Dr Z CAZ-45 Head and 1x12 Cab

Overview

The CAZ-45 represents a bold step forward in Dr. Z's celebrated amplifier lineup, combining time-tested tube amp architecture with innovative control features that put unprecedented tonal flexibility at your fingertips. Hand-wired in Cleveland, Ohio, this 45-watt powerhouse delivers professional-grade tone with surgical precision and musical soul.

Tone and Character

At its heart, the CAZ-45 is an amp that speaks with authority while remaining incredibly responsive to your playing style. The custom-designed tone stack maintains tight, full lows, a rich and thick midrange, and a clear, unfizzy top end across all settings. Whether you're seeking crystalline cleans or harmonically rich overdrive, the CAZ-45 delivers exceptional clarity and dynamic response.

The amp's unique character truly shines through its innovative control set. The Sensitivity control allows you to perfectly match your guitar's output to the amp's sweet spot, making it equally at home with vintage single-coils or high-output humbuckers. When you're ready to push into overdrive territory, the Aggression control lets you shape your distortion from vintage smoothness to modern punch, always maintaining exceptional note definition and dynamic response.

Performance Features

• Custom-designed Level control acts as a volume scaler, preserving your carefully crafted tone at any volume
• Tube-driven effects loop ensures your time-based effects remain pristine and musical
• Cathode-biased output section delivers sweet, saturated harmonics when pushed while making tube replacement a breeze
• Exceptional dynamic response that captures every nuance of your playing style

Professional-Grade Construction

Each CAZ-45 is meticulously hand-wired using premium components in Dr. Z's aircraft-grade aluminum chassis. The amp features an oversized output transformer designed by legendary amp guru Ken Fischer of Trainwreck, paired with U.S.-made power transformer and choke. This attention to detail results in an amp that's both tonally superior and road-worthy.

Technical Specifications

• Power Output: 45 watts
• Tubes: 2× 6L6STR (power), 3× 12AX7 (preamp/phase inverter), 1× 12DW7 (effects loop)
• Controls: Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Aggression, Sensitivity, Level
• Speaker Outputs: 4Ω, 8Ω, and 16Ω
• Effects Loop: Tube-driven buffered design
• Dimensions: 22.75" × 9.75" × 10"
• Weight: 35 pounds
• Covering: Black Tolex with salt-and-pepper grille
• Hardware: Black control panel, light-gray chicken-head knobs

Premium Components

• Hand-wired circuit board
• Aircraft-grade aluminum chassis
• Ken Fischer-designed oversized output transformer
• U.S.-made power transformer and choke
• Top-shelf components throughout

The CAZ-45 is more than just an amplifier – it's a professional instrument that gives discerning players the tools they need to craft their perfect tone. Whether you're playing intimate club gigs or major venues, recording in the studio or practicing at home, the CAZ-45 delivers exceptional tone, flexibility, and reliability in a package that's built to inspire.