Zvex Nano Head

[Mkf411]

Anybody tried this. It's a half watt head (tiny). It's about the size of a pedal and is supposed to get great saturated tube tone at low volume through a 4x12 cabinet with greenbacks. I'm intrigued for recording and practicing at home full volume without the cops coming by.

Here's a link to thier site: http://zvexamps.com/

[Hawkman]

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I've been thinking about getting one for a few months now. It would work well in my basement studio when the kiddies are sleeping. The old 50 watt plexi isn't getting the same workout these days now that there are little ones running around the house. I have owned several ZVex pedals and the quality and workmanship is excellent and I'd expect the same from the Nano amp. It's gotten great reviews in Guitar Player magazine and on HC. It might be time to look for a good deal on a used one.

[Mkf411]

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Have you seen this demo. It's a video. Go to the last link. Extra Nano with AC/RC.

http://www.prosoundcommunications.com/english/video/michael_thompson/

Talk about pedal envy!!!!

[TwilightOdyssey]

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I played one at Rudy's in Manhattan. It's a cool little thing, but I didn't like the sound better than the 1.5w amp in my Engl preamp, both going straight into a Marshall 1922 2x12 cab.

[Kelsey]

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I found it pretty limited tonally, but if you like cranked Marshalls then it might work well for you.

[Mkf411]

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I found it pretty limited tonally, but if you like cranked Marshalls then it might work well for you.

I'm looking for a cranked Marshall tone but at lower volumes, so I'll give it a try. Thanks. On their site they have some decent clean sounds, not Fender Clean but decent.

[Mkf411]

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I played one at Rudy's in Manhattan. It's a cool little thing, but I didn't like the sound better than the 1.5w amp in my Engl preamp, both going straight into a Marshall 1922 2x12 cab.

What model Engl is that and how much does it cost? Can you use it for direct recording? Thanks

[TwilightOdyssey]

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What model Engl is that and how much does it cost? Can you use it for direct recording? Thanks

The model is the 580. The headphone output has a switch. One way it will power headphones (loudly!!!); the other way, it can go straight out to a cabinet.

It has line outs and an FX loop for direct recording as well. I much prefer mic'ing a cab, so I couldn't tell you how it sounds.

[Byakhee00]

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Don't let that little thing fool you, it gets pretty damn loud. Sounds kinda like a plexi. kinda. neat little toy though, if you've got the money.

[Mkf411]

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Don't let that little thing fool you, it gets pretty damn loud. Sounds kinda like a plexi. kinda. neat little toy though, if you've got the money.

That's what I'm starting to think. Last night I couldn't even crank the master volume beyond half of my Vox Valvetronix 1x12 on the one watt setting. That's one watt of solid state power, so I'm thinking a 1/2 watt of tube power cranked will still be a bit much for apartment level.

I almost bought a Soldano Atomic 1x12 combo on Ebay for $495. Luckily someone used buy it now option while I was thinking about it. They are supposed to sound good a low volumes. But I really should try one before buying one.

[mrfjones]

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as far as i am concerned you can't go wrong with a soldano. I have one and love mine, but i wonder what it will be like in an apartment in a couple months.

[Mkf411]

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as far as i am concerned you can't go wrong with a soldano. I have one and love mine, but i wonder what it will be like in an apartment in a couple months.

Too loud probably. I think the Atomic 1x12 is 16 watts. Which model do you have?

[Gearjoneser]

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I've seen them, but never plugged into it. For that kinda money, it seems like more of a luxury toy than a useful tool. I'd buy a Vox Tonelab before I'd buy a Z.Vex amp.
Love their pedals, tho.

[mrfjones]

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Too loud probably. I think the Atomic 1x12 is 16 watts. Which model do you have?

mine is the astroverb which is 20 watts but sounds good even at low volumes. so we will see if i can keep it quiet enough