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Post by nmz on Nov 13, 2020 16:19:10 GMT -7
Wow, great info. Is the switch part of the standard mod or is that an extra feature? Just spent some time with my combo and love everything about it, can barely imagine it getting better, but sounds like it is possible. Don said that he’s been adding it lately so I assume you could opt out. But I would check with the man.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Nov 13, 2020 17:08:42 GMT -7
Got it back, first impressions. First I love the Lux but the noise from the verb/trem pedal bugged me enough to not use the pedal. Not too big a deal didn’t use it but missed the wonderful trem. All of that is GONE, dead silent, even at full verb. The PPIMV was definitely a change, not bad (totally awesome). Just after gigging this amp for the last several years it took me a minute to adjust. Transparent as it can be and I enjoy the 20w a more than before (usually I run full bore). Now the new thing, Don added a black/silver switch, OMG! It is just what you think it would do. Silver is akin to the original Lux voicing. Black is a little looser and knocks off the treble a little. Maybe like a speed/comfort switch on a Zwreck if that helps at all. Gain on the black setting is smoooth. Can’t decide which I like better. I’ll leave the choice to what guitar I use for now. So, positive all in all. Reminded me of the MKi vs MKii versions of the Maz series. This was my first time sending an amp back to the the mothership. I’ve owned most of the Zline and never had a hint of an issue that needed to be addressed. I have to say the service was second to none, top notch. Don’s communication was excellent through and through. Don and the service team deserve raises ! I got mine back and it's really great. I'd add that the gain seems like it's a little bigger than before, I like it. But there were a couple of new tubes installed so that might have been part of the difference. No need for the NOS reverb tube anymore, and it is quiet and really splashy good when you crank it. I'm really happy with the change and the Black/Silver switch is brilliant. Like NMZ I'm having trouble deciding which one I like best, and that's not a bad thing. Way to go, Don. Great job!
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Post by JasonM on Nov 14, 2020 15:21:38 GMT -7
Thanks for the updates and info nmz and premiumplus. I should be getting mine back soon I would guess and I am really looking forward to it after reading both of your thoughts/impressions on the updated Z-Lux. Hoping I get the new switch you two posted about, that sounds like a nice option to an already great amp!
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Post by trojanhov on Nov 14, 2020 22:36:32 GMT -7
Just decided I’m gonna do it too. Don, can you message me with details of how I can do this? Also how much
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Post by jazzmasterjonny on Nov 15, 2020 1:07:14 GMT -7
I just got my Z-Lux today and put it through the initial paces. You guys are making me want to send it out and do the mod too!!
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Nov 15, 2020 18:07:04 GMT -7
Highly recommended. It's always been one of my favorites and I'm grinning every time I plug into it. Everything's up a notch or two, it's worth every penny.
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Post by nmz on Apr 18, 2021 15:11:43 GMT -7
Still really digging the Zlux (MKii, not sure if that’s appropriate or not). Very happy with my hum buggy guitars. Mods seem to have brought it a little closer to the tone when the by-pass is engaged. Just can’t say enough good things about it.
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