Phaez Amps [merged]

[matmont1305]

Yeah, the 10 watt DC has interchangeable power tubes, it runs a single octal tube, not sure how the 14 works, Rosco would know, or he could ask Rich.
It's a monster with an EL34 btw.

[Chop'emDown]

Originally Posted by sj250

I grabbed the DC off TGP

Between that, the Ceriatone Champ Ultra I got from JMV and the Tweaker that should be here on Monday I should be good for a while!

Great score, man!

[bufbills]

Originally Posted by sj250

I grabbed the DC off TGP

Between that, the Ceriatone Champ Ultra I got from JMV and the Tweaker that should be here on Monday I should be good for a while!

Nice score! glad someone here got it.

[singlecut]

Originally Posted by sj250

I grabbed the DC off TGP

Between that, the Ceriatone Champ Ultra I got from JMV and the Tweaker that should be here on Monday I should be good for a while!

tweaker is now obsolete. send it back
congrats on your phaez.

do a side by side with the phaez and the tweaker

youll see that 1 sounds like it has a blanket over it.

and on a side note

don't be surprised to wake up 1 morning and find your phaez and ceriatone have beaten your tweaker to a bloody pulp
they will not play well together

[bufbills]

Originally Posted by singlecut

tweaker is now obsolete. send it back
congrats on your phaez.

do a side by side with the phaez and the tweaker

youll see that 1 sounds like it has a blanket over it.

and on a side note

don't be surprised to wake up 1 morning and find your phaez and ceriatone have beaten your tweaker to a bloody pulp
they will not play well together

Definitely good to have you back. I needed my Sunday morning laugh

[singlecut]

it's true tho. you know with the other 2 amps he's getting/has that the tweaker is going to collect dust over in the corner.

it's not even in the same league.i myself also don't want to own an amp named after a sympton of heavy drug use as well

there are those that will say it is. but we all know why they will say that.

after you spend money on something and have nothing to compare it to side by side you can convince yourself anything sounds good

you don't get what you pay for when it comes to amps alot of the times. you get a logo, and the false promise of tone

just look at a musicians friend catalog.

page after page of MIC mass produced poop.

it's funny , because back in the day the equilivent to these amps were the silvertones, alamo's, ect.

now those old BEGINNER amps are sought after.

i could be wrong ,but i'd bet in 30 years, there isn't going to be a demand for a mint tweaker, valve jr, jet city

[rocknhorse1]

Originally Posted by matmont1305

Yeah, the 10 watt DC has interchangeable power tubes, it runs a single octal tube, not sure how the 14 works, Rosco would know, or he could ask Rich.
It's a monster with an EL34 btw.

Yep, the DC 10 is a single ended amp, which means one output tube *typically*. You can have`a duel, single ended amp with two output tubes. Typically, there in no phase inverter tube in a single ended amp also.
The`DC10 uses an octal type output tube, and you are able to to swap any octal in there because of the design, and the socket.

The 14 watt DC is different. It's a class A/B push pull amp, and it runs 2 X EL84's for power tubes. EL84's have a totally different pinout than an octal tube, like an EL34/KT66/5881/6L6..and so on. So no, you can't swap any other tubes in the 14 watt DC. As well, a push pull amp sounds and feels a bit different from a single ended amp.

[rocknhorse1]

I agree with you, but I do have to say the Jet City amps are one of the exceptions. As far as mass-produced amps, they are pretty damn good from what I have seen and heard. If I were to buy something MIC/mass-produced, it would be a Jet City.

[singlecut]

Originally Posted by rocknhorse1

i agree with you, but i do have to say the jet city amps are one of the exceptions. As far as mass-produced amps, they are pretty damn good from what i have seen and heard. If i were to buy something mic/mass-produced, it would be a jet city.

ha ha ha ha ha ha
rich buying a made in china amp
now thats funny

[rocknhorse1]

I am a funny guy. Yes, I have actually thought seriously about getting one. For the money...which I have ZERO right now....but, for the money, I don't think you can go wrong. Mike Soldano is NOT going to put his name on a lemon...especially what happened with the 60 watt SLO, and the Yamaha amps.....that just will not happen to him again, and I am sure he made it clear in the contract. If you don't know the story of those amps...let's just say Mike has tried the "out source" make a cheaper version in a foreign country, thing before, and he got screwed because of crap quality, so he pulled them off the market. I don't see him getting into the same jam again.

[sj250]

Originally Posted by singlecut

and on a side note

don't be surprised to wake up 1 morning and find your phaez and ceriatone have beaten your tweaker to a bloody pulp
they will not play well together

Haha, that started my day off right!!

[singlecut]

Originally Posted by rocknhorse1

I am a funny guy. Yes, I have actually thought seriously about getting one. For the money...which I have ZERO right now....but, for the money, I don't think you can go wrong. Mike Soldano is NOT going to put his name on a lemon...especially what happened with the 60 watt SLO, and the Yamaha amps.....that just will not happen to him again, and I am sure he made it clear in the contract. If you don't know the story of those amps...let's just say Mike has tried the "out source" make a cheaper version in a foreign country, thing before, and he got screwed because of crap quality, so he pulled them off the market. I don't see him getting into the same jam again.

i guess that will be the same day i remarry my ex.

[Batman]

OK, I am 99.9% sure that I am selling my DRRI and buying a Phaez. I have come to the realization that I want my distortion from tube/speakers rather than a big tone-sucking pedalboard.

I also realize that I prefer Marshall voicing over BF Fender as I rarely if ever play clean. I am not sure exactly which Marshall voice is my preference but I really like the sound of my modded VJ with an MI Audio Crunch Box in front of it. I guess that is in the neighborhood of either a JTM18 or a JCM800.

I would prefer the simplicity of a single channel amp that cleans up with guitar volume and I do not think I need an effects loop.

I am just back into playing so the bulk of my playing is either solo or jamming with another guitarist (no drums). Having said that, my schedule allows me a fair bit of time at home by myself so volume is not a huge concern but I would still like to be able to play quietly in the evenings when everyone is home.

My musical taste is all over the map. I play Social Distortion, AC/DC, Stones, The Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd and blues. The common thread is that I love crunch to high gain classic guitar; I'm not into Chugga Chugga and play a lot of open chord rhythm and a little lead.

This will be plugged into a closed back Elk 212 shown here with WGS speakers; 12" Invader 50 - 50-watts and the 12" Reaper HP 50-watts.

I hope this is enough information to point me in the right direction.

[Chop'emDown]

The Jericho (JTM18) or Daisycutter is my first suggestion but you may also be happy with the SIBLY or Asheville. Have you had a chance to listen to clips? Rich and Roscoe have some great JTM clips and I think there are some Asheville clips from those guys as well. AlexB has posted some great SIBLY clips and there are a bunch of DC clips floating around, too.

Your best bet is to email Randy (phaezamp@gmail.com) and tell him what you're looking for - he'll get you the sound you want. But, I'm pretty sure he's busy trying to finish a bunch of builds right now. You may not receive an immediate response but he's always gotten back to me within a week or so.

Chris.

Originally Posted by Batman

OK, I am 99.9% sure that I am selling my DRRI and buying a Phaez. I have come to the realization that I want my distortion from tube/speakers rather than a big tone-sucking pedalboard.

I also realize that I prefer Marshall voicing over BF Fender as I rarely if ever play clean. I am not sure exactly which Marshall voice is my preference but I really like the sound of my modded VJ with an MI Audio Crunch Box in front of it. I guess that is in the neighborhood of either a JTM18 or a JCM800.

I would prefer the simplicity of a single channel amp that cleans up with guitar volume and I do not think I need an effects loop.

I am just back into playing so the bulk of my playing is either solo or jamming with another guitarist (no drums). Having said that, my schedule allows me a fair bit of time at home by myself so volume is not a huge concern but I would still like to be able to play quietly in the evenings when everyone is home.

My musical taste is all over the map. I play Social Distortion, AC/DC, Stones, The Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd and blues. The common thread is that I love crunch to high gain classic guitar; I'm not into Chugga Chugga and play a lot of open chord rhythm and a little lead.

This will be plugged into a closed back Elk 212 shown here with WGS speakers; 12" Invader 50 - 50-watts and the 12" Reaper HP 50-watts.

I hope this is enough information to point me in the right direction.

[bufbills]

Originally Posted by Batman

OK, I am 99.9% sure that I am selling my DRRI and buying a Phaez. I have come to the realization that I want my distortion from tube/speakers rather than a big tone-sucking pedalboard.

I also realize that I prefer Marshall voicing over BF Fender as I rarely if ever play clean. I am not sure exactly which Marshall voice is my preference but I really like the sound of my modded VJ with an MI Audio Crunch Box in front of it. I guess that is in the neighborhood of either a JTM18 or a JCM800.

I would prefer the simplicity of a single channel amp that cleans up with guitar volume and I do not think I need an effects loop.

I am just back into playing so the bulk of my playing is either solo or jamming with another guitarist (no drums). Having said that, my schedule allows me a fair bit of time at home by myself so volume is not a huge concern but I would still like to be able to play quietly in the evenings when everyone is home.

My musical taste is all over the map. I play Social Distortion, AC/DC, Stones, The Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd and blues. The common thread is that I love crunch to high gain classic guitar; I'm not into Chugga Chugga and play a lot of open chord rhythm and a little lead.

This will be plugged into a closed back Elk 212 shown here with WGS speakers; 12" Invader 50 - 50-watts and the 12" Reaper HP 50-watts.

I hope this is enough information to point me in the right direction.

Its going to be a JTM. It will do everything you mentioned and clean up wonderfully with the volume knob on your guitar. I keep my neck volume backed off for flick of the switch cleans. I cant say enough about this amp.

Edit: That said, you need to email Randy. Just because I love my JTM doesn't mean its for you. I do think it does what youre looking for and its tone is just amazing. Good luck!

[Batman]

Originally Posted by Chop'emDown

The Jericho (JTM18) or Daisycutter is my first suggestion but you may also be happy with the SIBLY or Asheville. Have you had a chance to listen to clips? Rich and Roscoe have some great JTM clips and I think there are some Asheville clips from those guys as well. AlexB has posted some great SIBLY clips and there are a bunch of DC clips floating around, too.

Your best bet is to email Randy (phaezamp@gmail.com) and tell him what you're looking for - he'll get you the sound you want. But, I'm pretty sure he's busy trying to finish a bunch of builds right now. You may not receive an immediate response but he's always gotten back to me within a week or so.

Chris.

Hey Chris,

Yeah, I've listened to every Phaez clip on this site and have read this monster thread from start to finish. I didn't want to post until I had done my homework. My problem is that it's going to be hard to pick just one Phaez. . .yes I am saving for a second!

Originally Posted by bufbills

Its going to be a JTM. It will do everything you mentioned and clean up wonderfully with the volume knob on your guitar. I keep my neck volume backed off for flick of the switch cleans. I cant say enough about this amp.

I've narrowed it down to the DC ot JTM18 (I think) but wanted a little expert opinion first. I will have to email Randy but I know he is super busy righ now and I have to sell the DRRI first.

[Chop'emDown]

Originally Posted by Batman

I've narrowed it down to the DC ot JTM18 (I think) but wanted a little expert opinion first. I will have to email Randy but I know he is super busy righ now and I have to sell the DRRI first.

I imagine bufbills is right, go for the JTM - I wanted it to be my first Phaez but money was tight at the time, so I bought the DC10 kit. I ordered a JTM last month and will probably spring for an Asheville pretty soon.

You never know... Randy might be able to build a 2-channel DC/JTM for you.

[Marshall & Moonshine]

Originally Posted by singlecut

it's true tho. you know with the other 2 amps he's getting/has that the tweaker is going to collect dust over in the corner.

it's not even in the same league.i myself also don't want to own an amp named after a sympton of heavy drug use as well

there are those that will say it is. but we all know why they will say that.

after you spend money on something and have nothing to compare it to side by side you can convince yourself anything sounds good

you don't get what you pay for when it comes to amps alot of the times. you get a logo, and the false promise of tone

just look at a musicians friend catalog.

page after page of MIC mass produced poop.

it's funny , because back in the day the equilivent to these amps were the silvertones, alamo's, ect.

now those old BEGINNER amps are sought after.

i could be wrong ,but i'd bet in 30 years, there isn't going to be a demand for a mint tweaker, valve jr, jet city

The shoebox Novas were grocery getters. "Economy" models, until the hotrodders got hold of them. Now they're classics. Nobody saw that coming. I drive a beat to shit 64 and get looks, questions, compliments, offers, pictures taken, etc... almost every time I go surfing with it.
My dad bought it new and gave it to my grandma when he went in the army. It was garaged, and fetched groceries and went to church every Sunday for 30 yrs. It was passed through the family a little, where it got thrashed, and now I have it.
My mom came out to CA in a 65 Impala SS!! WTF??!!! Where's THAT car???!!!!!
My point is that things used to be made to last, and now they aren't. Even things that are still made to last will never be collectable. The Nova was the Civic of its day. I cannot picture seeing a Civic or Hyundai, 40 yrs from now, and thinking it's going to be cool.
Until they come out with jet packs, I'm not interested in the new stuff.

[rocknhorse1]

The JTM with the adjustable boost will get to 2204/JCM800 territory, but will also do the more vintage, lower gain, JTM thing.

The Asheville has a TON of gain...a TON. It has zero clean headroom, as it was based on the overdrive channel of the SLO. I wanted it to be the OD channel of a 2 amp rig, so having a clean tone was not part of the plan. BUT, for the amount of gain it has, it will clean up rather well, but will never be totally clean...It is also very touch sensitive. Like you can play with the gain on like 4, and the master at 6 (which is LOUD!!) and just by a light pick attack you can get a pretty clean tone (but not totally) and then when you dig in, it's total high gain.
The JTM/Jericho is WAY more versatile...the two amps together, is a killer rig.

[rocknhorse1]

"Oh no!! I'm addicted to rage-ahol" a favorite Homer Simpson quote. Alcohol ain't my thing. I used to drink a lot, not anymore.

[eaglewolf]

The more I hear about the DC, the more I think that will be my next Phaez. I'm thinking DC10 is probably more what I'd be looking for, but a DC all the same.

I hit 50 last year - and will be completing 25 years of marriage next month. I'd call that a good start. Last year my wife bought me a Telecaster and the Blues Jr. for my birthday, and she thought the 50th anniversary 1W Marshalls were not too bad price-wise and I should go ahead and get what I wanted. She will draw the line if I get out of hand, but I certainly can't complain from a gear standpoint. As long as I don't forget about her, I do pretty well.

Watching what alcohol is doing to my father is all I need to keep from going overboard myself. I stop at 1 or two beers and never have a problem with it. Funny thing is, my dad is a great guy - just not when he is drinking. He'll be 78 this year and still won't admit he has a problem.

David

[GP_Hawk]

Originally Posted by rocknhorse1

Yep, the DC 10 is a single ended amp, which means one output tube *typically*. You can have`a duel, single ended amp with two output tubes. Typically, there in no phase inverter tube in a single ended amp also.
The`DC10 uses an octal type output tube, and you are able to to swap any octal in there because of the design, and the socket.

The 14 watt DC is different. It's a class A/B push pull amp, and it runs 2 X EL84's for power tubes. EL84's have a totally different pinout than an octal tube, like an EL34/KT66/5881/6L6..and so on. So no, you can't swap any other tubes in the 14 watt DC. As well, a push pull amp sounds and feels a bit different from a single ended amp.

Thanks Rich! I should have paid attention and realized that in the first place

[Marshall & Moonshine]

I love Homer! Not a very effective role model though, eh?
I've gone to sea all my adult life and come from hillbilly stock. I've had my share of good shine and I've snorted an entire shot of tequila. I've gotten stuck in a tree after drinking everclear and headbutted 200+ Japanese baseball fans at a game in Yokohama.
I'm a fun drunk, but it's time for my friends to entertain themselves. I can't control my drinking, once it gets rolling.
I don't miss it a bit.

[Batman]

Originally Posted by Marshall & Moonshine

I love Homer! Not a very effective role model though, eh?
I've gone to sea all my adult life and come from hillbilly stock. I've had my share of good shine and I've snorted an entire shot of tequila. I've gotten stuck in a tree after drinking everclear and headbutted 200+ Japanese baseball fans at a game in Yokohama.
I'm a fun drunk, but it's time for my friends to entertain themselves. I can't control my drinking, once it gets rolling.
I don't miss it a bit.

Hell ya dude! I come from a small gene puddle called Cape Bretton that would make me a Hillbilly in the States. Long line of drinkers on both sides of the family. I can't control myself or my drinking once I start so I don't start. I have more Moonshine stories than we have time for here.

To the OP, sorry to derail your post. I'm considering my choices for my first Phaez. I'm almost certain that I'm going with the JTM18.

[LPV]

Well, I've been married for 24 and sober for 15 so I'd definitely say DC18

[bufbills]

Im starting to see a pattern here

[Batman]

Me too. . .there sure are a lot of middle-aged drunks who play guitar

[bufbills]

Originally Posted by Batman

Me too. . .there sure are a lot of middle-aged drunks who play guitar

[Batman]

Crap, did I say that out loud?!?!?

[Marshall & Moonshine]

Originally Posted by Batman

Me too. . .there sure are a lot of middle-aged drunks who play guitar

EX-drunks, if you please....