Dr Z Amps Carmen Ghia Heady
Used tube guitar amplifier!
18 watts of screaming EL-84 tone!
This little tone beast is just in on consignment and man does it sound killer! Cosmetically it is extremely clean – Maybe a few minor scuffs if you have severe OCD, but overall it has been well cared for and like all our used / vintage gear it has been tested for functionality and priced to move. Sold as-is. What you see is what you get.
The Carmen Ghia from Dr Z amps may look modest at first glance, but one note and the tone will floor you! Guaranteed! Clean tones bloom with warmth, complexity and sustain you’d never expect from such a compact amplifier. There is a hugeness to the Dr Z Carmen Ghia that seems far beyond what a typical 18 watt head can deliver- And all this comes before the amp really starts to sing! As you turn the Volume clockwise, the fun factor increases. Those big, clean notes morph and the tone becomes even BIGGER and sweeter. The sustain is as smooth and musical as you have ever heard. The notes just seem to sing forever. This used Carmen Ghia head from Dr Z is such an incredibly fun amp to play, you’ll have trouble putting your guitar down. Because you can actually can feel the power tube distortion, playing the Carmen Ghia is a very interactive experience. True joy wrapped up into a compact, lightweight package! It’s no wonder the Dr Z Carmen Ghia has become a favorite in recording studios and small clubs around the world. It cuts right through the mix with a tight, musical low end- Never farty.
Features of the USED Carmen Ghia head from Dr Z amps
- 18 Watts of power
- 2 – EL84 output tubes
- 1- 5751 and 1- 12ax7 preamp tubes
- 1 – 5Y3 rectifier tube
- Volume and Tone controls (You need more? – Get out of my band)