Mini-ZFest - Saturday August 2, in Ann Arbor, Michigan

[Jaguarguy]

I hold a gathering of around 20 people every summer at my place in Ann Arbor for members of the Dr. Z Forum to come and try out my Dr. Z amps.  I just might have the largest collection of Dr. Z amps in the country (according to Dr. Z).  I've had several of members of the HOC that have attended prior get-togethers here.  I'm making the same offer this year.  We usually get started around 10 a.m. and shut down when the last person leaves (last year it was after midnight).  

Dr. Z (Mike Zaite) himself will be attending this year and bringing at least 2 of his new amps - the recently released Z-40 and the soon to be released  "PHD" (a mash-up of vintage Fender Princeton, Fender Harvard and Dr. Z tones (hence "PHD").  It's a 10 watt KT66 single ended power tube, a 6SL7 octal pre-amp tube, and 5U4GB tube rectifier.  

I'll provide a lunch, snacks, and soft drinks/water.  If you're a Heritage purist, you can either bring your own guitar or use one of my Heritages.  

If you're interested just drop me a note here and I'll send you more details.

[TalismanRich]

I wish I could stick around, but I'll be heading back to attend a memorial service for a good friend's wife.   

[Steiner]

Hi Jaguarguy, thank you for the generous offer!  I intend to do my very best to join you and the Z mavens.
For the HOC - this represents an opportunity of a lifetime.  The Z people that attend this festivity are akin to the HOC members.  They are welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about their amps.  Jaguarguy has assembled a collection of amplifiers, mostly Dr.Z but certainly other premium models, that can rival Sweetwater.  While a tad overwhelming at first glance, the majority of attendees will help walk you through them; just like the HOC assists newcomers with Heritage models.  Over, above and beyond that, Jaguarguy provides a comfortable setting for the event and is the most gracious host I’ve encountered.  His muZeum even rivals PSP for fun and friendly interactions.  Highly Recommended.

[Jaguarguy]

On 7/20/2025 at 6:14 PM, Steiner said:

Hi Jaguarguy, thank you for the generous offer!  I intend to do my very best to join you and the Z mavens.
For the HOC - this represents an opportunity of a lifetime.  The Z people that attend this festivity are akin to the HOC members.  They are welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about their amps.  Jaguarguy has assembled a collection of amplifiers, mostly Dr.Z but certainly other premium models, that can rival Sweetwater.  While a tad overwhelming at first glance, the majority of attendees will help walk you through them; just like the HOC assists newcomers with Heritage models.  Over, above and beyond that, Jaguarguy provides a comfortable setting for the event and is the most gracious host I’ve encountered.  His muZeum even rivals PSP for fun and friendly interactions.  Highly Recommended.

Thanks for the kind words!  Hopefully you can make it!  Doc will have some new stuff there so it should be a fun day!