DR. Z maz jr. or route 66

blu4co · December 10th, 2003, 04:04 PM

can anyone compare these two amps? Is one better than the other? I basicly play roots rock, blues, country. And is it better to get a head or combo?

blu4co · December 11th, 2003, 08:41 PM

soo nobody has an opinion on these amps? this must be a first.

KC · December 11th, 2003, 09:25 PM

I played through a Max Jr. and it was a killer little amp, loud, well-made and nice-sounding with a Telecaster. I suspect the same would be true of the Route 66. I guess the reason nobody's chiming in is that these are both fine amps, and whichever one sounds better to you is the one you ought to buy.

racehorse · December 11th, 2003, 11:55 PM

for a roots rock sound the 66 is great, blues breaker type of sound , with more .

I like warm amps , sustain, this is , just that, touch sensitive etc.

the maz jr. is a bright tight amp , and very good , more clean .

the 66 gets my vote .

Reno Sepulveda · December 12th, 2003, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blu4co

soo nobody has an opinion on these amps? this must be a first.

I like the Z-28 in either a 2 x10 or 4 x10 combo. It's basically a Route 66 that uses 6V6 tubes. Awonderful amp for all kinds of roots music.

I never warmed up to the Maz-Jr. and have never played a Route 66

Reno

Maggot · December 12th, 2003, 03:59 PM

I've played both but owned neither - the RT 66 has a warm soupy vibe (bot with clear bass response - it's not muddy), while the MAZ 18 jr is a little bit clearer and jumpier. I liked the 18 better, but reasonable minds can differ.

johan · December 22nd, 2003, 10:23 AM

I own both but have no idea which one is better. They are just different.

The RT66 is louder at +30watts. Somewhat "darker" but not muddy. Is starts out FAT and just gets fatter. You have to push it kinda hard for some dirt but it sounds amazing from low levels. This amp LOVES pedals. Doesn't matter what I put in front of it, it just eats them all. No ice-picks or shrill highs but still a "complex" sound. Bass is tight as could be.

The MAZ jr is a VERY versatile little amp. For a 2*EL84 amp it's loud. Closer to 22-24 watts. Full eq section plus reverb. Somewhere in the BF Fender/Vox vein but with a Z twist. Solid and clear bass even with my combos 10" speakers. If you find it harsh with some guitars, just reach for the CUT knob. It's the key to this amp. You can dial in THE spot for the guitar used.

I recommend both of them. Depends what you are looking for. They both have their own niche. Once's you are bitten by the Z bug there's no turning back!

December 10th, 2003, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
blu4co TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: lafayette Louisiana Posts: 57	DR. Z maz jr. or route 66 can anyone compare these two amps? Is one better than the other? I basicly play roots rock, blues, country. And is it better to get a head or combo?

December 11th, 2003, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
KC Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,256 16 Photos	I've got half of an opinion I played through a Max Jr. and it was a killer little amp, loud, well-made and nice-sounding with a Telecaster. I suspect the same would be true of the Route 66. I guess the reason nobody's chiming in is that these are both fine amps, and whichever one sounds better to you is the one you ought to buy.

December 11th, 2003, 11:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
racehorse Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 144	both are good ,but for a roots rock sound the 66 is great, blues breaker type of sound , with more . I like warm amps , sustain, this is , just that, touch sensitive etc. the maz jr. is a bright tight amp , and very good , more clean . the 66 gets my vote .

December 22nd, 2003, 10:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
johan Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 207	I own both but have no idea which one is better. They are just different. The RT66 is louder at +30watts. Somewhat "darker" but not muddy. Is starts out FAT and just gets fatter. You have to push it kinda hard for some dirt but it sounds amazing from low levels. This amp LOVES pedals. Doesn't matter what I put in front of it, it just eats them all. No ice-picks or shrill highs but still a "complex" sound. Bass is tight as could be. The MAZ jr is a VERY versatile little amp. For a 2*EL84 amp it's loud. Closer to 22-24 watts. Full eq section plus reverb. Somewhere in the BF Fender/Vox vein but with a Z twist. Solid and clear bass even with my combos 10" speakers. If you find it harsh with some guitars, just reach for the CUT knob. It's the key to this amp. You can dial in THE spot for the guitar used. I recommend both of them. Depends what you are looking for. They both have their own niche. Once's you are bitten by the Z bug there's no turning back! __________________ // johan

December 11th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
blu4co TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: lafayette Louisiana Posts: 57	soo nobody has an opinion on these amps? this must be a first.

December 12th, 2003, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Maggot Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 746 1 Photos	I've played both but owned neither - the RT 66 has a warm soupy vibe (bot with clear bass response - it's not muddy), while the MAZ 18 jr is a little bit clearer and jumpier. I liked the 18 better, but reasonable minds can differ.