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Post by betocosano on Feb 12, 2024 14:23:05 GMT -7
Hello everyone,
I've always been a Fender-type sound guy as far as amps go. I'm considering either the Z-Plus, or the Cure. I also thought about the Maz18, but I know that may be more of a mix, and maybe can do some brit-flavored stuff which I wouldn't mind. I have to order online, unfortunately, so I can't try in person. Here are some of my influences, and info about me. Any advice would be really appreciated. Thank you.
Volume wise, it would be nice to be able to do practice, and some small to mid size gigs with a drummer. I would like to have a master volume, too. Fx loop isn’t a deal breaker for me, but I do use pedals, and Reverb is nice but I could live without. As far as players I’m kind of all over. Jazz/rock: Mark Lettieri’s Spark and Echo album has a guitar sound similar to what I shoot for, as an overall reference. Country: Dan huff Blues: neck pickup Matt Schofield, and Robben for the bridge/neck. Handful of blues album from 95 is a good example of a good overall tone for that style. Jazz: J. kreisberg, but I would use a little more breakup. I can get that from pedals though
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Post by steamroller on Feb 12, 2024 18:45:01 GMT -7
The Z-Plus for sure. You will be able to easily play at bedroom practice sound levels. And it will sound good too!
-steamroller-
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Feb 12, 2024 20:34:03 GMT -7
Second the Z-Plus. A harmonically rich amp with outstanding dynamics and versatility. Having said that, I’m sure the Cure will be super as well. The copy reads, “ reminiscent of our Therapy but in combo form,” which, as owner of a Therapy, I feel confident in saying you won’t go wrong with the Cure either. Just decide what feature set you want first, because you will come back and buy the one you initially pass on. Ask me how I know.
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Post by scottyc13 on Feb 13, 2024 6:25:39 GMT -7
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Post by betocosano on Feb 13, 2024 6:44:14 GMT -7
Thank you everyone for the replies! That's great, and on paper, it looks ballpark what I'm looking for. A sort of Black panel-like amp, with good clean headroom. I know it's probably closer to a tweed to some extent, but it's its own thing, too. I'll keep digging around and hopefully get something soon. Thank you so much!
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Post by nmz on Feb 13, 2024 9:27:57 GMT -7
Black panel fender, Zplus > Cure. If possible I’d also consider a EZG or ZLux if it’s going to be a Z. Good luck!
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Post by betocosano on Feb 14, 2024 11:23:27 GMT -7
Thanks everyone. I’ll check those suggestions out. It doesn’t have to be a Z, necessarily. I’m looking at a few other brands.
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Post by Rik on Feb 23, 2024 10:04:40 GMT -7
Maz 18 is the Swiss army knife. Was my first one and I have had it for almost 20 years now. Z Lux is amazing as well.
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