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Post by khudsonjr on Mar 17, 2006 10:32:34 GMT -7
I am narrowing my choices down to the Z-28. Looked at the pics of you owners and see most have heads with cabs. I was thinking about the 4x10 combo. Any plus or minuses with the combo? Since I mostly will be using it for studio work, I don't forsee too much lugging around for myself. Have you guys did the head/cab thing for easier transporting? Or are their other things I should think about?
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Post by Lefty on Mar 17, 2006 11:05:39 GMT -7
You'd be better off with a Z-28 Head and cab. It's a lot less to lug around, and do you really need 4-10's for studio work? I have the head and 2x10 cab and it smokes!! I've considered a 4x10 cab but only for use on bigger gigs. I couldn't imagine have the 4x10 combo...ouch. Here's how I see it...
If you've got the head...you can take a 2x10 cab for small gigs, and for the bigger ones grab the 4x10. And when you buy other Z amps (and you will) you can still use the 4x10.
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Post by khudsonjr on Mar 17, 2006 12:10:29 GMT -7
That makes sense- I guess it is overkill for my application. I want to get nice tight, punchy low end - no flab - so 2X10 or 2x12?
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Post by rcrecelius on Mar 17, 2006 12:11:57 GMT -7
My Z's are 1/12 combos (Z28 and Maz38) I wish I would have gone the Head/Cab route.
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Post by zane on Mar 17, 2006 21:57:53 GMT -7
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Post by Lefty on Mar 18, 2006 9:46:06 GMT -7
Tight and punchy...2x10's.
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Post by stratdev on Mar 18, 2006 11:01:32 GMT -7
I have to side with Lefty's suggestion... a 2x10 and a 4x10 with the Z-28 head covers an awful lot of gig turf from big to small. The rigs below are actually easier to lug around than the 4x10 combo. In the last three weeks there have been 4 Z-28 4x10 combos on eBay...I think I know the reason...weight. The second pic is my basic gig gear (not shown-Kendrick Reverb tank). You can see a '64 Deluxe Reverb poking out--this is my pick up and go rig for jams and such. Plus I gotta say those Dr Z 10" speakers are something special. They sound tight and HUGE. I used to regularly use a Bassman loaded with Weber P10Q's. They were my personal reference 10's until I heard the Dr Z 4x10 cab...it's really stunning.
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Post by Lefty on Mar 18, 2006 11:16:32 GMT -7
I've been debating on a 4x10 cab myself. No matter where I go, or what I do, I have options.
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Post by arniez on Mar 19, 2006 21:35:49 GMT -7
Z's 4x10 cabinet is incredible. Great bottom end, punchy big time power handling capacity and huge sound! ArnieZ
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Post by prowler on Mar 20, 2006 14:17:04 GMT -7
My Z 4x10 is due to arrive this week. Man... it's been a long 8 weeks.
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Post by LeftyLang on Mar 20, 2006 22:05:45 GMT -7
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Post by propellr on Mar 21, 2006 12:53:06 GMT -7
I'm waiting for the new 4x10 cab by Dr. Z. The one that comes with the extra lower back.
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Post by Telemanic on Mar 22, 2006 7:31:30 GMT -7
Ya know, i Love my 4-10 combo! Not only does it have that big sound spread, It's just mesmerizing to look at! Gold face and gold front. REALLY nice looking combo. I do understand the whole portability thing tho. I've gone to a Earcandy soverign 1-12 w/ eminence 121, for my Rt.66 and its a joy to carry that rig in. People kinda chuckle when they see this little cube, small but 16" deep!! It's front ported and is THE most musical cab i've heard in 30 years of playin. Absolutely zero beamyness, and it sounds as big as any 2-12 i've heard, with a little less volume wich is great for small to med.+ gigs. But back to the 4-10 combo, to me it seems lighter than the 69lbs. it weighs, it carries pretty easily for such a tall box. At least it's not an old Ampeg VT-22 combo!!!
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