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Post by markT on Nov 14, 2016 16:18:22 GMT -7
I got a church gig almost a year ago and they have 3 amps set up in the back. 3 cab's are in an ISO closet behind the amp heads sitting in a cool, lighted shelf/rack.. The amp I normally use is a Matchless Spitfire clone. The guy has taken that one home so I was stuck using a Fender SuperSonic through an unknown speaker in a Marshall cab.
I figure I'd do my good duty/deed and leave a rig for me and/or anyone to use when I'm not there.
Has to be a head and cab. I have a Z 1-12 with a Cream but no Z head at the present. I thought and quickly chose a Ghia.
It's simple. Not many knobs to fiddle with. ( ie....i can adjust it back to the way I like it on the fly as the stage is big and about a 50' walk to stage position to the amp rack.)
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Post by limenine on Nov 14, 2016 19:45:07 GMT -7
Perfect - Way to go!
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Post by Maddog on Nov 14, 2016 20:52:10 GMT -7
Just yer color scheme, too! DIG!!!
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Post by pcns on Nov 14, 2016 21:01:56 GMT -7
Great church amp. I love the way the Ghia breaks into over drive too
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Nov 14, 2016 21:20:54 GMT -7
My Ghia sees duty every weekend at church. Great choice.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 9:52:58 GMT -7
Nice!
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Nov 15, 2016 15:49:33 GMT -7
Wonderful choice!!!
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Post by markT on Nov 15, 2016 16:45:00 GMT -7
Thanks guys...
My first Z was a Blonde & Brown Ghia 2-10 combo. ( The only Z I wish I had back! ) I really liked that amp but sold it when I got my first Maz Jr.
I got a 1-10 Ghia a few years later, but after several speaker changes, concluded that I'm just not a 1-10 guy.
I got the cute & tiny anniversary Ghia when it came out but that one just didn't sound as BIG as it's other brothers.
Looking forward to this little workhorse as that's exactly what it will be.
Shipped today!
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Post by nmz on Nov 15, 2016 20:35:11 GMT -7
Nice, I was playing mine this last week with the band. Really enjoyed it, congrats!
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Post by John on Nov 16, 2016 4:54:31 GMT -7
Thanks guys... My first Z was a Blonde & Brown Ghia 2-10 combo. ( The only Z I wish I had back! ) I really liked that amp but sold it when I got my first Maz Jr. I got a 1-10 Ghia a few years later, but after several speaker changes, concluded that I'm just not a 1-10 guy. I got the cute & tiny anniversary Ghia when it came out but that one just didn't sound as BIG as it's other brothers. Looking forward to this little workhorse as that's exactly what it will be. Shipped today! Did you try the 10" gold? Incredible.... |
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Post by markT on Nov 16, 2016 5:32:25 GMT -7
I got a 1-10 Ghia a few years later, but after several speaker changes, concluded that I'm just not a 1-10 guy. Did you try the 10" gold? Incredible.... Yeah....I've heard you mention that.  And I'm sure it does! Actually, I don't think the 10" Gold had been released yet. So...no....no Gold. I would have love to because the 12" Gold is one of my favorite all time speakers. It was not the quality of sound....it was the LARGENESS of the sound. Mic'd it would have been fine, but I was not playing mic'd gigs at the time. But that's water under the bridge at this point. |
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Post by pcns on Nov 16, 2016 7:27:20 GMT -7
Mark, 10" Golds are available, I have one.
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Post by markT on Nov 16, 2016 16:20:02 GMT -7
Mark, 10" Golds are available, I have one. Yes Todd.....I was saying, the 10" Celestion Gold had not been released back when I had my 1-10 Ghia combo.. But this thread is not about a Ghia through a 10" Gold.....it's about a Ghia through a 12" AlNiCo Cream!!!~  Scheduled delivery:
Thu 11/17/2016 by end of day
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Post by Maddog on Nov 16, 2016 17:07:12 GMT -7
^^^^ Gosh.... that's tomorrow.....
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Post by markT on Nov 17, 2016 5:27:09 GMT -7
^^^^ Gosh.... that's tomorrow.....  |
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Post by John on Nov 17, 2016 7:06:56 GMT -7
^^^^ Gosh.... that's tomorrow..... Nice, but that's not the same as "Out for delivery". Good luck with the amp! |
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Nov 17, 2016 8:00:31 GMT -7
The Final Countdown....
Happy for you, sir! I use mine at church all the time.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2016 9:36:38 GMT -7
What's better than a Ghia?
2 Ghias!
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Post by markT on Nov 18, 2016 13:42:43 GMT -7
Unfortunately, the little Ghia didn't work out. It's been sent back for the newer model, yet tried & true Therapy!  |
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Post by doctorice on Nov 18, 2016 14:07:56 GMT -7
Unfortunately, the little Ghia didn't work out. It's been sent back for the newer model, yet tried & true Therapy! What was the issue or concern with the Ghia, Mark? |
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Post by Maddog on Nov 19, 2016 4:38:02 GMT -7
Unfortunately, the little Ghia didn't work out. It's been sent back for the newer model, yet tried & true Therapy! What was the issue or concern with the Ghia, Mark? Simply stated, it didn't have a green pilot lite...... |
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Post by markT on Nov 19, 2016 7:44:39 GMT -7
What was the issue or concern with the Ghia, Mark? Simply stated, it didn't have a green pilot lite......   THAT'S it!!!! That green jewel has all the legendary mojo!! Nah... I guess I have come to the conclusion that the mighty Z Wreck is the only EL84 amp I have truly bonded with. The Ghia is a great little amp, but it's signature upper mid thing that helps it cut through is not my thing. Going with the smoother, more American Therapy sound. All good! Carry on Ghia lovers!!  |
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Post by markT on Nov 25, 2016 10:33:13 GMT -7
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And I'm sure it does!
