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Post by frankie on Jun 24, 2022 12:38:31 GMT -7
Dialed in the final iteration of the Z28 MKII combo this week and here's what we came up with:
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Post by fishbeiner on Jun 24, 2022 13:29:54 GMT -7
Thanks for for posting this, Frankie. Really excited and can’t wait for this one, Doc.
Couple of questions:
Doc mentioned it in a thread a while back but, is the MkII still going to be cathode biased?
Is the combo cab the same size as the other 1x12 combos, or will the dimensions differ?
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Post by DRZ on Jun 24, 2022 13:58:42 GMT -7
Thanks for for posting this, Frankie. Really excited and can’t wait for this one, Doc. Couple of questions: Doc mentioned it in a thread a while back but, is the MkII still going to be cathode biased? Is the combo cab the same size as the other 1x12 combos, or will the dimensions differ? Yes it is Cathode biased. I found my PPIMV works best with a Cathode Biased output. When I cathode Biased the original Z 28 6V6's I was only getting under 20 watts, with a slightly one dimensional Tweed Deluxe type tone . So I bumped it up to a set of 5881's , changed the Power and Output transformers and now get over 32 watts Cathode Biased with a wonderful Master Volume . No that is a new 1X12 combo . Huge sounding RED 1X12 combo I must say. Z
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Jun 24, 2022 14:43:12 GMT -7
Huge sounding RED 1X12 combo I must say. Z Well, Keith, I guess lighting all those candles and sacrificing all those chickens paid off!
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Post by fishbeiner on Jun 24, 2022 15:06:25 GMT -7
No that is a new 1X12 combo . Huge sounding RED 1X12 combo I must say. Z Love it!
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Post by nick0 on Jun 24, 2022 16:21:02 GMT -7
Looks and sounds AMAZING! Doc, I don't know how you guys hit it outta the park EVERY TIME! I'm in line....
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Post by adam on Jun 24, 2022 16:43:54 GMT -7
Hmmm... I think I need 1 more.
That's in the Joe Walsh cab with a 1x12 baffle? You can still hear the harmonic complexity and character of the gain when turned up even through the phone. I bet it sounds fantastic in person. I know you put a lot of time and heart into this one, you can just tell. Thanks for making absolutely incredible amplifiers. We are a lucky group.
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Post by djcakadave on Jun 24, 2022 16:55:03 GMT -7
Will the head version have 4, 8, & 16 ohm out put jacks?
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Post by John on Jun 24, 2022 16:56:17 GMT -7
Huge sounding RED 1X12 combo I must say. Z Well, Keith, I guess lighting all those candles and sacrificing all those chickens paid off!
There will be no finer joke told today.
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Post by DRZ on Jun 24, 2022 17:01:15 GMT -7
Will the head version have 4, 8, & 16 ohm out put jacks? Nope , only a single 8 ohm tap.
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Post by aaronblues on Jun 24, 2022 17:25:20 GMT -7
Super excited. Sounds great. Looks even better. I've always preferred my Z's in black, but the Z-28 mkI head I've been playing in-store locally for awhile has warmed me up to the Red (and the tone!) Love the Z-Master style cab.
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Post by KeithA on Jun 24, 2022 20:24:55 GMT -7
Huge sounding RED 1X12 combo I must say. Z Well, Keith, I guess lighting all those candles and sacrificing all those chickens paid off! Lol….I deserve that poke ! But I will say it sure is nice seeing a little colour back in the line-up 😎
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Post by KeithA on Jun 26, 2022 7:27:08 GMT -7
Out of curiosity, is this cab for the Z28 mkII combo the same cab as the Z-Master?
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Post by DRZ on Jun 26, 2022 8:26:27 GMT -7
Out of curiosity, is this cab for the Z28 mkII combo the same cab as the Z-Master? Yes , with a single 12 baffle replacing the three 10 baffle in the Z Master. It is an incredible sounding cab, large baffle , and increased depth for a huge harmonic response. Once I realized how big this cab sounded I needed to build another model to utilize it. Z
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Post by KeithA on Jun 26, 2022 13:26:27 GMT -7
Out of curiosity, is this cab for the Z28 mkII combo the same cab as the Z-Master? Yes , with a single 12 baffle replacing the three 10 baffle in the Z Master. It is an incredible sounding cab, large baffle , and increased depth for a huge harmonic response. Once I realized how big this cab sounded I needed to build another model to utilize it. Z Nice! It’s a great looking combo!
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Post by DRZ on Jun 26, 2022 15:48:00 GMT -7
Yes , with a single 12 baffle replacing the three 10 baffle in the Z Master. It is an incredible sounding cab, large baffle , and increased depth for a huge harmonic response. Once I realized how big this cab sounded I needed to build another model to utilize it. Z Nice! It’s a great looking combo! Yes and I did it RED just for you Keith Z
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Post by KeithA on Jun 26, 2022 19:00:58 GMT -7
Nice! It’s a great looking combo! Yes and I did it RED just for you Keith Z Oh my….no pressure 😉😎
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Post by KeithA on Aug 3, 2022 9:19:31 GMT -7
Yes and I did it RED just for you Keith Z Oh my….no pressure 😉😎 Is the MKII combo in red available with a choice of grill cloth (say Z-Wreck) or just the salt & pepper as shown in the teaser? Asking for a friend 😉🤣
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Aug 3, 2022 9:35:43 GMT -7
Is the MKII combo in red available with a choice of grill cloth (say Z-Wreck) or just the salt & pepper as shown in the teaser? Asking for a friend 😉🤣 Just write the check already!
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Post by DRZ on Aug 3, 2022 9:56:13 GMT -7
Is the MKII combo in red available with a choice of grill cloth (say Z-Wreck) or just the salt & pepper as shown in the teaser? Asking for a friend 😉🤣 Just write the check already! OK Keith you can relay this to your buddy The initial 30 or so first run of 1X12 RED combos will be fitted with Salt-N-Pepper grilles. After that units can be ordered with any of our available grille clothe. No up-charge just a longer wait time as Salt-n-Pepper is the standard grille. Z
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Post by KeithA on Aug 3, 2022 13:53:19 GMT -7
Just write the check already! OK Keith you can relay this to your buddy The initial 30 or so first run of 1X12 RED combos will be fitted with Salt-N-Pepper grilles. After that units can be ordered with any of our available grille clothe. No up-charge just a longer wait time as Salt-n-Pepper is the standard grille. Z Thanks Doc 😉
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Post by helmi on Aug 3, 2022 14:43:21 GMT -7
Is the MKII combo in red available with a choice of grill cloth (say Z-Wreck) or just the salt & pepper as shown in the teaser? Asking for a friend 😉🤣 Mercury magnetics sells heavy gauge power cords that are red. I have a few. you can get one of those and then the cord will match also. do you have a supply of red jewel lights?
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Post by KeithA on Aug 4, 2022 1:12:44 GMT -7
Is the MKII combo in red available with a choice of grill cloth (say Z-Wreck) or just the salt & pepper as shown in the teaser? Asking for a friend 😉🤣 Mercury magnetics sells heavy gauge power cords that are red. I have a few. you can get one of those and then the cord will match also. do you have a supply of red jewel lights? Lol….I have 2 of those power cords 🤣
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Post by KeithA on Sept 1, 2022 8:37:10 GMT -7
Nice! It’s a great looking combo! Yes and I did it RED just for you Keith Z Well, seeing how you did it for me......my name is now officially on one of Long & McQuade's current order (112 red combo)
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Post by KeithA on Sept 27, 2022 10:53:49 GMT -7
Yes and I did it RED just for you Keith Z Well, seeing how you did it for me......my name is now officially on one of Long & McQuade's current order (112 red combo) Well, L&M emailed me today and my 112 red combo is in I'm busy every night this week until Friday. So, Friday will be NAD for me.
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Post by lowbudget on Sept 27, 2022 11:50:11 GMT -7
Well, seeing how you did it for me......my name is now officially on one of Long & McQuade's current order (112 red combo) Well, L&M emailed me today and my 112 red combo is in I'm busy every night this week until Friday. So, Friday will be NAD for me. Man, you know how Murphy’s law is. Anything short of an organ transplant and I think I’d be rescheduling it! And that might be conditional on which organ it is.
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Post by KeithA on Sept 27, 2022 11:59:23 GMT -7
Well, L&M emailed me today and my 112 red combo is in I'm busy every night this week until Friday. So, Friday will be NAD for me. Man, you know how Murphy’s law is. Anything short of an organ transplant and I think I’d be rescheduling it! And that might be conditional on which organ it is. It'll still be there on Friday
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Post by KeithA on Sept 30, 2022 9:32:00 GMT -7
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Sept 30, 2022 11:23:37 GMT -7
...and Friday is here! #19, so it seems Am I going to have to learn a Steely Dan song? Yes. And I’d suggest “Kid Charlemagne” as that will guarantee a long, long bonding with the amp. 😁 Congrats!
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