DR Z CAZ 45 DEMO 2023

[@mikezaite1335]

You out did yourself with this demo Adam. Showing all the CAZ 45 controls and how they interact while playing a great groove. Thank you so much for taking the time to demo this very vertical amp. Great production and as always excellent playing.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Too kind! Much thanks back at you for you for making all these really wonderful and very special amplifiers. 🙏

[@joerockhead7747]

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing! Also, I see 4 pairs of glasses on your desk lol

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks, and thanks for watching. Yes, I have Zenni glasses all over the place. Some of the ones from 7 years ago still work great, like a reader prescription later works for computer, stuff like that. Such is getting old I guess.

[@BradRocker]

Sounds wicked.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks! 🙏

[@tomolewine5743]

Adam, this is absolutely the best CAZ 45 demo available. I've enjoyed this so much, thank you. I'm so thankful I own a CAZ, particularly since they are not being made anymore. Another masterpiece from DR Z!

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks! 🙏I think I have 5 that are no longer made, but they will far outlast me, so there's that! 🤪

[@blonderider2650]

Great presentation and the sound is awesome! 👌👌👌TY, Adam! 🤘🎸🎸🎸🤘😎

[@hkguitar1984]

Great demo Adam. I really like the format you're using, you've covered all the bases for sure. Thanks for all the great content Sir.

[@AdamGotheridge]

No, thank you! 🙏

[@hkguitar1984]

@@AdamGotheridge 👍😉

[@Glockoma]

I was very discerning when it came to selecting an amp/cab combo that could handle nearly anything I threw at it and went all in on the Caz w/ matched Z cab. I wish it had more of a spotlight against the competition out there, but it’s a true pleasure to witness your chops at the top of any KZbin search. Lucky to have found you and ultimately solidifying my investment. Thanks for the inspiration, my friend. Edit: It would be awesome if you could compare the Caz to the more mainstream options to see how it stacks up in a “head-to-head” (pun intended).

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks for the truly kind words! 🙏 A comparison video would be pretty hard, like it's not just the sound, but how they react to how you play. I tried to show some of that with picking volume, like this amp is quite different from a lot of my others, but those things are pretty hard to express in a video. I basically hoped that people would get a good idea if this would be right or wrong for them with this video. Thanks again!

[@eddiecrews5128]

That’s badass brother

[@AdamGotheridge]

🙏🙏🙏

[@johnnytruck2009]

Honestly,, What a kick ass demo. You did Dr Z a solid with this demo.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks! It's a cool amp and I did my best to present it just as it is.

[@brianvallis8604]

Adam, I really enjoyed this demo. I have been wanting to acquire a CAZ but that requires selling my Maz 38. Thanks for putting the time in to do this demo it helps a lot. Great vibe on the video as well!

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks Brian! You can't get rid of the Maz though. 😁

[@riverstone5994]

This is exactly what I was after thanks Adam 🙏

[@AdamGotheridge]

No, thank you, and glad you found it helpful!

[@bob70drum62]

Adam you are the magician of sound, congratulations for this great video !!!

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks Bob! How's your hip doing?

[@bob70drum62]

The operation went well, I can walk again, with crutches, the surgeon thinks I could play again in a month, without forcing like a drunk!!!@@AdamGotheridge

[@AdamGotheridge]

@@bob70drum62 That's awesome! Take your time with it. I guess you can work on rudiments with a practice pad or something and you might learn a few new tricks too! Glad to hear it.

[@dianefosterdraper6183]

Sounds badass as usual my friend!

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks! 😊

[@johnnytruck2009]

I had the whole set cab and amp in my cart. Just as I was press purchase. Me and my wife ended buying the house of our dreams. Now I am revisiting Dr Z amps. Kick ass playing brother!! Tnx

[@AdamGotheridge]

Houses are a little more important than guitar amps. 😉 Congrats on that! I firmly feel that if you like what you hear in this video or my other caz demos, you'll love the amp. 🙏

[@JoePerkinsMusic]

Not normally into higher gain modern-voiced amps, but this sounds epic! Amazing soloing too mate 👍

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks Mate! 🙏

[@countzero5150]

I tried one that is used with the 2x12 at my local shop. Very cool amp, sounds great. There's some interesting things going on under the hood, I'd love to get my grubby little hands on a schematic.

[@AdamGotheridge]

I think it's a really cool amp and doesn't really sound like anything else to me. Regarding the 2x12 you tried it with, I've had good results with everything from 1x12 open back to 4x12. Kind of very forgiving that way to get a decent sound. Regarding the schematic, I know Z kind of hates sending those out. There's an interesting video that came out today on Tim Pierce's channel regarding a Dumble amp where part of the agreement to purchasing the amp was that you would never sell the amp or allow it to be copied. It's worth a look for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@AdamGotheridge]

One other point. In general, when Z releases an amp for production, he has a reference copy of the amp which he keeps for well, reference. Kind of like the schematic and component list isn't really the whole story, so he wants to be able to dial up the original creation at some point in the future so that if he has to make others, he can gauge them sonically against a reference point. That holds true even for amps that he "discontinues".

[@countzero5150]

@AdamGotheridge I just like to have a schematic because I want to be able to repair and mod my amps myself without relying on a manufacturers (often abysmal) warranty service. Big manufacturers really don't need one if they want to copy an amp. If say bugera decided to copy it, they would just buy one, reverse engineer it and make their own schematic. Wanting to see this specific schematic really has no purpose except to satiate my own curiosity because it's so different. I believe they said it was a completely original design, not based on an existing amp.

[@AdamGotheridge]

@@countzero5150 I get it, and more power to you to be able to do that and understand that stuff. I'm just glad I turn on an amp and it works. 🙂

[@GuitarSoloReactions]

nice playing Adam.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks Brian! 😊🙏

[@saragotheridge]

Love it Adman!

[@vikingmike8139]

Extreme Texas Tone, as in ZZ Top.

[@okaytastic6691]

Very Eliminator era huh

[@A-SURE-THING-BAND]

Hey Adam, how nice is that?! The attack of picking, we all know this, but the range is amazing man. I love Dr Z amps man. So much versatility. The presence control alone has so much range when you combine that with the tone controls and attack....wow. And what is this new space with so much natural light?? I know it's up stairs but really nice to have that and the dungeon studio as well. Love this demo.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Thanks! 😁Yes, the natural light, good for the soul. Back bedroom, has windows to the back and creek side. I figured I could take some spare stuff, put it in that rack, and have a pretty efficient work area. There are 3 amps in that rack, and the top one I can flip out easily. All within easy reach and eyesight which is really helpful. Room sounds terrible, so mostly using headphones. The monitors work ok if I keep the volume super low and close. Louder or farther away, the room acoustics really mess with the sound. It's where I do my normal day job too (if not in the garage). I'll probably move out to the new shed for work when it gets nice out. It has windows looking across the back yard and a workbench right there. Lots of light and fresh air. Farther from the street so the cars aren't as annoying too. It's big too, 16'x36'. Lucky and blessed to have all these options. 🙏

[@A-SURE-THING-BAND]

@@AdamGotheridge Ah got it, that sounds great! Enjoy the space and I agree natural light, have to make a trade off with room sound. thanks for a great demo!

[@cemetarygates2800]

Sounded good in San Antonio Adam.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Cemetery gates! Wonderful to hear from you. 😊 And glad it sounded ok way down there. Hope all is well! 🙏

[@wethepeoplelgb2167]

Other than the metronome, sounds like another good Z. I prefer cranking Z amps and get those powertubes Talking. In the studio my DrZwreck jr kills it!

[@AdamGotheridge]

Me too with my other z's.

[@riverstone5994]

Do you reckon it does Metal / heavy stuff Adam?

[@AdamGotheridge]

I don't see why not. I'm using pretty low output pickups here, fwiw.

[@cragginshred]

How does this gain differ from a boosted Maz gain? Sounds killer! Also are those eq bypass pedals for Maz passive or do they need a power supply?

[@AdamGotheridge]

They are extremely different animals, and I'm not really sure how to explain it. In general, maz is more bitey, caz is smoother and more refined. In general the caz is more compressed volume wise. The eq bypass pedals are passive, but you need power to show the led status of the switch. You can do that with a battery or a 9v dc source like a pedal., but it only effects the led. And thanks! It's a cool amp capable of kinds of gain sounds from light to heavy.

[@cragginshred]

@@AdamGotheridge Thanks dude, band practice tonight with Maz! Appreciate your replies!

[@AdamGotheridge]

@@cragginshred Please let us know how you get on with the maz!

[@cragginshred]

@@AdamGotheridge way dark compared to my pink taco v2, The new voicing seems to have killed the upper mids. Higher I brought the gain the darker it got 🤔

[@AdamGotheridge]

@@cragginshred You know what's funny about this stuff is that everyone hears things differently. Most everyone if they have a comment on that would say the maz is a pretty bright amp. What speakers/cab were you using with it. Remember that I have both the maz18nr2 and the pink taco 2, so I have some reference. I could also ask what pedals were you using (if any), were you using the loop, etc. Thanks