Dr. Z Antidote Head - Red
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Dr. Z Antidote is here!
We were told by Dr. Z that we should start seeing them around middle of April or so. The Antidote comes as a head and is available in all colors (Black, Blonde, Red, and Humbucker Music exclusive Surf Green).
Essentially, it's Dr. Z's nod to the early classic Marshall tones. Not exactly '59 Bassman or JTM45, but definitely in that neighborhood. You know Dr. Z. He doesn't copy anyone. It's always going to be his own thing.
The Antidote uses two KT66 output tubes that produce 45 watts of power. It also features a Modern/Vintage switch. When the switch is in the Modern setting, the tone is reminiscent of EL34 powered JTM type amps, with more pronounced mids. When in the Vintage setting, the amp more closely resembles a Bassman in it's response, and the tone is a bit more balanced and warmer overall.
The Dr. Z Antidote uses a "blended volume" layout as opposed to a Gain/Master Volume you see on most amps. Remember the old Marshall Plexi heads with multiple inputs that you would jumper to get the tone and crunch you were looking for? Well, no worries here since Dr. Z has taken care of that internally.
David Holt says, "The Antidote combines the tones of two of my favorite amps: The Fender Blackface Bassman, and a Marshall 50 watt head. It's sound is truly unreal."
With 45 watts of ABSOLUTE LOUDNESS, this is not a bedroom amp whatsoever! In Dr. Z's own words, "You'll need to put on your BIG BOY PANTS to play this one!" Haha! We love to quote amp builders...
Specifications:
Power Output: 45 Watts
Power Tubes: 2 x KT66
Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
Rectifier Tube: GZ34
Controls: Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Volume High, Volume Normal, Vintage/Modern Switch
Speaker Outs: 4, 8, 16 Ohms
Features: Footswitchable EQ Tonestack Bypass
Dimensions: 19" Wide 9.75" High 9.5" Deep
Weight: 35lbs
We were told by Dr. Z that we should start seeing them around middle of April or so. The Antidote comes as a head and is available in all colors (Black, Blonde, Red, and Humbucker Music exclusive Surf Green).
Essentially, it's Dr. Z's nod to the early classic Marshall tones. Not exactly '59 Bassman or JTM45, but definitely in that neighborhood. You know Dr. Z. He doesn't copy anyone. It's always going to be his own thing.
The Antidote uses two KT66 output tubes that produce 45 watts of power. It also features a Modern/Vintage switch. When the switch is in the Modern setting, the tone is reminiscent of EL34 powered JTM type amps, with more pronounced mids. When in the Vintage setting, the amp more closely resembles a Bassman in it's response, and the tone is a bit more balanced and warmer overall.
The Dr. Z Antidote uses a "blended volume" layout as opposed to a Gain/Master Volume you see on most amps. Remember the old Marshall Plexi heads with multiple inputs that you would jumper to get the tone and crunch you were looking for? Well, no worries here since Dr. Z has taken care of that internally.
David Holt says, "The Antidote combines the tones of two of my favorite amps: The Fender Blackface Bassman, and a Marshall 50 watt head. It's sound is truly unreal."
With 45 watts of ABSOLUTE LOUDNESS, this is not a bedroom amp whatsoever! In Dr. Z's own words, "You'll need to put on your BIG BOY PANTS to play this one!" Haha! We love to quote amp builders...
Specifications:
Power Output: 45 Watts
Power Tubes: 2 x KT66
Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
Rectifier Tube: GZ34
Controls: Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Volume High, Volume Normal, Vintage/Modern Switch
Speaker Outs: 4, 8, 16 Ohms
Features: Footswitchable EQ Tonestack Bypass
Dimensions: 19" Wide 9.75" High 9.5" Deep
Weight: 35lbs
Dr Z Amps are officially UL/CSA certified! They're also CE certified for the rest of the world. To our knowledge, they are the only boutique amp manufacturer with models that are UL certified. It's a very long and expensive ordeal and rightfully so, they are quite proud to offer amps that are tested and certified for safety, reliability, and durability.
Dr. Z Amplification are tested and spot checked quarterly by ETL to insure their building methods and materials meet the strict requirements for certification.
Other than safety, why is this important? UL Certification also requires a manufacturer to build for durability and reliability. The chassis, solder points, transformers, etc have to meet certain criteria, such as:
Vibration : Such as withstanding a bumpy road in the back of your car.
Shock Resistance #1 : Shock, as in impact, not electricity. Not all amps survive a fall or accidental drop.
Shock Resistance #2 : Ok, now it's about electricity! :)
And the list goes on, but you get the picture.
The point is, it's truly rare, if not non-existant, that a hand-wired custom amplifier company puts themselves out there to be scrutinized by firms who literally spcialize in looking for reasons to shut them down. In our opinion, that speaks volumes about Dr. Z and their build quality. It gives us confidence in them, and in our opinion, it should you as well.
If you would like more information about Dr. Z's certification, please click the image below to read the report.
- Humbucker Music
DR. Z AMPLIFIERS - 3 YEAR WARRANTY
All Dr. Z Amps come with a 3 year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in manufacturing, and/or internal components. Like all amp builders, items such as tubes and speakers aren't covered for the full duration, but those do come with a 90 day warranty.
For more information concerning Dr. Z Amplifiers and their warranty, feel free to contact us. We'll be happy to assist!
