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Post by rcrecelius on Apr 1, 2014 13:22:58 GMT -7
Yep, my 3rd Ghia is enroute right now...should have it tomorrow. I have always loved the mighty little Ghia but in my haste to try other things they always get sold/traded. I bet I keep this one for a long time. Its a 1/10 combo in RED.
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Post by Maddog on Apr 1, 2014 14:54:43 GMT -7
I'd love to get a few of our S.A./Austin Z-buds together and head up to DFW and hear that new Ghia in action.... Would be fun!!
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Post by John on Apr 1, 2014 16:39:02 GMT -7
Congrats. Is it loaded with the Red Fang?
Mine was, I took it out and replaced it with the 10" Gold....fantastic speaker.
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Post by rcrecelius on Apr 1, 2014 17:06:02 GMT -7
C'mon up maddog, the water's fine  John yes it does have the Red Fang...which I suspect I will keep in there for a while if not indefinitely. I liked the added efficiency of a Fang in a Z28 I had a few years back...we do play rather loud so it will probably come in handy provided I like the tone. I've read you talk about the low mids of the Fang...will just have to see how it goes Friday night when it makes it's debut. |
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Post by digs57 on Apr 1, 2014 17:22:58 GMT -7
That's about the only reason I kept the fang in mine...and it did have the pop.Have fun.
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Post by John on Apr 1, 2014 18:39:31 GMT -7
C'mon up maddog, the water's fine John yes it does have the Red Fang...which I suspect I will keep in there for a while if not indefinitely. I liked the added efficiency of a Fang in a Z28 I had a few years back...we do play rather loud so it will probably come in handy provided I like the tone. I've read you talk about the low mids of the Fang...will just have to see how it goes Friday night when it makes it's debut. I'll be curious to hear what you think of the fang. |
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Post by bluzman on Apr 2, 2014 13:01:43 GMT -7
I really like the Red Fang in the EL84 Z-Amps especially with my Teles... not as much in the Z-28. But that's me.
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Post by rcrecelius on Apr 2, 2014 18:51:47 GMT -7
I really like the Red Fang in the EL84 Z-Amps especially with my Teles... not as much in the Z-28. But that's me. Agree...I liked the volume not necessarily the tone of the Fang in the z28. Just fired up the new(to me) Ghia for a few minutes this afternoon...man this thing looks brand spankin new...Burnsy did me right on this it even sounds a bit "tight" like the speaker isn't broken in yet. I have an outdoor gig Friday night, I believe I'll try it out and see how it goes. |
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Post by rcrecelius on Apr 5, 2014 10:21:57 GMT -7
Well, after an unexpected tube failure, luckily I had some new EL84's at home and was able to get it back up and running for last nights backyard party.
Red Fang is one loud speaker...I'm still inclined to think this one is not broke In yet, seems stiff and a bit harsh to me...not as much breakup as I'd come to expect from a Ghia...vol was up about 2pm on the dial, riding the guitar volume. Ended up using BD2 on all the time to get the breakup I wanted, occasionally switching out to a TS9. John may be right, another speaker may be in my future for this combo....I may hook it up to my PA head and run some bass heavy tunes through it for a few hours and see if that helps before I give up on it.
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Post by digs57 on Apr 5, 2014 13:59:36 GMT -7
I think john is spot on...many speakers to choose from.I couldn't bond with da fang w/tele...les paul was ok.Imho.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on May 6, 2014 11:49:57 GMT -7
Just like the OP rcrecelius... my 3rd Ghia is enroute right now, and I should have it tomorrow. (It's blonde/tan, but it'll get swapped into my Z-28's black/tan headshell.. 'cuz I want that one to be blonde instead.)
Gonna make sure this one gets the proper tube treatment (a good 12AX7 in V1, a real 5751 in V2, and no JJ's in there) before I pass any judgement. Oh, yeah... and this time, it'll get played through a Blue and some Scumbacks. I'm prepared to "see the light" this time.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on May 6, 2014 12:33:09 GMT -7
My very first Ghia is en route at this very moment, to arrive next Monday. Already planning a speaker swap as I have become a real fan of the Alnico Gold sound, and of course they do make a 10" now. Nice!
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Post by John on May 6, 2014 13:36:45 GMT -7
My very first Ghia is en route at this very moment, to arrive next Monday. Already planning a speaker swap as I have become a real fan of the Alnico Gold sound, and of course they do make a 10" now. Nice! I'll be interested in your opinion. Is yours coming with the 10" red fang? Compared to your maz: A little more Marshally, and a little less chime. |
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Post by benttop (Steve) on May 6, 2014 13:38:08 GMT -7
My very first Ghia is en route at this very moment, to arrive next Monday. Already planning a speaker swap as I have become a real fan of the Alnico Gold sound, and of course they do make a 10" now. Nice! I'll be interested in your opinion. Is yours coming with the 10" red fang? Compared to your maz: A little more Marshally, and a little less chime. Yeah, Fang-equipped. I have a Gold on the way as well.  |
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