Dr. Z

Dr. Z Amplification is a leading boutique valve amplifier manufacturer, celebrated for hand-wiring circuits that deliver classic American and British tones with professional reliability and exceptional dynamic response. Based in Ohio, every Dr. Z amp is built to be a responsive extension of the player's hands. The flagship model is the iconic, low-wattage Carmen Ghia, known for its simple controls and complex, harmonically rich overdrive. Other key models include the highly pedal-friendly MAZ 18 and MAZ 38 series (available in NR/Non-Reverb and Reverb versions), and the powerful, high-headroom Remedy head. Dr. Z's innovative collaborations have produced the sought-after Z Wreck Jr. and the versatile Z-28 Mk. II. Endorsed by players like Joe Walsh and Brad Paisley, a Dr. Z Carmen Ghia or MAZ 18 provides the guitarist with a meticulously crafted, durable, and highly expressive valve amp platform that excels in both the studio and on the stage.