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Post by detuned on Jun 13, 2006 10:16:11 GMT -7
Dr. Z Maxi-Z!
I've been using the Mini for jams recently, & it keeps up with a considerate drummer & bass player perfectly. In fact, I've gotten so used to it that I wish I had something along the same concept, just a little bigger.
Say, a 1X12 combo, 18 watts, voiced the same as the Mini (as far as that's possible - I know the Weber 8" speaker in this rig is responsible for a lot of the sound). The only thing I'd change about my Mini or the Maxi (as long as we're dreaming) is I'd love it if it stayed cleaner longer, say till about 12 or 1 o'clock, then pour on the distortion. Maybe that way it'd clean up a little better when you turn the guitar volume down. But what do I know?!? :-P
Anyway, just dreamin'...
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 13, 2006 10:46:05 GMT -7
I think what you want is a Ghia!
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Post by detuned on Jun 15, 2006 8:28:27 GMT -7
Ghias don't break up like (or as much, from what I hear) as a Mini. In fact, for my money, the volume control on the Mini is a waste. It sounds so good at such a reasonable volume, all I need is the on-off switch. My Mini's volume is always dimed. :-)
You *are* right - I do want a Ghia, but a Maxi would be the mots!
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 15, 2006 8:59:19 GMT -7
Man, you're a gain-a-holic!!!! The Ghia will actually distort more than anyone can use, given proper preamp tube selection.
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Post by detuned on Jun 15, 2006 12:49:05 GMT -7
Let's just say I like options...
Or the lack thereof.
:-)
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Post by taswegian on Jun 15, 2006 20:05:56 GMT -7
I agree with Billyguitar, with the right pre-amp tubes I think you would get the Ghia to do exactly what you are stating. Another thought if you want more headroom for no money is just to lower your pickups. This can have quite a dramatic effect and give you more headroom. If I was playing the mini exclusively, I would lower my pickups(humbuckers) significantly to get more headroom and have the amp "not so" gainy (but still plenty) when cranked.
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Post by foxx on Jun 16, 2006 18:03:51 GMT -7
A mini stack. 4 of those 8" Webers in blond would be the ticket.
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 18, 2006 10:07:54 GMT -7
Great picture but a good way scratch or dent the back the neck. I never let metal, like the amp corners, touch wood.
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Post by OG Mini Z on Jun 19, 2006 6:23:39 GMT -7
Great picture but a good way scratch or dent the back the neck. I never let metal, like the amp corners, touch wood. that picture is from Dr Z's site cf. www.drzamps.com/miniz.html and scroll down
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 19, 2006 7:51:19 GMT -7
Not saying it isn't a cool picture, just saying it's hazardous.
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Post by OG Mini Z on Jun 19, 2006 8:30:37 GMT -7
Not saying it isn't a cool picture, just saying it's hazardous. gotcha! Surely that guitar was "placed" for the photo and probably NOT a regular "hitching post"
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Post by detuned on Jul 10, 2006 10:13:47 GMT -7
Back on topic...
I was at a jam last Saturday night, & loving the whole Mini experience... almost.
Line up was bass, drums, me & my Mini, & another guitar playing friend with a PRS through a Tech21 TM60.
I had to stop the band after the first number to ask everyone to turn it down a hair, but other than that, the Mini held it's own until the last number, where we got a bit too volumetric for the Mini to cut.
Now, I realize that this is not what the Mini was built for, but still, I could've made it if I just had a little more oomph available...
Still, a serviceable jamming machine, as long as your bandmates are volume-conscious.
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