I'm really glad to see Alan Phillips working with amps again. While I never was fortunate to own his amps, I always enjoyed his philosophy on design and tone. Hearing an amp collaboration between Alan Phillips and Dr. Z was a great way to start off the day.
@@alanphillips4851 Apologies for the late reply. I have to thank you for pursuit of excellent tone that has resulted in players creating music that helps people get through life. Musicians need tools to translate their art, and if those tools are made with integrity like your amps, I really think it has a tangible effect on how musicians are able to infuse meaning into their work. That work then helps people through difficult times. It's a wonderful cycle.
How great is that. I don't own a Dr. Z amp but I have played them. Absolutely love Carol Ann Amps. That Alan is back in Amplification in collab with Dr. Z are good news. Hope to see and hear more soon.
I’ve had my CAZ for a couple years now and have always wanted to make a demo video of it. I can’t still figure out how to achieve that due largely in part to how many amazing tones you can get out of it. It’s a do all workhorse on a stellar level. I get lost in it for hours on end. It’s a time machine really. I couldn’t get along without it now. Amazing guitar amplification achievement that will no doubt be sought after in the future once people “get it”
A "time machine," I love that, thank you! The CAZ-45 is a catch 22 for us, so many amazing tones in it, it's hard to know which to show off! It's really an amp you have to sit down with to experience it. Video demos are a fraction of the experience!
Holy smokes Dr. Z! I sure hope this isn’t a limited run. The amp is actually a collaboration between you, Alan Phillips, and the late great Ken Fischer, to be honest. I know he would be proud of you both if he was still with us. You and Alan have created a freaking masterpiece! I think I might love this even more than the Z- Wreck! Great call using the transformer that Kenny designed for you. This amp slices through the mix without being harsh or brittle at all. Also, great playing Adam! You have an awesome touch and it really highlights what this amp can do. Oh yeah, those gutshots look like art too! I’ll stop blubbering now and put something up for sale so I can buy this.
I remember Ken telling me about the "metal" amp he was trying to design around 1990 or so... but he couldn't find a decent output transformer (the bane of Ken's existence 🤣). He was going to use "8 Class A Triodes" and not use a transformer at all. Too bad it never came about... it would have peed on any Mesa, Bogner, Soldano, VHT, Metaltronix, etc. "metal" amp ever made!
Delighted to see this. I'm a big fan of you both - the OD2 and the EZG50 are two of my favorite amps ever- and it's great to see Alan work on amps again. Cheers to you both.
Wow! What a great sounding amp! I am a big fan of my beautiful red covered M-12 head, but having one of these wouldn’t bother me! Greetings from Mexico!
Interesting! Never tried a jtm45, but played through one of those Bluesbreaker reissue combos once and it was the harshest thing I've ever heard. I'm kind of with you though, like if you cranked the thing to intolerable and added gain, who knows, maybe you could get close. Volume no problem with this one though.
First, great description and enthusiasm in your presentation Doc, also great sound and tone of the amp. Your killing me Doc i'm 74,too old to buy anymore, so as great as this is i fortunately have your Maz18 junior and and EZG50, but keep up the great collaborations and designs.
I have a lot of higher end nos preamp tubes, I wonder how they would sound in this?🤔And since you don’t have to bias the power tubes, would KT66s drop in there?🤔 I think this could sound nut in my 2x12 w/a Fane F70 and a Celestion Alnico Gold🔥
I’ve compared through headphones, this amp and a Bugera 6260 come very close to each other. I knew it reminded me of something. I may have to look into one!
Dokken into Satch. Sounds amazing. Absolutely wonderful.didnt get the middle one, Aerosmith? Sorry, I'm sorry. Great Scorps jam. Going to have to figure out a way to buy one of these.
So, I just sent my Maz 18 NR to y'all to have the MKii update done. Here's my question; Is that level knob (on the CAZ-45) a post phase-inverter master volume? And if it isn't, how does that compare to the post phase-inverter master volume that will be installed in my Maz?
it is post-phase inverter, they work similarly, but are tweaked differently as they are definitely different amp circuits, so the master volume is set up accordingly. You're are going to love your MAZ master volume.
This is pretty cool. I like high Gain myself so it's really more about texture and response / EQ than it is about actual gain. The aggressiveness thing is brilliant if it can like adjust the compressiveness or the snarl. Like my two favorite amps are the JSX and 5150, and the first is very compressed and exaggerated snarl, and the 5150 has a more traditional rhythm channel with more authentic dynamics (I avoid the lead channel).
Mr Z, you have sold me on your amps. You are just the nicest guy ever and make hand made turret boards to boot!.... Only problem is I need to figure out which amp is for me... something like a nix of a classic JCM800 and Plexi 50. Well, this CAZ 45 may be the amp for me! Any suggestions? Many thanks. Peace and love.
We have just the amp for you! Check out our Dr. Z EMS! We will be doing a special presentation on it next week, but there are demos online. Keep your eyes peeled for a special in-depth presentation on the EMS and subscribe to this channel to get notified when it's released!
2:20 ME: O how I wish I knew what frequencies were "sculpted" out! Alan: if I tell you I'll have to kill you! {just joking of course,,,,,} ,this amp design and production = grand slam out the park touchdown!!! ; P > Blessings for your zeal, efforts, dedication and love of tone!!!
I'm really glad to see Alan Phillips working with amps again. While I never was fortunate to own his amps, I always enjoyed his philosophy on design and tone. Hearing an amp collaboration between Alan Phillips and Dr. Z was a great way to start off the day.
Thank you for your kind words. Really appreciated, truly.
@@alanphillips4851 Apologies for the late reply. I have to thank you for pursuit of excellent tone that has resulted in players creating music that helps people get through life. Musicians need tools to translate their art, and if those tools are made with integrity like your amps, I really think it has a tangible effect on how musicians are able to infuse meaning into their work. That work then helps people through difficult times. It's a wonderful cycle.
It's always great when the amp designers talk and explain in details about the product launching. Keep doing what you guys are doing. 👍
How great is that. I don't own a Dr. Z amp but I have played them. Absolutely love Carol Ann Amps. That Alan is back in Amplification in collab with Dr. Z are good news.
Hope to see and hear more soon.
I’ve had my CAZ for a couple years now and have always wanted to make a demo video of it. I can’t still figure out how to achieve that due largely in part to how many amazing tones you can get out of it. It’s a do all workhorse on a stellar level. I get lost in it for hours on end. It’s a time machine really. I couldn’t get along without it now. Amazing guitar amplification achievement that will no doubt be sought after in the future once people “get it”
A "time machine," I love that, thank you! The CAZ-45 is a catch 22 for us, so many amazing tones in it, it's hard to know which to show off! It's really an amp you have to sit down with to experience it. Video demos are a fraction of the experience!
Doc! You and Alan have truly outdone yourselves here! Wow that sounds amazing. Can’t wait to purchase!!!!!
Holy smokes Dr. Z! I sure hope this isn’t a limited run. The amp is actually a collaboration between you, Alan Phillips, and the late great Ken Fischer, to be honest. I know he would be proud of you both if he was still with us. You and Alan have created a freaking masterpiece! I think I might love this even more than the Z- Wreck! Great call using the transformer that Kenny designed for you. This amp slices through the mix without being harsh or brittle at all.
Also, great playing Adam! You have an awesome touch and it really highlights what this amp can do.
Oh yeah, those gutshots look like art too!
I’ll stop blubbering now and put something up for sale so I can buy this.
Guess that'll be either your soul or first born.. :)
Yes, Ken designed the 6L6 output transformer, the same that's in the EZG. No, this is not a limited run, it's a full production model.
@@DrZAmplification 🤘 awesome!
Thank you Jerry for your kind words.
I remember Ken telling me about the "metal" amp he was trying to design around 1990 or so... but he couldn't find a decent output transformer (the bane of Ken's existence 🤣). He was going to use "8 Class A Triodes" and not use a transformer at all. Too bad it never came about... it would have peed on any Mesa, Bogner, Soldano, VHT, Metaltronix, etc. "metal" amp ever made!
Alan Phillips is a fucking legend and a hell of a good bloke. Thankyou for taking the time to work with him.
it's our pleasure
Looking good in the new shades Dr.
🤠🎸🤟
Delighted to see this. I'm a big fan of you both - the OD2 and the EZG50 are two of my favorite amps ever- and it's great to see Alan work on amps again. Cheers to you both.
What a beautiful amp.
Asthetically, in the room, it's really quite stunning. It's some weird combo of really classy and scary at the same time. ;)
Keep on innovating!!!
DR Z and Alan Philips have created a gem of of an amp!
Really dig the new glasses Doc! The amp is awesome also. Can’t wait to play one.
Sounds incredible!
Always great information.
Amazing sounding amp!
At last. I have been waiting for a video from Dr Z for a long time. Keep it up.
Wow! What a great sounding amp! I am a big fan of my beautiful red covered M-12 head, but having one of these wouldn’t bother me! Greetings from Mexico!
Great sounding amp. It kinda reminds me of a Marshall Bluesbreaker tone or JTM 45 with a boost added. :)
Interesting! Never tried a jtm45, but played through one of those Bluesbreaker reissue combos once and it was the harshest thing I've ever heard. I'm kind of with you though, like if you cranked the thing to intolerable and added gain, who knows, maybe you could get close. Volume no problem with this one though.
@@AdamGotheridge this amp sounds incredible though, I definitely see one in my amp collection in the future. 🤘
First, great description and enthusiasm in your presentation Doc, also great sound and tone of the amp. Your killing me Doc i'm 74,too old to buy anymore, so as great as this is i fortunately have your Maz18 junior and and EZG50, but keep up the great collaborations and designs.
Keep playing Johnny!
DAMMIT Z! I'm broke cut it out... killer sounds great!
Someones been watching Doug Demuro videos
I enjoy anything with the TJB in it. Thank you.
This is going to be a cool Collab!! Always thought CA amps were great wish I could've owned one.
That's a great sounding amp!
Love that Scorpions jam too. yeah .
NICE!
I have a lot of higher end nos preamp tubes, I wonder how they would sound in this?🤔And since you don’t have to bias the power tubes, would KT66s drop in there?🤔 I think this could sound nut in my 2x12 w/a Fane F70 and a Celestion Alnico Gold🔥
+1 to the guitar player for the Rick Beato Everything Music t-shirt.
Sounds incredible!
When will she hit stores?
Nov. 16th it will be in stock, but not for long, so call your dealer now to pre-order!
@@DrZAmplification Roger that! Thank you, Sir!
8:19 shred! Kick booty. OMG yes! oh yes. Super sound! Sounds a little George Lynch-ish?
Sounds Killer! Starting @ 8:20
How much is it - $9999?
$2500 for a head. When it comes to hand wired top of the line amps, Z amps are usually quite a bit lower in price.
@@JohnDoe-xr5is
I was just joking - I saw some in the Sweetwater catalog and they were pretty damn expensive for a basic one channel tube amp.
I’ve compared through headphones, this amp and a Bugera 6260 come very close to each other. I knew it reminded me of something. I may have to look into one!
Level, sensitivity and “agression” settings seem like very useful features 😳. Recognised a bit of Satriani in the demo 🤓
They are! Sensitivity, gain, and aggression take the amp all over the place tonally. Level basically has no tone and just controls output level.
Dokken into Satch. Sounds amazing. Absolutely wonderful.didnt get the middle one, Aerosmith? Sorry, I'm sorry. Great Scorps jam. Going to have to figure out a way to buy one of these.
@@saltpeter7429 Drop D thing was Scorps too. It's a great amp. Thanks!
So, I just sent my Maz 18 NR to y'all to have the MKii update done. Here's my question; Is that level knob (on the CAZ-45) a post phase-inverter master volume? And if it isn't, how does that compare to the post phase-inverter master volume that will be installed in my Maz?
it is post-phase inverter, they work similarly, but are tweaked differently as they are definitely different amp circuits, so the master volume is set up accordingly. You're are going to love your MAZ master volume.
@@DrZAmplification Sweet! Thanks for the info!!
This is pretty cool. I like high Gain myself so it's really more about texture and response / EQ than it is about actual gain. The aggressiveness thing is brilliant if it can like adjust the compressiveness or the snarl. Like my two favorite amps are the JSX and 5150, and the first is very compressed and exaggerated snarl, and the 5150 has a more traditional rhythm channel with more authentic dynamics (I avoid the lead channel).
Mr Z, you have sold me on your amps. You are just the nicest guy ever and make hand made turret boards to boot!.... Only problem is I need to figure out which amp is for me... something like a nix of a classic JCM800 and Plexi 50. Well, this CAZ 45 may be the amp for me! Any suggestions? Many thanks. Peace and love.
We have just the amp for you! Check out our Dr. Z EMS! We will be doing a special presentation on it next week, but there are demos online. Keep your eyes peeled for a special in-depth presentation on the EMS and subscribe to this channel to get notified when it's released!
Very nice, is it hand wired? Or PCB?
Absolutely all hand wired. You can see gut shots about a 1/3rd of the way in.
This amp sounds awesome......I love the cathode bias 6L6 thing👍.....really warms/softens things up a bit. Is the CAZ45 wired in Triode?
No, just pentode wiring. Yes, cathode biasing 6L6 smooths the often brittle top end of the 6L6 yet retains all the detail and clarity.
2:20 ME: O how I wish I knew what frequencies were "sculpted" out! Alan: if I tell you I'll have to kill you! {just joking of course,,,,,} ,this amp design and production = grand slam out the park touchdown!!! ; P > Blessings for your zeal, efforts, dedication and love of tone!!!