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Post by bukowski on Nov 5, 2005 19:44:46 GMT -7
Hey all I've just ordered a carmen ghia blonde head(to match my blonde mazerati)from Lauzon music up here in Canada ,cant wait to get her 4 weeks to go. I got a zbest but I want to get a 1x12 or 2x10 eventually ,
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Post by G'OlPeachPhan on Nov 7, 2005 10:40:35 GMT -7
Congrats bukowski! Sounds like a really sweet looking amp - one of my favorite color schemes!
If you've got the Z-Best with the V30/H30 speakers at 4 ohms, you've already got Z BEST sounding cab you can get for a Ghia!!! The 1x12 or 1x10 might be more portable, but it's a tonal compromise in my findings.
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Post by bukowski on Nov 7, 2005 18:56:54 GMT -7
If you've got the Z-Best with the V30/H30 speakers at 4 ohms, you've already got Z BEST sounding cab you can get for a Ghia!!! The 1x12 or 1x10 might be more portable, but it's a tonal compromise in my findings. , I've got the zbest v30 h30 combo but its wired for 8 ohms (two 16 ohm speakers) I've heard this somewhere else something about the ghia working better at 4 ohms can you explain the difference with the tone and ohms ?
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Post by myles on Nov 8, 2005 8:44:42 GMT -7
Hey all I've just ordered a carmen ghia blonde head(to match my blonde mazerati)from Lauzon music up here in Canada ,cant wait to get her 4 weeks to go. I got a zbest but I want to get a 1x12 or 2x10 eventually , Congrats! I think the Ghia is the best amp ever made. Sort of a rash statement on my part but it is my most used, most played amp that I prefer over any amp in my inventory and that is not just Z amps .... it includes all my amps.
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Post by bukowski on Nov 9, 2005 6:02:25 GMT -7
I love your site myles my mouth just waters lookin at the carmen,and some other stuff you got on there I'II have to send you a picture with the rati ghia zbest blonde stack I know its going too sound as good as is looks !! whats the best most transparent (no clicky) a/b box to run the heads together? thanks myles all your input and advice is muchly apprieciated
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logan
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Post by logan on Nov 9, 2005 7:39:29 GMT -7
hey mlyes how do you do that box quote when your replying in these threads ?I cant figure it out bukowski, hit the "quote" button (top right) of the statement you would like to quote. Updates and sonic comparisons please when you get the CG; I'm thinking about a new cab with mine...
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Post by G'OlPeachPhan on Nov 9, 2005 8:20:17 GMT -7
bukowski - I'm sure it will sound great wired at 8 ohms with the Ghia as well. With the cab wired at 4 ohms being driven by the Ghia's 8 ohm output tap, the mismatch causes the Ghia to break up a little bit more quickly, a little bit differently, and makes her sing a little bit more. It's subtle and cool, but might not be worth rocking the boat as your Z Best at 8 ohms will be awesome!
Chad
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Post by bukowski on Nov 9, 2005 17:23:38 GMT -7
hey mlyes how do you do that box quote when your replying in these threads ?I cant figure it out bukowski, hit the "quote" button (top right) of the statement you would like to quote. Updates and sonic comparisons please when you get the CG; I'm thinking about a new cab with mine... hey logan thanks ,I will keep ya posted I'm thinking of getting a 1x12 cab with a green back for the small club bluesy rock thang or I might go with the redfang or weber bluedog alinico in a small club the rati and zbest can be alittle much
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Post by bukowski on Nov 9, 2005 17:25:50 GMT -7
bukowski - I'm sure it will sound great wired at 8 ohms with the Ghia as well. With the cab wired at 4 ohms being driven by the Ghia's 8 ohm output tap, the mismatch causes the Ghia to break up a little bit more quickly, a little bit differently, and makes her sing a little bit more. It's subtle and cool, but might not be worth rocking the boat as your Z Best at 8 ohms will be awesome! Chad thanks chad I think I might try that with a different cab
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Post by bukowski on Nov 11, 2005 6:14:49 GMT -7
where is that damn brown truck! I always feel like a little kid on christmas waiting for my new z amp ,anybody else waiting for a new z ?
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boomer
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Post by boomer on Nov 11, 2005 21:03:20 GMT -7
I just did some trading at the gear page and am waiting for a ghia. Sweet.
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Post by bukowski on Dec 9, 2005 8:37:25 GMT -7
got my ghia yesterday and I'm a happy camper its been said alot but I'm surprised at the volume its loud thru the zbest , well I gots to go play some ,see ya....
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Post by rpavich on Dec 9, 2005 9:31:40 GMT -7
Man, Don't you love a good Ghia success story!!
And a Zbest is a good cab...just not that portable...
bob
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Post by bukowski on Dec 10, 2005 7:42:37 GMT -7
I have a few questions do you guys leave your ghia on during breaks ?I'm used to the standby on my rati ,anyway I gots to go play....
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Post by Curt on Dec 10, 2005 8:58:57 GMT -7
I leave mine on for the whole 4 hour gig, no problemo, Welcome to the Ghia brotherhood !
Bob I'm with you, Peach now has my Z Best, it was to heavy for my old rear to load out at @2:00am !!!!
But what a sound !!
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Post by Curt on Dec 10, 2005 9:03:13 GMT -7
[/quote] hey logan thanks ,I will keep ya posted I'm thinking of getting a 1x12 cab with a green back for the small club bluesy rock thang or I might go with the redfang or weber bluedog alinico in a small club the rati and zbest can be alittle much [/quote]
Don't overlook a V-30 in a 1x12 cab for the Blues/Blues rock thang, Peach 'll back my up on that as well, I can send you a clip of a blues tune with a Strat>Ghia>V-30 if you'd like.
Curt
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Post by bukowski on Dec 10, 2005 9:28:26 GMT -7
hey logan thanks ,I will keep ya posted I'm thinking of getting a 1x12 cab with a green back for the small club bluesy rock thang or I might go with the redfang or weber bluedog alinico in a small club the rati and zbest can be alittle much [/quote] Don't overlook a V-30 in a 1x12 cab for the Blues/Blues rock thang, Peach 'll back my up on that as well, I can send you a clip of a blues tune with a Strat>Ghia>V-30 if you'd like. Curt[/quote]that would be awsome curt I'm also considering changing out the v30 in my zbest for something else to try to tame it a bit or get a alinco flavour in the mix ,so the v30 could possibly go into a 1x12 you can email the clip to j68tele@hotmail.com thanks
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Post by Curt on Dec 10, 2005 10:09:47 GMT -7
It's on the way !!!
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Post by G'OlPeachPhan on Dec 10, 2005 10:40:14 GMT -7
tele62, I'll DEFINITELY back you up on using a Ghia through a V30 in a 1x12! IMO, that's THE single speaker to use with a Ghia if you're talking 1x12 cabs. Hey bukowski - I say pull that V30 out of your ZBest and try it out in your 1x12 to see if you like it. Then you'll know for sure! That is, if tele62's clips alone aren't enough convince you - they're GREAT clips! (not to be confused with the budget haircut place )
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Post by bukowski on Dec 10, 2005 11:04:40 GMT -7
I just opened up my ghia I love looking at a work of art made nov22/05 b.p also noticed the trannies are made in canada ,I like that well back to playin
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Post by Curt on Dec 10, 2005 11:54:25 GMT -7
Thank's 'Peach.
Your Welcome Jayson, I 'll be lookin' for your stuff in '06 !
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