Kind of off-topic, but kind of on-topic.

[TimSz]

Well, it's been a long time coming.

I decided just a few minutes ago that it's time for my non-MM guitars to say goodbye. I'll be getting rid of a few, in example a heavy-as-@$*$ Tokai Love Rock. I am also getting rid of my Laney VC50 combo.

Why exactly, one might ask? I have an Axis Super Sport Rosewood coming my way... should be here any day... to cover all of my humbucking needs. I also plan on purchasing a Sil. Spec. with three single coils to cover any twangy issues.

From there, one would ask "what are you going to play through?"... a very good question. I've been trying out amps for the last ten plus years, and in the past few years, I've constantly been coming back to one amp... the Dr. Z. There is something about these amps that just slays every other amp out there... for my personal tastes, that is. I am going to be getting a Stangray and a 2x12 open back cabinet. No more messing around with amps that "could be right". I am pulling the trigger and going for what "IS right"! Then in the time to come, a purchase of a Prescription ES will be in order!

I am going to throw a down payment on the Dr. Z tomorrow, and then in the next couple weeks, do the same with the Sil. Spec. I really like Robert Crays Strat, so I think I'm going to get an Egyptian Smoke Sil. Spec with white pickguard and non-matching headstock in hardtail.

I'll keep you all posted and when the time comes, pictures and soundclips for all!

 

[the24thfret]

Never even heard of a Dr. Z, so please post a full review with sound clips, pics, the full deal! Best of luck in the transition.

 

[robelinda2]

Man i would LOVE a Dr Z amp, no chance here in Oz. Good luck!

 

[fogman]

Congrats Jimmi!!!!
Joel and Dave should be chiming in regarding the Dr.Zs.
They're great amps!
I know what you mean about the Love Rocks! They're great for the buck, but is like hanging concrete blocks on your shoulders. I think they're even heavier than LPs!

Never even heard of a Dr. Z, so please post a full review with sound clips, pics, the full deal! Best of luck in the transition.

Seriously!!!! Do a search on YouTube there's some dcent clips. Also go to the Dr.Z website, I believe there's some there as well.

Man i would LOVE a Dr Z amp, no chance here in Oz. Good luck!

Dr.Z would be so up your alley Rob!

 

[JMB27]

Dr Z amps and EBMM guitars?

A very, very cool combination. Congrats

Lookin' forward to the pics and sound clips.

Joel

 

[GuitarHack]

Albert Lee + Dr. Z MAZ 18NR + Z-Best 212 cabinet...mmmm, tone-y goodness...

 

[robelinda2]

I reckon you could plug an AL into a toaster and get good tone. Tone machine is the AL.

 

[glockaxis]

the24fret, it's basically the amp brand that Brad Paisley plays exclusively.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Is Dr Z a medically qualified doctor?

 

[beej]

I hear ya. It's painful to spend a chunk of change on amps when you could be buying more balls ... but really, once you get the right amp you'll never sweat it again. Get a great sounding rig ... soup to nuts ... and be happy.

 

[Norrin Radd]

Never even heard of a Dr. Z, so please post a full review with sound clips, pics, the full deal! Best of luck in the transition.

Seriously??? You are missing out on some great stuff! I love the Z stuff - absolutely fabulous. The Stang Ray is my favorite, by a long shot.

Dr. Z Amplification

 

[fogman]

the24fret, it's basically the amp brand that Brad Paisley plays exclusively.

Well isn't the StangRay a a collaboration with him?

I hear ya. It's painful to spend a chunk of change on amps when you could be buying more balls ... but really, once you get the right amp you'll never sweat it again. Get a great sounding rig ... soup to nuts ... and be happy.

That's what I'm hoping for. Then I can concentrate on more balls!

 

[JMB27]

Well isn't the StangRay a a collaboration with him?

I believe you are right - Stang Ray is a collaboration 'tween Mr Paisley and Dr Z (also Ken Fischer worked on output transformer)

 

[TimSz]

I didn't sleep a wink last night, from sheer excitement over my rig. I decided everything all the way down to the patch cords! I am going to keep this post short and sweet because I am off to the music store to unload a crapload of gear and start my new mission!

Wish me luck kids!

 

[phatduckk]

i feel ya dude. i have a couple non MM guitars and im always wondering why i still have them. i never play them. one's vinatage so i could/should off it and get another ball or 2.

i remember early on i was wondering if i would ever stick to 1 brand and now its obvious that ive found the company i love. still its a bit tough to off all the rest for various reasons.

 

[beej]

i have a couple non MM guitars and im always wondering why i still have them.

They give you street cred.

"No man, I'm not a fanboy, I have other guitars and the MMs are better ..."

 

[wired]

I only have 1 non-EBMM electric, even though it's a shameless Axis ripoff **cough**wolfgang**cough**

I have more amps than guitars, though. Guitars are more personal to me. Find one that feels right & you're good to go (unless it's an EBMM, then you find one that feels right & you feel compelled to buy a dozen more!). With amps, you can go nuts trying to chase down the tone in your head. I never really GAS for other guitars, because I'm so happy with the ones I have, but I'm constantly wondering if there's a perfect amp out there for me.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Prolly get flamed here - but I'm not impressed with the George L stuff.

Had a go of a pedal board in a local guitar shop patched with George L and I'm sorry to say that the leads caused a lot of problems - they use an "unsoldered" type of joint don't they? and I think that's where the problems lay. The shop owner was not impressed.
OK I'm sure there are guys out there that will swear by them but give me good co- ax with neutrix anyday.

Now the Dr Z - bloody amazing!!
I'd love one but they are beyond us mere mortals here in the UK!!

Buddy Whittingtons absolutely "creams" them !!!

Would love to hear some sound clips - good luck with the new axe too.

 

[Larry]

Your rig pic re-light me EB Wah fire. Whens this sucker getting released?

 

[phatduckk]

They give you street cred.

"No man, I'm not a fanboy, I have other guitars and the MMs are better ..."

screw street cred... just put my vintage lp up for sale to fund a possible bfr purchase