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Post by bhurst462 on Feb 13, 2012 10:43:15 GMT -7
Hello everyone, I am about to be a Dr. Z owner here very soon, and new to the forum, but am stuck between 2 amps that are outstanding. I'm stuck between the new Monza with the MV, and a Maz 18 NR. With the price of the Monza head going up to $1399, which is the same price as the Maz 18, it has made the choice even harder. Just a little background, I mainly use my two Marshall 1987s Plexi's and love them, but have wanted a smaller wattage amp that can achieve the same kind of tones. I also like to use my pedals, which are a Wampler Ecstacy, Rockett Animal, and Rocket Blue Note. I have really been leaning towards the Monza, but the Maz 18 is a great one as well, and have been told it takes pedals very well. I'm not sure how well the Monza takes them. Anyway, any feedback is appreciated. Thanks
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Post by Norrin Radd on Feb 13, 2012 13:36:31 GMT -7
How much variety in tone from the amp do you need?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2012 17:46:57 GMT -7
Based on what I am hearing from you the remedy sounds like it would be a amp that you would really like. I have both the Maz 18NR and the Remedy both great amps both love pedals.
I also love my effects but to be honest have found that with these Z amps I have got my best tones just straight in guitar to amp.
The Monza to me would excel with its sustain and touch response. The only thing I am not sure about is the Monza's clean headroom. Maybe someone with the Master Volume version can chime in.
If the Remedy is not what your after and you use pedals alot I would say the Maz Jr. To me the Monza is a amp that you just plug straight into and ride those Guitar controls..
The Maz Jr is the most versatile amp of the three. The remedy is still my favorite and it has some really great cleans I gig with it the most. Anyway hope this helps.
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Post by bhurst462 on Feb 13, 2012 19:33:14 GMT -7
Hey guys, I really appreciate the responses. In regards to variety of tones, the crunch I like is pretty much in the Malcolm Young territory, and I use my guitar volume quite a bit to clean up my tone when needed. I'm in a cover band so we play everything from Jason Aldean to Matchbox Twenty, to Buckcherry. I was generally a Les Paul kinda of guy, but since my other guitar player uses Les Paul's and a PRS, I have fell in love with my Tele's and that is what I am playing for the most part.
I also used to be a guitar straight into the amp kind of guy, but I have found with certain great pedals, I have a nice variety of tones and overdrives to pick from. However, I don't want a completely clean amp, because amp overdrive is great. I will say I am leaning a little more towards the Maz 18 now, just because it sounds a little more clear and articulate than the Monza.
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Post by Norrin Radd on Feb 13, 2012 21:20:55 GMT -7
If you need clean, stay away from the Monza. That's not at all what it's designed for. You can coax cleanish tones out of it for, IMO, limited use. It will never be a really clean tone with no hair on it, though. Don't get me wrong, I love my Monza - but a versatile tone machine it is not. YMMV. Good luck!
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Post by pcns on Feb 14, 2012 5:44:59 GMT -7
your really talking about two different machines when picking betweeen the Monza and Maz Jr. If you are used to using your guitar volume the monza may work out for you but I would not expect shimmering cleans at stage volume out of it, it will sound cool no matter what you but but its designed to scream and it does it wondefully. If you don't mind running some pedals to get some extra dirt the Maz Jr may be a more versatile amp to start out with. Of course, you buy them both and use an a/b/y switch and use the monza for your dirty channel and the Jr for your cleaner stuff do both! God bless, Todd
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Post by bhurst462 on Feb 15, 2012 8:12:36 GMT -7
Hey guys I really appreciate all the feedback. As cool as the Monza is, I have decided to go with the Maz 18 NR. It's clarity and versatility have been the deciding factors.
I will now have my first Dr. Z here very shortly! ;D
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Post by Norrin Radd on Feb 15, 2012 9:05:15 GMT -7
Hey guys I really appreciate all the feedback. As cool as the Monza is, I have decided to go with the Maz 18 NR. It's clarity and versatility have been the deciding factors. I will now have my first Dr. Z here very shortly! ;D Congrats! I think you've made a wise decision and you will be happier in the long run. When does the Maz arrive?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2012 9:44:13 GMT -7
Congrats I agree as much as I love the Monza I think you are better off with the Maz JR Nr. You have to be able to get some cleans when you are a gigging musician. The good news is the maz can cover Rock,Funk,R&B,Country,Blues, Gospel, and everything in between! Its also the Doc's best selling amp so that sums it up right there.
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Post by pcns on Feb 16, 2012 10:01:52 GMT -7
Maz Jr is a very popular first Z amp, takes pedals real well and does a wide range of great tones!!
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Post by bhurst462 on Feb 16, 2012 11:45:50 GMT -7
Yeah I am very excited to get it. I am getting a head, because I am just a head and cab kinda guy. I plan on having it by the end of the week or first of next week. Can't wait!
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Post by pcns on Mar 3, 2012 7:19:58 GMT -7
^^^^ has your amp arrived yet??
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Post by bhurst462 on Mar 10, 2012 15:30:32 GMT -7
Ok, I got her, and it sounds great. I'm actually thinking about getting rid of my Plexi with the master volume mod on it. It doesn't quite sound as good as my stock Plexi, and the Maz is much more articulate than that amp.
With all this being said, and I am still in my return period, I am really wondering if I should have spent the extra on the Remedy. I know everyone will say get both, but I don't need both. I play mainly classic rock and new rock.
Does anyone own both? I was really wanting a Master Volume amp, but wondering if I am just second guessing myself for no reason.
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Post by doctorice on Mar 10, 2012 19:30:06 GMT -7
I have a Monza, not yet modded to MV version, and a Remedy. Both great, but different. I'm reluctant to say much because the MV seems to really increase what one can do with the Monza. The non-MV version of the Monza is maybe a little "narrower" in what it can produce sonically than a Remedy. Of course, if what it does suits you, there's no reason to worry about switching.
One comment I'll make and stick by is that both amps, while known for their OD and crunch, have the ability to produce wonderful cleans too. Oh, they're both LOUD ;D
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