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Eminar

Eminar was an Australian amplifier and PA / live sound systems company active from around 1964 to the 1970s. The company was founded by Gary Millington and Peter Roberts in Melbourne. They made tube guitar amplifiers initially but switched to solid state amps in the 1970s.

Source: Oz Valve Amps: Eminar (3 April 2024)

65Amps Whiskey

65Amps Whiskey 45W 1X12 Guitar Combo Amp

The Whiskey 45W tube-driven head by 65amps is a collaboration between two longtime peers and friends; 65amps and LA tone guru Dave Friedman. Going for the throttled-up sound of "The Strip" in Los Angeles, Dan and Dave were able to find that unique sound in a format that is useable in a modern context. In addition to very authentic and rich distortion, the clean sound on The Whiskey is loud and proud. The clean channel is completely outside of the Master Volume circuit, so the normal compromise of a mediocre clean sound in a high-gain amp is gone.

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Grindrod

Steve Grindrod launched Steve Grindrod Amplification (SGA) in 2015. Steve Grindrod is renowned for shaping "the British Sound," during his extensive experience as Chief Designer at major amplifier companies. His tenure includes 27 years at Marshall, where he developed legendary amplifiers such as the JCM800 and Silver Jubilee, 8 years at Vox, contributing to the creation of the AC30 and other models, and 6 years at Albion, further enhancing his portfolio. The debut SGA product line, the Pendragon series, was unveiled in 2015.

Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister Deluxe 20 Head

Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister Deluxe 20 Head Black

TubeMeister Deluxe 20 takes the best-selling Meister lunchbox amp format to a whole new level, with boutique tube tones inspired by the most-loved channels of Hughes & Kettners award-winning TriAmp Mark 3 flagship and a bunch of killer new features to make your job as a guitar player better sounding, easier and a whole load more fun.. Whether you rock on stage, play at home or record at night, TubeMeister Deluxe 20 is the ideal amp.

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Milkman The Amp 100

Milkman Sound The Amp 100 100W Tube-Hybrid Guitar Pedalboard Amp Black

Milkman's The Amp 100 is the high-power addition to The Amp model line that set the standard for pedalboard sized tube/Class D hybrid guitar amps in 2018. Maximum wattage has been increased to 100W and an integrated FET boost circuit and dual control reverb has been added. A black finish with Walnut end panels and silver knobs completes the new look.. In the Amp 100, an internal FET boost starts at unity gain and can work as an always-on EQ sweetener, subtly boosting midrange frequencies, or as a powerful drive pushing the 12AX7 tube into full saturation.

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Fuchs Mantis Jr. 1X12 100W Combo

Fuchs Mantis Jr. 1X12 100W Tube Guitar Combo Amp

The Fuchs Mantis Jr 1x12 100W combo features a Warehouse ET-1265 speaker combined with a tuned rear-ported enclosure, which gives all Fuchs combos full and powerful low end for a box of this size an portability. Unlike other combos, in which the rear is more than 75% open, the Fuchs combos are more than 75% closed and feature a port that produces a deep, strong low end unheard of in a combo platform. The Mantis Jr.

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Bad Cat Cub 1X12 30W Combo

Bad Cat Cub 1X12 30W Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

The Bad Cat Cub 1x12 30W tube guitar combo amp is an enhanced iteration of the boutique classic Cub design. Its original circuitry was simple, yet extremely versatile, offering punch and chime. The Cub 1x12 30W combo is a single-channel amplifier with two distinct gain modes: Clean and Overdrive. The original Cub circuitry has been further developed and is accessed in the Clean mode go from bright, chiming, classic cleans to smooth, touch-responsive edge of breakup.

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Ashdown MF284H MoFo15W Head

Ashdown Mf284h 15W All-Tube Mofo Guitar Amp Head

Ashdown's MF284H all-tube MoFo guitar amp head has 15-watts of power from two EL84 - Mo tone Fo you. The 15-watt 2 x EL84 power section means enough power for small gigs and rehearsals yet you can still get the valves cooking when playing at lower volumes at home and in the studio. Now with built-in load, headphone output for silent use, and onboard Line Level DI to make the MF-284 a useful studio companion.

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Bugera T5 5W Tube Guitar Amplifier Head

Bugera T5 5W Tube Guitar Amplifier Head

The Bugera T5 serves up 5 Class-A Watts and features their revolutionary INFINIUM Tube Life Multiplier Technology which not only controls your output tubes status, but can extend its lifespan by up to 20 times. A built-in 2-way Power Attenuator, allows you to achieve the ultimate sound at any volume, all the way down to 0.1 Watts and the ultra easy-to-use vintage equalizer (Bass and Treble). They topped it all off with a sweet-sounding, high-definition Reverb and a Phat switch. The T5 INFINIUM features true Class-A technology with a 12AX7 front-end and an EL84 power stage.

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Gartone

Gartone Amplifiers is a boutique UK tube ampllfier company, founded by Martin Garton. Garton's journey into electronics began during his school days when he started building radio kits and a fuzz pedal. Afterward, he spent 8 years working as an autoelectrician and gained a qualification in electronics.

During the mid-nineties, Martin collected reissue amps and began enhancing and modifying them. His interest expanded to vintage amps like a 1967 Pro Reverb, followed by other vintage Fender and Marshall models.

Over time, Garton's reputation grew, and he started repairing and restoring vintage amps for others based on word-of-mouth recommendations. In 2001, he built his first amp, a plexi 45, and then spent a year and a half refining it. This marked the beginning of his passion for amp building.

Matamp

Matamp is a renowned manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of handcrafted valve guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets. With a factory located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Great Britain, Matamp's team of highly skilled technicians has been building amplifiers since 1964. The company takes pride in their rich history and heritage of producing valve amplifiers and providing great sales, support, and after-sales service worldwide. Rather than replicating existing tones, Matamp focuses on creating amplifiers that assist musicians in finding their own unique sound. Their products have played a significant role in shaping the sound of British music, spanning various genres from Jazz to Metal. Matamp offers global customer service and facilitates direct sales or purchases through their selected specialist dealers.

Splawn

Splawn Amplification was founded by Scott Splawn in 2004 in Dallas, North Carolina. Scott had previously been selling guitars & doing repairs since 1996. He studied up on tube amps & repairs before modding his own Marshall amps to give them extra gain. This led to a business modding Marshall amps and eventually to full scale production of Splawn tube amplifiers in 2004. Splawn also offers electric guitars.

Source: Splawn Amplification website (19 July 2023)

Granger

Granger Amplification is a manufacturer of custom, hand-wired guitar amplifiers, founded by Curt Granger in 2007. Curt Granger, the founder, possesses a background in music, electronics, and audio engineering, with experience as a guitarist, audio producer, and electronic technician. He started building, repairing, and modifying amplifiers for friends and himself before officially establishing Granger Amplification. The company offers customization options, catering to individual preferences.

Source: Granger Amplification website (22 August 2023)

Dumble

Dumble, a renowned guitar amplifier manufacturer based in Los Angeles, California, was established by Alexander "Howard" Dumble (June 1, 1944 – January 16, 2022). The brand gained fame for its custom, handcrafted amplifiers that were personally built by Dumble himself, contributing to their exclusivity and high market value. The amplifiers are considered the most expensive boutique options on the used market, with prices soaring due to their rarity and quality.

Dumble's amplifiers, known as the Dumble Overdrive Special (ODS), are highly sought after and have fetched prices ranging from $70,000 to $150,000 for used models, often exceeding these figures. Dumble built only a small number of amplifiers annually, typically two to three units, primarily catering to celebrity musicians and recording studios. He intentionally priced the amps similarly to the used market to discourage resale.

Risson

Risson Amplifiers was established by Bob Rissi. From 1961 to 1967 Bob worked on many Fender amplifier designs for both tube and solid state amps, working alongside Leo Fender, Freddy Travares, Don Randall, George Fullerton, Paul Spranger and Dick Evans. From 1967 to 1970 he worked at Rickenbacker as Director of Amplifiers where he designed the Transonic amplifiers used by Led Zeppelin and other music superstars. In the early 1970s he established Risson Amplifiers and was also the owner of the Norcraft Company. Risson made both solid state and tube amplifiers until the mid 1980s when Bob Rissi left to concentrate on his computer company. Around 2004 Risson restarted - making small numbers of tube amplifiers. Bob Rissi died in 2020.

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