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Post by carrjimi on Nov 17, 2022 20:01:57 GMT -7
I was actually a bit nervous about sending my MAZ in for the upgrade to MK2 Specs. I loved it and really wasn't wanting for anything else out of it. It came in today and I played for about a half hour and have some definite first impressions. I'm very happy with the changes. The Doc really hit it out of the park. It has everything I liked about Maz with some really great additions.
1) Effects loop is fantastic. Really works well with the Zverb and Delay pedal.
2) Master Volume is great. Just like my CAZ45, same tone at any volume.
3) To my ears more harmonic content. It sounds closer to my Wreck than before. Low strings still have great snap and sting with overtones that were not there before. Really makes you want to dig in. It's still super dynamic and easy to play at the same time
4)There seems to be more gain (which I like). That ever elusive "edge of breakup" is here at pretty much any volume. You can easily do a roots, country, blues gig without an overdrive just using your volume knob.
5)It still sounds like a Z. I've said this many times on the forum, they have their own tone and feel.
Here's a quick video with a tele. The delay and reverb are going through the loop. When I get a chance this weekend I'll record something a little better.
As always, another killer amp Doc!!
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Post by nick0 on Nov 17, 2022 21:10:41 GMT -7
Sounds great! Thanks for the vid and detailed review. Great playing too!
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Post by DRZ on Nov 18, 2022 3:28:45 GMT -7
Very nice Jim . So glad you dig the upgrade. Your excellent playing shows why the MAZ 18 has sold over 8000 units ( combined NR & Reverb ). It is not a copy of any prior amp design like many boutique amps are , but will stand side by side with any venerable vintage tube amp. The MKII upgrade takes the MAZ 18 to new levels.
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Post by carrjimi on Nov 18, 2022 7:42:22 GMT -7
Thanks Doc!!
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Post by runninwiththerevil (Matthew) on Nov 18, 2022 11:04:34 GMT -7
My Maz must not have gotten the full update. It sounds great, but it didn't make me play like that after! But seriously, a great update for all the reasons you listed and dang, nice job ripping it up.
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Post by frankie on Nov 18, 2022 11:14:52 GMT -7
This sounds great, and I'm going to share it. Z Verb really adds and amazing pad under everything.
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Post by carrjimi on Nov 18, 2022 11:44:45 GMT -7
My Maz must not have gotten the full update. It sounds great, but it didn't make me play like that after! But seriously, a great update for all the reasons you listed and dang, nice job ripping it up. Thanks Man!!
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Nov 19, 2022 7:48:26 GMT -7
Love your playing, man!
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Post by carrjimi on Nov 19, 2022 12:22:18 GMT -7
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Nov 19, 2022 15:29:58 GMT -7
This sounds great, and I'm going to share it. Z Verb really adds and amazing pad under everything. Yes, that Zverb is really great. Best verb units out there.
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Post by KeithA on Nov 19, 2022 16:49:40 GMT -7
Amp sounds fantastic. Z-verb sounds fantastic. Playing is fantastic. Say what you will, humbuckers through a Z are great but with any Z ….there’s magic with single coils. This sounds magical 😎
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Post by telejas on Nov 20, 2022 17:43:44 GMT -7
Sounds GREAT!! This is my favorite Z amp (I've had almost all of them at one point in time) What speaker, a Blue or Gold? Sounds AlNiCo-ish to me?
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Post by carrjimi on Nov 21, 2022 11:23:53 GMT -7
Sounds GREAT!! This is my favorite Z amp (I've had almost all of them at one point in time) What speaker, a Blue or Gold? Sounds AlNiCo-ish to me? Thanks man! Celestion blue. Definitely my fav for the Maz...
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Post by nlopez on Dec 9, 2022 17:45:00 GMT -7
Thanks for sharing. Don and I have been emailing this week about the mod. What a great guy. I am going to send mine off after the holidays!
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Post by carrjimi on Dec 17, 2022 11:23:17 GMT -7
Thanks for sharing. Don and I have been emailing this week about the mod. What a great guy. I am going to send mine off after the holidays! Totally worth it. Don is awesome!
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