Products

The 18   

Our first product, and still one of the all time favorites is the 18.  The 18 watt is based on a Marshall (tm) with a few circuit changes.  This amp goes anywhere from sweet clean tones, to classic rock, to heavier gain, without being too heavy.  Think AC/DC, Van Halen, ABB, etc.  Due to overwhelming demand and popularity power scaling is now a standard feature on the 18.  This amp does it all, and does it so well.  Touch sensitivity on either channel is second to none.  Play lightly, it has sweet cleans, dig in a little and its unleashes mild bluesy overdrive tones.  Dig in harder and its Classic rock at its finest.  No need for pedals with this, but it does love a good boost as well.  Do not confuse with the original 18 watt Marshall amp, this amp has all that, and much more. 

The 18   

Our first product, and still one of the all time favorites is the 18.  The 18 watt is based on a Marshall (tm) with a few circuit changes.  This amp goes anywhere from sweet clean tones, to classic rock, to heavier gain, without being too heavy.  Think AC/DC, Van Halen, ABB, etc.  Due to overwhelming demand and popularity power scaling is now a standard feature on the 18.  This amp does it all, and does it so well.  Touch sensitivity on either channel is second to none.  Play lightly, it has sweet cleans, dig in a little and its unleashes mild bluesy overdrive tones.  Dig in harder and its Classic rock at its finest.  No need for pedals with this, but it does love a good boost as well.  Do not confuse with the original 18 watt Marshall amp, this amp has all that, and much more. 

MI-6    

   A variation on a theme, the  MI-6  is based on the same outstanding circuit as the 18, and with the same qualities,  but with a 6V6 twist.  For those who prefer the 6v6 platform for the power tubes, its the classic 18 preamp mated with the traditional 6v6 tone.  This amp has been tweaked to provide that classic Marshall tone only a bit thicker, and with slightly less high end chime than the el84 tubes provide.  Like all of my amps, this is available with any number of custom voicings and options.  Due to ovewhelming demand and popularity, power scaling is now a standard option on the MI-6.

JKC33     

The JKC33 is based on our Vintage 50, but designed with the gigging musician in mind.  Special lower-powered output transformer delivers about 30 watts makes it perfect for venues where 50 watts would be too much.  You can wind this amp up to enable it to produce that sweet tone at reduced volume.

    Just like the Vintage 50, this amp is a 4 input, non master volume setup, with a shared set of tone controls.  The JKC 33 has a killer, sweet full clean tone, and starts to get gritty around 4 on the volume.  From 4 on up, it gets thicker and smoother crunch tones.  As with all of our amps, it responds very well to the guitars volume control, and to your pick attack. When wound up, gets a nice gritty clean, or clean with a little hair on it, by rolling the volume back on the guitar.  Go from there, to singing leads with just a turn of the guitars volume. 

JKC33     

The JKC33 is based on our Vintage 50, but designed with the gigging musician in mind.  Special lower-powered output transformer delivers about 30 watts makes it perfect for venues where 50 watts would be too much.  You can wind this amp up to enable it to produce that sweet tone at reduced volume.

    Just like the Vintage 50, this amp is a 4 input, non master volume setup, with a shared set of tone controls.  The JKC 33 has a killer, sweet full clean tone, and starts to get gritty around 4 on the volume.  From 4 on up, it gets thicker and smoother crunch tones.  As with all of our amps, it responds very well to the guitars volume control, and to your pick attack. When wound up, gets a nice gritty clean, or clean with a little hair on it, by rolling the volume back on the guitar.  Go from there, to singing leads with just a turn of the guitars volume. 

Ampzilla & Ampzilla 33

The Ampzilla is a higher gain amp, not up to the gain levels of some of the modern high gain amps, but way more aggressive than a superlead type amp, with more response and character also.  It is a non master volume type amp, meaning it wont get you oversaturated all preamp gain tones at whisper volumes, it is meant to be opened up. This amp is undergoing a constant R&D program, with the latest design sporting a footswitchable 2 channel setup.  The first channel is pretty hot, it originally started out as being inspired by an Express,  with the 2nd channel adding in an extra gain stage, which gives the amp a very thick, singing lead tone.

Ampzilla & Ampzilla 33

The Ampzilla is a higher gain amp, not up to the gain levels of some of the modern high gain amps, but way more aggressive than a superlead type amp, with more response and character also.  It is a non master volume type amp, meaning it wont get you oversaturated all preamp gain tones at whisper volumes, it is meant to be opened up. This amp is undergoing a constant R&D program, with the latest design sporting a footswitchable 2 channel setup.  The first channel is pretty hot, it originally started out as being inspired by an Express,  with the 2nd channel adding in an extra gain stage, which gives the amp a very thick, singing lead tone.

The Sultan

This amp was inspired by one of my guitar heros, Mark Knopfler, and one of my amp building heros, Trainwreck.  It started as an idea about building a low powered amp with a similar character of a Trainwreck.  As with any good amp,  things always start to take on their own shape and tone.  I set out to make a 2 el84 22 watt amp,  but wanted to add a half power triode setup.  The sultan changes modes from about 22 watts in full power mode,  to about 10 watts in half power mode.  The Sultan, as with all of my amps, is amazingly touch sensitive and dynamic.  It can go from clean, to totally wild, from the guitars volume, and from your playing technique.  

  The Sultan uses a custom special wound output transformer, and is available in 120V, 220V, and 240V configuration.  3 12ax7,s 2 el84, 2 6v6,  and a GZ34 rectifier.

The Sultan

This amp was inspired by one of my guitar heros, Mark Knopfler, and one of my amp building heros, Trainwreck.  It started as an idea about building a low powered amp with a similar character of a Trainwreck.  As with any good amp,  things always start to take on their own shape and tone.  I set out to make a 2 el84 22 watt amp,  but wanted to add a half power triode setup.  The sultan changes modes from about 22 watts in full power mode,  to about 10 watts in half power mode.  The Sultan, as with all of my amps, is amazingly touch sensitive and dynamic.  It can go from clean, to totally wild, from the guitars volume, and from your playing technique.  

  The Sultan uses a custom special wound output transformer, and is available in 120V, 220V, and 240V configuration.  3 12ax7,s 2 el84, 2 6v6,  and a GZ34 rectifier.

The SHG

The SHG is a serious high gain amp.  It has 2 more gain stages compared to the hot side of the Storm.  I was after the '80's hair metal sounds, and gain levels, without having to use a pedal.  Its not as harsh and metallic as a lot of high gain amps,  it still retains the "old" tone,  but adds a ton of gain to that old tone.  It also has a very effective master volume for playing at reasonable levels.  The SHG is not a lifeless,  mid scooped modern day noise maker,  it still retains mids, and character.  The amp now comes standard with an effects loop and power scaling.

The Storm & Storm 33

Based on the classic 50 watt amps of the late 70's through the 80's, the Storm delivers all the rock tones you are looking for.  More gain than the Vintage 50, by quite a bit.  Amp is set up with 2 gain adjustments.  Can dial in a nice clean tone, to a killer crunch. Want old VH punch and crunch?  Look no farther. Set up as a 2 channel amp, it has a low and a high channel. It comes stock with a footswitch to switch from low to high. Its a very big, powerful JCM800 type amp, without the "icepick" that some of them were famous for.  

  As with all of our amps, it responds very well to the guitars volume control, and to your pick attack.   No overly compressed, non dynamic mud.  The Storm  is very articulate, and touch sensitive.This amp does have a master volume, but its an older, non post phase type master,  meaning it will not get you heavy preamp gain at whisper volume, it will require to be turned up a little bit. I will break up pretty early,  but its not real preamp saturated,  its more old school JCM800 type gain levels down low.

The Sonoma

1X12" Oversized Cabinet

Based on the same classic looks of the 2X12 oversized cab and the same big tone.  This cab is 24 X 18 X 12 to achieve the big cab tone.

All cabinets come standard 

with a 3 piece back for tone experimenting

2x12 Slant or Straight Cabinet

2X12 mini slant cab.  Made to look like a small version of the slant cabs we all love.  These cabs are 23 wide by 25 tall, as I think it looks better to not have them be square.  The speakers are on a slanted internal baffle, both on the same plane as some feel that a normal slant cab, with the 2 different planes of speakers causes a slight out of phase issue between the straight and slanted speakers.  

Next is the 2X12 straight version to match the above cabinet.  Its the same dimensions, with the same high quality construction, but with the speaker straight mounted for a slightly deeper and darker tone, or use with the slant for a killer mini stack.

2x12 Oversize Horizontal Cabinet

Also available is an oversized 2x12 horizontal cabinet.  This cab is 24 tall X 30 wide X 12 deep. This oversized cab gives you a bigger 4x12 type tone, but isnt quite as bulky, heavy or expensive as a 4x12.