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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 11:46:27 GMT -7
A little while back I put new power tubes in my Ghia combo w the Red Fang 10".
It was a whole lot louder than I remembered it. Not a complaint btw.
I've been using my baby blue small box combo Mather Cab cut for a 12" with the Eminence Lil' Texas as an end table for a while.
The wife likes it.
I realized that when I gave up on this speaker 'cause it wasn't cutting it with the band maybe it wasn't the speaker at all? Maybe it was the tubes? So, back in the baby blue cab goes the Ghia.
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Post by lowbudget on Apr 9, 2015 13:19:36 GMT -7
I await your findings Eric. I've wondered to myself if a Tonkerlite might be a better match with the Ghia?
I have a Lil' Texas in a Vintage Sound 112P (PR clone) with 20 watt trannies and I really do like it a lot. This amp will run 6L6s with only a rebias, and that's what I'm using in it. It retains that BF vibe but is a clean machine, which I was looking for. Did I mention 28 pounds?
Doesn't matter, I'm still planning on a Z-Luxe!
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Post by Russell B on Apr 9, 2015 13:20:04 GMT -7
Please let us know your thoughts this go round.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 13:28:54 GMT -7
I have the Tonkerlite in another amp and like it a lot.
I did just do a side by side comparison w the Lil' Texas & the Red Fang here in the apartment.
Seemed much closer than I remembered them that's why I'm really thinking the old tubes were in play.
I should send an e-mail out to my building and see if they could tell the difference?
Last time I played the gig I'm going to tonight I took the MAZ 8 and it was the most perfect amp.....I'll have to see how I feel later.....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2015 6:23:48 GMT -7
I took the Ghia-NEO 12" to the gig last night.
I had the volume much lower than I usually use (V 9 o'clock, T at 1)
Used my CR-8 w the Voodoos. Played most the gig w the GV's at 8.
Had the Nano w the tuner-Mellow Yellow-Deep Blue-KTR. Used the KTR for a couple solos.
Enjoyed the sort of 'fighting back' I was getting from playing that clean but it still had a lot of body.
I miss owning my own bar but I do like playing on this guy's monthly gig.
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Post by freddieg on Apr 10, 2015 15:10:22 GMT -7
I have always read that NEO speakers are a little bright on the high end - did you find that to be the case? Or were you able to dial it in with the Ghia tone knob?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2015 16:37:20 GMT -7
I've never found NEO's to be brighter than other speakers. I own 2 different Eminence ones and a Jensen.
When I went back and forth between them at home (not cranked up) the tone of the 2 speakers was very similar.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 11:45:42 GMT -7
I've played a few more gigs with the Lil' Texas 12" NEO in the pine cab Carmen Ghia and I'm really certain that when
I first tried this setup my power tubes must have been on the way out. I played a couple of the same clubs
and holy mackerel the Ghia sure had the goods. 2 chords at soundcheck and just like magic there's the poor
kid with the beard at the console going "you are going to have to turn that thing down".
It sounded great on the bandstand....inagural gig w the Melody Maker Explorer too. That thing's a keeper.
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Post by doctorice on May 18, 2015 14:34:02 GMT -7
Where's the gig, Eric? I might be able to come by for one.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 17:21:46 GMT -7
I do the second Thursday each month at the 11th St Bar w Mark McKay. Would be great to see you.
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Post by southmusic70 on May 18, 2015 18:15:20 GMT -7
You know, roscoe, you and I are about the only ones here who use the term "bandstand," which is what I've always played my jobs on, whatever the venue.
I don't know how old you are, but today is my 63rd birthday.
You have a nice night!
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Post by nmz on May 18, 2015 19:14:24 GMT -7
You know, roscoe, you and I are about the only ones here who use the term "bandstand," which is what I've always played my jobs on, whatever the venue. I don't know how old you are, but today is my 63rd birthday. You have a nice night! Happy birthday! |
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Post by doctorice on May 18, 2015 19:29:28 GMT -7
I do the second Thursday each month at the 11th St Bar w Mark McKay. Would be great to see you. Thanks, Eric. I'll put a note on my calendar for June 11. |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 19:49:58 GMT -7
You know, roscoe, you and I are about the only ones here who use the term "bandstand," which is what I've always played my jobs on, whatever the venue. I don't know how old you are, but today is my 63rd birthday. You have a nice night! Happy Birthday to you! (you got 5 on me;) |
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Post by southmusic70 on May 19, 2015 5:07:29 GMT -7
Roscoe, we're still both just kids.
For a little longer.
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Post by rcrecelius on May 19, 2015 10:44:32 GMT -7
I should send an e-mail out to my building and see if they could tell the difference? LOL at this!  |
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Jul 22, 2015 17:00:16 GMT -7
2 chords at soundcheck and just like magic there's the poor kid with the beard at the console going "you are going to have to turn that thing down". so funny, so true. |
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