i own both the maz jr and the stangray. as far as layout very different. stangray has an ef-86, maz has 12ax7.
maz seems a little more in the fender camp. stang is def in the vox camp.
if you use pedals the stang is very usable at low volumes (that is how i run it). it is an incredible platform. cleans are great at any volume, but to get all you can out of that amp you do need to get it around 1 o clock or so, then it gets heavenly.
one of the best i have played period, do you own the maz 18? or any z?
jordan
hey Boo, you know my thoughts.The Stangray is one of the best clean sounds I have owned. Once the volume gets on 4 (11-12:00) or so it is absolutely magic. It makes other voxes and amps in general sound like they have a blanket over them. It's definitely voxey but with a more hi fi sound. It does seem to be a little pedal picky. I like the tim the BB preamp and the Zendrive with it.
actually i have owned both the korg reissue (combo) and the cc2 head.No, but these are the two I have been contemplating buying. If the Stang Ray takes pedals well it would definitely be my choice. I'm not looking for a fender style amp, I'm a vox type guy... If I were to get a stang ray I would end up unloading my AC30 and DeVille to do it...
How would you compare the Stang to an AC30 reissue? Thanks again!