'm waiting to see what pops up on the open market. I'd like to see a demo of some of the overdriven tones, or better yet, play one. Talk about being sensible, I should go see my doctor...
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Post by purpletele on Nov 15, 2017 19:40:19 GMT -7
Well, today I buckled ! With the Z80 & the 30th Anni Mazerati v1 coming down the pipe I've pulled out of the Z-Plus queue. As much as I'd like to have a Z-Plus....I want the others more. Now that I have a wall of Zs I've come to the realization that I can't have them all (and I don't want to sell any that I currently have) So. whichever comes first (Z80 or 20th Anni amp)....I'm in! Surely that's not a bad compromise I haven't ordered yet. I'm waiting to see what pops up on the open market. I'd like to see a demo of some of the overdriven tones, or better yet, play one. Talk about being sensible, I should go see my doctor... Yikes Frank! You are sounding sophisticated, you're not engaged with a kid on the way are you?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2017 19:43:58 GMT -7
I haven't ordered yet. I'm waiting to see what pops up on the open market. I'd like to see a demo of some of the overdriven tones, or better yet, play one. Talk about being sensible, I should go see my doctor... Yikes Frank! You are sounding sophisticated, you're not engaged with a kid on the way are you? I'm actually saving up my quarters for a Collins I35. Only 12,400 more to go...
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Post by captainron (Ron) on Nov 16, 2017 18:13:51 GMT -7
So. whichever comes first (Z80 or 20th Anni amp)....I'm in! Surely that's not a bad compromise I haven't ordered yet. I'm waiting to see what pops up on the open market. I'd like to see a demo of some of the overdriven tones, or better yet, play one. Talk about being sensible, I should go see my doctor... The overdriven tones and super deep reverb on this amp really sets it apart from other Z amps. I use pedals for dirt so I set it clean-to-clean-ish. Just on the edge of breakup and with the blue it really sounds great! I've never done a video.( just have a cell phone). This amp and my Stingray really makes me wish I had a nice camera to make a demo.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 18:40:01 GMT -7
I haven't ordered yet. I'm waiting to see what pops up on the open market. I'd like to see a demo of some of the overdriven tones, or better yet, play one. Talk about being sensible, I should go see my doctor... The overdriven tones and super deep reverb on this amp really sets it apart from other Z amps. I use pedals for dirt so I set it clean-to-clean-ish. Just on the edge of breakup and with the blue it really sounds great! I've never done a video.( just have a cell phone). This amp and my Stingray really makes me wish I had a nice camera to make a demo. I liked your other post about having more drive than the Maz 18. If this sits in between the DB4 and Therapy, I'll be quite happy...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2017 15:41:22 GMT -7
Finally placed my deposit down today. Red w/Z Wreck studio cab and Z12.
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Post by DRZ on Nov 21, 2017 17:45:07 GMT -7
Finally placed my deposit down today. Red w/Z Wreck studio cab and Z12. I'll build you a great one Frank. Z
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2017 18:02:54 GMT -7
Finally placed my deposit down today. Red w/Z Wreck studio cab and Z12. I'll build you a great one Frank. Z Thanks so much, Doc! If you build it, I will buy... Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
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Post by KeithA on Nov 21, 2017 18:21:01 GMT -7
Finally placed my deposit down today. Red w/Z Wreck studio cab and Z12. Ha ha...congrats Frank. Someone had to come through !
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Post by aaronblues on Nov 21, 2017 19:25:23 GMT -7
I bought...should arrive Friday. Can't wait. If it has the feel of a Maz with a bit more dirt, and deeper reverb, I will be an extremely happy guy. Studio cab, Blue.
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Post by doctorice on Nov 22, 2017 5:51:06 GMT -7
Mine has landed at Humbucker! That means I should have it next week.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 9:47:27 GMT -7
Mine has landed at Humbucker! That means I should have it next week. I tried to get them to sell me yours, but they weren't having it. Yours was used for the photos on the website, though...
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Post by doctorice on Nov 22, 2017 14:54:53 GMT -7
Mine has landed at Humbucker! That means I should have it next week. I tried to get them to sell me yours, but they weren't having it. Yours was used for the photos on the website, though... I ended up going with the Blue rather than the Z-12, Frank. Doubt you'd like it And I now have a tracking number.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2017 13:23:31 GMT -7
I tried to get them to sell me yours, but they weren't having it. Yours was used for the photos on the website, though... I ended up going with the Blue rather than the Z-12, Frank. Doubt you'd like it And I now have a tracking number. I'm sure I could make that combination work... I just noticed that Humbucker is offering the Creamback M as an option for the Z-Plus now. Makes me even more optimistic about using that or the Alnico Cream with the Z-Plus!
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Post by nicholas on Nov 25, 2017 16:55:52 GMT -7
Just placed my order. Z-Plus studio cab. Hopefully have it for Christmas. I haven't had a Studio cab Z yet. I'm hoping for a more portable version of my JAZ ( which is my favorite amp EVER ). I went with Black tolex and knobs, ZW cloth, chrome corners, Creamback. Can't wait.
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Post by doctorice on Nov 25, 2017 19:51:28 GMT -7
Mine arrived this evening. Just got back from the first session. I'm happy. Some first impressions: Reverb is very nice, lush, deep. Gain seems to really kick in around 2:30 or so on Volume with the eq bypass not engaged. As has been mentioned, seems to have more gain than the MAZ. Not sure how the gain compares to the Cure. Mine is a little brittle sounding as the Blue needs to be broken in. I experienced the same thing with the MAZ 8. If I have time tomorrow I'll get a sense of differences between the Z-Plus and Cure. My guess is the Plus has a more 3D sound, along the lines of the Z-Lux.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 9:46:11 GMT -7
Mine arrived this evening. Just got back from the first session. I'm happy. Some first impressions: Reverb is very nice, lush, deep. Gain seems to really kick in around 2:30 or so on Volume with the eq bypass not engaged. As has been mentioned, seems to have more gain than the MAZ. Not sure how the gain compares to the Cure. Mine is a little brittle sounding as the Blue needs to be broken in. I experienced the same thing with the MAZ 8. If I have time tomorrow I'll get a sense of differences between the Z-Plus and Cure. My guess is the Plus has a more 3D sound, along the lines of the Z-Lux. Mama! Tell me more!
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Post by doctorice on Nov 26, 2017 11:48:28 GMT -7
Mine arrived this evening. Just got back from the first session. I'm happy. Some first impressions: Reverb is very nice, lush, deep. Gain seems to really kick in around 2:30 or so on Volume with the eq bypass not engaged. As has been mentioned, seems to have more gain than the MAZ. Not sure how the gain compares to the Cure. Mine is a little brittle sounding as the Blue needs to be broken in. I experienced the same thing with the MAZ 8. If I have time tomorrow I'll get a sense of differences between the Z-Plus and Cure. My guess is the Plus has a more 3D sound, along the lines of the Z-Lux. Mama! Tell me more! I set both amps to about the same knob positions, turned the reverb all the way down on the Z+ and Level all the way up on the Cure; Cut about 8:30 on Z+. Used hi input on Z+, which seems nearer the output sound level produced by the Cure's single input jack. Eq knobs were Mid at noon and B and T around 11. I started with V and Master at noon. Full power on Z+. The settings produce a full-bodied mostly clean sound with good balance. Left eq bypass off. Guitar was LP; I ran through a lot of volume and tone knob settings and pickups were, of course, switched around. Following is subject to retraction since I did not run both amps through same speaker/cab, i.e., Z+ was into its (optional) Blue and Cure its Z-12. Cure's frequency spectrum seems to center more on lower mids; Z+ more upper mids. Could be the speakers, I suppose. With both Vol maxed, Cure seems louder and a bit more raucous. To get roughly the same sound output level I ended up with the Master slightly higher on the Z+. (Both were around 9 o'clock. There is plenty of volume from each amp!) Perhaps this reflects a bit of Therapy DNA that may have found its way into the Cure. I felt there was a bit more clarity in the Z+. The analogy that came into my head was a woodcarving. They both are beautiful and show the same scene, but one is incised a little deeper and "pops out" more. Now, this could be just the differing mid focuses, which may in turn be the speakers. I didn't use any pedals today, but I did run a few into the Z+ last night. Sounded really fine, but we expect that from a Z. So I really need to take the speaker difference out of the equation to be more definitive. That may have to wait since there are gigs coming up.... One thing somewhat off topic: Pricing. At nearly $600 less than the Z+, the Cure is an awesome value. The Z+ price is in between the MAZ 8 and 18. That makes sense. It also suggests a "must comparison" of the Z+ and one or both of the MAZs. You'd think 6V6 would sound different than EL84, right?
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Post by digs57 on Nov 27, 2017 7:33:05 GMT -7
So does it lean more el84 than 6v6?...we gotsta know...
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