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Post by ruger9 on Mar 25, 2006 18:59:36 GMT -7
I know the Maz isn't a channel-switcher, per se, but with the 2 inputs, are there like 2 levels of gain or something? I mean, could you actually employ an A/B box to get a "cleanER" channel and a "dirtiER" channel out of the 18?
Also, in a somewhat related question, EF86's seem to be all the rage, in many boutique designs. I notice the 18 doesn't use them. What do Doc's other amps "have", thanks to the EF86, that the 18 doesn't?
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Mar 25, 2006 21:12:49 GMT -7
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Post by billyguitar on Mar 26, 2006 5:08:52 GMT -7
I tried using an a/b switch on the two inputs of my Maz sr. It didn't really do much. I pretty much got the same effect by just using the high input and then turning my guitar's volume down enough to match the level that I had when in the low input. Put it this way, it wasn't worth the effort of setting up an a/b and two more cords.
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Post by joekondziella on Mar 26, 2006 19:13:54 GMT -7
I've been using the on/off footswitch thing for a couple of weeks now on the gig and I like the way it helps me boost the in-between settings on my strat ( w/ Bardens in a H/S/S pickup configuration). Sometimes the 3db boost is over the top of what I need for a solo boost. It also helps me equal out the differences between my strat and LP.
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Post by jazzguitar14 on May 1, 2006 5:49:28 GMT -7
I know this is getting beat to death, but here is my trick:
I use a EBall Volume pedal. I take the Tuner output to one input and the main volume output to the second... This works the same as a boost switch, but you have sweepable control over your boost rate when switching / jumping channels...
Hope this helps...
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Post by John on May 1, 2006 6:50:21 GMT -7
I have both a MAZ JR (12ax7) and a Route 66 (ef86)
The only way I can describe the difference is that the ef86 seems to be 'clearer'. Not cleaner, but clearer. Especially when it is pushed. Another strange way of possibly describing it is the 12ax7 seems to be pushing out of it's original intended use when distorted...whereas the ef86 seems to be built with overdrive as it's intention. I know this is probably technically wrong, but I'm trying to convey an idea.
Another way of putting it: Going off road with a Honda Civic. You may get from point A to B, but it seems like you're using the car in a way other than it was intended. Hop in a Jeep, and you're back within your operating perameters. Sorry, it's the best I can do right now, and no, I don't have a bong next to me.
Also, there is a NOTABLE difference in how well the ef86 takes pedals. With 12ax7 preamps, pedals can get muddy and their true qualities can sometimes get lost. Especially if you have a cascading preamp (BOOGIE). (This is why I like effects loops for 12ax7 amps for delay and reverb) The ef86 (since it doesn't seem to be struggling) accepts the pedal and lets it shine.
I've also noticed, because of the 'clearer' (not cleaner) aspect, it lets much more of an individual guitar sound come through. Variances in pickups and guitars come out.
Of course this is going to be tempered by the fact that the maz is a cathode biased el84 and the 66 is an a/b w/kt66's.
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Post by mazmaster on May 1, 2006 7:55:04 GMT -7
I owned a Route 66 and Maz 18 Jr NR at one time. The R66 is long gone, but the Maz will never be sold. The R66 is a great amp, but it did not sound as good with pedals as the Maz 18. It required an Airbrake in order to get it into a sweet spot that sounded good with OD pedals. But, even then, the Maz 18 sounded better just using the Master for level control! The R66 sounds a lot better with HBs than with SCs in my opinion.
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Post by John on May 1, 2006 8:19:20 GMT -7
I forgot to add....I use an attenuator with the Route 66. It VERY much has a sweet spot...much due to not having a master volume. And it very much likes HB pickups vs single coils.
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