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Post by detuned on Sept 7, 2006 16:52:44 GMT -7
Hi,
I've just gotten a MAz jr NR 2X10 (is that the world's longest amp name? :-) ), & I'm floored by the versatility of this amp. If anything, I've got reverse option anxiety, as in, which sound do I settle on? It'll do a Vox, Fender,Marshall, or "Maxi-Z", plus it's got it's own thing going on!
I *get* the volume, master & cut, but I'm curious about the tone controls. Do they function Fender style (i.e. fairly independent of each other), or are they more interactive? When I boost the mids, am I affecting the highs n' lows?
I've tried a lot of the suggested settings here, & they all have their appeal, but getting closer to the "true nature" of this amp will help me dial in "my" tone.
Anyone have any info? :-)
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Post by tele1962 on Sept 7, 2006 20:39:51 GMT -7
They're independent and very functional. Treat them like Fender controls in that respect, but remember that they're more dynamic. The Maz Jr lies somewhere between a Vox AC-15 and a 60's Fender Deluxe. Whatever the case, you will NOT have to boost mids to get the amp to give it's natural characteristics. Use highs and lows to color like you would on a Fender. Remember that a good 60's BF Fender had no mid controls...the amp was naturally scooped, and adding mids would just have taken away from the amp's natural voicings. Cut Mids to 9:00, or even less...use a flat setting of 12:00 on Treble and Bass controls. Turn the cut off altogether at this setting ( No cut control) and this natural Vox/Fender marriage of tones starts to take effect. It very much seems to be the natural voicing of the Maz Jr. I'ts a humble opinion in some ways, but other amp makers I know agree with the principle, so I'm quite comfortable with this line of reasoning.
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Post by detuned on Sept 8, 2006 10:36:36 GMT -7
Thanks tele!
I have quite a bit of time in with various Fenders & Marshalls, so I think I "get" those, but I'm a n00b when it comes to the Z...
It's fun getting to know it, tho'.
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Post by messenger on Sept 8, 2006 11:50:52 GMT -7
close your eyes & use your ears.tone settings also vary as you move the amp to different locations &/or use different cabs.its an exciting ride!
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Post by tele1962 on Sept 9, 2006 11:36:01 GMT -7
Were you looking for the amps natural EQ curve and characteristics?
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Post by detuned on Sept 12, 2006 13:57:58 GMT -7
Were you looking for the amps natural EQ curve and characteristics? That's exactly it. Thanks for summing it up in english! :-)
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Post by tele1962 on Sept 16, 2006 21:01:51 GMT -7
This seems to be the pathway to it's natrual lil' self:
They're independent and very functional. Treat them like Fender controls in that respect, but remember that they're more dynamic. The Maz Jr lies somewhere between a Vox AC-15 and a 60's Fender Deluxe. Whatever the case, you will NOT have to boost mids to get the amp to give it's natural characteristics. Use highs and lows to color like you would on a Fender. Remember that a good 60's BF Fender had no mid controls...the amp was naturally scooped, and adding mids would just have taken away from the amp's natural voicings. Cut Mids to 9:00, or even less...use a flat setting of 12:00 on Treble and Bass controls. Turn the cut off altogether at this setting ( No cut control) and this natural Vox/Fender marriage of tones starts to take effect. It very much seems to be the natural voicing of the Maz Jr. I'ts a humble opinion in some ways, but other amp makers I know agree with the principle, so I'm quite comfortable with this line of reasoning.
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Post by redhawk01 on Sept 25, 2006 17:46:06 GMT -7
I tried this settings mentioned about and found them to be very useful. I did bring the treble down to about 10:00. Then I use the change the cut depending on the guitar I'm using. For a LP or Gretsch I have the cut up to about 11:00. On my Tele, I have it around 9:00. Strat is about the same as the Tele.
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Post by dock66 on Sept 25, 2006 18:23:45 GMT -7
This seems to be the pathway to it's natrual lil' self: They're independent and very functional. Treat them like Fender controls in that respect, but remember that they're more dynamic. The Maz Jr lies somewhere between a Vox AC-15 and a 60's Fender Deluxe. Whatever the case, you will NOT have to boost mids to get the amp to give it's natural characteristics. Use highs and lows to color like you would on a Fender. Remember that a good 60's BF Fender had no mid controls...the amp was naturally scooped, and adding mids would just have taken away from the amp's natural voicings. Cut Mids to 9:00, or even less...use a flat setting of 12:00 on Treble and Bass controls. Turn the cut off altogether at this setting ( No cut control) and this natural Vox/Fender marriage of tones starts to take effect. It very much seems to be the natural voicing of the Maz Jr. I'ts a humble opinion in some ways, but other amp makers I know agree with the principle, so I'm quite comfortable with this line of reasoning. Tele 1962, ;D + karma for you my freind . Excellent explaination. dock66
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Post by detuned on Sept 26, 2006 12:42:18 GMT -7
Here's an update:
Played the Maz at rehearsal Sunday. Me, vocals, bass, drums, trumpet, trombone. I cut like a knife, & was much more "present" than my '65 Fender Showman through a Marshall 2X12 I used the week before. Kind of missed my pants legs flapping in the breeze a little, tho'.
With my 62 reissue strat: v: 10 o'clock t: 1 m:11 b: 1 master: 11 cut: 10:30/11
Bear in mind that this is a very dark-sounding guitar, as strats go. The sound was slicy good, like the best BF deluxe sitting on top of a Vox AC15. Even the horn players complemented the amp (not my playing!) :-)
During the break, I turned down the cut, & dimed the vol & m. vol. "Maxi-Z" in the house!
I'm a happy camper!
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Post by tele1962 on Sept 27, 2006 18:58:08 GMT -7
Thank you Dock! Appreciate it.
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