1 Topic by mickieblue (edited by mickieblue 2010-03-18 19:17:56)

  • Registered: 2009-03-23
  • Posts: 70

Topic: Dr. Z Maz 38 sr nr and Cornford 1x12

Hello all.

After looking around for ages I know have to buy a new amp as my old Marshall has died.  It was only an AVT 100 so been looking at upgrading for a while now anyway.  I have come across a good as new 2nd hand Dr. Z Maz 38 sr nr head.  Played it the other day and does sound very very nice.  In another place i've seen a new Cornford oversized 1x12 cabinet that I thought I could pair it with.  I have never had a single channel amp so I know it will take me a while and a struggle to begin with but ultimately I'm hoping my tone will be much better.

Has anyone any experiance with this amp??? I'm sure I read somewhere that Joe doesn't like Dr Z amps much? Anyone know why?

Will the 1x12 speaker be ok? Maybe a silly question but I have always had combos so new with head and cab situation.

Will a 38 watt A grade amp be too loud for me?  I play in medium size pubs however the band are aiming at more functions and larger venues this year. I am normally mic'd anyway to help balance with keyboards.

I'm pretty sure it is a good deal for all this gear.  I can get head and cab for around £1000.

Thanks

  • From: Germany
  • Registered: 2006-05-31
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Re: Dr. Z Maz 38 sr nr and Cornford 1x12

Well my JTM45 has approx. 30 Watts and it is darn loud. Most of the medium club owners complain about my amp being too loud...although I have the volume only on 2 or 3. The Dr Z is a loud monster, no doubt. I'd check the Maz 18 if I was you. 18 Watt is still loud enough for medium sized clubs up to 200 people. Bigger than that you could still mike the amp.

I don't know why Joe doesn't lile these amps. I haven't played one either, but I only heard and read best reviews about it. I think Dr Z produces fine amps, but in the end it is personal taste. To me my JTM45 is a great amp, to someone else it might be another amp.

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