At first glance, the Carmen Ghia looks rather, well, modest. This is why the Ghia leaves so many people
floored from the first note. Clean notes come out with a warmth, complexity, and sustain like one has never
heard from such a small amp. Every note has a hugeness to it that seems far beyond an 18 watt head. All this
comes before the amp really starts to sing. As you turn the Volume clockwise, the fun factor increases. The
big clean notes get even BIGGER than they were before. Sustain becomes as smooth and musical as you have
ever heard it. Notes seem to sing forever. This is an incredibly fun amp, and you’ll have trouble putting your
guitar down. The Carmen Ghia interacts with the player because the player can feel the power tube distor
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tion.
This amp has become a favorite in recording studios around the world. It’s also a great little amp for small
clubs. While many other small amps have trouble cutting through the mix and have a rather flatulent low
end, your Dr. Z Carmen Ghia will always cut through the mix tightly and musically.
General Information
Specifications
Power Output
Output Tubes
Preamp Tubes
Rectifier
Controls
Other
Configurations
Colors
Dimension & Weight
18 Watts
2 - EL84
1 - EF86, 1 - 12AX7
5Y3
Volume, Tone. What more do you need?
4, 8, 16 Ohm speaker outs
Head, 1×10, 1×12, 2×10 Combos
Black, Blonde, Red
Head: 17 1/2” W, 9” H, 9 1/2” D; 29 lbs.
1×10 Combo: 17 1/2” W, 17” H, 10” D; 45 lbs.
1×12 Combo: 23” W, 20 1/8” H, 10” D; 60 lbs.
2×10 Combo: 23ʺ W, 20 1/8ʺ H, 10ʺ D; 66lbs.
2 – 12AX7/ECC83
