Carmen Ghia Combo
18-watt, 2-knob hand-wired combo (1x10, 1x12, or 2x10) with a post-phase-inverter master volume added in 2024.
About this amp
The Carmen Ghia Combo houses the same 2-knob, 18-watt EL84 circuit in a 1x10, 1x12, or 2x10 cabinet, with a post-phase-inverter master volume added for its 35th anniversary. Hand-wired with a hand-selected pair of NOS EL84 power tubes.
Specs
| Power Output | 18 Watts |
|---|---|
| Output Tubes | 2x EL84 |
| Preamp Tubes | 2x 12AX7/ECC83 |
| Rectifier | Tube (5Y3) |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, Master Volume (added 2024) |
| Construction | Hand-wired, one channel |
| Speaker Options | Celestion Vintage 30, Eminence Z12, Celestion Alnico Blue, or Z Best 2x12 cab |
| Dimensions | 1x10 Combo: 17.5in W x 17in H x 10in D, 30 lbs; 1x12 Combo: 22.5in W x 20.125in H x 10in D, 39 lbs; 2x10 Combo: 22.5in W x 20.125in H x 10in D, 44 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Carmen Ghia Combo cost?
- Dr. Z Amplification sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Carmen Ghia Combo still available?
- Yes. Dr. Z Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Carmen Ghia Combo?
- Dr. Z Amplification, building gear since 1988. Where it's built: Hand-wired in Cleveland, Ohio. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Dr. Z Amplification offer?
- Three-year limited warranty for the original owner who bought new from an authorized dealer in the contiguous 48 United States. Product registration is required. Tubes and speakers carry a 90-day warranty. Cosmetic damage, accidents, misuse and unauthorized service are not covered. The owner pays shipping to Dr. Z and Dr. Z pays return shipping after warranty service. Repairs on used amps carry a $100 minimum bench charge and a 90-day warranty. The Z-Drive, ZEQD Pre and Variable Boost Footswitch Ver. 2 carry a transferable lifetime warranty through EarthQuaker Devices.
- How long is the wait for Dr. Z Amplification gear?
- Current models are sold through authorized dealers, and the X-RAY is built to order in the Cleveland shop. Legacy Series amps are made to order and sold direct to USA customers only.