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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 19:29:48 GMT -7
Yikes, I had to turn the fan on in my music room over here...  |
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Post by curtisjames on Jun 17, 2016 19:32:27 GMT -7
Ya know, how you practice and play for years.....and wonder; am I growing, am I bored, have I reached a plateau in my musical journey.....stalled on my musical highway. And what about the amp world? Are they doing the same? Striving to be better, grow, take risks and chances and actually evolve with musical taste and styles of the players they try to coax and represent.My friends DrZ has done it......again. But he took a risk this time and did something different that we haven't heard before in the world of ZHe made a smokin great amp AGAIN. But let me preface: This, isn't your Grandmas EL84. Yes you can play at bedroom levels so you don't wake up your neighbors sister. Yes, you can get the clean tones your after, for the first 1/3 of the power scale. But let's take the volume nob to 12:00. No.....let take it to 1:00 & Now we're in the personality of this amp. This is where the money i$, the sweet spot and why you want this amp. This is why you'll so love this newest creation from ZThe Db4 as said in another post (I'll 2nd it) is a lot more midrange prominent, and to be honest took me back a little....but I adjusted immediately to it. But isn't that what your boost pedal does anyway? Add more midrange kick to "cut" through the mix; that musical gridlock of notes we fight to untangle through? Especially when dealing with the dreaded volume creep. Cancer of every live performance. (Bring crazy glue....couple drops on the bass players volume nob) Once you find the G spot on this amp somewhere between guitar and amp settings your into ballsy, and punchy low-end majesty. It's what I dig about this amp. It's has "flavor's" and "nuances" to an El84, but eyes closed, not sure I'd put money down....it was even in the 84 family. This amp is very touch sensitive and goes from clean to mean with the touch of your fingers......it's a very rock-ish approach to an El84 amp. Has "some" of the jangle and jingle that is familiar, but my God; dime your guitar on this bad boy, and thicker, gnarly breakup is at the forefront. It's BEGGIN to break up. Which is where the remaining 2/3rds of the power lies. My favorite is full power on the back panel, plugged into the low setting. Seems to have a more "tamed" break-up. I played with the Gold, and also with a nice orig Two Rock sign series cab, with KTS70 alnico in it. The Gold hands down is the speaker for this out of the two. Pedals: if your playing a Les Paul keep the dirty pedals off. Don't need em. You really don't. Humbuckers push this amp easily into overdrive.....or back off and get your cleans. Played my favorite Tele with Voodoo's TE50's . Individual notes have spank and a hell of a bark/bite. Really cool. The individual notes don't have to be overly driven either. You have control of this. Full power on the rear, and High input on the front panel gives you more. Or back off, and tease the notes back and forth into breakup. All through your expression through your pick attack or strumming style. Added my Keeley Compressor and this induced squish and compression and was another flavor of genius. A Kingsley Overdrive, and the clouds begin to part Ok, so there is a little learning curve to this amp and I wouldn't call it a jack of all musical genres. Might be a lil' more specific for some players. But what amp isnt? If your looking for a "signature" voice or make a statement, this piece of gear could set you apart from the pack. It's not like all the other amps out there. But I'm telling you......its special. Sooo, What style do you play? The DB4 handles Country of course......pushes into rebel and southern country realm. Blues and good old fashioned Rock. I'm talking any kind of rock, Classic, Southern Rock (you fusion guys not so much)In conclusion; I'm so lovin my new DB4 that I'm bringing the Zlux and DB to the gig. Hell the 2 amps togethor, in new light-weight cabs, are the what 1 combo used-to weigh. It's really light and comfortable. So Mr Paisley you and Mike kicked booty on this one. Thank you for taking a little chance....a little risk, and pushing forward in your journey, so we can continue ours. This is just another form of great. & amazing and any other syrupy adjective you can think of  Here's some crude Noodles for Ya lets start out clean......then dirt examples.....then back to some Clean |
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Post by simpleton on Jun 17, 2016 19:54:08 GMT -7
Great review. Sounds wonderful....double congrats edit: WOW love the videos added, now I can really say it sounds great....your description and the amp  |
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Jun 17, 2016 20:29:42 GMT -7
But... do you like it, at all?  |
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Post by BritInvasion on Jun 18, 2016 5:22:52 GMT -7
Great review and description , thanks!
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Jun 18, 2016 5:42:22 GMT -7
We'll have the DB4 "Zagato" at mini-Zfest! Come and give it a try-out!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2016 10:38:18 GMT -7
Thanks Curtis, I needed that...
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Post by gwmican on Jun 20, 2016 19:54:44 GMT -7
Great review, thanks!
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Jun 20, 2016 20:03:10 GMT -7
The DB4 is so mind-bending good that Frank's post went back in time before Curtis James even posted his rant. Wow.
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Post by curtisjames on Jun 20, 2016 23:00:56 GMT -7
The DB4 is so mind-bending good that Frank's post went back in time before Curtis James even posted his rant. Wow. Funny.....I actually deleted it. Then When I saw the whole post (and every response) didn't delete with it.....I reinserted it. Hence the 2nd position |
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Post by telejas on Jun 21, 2016 13:48:23 GMT -7
I'm really glad you like it curtisjames!! Sounds like you found some inspiration in that little red beast?!?!
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Post by curtisjames on Jun 22, 2016 13:08:15 GMT -7
I'm really glad you like it curtisjames!! Sounds like you found some inspiration in that little red beast?!?! Yes! The nice thing about the many Z amps to choose from; "no matter how ya slice em, they come out tone" |
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Post by gwmican on Jun 22, 2016 20:20:50 GMT -7
I took delivery of my DB4 today also. It sounds so good!
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Post by curtisjames on Jun 23, 2016 22:56:24 GMT -7
I took delivery of my DB4 today also. It sounds so good! Enjoy brother! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2016 10:10:47 GMT -7
The DB4 is so mind-bending good that Frank's post went back in time before Curtis James even posted his rant. Wow. Curtis and the DB4 were channeling the fifth dimension... |
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Post by thatstatuemoved on Jul 1, 2016 18:51:39 GMT -7
Great video's and great playing--thanks for sharing--I have not been able to hear this amp and this is a great way to hear it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2016 8:17:16 GMT -7
I got an email from Humbucker Music that my order is ready to ship.
So I would guess you'll probably start hearing more about this amp soon.
As there were a lot of other orders placed around 5/1 that are being sent out.
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