DR.Z MAZ 18 NR MK.II HEAD

Description

The Dr Z Maz 18  NR is one of the best value hand wired amps on the planet, crafted in Cleveland, Ohio, the Maz 18 brings an old school attitude and monster tones. The MKII takes the old spec and adds a few new features to make this the ultimate grab and go studio/stage amp.

Loaded with two NOS Russian Mil-Spec 6N14N output tubes, three 12AX7 preamp tubes and a 5AR4 rectifier tube you can dial in clean chimey tones or raw vintage drive. The NR delivers rich singing tones from single coils and sweet British crunch from humbuckers. With a revised master volume circuit you can dial in your tone at any volume, even down to whisper quiet while the new buffered effects loop is another top feature of the MKII.

The Maz front panel features Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Master, and the ever versatile Cut control. Think of the Cut as a tone knob for the output tubes, it offers you even more control over your tone. With 18 watts at your fingertips you can get that perfect blend of front end grind and output tube sustain, its what makes the Maz 18 NR such a popular amp with working players.

The most popular line in the Dr Z range, the Maz series is crafted from Italian Poplar, is ultra-light and comes complete with variable boost footswitch, perfect for adding some flavour to your tone. This amp is the ultimate tonal powerhouse.

MAZ 18 NR Mk.II
The MAZ series of amplifiers have become Dr. Z’s most popular models over the last 20 years of their production. We have listened to player feedback, and over the course of the last 5 years developed improvements in every facet of the circuit. Included in the Maz 18 NR Mk.II:

-New, versatile voicing providing pristine American cleans, chiming British overdrive, and juicy hard rock crunch in one package.

-Specifically tuned post-phase inverter master volume allows you dial in your tone at any volume, down to whisper quiet.

-Ultra-light cabinet made from imported Italian poplar (2×12 not included).

-Buffered effects loop for seamless, transparent integration with your pedalboard.

-New Old Stock Russian mil-spec 6n14n (EL84) power tubes rated to last twice as long as new production EL84s.

-Variable boost footswitch is included, providing anywhere from a small bump in volume to all-out, singing distortion.

Power Output
18 Watts
Output Tubes
2 – 6N14N (NOS, mil-spec EL84)
Preamp Tubes
3 – 12AX7
Rectifier
1 – 5AR4
Controls
Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Cut, Master Volume
Other
4, 8, 16 Ohm
Effects loop
EQ Bypass (New variable boost footswitch included)
Configurations
Head, 1×12 Studio Combo, 1×12 Ultra Lite Combo, 2×10 Ultra Lite Combo
Dimensions & Weight
Head: 19” W, 9 3/4” H, 9 1/2” D; 32 lbs.
1×12 Studio Combo: 19 ¼” W, 19 ½” H, 10 ½ ” D; 38 lbs.
1×12 LT Combo: 22 1/2” W, 20 1/8” H, 10” D; 40 lbs.
2×10 LT Combo: 22 1/2” W, 20 1/8” H, 10” D; 45 lbs.