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 Carmen
Ghia
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"This
is an amp no studio should be without" - -Dr. Z
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General
Info
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 At
first glance, the Carmen Ghia looks rather, well, modest.
This is why this amp leaves so many people floored from the first
note. Clean notes come out with a warmth, complexity, and sustain
like one has never heard from such a small amp. Every note has a
hugeness to it that seems far beyond an 18 watt head. All this comes
before the amp really starts to sing. As you turn the Volume
clockwise, the fun factor increases. The big clean notes get even
BIGGER than they were before. Sustain becomes as smooth and musical
as you have ever heard it. Notes seem to sing forever. This is an
incredibly fun amp, and you'll have trouble putting your guitar
down. The Carmen Ghia interacts with the player because
the player can feel the power tube distortion.
This amp is
becoming a favorite in recording studios around the world. It's
also a great little amp for small clubs. While many other small
amps have trouble cutting through the mix and have a rather flatulent
low end, your Dr. Z Carmen Ghia will cut through the mix,
always tightly and musically.
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Specifications
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Power Output:
18 Watts
Output Tubes: 2 - EL-84
Preamp Tubes:1-5751, 1-12ax7
Rectifier: 1 - 5Y3
Controls: Volume, Tone. What more do you need?
Configurations: Head, 1-12 Combo, 2-10 Combo.
Colors: Black. Other custom wood finishes are available.
Dimensions and Weight:
Head: 17 1/2" W, 9" H, 9 1/2" D; 18 lbs.
1-12 and 2-10 combo: 23" W, 20 1/8" H, 10" D; 47 lbs.
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Comments
from Dr. Z
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"Don't let the low price fool you, this hand built amp contains
some of the most original designs ever used in a guitar amp. From
it's unique single tone control, which makes finding the sweet spot
for any guitar a snap, to its Conjuctive Filter and fixed DC biased
phase inverter, you won't see many of these features in other amps.
The Ghia maintains
the tightest, most focused output distortion of any amp on the market.
You cannot find a better built or sounding amp for twice it's price.
Maybe that's why there's no other amps in its class being made today."
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Reviews
and Comments
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Guitar Buyer magazine provided us with a great review of the Carmen Ghia.
Click the logo below
to see what our Friends at ToneFrenzy.com
had to say about the Carmen Ghia
Also, check out the following
comments taken from Harmony
Central reviews:
"..This
amp doesn't need anything at all. Don't mess with something that's
already perfect..." read
more
"...I
been doin' this for 25 years... this is the best blues rig for the
buck..." read
more
"...It's
doubtful that you will ever find a better guy to deal with than
Z in any business..." read
more
"...I
played through it for about ten hours with a G&L Legacy the
first day I got it. Every time I thought the sound couldn't get
any better I'd tweak the tone knob or switch pickups and be blown
away again..." read
more
"...This
is the sort of amp that one plans to keep for a long time..."
read
more
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Sound
Clips
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Our Japanese Dealer, Prosound Communications,
has added a video interview with Dean Parks to their web site. The
Reality Web Video part 2 includes a segment where Dean demonstrates
his Carmen Ghia. Check it out!
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drzamps.com
April 2008
What's New:
New Forum for
Dr. Z Amps. Your place to discuss all things Dr. Z!
Click here to visit the forum.
Now Available to Order: The EZG-50
is here!!!
New Review from Guitar Buyer Magazine
of the Carmen
Ghia, Maz18 NR, and Route66.
New For 2007: The Mazerati
GT , Tons of touch dynamics and LOUD!
New For 2007: The Mini
Z Head with built-in attenuator. Start at 5watt and attenuate
down to High Gain tones at whisper levels.
Z-GEAR Hats and Shirts
are available now!
Guitar Player magazine reviews
the Airbrake in the May 2004 issue.
Read the review here.
Guitar Player magazine reviews
the Mazerati and Z-28
in the March 2004 issue. Read the review here.
Guitar Magazine (UK) reviewed
the Z28 in May 2004. Read the review here.
Our Japanese Dealer, Prosound Communications,
has added a video interview with Dean Parks to their web site. The
Reality Web Video part 2 includes a segment where Dean demonstrates
his Carmen Ghia. Check it out!
Other Cool
Stuff:
Willcutt Guitars has a new "Dr.
Z factory tour on their website...click
here to take the tour!
Amp Covers:
Check out www.studioslips.com
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compact amp stand?
Check out www.standback.net
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