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Post by Don A on Sept 25, 2021 7:47:15 GMT -7
This just followed me home! It's a 2011 Monza 1x10" combo with a master volume control on the back.
I had played a Monza when it came out and found the volume to be uncontrollable. Since my more recent experience with the Cure, Nova, and Z Wreck Jr, I wanted to check out a Monza with a master.
This one showed up locally at a great price! It's in very good shape and sounds awesome! My first impression was that it was a very dark amp. Then I realized that the tone control on my guitar had been bumped low. The "Billy in a Box" comment is accurate, but doesn't reflect the amp's nice clean sound and even dirtier sounds. I'm very impressed with how it cleans up from the guitar (and I've owned a Z Wreck jr). I'm a blues/rock player and this amp should fit the bill!
Proof that it happened-
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Sept 25, 2021 8:06:12 GMT -7
The Monza has always been my second favorite, behind the Lux. I also had a non master version that you had to crank up to sterilization levels to get the goods. The newer MV version IS the goods.
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NAD!
Sept 25, 2021 16:40:14 GMT -7
Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Sept 25, 2021 16:40:14 GMT -7
What's it loaded with, a Red Fang?
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Sept 25, 2021 18:42:27 GMT -7
Post by Don A on Sept 25, 2021 18:42:27 GMT -7
The Monza has always been my second favorite, behind the Lux. I also had a non master version that you had to crank up to sterilization levels to get the goods. The newer MV version IS the goods.
I wouldn't have bought it without the master volume upgrade. I used to own an 18 watt Budda Twinmaster that had no master volume control and it was ridiculously loud when cranked the the point where it was rockin'!
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Sept 25, 2021 18:50:41 GMT -7
Post by Don A on Sept 25, 2021 18:50:41 GMT -7
What's it loaded with, a Red Fang?
Yes. What a loud, efficient speaker!
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Post by Don A on Sept 25, 2021 19:46:28 GMT -7
Here's a pic of the back of the amp showing the Red Fang speaker and master volume control.
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NAD!
Sept 26, 2021 5:55:01 GMT -7
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Sept 26, 2021 5:55:01 GMT -7
Here's a pic of the back of the amp showing the Red Fang speaker and master volume control. Mine came set up just like yours. Small 1x10 grab 'n go amp that blows people's minds. It's incredible the huge stones this amp has...People say it sounds like a 4x12! Enjoy, it's a great amp to take to open mics. People can't believe it.
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Post by Russell B on Sept 26, 2021 12:07:08 GMT -7
It’s a LOUD little amp! I used one as my main rig for a while. I need to get it out of storage and let it rip!
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Post by Don A on Sept 26, 2021 13:01:20 GMT -7
Here's a pic of the back of the amp showing the Red Fang speaker and master volume control. Mine came set up just like yours. Small 1x10 grab 'n go amp that blows people's minds. It's incredible the huge stones this amp has...People say it sounds like a 4x12! Enjoy, it's a great amp to take to open mics. People can't believe it.
Best of all, I got this for less than I see most Mini Zs go for!
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Post by Don A on Sept 27, 2021 19:16:56 GMT -7
This amp is the sound of early '70s rock in your home- I was just playing some James Gang! Don't be fooled by its small size and good master volume control- it's still loud as heck- basement, not bedroom volume! It'll function at bedroom volume, but won't sound its best. I'm looking forward to trying it with a band.
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Sept 28, 2021 4:32:26 GMT -7
What's it loaded with, a Red Fang?
Yes. What a loud, efficient speaker!
Those alnico fangs are highly sought after speakers.
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Post by Don A on Nov 16, 2021 10:56:24 GMT -7
I'm liking this amp more each day! Finally, the hole left from selling my beloved (but much too loud) Budda Twinmaster has been filled!
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NAD!
Nov 16, 2021 16:55:41 GMT -7
Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Nov 16, 2021 16:55:41 GMT -7
It’s hard to beat an MV Monza.
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NAD!
Nov 16, 2021 17:39:21 GMT -7
Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Nov 16, 2021 17:39:21 GMT -7
Monzas are great. They kick like a size 14 extra wide in a 8 Medium size shoe.
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