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Post by kcmichael on Sept 16, 2020 8:16:30 GMT -7
I'm exploring which Dr. Z amp to buy as a first-time Z buyer. Out of the amps I've owned, the Matchless Lightening 15 is my favorite. I know I should be considering an EL 84 amp but I am curious about the Jetta. Will it provide chime and go kinda Voxy?
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Post by frankie on Sept 16, 2020 10:10:17 GMT -7
I think you would be happier with a MAZ 18 or Z Wreck Jr. The Jetta can get sparkly, but I think if you are looking for Vox like chime, there are better offerings.
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by jimmydeez on Sept 16, 2020 15:05:01 GMT -7
I think you would be happier with a MAZ 18 or Z Wreck Jr. The Jetta can get sparkly, but I think if you are looking for Vox like chime, there are better offerings. Welcome to the forum. Agreed... the Jetta is a great amp but it isn't in the Voxy chimey camp. |
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Post by slyfox on Sept 29, 2020 2:05:01 GMT -7
I bought the Vox AC30 head and the matching 2X12 before the Jetta....had it for a week and returned it. If you intend to use any effects in the loop forget the Vox, it sucks tone and if playing with some higher gain the delay repeats will be all distorted and thin sounding. I guess that's what you get for using cheap components and made in China. The cab quality was sub par as well.
Spend the extra money you should have in the first place and get a handwired, made in USA boutique amp with top quality components. The cost is a one time thing, the amp you'll have forever or as long as you want.
If you want an EL84 sound, the Maz is what you should look at. I haven't had the pleasure to play a Maz so I'm just suggesting this from what I've heard and the amps tube specs.
If you're open to the Jetta, I'll tell you I prefer it entirely for clean, lead and rhythm than the AC30. In fact, if Brian May tried the Jetta, he'd probably have his AC30s on Kijiji.
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Post by digs57 on Sept 30, 2020 8:09:28 GMT -7
Chime and kind of voxy isn't the jetta,as said...its got its own thing.I miss it for that,but My maz 18 reverb with the celestion ruby/voxy tone?...im done.
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Post by RickJames on Jul 8, 2021 18:58:14 GMT -7
Must say, the more I play this very weird amp, the more I like it …
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Post by adam on Jul 9, 2021 5:35:07 GMT -7
Must say, the more I play this very weird amp, the more I like it … I feel that way about my Z's too. |
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Post by doctorice on Jul 9, 2021 7:52:28 GMT -7
Must say, the more I play this very weird amp, the more I like it … This is how it begins. Soon, you will find yourself "needing" another Z amp...and another. 
Btw, I see you have a Mesa Maverick. I had a 2x12 at one point and currently have a 1x12. I've been through several other MBs, but the Maverick is the keeper.
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Post by RickJames on Jul 9, 2021 8:13:38 GMT -7
Must say, the more I play this very weird amp, the more I like it … This is how it begins. Soon, you will find yourself "needing" another Z amp...and another.
Btw, I see you have a Mesa Maverick. I had a 2x12 at one point and currently have a 1x12. I've been through several other MBs, but the Maverick is the keeper.
Agree, the Maverick is a keeper, however it is freakin loud and freakin heavy! |
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Post by doctorice on Jul 9, 2021 9:36:25 GMT -7
Agree, the Maverick is a keeper, how it is freakin load and freakin heavy!
That's why I downsized to the 1x12  |
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Post by helmi on Jul 9, 2021 17:52:13 GMT -7
In fact, if Brian May tried the Jetta, he'd probably have his AC30s on Kijiji. Ah, I wouldn’t bet the house on that one! |
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Post by RickJames on Nov 29, 2021 8:23:09 GMT -7
Tone settings with my Strat, Volume and tone maxed, Master V to room………. Result for me pure plexi tone ! Hendrix just add Wah……very happy
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