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Post by steamroller on Dec 28, 2020 20:43:59 GMT -7
I haven't owed a guitar amp prior to my Z-Plus. For those of you who have "played everything" in the Dr.Z line-up, as well as fender, marshall, vox, mesa boogie, etc. etc. etc. How does the Z-Plus rate. Will it be an amp with a future legacy?
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Post by zpilot on Dec 31, 2020 17:30:24 GMT -7
I hope not. If you look on the Dr.Z website you will see that "Legacy" models are those on which production has been discontinued. Can I assume that is not what you meant? If so, I think the MAZ series and maybe the Carmen Ghia are the only Z amps that have a chance of being considered with the classic Fender, Marshall, Vox, etc. models. Mostly as a result of numbers sold, Dr.Z is still in the boutique camp compared to those companies. The Z-Plus is part of that MAZ lineup I think because it shares the same(?) preamp. The jury is going to be out on that for another 10-20 years.
All that considered, my vote is: compared to the classic amps mentioned, no; compared to other boutique amps, quite likely.
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Post by KeithA on Dec 31, 2020 17:45:05 GMT -7
I hope not. If you look on the Dr.Z website you will see that "Legacy" models are those on which production has been discontinued. Can I assume that is not what you meant? If so, I think the MAZ series and maybe the Carmen Ghia are the only Z amps that have a chance of being considered with the classic Fender, Marshall, Vox, etc. models. Mostly as a result of numbers sold. Dr.Z is still in the boutique camp compared to those companies. The Z-Plus is part of that MAZ lineup I think because it shares the same(?) preamp. The jury is going to be out on that for another 10-20 years. All that considered, my vote is: compared to the classic amps mentioned, no; compared to other boutique amps, quite likely. +1000 I think the Route 66 has a shot in the legacy realm, too.
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Dec 31, 2020 17:59:36 GMT -7
I’ll just say I’ve never heard an amp like the ZPlus. Just tremendous and unique. I think many likely think of this amp as a recording amp because of it true Class A design - and it does that well. But with parallel 6v6’s at 15 watts it’s a VERY gig-able amp.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Dec 31, 2020 18:24:34 GMT -7
I have a few Z amps (see my avatar) - my Z-Plus is the combo sitting in my living room right now.
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Post by steamroller on Dec 31, 2020 21:35:18 GMT -7
The reason I enquired regarding "legacy" was because of so many very positive comments regarding the Z-Plus, on this forum and others. It seemed like it checked a lot of boxes for many players. I kind of wondered if the gigging musicians /experienced players, professional or otherwise thought the Z-Plus would "make it's mark" As for me, I love it. But I really have nothing to compare it to. I had, maybe, 5 minutes of playing time with a Telecaster and Fender vibro-King about 10- 15 years ago! I love it because it plays clean and breaks up just fine for me. I can make jazz, blues, rock or country sounds, which is perfect for me as I learn. I know that many on this forum have played all of the most noted amps. and probably own what they feel are the best. Will the Z-Plus be sought out way down the road?
-steamroller-
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jan 1, 2021 6:47:54 GMT -7
Yes.
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Post by carrjimi on Jan 6, 2021 18:10:32 GMT -7
My number one. Best amp I've ever played.
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Post by runninwiththerevil (Matthew) on Jan 27, 2021 20:13:12 GMT -7
I have a few Z amps (see my avatar) - my Z-Plus is the combo sitting in my living room right now. That is quite the endorsement coming from Mike.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jan 28, 2021 7:41:34 GMT -7
I've got a couple of Z amps and the Z-Plus would be REALLY hard to part with. Here's my view from the couch...
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Post by KeithA on Jan 28, 2021 7:56:38 GMT -7
I've got a couple of Z amps and the Z-Plus would be REALLY hard to part with. Here's my view from the couch... I like yout turtle lamp. We have one similar in our bedroom.
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Post by savoy on Jan 30, 2021 20:59:12 GMT -7
I’ve got the same model but I’ve got black knobs. Did you change them out?
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jan 31, 2021 7:41:29 GMT -7
I’ve got the same model but I’ve got black knobs. Did you change them out? Yes, I like the contrast.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jan 31, 2021 7:42:53 GMT -7
I've got a couple of Z amps and the Z-Plus would be REALLY hard to part with. Here's my view from the couch... I like yout turtle lamp. We have one similar in our bedroom. You've got some sharp eyes, Keith!
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Post by helmi on Jan 31, 2021 19:04:28 GMT -7
I like yout turtle lamp. We have one similar in our bedroom. You've got some sharp eyes, Keith! I had to blow the pic up and search like mad to figure out what the Hell our Canadian friend was talking about! lol
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