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Post by DRZ on Sept 6, 2018 11:53:57 GMT -7
The first two NOVA's are built and ready for shipment to forum members.
When this amp was demoed at Z Fest I had many inquires about it , there was a lot interest in it. Well I have the new panels and the circuit dialed in and we are starting to build them. If anyone is still interested let me know via Email drz@drzamps.com, for direct purchase prior to full release. They will be available in Head or 1x12 combo, price is : $1899.00 for Head, and $2199.00 for 1X12 combo with a Celestion H-30 installed. All colors will be available through 2018, as you know we will limit tolex to Black only in 2019. Z
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Post by Rik on Sept 6, 2018 12:05:32 GMT -7
Pics?
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Post by djcakadave on Sept 6, 2018 12:11:57 GMT -7
Sound? I haven't been here in a while, my bad if so somebody redirect me?
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Post by DRZ on Sept 6, 2018 12:14:17 GMT -7
Once Dave Smith's combo is complete I will take a picture and post it.
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Post by DRZ on Sept 6, 2018 12:15:28 GMT -7
Sound? I haven't been here in a while, my bad if so somebody redirect me? The only demo currantly available is Buddy demo at Z Fest. Maybe someone can redirect Dave to it's location. Z
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Post by pcns on Sept 6, 2018 13:03:33 GMT -7
This is very cool!
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Post by kc on Sept 6, 2018 13:31:56 GMT -7
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Post by digs57 on Sept 6, 2018 13:43:38 GMT -7
Will sweetwater carry this as well?...
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Post by DRZ on Sept 6, 2018 13:47:06 GMT -7
Will sweetwater carry this as well?... Yes they will once I officially release it. Now is a sort of pre-release to those ordered one at Z Fest. Look for the official release late this year. Z
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Post by "Z" Steve on Sept 6, 2018 13:50:29 GMT -7
Once Dave Smith's combo is complete I will take a picture and post it. That means Mike (jaguarguy) already has one (direct delivery) or Dave beat him to it.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Sept 6, 2018 17:01:10 GMT -7
I don't know who got #1, but I got #2 and to say I can't wait is the understatement of the year. Check's in the mail and Lefty, we're going to need a Nova sub forum for this amp because I think Doc's got a real winner here!
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Post by KeithA on Sept 6, 2018 17:06:44 GMT -7
I don't know who got #1, but I got #2 and to say I can't wait is the understatement of the year. Check's in the mail and Lefty, we're going to need a Nova sub forum for this amp! My money is on T-Rock
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Post by trojanhov on Sept 6, 2018 17:11:08 GMT -7
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Post by thatstatuemoved on Sept 6, 2018 17:48:44 GMT -7
Killer video by BW. Sounds like an awesome addition to the stable.
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Sept 7, 2018 4:28:33 GMT -7
That is a monster sound. I just may have to rethink this retirement thing and get a part time job, so I can pick one of these up. Bravo Doc! 👍👍
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Post by DRZ on Sept 7, 2018 6:13:15 GMT -7
I don't know who got #1, but I got #2 and to say I can't wait is the understatement of the year. Check's in the mail and Lefty, we're going to need a Nova sub forum for this amp! My money is on T-Rock n No it was ordered by an up and coming young Blues Artist Jake Kershaw. He stopped by the shop before ZFest , played the NOVA and ordered the first one. A RED head with a RED Z best.
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Post by KeithA on Sept 7, 2018 6:48:14 GMT -7
My money is on T-Rock n No it was ordered by an up and coming young Blues Artist Jake Kershaw. He stopped by the shop before ZFest , played the NOVA and ordered the first one. A RED head with a RED Z best. Cool...the kid has great taste in tolex
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Post by doctorice on Sept 8, 2018 5:30:01 GMT -7
My money is on T-Rock n No it was ordered by an up and coming young Blues Artist Jake Kershaw. He stopped by the shop before ZFest , played the NOVA and ordered the first one. A RED head with a RED Z best. Nice. Doc, can you offer up your thoughts on the sonic differences between the combo and running the NOVA through the Z Best? I'm trying to decide whether to go head or combo. Thanks!
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Post by DRZ on Sept 8, 2018 9:51:47 GMT -7
Nice. Doc, can you offer up your thoughts on the sonic differences between the combo and running the NOVA through the Z Best? I'm trying to decide whether to go head or combo. Thanks! OK Mike as always your needs determine the configuration. When Jake Kirshaw tried the NOVA out, his currant rig is a low powered Tweed Twin. So he plays larger venues to larger crowds and is use to the fuller big sound of two 12's. The 1X12 combo sounded excellent , but once I plugged the Chassis into the huge sounding Z Best all bets were off. That is the stage filling , miked up tone he was looking for. The NOVA with it's Triad OT has the familiar tones of the Tweed Twin, but the boost Footswitch , Master Volume and E/F loop every thing was there he needed. So if you have a nice 1X12 Ext cab or a 2X10 Ext, or even a Z Best a head will be very versatile . But the Ultra Lite 1X12 combo is all 90% of the players will need, huge grab and go . Listen to Buddy's demo that resonate UL cab sounds huge , not like a typical 1x12 combo. So Head version, versatile, great for larger stages, great Tweed emulation in a head form. Combo , self contained, dialed for optimum tone, great for 90% of all applications. Z
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Post by doctorice on Sept 8, 2018 11:01:05 GMT -7
Thanks, Doc. I suspected the combo would be a better bet for me for my "real world" use. Sign me up!
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Post by LT on Sept 9, 2018 14:38:25 GMT -7
I don't know who got #1, but I got #2 and to say I can't wait is the understatement of the year. Check's in the mail and Lefty, we're going to need a Nova sub forum for this amp because I think Doc's got a real winner here! Dave, are you going with the combo or head version?
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Post by LT on Sept 9, 2018 14:52:10 GMT -7
Another question.....will the combo be in the same UL cab as the Cure? I'm thinking not, but wanted to verify.
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Post by doctorice on Sept 9, 2018 15:32:46 GMT -7
Another question.....will the combo be in the same UL cab as the Cure? I'm thinking not, but wanted to verify. Doc said UL in another post, but I think it's a full-size, not the smaller studio cab as used for the Cure. Don't hold me to it, though, Lou.
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Post by KeithA on Sept 9, 2018 15:41:50 GMT -7
Another question.....will the combo be in the same UL cab as the Cure? I'm thinking not, but wanted to verify. Doc said UL in another post, but I think it's a full-size, not the smaller studio cab as used for the Cure. Don't hold me to it, though, Lou. I think you are right....same cab as at Z-Fest
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Sept 9, 2018 16:55:38 GMT -7
I don't know who got #1, but I got #2 and to say I can't wait is the understatement of the year. Check's in the mail and Lefty, we're going to need a Nova sub forum for this amp because I think Doc's got a real winner here! Dave, are you going with the combo or head version? Hi Lou, I'm getting the ultralight cab, bigger than the Cure cab (check the pics from Z-Fest stage with BW demoing it), and it's a 1x12, G12H30 loaded. Same cab as at Z-Fest I think. It's going to be the same cab and color scheme as my Maz 18NR and Maz 8 pictured here. I'll have triplets! I suppose you can get it in a slightly smaller studio cab but I don't know why you would, These ultralight cabs are so resonant and light, they are the best.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 5:32:08 GMT -7
Is the Nova a "fixed bias" design, like the Galaxie was?
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Post by doctorice on Sept 16, 2018 5:56:31 GMT -7
Is the Nova a "fixed bias" design, like the Galaxie was? I think so, but I hope to know soon. Doc said my amp build will start this week.
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Post by DRZ on Sept 16, 2018 15:28:49 GMT -7
Is the Nova a "fixed bias" design, like the Galaxie was? I think so, but I hope to know soon. Doc said my amp build will start this week. Fixed bias. Z
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