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Post by sshan25 on Jun 29, 2017 18:26:51 GMT -7
Hello all. I just picked up a used CG in a trade. It's my second Dr. Z amp. I had a Maz 18 NR several years ago. I was surprised at how heavy it was but l guess all Z's are "robust". It currently has an Eminence Cannabis Rex in it. I have an Eminence Tonkerlite neo lying around and l could take several pounds off the amp if l installed it. How do you think that speaker would work in a CG?
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Post by purpletele on Jun 29, 2017 20:15:55 GMT -7
Welcome!
I don't think anyone here has discussed that speaker that I recall.
To me weight is very important on an amp, or guitar for that matter.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 21:20:21 GMT -7
I've got a Tonkerlite. It works great in a Ghia.
I have the Eminence Lil' Texas NEO also. It sounds great in the Gia too.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Jun 29, 2017 21:38:45 GMT -7
Welcome to the Forum - a lot of good people and information here. If Eric says it's a good speaker for the GC, you can take that to the bank.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2017 5:38:22 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum!
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Post by lowbudget on Jun 30, 2017 6:32:59 GMT -7
I've got a Tonkerlite. It works great in a Ghia. I have the Eminence Lil' Texas NEO also. It sounds great in the Gia too. Not that it matters so much in light of Eric's opinion, but I couldn't agree more. Although I love both these speakers in a variety of amps, in the Ghia I might have a slight preference for the Tonkerlite. A tad more British-ish if you will. And welcome aboard! |
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Jun 30, 2017 6:39:22 GMT -7
Hello all. I just picked up a used CG in a trade. It's my second Dr. Z amp. I had a Maz 18 NR several years ago. I was surprised at how heavy it was but l guess all Z's are "robust". It currently has an Eminence Cannabis Rex in it. I have an Emjnence Tonkerlite neo lying around and l could take several pounds off the amp if l installed it. How do you think that speaker would work jn a CG? Welcome to the forum! If your Carmen Ghia is a regular 1x12 combo and it's not brand new (he's using lighter cab construction starting this year), then yeah it's gonna be a bit on the heavy side compared to what you might be expecting. "Robust" is a good way to say it--I'd like to think Doc spared nothing, including weight considerations, when chasing the best tone. Though, I suspect things have caught up nowadays, as he has recently put some lighter/less-heavy cabinet construction into production. |
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Jun 30, 2017 6:40:33 GMT -7
Also: certain things are not going to be the fault of the cab, but rather inherent in Doc's amp/chassis. For instance, he uses really nice, over-engineered/robust output transformers, which tend to be quite heavy compared to those in other lesser-quality amps.
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Post by sshan25 on Jun 30, 2017 11:41:13 GMT -7
Thanks for the welcome, guys. I'm glad to know my Tonkerlite will be a good fit. I have neos in all my amps and cabs, now. My 60 year old back ain't what it used to be and I can't afford a roadie, lol.
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Post by rob on Jul 1, 2017 6:34:49 GMT -7
Has anyone compared any sound differences in the lighter cabs?
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Post by John on Jul 1, 2017 7:13:40 GMT -7
If you've got a spare speaker laying around...there's no loss to installing it and seeing if you like it. The only person who can tell if it's good is you.
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Post by Rhythmark on Jul 1, 2017 9:16:19 GMT -7
It very funny to me all the talk of lighter cabs.
When we are dealing with a 1x combo.
2-3 pound i don't notice. But i was use to moving a super reverb around!!!
And small combo is an easy move to me.
Or just get a small dolly:)
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