Route 66 Jr. Head
12-watt (scalable to 6 or 3 watts) single-ended head with the original Route 66's EF-86 pentode preamp, no master volume, cathode-biased single KT66.
About this amp
The Route 66 Jr. shrinks Dr. Z’s award-winning Route 66 down to a single cathode-biased KT66 power tube (12 watts, scalable to 6 or 3 via a 3-position Wattage switch) while retaining the original’s EF-86 pentode preamp. No master volume, three simple knobs: Volume, Treble, Bass. Hand-wired, tube-rectified, with a buffered FX loop.
Specs
| Power Output | 12 Watts, scalable to 6 or 3 watts |
|---|---|
| Output Tube | 1x KT66, cathode biased |
| Preamp Tubes | 1x EF-86 (pentode), 1x 12AX7 |
| Rectifier | Tube (5AR4) |
| Controls | Volume, Treble, Bass, Wattage |
| Other | 8 ohm output, Buffered FX Loop |
| Dimensions | 19in W x 9.75in H x 9.5in D |
| Weight | 27 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Route 66 Jr. Head cost?
- Dr. Z Amplification sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Route 66 Jr. Head still available?
- Yes. Dr. Z Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Route 66 Jr. Head?
- Dr. Z Amplification, building gear since 1988. Where it's built: Hand-wired in Cleveland, Ohio. It's listed here as a tube head 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.