Keith7940236 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Has anyone played one of these? I recently purchased an used Princeton, but decided to return it. My intention was to get a smaller clean amp to take with me. I didn't feel good about having in the car with the cold weather and the constant bouncing and vibration. I sold my Minibrute because I didn't like the "muddiness" of it, even after installing a new Weber Blue Dog.. With a new Henriksen going for near $1,000.00, these can be had for $549.00. I don't need the modeling of the Cube, thought this may be a good option. Any opinions are appreciated. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have a ZT Lunchbox and a ZT Lunchbox Jr. The Lunchbox is a very clean sounding amp. It manages to sound clean without sounding sterile. It reminds me of the old Polytone amps. I know someone that has a Club. It sounds exactly as I'd expect it to: similar to the Lunchbox but more open sounding with the 12" speaker. The Jr. has a tendency to distort easily. It's great for rock. But the Lunchbox and the Club can easily handle jazz, country, rock, or whatever you can throw at it. I have no problems recommending ZT amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Sounds like we're looking for the same stuff. I want a small, portable clean, loud amp that takes pedals well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Sounds like we're looking for the same stuff. I want a small, portable clean, loud amp that takes pedals well... Then you want a ZT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Thanks PK, that's what I was interested in hearing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBaruth Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I know a guy who can sell you an American-made tube amp combo for $500. I'd rather have that than a Chinese ZT. Just my two cents. http://www.tubeampfactory.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I know a guy who can sell you an American-made tube amp combo for $500. I'd rather have that than a Chinese ZT. Just my two cents. http://www.tubeampfactory.com/ Cool site Jack, which do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBaruth Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Cool site Jack, which do you have? All of 'em. Pretty much. I bought the first amp they ever sold and I've bought the new ones as he comes up with them. The smallest one I played in church for a year, sometimes accidentally leaving it on for a week at a time, and never had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 that fat boost is nice! (listened to the TAF-14 clips) I assume if you bump the volume with that fat switch on, it gets a bit dirtier? Nice stuff. Love the 112 cab too. great price, and clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 All of 'em. Pretty much. I bought the first amp they ever sold and I've bought the new ones as he comes up with them. The smallest one I played in church for a year, sometimes accidentally leaving it on for a week at a time, and never had any issues. Hmmm... Sounds like a great quality amp you have. What about noise. Is there any hiss when the volume is way up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBaruth Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hmmm... Sounds like a great quality amp you have. What about noise. Is there any hiss when the volume is way up? Nope. Feel free to come down and play one of 'em. Steiner made me a nice case for the five-watter a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesDabbler Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 My ZT lunch box is a pretty cool amp. Though I find it's better for a slightly dirty sound, all the way to harsh distortion and takes pedals well. It can get crazy loud for its size. However, playing clean I always get the solid state hummmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Nope. Feel free to come down and play one of 'em. Steiner made me a nice case for the five-watter a while back. JackBaruth was kind enough to "loan" me the amp whilst I sized it for its new clothes. That amp is WAY under priced. I had an absolute great time with it. He nearly didn't get it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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