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Post by amv74 on Feb 25, 2017 20:37:58 GMT -7
New to the forum, someone is selling one that is a 25th anniversary edition. Has a master knob too and seems to be a bit different design. Can anyone fill me in on these? D o they sound the same? Master add to it? Detract? Thanks.
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Post by simpleton on Feb 26, 2017 0:00:37 GMT -7
Wish I would of kept mine. Welcome ! The Ghia sounds great and the Post Phase Inverter Master Volume works to help it sound great at many levels. The 'Normal' Ghia was my first Z and the Mini sounded the same. Great amp.
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Post by John on Feb 26, 2017 5:18:31 GMT -7
Limited run amp. Only 50 were made. Great amp. If you're considering it...BUY IT! You won't be sorry. Sounds the same as the 'regular' Ghia amps. Just had a master volume installed. Only available as a head. Smaller 'lunch box' style.
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Post by pcns on Feb 26, 2017 5:40:01 GMT -7
I have had both. Love them both. I went to a regular combo only because it was easier for me to carry around. The MV is a very nice feature and really opens up different OD potential at different volume levels. The Ghia's have a really nice OD Best wishes with your search, the Carmen Ghia is a must have amp in my opinion, everyone should own one. God bless, Todd  |
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amv74
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Post by amv74 on Feb 26, 2017 9:29:10 GMT -7
Thanks for the info. I am going to see what I can work out with him.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Feb 26, 2017 9:59:34 GMT -7
We AB'd them over here at one of the Mini-ZFests - no difference in tone.
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Post by bloozeman on Feb 26, 2017 15:43:11 GMT -7
did they make them only in back heads? a blonde head would look sweet
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Post by KeithA on Feb 26, 2017 16:41:56 GMT -7
did they make them only in back heads? a blonde head would look sweet They came in black, red and blonde. I have a red one. |
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Post by Stan on Feb 26, 2017 17:16:05 GMT -7
did they make them only in back heads? a blonde head would look sweet They came in black, red and blonde. I have a red one. I've recently seen one in the Z Cream Green as well............. |
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Post by Faze on Feb 26, 2017 17:44:54 GMT -7
Great amp and the 25th Anniversary model is really cool like a collectable.
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Post by amv74 on Feb 26, 2017 20:55:51 GMT -7
Bought the anniversary model.
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Post by nmz on Feb 26, 2017 22:18:04 GMT -7
Congrats I love mine!
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Post by amv74 on Feb 28, 2017 21:15:33 GMT -7
Got my Ghia today, not had a ton of time with it, but it seems to have a lovely nastiness to it, if that makes sense. Loving it so far.
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Post by bryan0418 on Mar 1, 2017 5:55:38 GMT -7
Glad you are enjoying it Aaron!
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Post by amv74 on Mar 1, 2017 21:14:58 GMT -7
Glad you are enjoying it Aaron! Can I trouble you all with some favorite settings. Ps sounds awesome with my les Paul R0 and custom buckers |
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Post by amv74 on Mar 1, 2017 21:16:07 GMT -7
Glad you are enjoying it Aaron! Can I trouble you all with some favorite settings. Ps sounds awesome with my les Paul R0 and custom buckers Thank you Bryan for selling and working with me!!!! |
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Post by simpleton on Mar 1, 2017 22:14:53 GMT -7
I always start in a middle position on my guitar and then roll the tone till it feels good....leaving more highs in the bridge and warmer in the neck. With P90's I usually ran around 2 o'clock on TONE and 11 - 2 on VOLUME....the MV I never used much.
Using the guitar volume and tone more will open up this and every Z amp I've owned. Don't be afraid to leave it a bit to bright and roll off the tone on your guitar. I use my guitar controls more and more and it opens up these simple designs into a real symbiotic relationship.
Cool amp...did I miss what speaker you are using it with?
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Post by John on Mar 2, 2017 4:18:28 GMT -7
Many electric guitar players leave the guitar's tone control wide open and adjust the amp's treble and presence to get the highs they want.
But that won't work with the Ghia. You may find you need to work with your guitar's tone control. It took me some getting used too. (I too was one of those 'wide open guitar tone knob' guys) But after a while, you can use it as an additional tool for controlling tone. I found I would leave the guitar tone knob somewhere less than fully open for rhythm...tucked back in with the rest of the band. But other times it needed to stand out, be bright...and all it takes is a flick of the guitar tone knob..not a pedal.
As far as the amp goes....start with both knobs straight up...noon. Then make small adjustments for what you want. There is no wrong setting. It's what you're ears want to hear.
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Post by amv74 on Mar 2, 2017 7:38:23 GMT -7
I always start in a middle position on my guitar and then roll the tone till it feels good....leaving more highs in the bridge and warmer in the neck. With P90's I usually ran around 2 o'clock on TONE and 11 - 2 on VOLUME....the MV I never used much. Using the guitar volume and tone more will open up this and every Z amp I've owned. Don't be afraid to leave it a bit to bright and roll off the tone on your guitar. I use my guitar controls more and more and it opens up these simple designs into a real symbiotic relationship. Cool amp...did I miss what speaker you are using it with? Right now I am using a creamback in a z cab. Have two other cabs one with a Jensen nighthawk and an eminence wizard in the other. |
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