"This amp will remind you why you
wanted to play guitar in the first place..."
General
Info
After the success
of the MAZ-38, and a more than a few requests for the same tone
in a smaller package, the Doctor set off to create this little beauty.
As a result, the MAZ-18 "Junior" was born. Like most offspring,
this "chip off the old block" began to take on a personality
of its own. While the overall "sound shape" is similar
to the MAZ-38, the "Junior" has a bit more gain.
Don't
confuse the "18 Watt" with "weak and flabby"...
you'll be amazed by the definition and headroom, all the way down
to the low E... plenty of power for a single 12" speaker or
2 10" speakers (as pictured in the top photo.) you'll use this
amp in small clubs and never think about needing to mic it... Got
a larger venue? Mic it and play away, because big amp tone and soul
is all there. This would also be a great amp for jazz guitarists,
whether you're looking to replace a small blackface amp or looking
for an amp with enough complexity for fusion.
The
end result is an amp that every strat player will love, but it's
not only for strats. The "Cut" knob may be the most useful
and versitile tone shaping tool on any guitar amp. Throughout its
range, it produces a large variety of sounds to satisfy players
using all guitars for most every style of music. The "Cut"
knob is best used after the EQ is all set; turn it up for extra
edge, turn it down for a more vintage sound.
On
Tour 2003: Eric "Roscoe" Ambel is currently
on tour with Steve Earle and the Dukes in a show featuring
Steve Earle and the Dukes, Keb Mo, and Jackson Browne.
"Roscoe" is using a double MAZ 18 Jr NR (non-reverb)
setup.
Once again,
the 18 watt MAZ series is finding its way to some of the biggest
concert stages in the world, as well as small gigs and studios everywhere.
NEW!
The
MAZ 18 Junior is now available in a "NR" or non-reverb
model in all the configurations below.
"We found a need for a lower powered reverb combo and created
the MAZ Jr. It has more gain and distortion than its big brother.
Originally designed as a "grab-and-go" Studio and small
club amp, it has made its way to some of the largest stages in the
country. It's perfect combination of front end and output distortion,
wonderful 3D reverb clean tone, matched with the sweetest top end
response and tight low end has made this our most popular selling
reverb combo last year. "
Reviews
and Comments
Check out the following
comments taken from Harmony
Central reviews:
"...It
is a perfect small club amp that offers incredible tone and makes
the Electric guitar more rewarding than ever..." read
more
"...this
amp has the widest range on tones I've ever come across...."
read
more
"...It
can make any guitar/pickup combo sound good..." read
more
"...the
amp has sooooo much harmonic complexity that the Reverb is not needed
to make the amp sound good ..." read
more
Guitar Player magazine reviews
the Airbrake in the May 2004 issue.
Read the review here.
Guitar Player magazine reviews
the Mazerati and Z-28
in the March 2004 issue. Read the review here.
Guitar Magazine (UK)reviewed
the Z28 in May 2004. Read the review here.
Our Japanese Dealer, Prosound Communications,
has added a video interview with Dean Parks to their web site. The
Reality Web Video part 2 includes a segment where Dean demonstrates
his Carmen Ghia. Check it out!
Other Cool
Stuff: Willcutt Guitars has a new "Dr.
Z factory tour on their website...click
here to take the tour!
MAZ-18
Junior
Don't
confuse the "18 Watt" with "weak and flabby"...
you'll be amazed by the definition and headroom, all the way down
to the low E... plenty of power for a single 12" speaker or
2 10" speakers (as pictured in the top photo.) you'll use this
amp in small clubs and never think about needing to mic it... Got
a larger venue? Mic it and play away, because big amp tone and soul
is all there. This would also be a great amp for jazz guitarists,
whether you're looking to replace a small blackface amp or looking
for an amp with enough complexity for fusion.
The
end result is an amp that every strat player will love, but it's
not only for strats. The "Cut" knob may be the most useful
and versitile tone shaping tool on any guitar amp. Throughout its
range, it produces a large variety of sounds to satisfy players
using all guitars for most every style of music. The "Cut"
knob is best used after the EQ is all set; turn it up for extra
edge, turn it down for a more vintage sound. 
On
Tour 2003: Eric "Roscoe" Ambel is currently
on tour with Steve Earle and the Dukes in a show featuring
Steve Earle and the Dukes, Keb Mo, and Jackson Browne.
"Roscoe" is using a double MAZ 18 Jr NR (non-reverb)
setup.