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Post by DRZ on Mar 4, 2023 7:09:03 GMT -7
Not sure most saw my attempt at demoing the proto-type Ghia 1x10 35th addition so here is the video. Yes, my chops aren't up to many of your levels , but I really enjoy plugging into that amp. The video does demonstrate the endearing quality the Ghia has to reproduce the true essence of every guitar that is plugged in. No coloring or overpowering the guitar tone like so many other amps tend to do , I listen to many recordings and I can tell the amp used but have no idea what exact guitar is plugged in.
A little bit more info, it will come with a Warehouse Speaker Veteran 10 . Also I'm having a Certificate of Authenticity printed and inclosed in booklet stating the limited edition 35 th. Anniversary model and serial #. As stated before it is the original Ghia design with an added Post Phase Inverter Master Volume, which works to achieve the perfect volume level without altering the desired tone. Also a 35th. anniversary badge will be mounted to the amp similar to the earlier 25 th, Anniversary small box Ghia released 10 years ago.
The release has been delayed do in part from the new Front Panel and 35th. badge that was due last week of February but I'm still waiting to receive them. Also the Italian Poplar 1X10 cab is not here yet, I keep hoping I will see them soon. Supply issues on custom parts is driving me crazy but all I can do is wait.
I plan on having 25 built at the time of release so dealers will receive them without wait, this has worked quit well in my past few new amp releases.
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Post by Ed M. on Mar 4, 2023 7:59:28 GMT -7
lol love the ending
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Mar 4, 2023 9:54:23 GMT -7
Love it!
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Post by jmb on Mar 4, 2023 11:47:29 GMT -7
A crowd pleaser for sure!
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Post by pcns on Mar 4, 2023 14:06:56 GMT -7
very cool! Love seeing you play and enjoying yourself
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Post by Zed on Mar 4, 2023 17:03:05 GMT -7
Very awesome! Thanks for sharing doc!
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Post by G'OlPeachPhan on Mar 4, 2023 17:54:19 GMT -7
Great honest demo of the strong, musical voice of the Carmen Ghia, by the man who created her⌠What more could we ask for?! Sounds great through that new speaker choice. What a compact, sporty little tonester.
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Post by eschak on Mar 4, 2023 18:29:31 GMT -7
Very nice! ⌠But Mike⌠you had me after âItalian Poplarâ! đ
Ed
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Post by Don A on Mar 4, 2023 20:52:17 GMT -7
That was awesome! Thanks!
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Post by Stephen on Mar 5, 2023 6:39:26 GMT -7
Is Red / Salt and Pepper (like the Z-28 MKII) the new color scheme? ;>}
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Post by DRZ on Mar 5, 2023 6:50:50 GMT -7
Is Red / Salt and Pepper (like the Z-28 MKII) the new color scheme? ;>} Well not really. That amp in the proto-type demo was a 1X10 extension cab that was sitting around the shop for years. It happened to be an older cab covered in Red. My thoughts were to release the new Ghia 1X10 combo in Black. It's funny I released the Z 28 MKII in Red and I received many requests for alternative colors as they wouldn't buy a Red amp. Like my Mother once told me , " Michael I can't tell you the formula for success, but the formula for failure is to try and make everyone happy ." Z
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Post by Stephen on Mar 5, 2023 13:40:21 GMT -7
Iâm sorry that happened to you, Dr Z. All my other Z amps are black, but I had to have the new Z-28 MKII combo, even in red, and I love it!
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Post by kc on Mar 5, 2023 14:07:41 GMT -7
Sounds great. And +1000 on the Warehouse Speaker Veteran 10. I bought 2 of them from Bloozeman and found them very much to my liking.
kc
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Post by Rockerfeller on Mar 5, 2023 14:10:22 GMT -7
Is Red / Salt and Pepper (like the Z-28 MKII) the new color scheme? ;>} Well not really. That amp in the proto-type demo was a 1X10 extension cab that was sitting around the shop for years. It happened to be an older cab covered in Red. My thoughts were to release the new Ghia 1X10 combo in Black. It's funny I released the Z 28 MKII in Red and I received many requests for alternative colors as they wouldn't buy a Red amp. Like my Mother once told me , " Michael I can't tell you the formula for success, but the formula for failure is to try and make everyone happy ." Z Guilty as charged! I think the Z28 would look Bitchin in the Joe Walsh cab. But I have to admit, that red is growing on me.
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Post by motron on Mar 14, 2023 10:03:39 GMT -7
Has pricing for this amp been announced? One of these might make a good second Dr. Z amp for me.
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Mar 14, 2023 14:37:03 GMT -7
I must be in the minority â I donât know that Iâve ever cared about amp color (other than not wanting a purple Marshall). If it sounds good Iâll live with the color. That said, I do like the Z Red đ
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Post by KeithA on Mar 14, 2023 15:19:23 GMT -7
I must be in the minority â I donât know that Iâve ever cared about amp color (other than not wanting a purple Marshall). If it sounds good Iâll live with the color. That said, I do like the Z Red đ And for those wondering, I do not have 2 login identities on this forum đ¤Ł
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Post by Rockerfeller on Mar 14, 2023 15:32:17 GMT -7
I must be in the minority â I donât know that Iâve ever cared about amp color (other than not wanting a purple Marshall). If it sounds good Iâll live with the color. That said, I do like the Z Red đ And for those wondering, I do not have 2 login identities on this forum 𤣠Sure. Youâre not fooling us âŚ.Brad.
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Post by KeithA on Mar 14, 2023 15:53:07 GMT -7
And for those wondering, I do not have 2 login identities on this forum 𤣠Sure. Youâre not fooling us âŚ.Brad. Lol, and I wonât post a video clip. Itâs all adding up now đ
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Post by boweryboy1964 on Mar 15, 2023 14:04:44 GMT -7
Hey Guys
While dropping an amp off for service with Don today I had the honor of chatting with the Good Dr himself and trying out the new Carmen Ghia 35th Anniversary Combo with the Italian Poplar Cab, 10â Warehouse Speaker and the PPIMV(post phase inverter master volume)
I can tell you that itâs a great sounding, feeling and playing amp. Donât let itâs smaller size fool you; itâs got tons of low end and itâs not boxy at all.
It has all the characteristics we love about the Ghia but in a much more portable easy to handle format and a master volume is a super bonus. Thanks and have a great day!
Gear Used: Dr Zâs Shop Telecaster Plugged straight into the amplifier.
drzamps.com colinjohnmusic.net
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Post by scottyc13 on Mar 15, 2023 14:28:28 GMT -7
Sounds great!
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Post by Zed on Mar 16, 2023 4:26:12 GMT -7
Sounds great! Looking forward to it!!!!
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Post by lowbudget on Mar 16, 2023 5:14:38 GMT -7
Boy it sure does have a BIG sound!
That shouldnât be surprising given that 2 of my Ghias are currently configured as 1x10 combos, one RF and one GB. But still, itâs the first thing that jumped off my screen out of that demo. Did I mention BIG? Well, actually the second thing. Did you see how easily he moved it, pretty much with one or two fingers? That ainât happening with my current 1x10s!
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Post by boweryboy1964 on Mar 16, 2023 7:31:39 GMT -7
Boy it sure does have a BIG sound! That shouldnât be surprising given that 2 of my Ghias are currently configured as 1x10 combos, one RF and one GB. But still, itâs the first thing that jumped off my screen out of that demo. Did I mention BIG? Well, actually the second thing. Did you see how easily he moved it, pretty much with one or two fingers? That ainât happening with my current 1x10s! Oh yeah thatâs for sure; I should have mentioned that itâs lightweight and easy to move. I had mentioned to the Doc that for some reason my Ghia 1-12 combo seems much heavier now than it did years ago. I donât think the smaller size with 10â speaker is much of a compromise. Most everybody is playing out with smaller amps these days and this new model will be just the ticket for many.
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Post by G'OlPeachPhan on Mar 19, 2023 12:44:51 GMT -7
Hey Doc, have you been able to figure what the msrp on these is going to be yet? Just curious how much I need to set aside in the budget.
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Post by DRZ on Mar 19, 2023 13:57:39 GMT -7
Hey Doc, have you been able to figure what the msrp on these is going to be yet? Just curious how much I need to set aside in the budget. Not yet but soon.
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Post by djcakadave on Mar 20, 2023 5:33:54 GMT -7
I have already sent a deposit to one of Doc's dealers!
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Post by Easyrom on Mar 29, 2023 0:50:03 GMT -7
Hi Doc,
As a former Z amps user (Max 8, Therapy, Z-Lux (my all time favorite which I've been stupid to sell), Cure and Z-Plus), I'm very interested in a Carmen Ghia head I'm actually about to order from an official dealer in Netherlands. Before I place my order, I'm wondering about the PPI Master: can I order a 35th Anniversary head with master or should I wait for next year model? I just want a black / salt n pepper head but with the master volume on front, not added on the back of the head.
Thanks for your help. Keep making great amplifiers!
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Post by Faze on Mar 29, 2023 13:06:12 GMT -7
Well not really. That amp in the proto-type demo was a 1X10 extension cab that was sitting around the shop for years. It happened to be an older cab covered in Red. My thoughts were to release the new Ghia 1X10 combo in Black. It's funny I released the Z 28 MKII in Red and I received many requests for alternative colors as they wouldn't buy a Red amp. Like my Mother once told me , " Michael I can't tell you the formula for success, but the formula for failure is to try and make everyone happy ." Z Guilty as charged! I think the Z28 would look Bitchin in the Joe Walsh cab. But I have to admit, that red is growing on me. Im another one Guilty as charged! The red looks super cool to me. And I also have got many compliments on it tone wise and for its looks.
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Post by boweryboy1964 on Apr 1, 2023 13:03:37 GMT -7
Guilty as charged! I think the Z28 would look Bitchin in the Joe Walsh cab. But I have to admit, that red is growing on me. Im another one Guilty as charged! The red looks super cool to me. And I also have got many compliments on it tone wise and for its looks.
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