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Dr Z Z-40 | 40 Watt Head - Blackout
All-Tube 40 Watt Amp - Hand-Wired In Ohio, USA
The Dr. Z Z-40 is a versatile 40-watt amplifier that delivers rich British-inspired tone with exceptional clarity and dynamic response. Powered by dual EL34 tubes and featuring a post-phase inverter master volume, it offers precise control over output without compromising tone. The amp includes a Metro "Zero-Loss" FX loop for seamless pedal integration, a proprietary Heyboer output transformer for enhanced headroom, and TAD Hi-Grade 12AY7 preamp tubes for a punchy, well-balanced response. A switchable rectifier mode allows players to choose between the tight, articulate feel of solid-state diode rectification or the warm, compressed character of a 5U4 tube rectifier. With a "cut" control for fine-tuning high-mid frequencies and carefully designed gain staging, the Z-40 provides everything from sparkling cleans to saturated overdrive, making it a powerful tool for players who demand both vintage character and modern flexibility.
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The Dr. Z Z-40 amplifier is a powerful and versatile 40-watt amp designed for players who want the signature British-inspired tone of the Z-80 in a more manageable format. Built around a dual EL34 power tube design, the Z-40 delivers rich harmonic content, smooth dynamics, and a broad tonal range that suits a variety of playing styles. It retains key features that made the Z-80 popular, while introducing new refinements to enhance both tone and usability.
The post-phase inverter master volume provides precise control over output levels without sacrificing tone, allowing players to achieve rich, dynamic sounds at any volume. The individually cathode-biased EL34 tubes maintain the amp's signature harmonic complexity, ensuring a full and responsive sound. For players integrating effects, the Metro "Zero-Loss" FX loop ensures seamless signal preservation, allowing pedals to function with maximum clarity and responsiveness.
A newly designed proprietary output transformer by Heyboer ensures exceptional clarity and headroom, making the Z-40 equally capable of delivering chiming clean tones or thick, articulate overdrive. The amp also features TAD Hi-Grade 12AY7 preamp tubes, a first for Dr. Z designs, which provide a balanced and punchy response across the entire frequency range. Additionally, the "bootstrap" tone stack driver circuit, adapted from the Z-80, increases bandwidth and gain, contributing to the amp's open and expressive character. A carefully adjusted negative feedback circuit reduces unwanted noise while maintaining an accurate and articulate amplification of the guitar's natural tone.
The Z-40 also introduces new performance-enhancing features, including a switchable rectifier mode. The solid-state diode rectifier setting delivers tight, clean tones with quick response, while the 5U4 tube rectifier adds natural compression, a smoother playing feel, and a more dynamic overdrive response. The inclusion of a "cut" control - a signature feature in many British-style amps - allows players to fine-tune the high-mid frequencies, optimising the amp's interaction with different guitars and pickups.
Designed to be more than just a lower-wattage version of the Z-80, the Dr. Z Z-40 is a distinct amplifier in its own right. With its blend of vintage character and modern functionality, it is an excellent choice for players seeking expressive cleans, rich harmonic overdrive, and flexible performance features.