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Post by lestele on Sept 26, 2022 9:55:52 GMT -7
Hey Guys,
I’m sorry if this is a newbie question but I’m interested in converting my Dr Z Combo into a head. The amp is a 2015 Stang Ray, I love the sound and will never sell it.
For anyone that has done this, where did you find an empty head shell for the conversion?
Does the Doc offer any empty Ray heads for sale?
Will any other Dr Z heads fit the Ray’s chassis and transformer?
Thanks a bunch!
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Post by GuitarZ on Sept 26, 2022 10:41:43 GMT -7
A number of folks have used Mather Cabs to convert their combos with good results. I've been considering converting my Maz Jr combo. So, I'll be curious to see what options are available these days. I also had a good chuckle at myself. The thread about influences got me to thinking how I got into Z amps. And, I was recalling that I wanted a 1x12 combo to simplify and lighten my load vs lugging around my Marshall head plus a cab. Now, my old back is happier with my Ghia head and a simple 1x12 cab. Thus, is it time to make my Maz Jr a head?
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Post by lestele on Sept 26, 2022 13:05:24 GMT -7
Makes sense to me. Thanks I’ll check them out
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Post by "Z" Steve on Sept 26, 2022 13:12:56 GMT -7
Also note that Mather has all the dimensions for Dr Z amp heads, combos, and speaker cabs. I purchased a head for my Maz 8 combo and when I removed the chassis from the combo it slid right into the Mather head and the 4 chassis mounting bolts lined up perfectly.
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Post by Ridgeback on Sept 26, 2022 13:48:08 GMT -7
Mather does good work.
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Post by lestele on Sept 26, 2022 14:27:05 GMT -7
Thanks guys I’ll check Mather up. He’s pretty much a local guy considering he’s just at Virginia Beach
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Post by LT on Sept 27, 2022 6:46:31 GMT -7
I converted my Nova from a head to a combo. Try contacting Sheree at the factory to see if they might have a cab that would work. Also, you might need to flip the front and back control panels so they won't be upside down. I'm not sure if the Ray has panels screened on both sides, so you might want to ask Doc about that. Good luck!
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Post by Seńor Verde on Sept 27, 2022 7:11:34 GMT -7
Had a head shell made for my Cure by Mather. Great work and wasn't crazy-expensive.
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