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Post by timford on Mar 25, 2010 19:31:52 GMT -7
Been reading the z28 and rt66 (and delta 88) forums lately and getting ideas on what others find with the different variations of this amp lineage, and using different guitars, as well as different speakers.
I'm wondering if the z28 and kt45 are going to be more similar, being a bit brighter? Including guitars and amp settings.
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Post by jbriggs13 on Mar 26, 2010 15:47:00 GMT -7
I've owned two KT-45's, a Route 66, and a Delta 88 over the past two years. Although I have not owned a Z28, I have spent a substantial amount of time with one to totally hear the difference between all four.
The KT is my favorite! The definition and quick responsiveness is nothing like the other three. It has a very edgey quality to it that I absolutley love. I only have a Ghia right now, but my next amp will definitely be another KT. It really is the closest thing to hearing EXACTLY what your guitar sounds like. Very intimidating to most who plug in. The most treble out of the four, but it's not harsh. (None of the amps are harsh IMO).
The Delta was awesome. When cranked, IMO, had a very Zep'ish thing going on with my LP. Softer attack and warmer than the KT, but still sounded HUGE! It was just way way too loud for anything I would use it for. At lower volumes it could definitely work great for a country guitarist, but doesn't totally fit the bill for me. It kind of, tone wise, sits between the Route and the KT. Warm but punchy.
The Route was amazing as well. The warmest out of the three I owned. Very very smooth overdrive, unlike the KT. The KT was much more "in your face/ crushed glass" type of overdrive. The Routes' overdrive was very buttery. And definitely had a lot more Sag than the Delta and KT. It ended up being just a little too much warmth for my liking.
The Z28 definitely sits on the "Fendery" side of the four amps. Has that sparkle to it. that seems to come from the power tubes. Since I mainly play humbuckers, it just wasn't my favorite. It's overdrive was also very smooth and warm, but I think its strong point is its "bloomy" clean tones.
The "tone stack" on all four amps works exactly the same. . . Crank the treble and bass and it will have a huge effect on the gain and volume of the amps. All four only have three knobs, but that doesn't stop these amps from pulling out all sorts of different tones.
They are all amazing, but there will always be a special place in my heart for the KT. It is just an absolute masterpiece.
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Post by eliot1025 on Mar 27, 2010 4:04:12 GMT -7
I haven't played a Delta 88. I've owned the other 3. Don't let the tone stack fool you - these amps sound nothing like each other. First, remember that the Route is a dark-sounding amp. (Great and unique, but not for country and the breakup was too smooth for my taste.) The 28 and the KT are both much brighter than the Route but they have very different flavors of brightness. The KT is more in the Vox - Hiwatt family of bright chime. (I loved it but I didn't like it for Blues and Jazz. My favorite break-up tone but at ear-shattering levels.) The 28 is not Voxy at all. A little Fendery, maybe, but with a distinctly non-Fender breakup. They're all beautiful tone monsters. I have found the 28 to be more versatile than the other two if you're looking for a general purpose amp. I currently have a 28.
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Post by timford on Apr 29, 2010 3:32:50 GMT -7
Thanks guys, and a great rundown.
I'm not sure if my next amp will be a z28, route 66, or stangray at this stage. I'm enjoying the KT so much at the moment, I'm almost worried that I'll be disappointed with anything else.......
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