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Post by samdjr74 on Apr 18, 2022 8:09:16 GMT -7
Hello all,
Just saying hi, I recently got a Maz 8 from a fellow member and wanted to say hi. Great little amp currently has a Z12 speaker but I'm going to swap out for a Celestion 12h just to see if I get a little more sizzle, but other than that, nice amp and loud!
Thank you, Sam
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Post by "Z" Steve on Apr 18, 2022 9:48:53 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum Sam! You will truly love this amp. The options re tones are very cool because of the pentode/triode switch, EQ bypass, and the master volume. I currently have Hellatones version of the G12h in it and yes, it sizzles (see my "smile" post from last week). Mine came with the Z12 and it worked great, but I also tried a Gold, G12h, ET65, and a Greenback. The Greenback broke up too soon for me, but the others were real nice. If I recall correctly the Doc says the Triode is more Fender and Pentode is more Vox. Enjoy the journey!!
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Post by samdjr74 on Apr 18, 2022 10:39:53 GMT -7
Thanks Steve, yes I really like the EQ bypass, very cool. Mines a 2016 MkII so it was the last iteration of this model from what I understand. I might need to try a Greenback if I don't get the breakup I'm after with the G12H30 70th anniversary I got coming in for it. Nothing wrong with the Z12, just looking for more bite I guess you might say
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Post by nmz on Apr 18, 2022 12:15:09 GMT -7
Welcome Sam! Lots of great info here.
I hope it’s going well. I had the Z in there to knock a couple dbs and to add a little low end. Worked for me but I also used it with an acoustic, you might try an alnico for what your after.
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Post by samdjr74 on Apr 18, 2022 13:18:21 GMT -7
Welcome Sam! Lots of great info here. I hope it’s going well. I had the Z in there to knock a couple dbs and to add a little low end. Worked for me but I also used it with an acoustic, you might try an alnico for what your after. It's going It's a great amp and I can see why you had the Z12 in that, it has some great voicing for cleans. I'm more of a mid to hi gain player (think AC 30 on steroids) which I know this amp can do with the right speaker. I might just got the Alinco route if the G12H doesn't do it for me. Thanks again for the awesome deal, and that Greer is a great little pedal too, enjoy the Gretsch!
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Post by gfreak on Apr 18, 2022 15:11:59 GMT -7
Welcome!! I too got my Maz 8 with a Z12. I eventually swapped it for a Red Fang that I had in another cabinet. It has plenty of sizzle for me.
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Post by dcarver on Apr 18, 2022 21:31:24 GMT -7
Welcome Sam. I have a 2016 Maz 8 too. It's kind of a little swiss army knife like the Maz18. There are tons of good tone settings in there. I got mine with an M65 Creamback. Cheers DC
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Apr 19, 2022 5:16:13 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum, Sam! I ran the Z12 for quite a while in mine, then a G12H, V30, Gold, Creamback 65, and some others. I ended up with a Blue in mine, and it sounds great. The G12H30 Anniversary is a great speaker and I liked it too. Have fun in your quest!
One thing though, Z amps are like potato chips...it's hard to stop at just one.
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Post by detuned on Apr 19, 2022 8:53:31 GMT -7
Welcome in!
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Post by samdjr74 on Apr 19, 2022 10:13:28 GMT -7
Thanks all!
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Post by pcns on Apr 20, 2022 7:52:01 GMT -7
welcome to the forum! I recently pickup a Maz 8 myself, love it!
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Apr 21, 2022 16:21:26 GMT -7
Celestion Blues with mine.
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Post by bzl on Apr 22, 2022 4:34:32 GMT -7
Celestion Blues with mine. Same here. It is also the one that Doc originally had in the amp and he knows tone!
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Post by samdjr74 on Apr 27, 2022 11:21:07 GMT -7
Hey all,
Just wanted to close the loop on this. I ended up getting a UK made Celestion G12H30 and I'm getting the sound Iwas after. I might upgrade to an Alinco Blue down the road but the G12H sounds really good, I got the "sizzle" I was after
Thanks again for the advice, suggestions and warm welcome!
Sam
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