Could this become our next workhorse amp? - Dr. Z's NEW Z-28 Mk.II
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- The good Doctor has come to our aid, once again! We finally got our hands on the newly-revised Z-28, and it turned out to be every bit as magical as we expected!
Join Jack as he walks through the new EF86-loaded, vintage-inspired tone station. Exploring tones with both a Fender Strat & a Gretsch Jet, we uncover the true versatility of this organic beast. We were so impressed, could this become our new studio ‘daily driver’ amp? Watch this space…
If you’d like to find out more about this latest creation from the Dr, you can check it out on our website here: bit.ly/3WfA8kj
Thanks as always for watching, take care and we’ll see you in the next time!
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Jack your in depth explanation of the Z 28 MKII was brilliant . And as always your exceptional playing shows the dynamic versatility of the Z 28. One of your best video's , thank you so much.
No better praise than from the man himself.
Confession, I pretty much watch Peach Guitars videos to hear Jack play. Most of the gear is beyond my budget, and probably wouldn't sound as good in my hands as they do in his. Rock on Jack!
The man himself! Thank you for developing all the awesome amps over the years Mike! I've always loved the Maz, Cure, and Rx amps over the years - never tried a z-28.
Apparently I need to "remedy" that 😅
This guy gives the best demos, gets the greatest tone and has one hell of a player
Never heard a blues driver sound that good in my life lol Got a z28 on pre order 🤘🏼
Are you enjoying the amp?
Well done Jack. Proud 2018 Z-Plus owner. This is the only channel I have found that gives Dr. Z attention. Congrats Dr. Z!
Those Synchronicity II riffs…I’d like this video twice if I could!!!!
Me too. I watched that part a few times.
I’ve listened to the Synchronicity II section at least 50 times. Jack makes Andy sound like a slacker. It’s insane.
I love, I mean _LOVE_ the wonderful playing of Jack! Great video!
I have owned 9 different Dr Z models, including this new Z-28 mkii combo, the original Z-28 and a RT66, and I can tell you that it is definitely my favorite model yet. It is incredibly versatile, and it takes pedals better that’s any amp ive played. Its a masterpiece.
Hi! Wow I’m happy you got to experience and own dr.z!
Northern Canada Being in a shit hole place for not having high end amps, what dr.z like the Jetta; the Cure, Carmen Ghia, zwreck Jr, z28mk2 would you recommend for heavier sound just under Metal! Personal opinion would be great also! These are the only dr.z under 3k lol! Happy Holidays 🥳
@@RobbieRobinson-gs1go 9 Z's what other models do you have?!
I've got the silver Z-Wreck with matching 2x12 cab and wanting a combo and really close to buying this but there's one thing putting me off.
I run a simple set up, UAFX Golden, Suhr Discovery Delay and a Duellist. I'm wanting to set this amp with my edge of break up crunch tone and use the Duellist for solos. I'm worried my delay and verb will be Messy in the front with the amp set crunchy. Have you done this with yours?
Thanks
Jack's musical vocabulary on the guitar is immense. I can do a lot of really cool riffs and stuff, but Jack is beyond me for sure. He has my respect.
And once again, Jack inspired me to both practice and buy the Z-28
Well played sir!
listening on my big hifi speakers, the clean and touch of dirt sounds are pretty special.
Again blown away by the playing and the sound of that amp. Videos about Dr. Z's stuff on this channel are superb, thank you very much :)
Your video a while back on alternative “Brown” circuits helped me to start tracking down a Mark I Z28. Have to say, I do not regret it! Great circuit. Very versatile, and sounds amazing straight in…takes pedals really nicely. You could have a whole other post on how it pairs with different speakers?
Enjoyed the demo. Hard to get the feeling of the purity of the sound through an iPad? You have to play it. By itself, it has low to medium-high gain covered. Add a pedal, and you can cover any Classic Rock gain range. Anything from Tight Tweed to Blackface +++
I love how it stays just tight (…but loose) at the same time, and how you can goose the EQ to tailor the sound.
Run it through an attenuator, but would LOVE to have it with a Z Master volume to dial in!
This amp has some of the best and most unique tones and feels of any amp I've played. It's a real treat! So much versatility here as well! Great demo!
are you still enjoying it?
Z’s are made 10 miles from where I live. I’ve owned a Monza 1X10 Combo, A EZG 50 Head with the Z-Best 2X12 Cab, and I’ve kept my Carmen Ghia Head.
Excellent review Jack and awesome playing. I have the Z-28MK11 combo. It is incredible. Huge 3D tone lush articulate , organic and dynamic.
I have had several of Dr Z's amps over the past 20 years including a few original Z-28's and This new version is his best IMHO.
Faze, is that you?
@@jgreat4785 Yes this is me!
@@oldskool_boxing9306 I thought so! It's me Rockerfeller!
@@jgreat4785 Good to hear from you bro.
Really good demo as always. So far I have not "heard" this amp on line in the few demos out there. I had a Z28MKI so I have an idea what it might sound like in my head. You made me feel much better about pre-ordering one. I am sure I will NOT be disappointed! Thanks so much for a great demo and excellent playing as well.
flipping heck, just those opening notes gave me an eargasm. Killer sound, killer player!!
The ease it takes for one to find the right tones , the conservative wattage, usable headroom and touch sensitivity checks every box for me. My 1961 Fender Showman also has a 5881 power section. Love 5881s! There's nothing else quite like them. Thanks Jack for doing a stellar job beautifully demonstrating Mike's Z-28 MKII's intended potential in all it's glory. It's just what the guitar world needs these days... a bulletproof, reasonably priced, truly musical amp built by a company that stands behind its products. Well done, my man! It's nice to see that Mike shows no signs of slowing down.
I own two Dr Z amps and they are great amps. This Z28 will be next on my list. Both amps I own take pedals very well.
Just picked one up last week and it’s the lifer amp for me. Simple controls and an astonishingly wide variety of tones I can dial in with a 72 LP Deluxe, a 2017 Gibson SG and my hot rodded Epi 335 with Fralin P92s and a Fralin mini hum.
What a great in-depth explanation! I love the content and how you explained it.
My god this amp sounds great!! Awesome demo jack!!
This is Doc’s best amp. And this coming from the same guy that gave us the Z Wreck, Z Master and Maz Series…
Some killer "Peachy" playin' here you got going, Jack. If was was in the market for a stout mid-wattage amp, your demo sold me on this one.
What I think Jacky Boy, is that not only are you a cracking banjo player, but your presentation skills are excellent. Hope John and co appreciate what an asset they have. As ever, Uncle Gazza. Merry Christmas.
Great review of the amp and great playing. Showed a bunch of different sounds of the amp. Bravo!
This sounds amazing and what I'm looking for, but i feel like i'd need an effects loop since I'd want that beautiful amp gain as my base layer rather than pedals for OD.
That's the one and only thing bothering me and delaying me pulling the trigger.
I'd want a nice light crunch dialed in from the amp, then ad delay and reverb in with a duellist, set up complete! But I think my delay and reverb would be Messy into the front of the amp set like that.
You are an incredibly good guitar player and reviewer. One of the best, actually
Loss of Jack at peach is huge. What an amazing player and great demo player. He can no doubt do many great things. Good luck Jack!
Man, this amp sounds incredible! I’ve been on a quest for a second amp and this one might be a serious contender.
I have the Master and just got this and can’t recommend it enough. The compliment of the two is also nice. FWIW, highly recommended. I find it under-priced for what is but I guess it’s the simplicity. Good luck!
I currently own 9 Z amps! Jack you are the best!
Amazing tones, especially with the bass and treble set high along with the Strat
SOLD. Amazing rundown!
That’s a great sounding amp 😮
It's Lord Zed!! Awesome Video guys! Keep up the great work!
Amazing playing Jack!
The MAZ 18 is hard to beat... A new challenge ?
I have both. Lol. They are really great all around amps!
Those cranked up tones, particularly with the treble past 2 o'clock... wow.
Hey! Great video! Did you mention what cab/speaker you used? If so, I missed it. Can you share? Thx!
The best hand wired amps in the world
What a great sounding amp. Looked like it was dead east to dial in a tone
Sounds lovely 👍
Absolutely my type of amp. Unfortunately some of my 'band members' hate everything louder than 40 dB 😡
And here I thought I was the only one who had those band mates…
I can tell you the Z master volume is a marvel - get your tone while keeping the band mates from grousing too much. The post phase inverter design of a Z master volume is a brilliant innovation
@@jerryhorton5708 : Thanks, good to know. I recently purchased a Morgan AC20 and I was happy that with this amp I could set it on the edge of break up, dial back the volume and still keep that sound. So I did, but even then they thought I played too loud.
I don’t get it. I used to play AC30’s. Old ones and new ones. I wouldn’t crank ‘em, but even with the volume on three, it was waaaaay louder than what I have now. Then I got an AC15 and I joined this band. Too loud. Volume on 2(!!!).
I like to play loud. Done it for many years and my ears are still fine. And believe me when I say it’s not something I NEED. I’m perfectly happy playing quieter. But when I can only hear the drums and some bass, then what’s the fun of being in a band as a guitar player?!?!
O well…, one day. 🥴
get a new band, thats what I am doing once I get this.
@@petes138 😂 well played, sir!
@@petes138 : I’m working on it. 😂
I would love a version of this with a 6G3 style tremolo.
Jack your playing is next level why aren’t you out in front of 70,000 people playing like that you are as good and may I say if not better than the current crop of musicians obviously your no Gary moore or rory Gallagher as we will never see their like again but you are up there with bonamassa fruciante or derek trucks go out and find a current touring band looking for a lead guitarists YOU SURE ARE GOOD ENOUGH 👍
Probably because he can make more money doing this than being a rock star these days,lol!
Hi! Can you tell me which cab did you use with the head?Thx
How do you think this compares to the Mesa Fillmore? I'm leaning towards the Mesa because more channels.
Very nice, clearly very nice amp at the first seconds, but I hope you'll showcase the good transistor combos out there. Like the Cort CM30R, superb factory tone for an affordable amp, I improved mine with a Celestion Creamback but without it the amp already sounded better than all the other transistor amps, the comparison is not mistakable thanks to the standardized tracks in Thomann's website. I listened to about 60 amps, yes.
A very close second in tone beauty is the Orange Crush RT 35, more expensive but not really needing a speaker upgrade. And since last year, Behringer makes a super-affordable (HA-40R), only 141€ 10-inch combo that's only a bit less refined in tone than the two others. But it's so affordable and complete with a footswitch input and headphone output that it's a great value. The Cort and Orange units have an effects loop on top of that, and the Orange has its own tuner.
Phwaor! Nice
Tommy like wingy
Wonder how this would sound through my Marshall cab 4x12 1960
Huge!
"Zed'... I had no idea.
I wish there was a master bypass. Even if it’s as good as they say it is, and you turn it all the way up, it’s still another step in the circuit rather that just being being bypass it all together.
A post-phase inverter master volume is open, as in bypassed, when turned all the way up. It's effectively an open wire that the signal passes through.
@@DrZAmplification well damn man I can’t argue with the DOC! Good to know! Thank you 🙏
Bloody hell that amp smokes. My Carr's are great but too polite compared these amps. The new upgrades make it way much more useable in studio, live and household.
GAS attack
I want this amp so bad, pity it’s so expensive
Anyone would the world end up buying a Z 20 MKII????. If that's not impressive to people than I don't know what is. ,😎
The knob turning does not demonstrate the sonic change!
I never understood the whole “zed” thing… so if you say “T”, do you say “Ted”? - poor Ted…
Why is it wrong to say Z ?
The US is the only english speaking country that says zee instead of zed. Even here in Canada just across the border, it is zed. It’s not literally “wrong”, but saying “zee” anywhere else in the world will sound foreign.
@@darwinsaye Thank you.
35 watts ! Go by a P A system thanks
What do you mean? What's a great valve amp got to do with buying a PA system? 😅
Do we really need another Dr Z amp??? & who can afford them anyway$$$$$
Yes we do, I'm about to take a finance deal out on one of these beauts!
I will never understand the need for plugging $80 of Taiwanese made horses*it into a $2k handwired masterpiece. If you feel the need for that, you bought the wrong amp.
Chevy gonna sue Dr Z for patent infringement camaro Z/28 name.
They look marketed towards Russians given the big arsed Z on it. Obviously, that isn't intended, but it would put me off. Shame because it sounds amazing.
I bet you’re really fun at parties…
@@munafo13 😂👏🏽
Fantastic demo. Really shows off the amp's character and range. So tired of wankers who dime out an amp and/or flood it with pedals.
I has been confused between getting a ZWreck Jr, Maz 18 or Z 28.
Think I'll go with this.
I have the Z-Wreck Jr and this both combo version. I know how hard it can be deciding over the Internet. If you've got any question feel free to ask. I might even do a video comparing the 2.
😎🤟
Jack looks like a young mike douglas. ha
Jack your playing is next level why aren’t you out in front of 70,000 people playing like that you are as good and may I say if not better than the current crop of musicians obviously your no Gary moore or rory Gallagher as we will never see their like again but you are up there with bonamassa fruciante or derek trucks go out and find a current touring band looking for a lead guitarists YOU SURE ARE GOOD ENOUGH 👍