I'm doing an outdoor gig this weekend and have been having a tough time getting the organizer to allow me to use my own amp (I was going to go with my LSS 1x12). The stage manager is much more reasonable and is actually a Dr. Z dealer (and GREAT guy); he told me I could definitely bring my amp but also said he'd bring whatever amp I wanted; I went to his store and tried a Dr. Z Maz 38 Sr 2x12. I had tried a Maz 18 Jr. the week before at a gig (cold, plug in turn on and play) and wasn't able to get what I wanted out of it. Since then I've heard a lot of great things and when I tried the Maz 38 Sr....wow, great, great tone. Now I'm torn; I have an LSC 2x12 and an LSS 1x12 (among other things; see list below) and really do love them both. I think dumping the LSC for the Dr. Z would not be right: the LSC has that BIG 6L6 tone, plus lot's of nice features. I'm also hesitant to dump the LSS: i've loved the furriness of it and again: features (also, its quite portable compared to the LSC; and the DR. Z, while lighter than LSC, doesn't have casters).
However, my instant take on the Dr. Z was this:
The Dr. Z, while more limited than the LSS, beats it on pure EL-84 tone; also, seems to have more clean headroom. Remember, this is just based on hammering the thing in a store for an hour and I will get to use it this weekend.
I could keep everything and spend another 2k to add yet another amp to the collection but I think I'd be pushing the limits of what my wife and budget is willing to accept (although I COULD do it).
QUESTION: (hopefully, you made it this far
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Given these choices and your experience with either or both amps which do you recommend?
-Keep the LSS; forget about the Dr. Z;
---Assumption: I'll be fine with what I have: LSS, LSC + other stuff
-Buy the Dr. Z; dump the LSS
---Assumption: I won't look back, especially if I keep the LSC
-Buy the Dr. Z; keep the LSS
---Assumption: they are different enough to warrent the budget stretch
-Buy the Dr. Z; dump everything else;
---Assumption: the Dr. Z is just that good; and I won't end up missing the great hi-gain boogie stuff; just get a good pedal.
-Buy the Dr. Z; sell something else from the collection (see list below)
---The Dr. Z + Lone Stars will make up for losing either MkIIC+ or Evans
-Other option you might think of
Also, if I were to sell the Lone Stars:
-What should I expect to get for them: both are '07, very clean, owned about 3-4 months each.
-If I trade in to the store what should I expect to get for them? Sometimes I like the easy way
Thanks as always for your help.
However, my instant take on the Dr. Z was this:
The Dr. Z, while more limited than the LSS, beats it on pure EL-84 tone; also, seems to have more clean headroom. Remember, this is just based on hammering the thing in a store for an hour and I will get to use it this weekend.
I could keep everything and spend another 2k to add yet another amp to the collection but I think I'd be pushing the limits of what my wife and budget is willing to accept (although I COULD do it).
QUESTION: (hopefully, you made it this far
)Given these choices and your experience with either or both amps which do you recommend?
-Keep the LSS; forget about the Dr. Z;
---Assumption: I'll be fine with what I have: LSS, LSC + other stuff
-Buy the Dr. Z; dump the LSS
---Assumption: I won't look back, especially if I keep the LSC
-Buy the Dr. Z; keep the LSS
---Assumption: they are different enough to warrent the budget stretch
-Buy the Dr. Z; dump everything else;
---Assumption: the Dr. Z is just that good; and I won't end up missing the great hi-gain boogie stuff; just get a good pedal.
-Buy the Dr. Z; sell something else from the collection (see list below)
---The Dr. Z + Lone Stars will make up for losing either MkIIC+ or Evans
-Other option you might think of
Also, if I were to sell the Lone Stars:
-What should I expect to get for them: both are '07, very clean, owned about 3-4 months each.
-If I trade in to the store what should I expect to get for them? Sometimes I like the easy way
Thanks as always for your help.
