Dr.Z mini Z or Tiny Terror... or?

Country Gent · July 29th, 2008, 10:43 AM

All - I am looking to retire my 1960 Gibson GA-8T as my practice amp and I'm looking for recommendations. I'm not totally locked in on these two but I like the low wattage. Any thoughts? What about a 1-12 speaker cab that can be either closed back or open?
Thanks!
CG

Southern ILL · July 29th, 2008, 11:07 AM

I love the DR Z.....it is on my wish list!!

teleamp · July 29th, 2008, 11:10 AM

I would think that your Gibson would sound much better than either amp you mentioned. The Z is very similar to a newer GA-5.

sromero · July 29th, 2008, 01:51 PM

mesa boogie 5:25 express.

Hoodster · July 29th, 2008, 04:46 PM

I am also looking at small, low watt EL84 heads, preferably single-ended. So I am curious about the Bad Cat Mini. Anyone tried that one? It got mixed reviews, but I think mainly cuz they sold mostly combo versions with the wimpy and ill-matched Jensen P10R.

Edited to add that there was a recent thread on another forum where I surprised to see some very mixed reviews on the Mini Z:

http://fenderforum.com/forum.html?db...-07-2708:25:05

romo · July 29th, 2008, 09:50 PM

I've tried a Tiny Terror. It has the nice option of running at 15 watts in case you ever need it for a gig. It was pretty much a good rock amp. I didn't really care for its clean tone very much. It also wasn't all that quiet.

Country Gent · July 31st, 2008, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the replies everybody. I think I will keep looking.
CG

maggieo · July 31st, 2008, 10:14 PM

Swart Space Tone Reverb

There's even a couple used ones on eBay right now.

11 Gauge · July 31st, 2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoodster

I am also looking at small, low watt EL84 heads, preferably single-ended.

I love my Blackheart Little Giant.

Small price, big tones...

And now my Champ gets to stay at home.

JonesKY · July 31st, 2008, 10:32 PM

I've mod'd an Epi Valve Jr to the Mini Z schem, adding the bigger Weber OT. Just a great amp - practice, recording, and sometimes for performance.

A Tone Mint · August 1st, 2008, 07:05 PM

I got caught up in this thread...

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/amp-centr...-made-usa.html

....and I'm glad I did!

It's the only Les Paul I own....

mistermullens · August 1st, 2008, 11:25 PM

Having played the Mini Z and the Tiny Terror, the Mini Z wins hands down. The Tiny Terror is named very appropriately. That thing is a monster and way over the top for me. Mini Z is amazing. What kind of music do you play?

July 29th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Country Gent TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Age: 53 Posts: 33	Dr.Z mini Z or Tiny Terror... or? All - I am looking to retire my 1960 Gibson GA-8T as my practice amp and I'm looking for recommendations. I'm not totally locked in on these two but I like the low wattage. Any thoughts? What about a 1-12 speaker cab that can be either closed back or open? Thanks! CG

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JonesKY Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bluegrass KY Posts: 94	I've mod'd an Epi Valve Jr to the Mini Z schem, adding the bigger Weber OT. Just a great amp - practice, recording, and sometimes for performance. __________________ Vaya con Dios, JonesKY 6-string Double Baritone Ukelele

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A Tone Mint TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 27	GA-5 I got caught up in this thread... http://www.tdpri.com/forum/amp-centr...-made-usa.html ....and I'm glad I did! It's the only Les Paul I own....

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mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 2,560 51 Photos	Having played the Mini Z and the Tiny Terror, the Mini Z wins hands down. The Tiny Terror is named very appropriately. That thing is a monster and way over the top for me. Mini Z is amazing. What kind of music do you play? __________________

July 29th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Southern ILL Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 982	I love the DR Z.....it is on my wish list!!

July 29th, 2008, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
teleamp Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central TX Age: 49 Posts: 667	I would think that your Gibson would sound much better than either amp you mentioned. The Z is very similar to a newer GA-5.

July 29th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
sromero TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lafayette,la Posts: 74	mesa boogie 5:25 express.

July 29th, 2008, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hoodster Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 418	I am also looking at small, low watt EL84 heads, preferably single-ended. So I am curious about the Bad Cat Mini. Anyone tried that one? It got mixed reviews, but I think mainly cuz they sold mostly combo versions with the wimpy and ill-matched Jensen P10R. Edited to add that there was a recent thread on another forum where I surprised to see some very mixed reviews on the Mini Z: http://fenderforum.com/forum.html?db...-07-2708:25:05

July 29th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
romo Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 247	I've tried a Tiny Terror. It has the nice option of running at 15 watts in case you ever need it for a gig. It was pretty much a good rock amp. I didn't really care for its clean tone very much. It also wasn't all that quiet.

July 31st, 2008, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Country Gent TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Age: 53 Posts: 33	Thanks for the replies everybody. I think I will keep looking. CG