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Post by doctorice on May 6, 2019 14:01:56 GMT -7
There's an interview with Z about the Nova, followed by a glowing review of the combo. I agree 100% The clean sound is spectacular. I was playing a Strat today with the OD engaged but at a low level, so that the sound was pretty clean with guitar volume around 7. Ran some delay in front and reverb in the loop. Great ambient textures; very different from my usual blues noodling...
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Post by Norrin Radd on May 6, 2019 20:22:57 GMT -7
Do you have a link to the review?
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Post by doctorice on May 7, 2019 6:17:52 GMT -7
Do you have a link to the review? No, TQR does not put much content on its website. I think that's because it's largely supported by paid subscriptions rather than advertising. Here's the current issue with Nova contents listing.
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Post by LT on May 10, 2019 8:14:13 GMT -7
Mike, you and I use the Nova in much the same way. Turn on the OD channel at a low level (9 or so) and leave it on. What a great tone!
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Post by doctorice on May 10, 2019 8:32:32 GMT -7
Mike, you and I use the Nova in much the same way. Turn on the OD channel at a low level (9 or so) and leave it on. What a great tone!The I know, isn't it fantastic? Truly clean-to-mean with just the guitar volume. One thing I've been meaning to try is a boost or OD set up mainly for boost. It may be redundant, but it's fun to experiment Now, what we need to hear about, Lou, is similarities and differences between Nova and Z Master "in the real world." Thanks in advance.
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Post by LT on May 10, 2019 11:40:55 GMT -7
Mike, you and I use the Nova in much the same way. Turn on the OD channel at a low level (9 or so) and leave it on. What a great tone!The I know, isn't it fantastic? Truly clean-to-mean with just the guitar volume. One thing I've been meaning to try is a boost or OD set up mainly for boost. It may be redundant, but it's fun to experiment Now, what we need to hear about, Lou, is similarities and differences between Nova and Z Master "in the real world." Thanks in advance. The Nova/Z-Master comparison is coming Mike. I gig the ZM tomorrow night. I haven't tried the boost pedal either, but with the Nova, I find I really don't need my 1st OD (BD-2/Keeley). All I really need is my #2 OD for some solos (C Martin Plexitone).
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 10, 2019 12:59:48 GMT -7
Mike, you and I use the Nova in much the same way. Turn on the OD channel at a low level (9 or so) and leave it on. What a great tone!The I know, isn't it fantastic? Truly clean-to-mean with just the guitar volume. One thing I've been meaning to try is a boost or OD set up mainly for boost. It may be redundant, but it's fun to experiment Now, what we need to hear about, Lou, is similarities and differences between Nova and Z Master "in the real world." Thanks in advance. I'm jumping in the pond as #3 on using the Nova that way. I was checking out my new Flying V this week and that's how it was set up. I goosed it a little with a Plimsoul and it was really nice and crunchy. Great rock tone.
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Post by LT on May 10, 2019 18:23:05 GMT -7
I know, isn't it fantastic? Truly clean-to-mean with just the guitar volume. One thing I've been meaning to try is a boost or OD set up mainly for boost. It may be redundant, but it's fun to experiment Now, what we need to hear about, Lou, is similarities and differences between Nova and Z Master "in the real world." Thanks in advance. I'm jumping in the pond as #3 on using the Nova that way. I was checking out my new Flying V this week and that's how it was set up. I goosed it a little with a Plimsoul and it was really nice and crunchy. Great rock tone. Haven't tried a humbuggie axe live with the Nova Dave...but I gotta believe that V through a Plimsoul sounded KILLER.
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Post by jbrad on May 10, 2019 20:36:00 GMT -7
I have been playing my Strat Plus into the Nova also with the OD at about 9 and then boost it with an OCD for leads. Great tone.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on May 11, 2019 5:12:41 GMT -7
I'm jumping in the pond as #3 on using the Nova that way. I was checking out my new Flying V this week and that's how it was set up. I goosed it a little with a Plimsoul and it was really nice and crunchy. Great rock tone. Haven't tried a humbuggie axe live with the Nova Dave...but I gotta believe that V through a Plimsoul sounded KILLER. Lou, I think it does...Here's a link to a clip of the V>Plimsoul>NOVA Please forgive the clams, it was a quick phone video!
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Post by blueser7 on May 17, 2019 10:23:44 GMT -7
I wanted to check out the Tonequest Report anyway, so I paid the 10 bucks to download the May issue. It is a good read, interesting interview with Dr Z and the review was definately "glowing". I don't think I a have ever read a review in a magazine that heaped as much praise on the product as this review did the Nova! Too bad the Tonequest Report is so expensive, it would be really good for the Dr to have more people see this!
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Post by tacklingdummy on May 21, 2019 0:03:18 GMT -7
I wanted to check out the Tonequest Report anyway, so I paid the 10 bucks to download the May issue. It is a good read, interesting interview with Dr Z and the review was definately "glowing". I don't think I a have ever read a review in a magazine that heaped as much praise on the product as this review did the Nova! Too bad the Tonequest Report is so expensive, it would be really good for the Dr to have more people see this! It was worth the $10. Glowing review. I immediately sat in front of my Nova and commenced my own personal worship of it.
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Post by Jack on Jan 19, 2021 16:56:15 GMT -7
I know, isn't it fantastic? Truly clean-to-mean with just the guitar volume. One thing I've been meaning to try is a boost or OD set up mainly for boost. It may be redundant, but it's fun to experiment Now, what we need to hear about, Lou, is similarities and differences between Nova and Z Master "in the real world." Thanks in advance. The Nova/Z-Master comparison is coming Mike. I gig the ZM tomorrow night. I haven't tried the boost pedal either, but with the Nova, I find I really don't need my 1st OD (BD-2/Keeley). All I really need is my #2 OD for some solos (C Martin Plexitone). Hey just curious about the Z-Master/Nova comparison if you get a minute. I have a Z-Master and it's incredible. Is the Nova in the same tonal ballpark? I might have to buy another Dr. Z amp, and trying to decide which one.
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Post by LT on Jan 20, 2021 12:22:23 GMT -7
The Nova/Z-Master comparison is coming Mike. I gig the ZM tomorrow night. I haven't tried the boost pedal either, but with the Nova, I find I really don't need my 1st OD (BD-2/Keeley). All I really need is my #2 OD for some solos (C Martin Plexitone). Hey just curious about the Z-Master/Nova comparison if you get a minute. I have a Z-Master and it's incredible. Is the Nova in the same tonal ballpark? I might have to buy another Dr. Z amp, and trying to decide which one. I no longer have the ZM, but the Nova leans toward Tweed territory, as did the ZM as I recall. The biggest difference though are the ZM's 3-10's. That sound is very hard to replicate with any other speaker configuration. I'm guessing that's why Doc never released the ZM as a head. My Nova started out as a head but I converted it to a 1-12 combo in a Studio cab. I find it very versatile due to the OD channel, which is very good. I'm not sure if that helps but you certainly can't go wrong with the Nova. If you want something very different, maybe a Z that leans BF or even Marshall (I highly recommend the Remedy for Marshally tones). Good luck in your search!
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