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mangoman
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NAD GHIA! May 28, 2011 14:05:35 GMT -7 zed, simpleton, and 1 more like this

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Post by mangoman on May 28, 2011 14:05:35 GMT -7

Hey there,

Thanks for the help and direction on this. But i got my new to me ghia head today. Put it on top of my savage 1x12 cab with a gold in it. It's really not broken in yet, but it'll do!

First 30 mins with my PRS Mira. Loved the tones i was getting. Surprised by the amount of chime in the cleans. Like the creamy overdrive. Didn't use any pedals, just went straight in. Definitely different than my Macht 12. I think i am going to like this thing.

Very simple to dial in so far. Kept the volume at 9, 11, and 3 pm. Like it at 11. Tone mostly was at 9 to 10 ish.

I see wanting to put this thing into a combo cab for a great grab and go. It makes me want to obsess over selling my macht12 x and get a Z28 to compliment. Although the macht12 and the Z28 are in the similar tone print, the Z28 just has that percussive ef86 thing going on. That with a greenback is just solid.

I really like the simplicity of this thing. I am a tweaked by nature, but love fewer knobs so I don't obsess over settings etc. Can't wait to try this in my indie band.

Thanks!

Z28 1x10 combo
Carmen Ghia 1x12 combo

Fender custom shop 59 esquire
Martin CEO-7

Pedals:
Keeley, Strymon, Source Audio, Klon KTR, Neunaber

Corey Z-Natic Make mine red please. Posts: 3,094	NAD GHIA! May 28, 2011 14:56:39 GMT -7 Funk#49 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Corey on May 28, 2011 14:56:39 GMT -7 Congrats Mango! Ghia's simplicity vs. tone ratio is killer!
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Ryan (shorty) Z-Natic Posts: 3,290	NAD GHIA! May 28, 2011 18:01:17 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ryan (shorty) on May 28, 2011 18:01:17 GMT -7 Congrats!!!!
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mfirst Z-Natic Posts: 1,465	NAD GHIA! May 28, 2011 18:04:30 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mfirst on May 28, 2011 18:04:30 GMT -7 Congrats! The Ghia is truly a special amp. Everyone should own one.

alex2murk New Member Posts: 24	NAD GHIA! May 20, 2014 8:03:22 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alex2murk on May 20, 2014 8:03:22 GMT -7 Reading through Ghia thread as I consider adding a Ghia to the M12 and Z28. I am wondering if you still have the Ghia and if you now also have a Z28. If so, any compare and contrast info would be appreciated .
	Z28 and M12 Red heads 1x12 with Greenback 1x12 with CBlue 2x10 Grosh NOS Retro and EJ

51d
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NAD GHIA! May 26, 2014 3:26:48 GMT -7

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Post by 51d on May 26, 2014 3:26:48 GMT -7

Well, as you can see from my profile I own a Ghia 25th head and, among others, a Mesa Lonestar Special. The latter does have volume to spare and a truly godlike tone, but it does put you through it to get there - especially calibrating the second channel. Far from plug and play. The Ghia by contrast is so welcoming; the tone I wanted was there from the start and, although I don't use it often, the master volume on the 25th adds a huge amount of tonal versatility.

So, congrats on the Ghia; you couldn't have chosen better. This is an amp for the history books...

25th Anniversary Carmen Ghia head
Zilla Dinky 1x10" compact cabinet
Mesa Boogie Lonestar Special head
Mesa Boogie 1x12" compact cabinet
Fender silverface Vibro Champ
G E Smith Telecaster
1952 reissue Telecaster
American Standard Telecaster
Jeff Beck Stratocaster
PRS SC245 (without birds!)

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NAD GHIA! May 27, 2014 14:29:25 GMT -7

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Post by simpleton on May 27, 2014 14:29:25 GMT -7

Here i am liking my bro scoring an amp and then I see that somehow we've drug up a post from 2011

Plenty of more recent Ghia news to enjoy. I've had my Ghia for two years now alex2murk and am adding a monza. The best purchase so far in my music life has been my Martin D15 and the Carmen Ghia. Both of them have deeply affected me musically and really helped me to understand what I was looking for.

have fun

alex2murk New Member Posts: 24	NAD GHIA! Jul 18, 2015 17:20:43 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alex2murk on Jul 18, 2015 17:20:43 GMT -7 In 2014 I added a Maz 8 to the Z28 and M12. I have almost added a CG several times. I think this year will be the time!
	Z28 and M12 Red heads 1x12 with Greenback 1x12 with CBlue 2x10 Grosh NOS Retro and EJ

GuitarZ Z-Natic Posts: 4,171	NAD GHIA! Jul 18, 2015 17:32:55 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by GuitarZ on Jul 18, 2015 17:32:55 GMT -7 Very simple to dial in? It's only got Two Knobs! Dang! Enjoy! It's does provide a great tone! Rock On! Congrats!
	West Chester, PA Maz Jr Combo & Ghia Head American Deluxe Strat, '68 Gold Top P90 Les Paul, & Martin HD-28V named Bear www.MikeZBand.com www.facebook.com/MikeZBand

Funk#49 Full Member Posts: 189	NAD GHIA! Jul 18, 2015 21:29:48 GMT -7 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Funk#49 on Jul 18, 2015 21:29:48 GMT -7 Congrats! The Ghia is my favorite grab and go. Enjoy!

stephen: I could use one of those variable foot switches too. Please let me know if you have any information on where they might be available. Thanks Nov 12, 2024 18:42:32 GMT -7

paulted: Just picked up a Maz 18 2 x 10 and loving it. Can’t seem to find a variable boost footswitch anywhere, does anybody know where I can purchase one? Nov 12, 2024 3:22:37 GMT -7

tooloud: Back to this place with the new 'name' and the one lovely Carmen Ghia 2011. Last time I was here as '6stings' and with Z28 and Monza, that must be like 10 years ago

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