Review Demo - Dr. Z Z-Plus

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

I haven’t heard a amp Doc makes not sound great, dr.z amps rock! great playing John! \m/

[@Gtownblues555]

Used to see him alot growing up in DC. GREAT Player! Really enjoy your playing on these demos..

[@stingray_493]

Nice one John ... Love your playing !

[@bengalvin9932]

LOVE! the look of this DR Z and sounds killer too!

[@bifjohnson1986]

Wonder why he's plugged into the lo input?

[@justingarcia7722]

Great review and killer amp. One thing worth noting about the design inspiration, since it’s a little deeper than mentioned. Joe was using a lot of Z’s on the road but most recently the Maz 8, a single ended amp (joe, like a lot of dudes used single ended champs in the studio for grind). Joe wanted a single ended amp that could have more headroom and versatility so the Doc made a parallel single ended amp, thus in 7 watt mode you essentially have a classic single ended design and since the power amp is set up in parallel you get tons of harmonic clarity. Really clever, can’t wait to get one!

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

I bought my first single ended amp (Fuchs lucky 7) and it's bloody killer. Single el34

[@halbertking2683]

Joe Walsh is my favorite Eagle, as well.

[@stillsupro46]

Mine is a golden eagle (more wing span than a bald eagle)

[@halbertking2683]

What's better than a golden eagle? Two golden eagles.

[@ampgent]

I tried this amp at my local shop with an open mind in an attempt not to be overly impressed by the high price and “boutique” label. But it blew me away. It had a beautiful clean sound that I rarely can find, and plenty of headroom for such a small package.

[@ampgent]

Bought it!

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

Yeah it's pretty wicked hey . I'm using a single ended amp (El34) and you your sounding good when your neighbours come to check it out.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

@@ampgent what's the overdrive sound like on it , obviously the cleans are impeccable no denying that

[@ampgent]

rossco robert it doesn’t have an overdrive channel, but the boost can take it over the top with some nice tube distortion. I’ll have to get back to you on the exact quality of it because for most applications I’m playing at lower volume and using pedals.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

@@ampgent would you recommend it for some who loves clean sounds and like to play a but of rock and blues?

[@raindogtom]

Cool amp. But whats with the DRACULA LIGHTING ;)

[@trevorgwelch7412]

You did an Amazing job of interviewing Robin Trower , he is my Favourite. Try to interview Yngwie Malmsteen . Eric Clapton and ask Eric if he would play with Trower or Malmsteen ???? So Cool a Super Blues Concert to raise money for Cancer Research !!!! You Are The Best . Cheers 🥂

[@DMSProduktions]

I think Eric is too sick to perform atm sadly!

[@soundknight]

2:55 circuit probably suits an L.P.

[@Gtownblues555]

Sorry but Roy B used a Vibrolux Reverb facing backwards dimed

[@stillsupro46]

Thanks for the correction. It helps to be extra critical during any and al conversations

[@bobboitt3126]

Roy had the BEST Tele tone ever...but he had magic hands

[@silviopimentel7247]

Sounds phenomenal 👌👏

[@windmillcancersurvivor2568]

Dude is woke and from Montana! Keep giving me the good stuff. I have the fever also, just finished soldering in for the 1st time Lollar Jazzmaster pups in my Am Pro . Need to pull the neck bass side in a little but it is way 3D. John maybe do a Fender Custom Champ review, I know your busy but that would be cool from your room. Love the band equipment reviews.

[@stillsupro46]

Mr. mips Bro-heamian rhapsody, they do reviews on new stuff basically advertising really

[@imannonymous7707]

Mr. mips ya love me a tweed champ good choice

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

That's straight out bloody epic. z magic

[@slickcross]

Im debating whether to get the Z plus or the Maz 18......which one is better???

[@milliesdad8322]

Having the same dilemma. The Maz 18 seems slightly more versatile. Although, the Z plus excels in clean and upper mid American distortion. The reverb units on both are just ridiculous!

[@voxpathfinder15r]

Z plus is a single ended class A design with a twist of two 6v6 tubes in parallel, so I guess it’s really a “dual” single ended. The maz 18 is class A/B so the transformer naturally cuts out even order harmonics, and as such has a Vox long tailed phase inverter circuit, the maz 18 also has a cathode follower circuit powering the fender tone stack. I don’t know if the Z plus has a cathode follower circuit, which does impart it’s own kind of punch. Really 2 different amps. I think class A amps are more forgiving with your playing in general and can get filthier. But class a/b amps have been iconic like Marshall’s.

[@frankswildyear]

I'm in the same boat in 2020. What did you end up getting, and are you satisfied? Thanks!

[@imannonymous7707]

never seen this tele before jon.....sweeet

[@gusdupree2508]

im annonymous it's a hahn tele with a b-bender , i think

[@imannonymous7707]

gus dupree thanks never heard of hahnn but me like...thanks

[@MrTwangstaable]

Demo the their Ghia JB! Please )

[@IAmMelqus]

Dude John's so FUCKING GOOD! Not my style but fuck appreciate it

[@DeanAlexanderCoulter]

Thanks John. I seem to recall Roy used a Vibrolux on 10, speakers facing away from him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpbIc4SQbaaeosUm15s

[@megadethforlife84]

You are cool John

[@I.am_Groot]

Gotta luv a demo that has more jams than jabber!

[@caryboudas3803]

Is it just me or do a lot of Z' s sound simular?

[@milliesdad8322]

The best way I can describe the difference in Dr. Z Amps and other boutique manufacturers is that they tend to have a certain natural compression that I haven't found in other amps. You either care for it or you don't. The variability between many of his amps are subtle.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

That's what I was thinking too. This one has a bit of its own thing going on though and the new NOVA is very different

[@tomolewine5743]

Yes, they all sound very good. I have 8 of them.

[@tomolewine5743]

I'm up to 14 now.

[@imannonymous7707]

yup ur tru.......snarls like a pit bull at my postman

[@122Music1]

Low end = poooop poop poop ppoooop de poop. Mid to high end glorious. Guess u cant have the best of all worlds... Howz about no effects? Great work John B. Love yer vids. Gimme tons of headroom and 3 or 4 overdrive / distortion/ mid grind / clean boost pedals into a Clean Machine.. This stuff is for doods in studios and on stage with great engineerrs!!!

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

I doubt that very much. I gig with just my amp and guitar and it blows any setup right out of the water no effects or pedals

[@TheDogPa]

Wow, sounds like a guitar through an amp...amazing...huh?

[@raserx63]

TheDogpa A life lesson for you: Better to keep one’s mouth shut and be thought the fool than to speak and remove the doubt.

[@TheDogPa]

rex racer - so sorry, I thought it was an amp...looks like one. I'm almost positive that is a guitar.

[@gusdupree2508]

Yes an amp and guitar , you know , TOGETHER , a 192 views now on dogpa , i was kind enough to not leave a snarky comment, if only....

[@spyderlogan4992]

The lighting of this video is sorta 'spooky'. Please adjust. Thanks in advance.

[@Echo_III]

Another 29321 tube amp. Nothing new.

[@Phishboy26]

This is a Tele players amp. I would never use a Strat or Humbucker equipped guitar with this amp.

[@ampgent]

Phishboy26 hey just wondering why you would say that? I play a Telecaster most of the time, but Les Paul once in a while. Some other guy commented that he thinks the circuit might suit a Les Paul better. I just don’t know much about amps.

[@Phishboy26]

My taste in any amp is to have enough low mids to have a great full tone no matter what i play. A speaker change to tame those upper frequencies would help this amp have body.

[@ampgent]

Ok I see what you mean

[@ampgent]

Just curious what speaker you might consider for an amp like this?

[@Phishboy26]

If i owned this amp i would upgrade the speaker to a WGS British lead. It is basically a Celestion Classic Lead 80, but more articulate and less chirpy.

[@blankpallet2435]

eh sound thin and plastic = next