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Post by mattsblues on Sept 11, 2009 8:34:28 GMT -7
So I have the 2x10, brake lite, a nice travel case and have been loving it...
But - I don't feel the tone I want. I suspect it is somewhere between Ch1 and Ch 2. I have messed with this for endless hours trying to nail it and just can't seem to.
I recently got a Van Amps Sole-Mate true-spring revert tank/unit and while it sounds great on Ch 1, Ch 2 is just too much for it and does not sound good IMO. I love VERB but without an effects loop or the option to add verb to the amp its difficult to use out in a gig setting. Ch 1 is good but switching channels and having to press all the buttons is a pain - I have never gigged with a single pedal (except for a tuner).
I have tried OD pedals and just not sure what else I can do. I often get compliments out playing about how good it sounds.
Do Z's hold their value? This is roughly 6 months old in the same condition it was in when I purchased it.
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Post by troutstrat on Sept 12, 2009 5:43:12 GMT -7
For me the Gal chan 1 sound is not quite bright enough for blackface tones, but that is not what it is. I love it for its' transparent pure-amp tone.
EZG-50 is now available in a 1x12 or 2x10 combo.
Or you might leave the Z world, but you will be back.
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Post by mattsblues on Sept 15, 2009 14:27:24 GMT -7
Are there any modifications that can be made to the tone stack to maybe adjust the amount of gain or something?
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Post by drew on Sept 15, 2009 19:42:02 GMT -7
There is a Galaxie Master Volume mod. The master volume is placed where the Presence control exist.
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Post by Alan M (aka 'Milky') on Sept 16, 2009 5:39:10 GMT -7
There is a Galaxie Master Volume mod. The master volume is placed where the Presence control exist. Check out this demo of the modified Galaxie by BW (with the Doc twiddling the knobs) from Z-fest '09. Sounds pretty good to me ;D.
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Post by Rich (fbb90) on Sept 16, 2009 6:58:37 GMT -7
Check out this demo of the modified Galaxie by BW (with the Doc twiddling the knobs) from Z-fest '09. Sounds pretty good to me ;D. Hey Milky, How's it modded?
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Post by troutstrat on Sept 16, 2009 10:25:28 GMT -7
There is a Galaxie Master Volume mod. The master volume is placed where the Presence control exist. I would rather drill another hole than lose the presence control.
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Sept 16, 2009 10:52:11 GMT -7
There is a Galaxie Master Volume mod. The master volume is placed where the Presence control exist. I would rather drill another hole than lose the presence control. yep......I want the mod, but I use the sh!t outta the Presence knob. I 'aint willing to give it up.... yet I wud LOVE to have a "master volume" for channel 2 on the back panel, while keeping my presence control intact..
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Post by blackice on Sept 16, 2009 18:15:58 GMT -7
How much is the master Vol mod?
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Sept 16, 2009 18:24:51 GMT -7
Buck-fitty...
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Post by muzacman02 "Jamie" on Oct 13, 2009 23:36:45 GMT -7
The category 5 is a nice amp however, its Big $$$$$$'s I would keep The Galaxie and Try some Pedals, there are a ton of great handwired true by pass OD out there. Keep tinkering you'll find it eventually, Good Luck but, Don't sell The Z
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Post by mtlrecords on Oct 21, 2009 13:59:28 GMT -7
I've pondered selling the Galaxie, but it would be hard to part with such a great amp. I will say that if you can hang on to it, hang on to it. Save up for another amp (like the Category 5) and add that to your setup. What usually happens is, shortly after selling one amp, you will come into a situation where you could really use it. Just seems to happen.
Also, what kind of sound were you going for? I feel like the Galaxie's two channels cover a lot of ground, but obviously they can't do it all. Were you after more of a Marshall type sound (percussive, solid bottom) or maybe a more specific Fender sound (looser, cleaner)? Other Z amps can do those things, and also many other great boutique manufacturers like Reinhardt, Greer, Matchless, etc can too. Good luck.
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Post by mattsblues on Jan 24, 2010 13:12:17 GMT -7
I guess I need to update this - partially. I sent my amp back to the Doc to get a checkup. Apparently there were some caps that had failed inside the amp. Hopefully with that fixed my problems will be solved. Hopefully the UPS or FedEx truck shows up tomorrow with it
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Jan 25, 2010 6:19:00 GMT -7
What about looking at the Maz Jr or Sr with the Tonestack mod, which comes as standard? That might solve the "caught between two channels" issue and the Effects loop issue. Don't know enough about the comparative tone though - maybe you really want that "oh so Gal" tone and the Maz is just too different?
Cheers
Pete
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Post by mattsblues on Jan 25, 2010 7:13:01 GMT -7
What about looking at the Maz Jr or Sr with the Tonestack mod, which comes as standard? That might solve the "caught between two channels" issue and the Effects loop issue. Don't know enough about the comparative tone though - maybe you really want that "oh so Gal" tone and the Maz is just too different? All the Maz's I have played just are not my style and not punchy enough (imo). Outside of that I'm not a pedal guy, I have a tuner, thats it.
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Post by Southern Ill on Jan 25, 2010 12:54:05 GMT -7
There must be 2 ways to describe "PUNCHY"..........
I would used that term with the Maz........its "PUNCHY", way,way "PUNCHY".
And then your idea of punchy.......
The Galaxie just has balls.......swirly 6L6 goodness jsut as describe.
Go into more detail or a recorded tone you are hearing that descibes your "Punchy-ness" .
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Post by basementhack on Jan 25, 2010 15:34:23 GMT -7
There must be 2 ways to describe "PUNCHY".......... I would used that term with the Maz........its "PUNCHY", way,way "PUNCHY". And then your idea of punchy....... The Galaxie just has balls.......swirly 6L6 goodness jsut as describe. Go into more detail or a recorded tone you are hearing that descibes your "Punchy-ness" . Yep...I would also characterized the Maz Jr NR as 'punchy' ;D Maz Jr + Z-Best = 'A Big Thump' Keith
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Post by drew on Jan 26, 2010 11:11:39 GMT -7
Maybe and original RX or RXES. The term immediate attach is commonly associated to those amps. They do have el84 characteristics. I really miss the Galaxie and will own another one, hopefully soon. I'd offer up my Gibson Nighhawk for Galaxie head, non master.
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Post by mtlrecords on Feb 4, 2010 14:30:33 GMT -7
The Galaxie, when turned all the way up is very punchy. That is where it shifts from more of a tweed Fender tone into a slight Marshall tone, at least to me. Punchy is just a word, but for me I think it means fast picking response, tight, percussive bottom and good string to string balance.
Marshall type amps tend to be more punchy (in my experience) and Fender type amps tend to be more "loose." The Galaxie is a bit of both, depending on where your settings are. The louder it is, the more punchy it is, especially with a Z-Best cabinet. In contrast, at lower volume settings and on the lower gain channel, the tones can be more a little more chimey, thick and tend to have less sustain (i.e. classic Fender).
I love the Galaxie in recording for doubling up rhythm tracks with a Marshall amp, simply for the contrast and complexity.
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