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Post by fingersmcginty on Mar 16, 2018 7:39:52 GMT -7
Howdy folks, I haven't played with a band since i suffered a spinal injury a few years ago and my Maz has been chilling in my room since. The other night i brought my 1x12 combo to practice and going forward there's no way i'm going to be able to lug it around. I just love the sound of the thing but i wish Dr Z made soemthing as light as a blues junior. Is there any alternatives out there for me?
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Post by digs57 on Mar 16, 2018 8:13:50 GMT -7
yeah my ole reg cab was the best sounding amp ive ever had...studio model is lighter...I don't know if they have thinned cabs on those as well...I do have both models and one is thinner and lighter like the the new lite cabs...coincidence or are they all like that I don't know...
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Post by "Z" Steve on Mar 16, 2018 8:22:15 GMT -7
If you love the Maz but can't deal with the weight (like I do) I had Mather Cabs build a head cab for the amp chassis and now it makes it very doable. He has the specs already for Z amps and my head cabinet fit perfectly. Just a thought, and his price was great. www.mathercab.com/
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2018 8:40:19 GMT -7
Doc has a new Ultralite combo cab that uses 1/2 plywood. You should contact them and ask about it. If you get one of those and get a good NEO speaker like the Eminence Tonkerlite you can take a Lot of Weight off of the amp.
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Post by doctorice on Mar 16, 2018 8:42:49 GMT -7
Take a look at the Cure as an alternative.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Mar 16, 2018 9:02:20 GMT -7
Here's something else that I think every guy with back problems should have, I've worn my first one out and just bought a back-up: Thin collapsible folding cartThis thing is really cool, it folds to a 3 1/2" x 27" x 16" thick rectangle. The wheels fold underneath it, and it's strong. It makes my load in just one trip. Telescoping handle extends to 36", large 27" x 16" platform and 4" rubber wheels (no air required) is capable of carrying up to 300 lbs. I use it all the time, it folds up and I can put it right in front of my amp in the back seat, pull it out, unfold it, and slide my amp from the car right down onto the cart. Then the gig bag and pedal board on top of the gig bag...add a bungie cord and I'm set. My first one lasted me 4 years and that's with a minimum use of once a week. It's still functionable but the ball bearings in the casters are getting loose. Just a thought...I can sure relate to back pain.
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Post by John on Mar 16, 2018 10:44:14 GMT -7
This may not be what you want to hear but...
Solid State Line6 amp
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Mar 16, 2018 11:13:19 GMT -7
This may not be what you want to hear but... Solid State Line6 amp Or a Kemper with the Z profiles!
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Post by fingersmcginty on Mar 17, 2018 4:59:14 GMT -7
Take a look at the Cure as an alternative. Thanks I think i might actually go down that road
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Post by GuitarZ on Mar 17, 2018 5:11:03 GMT -7
I always loved the thought of a combo and being able to just pick it up and go. But, now that I'm older, my Maz Jr is heavy to me (and my back is okay). When I was last rehearsing, I was taking my Ghia head and J Design 1x12. I have to say, maybe I'd have to make a second trip to get the guitar, but weight was very manageable and set up was still quick. The funny thing is, since I use an Air Brake, I have to do some cabling whether it's the Ghia/1x12 or Maz Jr Combo.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2018 7:55:02 GMT -7
The Cure is a good choice--it's definitely lighter than an older Maz combo would be. Also, there are other builders doing stuff that's more in the Blues Jr weight range--check out Vintage Sound amps at Humbucker--their smaller combos are very light and sound excellent. Maybe not Dr Z excellent, of course, but still pretty dang good.
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Post by ianrossiter on Mar 17, 2018 8:16:25 GMT -7
I’m in the same boat. 20 years of Emergency services has left my back a touch unwilling to lug heavy amps,so my beloved MAZ 38 1-12 tends to stay home. I got a MAZ 8 Studio combo about 2 years ago and it’s light weight and portability have been a life saver....pardon the pun. Being less powerful also makes smaller stages/gigs more convenient ,bringing not only the onstage volume down,but the smaller combo size leaves more room onstage. I do less and less “big” stage gigs nowadays and don’t always need the 38’s Firepower. I also downsized my pedalboard. A PolyTune mini,Truetone RT-66/TC Spark Boost/VS H2o on a Pedaltrain mini. Tele in my gigbag,BOOM done. 1 trip to and from the stage,money in hand,job well done. The Studio combo’s are awesome,and the MAZ 8 gives you the 38 in a more practical package.
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Post by Stephen on Mar 17, 2018 9:42:05 GMT -7
I hated to, but I sold my Maz 18 NR last summer and bought a Cure. I haven’t regretted it.
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Post by fingersmcginty on Mar 17, 2018 10:24:28 GMT -7
Great stuff. I've just put my Maz up for sale. Hate doing it but i have to think about my back. I'll be getting a cure with the proceeds. Thanks for all the replies.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Mar 17, 2018 12:16:43 GMT -7
I was just playing my Cure and Maz 18NR side by side. I'm pretty sure that you're going to love the Cure. I'm lucky enough to have the Maz 8 as well, and if I had to sell one of the three, it would probably be one of the Maz(s). I'm glad that I don't have to make that decision! But I'm pretty sure that the Cure would stay. I love that amp. It's not only lightweight, it's easy to move around and you'll love that part. I sure do!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2018 9:01:15 GMT -7
Honestly? I like the Cure's tone more than I liked the Maz's (and I owned both a Maz reverb combo and an NR head). No two sets of ears are the same, etc., but for me, after a LOT of experimentation, I find that I really prefer the 6V6 thing to the EL84 thing. Add the Cure's magical level control and you've really got something special. I never could quite find the balance with the Maz between optimal tone and manageable volume, even using a Brake Lite--but with the Cure it's a piece of cake. Great, great little amp. Going with me next time I play out, for sure.
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Post by mikefleming on Mar 26, 2018 9:40:06 GMT -7
The new ultra light cab or a Mather cab can get you right around 40 pounds, depending on what speaker you use. That's a big difference compared to using an old style Z cab.
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Post by fingersmcginty on Mar 30, 2018 11:23:35 GMT -7
Thanks for all the advise. Took the plunge and ordered a new cure from peach guitars. 1399 Pounds ouch.
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Post by digs57 on Mar 30, 2018 13:07:51 GMT -7
Thanks for all the advise. Took the plunge and ordered a new cure from peach guitars. 1399 Pounds ouch. Wont even think about the "ouch" after you have had it for a bit...
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Mar 31, 2018 6:35:30 GMT -7
Thanks for all the advise. Took the plunge and ordered a new cure from peach guitars. 1399 Pounds ouch. Wont even think about the "ouch" after you have had it for a bit... More like aaaaahhhhhh.... You’re going to love the new amp. Please give us your thoughts after it arrives!
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Post by fingersmcginty on Apr 5, 2018 4:00:43 GMT -7
I put the maz on the scales last night before heading out to practice with the band. 55 lbs !! Too heavy for me but man what a sound!
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Post by mickey on Apr 6, 2018 0:39:07 GMT -7
Looking forward to hearing how you like the Cure. I got mine from Peach a year or so ago, and still find I'm liking it more and more. I still love using my Maz but the Cure is a great little amp, glad I got it.
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