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Post by mitch8686 on Feb 21, 2008 16:11:43 GMT -7
I got my Js(or Jr whatever it's referred to now) today. Ok, well, I got it yesterday, but I played it today! Man, this thing is way different from my Maz Jr. As if some of you didn't already know. I'm not gonna say I'm in love just yet, but it's REALLY growing on me. I think I'm just used hearing to my Maz. If this was the first time I had played a Z, I'd be having a religious moment, but for now, it's a matter of finding all of the tonal possibilities first. I'll tell ya what, these amps really spoil you. I'm so analytical when it comes to tone now. I think I need to see a shrink!!! :-) Now it's time to do some tube swapping..... I'm sick I tell ya, SICK. The good thing is, I don't want to get better....
edit: Has anyone tried both the Mullard that doc uses (AEL is what it says, I think) and the Dario? It came with the Mullard and I have a Dario on the way. I just was wanting some early input... thanks...
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Post by ruger9 on Feb 21, 2008 17:21:24 GMT -7
Congrats! A new amp is a wonderful thing!
What speaker(s) are you using?
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Post by mitch8686 on Feb 21, 2008 17:44:01 GMT -7
I'm using a 2x12 open back Z cab with 30w alnico Weber Silver bell and 30w alnico Blue dog. I's the same as I had w/ my Maz. Love that combination!!!!
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Feb 21, 2008 18:38:11 GMT -7
One thing you'll find with the RX - it likes every speaker you plug it into.
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Post by mitch8686 on Feb 21, 2008 19:46:01 GMT -7
One thing you'll find with the RX - it likes every speaker you plug it into. Even if it's a red head on a black cab? Am I gonna hurt the mojo of the red head too bad? :-)
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Feb 21, 2008 20:34:06 GMT -7
One thing you'll find with the RX - it likes every speaker you plug it into. Even if it's a red head on a black cab? Am I gonna hurt the mojo of the red head too bad? :-) Mixed colors = MORE Mojo!
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Post by Curt on Feb 21, 2008 23:33:30 GMT -7
Even if it's a red head on a black cab? Am I gonna hurt the mojo of the red head too bad? :-) Mixed colors = MORE Mojo! ;D
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Post by mitch8686 on Feb 22, 2008 5:24:19 GMT -7
Even if it's a red head on a black cab? Am I gonna hurt the mojo of the red head too bad? :-) Mixed colors = MORE Mojo! I was hoping you'd say that! That red head on the black cab is catchy, I think. It stands out more..... Last night I also changed v1 to a Mullard 12ax7 (not sure exactly what kind- yellow shield silkscreening), stock ef86 (mullard also), v3 rca blackplate 5751, new set of matched JJ el84's med rating, and Ratheon 5y3 (stock was a Sylvania, I think). All NOS except the JJ's. I'm diggin it more, but it's still kinda farty when the gain is really up. Still need more time..... gotta get aquainted better. I've got some more NOS tubes on the way, so more to mix n match with. I am liking it though, don't get me wrong. Like I said, it is VERY dfferent from the Maz, but in a good way.... I'll be raving about it before long I'm sure. Also, any suggestions are welcome too. Steve, Paul, anyone else feel free to chime in..... Oh yeah, I almost forgot, Les Paul with Fralins and a Japanese Strat (pink paisley for more mojo) straight in, no training wheels has been my test setup..... Not even gonna bother with the RC or BB for a while. Right now, I don't need them.
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Post by bluzman on Feb 22, 2008 10:24:00 GMT -7
Hey Mitch... After the first couple of weeks with mine I went through a couple of days and swapped the tubes in my RxJrS. I tried a few different things and gave each set up a chance. I went back to stock and that's where it is now.
Unless you have some really nice tubes I don't think you can improve much unless you're looking for more or less pre-amp drive.
I had a rehearsal last night and I'm lovin' this amp still too!.
Welcome to the small but growing club!
PaulT
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Post by Curt on Feb 22, 2008 12:12:22 GMT -7
My socks are officially blown off by this lil amp.
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Post by mitch8686 on Feb 22, 2008 14:04:07 GMT -7
I will say this about it, it is WAY more dynamic and touch sensitive than my Maz, even at low volumes. I mean last night, I could go from nice semi-clean tone to some in your face snarl just by changing my pick attack. I love that!!! I've never had an amp or played one quite like it. I'm telling ya guys it's growing on me BIG time, it's just taking some time. It's been what, one day. I'll love it tomorrow, I promise. :-)
Oh yeah, anybody tried a 5v4 in theirs? I've got a NOS RCA that I might try, just to see. Doc says he likes that rectifier, but availability is too big of an issue for him to use one as a stock rec tube.
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