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Who makes the best (new) GZ-34?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs' started by jzucker, Dec 12, 2005.

  1. Dec 12, 2005 #1
    jzucker

    jzucker Supporting Member

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    opinions?
     
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    Chiba

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    I just went through a bunch of tubes with a friend's Mesa, and we settled on the JJ GZ34. The Sovtek seemed too saggy and gave the amp a slightly mushier/muddier overall tone.

    --chiba
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2005 #3
    jzucker

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    Thanks. They're out of stock at new sensor. :(
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2005 #4
    Roccaforte Amps

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    I've used the Chinese version for years, never had any problems,
    but switched to the sovteck because its way more solid,
    no rattles. Haven't had any comebacks.
     
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    rh

    rh Robo Sapien Noise Maker Gold Supporting Member

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    What about eurotubes.com ?
     
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    myles111

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    The JJ is a great one.
     
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    teefus

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    weber copper cap. never had a problem with two amps running these for quite a while. no mechanical rattling sounds either.
     
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    bscepter

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    I've got one, but haven't used it in my Hayseed, though. I've still got the JJ in there.

    If I use it, how will it affect my tone and/or power, if at all?

    The reason I ask is, I'm already running those Blues on the limit and don't want to blow 'em up. I'm worried a SS rectifier will increase the power output a bit.
     
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    Roccaforte Amps

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    But is SS not tube, which is good if thats what you're looking for.
     
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    Teleplayer

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  11. Dec 12, 2005 #11
    teefus

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    they sag like tube recitifiers. same voltage drop, iirc. no more chance of blowing your blues than with a jj gz34.
     
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  12. Dec 12, 2005 #12
    Blue Strat

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    For reliability, the JJs win hands down.
     
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