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Post by molson on Apr 29, 2011 10:11:08 GMT -7
Hello all - New to the forum and a new Monza owner. Just picked one up used in Surf Green, however it came with the Eminence Ramrod speaker instead of the Red Fang, so I am thinking the previous owner must have had the Monza head and dropped in the stock 1x10 cab?
Was sort of bummed that it didn't come with the Red Fang, the guys listing said it did but he refunded me $100 for the trouble. Guess I am just wondering if I should buy a Red Fang for it or just leave the Ramrod in there? Anyone here used both and have thoughts on this dilemma or a preference between the two?
Also, it came with JJ power amp tubes and Sovtek preamp and rectifier tubes which I am guessing is not the stock setup?
Other than that I am excited about the Monza, eliminates the need for about three other amps from my collection and is a highly portable way to play small to large gigs.
Thanks - Matt
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Post by headshrinker (Marc) on Apr 30, 2011 18:16:12 GMT -7
I have tried both of the speakers and I actually think it sounds better with the ramrod. It has a little more growl and the low end is a little tighter and not as pronounced. They are really similar sounding speakers though. The ramrod is pretty much a ceramic redfang.
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Post by molson on Apr 30, 2011 18:40:17 GMT -7
Thanks, I really appreciate the response. I think I will save myself the $200 and stick with the Ramrod then.
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Post by doctorice on May 1, 2011 7:44:23 GMT -7
Congrats on the new Monza. Terrific "little" amp.
Look forward to hearing more about how you're using and enjoying it.
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Post by Keith on May 1, 2011 10:36:54 GMT -7
Welcome Molson Great little amp, after owning a Maz snr and a Z28 the Monza is my favorite to date. Enjoy
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Post by molson on May 1, 2011 14:24:31 GMT -7
Have had a Maz 18 and a Galaxie before. Still feeling the Monza out. Love the size and can't believe how loud it gets for being a 1x10. First gig with it next week so am anxious to see how i like it live.
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Post by pcns on May 1, 2011 18:01:17 GMT -7
Hi, welcome to the Monza club and the forum, glad to have you here with us!! Surf Green Monza! That rocks!!! If you go to the Dr Z amps website there is spot that will tell you what the stock tubes are the amp came with. JJ's and Sovtec sound right. From the Dr Z website: Monza: V1: JJ ECC83S, V2: Sovtek 12AX7LPS, V3/4: JJ EL84 (matched pair), V5: Sovtek 5AR4 Todd
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Post by hitoverdrive on May 10, 2011 17:24:51 GMT -7
I have the Surf Green Monza Head and have paired mine up with my 412/Greenbacks, 112 Veteran 30 and a 112 K100. I get awesome tones(IMO)with each of these cab/speakers.
I'd like to get ahold of a Z 410 and have at it...
Oh...and congrats!
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Post by KeithA on May 12, 2011 5:25:42 GMT -7
I think I need to get a Monza ;D
Keith
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Post by Keith on May 12, 2011 9:25:50 GMT -7
I think I need to get a Monza ;D Keith You know it makes sense.
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