02:21 - Lots of Nashville players playing Z. How so? 04:43 - Brad Paisley connection. 07:31 - Ken Fischer story. 11:34 - Components for tube amps. Tube-talk. 14:42 - Sovtek's quality is legit by now. Hi-Fi talk. 19:35 - AmpBuildingClass.com. Go and build your own amp! 24:11 - DR. Z & Earthquaker Devices collaboration. 29:54 - When did DR. Z "made a mistake" to get into amp business. 32:50 - Boutique pioneer crowd. 36:35 - Big cool amps talk. 39:50 - Mods/tweaks for 5E3 circuit. 42:25 - Fender amps in general were made for single coils. 45:29 - DR. Z factory tour idea and AMA videos. 47:48 - Mike froze. Dave answering questions. 49:39 - Mike's rundown on his amp line. 54:10 - Lower wattage stuff and DR.Z/Ken Fischer attenuator. 1:00:13 - Good set of tubes and open back amps. 1:03:53 - EMS amp design and output transformer is 70% of your sound. 1:06:43 - Amp made for Brad. 1:12:44 - Questions from the chat. 1:17:32 - Variacs and tube's voltages. 1:26:22 - MAZ amps series difference. 1:31:30 - Joe Walsh story. 1:39:55 - Z Plus amp and inspiration from the artist. 1:42:28 - Billy Gibbons talk. 1:45:00 - DR.Z RUclips channel ( ruclips.net/user/drzamps ). 1:45:30 - Carmen Ghia amp story. 1:52:21 - Compliments from the chat and booze-talk. 1:55:18 - What amp DR.Z most proud of. 1:56:47 - New idea - Jetta amp. 2:04:03 - Where to find DR.Z products.
First of all, I have been a fan of this show since episode 1 and it is simply the best show on RUclips. Even though during the last 30 years I have collected vintage and some new amps, in the last 10 years I have been building and modifying amps as a hobby and have attended both the Egnater amp building seminar and his theory/mod class. As a matter of fact, Bruce was so kind that he mentioned me and our friendship during Episode 12. Let me tell you, if Dave and Bruce do a seminar together I will be there in a heartbeat! By the way Mark, Dave is right on you letting it go sometimes. In a world of correctness, a little bit of chaos keeps it real and relatable which, together with your great topics and guests, is what we all love about your wonderful show. THANK YOU!!!
Just like Judas Priest, you guys are always “Delivering the Goods”!! Excellent show, and enjoyed learning about Dr Z! I for one think it is pretty cool that a lot of the amp designers help each other and develop their own niche. Awesome community!
Here we go again........... I am checking out a clip of the Dr. Z EMS and starting thinking, where can I go to learn more about Dr. Z? My first thought was Tone-Talk and the show was Awesome!! Love this show!!!
With all due respect, I think it is safe to say that Brad is as responsible for Z’s success as anything. The exposure he has given the brand over the years is immeasurable. I know he is what led me to Z amps.
Anyone else go back and watch these? I feel like a stalker at this point lol. Taking Bruce’s class in April. I did it in 2012 and the advanced class in 2014 too. Still sent my amp to Dave. This stuff is like cooking... no two cooks do the same thing. It’s so cool.
Really really enjoyed this episode! Mike is great and his amps speak for themselves. Class act all the way! Dave...your amps "complete me"!! Marc H., you add so much to these shows...much appreciated! Can't wait to watch Mr. Vai's episode and...please...keep trying to Mr. Lukather on!!
Love the show! Its great to hear input from top amp builders, i am novice builder that started a few years ago, would love to hear some input from some well known amp builders on topic of grounding in amp building, maybe different philosophies on star vs multi star point grounding
Mr.Friedman please do a clinic with Mr.Egnater I literally couldn't think of anything cooler than to learn from two genius builders who happen to be some of the nicest guys you could meet. Icing on the cake is I walk away with a Friedman style amp .We're talking make-a-wish level stuff here. So I'm guessing we are approaching 5 figures here so I better go ahead and sign up to be a test subject for medical research when I'm not at work lol. Seirlously thanks for another great episode guys. 52 shows and counting and not a single dud in the catalog. Respect to ya Mr.Friedman Mr.Huzansky and Mr. Zaite. Cheers guys!
I had a baldwin exterminator late 60s i think ,, its been a while . Ur right , was huge , loud as hell and the sides were sky blue . What i remember most was it had a warning sticker concerning ones hearing , not seen 1 since.
No worries at all as I asked really early in the chat! I’m debating between the JJ JR or taking Bruce’s class and wanted to hear Dave’s thoughts... y’all kinda went there anyway later on. Great show!
"I can work on that while its hot" I work as an industrial electrician so that comment makes me laugh because many times I, or fellas I work with, will try to make a fix or adjustment while a circuit is hot and inevitably my hands get shaky and my screw driver gets really clumsy. POW bright flash and everything shuts down... whoops!
Before this episode I cannot imagine anyone saying a humbucker into a Fender amp isn't a great sound, I couldn't disagree more!! so many of my favorite guitar sounds are exactly that!
Yes it’s a great combo but the tele and strat seem to be made perfectly for Fender amps. They just pair so well. Like how a Marshall and a Les Paul pair up great. Anything is possible and a great Les Paul into a great fender amp can sound amazing also.
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02:21 - Lots of Nashville players playing Z. How so?
04:43 - Brad Paisley connection.
07:31 - Ken Fischer story.
11:34 - Components for tube amps. Tube-talk.
14:42 - Sovtek's quality is legit by now. Hi-Fi talk.
19:35 - AmpBuildingClass.com. Go and build your own amp!
24:11 - DR. Z & Earthquaker Devices collaboration.
29:54 - When did DR. Z "made a mistake" to get into amp business.
32:50 - Boutique pioneer crowd.
36:35 - Big cool amps talk.
39:50 - Mods/tweaks for 5E3 circuit.
42:25 - Fender amps in general were made for single coils.
45:29 - DR. Z factory tour idea and AMA videos.
47:48 - Mike froze. Dave answering questions.
49:39 - Mike's rundown on his amp line.
54:10 - Lower wattage stuff and DR.Z/Ken Fischer attenuator.
1:00:13 - Good set of tubes and open back amps.
1:03:53 - EMS amp design and output transformer is 70% of your sound.
1:06:43 - Amp made for Brad.
1:12:44 - Questions from the chat.
1:17:32 - Variacs and tube's voltages.
1:26:22 - MAZ amps series difference.
1:31:30 - Joe Walsh story.
1:39:55 - Z Plus amp and inspiration from the artist.
1:42:28 - Billy Gibbons talk.
1:45:00 - DR.Z RUclips channel ( ruclips.net/user/drzamps ).
1:45:30 - Carmen Ghia amp story.
1:52:21 - Compliments from the chat and booze-talk.
1:55:18 - What amp DR.Z most proud of.
1:56:47 - New idea - Jetta amp.
2:04:03 - Where to find DR.Z products.
Dave! You drank an entire bottle of Belvenie Double Wood on my episode. LOL
Metropoulos Amplification very true!!
Mike Zaite is a great guy. Took his time to talk a little bit about tubes and how much he loved KT 88s just like yours truly.
Great episode guys! I’ve recently started watching Mike’s AMA, so much good info!
Mike Zaite is such a cool guy. He makes really great amps. I l love the Maz 18 and Z Lux. Mike's accent and voice reminds me of Chris Farley. HA!
First of all, I have been a fan of this show since episode 1 and it is simply the best show on RUclips. Even though during the last 30 years I have collected vintage and some new amps, in the last 10 years I have been building and modifying amps as a hobby and have attended both the Egnater amp building seminar and his theory/mod class. As a matter of fact, Bruce was so kind that he mentioned me and our friendship during Episode 12. Let me tell you, if Dave and Bruce do a seminar together I will be there in a heartbeat! By the way Mark, Dave is right on you letting it go sometimes. In a world of correctness, a little bit of chaos keeps it real and relatable which, together with your great topics and guests, is what we all love about your wonderful show. THANK YOU!!!
I could listen to Mike do his Joe Walsh impression all day! :P
Great episode. Mike Z was very a informative and knowledgeable guest. I have a whole new respect for Dr Z amps.
Thanks again for the great show 👍
And thanks for that with the tone control like wah wah cool stuff learning so much 😊👍
One of the best episodes yet, thanks guys 👍🏻
Mike is great! Excellent show!!
Great show guys! Looked forward to it all week! Thanks a lot! Cheers!
Jason Hobbs thank you!!!
Jason nice to see there .
Everyone on Tone Talk including the hosts are like Rock Stars of the amplification world.
KENCO DOOR you are too kind! Thank you
Just like Judas Priest, you guys are always “Delivering the Goods”!! Excellent show, and enjoyed learning about Dr Z! I for one think it is pretty cool that a lot of the amp designers help each other and develop their own niche. Awesome community!
Loveeeeeeee these amps.. The first time I plugged into a MAZ 18, my jaw dropped! Possibly, the best Clean channel I've ever heard..
And Billy Gibbons on Tone Talk would break the internet
I'm so glad to hear Mike mention Glenn Schwartz. That man needs a documentary one day. People need to know his story.
Here we go again........... I am checking out a clip of the Dr. Z EMS and starting thinking, where can I go to learn more about Dr. Z? My first thought was Tone-Talk and the show was Awesome!!
Love this show!!!
Thanks so much Alex!
With all due respect, I think it is safe to say that Brad is as responsible for Z’s success as anything. The exposure he has given the brand over the years is immeasurable. I know he is what led me to Z amps.
I truly agree.
GREAT SHOW AGAIN! THANKS
All caught up with the upload now ! Great show guys !
Anyone else go back and watch these? I feel like a stalker at this point lol. Taking Bruce’s class in April. I did it in 2012 and the advanced class in 2014 too. Still sent my amp to Dave. This stuff is like cooking... no two cooks do the same thing. It’s so cool.
My faves are this one, Fryette and the John Suhr episodes.
God I love this show! So much info and a lot of fun.
Love this show!
Really really enjoyed this episode! Mike is great and his amps speak for themselves. Class act all the way! Dave...your amps "complete me"!! Marc H., you add so much to these shows...much appreciated! Can't wait to watch Mr. Vai's episode and...please...keep trying to Mr. Lukather on!!
It’s always great to hear Dr. Z talk about amplifiers!
He’s the Best!
This was so great! Thanks guys!!!!
kenny murdoch Thank you!
Great show guys
Dave added the SS clean channel to my BE100 - absolutely love it.
Love the show! Its great to hear input from top amp builders, i am novice builder that started a few years ago, would love to hear some input from some well known amp builders on topic of grounding in amp building, maybe different philosophies on star vs multi star point grounding
Mr.Friedman please do a clinic with Mr.Egnater I literally couldn't think of anything cooler than to learn from two genius builders who happen to be some of the nicest guys you could meet. Icing on the cake is I walk away with a Friedman style amp .We're talking make-a-wish level stuff here. So I'm guessing we are approaching 5 figures here so I better go ahead and sign up to be a test subject for medical research when I'm not at work lol.
Seirlously thanks for another great episode guys. 52 shows and counting and not a single dud in the catalog. Respect to ya Mr.Friedman Mr.Huzansky and Mr. Zaite. Cheers guys!
Wyatt Willis thank you!!!
That was a great show thank you guys
Judd Lofthouse thank you
Great show guys!!
Shawn Tubbs Thanks Shawn!! You are awesome
I had a baldwin exterminator late 60s i think ,, its been a while . Ur right , was huge , loud as hell and the sides were sky blue . What i remember most was it had a warning sticker concerning ones hearing , not seen 1 since.
Dr. Z is awesome!!
Great show!
R. Miller Thanks!!
rock on guys ! :-)
I own the Maz 38 serial #001 with the matching 2x12 Z-best ported cab with greenback+V30!!!
Tom Smykowski in Office Space im pretty sure is Dr Z.. just bought a Maz 18 from 2001 and looking to get a Friedman in next year or so.
Marc! You missed my super chat! Lol 😂 amazing show though!
Justin Espinosa oh no did I really??? What did you ask? I’m so sorry
No worries at all as I asked really early in the chat! I’m debating between the JJ JR or taking Bruce’s class and wanted to hear Dave’s thoughts... y’all kinda went there anyway later on. Great show!
We did actually answer your question and Dave said to do both. :)
Tone-Talk lol I’ve watched it twice and didn’t see it! Man I’m getting old
where is the remedy? its the best sounding plexi I ever heard and its discontinued, whyyy? :((((((
Hey Dave, I 've seen a amp that use Compactron tubes,would they save space on a amp that has 5 or 6 preamp tubes?And would they be feasible?
"I can work on that while its hot" I work as an industrial electrician so that comment makes me laugh because many times I, or fellas I work with, will try to make a fix or adjustment while a circuit is hot and inevitably my hands get shaky and my screw driver gets really clumsy. POW bright flash and everything shuts down... whoops!
What about Mr. Bogner or Jerry Cantrell? Just curious
Maybe one day
Hey Bro, Vai still on for Monday?
KXMROCK yep!
Before this episode I cannot imagine anyone saying a humbucker into a Fender amp isn't a great sound, I couldn't disagree more!! so many of my favorite guitar sounds are exactly that!
Yes it’s a great combo but the tele and strat seem to be made perfectly for Fender amps. They just pair so well. Like how a Marshall and a Les Paul pair up great. Anything is possible and a great Les Paul into a great fender amp can sound amazing also.
Please do Mike Fortin!
Ask Mike Fortin. He said no
@@tone-talk well that's lame of him
What a jip! Why isn't Dave drunk on the show anymore?
I'm hear to learn how to pronounce "Zaite"... Z'Eighty... got it.
Aspen Pittman No Longer with Us…… 8>(
You guys need to get Biff Parsons on here! He’d be a way better guest than that Brad Paisley guy...
The market has a demand.. the market fills that demand.. is this podcast about how great the freemarket works or guitar amps? Either way im down
Great Show gang, Love Dr. Z and here is Brad with one of the greatest amp demos Ever : ruclips.net/video/MxqXyWbwUHk/видео.html
Man, if you can get BFG on...
ZZZZZzzzzzz!!!!!!
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