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Post by frankie on Jun 20, 2016 10:47:22 GMT -7
I don't think the tweaks go far enough to make someone like it who didn't before – if that were the case, I'd be more afraid of messing mine up because frankly, it's damn near perfect for me. As far as I can tell, it's just more useable Master volume, more controllable reverb and a more reliable power tube. Valid and great updates but not game changers. The Master would be the only change that intrigues me but, like I said, I'd be afraid to mess up my sound. I like dialing in the power tube saturation just fine the way it is now and using attenuation to control volume rather than the Master. I'd have to know more about how it reacts with the tweaked circuit. As is, it's highly dependent on the PI tube, I found. I thought my 18NR had a lot less clean headroom than my MAZ 8. Then I read a PDF by Myles Rose about the PI tube overloading rather than the power tubes and figured that might be it: My 8 came with a Mullard re-issue 12AX7, my 18 came with the Sovtek 12AX7LPS. I pulled that and put in a NOS 12AT7. Now, I have to run the Cut a bit higher but it stays cleaner and saturates a lot more controlled and gradual. If the new Master volume remedies that dependence on the PI tube (I don't know enough about how exactly these circuits work but it sounds like it might), it's worth checking out! Controllable reverb isn't an issue for me (I barely use any) and the power tube tweak is pretty easy to perform yourself. I have a whole box of 6p14ps here and run them in both my MAZs exclusively. I guess what I'm saying is don't be gutted if you only bought your MAZ recently without these new bells and whistles, like me. We're just conditioned to be wanting the newest rev of everything because of computers and smart phones. Tube amps are a much slower evolving technology. Are you talking about changing the PI in the Maz 18? From reading this thread I have learned that a single ended amp does not have a PI tube, is this right? Also where can I get the 6n14n that the Doc puts in the new amps? I have a used maz 8 combo on the way. You can order them from us. Email Don at repairs@drzamps.com and he will give you a price. We test and screen all the tubes for gain in house.
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Post by zpilot on Jun 30, 2016 15:02:28 GMT -7
Can anyone tell me what serial number the new version of the MAZ 8 starts with?
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Post by Stephen on Jul 21, 2016 5:57:48 GMT -7
Does anyone know of a dealer that has a 2016 Maz 8? The ones on eBay and Reverb are all older.
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Post by purpletele on Jul 21, 2016 7:17:29 GMT -7
Does anyone know of a dealer that has a 2016 Maz 8? The ones on eBay and Reverb are all older. Stephen, I had Brent get me in line quickly. I had mine constructed by the Elves in about two weeks. From order to shipping it has been about three weeks! I am very pleased and further impressed!
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Post by Stephen on Jul 21, 2016 8:29:06 GMT -7
Does anyone know of a dealer that has a 2016 Maz 8? The ones on eBay and Reverb are all older. Stephen, I had Brent get me in line quickly. I had mine constructed by the Elves in about two weeks. From order to shipping it has been about three weeks! I am very pleased and further impressed! Who is Brent?
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Jul 21, 2016 8:32:44 GMT -7
Brent is co-owner of Guitar Riot in Cleveland. Used be be Doc's right hand man. Great guy to deal with.
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Post by purpletele on Jul 21, 2016 8:33:47 GMT -7
Stephen, I had Brent get me in line quickly. I had mine constructed by the Elves in about two weeks. From order to shipping it has been about three weeks! I am very pleased and further impressed! Who is Brent? Sorry Stephen, Brent at Guitar Riot 216-291-7172 sales@guitarriot.com Brent Fergussen (I think I have his last name correct) He worked for Z for years and has a shop near by.
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Post by DRZ on Jul 21, 2016 8:46:47 GMT -7
Stephen, you're in Texas, I have two great dealers in Texas, Guitar Res. in Austin, and Lark Music in San Antonio, that have new MAZ 8's in stock.
Z
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Post by purpletele on Jul 21, 2016 8:58:02 GMT -7
Stephen, you're in Texas, I have two great dealers in Texas, Guitar Res. in Austin, and Lark Music in San Antonio, that have new MAZ 8's in stock.
Z
Z, You freaking rock! Don't let it go to your head, but I really admire how you take care of the Core Competency. BV
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Post by djcakadave on Jul 21, 2016 9:30:41 GMT -7
I don't need a third amp, I don't need a third amp, I don't need a third amp.................................
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Post by purpletele on Jul 21, 2016 11:51:46 GMT -7
I don't need a third amp, I don't need a third amp, I don't need a third amp................................. >>>>..............I didn't either, but here it comes with a custom extension cabinet from Mather to match. Oh No!!!!! What just happened here???
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Post by Stephen on Jul 21, 2016 12:46:04 GMT -7
Stephen, you're in Texas, I have two great dealers in Texas, Guitar Res. in Austin, and Lark Music in San Antonio, that have new MAZ 8's in stock.
Z
Road trip!
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Post by DRZ on Jul 21, 2016 13:18:35 GMT -7
Stephen, you're in Texas, I have two great dealers in Texas, Guitar Res. in Austin, and Lark Music in San Antonio, that have new MAZ 8's in stock.
Z
Road trip! Stephen the new MAZ 8's have been flying off the shelves, so please call before you drive.
Z
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Post by Stephen on Jul 21, 2016 13:50:09 GMT -7
Stephen the new MAZ 8's have been flying off the shelves, so please call before you drive.
Z
Thanks, I will.
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Post by zpilot on Jul 21, 2016 18:14:32 GMT -7
I don't need a third amp, I don't need a third amp, I don't need a third amp................................. What does need have to do with it.
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Post by djcakadave on Jul 21, 2016 23:07:19 GMT -7
I don't need a third amp, I don't need a third amp, I don't need a third amp................................. What does need have to do with it. Oh danm busted again.............
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2016 14:54:02 GMT -7
Just watched the video...these GAS pains are killing me!
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Post by Stephen on Sept 7, 2016 11:29:26 GMT -7
I've had my 2016 for about three weeks now and it is really something.
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