|
Power Output |
40/30
Watts (pentode/triode) |
|
Output Tubes |
2 -
6L6 |
|
Preamp Tubes |
3 -
12AX7 |
|
Rectifier |
1 -
5U4 |
|
Controls |
Volume, Volume (ch 2), Treble, Bass, Master, Triode/Pentode
Switch (back panel), Channel Foot Switch |
|
Configurations |
Head,
2x10 and 1x12 Combos |
|
Outputs |
Single
8 ohm |
|
Colors |
Black,
Blonde, Red |
Dimensions
& Weight |
Head:
19" W, 9 3/4" H, 9 1/2" D
1x12 and 2x10 Combo: 23" W, 20 1/8" H, 10" D |
The Galaxie
is a channel switching (via footswitch) amp that combines
classic tweed clean tones and smooth modern drive sounds. The clean
channel nails the sweet swirling sound of classic tweed amps that
have become the foundation of electric guitar tone. The drive
channel is the result of Dr Z’s 20 plus years of design experience.
You’ll find it has excellent sustain and a rich open sound with
plenty of gain on tap for today’s needs.
The output transformer is made by the venerable Triad company and is
to the original spec found in classic tweed amps like the Super,
Pro, and low powered Twin. Great care was taken to accurately
reproduce this transformer. Dr Z is very excited to use the Triad
transformer in this design.
The preamp consists of three 12AX7s coupled to a dual 6L6 output
section and rectified by a 5U4. The Galaxie features a pentode/triode
switch on the rear of the amp. This will enable 40 watts in pentode
setting and 30 watts in triode.
New for 2010 we have eliminated the Presence control and added a
Master Volume for the drive channel. This gives the ability to match
up the output of the clean and drive channels with ease.
The sweet big bottled sounds of the Galaxie are at your command. The
Galaxie is set to explore!
Stu at Fat
Sound had this to say about the Galaxie:
"This is the first time I have ever heard truly Fender style
cleans from a Dr Z amplifier. In attempting to solve the age old
Fender problem of a flabby low end at volume, most amp designers
tend to remove some of their amplifiers low mids. This tightens
up the amp, but unfortunately also tends to create a more
sterile tone without the bubbly percussiveness that is part of
what makes the original Fenders so much fun to play and so sweet
sounding. The clean channel of the Galaxie has no such
compromises. You get all the reedy, sweet, percussiveness and
shimmery clean of a Classic Fender *and* a tight, focused low
end. The second channel is a major revelation for anyone who has
desired a refined and smooth yet properly aggressive British
style gain tone from a Dr Z amplifier and have either found his
previous offerings not quite gainy enough or a bit too hard/revealing
in the upper midrange. The gain channel of the Galaxie offers
simply awesome gain tones that sing and sustain for days with
the perfect amount of mid content to sit nicely in a mix, a
rock-n-roll style aggression in the top end without a trace of
harshness or buzz and a low end wallop that you can feel in your
chest with every low note played."
