Dr. Z Carmen Ghia

The Dr. Z Carmen Ghia is one of the most desired amps in the boutique world. This is 18 watts of all tube, point to point, hand-wired, top quality amplification!

Some people will look at the simplicity of the two knobs and 18 watt power rating and wonder if the Carmen Ghia will be able to deliver. Of course, those of us more familiar with tube amp circuitry can attest that "less is more" applies here perhaps more than any other thing in the known universe. Also, it's important to note that the Carmen Ghia was the very first amp that Dr. Z made. That was 25 years ago, and it's still one of his most popular models. No favor of the month here, or year, or even decade. It's here for good, and there's a reason for that!

The Ghia has a very usable amount of clean headroom, but as with most single volume amps, it breaks up nicely at higher settings. As the volume is increased, tones get thicker and fatter and sustain is increased. 

Power Output: 18 LOUD Watts
Tube Config: Power: 2 x EL84, Preamp: 1 x 5751, 1 x 12AX7, Rectifier: 5Y3
Controls: Volume and Tone. Yep! That's it.

  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Tuxedo
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Tuxedo
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Tuxedo
    $ 1,999.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Black Tuxedo
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Black Tuxedo
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Black Tuxedo
    $ 1,699.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Blackout
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Blackout
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Blackout
    $ 1,699.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / ZW Grill
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / ZW Grill
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / ZW Grill
    $ 1,599.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo, Blackout
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo, Blackout
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo, Blackout
    $ 1,599.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo, Blackout
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo, Blackout
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo, Blackout
    $ 1,999.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo, Black, ZW Grille
    $ 1,999.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Black / Salt & Pepper
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Black / Salt & Pepper
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head - Black / Salt & Pepper
    $ 1,699.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head, Black, ZW Grille
    $ 1,699.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / Tan
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / Tan
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / Tan
    $ 1,599.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / Salt & Pepper
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / Salt & Pepper
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo - Black / Salt & Pepper
    $ 1,599.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 2x10 Combo - Black
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 2x10 Combo - Black
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 2x10 Combo - Black
    $ 1,999.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head, Black, Tan Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head, Black, Tan Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head, Black, Tan Grille
    $ 1,699.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Black w/ Salt & Pepper
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Black w/ Salt & Pepper
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Black w/ Salt & Pepper
    $ 1,999.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Black - Tan
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Black - Tan
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x12 Lite Combo - Black - Tan
    $ 1,999.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo, Black Tuxedo
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo, Black Tuxedo
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 1x10 Combo, Black Tuxedo
    $ 1,599.00
  • TAD Tube Kit - Dr. Z Carmen Ghia
    TAD Tube Kit - Dr. Z Carmen Ghia
    TAD Tube Kit - Dr. Z Carmen Ghia
    $ 87.00
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    Harvey Reams 5A Curly Koa Valence for Dr. Z Small Heads
    Harvey Reams 5A Curly Koa Valence for Dr. Z Small Heads
    $ 169.00
  • Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 35th Anniversary 1x10 Combo
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 35th Anniversary 1x10 Combo
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 35th Anniversary 1x10 Combo
    $ 2,099.00
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    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume Head, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume Head, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume Head, Black, ZW Grille
    $ 1,799.00
  • In stock now!
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume 1x12 Combo, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume 1x12 Combo, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume 1x12 Combo, Black, ZW Grille
    $ 2,099.00
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    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume Head, 1x12 Speaker Cab, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume Head, 1x12 Speaker Cab, Black, ZW Grille
    Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Master Volume Head, 1x12 Speaker Cab, Black, ZW Grille
    $ 2,598.00