Dr. Z Maz 18 Jr Reverb Head - Surf Green w/ Tan Grill
- DESCRIPTION
The Dr Z Maz 18 Jr is easily one of the most desired amplifiers in the boutique amp world! Like all Dr. Z amps, it's all tube, all handwired and completely made right here in the USA!
First, if you are worried about the Maz 18 being only 18 watts, don't be. We're talking about 18 watts of all tube driven, class A, point to point hand-wired watts of Dr. Z tone! One of the features of the Maz 18 is it's ability to hang with a typical drummer when cranked yet because of it's lower wattage rating, it can still produce that full plate voltage tone in lower volume situations where it needs to be mic'ed. A perfect amp for studio or live use.
So how about the tone? Well, we like to place this amp as 80% modded Vox AC, and 20% Marshall Plexi. We love old Vox amps, but have often felt they are a little too "brilliant". The Maz addresses this by being a touch warmer at the top, but don't get us wrong. The top end is still there, but just not as much as the "ice picky" Vox amps of the 60's. The Maz still retains that wonderful mid range growl and punch you get from EL84s, so I wouldn't say there's a lot of tube compression going on. The Maz is a responsive amp, so you'll find you get back what you put into it. It's also important to note the Maz 18 plays very well with pedals. This isn't always so easy for an amp builder to accomplish on an old school hand-wired guitar amp, but Dr. Z must have it figured out since essentially all his amps are knowN for being very pedal friendly. For more tone info, feel free to call us. Like we mentioned earlier, we really know these amps! Also, check out our detailed DR. Z MAZ BUYERS GUIDE. Lot's of great info there!
The front panel features Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Master, and the ever versatile Cut control. Think of the Cut as a tone knob for the output tubes. That may or may not make much sense, but take our word for it. It's quite a powerful control!
The back panel features 4, 8 and 16 ohm speaker outs. An effects loop is standard, as is the EQ Tone Bypass (previously a popular factory mod).
Specs:
Many Configurations and Colors of the Maz 18 Jr Reverb are Available! CLICK HERE to see them all
Check out our DR. Z MAZ BUYERS GUIDE here: DR. Z MAZ BUYERS GUIDE
Extra Stuff:
Amp too loud? Read our article: Guitar Amp Attenuators
Need a cover for your Dr. Z Amp?: Dr. Z Amplifier Accessories
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First, if you are worried about the Maz 18 being only 18 watts, don't be. We're talking about 18 watts of all tube driven, class A, point to point hand-wired watts of Dr. Z tone! One of the features of the Maz 18 is it's ability to hang with a typical drummer when cranked yet because of it's lower wattage rating, it can still produce that full plate voltage tone in lower volume situations where it needs to be mic'ed. A perfect amp for studio or live use.
So how about the tone? Well, we like to place this amp as 80% modded Vox AC, and 20% Marshall Plexi. We love old Vox amps, but have often felt they are a little too "brilliant". The Maz addresses this by being a touch warmer at the top, but don't get us wrong. The top end is still there, but just not as much as the "ice picky" Vox amps of the 60's. The Maz still retains that wonderful mid range growl and punch you get from EL84s, so I wouldn't say there's a lot of tube compression going on. The Maz is a responsive amp, so you'll find you get back what you put into it. It's also important to note the Maz 18 plays very well with pedals. This isn't always so easy for an amp builder to accomplish on an old school hand-wired guitar amp, but Dr. Z must have it figured out since essentially all his amps are knowN for being very pedal friendly. For more tone info, feel free to call us. Like we mentioned earlier, we really know these amps! Also, check out our detailed DR. Z MAZ BUYERS GUIDE. Lot's of great info there!
The front panel features Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Master, and the ever versatile Cut control. Think of the Cut as a tone knob for the output tubes. That may or may not make much sense, but take our word for it. It's quite a powerful control!
The back panel features 4, 8 and 16 ohm speaker outs. An effects loop is standard, as is the EQ Tone Bypass (previously a popular factory mod).
Specs:
| Construction | All Tube, All Hand-Wired, ALL USA MADE! |
| Power Output | 18 *LOUD* Watts |
| Output Tubes | 2 x EL84 (cathode biased) |
| Preamp Tubes | 4 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AT7 |
| Rectifier | Tube - 5AR4 |
| Controls | Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Cut, Master Volume, and Reverb |
| Features | FX Loop, Footswitchable EQ Bypass (footswitch included), Tube Reverb |
| Configuration | Head, 1x12, 1x12 Studio, 2x10, 2x12 - And we sell 'em all! |
| Head Dims & Weight |
19" Wide x 9.75" High x 9.5" Deep - 22 lbs. |
| 1x12 Studio Combo |
19.25" Wide x 19.5" High x 10.5" Depth - 42 lbs |
| 1x12 Dims & Weight |
23" Wide x 20 1/8" High x 10" Depth - 47 lbs |
| 1x12 Speaker Configs |
12" Celestion G12H-30 (other speakers available) |
| 2x10 Dims & Weight |
23" Wide x 20 1/8" High x 10" Depth - 49 lbs |
| 2x10 Speaker Config |
2x10" Dr. Z Custom Speakers (optional Red Fang AlNiCos +$139 ea) |
| 2x12 Dims & Weight |
27.5" Wide x 22 1/8" High x 10" Depth - 65 lbs |
| 2x12 Speaker Config |
2x12" Celestion G12H Speakers (Many options - See listings) |
Many Configurations and Colors of the Maz 18 Jr Reverb are Available! CLICK HERE to see them all
Check out our DR. Z MAZ BUYERS GUIDE here: DR. Z MAZ BUYERS GUIDE
Extra Stuff:
Amp too loud? Read our article: Guitar Amp Attenuators
Need a cover for your Dr. Z Amp?: Dr. Z Amplifier Accessories
Read from our Dr. Z FAQ
Sign up for our Dr. Z Newsletter
