Well, it's been a few months since I last reviewed the latest "must-have" gear for ProRec, but I think you'll find the wait was well worth it. This month's installment features the Dr. Z Carmen Ghia 15 Watt all tube guitar amplifier. For those of you who aren't familiar with Dr. Z amplifiers, think Matchless or TopHat. True boutique amps. Hand-wired. All tube. Class A. Bulletproof. Stunning. Meet Dr. Z Dr. Z, known to regular people as Mike Zaite, is the creative genius who blesses us with these incredible amps. Mike has a background in production engineering and medical technology. The result? Hand-crafted amplifiers that are consistent piece to piece, and manufactured to exact specifications. Mike's intention was to design amps that would be as highly regarded as Matchless (now defunct), but much easier to maintain. As Mike stated, "Matchless amps were great units with superb sound. But they were designed using really esoteric, high-dollar tubes and parts. Once you wore out that first batch...

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