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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jul 20, 2020 17:10:40 GMT -7
The Z-Drive sounds KILLER with the Ghia. Another one that I like is the Barber Gain Changer, it's everything from low to high gain, really versatile. The Blues Driver, The Drive In by Neo Instruments, Timmy, all work well. I can't really think of a drive that doesn't sound good with it, the Carmen Ghia is a superior amp, it sounds good with any guitar too.
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Post by captainron (Ron) on Jul 21, 2020 9:18:11 GMT -7
I like to set my Ghia fairly clean. I use pedals for drive and lead tones. The clean-cleanish tone of the Ghia is underrated IMO. Don't get me wrong, she can get some growling tones! I play mine through a Z 1x12 cab loaded with a Gold! I've never had a problem keeping up with a loud drummer either! It's such a great little tone machine with plenty of volume!!
Ron.
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Post by djensenmusic on Jul 29, 2020 14:47:47 GMT -7
So the Bearfoot FX Honey Bee Overdrive sounds absolutely fantastic with the Ghia. It's easily one of the most touch-sensitive, natural sounding overdrive pedals I've ever played. It sounds more like an extension of the amp instead of a pedal. Thank you all for your recommendation of the Ghia. I couldn't be happier.
Now to plunge head-first down the Fuzz rabbit hole..
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Post by fishbeiner on Jul 29, 2020 18:08:07 GMT -7
Of all of the Dr. Z amps, the Carmen Ghia is the one I keep coming back to. All of the others have their place, but there really is something about the Ghia. I know it’s been said many times over the years here on the forum, and it is true: everyone needs a Ghia!!
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Post by helmi on Aug 4, 2020 14:05:52 GMT -7
Don't ask me what I think about Ghias! BTW - my first car was a Karmann Ghia! Truth! How manyGhia’s does one man need! lol
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Aug 4, 2020 15:33:22 GMT -7
Don't ask me what I think about Ghias! BTW - my first car was a Karmann Ghia! Truth! How manyGhia’s does one man need! lol One more, of course!!
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Post by djensenmusic on Aug 5, 2020 14:55:30 GMT -7
That's a lotta Ghias! Regarding tubes, I've seen some older recommendations calling for a 5751 in V2 and the newest recommendation from the Doc is a 12ax7 in V2. Has anyone experimented with both? and if so, which did you prefer and why? I don't have a 5751 laying around or I'd try it myself. Thank you all for your feedback!
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Post by John on Aug 6, 2020 7:03:46 GMT -7
My Ghia had a 5751 in V2 (the phase inverter) But I remember Doc telling me he was able to purchase a nice/large batch of real 5751 tubes. I say 'real', because the word on the street is there aren't any real 5751's being made anymore. They're all 12ax7 that don't measure up.
I don't know if Doc makes an adjustment in component values when going with one or the other.
5751 is a lower gain tube. (relative to the 12ax7) It can give the power section a cleaner sound. Some like it, some don't. I never experimented. I was playing modern country covers at the time, so a cleanish tone was welcome.
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Post by meanslide on Aug 6, 2020 7:05:42 GMT -7
That's a lotta Ghias! Regarding tubes, I've seen some older recommendations calling for a 5751 in V2 and the newest recommendation from the Doc is a 12ax7 in V2. Has anyone experimented with both? and if so, which did you prefer and why? I don't have a 5751 laying around or I'd try it myself. Thank you all for your feedback! There is a thread here in the Ghia section where the Doc himself describes the difference really well. I've made the comparison and I believe the 5751 break up a little less, giving a bit more headroom before the grind starts to come on. I'll post the thread if I can find it.
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Post by gfreak on Aug 8, 2020 21:03:04 GMT -7
Mine came with 5751 in V2 and I loved the way the amp sounded so much that I never tried a 12AX7. I also have one in my Z-verb and V2 of my Z-28. I bought a bunch(6) of JAN US made NOS back in the day when they were only $18! Now I see they are $70!
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Post by eggman on Sept 24, 2020 15:14:53 GMT -7
On attenuation, I agree with Dave ^^^. My Ghia had a Brakelite but I greatly preferred to keep it off and set the amp to cleanish, then goose it with OD's or an EQ pedal. That does work great with the Ghia. Not many players realize the amazing clean tone that a Ghia has. Though it's not very loud it is kick as$ harmonic and rich, clean to die for. Z With the 30 watt Weber AlNiCo silver bell, my Ghia can give an AC-30 a run for it's money for clean tones. Low volume with a 335 and it's instant "Needles and Pins" rhythm guitar chimey goodness. Ironically, the Celestion Blue is better for naughty tones. Under-rated amp for clean tones, the Ghia.
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