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Post by carrjimi on Aug 8, 2008 14:06:09 GMT -7
Hi All,
I've got a 2x10 convertible cab that I use once in a blue moon wtih my Maz 18. I was considering getting a Z28 Head to go with it.
My other consideration was selling the cabinet and just getting a Z28 2x10 combo.
I have only owned seperate heads and cabinets in the past. Any reason the get a combo?
Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2008 17:27:34 GMT -7
Always go with a head when you can, because then you get to select the best speakers for your gig.
Z-28 head & 2x10 is a great place to start!
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Post by asattwanger on Aug 8, 2008 18:05:00 GMT -7
Always get a head if that is an option. Combos are easy grab and go but things rattle.
DAVE
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Post by Joey Beverages on Aug 9, 2008 6:26:00 GMT -7
Another vote for the Z-28 head. Very portable and you can match up with cabinets depending on the gig, etc, ' Personally, I dig using my '28 and 210 with Tele, LP, Super Sports, 335s ... everything Of course, you can always get a 112, 212, 410 or Z-best .... heck just get the full set ;D happy shopping, eh Joel
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Post by Rich (fbb90) on Aug 9, 2008 8:39:33 GMT -7
I'm not a Z28 guy (yet). However, I'd almost always go w/ the head/cab combination for the reasons listed above in the other posts. It just gives you more versatility. One other thing that I've heard but not experienced, is the possibility of loosing tubes prematurely (especially that fragile EF86) due to vibration from the speaker(s) in a combo amp.
Just another thing to think about.
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Post by carrjimi on Aug 9, 2008 18:31:19 GMT -7
Looks like the head wins. It's funny I was thinking about the EF86 issue. I have an RXES and I had a lot of trouble finking one that would last more than a few weeks before it went totally microphonic. After the Z28 purchase I'm done spending $. My wife will divorce me otherwise.
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Post by UnclePat on Aug 19, 2008 11:08:32 GMT -7
Oh yes, the head wins by a country mile. Mine started out life as a combo, but a few high-dollar NOS EF86's later I converted it to a head and haven't had a problem since.
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Post by fishman on Aug 20, 2008 20:04:30 GMT -7
If I had it to do over I would go with the head instead of the combo. I love my 1-12 but I am limited as to what other cabs I can use etc. I do use an Avatar 2-12 BB cab with the combo and its killer but alot of stuff to drag around. I like the ease of operation of the combo and I have had no issues with rattles or odd noises at all. I do check my tubes at least before every job and so far so good. hmmm I suppose I could have cabs built that will take the 28 chassis...a 2-10, 2-12, 4-10, 6-8's or 1-15 and slide the chassis into whatever I want at the time but it seems to me having the head would be much easier...
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Post by kidmagic on Aug 25, 2008 13:05:34 GMT -7
I think the grab and go feel of the 1x12 combo. Plus the greenback is my favorite speaker, I didn't like the 2x10 combo I used to have. I have a two other Z heads and a 1x12 cabinet, but still the combo is just cool. Never had issues with rattling.
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Post by asattwanger on Aug 25, 2008 14:17:36 GMT -7
All I can say is. It was a long time before I had a tube rattle problem in a combo. Recently my Musicmaster Bass Amp's 6v6's, my Z-28 Ef-86 had a rattle issue {replaced by the Z-crew, thanks}, my buddies Blues Deluxe rattles like crazy, and we just reaplced a couple tube in his Soldano ROS because of the same issue.
I have read about it, but never stumbled across it and when I did i fell flat on my face and have been surrounded by it. NOT GOOD!
DAVE
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Post by Sean on Sept 12, 2008 0:44:02 GMT -7
Another vote for a head.
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Post by bustertheboy on Sept 13, 2008 18:16:07 GMT -7
I'd go for the head because of choosing the right cab for the gig, but I'd love to have a combo as well for rehearsals! It's almost tempting to build a combo cab for the Ghia and use that Brett
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