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Post by jvdunne on Apr 1, 2007 19:33:23 GMT -7
Have always kept my CG in my basement, lovin' the tone. I usually use a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe ( 1x12", 40 watts) with my band( 4 guys, keys, bass, drums, 1 guitar). I brought my CG head and 2x10' Dr. Z cab to practice twice, and the CG wasn't cutting through the band's sound, nowhere nearly as good as my fENDER. i WAS SPEECHLESS!!!! Just not enought horsepower. Would a Mazz do trick- do I need more wattage? Is the 2x 10 the issue? Any thoughts would be appreciated ( i still love my CG, tho')
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Post by Shannon on Apr 2, 2007 11:09:51 GMT -7
Wow. How loud are the keys? What kind of guitar do you play? Where is the amp in relation to you at practice? At a recient gig with a band I ocasionally play with I brought my Ghia and 212 cab. They play with a lower stage volume and mic the amps. My rig was right behind me and I had to get directly in front to hear it. I had it cranked to around 1 o'clock. It sounded like it wasn't cutting through and I was getting drowned out. A friend was there and I let him sit in on my guitar later in the gig. I couldn't believe the difference when I got out front. I was louder than the other guitar player just from stage volume. Next time I'll be angling the cab back and aiming it at my head.
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Post by kledbet on Apr 2, 2007 11:14:20 GMT -7
You may be cuttting through and not knowing it... but bottom line is you have to hear your guitar when you are playing. Make sure you tilt the cab up towards you, and you may need to back the treble control a little counter clockwise. You can always mic the cab if you need to. Most guys will tell you the CG can keep up with almost any situation. You might also put just a little distance between you and who ever is really loud in your band. Good luck.
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Apr 2, 2007 11:51:15 GMT -7
You may be cuttting through and not knowing it... but bottom line is you have to hear your guitar when you are playing. Most guys will tell you the CG can keep up with almost any situation. Amen brutha...
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Apr 2, 2007 12:10:03 GMT -7
Jeez, I played a gig with my Ghia and the band I played with was really loud to my standards and the odd thing was, they told me to turn down. I only had the Ghia on 10am too!
Might want to re-tube? The EL84's may be at the end of life...? Just a thought.
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Post by bustertheboy on Apr 3, 2007 2:48:20 GMT -7
I'd be thinking like those above- is the band ridiculously loud? Especially at reherasals? Is the amp angled, what speaker efficiency? I find the Ghia way too loud to turn up at reherasals, 4 piece band with keys guitar bass drums. Too loud in smaller venues if turned up. all the best Brett
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Post by billyguitar on Apr 3, 2007 4:15:57 GMT -7
A drummer and bass player that are "kickin' it" would run over a Carmen Ghia. If you found that your Fender was running out of clean head room then that's what it is. If that is the case you'd probably want a Maz 38 or one of the other bigger amps. That 2x10 cab will put out enough if it has the watts going in.
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Post by rcrecelius on Apr 3, 2007 6:52:34 GMT -7
Yep, that carmen Ghia just aint big enough to do anytyhing with...I'll take it off your hands
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Post by zdogma on Apr 3, 2007 8:43:47 GMT -7
I recently got a z28, and I like it better than the ghia in live situations, just seems to have that little bit more volume and clean headroom, and is a bit more pedal friendly.
I think the Ghia has the best "guitar>cord>amp" tone of any amp I've ever used, but it isn't always the right amp for the job.
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Post by kledbet on Apr 3, 2007 12:08:10 GMT -7
The Z28 will give you more volume and headroom, you also might want to try putting a gz34 in the rectifier slot.
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Post by myles on Apr 4, 2007 10:58:05 GMT -7
Have always kept my CG in my basement, lovin' the tone. I usually use a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe ( 1x12", 40 watts) with my band( 4 guys, keys, bass, drums, 1 guitar). I brought my CG head and 2x10' Dr. Z cab to practice twice, and the CG wasn't cutting through the band's sound, nowhere nearly as good as my fENDER. i WAS SPEECHLESS!!!! Just not enought horsepower. Would a Mazz do trick- do I need more wattage? Is the 2x 10 the issue? Any thoughts would be appreciated ( i still love my CG, tho') What output tubes? Fresh? I stood 10 feet from Buddy Whittington with his Carmen Ghia through a Z-Best cab and Carl Verheyen with an SRZ-65 and a open back 2x12 cab and the two of them were an amazing live match. Make sure your output tubes are fresh and matched and get a good 5751 in V2 .... kcanostubes.com/products/413/NOS-GE-5751-Blackplate.htm
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Post by jvdunne on Apr 6, 2007 5:50:26 GMT -7
Myles, and all. Thanks for your replies. I mostly use a PRS, a Keeley comp., and a Barber Direct Drive. I bought the amp new in 2004, and haven't changed the tubes yet. Myles, can you recommend a good brand on Ghis output tubes, and what specific tube should go in there. Thanks. John
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Post by Don on Apr 7, 2007 5:27:28 GMT -7
Thanks for your replies. I bought the amp new in 2004, and haven't changed the tubes yet. Myles, can you recommend a good brand on Ghis output tubes, and what specific tube should go in there. Thanks. John Hi John, I never have a problem with my Ghias cutting through the mix. Whether I'm using a combo or a head/cab combination, I keep the speakers at an angle pointing up at me, then mic the cabs with Sennheiser e609's for the FOH mix. You may also consider adding an additional cabinet to spread the sound around a bit, but if you do, come back here and ask about how to wire them up. You just can't plug them both into the output jacks on the rear of the head. As for 84s, I highly recommend Groove Tubes. Get yourself a pair and compare them to what you have in there. Myles could help you out with this also.
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