Members onerailunder Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sorry, here's the front:And here's an update after rehousing an 18watt head. (thread in DIY section) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Teranishi Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 that's damn cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 Lately I have been rocking teh Dr Z Carmen Ghia head with a Bogner 1x12 cabinet. It took me a couple days to figure out that the tone knob works in reverse on the Carmen Ghia. For awhile there I thought the Carmen Ghia was really muddy sounding. After I figured out that the tone knob worked backwards I have been able to get all kinds of really nice sounds. It sounds especially good with my archtops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike.sartori Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 Lately I have been rocking teh Dr Z Carmen Ghia head with a Bogner 1x12 cabinet. It took me a couple days to figure out that the tone knob works in reverse on the Carmen Ghia. For awhile there I thought the Carmen Ghia was really muddy sounding. After I figured out that the tone knob worked backwards I have been able to get all kinds of really nice sounds. It sounds especially good with my archtops. It doesn't work in reverse, it "adds fullness" - haha! Seriously this is one of the best and most versatile amps I have played. My buddy built me one out of an old Hammond reverb amp, like the original Dr. Z's - he has his own chassis and transformers made now, but I suppose you could say mine has more of the original "mojo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AnderMocs Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 And here's an update after rehousing an 18watt head. (thread in DIY section) That's a sexy pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C Fuzz Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 I wanna post mine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 Ok this is what ive deceided for anyone whos wondering. Going to buy a Lopo Line 2x12 with convertable back so i can have open and closed, whichever an amp head my prefer. Its going to be white with black hardware and a charcoal grill. Porbably grap two 16 ohm speakers a wire them in parellel to have the load be 8 ohms. Which speakers i dont know yet, ill probably make another thread about it in a couple of months:thu:Im going to start learning how to solder and what not in the winter so i might end up getting a Epi and mode the {censored} out of it so i can get it to my liking. Give it some more head room, smoothness, etc...Then perhaps Sell my AC15, yes i said sell. Put it up around chirstmas and people should be all over it!Im liking the sound of my plans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aussy Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 They'll change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 They'll change Perhaps they will change a little bit but im a man of my words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members booher Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 I heard its more known for its dirty side then its clean side. I remember crsxh mentioning something about that when he first got it, that it was better when ran already dirty then just clean. Didn't read the rest of the thread, but: Crxsh also said that the tiny terror didn't take to pedals all that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 Didn't read the rest of the thread, but: Crxsh also said that the tiny terror didn't take to pedals all that well. Yes, i remember him saying that also. Even more so i think he said it turns to mush when you got some fuzz pedals ran into it. Ive got two fuzzes so, i think the TT is out:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 Yes, i remember him saying that also. Even more so i think he said it turns to mush when you got some fuzz pedals ran into it. Ive got two fuzzes so, i think the TT is out:facepalm: What I said was that if you've got the gain past noon pedals don't go well with it. If you're running it clean/cleanish though -- no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 What I said was that if you've got the gain past noon pedals don't go well with it. If you're running it clean/cleanish though -- no problems at all.ahhh ok. Didnt mean to twist your words, thanks for the correction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 ahhh ok. Didnt mean to twist your words, thanks for the correction! Not a problem. Honestly, it sounds just fine with pedals if you're going clean or even if it's pushed some. The TT has a TON of gain though, once you're in the 3:00 range on the gain knob ..... up there, nothing sounds good but teh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drasp Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 Pedals + TT = Good Stuff. I wouldn't want it to be my ONLY amp, fuzz & distortion can both sound totally kick-@$$ into a dirty amp - just different! Think how many classic sounds are the result of some dirt or fuzz into a Marshall that's already breaking up. I think the TT is a great way to get something a bit like this to run pedals into w/o having to crank a Marshall & kill neighbors, etc.Glad you posted your pix. here Nick - your mini-stack is legendary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drasp Posted July 29, 2008 Members Share Posted July 29, 2008 once you're in the 3:00 range on the gain knob ..... up there, nothing sounds good but teh I agree 100%. I spend VERY little time past 1-2:00 on the gain dial. When I DO go up there, I usually roll back my guitar's volume to smooth things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theblackcrayon Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 These babies are killer. This one is the Neptune 7-14 watts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 o my lord! how much though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theblackcrayon Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 The Carmen Ghia 18 watt head.I could go all day, we're talking my arena now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 Bit out of my price range so to speak right now. If i end up selling my AC15 that should bring in about 400-450 tops maybe. But that neptune does sound declious though, i do admit. It looks killer with the tubes and everything showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theblackcrayon Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 The Royal Bluesman 18 watt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theblackcrayon Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 This little beauty is called the lil' 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 ahh badcat...i forgot about youz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L_Z_nut Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 I think most of these (if not all) are out of his range. That neptune is is almost $1000! It looks amazing though. I would just go with the Epi and mod it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 I dont think i could justify a 800 head though, seeing as i dont play out much. Id feel like it doesnt have a worthy owner. {censored}, I even had a hard time justifing my AC15. But when i come back for winter break from college im going on the head hunt when i sell my Ac15. If if i get the Epi and mod it to {censored} then buy another head, i can always keep it since ill have such little money invested in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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