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Post by Norrin Radd on Sept 30, 2016 12:40:24 GMT -7
What is that glorious sound, you ask? Well, that's my new DB4! And yes - it's plenty loud. You should have been hearing it for the last half hour. No matter where you are!  What I'm most surprised about is how much headroom this amp has - lots of space for clean tones in here - especially with lower output pickups (I'm looking at you Strats & Teles!). It is SO much different than my Ray. And different in a good way. You should hear the two of them together running in stereo -  One difference I have a question about - the preamp is much more sensitive to input signals - I mean my effects (particularly modulation) are much more pronounced in the DB4 than they are in the Ray. Is that due to the difference in the preamp tubes or a matter of voicings (the DB4 being much more mid focused) or something else entirely. Enquiring minds want to know! Why am I posting and not playing? Giving my ears a break!   |
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Post by Maddog on Sept 30, 2016 12:49:22 GMT -7
That is ONE BADASS rig, Greg! Congrats, Brother! I would have to guess it's the "voicing" (preamp) that accounts for the differences in sensitivity.....(and that guess is worth exactly what you just paid for it)... Waaaay Cool amp!!! DIG!!!
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Post by Dannydny on Sept 30, 2016 13:03:46 GMT -7
looks sweet!
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Sept 30, 2016 13:38:15 GMT -7
That is a great looking rig.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 16:43:42 GMT -7
Pentodes, in general, are more efficient than triodes. That probably accounts for the difference in effects you're hearing.
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Post by simpleton on Sept 30, 2016 17:20:51 GMT -7
Sounded great out here in Oregon....I love that ZWreck grill cloth, it makes everything look so sharp.
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Post by rickyp on Sept 30, 2016 18:31:03 GMT -7
Man that looks sharp.
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Post by pcns on Sept 30, 2016 19:24:08 GMT -7
awesome!!
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Post by dcarver on Sept 30, 2016 22:23:14 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 5:54:19 GMT -7
That combination of black w/Z-Wreck grill looks fantastic!
Congratulations Greg...
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Post by walt on Oct 1, 2016 7:58:16 GMT -7
I agree with all above,as soon as I scrolled down to the pic,my reaction was'whoa!great looking rig'
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Post by nicholas on Oct 1, 2016 10:16:05 GMT -7
Very nice. Looking forward to a full tone rundown. I have alot of interest in this amp. There is not many YouTube's out there. So any info passed along would be excellent  In the mean time enjoy that sucker, and the ear massage. |
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Post by gwmican on Oct 8, 2016 12:32:35 GMT -7
Sweet!
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Post by doctorice on Oct 8, 2016 14:14:23 GMT -7
Very nice. Congrats!
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Post by Sean on Oct 8, 2016 19:48:38 GMT -7
Crank it up a bit more - didn't hear it over the rain from Matthew
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Post by zpilot on Oct 8, 2016 20:20:41 GMT -7
I'm in the midst of down-sizing and the Doc keeps coming out with great new designs. It just isn't fair.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Oct 9, 2016 6:25:25 GMT -7
I'm in the midst of down-sizing and the Doc keeps coming out with great new designs. It just isn't fair. Boy you have that right. I got from 12 down to two, and now I'm back up to four Z amps. They are like potato chips! |
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Post by doctorice on Oct 9, 2016 7:58:13 GMT -7
I'm in the midst of down-sizing and the Doc keeps coming out with great new designs. It just isn't fair. Boy you have that right. I got from 12 down to two, and now I'm back up to four Z amps. They are like potato chips! Expensive potato chips (But they last longer and are better for your health, with the possible exception of one's hearing.) |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 13:03:46 GMT -7
Gorgeous looking rig! I can only imagine how great it sounds!!
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Post by KeithA on Feb 6, 2017 18:32:40 GMT -7
What is that glorious sound, you ask? Well, that's my new DB4! And yes - it's plenty loud. You should have been hearing it for the last half hour. No matter where you are! What I'm most surprised about is how much headroom this amp has - lots of space for clean tones in here - especially with lower output pickups (I'm looking at you Strats & Teles!). It is SO much different than my Ray. And different in a good way. You should hear the two of them together running in stereo - One difference I have a question about - the preamp is much more sensitive to input signals - I mean my effects (particularly modulation) are much more pronounced in the DB4 than they are in the Ray. Is that due to the difference in the preamp tubes or a matter of voicings (the DB4 being much more mid focused) or something else entirely. Enquiring minds want to know! Why am I posting and not playing? Giving my ears a break!  Nice.....here's mine ....Lol  |
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Post by Norrin Radd on Feb 6, 2017 20:48:03 GMT -7
Nice.....here's mine ....Lol Oh sweet, Keith! You're a terrible tease!  How do you like it so far? Should sound spectacular through that Wreck cab. |
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Post by KeithA on Feb 7, 2017 10:08:51 GMT -7
Nice.....here's mine ....Lol Oh sweet, Keith! You're a terrible tease! How do you like it so far? Should sound spectacular through that Wreck cab. Lol...I haven't used it in a while but pulled it out last night to set up. I'm rejigging the Man Cave so stuff is being moved everywhere (hence the stacks of amps in the background). I find that the Wreck cab tightens up the amp......which I really like. Hoping to put a mic on it over the weekend to record a couple snippets. |
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Post by Norrin Radd on Feb 7, 2017 10:21:20 GMT -7
Oh sweet, Keith! You're a terrible tease! How do you like it so far? Should sound spectacular through that Wreck cab. Lol...I haven't used it in a while but pulled it out last night to set up. I'm rejigging the Man Cave so stuff is being moved everywhere (hence the stacks of amps in the background). I find that the Wreck cab tightens up the amp......which I really like. Hoping to put a mic on it over the weekend to record a couple snippets. Nice. Trying to figure out a decent way to record my amp. All I've got is a USB snowball Mic and mac laptop. I'll see what this weekend brings.... |
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Post by KeithA on Feb 7, 2017 11:32:11 GMT -7
Lol...I haven't used it in a while but pulled it out last night to set up. I'm rejigging the Man Cave so stuff is being moved everywhere (hence the stacks of amps in the background). I find that the Wreck cab tightens up the amp......which I really like. Hoping to put a mic on it over the weekend to record a couple snippets. Nice. Trying to figure out a decent way to record my amp. All I've got is a USB snowball Mic and mac laptop. I'll see what this weekend brings.... I have a Blue Bluebird and Blue Spark into a Scarletti...into an iMac. |
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Post by Norrin Radd on Mar 9, 2017 21:21:28 GMT -7
It's been about 6 months now with my DB4. Honeymoon definitely over. We've moved on to wedded bliss! Love this amp. So simple yet sonically complex. Still learning each other. Loves my Prince of Tone. Hates my Shiba drive. I find I am using many less pedals because the tone is so good. Pretty sure I could get by with just the amp, the PoT, Flint & ElCap. And although, even though I don't have one, I'm sure the Strymon Brigadier was built for me and could replace the ElCap. Always loved analog delays. And the Brig addresses all the shortcomings of my Aqua Puss (yes - I know it's not really analog). But I digress! We had a couple tube issues but counseling (thank you doc and forum!) has seen us through. I've got a feeling, like the Ray, that this one will be with me for the long haul. Thanks for the DB4, Doc! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 2:48:19 GMT -7
Oh sweet, Keith! You're a terrible tease! How do you like it so far? Should sound spectacular through that Wreck cab. Lol...I haven't used it in a while but pulled it out last night to set up. I'm rejigging the Man Cave so stuff is being moved everywhere (hence the stacks of amps in the background). I find that the Wreck cab tightens up the amp......which I really like. Hoping to put a mic on it over the weekend to record a couple snippets. Keith, you have to share some clips! Pretty please?  !!!!! |
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How do you like it so far? Should sound spectacular through that Wreck cab.
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