Budda Amplification was founded in 1995, making it one of the newer amp companies around. However, founding designers Scot Sier and Jeff Bober were no strangers to the amp world. Both had experience designing and building amps. In fact, the first amp they marketed under the Budda Amps label, the 18-watt Twinmaster Ten, was based on one of Bober’s early designs. They debuted the Twinmaster at the NAMM show in 1996, and they sold out of all 65 amps the first day of the show. This lead Sier and Bober to creating a line of low wattage boutique amps.
By 2004, Budda had grown to the point that the company had to expand. With new means of production, they were able to add new products and product lines, including the Superdrive line of amps. These amps are of higher wattage than the Twinmaster. They also introduced the Dual Stage line (which has been discontinued), the Stringmaster amps, and they released the Twinmaster Ten a decade after it hit the shelves as a way of celebrating the company’s tenth anniversary.
In addition to amps, Buddha also makes a line of pedals. Some of their most well-known pedals include the BudWah wah wah pedal, the Phatman distortion pedal, and the Zenman distortion pedal.
Budda’s operating philosophy is that amps should enhance the guitar and inspire musicians to play better since they can hear themselves very clearly through a Budda amp. They also strive to create innovative amps and pedals. They’ve experimented with various tubes, cabinets, speakers, and more in an attempt to create the best equipment possible.
Budda’s products are used by beginners and professional players alike. Carlos Santana, Good Charlotte’s Benji and Joel Madden, Matchbox 20’s Kyle Cook, and Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford are just a few people who use Budda amps and pedals.
The Budda Superdrive 18 is the leader of the pack for low wattage amps that rock! The rhythm channel packs plenty of punch and dynamics, and the hi gain channel offers plenty of variation, from creamy blues tones, to full on hyperdrive crunch. Its rectifier tubes offers an elasticity to your tone that is pure organic soul! Perfect for studio work and small club venues. Built with the finest components to withstand the abuse of constant road work, the Superdrive 18 is the working musicians choice!
The Superdrive 18 is a low-wattage powerhouse. Designed for clubs and studios, this lightweight, two-channel amplifier offers sparkling rhythm complexity with super-sensitive high-gain articulation. There's nothing more organic than the tone of EL84 power tubes being pushed to their limits, with lush sag and rewarding sustain. 18 Watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Rhythm and master volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
The Superdrive 18 is a low-wattage powerhouse. Designed for clubs and studios, this lightweight, two-channel amplifier offers sparkling rhythm complexity with super-sensitive high-gain articulation. There's nothing more organic than the tone of EL84 power tubes being pushed to their limits, with lush sag and rewarding sustain. 18 Watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Rhythm and master volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
The Superdrive 18 is a low-wattage powerhouse. Designed for clubs and studios, this lightweight, two-channel amplifier offers sparkling rhythm complexity with super-sensitive high-gain articulation. There's nothing more organic than the tone of EL84 power tubes being pushed to their limits, with lush sag and rewarding sustain. 18 Watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Rhythm and master volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
The Superdrive 18 is a low-wattage powerhouse. Designed for clubs and studios, this lightweight, two-channel amplifier offers sparkling rhythm complexity with super-sensitive high-gain articulation. There's nothing more organic than the tone of EL84 power tubes being pushed to their limits, with lush sag and rewarding sustain. 18 Watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Rhythm and master volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
The Superdrive 80 is our high-powered arena rocker, designed as a modern take on the famous 100-watt plexi of the '60s. Powered by four 6L6GC power tubes that can be swapped for 6550s, this muscular amp is not for the faint of heart. If you crave a sonic assault that will leave other rigs in the dust, the superdrive 80 is the only amp for you. 80 watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Grain channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
The Superdrive 18 is a low-wattage powerhouse. Designed for clubs and studios, this lightweight, two-channel amplifier offers sparkling rhythm complexity with super-sensitive high-gain articulation. There's nothing more organic than the tone of EL84 power tubes being pushed to their limits, with lush sag and rewarding sustain. 18 Watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Rhythm and master volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
The Superdrive 18 is a low-wattage powerhouse. Designed for clubs and studios, this lightweight, two-channel amplifier offers sparkling rhythm complexity with super-sensitive high-gain articulation. There's nothing more organic than the tone of EL84 power tubes being pushed to their limits, with lush sag and rewarding sustain. 18 Watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Rhythm and master volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
The Superdrive 18 is a low-wattage powerhouse. Designed for clubs and studios, this lightweight, two-channel amplifier offers sparkling rhythm complexity with super-sensitive high-gain articulation. There's nothing more organic than the tone of EL84 power tubes being pushed to their limits, with lush sag and rewarding sustain. 18 Watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Rhythm and master volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
The Superdrive 18 is a low-wattage powerhouse. Designed for clubs and studios, this lightweight, two-channel amplifier offers sparkling rhythm complexity with super-sensitive high-gain articulation. There's nothing more organic than the tone of EL84 power tubes being pushed to their limits, with lush sag and rewarding sustain. 18 Watts. 12AX7 high-grade preamp tubes. Hand-wired power amp. Class AB. Rhythm and Hi Gain Channels. Treble, mid and bass controls. Pull "Modern" Mid function. Pull "Brite" on Rhythm volume. Rhythm and master volume. Drive control. Effects loop. Slave out. Footswitch. Made in the U.S.A.
They debuted the Twinmaster at the NAMM show in 1996, and they sold out of all 65 amps the first day of the show. This lead Sier and Bober to creating a line of low wattage boutique amps.
