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DR Z Amplification CAZ-45 | Head - Black w/Salt & Pepper Grill
Hybrid Tube/Solid State 45 Watt Amp - Collaboration With Carol Ann Amps - Hand-Wired In Ohio, USA
Presenting the revolutionary DR Z CAZ-45 amplifier - a triumph of modern tonal mastery. A collaborative marvel between Dr. Z and Carol Ann Amps' Alan Phillips, the CAZ-45 redefines high gain. Meticulously handcrafted, its single channel design responds to your touch, pick attack, and guitar volume. The innovative Sensitivity control, Aggression parameter, and iconic Level feature empower your sonic journey. Unleash soaring gain or crystalline clarity with a twist of the knob. Whether practising at home or commanding the stage, the CAZ-45 ensures unwavering tone, infinite sustain, and boundless artistry. This isn't just an amp; it's your key to unparalleled musical expression.
"It was an honour to get the call from Mike to help out with the design of this amplifier. We have been friends in the same business for a long time and share a lot of the same views. The idea was right up my alley and coming up with schematic design was very easy and natural. I asked Mike to use only the components he currently uses in his amplifiers, keeping as much of the Dr. Z DNA in there as possible. What actually blew me away was how good even the first prototype sounded. I had lived under a rock thinking only I could create an amp with the characteristic Carol Ann overdrive tone. Apparently I was very wrong! Not only did it sound right, it felt incredible. Tight and together with incredible dynamics, yet bouncy and, to be honest, easier to play than a Carol Ann.
People talk about clean to mean through the guitars volume control like its a cliché. On this amp its a fact, at any volume level, too. We went though a couple of iterations including fitting a really great tube FX loop and adapting the master volume circuit in to something that I would never have thought of. The last prototype I didn't even open up to tweak, I just played and played and thought to myself, I would have no problem shipping this out to any customer.' " - Alan Phillips, owner of Carol Ann Amps
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Introducing the DR Z CAZ-45, a groundbreaking leap forward in high-gain amplifier technology that is destined to redefine your sonic journey. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and crafted by the mastermind Dr. Z himself, in collaboration with the ingenious Alan Phillips of Carol Ann Amps, the CAZ-45 represents a triumph of modern engineering and timeless craftsmanship. This isn't just an amplifier; it's a symphony of innovation and passion.
Dr. Z, renowned for his commitment to preserving touch dynamics, tonal versatility, and the artistry of hand-wired craftsmanship, embarked on a bold quest to create a high-gain amp like no other. Teaming up with Alan Phillips, a luminary in the world of amplifier design, a circuit was painstakingly drawn from the ground up. This collaboration sparked a year-long odyssey of prototyping, relentless refinement, and a transcontinental exchange of ideas. The result? A masterpiece that not only boasts unprecedented gain but also exudes unparalleled responsiveness to your playing dynamics, ensuring an exhilarating experience at any volume level.
This isn't just another rendition of the classics; it's a fresh canvas of innovation. Rejecting the notion of rehashing vintage designs, Dr. Z and Alan embarked on a visionary journey. They converged on a single-channel design that thrives on the interplay between your hands, your pick attack, and your guitar's volume knob—a triumphant fusion of tradition and modernity. And the controls? A testament to their shared genius. Alongside the gain knob and the ubiquitous EQ, the CAZ-45 boasts a variable Sensitivity control, fine-tuning the amp's front end to harmonize with your choice of guitar and pickup. This is versatility redefined, allowing pristine clarity with high-output pickups or a thicker, sustain-rich tonality with low-wound single coils.
Venture further down the CAZ-45's control panel, and you'll discover the Aggression control—a revelation in tonal sculpting. This ingenious feature introduces overdrive through the distinctive cathode-biased, 6L6-based power section. The Aggression control unlocks new harmonic dimensions, tightening the low-end and focusing the highs to slice through mixes with surgical precision. Tame it for Alan's signature warm and smooth overdrive or crank it for Dr. Z's recommended percussive grind; more gain than you'll know what to do with! This isn't just about distortion; it's about a harmonious marriage of power and finesse.
Overflowing with gain yet seeking the perfect balance, the CAZ-45 incorporates a hand-wired architecture that defies convention. Addressing modern guitarists' needs, Alan's tube-driven effects loop opens up a universe of sonic experimentation. Dr. Z's celebrated Level control, a hallmark of amplifiers like the CURE and JETTA, becomes your volume companion, ensuring crystal-clear sustain and crushing gain, no matter the volume setting. From your quietest moments of contemplation to the grandest stages, your sound remains resolute, rich, and dynamically responsive.
Elevate your sonic narrative with the DR Z CAZ-45, a testament to collaboration, innovation, and unbridled passion. It's not just an amplifier; it's an invitation to explore the boundaries of your musical expression.