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The Mini Z is back in action with a few tweaks. Now available as a head, or for new for 2010 as a 1x10 combo…this is the same circuit and tone many have grown to love from the original Mini Z 1x8 combo. We have added a built in attenuator! You can turn it up to get maximum output tube distortion and dial it back to apartment dweller approved levels…tons of singing sustain that you can talk over. The Mini Z will also shine on smaller gigs where volume is a concern. The Mini has dedicated 8 and 4 ohm outs for different speaker cab applications. Put on top of your favorite cab and go for it. A single EL84, a single 12AX7, 5 watts down to under 1 watt…it’s very easy to like the Mini Z.

Clean headroom? Well, this amp wasn't built to give you much of that, but cleaner tones can be achieved by rolling back the guitar volume. But, if you're like the rest of us, that'll last about 30 seconds and then you'll have the guitar on 10 and be wailing away again...

The breakup begins lightly at around 9 o'clock on the dial, and the sound gets fatter and fatter with more gain as you turn up the volume. Want a nice & crunchy rhythm tone? It's at about 10-11 o'clock. Want a nice, sustaining tone for leads? It's at high-noon. Want ZZ-top? It's at about 2-3 o'clock. Want over the top saturation? Crank it all the way up. The amp gets both louder AND more distorted as you turn it up, so it's "quite a ride." Most will find a happy setting between 12 and 2 o'clock and control the volume and tone with their guitar.

Power Output: 5 watts
Output Tube: 1 - EL84
Preamp Tube: 1 - GT-12AX7M
Controls: Volume, built-in attenuator
Configurations: Head
Colors: Black.
Dimensions and Weight:
1x10: 17 1/2” W, 17” H, 10” D; 35 lbs

"Interesting year. Released my highest powered amp (Delta 88) and lowest powered amp (Mini-Z) within a couple months of each other. Contrary to rumors on the internet, my next amp will have more features than merely an on/off switch <laughing>..."

Check out the following comments taken from Harmony Central reviews:

--It's very loud for it's size, much louder than small vintage amps (more)

--The tone is thick and complex even at low volumes (more)

drzamps.com
January 2010

What's New:
New Forum for
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New for 2009, the JAZ 20/40.

New for 2010, the Monza and 1x10 cabs and combos!

Guitar Buyer Magazine tours the Z factory

New Review from Guitar Buyer Magazine of the Carmen Ghia, Maz18 NR, and Route66.

New For 2007: The Mazerati GT , Tons of touch dynamics and LOUD!

New For 2007: The Mini Z Head with built-in attenuator. Start at 5watt and attenuate down to High Gain tones at whisper levels.

Z-GEAR Hats and Shirts are available now!

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!

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