Dr. Z Mini-Z Combo - Blackout
- DESCRIPTION
The Dr Z Mini-Z used the same circuit as the original, but this time they added a built-in attenuator to dial back the output. This allows you to use it as sort of a "master volume", yet you still get to keep the tubes running at full plate voltage for that thick sustain and rich tube harmonics that only a tube amp can give when cranked, but at lower volumes.
Now, if you're looking for clean headroom, the MiniZ is probably not going to do it for you. This little amp is meant to be used the same way you would use a old school Fender Champ. Crank it up, and let it rip! Some cleaner tones can be had by backing down the volume on both the amp and your guitar, but let's face it... That's no fun with an amp like this!
With the typical guitar, you'll start to hear it overdrive at around 9 o'clock, so it comes on early. Naturally, it'll be a little later with lower output pickups, and a touch earlier with hot. As you crank the dial it thickens up a bit as the overdrive and gain increases.
Dr. Z says: "Want a nice & crunchy rhythm tone? It's at about 10-11 o'clock. Want a nice, sustaining tone for leads? It's at high-noon. Want ZZ-Top? It's at about 2-3 o'clock. Want over the top saturation? Crank it all the way up. The amp gets both louder AND more distorted as you turn it up, so it's quite a ride. Most will find a happy setting between 12 and 2 o'clock and control the volume and tone with their guitar."
Specs:
Power Output: 5 Watts
Output Tubes: 1 x EL84
Preamp Tubes: 1 x 12AX7M
Controls: Volume, Built-In Attenuator
Head Dimensions: 17.5" W x 17" H x 10" D
Head Weight: 18 lbs
Combo Speaker: 1x10 Legend Alnico (Optional Red Fang Alnico - $139)
Combo Dimensions: 17.5" W x 17" H x 10" D
Combo Weight: 32 lbs
Configurations and Colors: The Dr Z Mini Z Amp is available in Black, Blonde, Red, and Limited Surf Green. It's also available in both head and combo form, and we stock them all.
Now, if you're looking for clean headroom, the MiniZ is probably not going to do it for you. This little amp is meant to be used the same way you would use a old school Fender Champ. Crank it up, and let it rip! Some cleaner tones can be had by backing down the volume on both the amp and your guitar, but let's face it... That's no fun with an amp like this!
With the typical guitar, you'll start to hear it overdrive at around 9 o'clock, so it comes on early. Naturally, it'll be a little later with lower output pickups, and a touch earlier with hot. As you crank the dial it thickens up a bit as the overdrive and gain increases.
Dr. Z says: "Want a nice & crunchy rhythm tone? It's at about 10-11 o'clock. Want a nice, sustaining tone for leads? It's at high-noon. Want ZZ-Top? It's at about 2-3 o'clock. Want over the top saturation? Crank it all the way up. The amp gets both louder AND more distorted as you turn it up, so it's quite a ride. Most will find a happy setting between 12 and 2 o'clock and control the volume and tone with their guitar."
Specs:
Power Output: 5 Watts
Output Tubes: 1 x EL84
Preamp Tubes: 1 x 12AX7M
Controls: Volume, Built-In Attenuator
Head Dimensions: 17.5" W x 17" H x 10" D
Head Weight: 18 lbs
Combo Speaker: 1x10 Legend Alnico (Optional Red Fang Alnico - $139)
Combo Dimensions: 17.5" W x 17" H x 10" D
Combo Weight: 32 lbs
Configurations and Colors: The Dr Z Mini Z Amp is available in Black, Blonde, Red, and Limited Surf Green. It's also available in both head and combo form, and we stock them all.
