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 Z-28
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"The
tone stack of the Route 66 and the sparkle of the 6V6 makes
this a great amp at any volume..." |
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General
Info
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The Z-28
is a 6V6 based amp. It utilizes the format of the Route 66, that
is, a EF-86 pre- amp, a unique Volume, Bass, and Treble full drive
tone stack, and a tube rectified power supply. The Z-28 is rated
at approximately 22 watts, so it fits under the Route
66 and the KT-45. It has
a more American type tone, which some have described as Brown Tolexed
Deluxe. The sweet sparkle of the 6V6 is ever present, along with
a smooth full distortion at a very useable volume level. I have
maintained a very tight bottom end, something that has been lacking
in some 6V6 designs. Electro-Harmonix 6V6 at a reasonable 375 Volt
plate level, I was very impressed with this tube and knew I had
to design an amp which used it.
The Z-28
is available as a head, or as a 2x10 or 4X10 combo.
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Specifications
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Power
Output:
22 Watts
Output Tubes: 2 - 6V6EH
Preamp Tubes:1-EF86, 1-5751/12AX7
Rectifier: 1 - 5AR4
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
Configurations: Head, 2x10 combo, 4x10 combo
Colors: Black, Red, Camel. Other custom wood finishes are available.
Dimensions
and Weight:
Head: 17 1/2" W, 9" H, 9 1/2" D; 18 lbs.
2-10 combo: 23" W, 20 1/8" H, 10" D; 47 lbs.
4-10 combo: 24" W, 27 3/4" H, 10" D; 69 lbs.
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Comments
from Dr. Z
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"I was
amazed at the sound of this amp when coupled to a 4X10 cab, all
the tone of a 4X10 Bassman , but "gives up the goods"
much quicker. I didn't set out to make a 4x10 combo, but this amp
just called out for it."
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Reviews
and Comments
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Guitar
Player Magazine reviewed the Z28 in their March 2004 issue.
Check out their review:
March
2004 Guitar Player Review - pdf (313 kb)
Check out the following
comments taken from Harmony
Central reviews:
"Back
it off and it's the most beautiful clean sound. Notes just bloom.
Really accentuates differences in guitars, volume and picking attack."
read
more
"With
pedals, the EF86 pre-amp permits you to drive the front end as hard
as you want without the resulting muddiness that can result when
driving other amplifiers" read
more
"If
it were stolen I would bawl like a Baby and replace it immediately
if not sooner.Just has the tone I was looking for forever."
read
more
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Sound
Clips
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drzamps.com
June 2009
What's New:
New Forum for
Dr. Z Amps. Your place to discuss all things Dr. Z!
Click here to visit the forum.
New for 2009, the JAZ 20/40.
Now Available to Order: The EZG-50
is here!!!
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!
Amp Covers:
Check out www.studioslips.com
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compact amp stand?
Check out www.standback.net
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