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Post by zigzagman on Feb 24, 2014 8:55:05 GMT -7
I've been using a Mesa 2 x 12 cab with my ghia amp for several years and am wanting to dial it down to a single Z cab.
So I'm trying to decide between the Z 1 x 12 and 1 x 10 cabs. I play mostly rhythm guitar, usually Telecasters, and mostly classic rock.
Any input from owners of either would be appreciated. Other cabs aren't of interest so please keep the discussion to the two
Z cabs I'm looking at...thanks.
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Post by bryan0418 on Feb 24, 2014 8:57:59 GMT -7
I would go with a Dr Z 1x12 with a Celestion Blue. If you plan to use another Z amp down the road, get the Celestion gold. That is the best speaker for the Ghia.
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Post by zigzagman on Feb 24, 2014 9:45:20 GMT -7
I would go with a Dr Z 1x12 with a Celestion Blue. If you plan to use another Z amp down the road, get the Celestion gold. That is the best speaker for the Ghia. what are your thoughts on the Vintage 30 that comes standard in the 12 cab? |
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Post by John on Feb 24, 2014 10:07:25 GMT -7
One thing to consider is what types of gigs you play? Do you require higher volume? Do you play a lot of gigs? Do you have to haul long distances? The smaller cabinet of a 1x10 is really nice at 2:00am.
I had never tried a 10" speaker until I got my Ghia 1x10 combo. This amp gets 90% of my work. (My Remedy is my 'big rig'.) I have the 10" gold in mine.
There are many people who like the V30 with the Ghia. I personally have not tried one, but lots have mentioned it here in the forum. For many, the V30 is either "Love it or hate it". It has a very noticeable upper midrange spike in tone that's not for everyone. And if the speaker is new, that spike in tone is even more noticeable. When new, the speaker is VERY nasal sounding...perhaps part of the reason so many people say they don't like the V30. When broken in, it sounds MUCH better. And it may be a bit hard for an 18 watt Ghia to break in a 60 watt V30.
The V30 (and Celestion Blue) are 100db speakers. Rather loud for a given volume. There are other fine speakers out there that have lower db ratings...allowing you to crank the amp more. (if you desire this)
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Post by rickc007 on Feb 24, 2014 10:13:03 GMT -7
I would go with a Dr Z 1x12 with a Celestion Blue. If you plan to use another Z amp down the road, get the Celestion gold. That is the best speaker for the Ghia. what are your thoughts on the Vintage 30 that comes standard in the 12 cab? Huge fan of the Gold, Perfect for the Stangray Yet Classic Rock, I love the Heritage Greenback that's in mine Prior to this, I thought the V30 was the Bees Knees Gold for Country tones though |
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Post by meanslide on Feb 24, 2014 14:45:22 GMT -7
1X10 with a Z Red Fang. It rocks!
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Post by eggman on Jun 9, 2014 16:57:26 GMT -7
Howdy,
1x12 Dr.Z cab loaded with the Celestion AlniCo Blue, like Bryan 0418 said. I have a 30 watt Weber AlNiCo Silver Bell that complements my Tele better; more bottom end. Can't miss with the C-blue though, especially for slightly overdriven raunch. The Blue has more tonal complexity to my ears.
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Post by wolfie on Jun 9, 2014 19:10:24 GMT -7
I am happy with a v30 in my cabinet. I tried a celestion gold but for me the v30 seem better with the carmen ghia. I havent used the 1x10 cab so i cant say on it. I feel the 12 is just going to sound bigger.
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Post by jb on Jun 10, 2014 13:49:11 GMT -7
I also prefer the 1x12 with the Celestion Blue. Great sound.
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Post by 51d on Jun 11, 2014 15:01:50 GMT -7
Subjective of course, but having acquired a Ghia 25th mostly for its exquisite tone - but, partly at least, for its extreme compactness - the issue of having a neat little rig which I can rehearse, record, and gig with has led me to a 1x10"/head solution. Even with the Weber Blue Pup (which I have no deep love for) in my Zilla Dinky, the relative weightlessness of this combination is a recommendation in itself. And the wholly authentic tones evidenced on YouTube vids offering Ghias paired with single 10" speakers has sold me...and might convince you. Check Corey Hicks in particular.
Of course, it also depends on the rooms you practice, rehearse, and play live in - but my view is that it's worth calibrating the band's volume around what the back line provides comfortably - rather than thinking the problem through in reverse which leads to a lack of dynamics and uncomfortable volume. Think how jazz habitually gets played - barely above the natural acoustic of each instrument, but with truckloads of light and shade. I appreciate this is rock'n'roll heresy, but actually the volume wasn't what had my parents' generation ripping the seats out of cinemas all over the UK when Blackboard Jungle (and others of the same genre) were first screened; it was the attitude. And that's what the Ghia has, so my vote - in this case - goes to a 1x10".
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