Category Archives: amps

Von Slatt designs guitar amp

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

Nathan’s New Amp [Steampunk Workshop via Make]

A guitar amp in your pocket

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Rob Beschizza

Vox is a guitar amp. Unlike most guitar amps, it’s about the size of a deck of cards. Just plug the $40 box into your guitar and go. There’s even an aux-in socket for mixing in another audio source. Vendor … Continue reading →

The BalvenAmp: DIY single malt whiskey box speaker/amp

Posted on May 28, 2008 by John Brownlee

According to its maker, the BalvenAmp — a cheap amplifier and speaker made out of an old box of 12-year single malt Speyside — “there’s a lot of low-end distortion, but at low volumes the treble is actually quite clear.” … Continue reading →

Metasonix “Fucking Fucker” G-1000 Tube Amp

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Joel Johnson

My musical ability is such that I make even the finest sonic gear sound like a fox caught in a solids compactor at the local treatment plant, but if I could make sweet musics, gear from Metasonix would be my … Continue reading →

Vox Amplug Headphone Guitar Amps

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Joel Johnson

Vox is releasing a range of modestly-sized guitar headphone amps, each of which are designed to simulate one of three classic amps: the AC30; the Marshall; and the Mesa Boogie (probably). The “cabinet” designs, however, are all based on the … Continue reading →

Avon Sunfire Tube Amp: Looks Important

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Joel Johnson

We’ve been meeting here for a while now and I really like you, so I think it’s probably important for me to tell you something that you’re not going to be happy to hear: tube amps are a joke. Sure, … Continue reading →