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Post by hermyinaz on Oct 5, 2008 22:28:10 GMT -7
Hello folks, say I was going to pull the trigger on a new 1 12 combo Z28....I was wondering what configurations like which speakers, preamp tubes or anything else will give me the most clean headroom out of the 28 ? Ok thanks alot for any help you can provide ....thanks, Bryan.
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Post by groovergeorge on Oct 6, 2008 5:07:10 GMT -7
If you want lots of clean headroom then a JBL 120,Weber ceramic California or Weber Michigan(EV type speaker) might be a good choice.
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Post by fishman on Oct 6, 2008 13:42:01 GMT -7
Try a Eminence Tonker for BIG clean and articulate....really is a good sounding speaker and loud too.... Will handle something like 150 watts with over 100db rating...so if its clean you want, this will help you get it.. I also changed out the rectifier tube with a NOS Mullard....best move I have made...a real difference ... Lots of other options as well, good luck.
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Post by hermyinaz on Oct 6, 2008 20:44:47 GMT -7
Hey folks thanks alot for the help.....It sounds like i might have to try out a couple of different speaker combinations, so this definately helps......thanks for the reply.......B.
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Post by taswegian on Oct 7, 2008 2:15:59 GMT -7
Make sure there is a 5751 in the phase invertor position and not a 12ax7. And remember to keep the tone controls below 12 oclock. If I want max headroom on my Route 66, I turn the tone knobs down to 9 oclock and turn up the volume. Haven't tried that with the Z28 but I'm sure it would respond similar.
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Post by groovergeorge on Oct 7, 2008 3:49:58 GMT -7
+1 for that one Jaye.
I forgot to mention the 5751 tube which is a great bottle for keeping gain down. I also use one in my Ghia as well. Go N.O.S if you can as well. They really do make a difference.
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Post by hermyinaz on Oct 7, 2008 19:42:54 GMT -7
Hey thanks for the info fellas, yeah i will check the phase inverter....I guess i don't have to worry about the speaker configuration because i heard so many good things about the Docs 10 inch speakers. I went with the 2 10 convertible cab and head so that will be a first for me not doing a combo.....My 6th Dr Z and first head / cab combo can't wait....thanks alot everyone for the info though.......B.
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