Fourth year in a row, we're proud to say Mass St. Music was named one the Top 10 Dr. Z Amps dealers - we just love these amps! We own them, we play them and we're proud to be able to offer Dr. Z amps to you.
There really isn't much that we can say about the good Doctor's amps that would mean half as much as plugging into one, even for a minute. Utilizing unique, simple designs that are reminiscent of classic vintage amps without copying them, Dr. Z's philosophy is simple: create an amp that sounds good at all volume levels, with all types of guitars, in the studio, in the bedroom, and on stage that actually create a synergy with the player. From his smaller essential innovations like the Brake Lite Attenuator to the killer Monza amp to the meat and potatoes MAZ combos, Route 66 and Remedy Head, Z is outstanding. Every Dr. Z design we have tried is dripping with tone and soul. Crank up a Prescription head and listen as the distortion tones "dance and swirl" around every note. Or plug a hollowbody into a Dr. Z Carmen Ghia combo and hear Class A warmth and clarity at its finest. Build quality is top notch, Z's personal attention to service is outstanding, and the price is surprisingly affordable. Z builds only a few hundred amps a year, so availability is limited. To top it off, there are many cool cosmetic options to choose from with Dr. Z Amps, especially the hard wood front option and colored tolex!
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Fresh from the doc's lab is this Dr. Z M12 112 Combo Amp tailor made for pedals. This is loaded with 2 EL84 cathode biased output tubes, 1 EF86 and one 12 AX7 preamp tubes and a 5Y3 rectifier - housed in a sleek Z head. You've got 12 watts of power with clean headroom and plenty of tone.
"This M12 is absolutely incredible as a pedal platform. This is where it shines. There's definitely a hint of Prescription in this M12 too. It's not a particularly gainy amp, but does have a nice breakup around 7. Unlike the much louder Prescription and the ZWreck, the volume is still usable for most all live applications - not super quiet by any means, but not ear-splitting." - John F.
"This M12 is a pedal junkies dream amp. It absorbs any pedal's tone and sounds very natural. On the low input setting, the amp will not break up at all but if you want some dirt just switch to the hi input. Super simple to use, but like all Dr. Zs it has a complex and rich sound." - Eric P.
Don't just take our word for it, check out Premier Guitar's review of the M12 here. And check out the 110 in action in this great Gearmanndude Z M12 video from the infamous and enigmatic Gearmanndude.
$1,549.00
With a classic floating baffle design, this Dr. Z 410 Cab is just the ticket for those seeking tones similar to the 50s and 60s Fender® sound. Here in black with an open back, it's loaded with the good doctor's own proprietary ten-inch speakers and as the doc says, "Big sound awaits. This Dr. Z 410 Cab can handle any head you put on it."
$749.00
This Dr. Z Maz 18 Junior 112 Amp with Reverb is perfect for small clubs, or for larger venues when mic'd - you'll be surprised by the power, and big amp tone. Don't let 18 watts fool you, the definition and headroom on this Maz will knock your socks off. This is also a great amp for jazz players, whether you're looking to replace a small blackface amp or looking for an amp with enough complexity for fusion. The Dr. Z Maz 18 Junior 112 is versatile and gives you incredible power for a 112.
You've got Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Cut, and Master controls, with a 4,8, and 16 ohm speaker out on the back. An effects loop and Z's EQ bypass function too. The footswitchable EQ bypass gives you a perfect lead boost, effectively making this a 2 channel amp. This is all fueled by a pair of cathode biased EL84s and a 5AR4 rectifier, pushed through a Celestion G12H30 speaker.
Get great drive sounds at higher volumes or use the Lo input for cleaner humbucker sounds - with a master volume and full EQ, you can get just the tone you're after. The Doc's cut knob really brings new dimension to this too - producing a large variety of sounds to satisfy players using all guitars, for most every style of music. The Cut is best used after the EQ is set, just turn it up for some extra bite, or turn it down for a more vintage sound. No matter what your style of playing is, this Dr. Z Maz 18 Junior 112 Amp with Reverb delivers.
$1,999.00
Fresh from the doc's lab is this Dr. Z M12 Amp Head tailor made for pedals. This is loaded with 2 EL84 cathode biased output tubes, 1 EF86 and one 12 AX7 preamp tubes and a 5Y3 rectifier - housed in a sleek Z head. You've got 12 watts of power with clean headroom and plenty of tone.
"This M12 is absolutely incredible as a pedal platform. This is where it shines. There's definitely a hint of Prescription in this M12 too. It's not a particularly gainy amp, but does have a nice breakup around 7. Unlike the much louder Prescription and the ZWreck, the volume is still usable for most all live applications - not super quiet by any means, but not ear-splitting." - John F.
"This M12 is a pedal junkies dream amp. It absorbs any pedal's tone and sounds very natural. On the low input setting, the amp will not break up at all but if you want some dirt just switch to the hi input. Super simple to use, but like all Dr. Zs it has a complex and rich sound." - Eric P.
Don't just take our word for it, check out Premier Guitar's review of the M12 here. And check out the amp in action in this Dr. Z M12 Amp Head video from the good doc.
$1,299.00
One of favorite items is also available as a stand alone too - the Dr. Z Brake Lite Attenuator SA. This is the exact same innards as the installable version, but you can use it with any tube amp (up to 45 watts, 4,8, 16 ohm loads) whenever you want. Now you can insure your full-on sound at any volume -you're easily able to get the sound of your amp on 'eleven' at a volume you can play anywhere.
You can also run multiple cabs easily with the two speaker outputs here, wired in parallel. Set it on your amp, or wherever - it's got 4 half-inch rubber feet for good clearance and weighs a mere pound and a half. At the 0 setting it's fully bypassed and each click gives you more attenuation: 1=2dB, 2=5dB, 3=8dB, and 4=11dB. Note from the doc: Always use speaker cable to connect the Brake Lite SA to your speaker. When connecting a second cab you will be making a parallel load. Ex: a pair of 8 ohm cabs use the 4 ohm speaker out on your amp. Grab a high-quality Quantum SC12-3 Cable to go with and you're set, or the slightly thinner Quantum SC16-3 Cable. This Dr. Z Brake Lite Attenuator SA is a beautifully designed innovative piece of gear that makes life a little easier.
$199.00
This Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 112 is killer. Loaded with one 12" Celestion G12 Vintage 30 Speaker, this 18 watt combo is a powerhouse. Only Volume and Tone controls, but what more do you need? This amp will forever change your mind about channel switching, active EQ, dip switches and all the other bells and whistles. This amp is so cool it's ridiculous. Clean or dirty, it's great for club and studio use, and is surprisingly versatile. Extremely pedal friendly, this Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 112 is the perfect grab and go amp.
$1,449.00
This Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head is smooth, musical, and complex, with warmth and sustain that keeps on coming. No wonder this 18-watt head is one of our favorites. The good Doctor made a name for himself with this amp at his first NAMM show and it still turns heads with its fantastic clean and overdriven tones. A short signal path keeps the amp clear at high levels and the simple tone control is surprisingly versatile. It's incredibly touch sensitive and works great with any pickup, humbuckers, single-coils, P-90s... they all respond very well with this amp. And of course, this head has the looks too, here in black with a brown grille cloth. Questions about this Dr. Z Carmen Ghia Head or other Dr. Zs? Give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 or email us at for info.
$1,199.00
This Dr. Z 110 Cab, here in black with tan grille cloth, really delivers with a 75w Eminence Red Coat Ramrod 10" speaker loaded into the Doc's incredibly well built cab. It's super portable too at just 24lbs. Don't let the size of this 1x10 fool you, this rocks. Add a Z head for the ultimate or easily convert this to a combo to fit your Mini Z, or Ghia head chassis - sweet!
$449.00
This Dr. Z Maz 38 Sr. NR 112 Combo will not disappoint. Originally designed as a 310 combo for Joe Walsh, this 38-Watt combo will give you loads of clean headroom for stages of all sizes. Featuring a split-load cathode biased output section, this amp is powerful. The removal of the reverb gives you more low-end drive and richer gain than the reverb-equipped Maz. With a Z's ever-versatile 'Cut' control, the tonal options in this amp are incredible. A footswitch-able EQ bypass works as a great lead boost, and the footswitch is included. Here in black and tan, this Dr. Z Maz 38 Sr. NR 112 Combo has a 12" Celestion G12H30 speaker.
$1,949.00
Small but mighty, this Dr. Z Maz 18 Jr. NR Head packs quite the punch. Here with no reverb which actually gives you more gain and less compression. From raw and vintage to clean and chimey, this 18-watt head can be dialed up all sorts of ways. EQ includes Treble, Middle, and Bass controls, and the ever versatile 'Cut' control which is essentially a tone knob for the output tubes. Footswitch-able EQ bypass serves as the perfect lead boost. This Dr. Z Maz 18 Jr. NR Head one of the most respected amps in the good doctor's line.
$1,549.00
