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Post by bloozeman on May 4, 2016 16:34:46 GMT -7
So you all talked me out of buying a mini z and holding out for a maz Jr but now I'm debating on a carmen ghia because I found one I can buy in a head for about $700-750. Should I hold out for the maz jr or try out the ghia? I had the Jr before and sold it to help fund a z28 but I've been missing the maz. Does the ghia have decent headroom to an extent? Does it take pedals well? I play all strats and use pedals for my overdrive and play blues and blues rock. Can you tell me more about the ghia and recommend it be holding out for a maz Jr?
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Post by "Z" Steve on May 4, 2016 17:04:08 GMT -7
here is a video that may help |
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Post by bloozeman on May 4, 2016 17:15:50 GMT -7
I'm assuming this is with the carmen ghia? Do you know if buddy was using pedals in this set up? I can't tag him to let him see the post from my phone.
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Post by digs57 on May 4, 2016 18:20:39 GMT -7
911... id like to report a fire burning in someones pocket...please hurry  |
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Post by John on May 4, 2016 18:35:22 GMT -7
BUY THE GHIA!
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Post by purpletele on May 4, 2016 18:41:24 GMT -7
What the heck Jeff?
How can you not have had a Ghia up to this point.
It seems to be a no brainer to have that as part of the arsenal.
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Post by southmusic70 on May 4, 2016 18:43:26 GMT -7
My thoughts on the Ghia:
Not much to argue about,
And
Get one.
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Post by "Z" Steve on May 4, 2016 18:47:44 GMT -7
It is a 2x10 combo and straight in - possibly a KOT and a tuner.
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Post by bloozeman on May 4, 2016 18:56:24 GMT -7
911... id like to report a fire burning in someones pocket...please hurry pretty easy to tell huh? Lol.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2016 19:20:47 GMT -7
Yes. Yes you should.
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Post by bloozeman on May 4, 2016 19:40:10 GMT -7
The one I'm looking at doesn't have the racing stripe emblem but the other one with the name and the little cursive lines on the faceplate. I'm assuming this is an older model? It has a 4 and 8 ohm tap. Is there any sound difference between the older and newer models? Any upgrades or anything that makes a drastic difference?
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Post by texjam on May 4, 2016 19:42:47 GMT -7
2x10 CG with an OD. Takes pedals very well and her bottom end is tight!
Think the OD was Boss Super OD.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 5, 2016 5:49:15 GMT -7
Need a Ghia you do.
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Post by bloozeman on May 5, 2016 6:48:50 GMT -7
well I was gonna snag it but somebody beat me to it.
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Post by John on May 5, 2016 8:40:39 GMT -7
well I was gonna snag it but somebody beat me to it. I think there's a 'life lesson' here.... |
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Post by Harvey on May 5, 2016 8:48:27 GMT -7
Yes.........................................................................
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Post by southmusic70 on May 5, 2016 9:04:33 GMT -7
Hell, every time I play mine I feel like it would be a bargain at twice the price.
No kidding.
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Post by texjam on May 5, 2016 10:06:25 GMT -7
bloozeman, pm sent
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Post by bloozeman on May 5, 2016 13:54:23 GMT -7
Ok you guys talked me into it. I just picked up a head for a pretty good price on eBay after working out a private sale. You fellas are a bad influence on me.  |
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 5, 2016 15:47:01 GMT -7
Congratulations...no, not bloozeman, the rest of you. We did it!!!!! He caved and bought one!!!! Seriously Jeff, you're going to love this amp. It grabs you and then it grows on ya. Enjoy!
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Post by southmusic70 on May 5, 2016 16:36:48 GMT -7
It's a pretty common jones around here.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on May 5, 2016 17:13:33 GMT -7
When it comes to Zs I have a list of what I'd like to have and when one comes up at a great price I buy it. I've picked up JAZ 20/40 for $999, a KT45 for under $800, v2 Ghia for $800, - deals are out there you just have to be patient Jeff. Then again, I have a number of Zs that I'm first owner - it's hard to wait for every one of them to show up used!  |
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Post by Joey Beverages on May 5, 2016 17:21:01 GMT -7
Gotta have a Ghia - at least once in this life-time everyone should have the joy and sonic greatness of the Ghia Volume and Tone - What else do you need?  cheers always, Joel p.s. I am in the process of (re) acquiring a Ghia this year .... |
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Post by bloozeman on May 5, 2016 17:41:58 GMT -7
When it comes to Zs I have a list of what I'd like to have and when one comes up at a great price I buy it. I've picked up JAZ 20/40 for $999, a KT45 for under $800, v2 Ghia for $800, - deals are out there you just have to be patient Jeff. Then again, I have a number of Zs that I'm first owner - it's hard to wait for everyone to show up used! I picked this one up for 800 and that includes shipping. I feel this was a decent price. Is that in a decent ballpark? |
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Post by southmusic70 on May 5, 2016 18:23:43 GMT -7
Oh yeah
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on May 5, 2016 18:50:50 GMT -7
When it comes to Zs I have a list of what I'd like to have and when one comes up at a great price I buy it. I've picked up JAZ 20/40 for $999, a KT45 for under $800, v2 Ghia for $800, - deals are out there you just have to be patient Jeff. Then again, I have a number of Zs that I'm first owner - it's hard to wait for everyone to show up used! I picked this one up for 800 and that includes shipping. I feel this was a decent price. Is that in a decent ballpark? Very good price! |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 8:19:26 GMT -7
Get it! A 2x10 red S&P slipped away on eBay a couple months ago for $700. Still kicking myself for not thinning out my budget for a couple weeks to snag that guy...  |
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Post by "Z" Steve on May 6, 2016 8:50:04 GMT -7
A great amp for the price of about 4 pedals (or two Strymons) - not a bad deal. Enjoy the fun trying different speaker and tubes.
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Post by bloozeman on May 6, 2016 9:15:45 GMT -7
what tubes are you guys using in your ghias?
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on May 6, 2016 9:36:02 GMT -7
I usually use what Doc puts into them but you can play around with them a bit.
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