The Matchless Nighthawk is a 15 watt amp that really provides way more sound and tone than you’d expect from this low-powered boutique amp. The Nighthawk features two EL84 tubes and an EF86 channel. It uses a 1x12 Matchless celestion speaker to really provide some great sounds. The amp has one channel and two inputs. While the Nighthawk may lack many features that more modern amps have, this can be seen as one of its strengths—it really focuses on what’s important. The amp has a volume, tone, master, and reverb controls, and you can put the reverb control on your footswitch if you like. (more...)
March 20, 2010
Posted in Matchless — anthony @ 12:10 pm
The J-2 from Two Rock Amps was created for their 10th anniversary. This amp, which is based on their Jet Signature Platform, features an all new design that brings in the dynamics and the feel of their 50 and 100 watt amps. This includes a new reverb circuit, more response, separate master controls, and more. The J-2 is available in two different packages.
The first features a 40 watt head powered by two 6L6 tubes. It includes a 1-12 extension cab, footswitch, and cables, plus it comes with a special 10th anniversary t-shirt, hat, and logos. The second package is a 40 watt amp that uses a 1-12 combo. It also includes the special 10th anniversary items and cables. (more...)
February 25, 2010
Posted in Two Rock Amps — anthony @ 10:45 pm
Budda has a number of different products in their Superdrive Series II collection. The major difference in these amps seems to come down to wattage. The Budda Amps Superdrive 18 Series II is a sweet 18 watter. It just about enough power for most small to midsize rooms. It’s also very lightweight and easy to travel with, making it great for taking it on the road.
The Superdrive 18 Series II is a class AB amp that is completely hand-wired. It has two channels (rhythm and high gain) and the amps are known for being amazingly articulate. The amp uses two EL84 tubes, a 5u4 rectifier, and 12AX7 tubes for the preamp. The amp has controls for mid, bass, treble, rhythm, and master volume. It also features a pull modern mid function and a pull brite function for rhythm channel volume. The Superdrive 18 Series II also features a custom-wound transformer that has a 4, 8, or 16 ohm switch. This amp is available as a head for $1595 new or as a 1x12 combo for $1895.
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The Mini II is one of Bad Cat Amps’ most popular products. This tiny little amp may only put out five watts of power, but don’t let that fool you this bad boy really roars. It’s the perfect amp for anyone who needs a low-volume amp in their studio for recording. It’s not going to do very well in large venues, of course, but for home play and recording, the Bad Cat Mini II is perfect. It’s a Class A amp that is point to point wired and all tube powered. (more...)
January 21, 2010
Posted in Bad Cat Amps — anthony @ 5:47 pm
Savage Amps has been producing high quality vacuum tube and solid-state amps since 1990. Based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area, the company offers amps designs for people seeking a vintage or boutique tone. Some of the big names currently using Savage Amps are Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow, R.E.M., Foo Fighters, and Beck, to name a few.
Savage currently offers six different amps. The Macht 12x and Macht 6, technically two different devices, offer players amazing tone and volume. These class A amps are all hand-wired and feature 2 input preamp, one or two 6V6 tubes (Macht 6 features one), and more.
The Rohr 15 amp features everything that the larger Savage amps do but it a little smaller and more compact. It’s a class A amp that is great for both studio play and using for gigs. It is a 15 watt amp that features two channels and is powered by two EL-84/6BQ5 tubes. (more...)
January 13, 2010
Posted in Savage Amps — anthony @ 11:24 am
Fargen’s Super Collider boutique amp is one of their newest dual channel amps that combines incredibly rich and clean tones with some of the fattest lead tones around. The amp features a very innovative design that makes use of some of the best from Fargen’s other amps while bringing in several new concepts and ideas. This is one 6L6 tube amp that is far from standard.
The Super Collider was created after Benjamin Fargen built a custom SCO amplifier for Cliff Culteri. He wanted the best 2 x 6L6 lead amp possible, and he absolutely loved Fargen’s product. However, Culteri’s amp was a single channel, so Fargen desided to create a dual channel version that also featured a clean channel. Thus, the Super Collider was born. (more...)
January 11, 2010
Posted in Fargen Amps — anthony @ 8:29 pm
The Nighthawk features two EL84 tubes and an EF86 channel. It uses a 1x12 Matchless celestion speaker to really provide some great sounds. The amp has one channel and two inputs. While the Nighthawk may lack many features that more modern amps have, this can be seen as one of its strengths—it really focuses on what’s important. The amp has a volume, tone, master, and reverb controls, and you can put the reverb control on your footswitch if you like. (more...)
This amp, which is based on their Jet Signature Platform, features an all new design that brings in the dynamics and the feel of their 50 and 100 watt amps. This includes a new reverb circuit, more response, separate master controls, and more. The J-2 is available in two different packages.
The major difference in these amps seems to come down to wattage. The Budda Amps Superdrive 18 Series II is a sweet 18 watter. It just about enough power for most small to midsize rooms. It’s also very lightweight and easy to travel with, making it great for taking it on the road.
This tiny little amp may only put out five watts of power, but don’t let that fool you this bad boy really roars. It’s the perfect amp for anyone who needs a low-volume amp in their studio for recording. It’s not going to do very well in large venues, of course, but for home play and recording, the Bad Cat Mini II is perfect. It’s a Class A amp that is point to point wired and all tube powered. 
Based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area, the company offers amps designs for people seeking a vintage or boutique tone. Some of the big names currently using Savage Amps are Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow, R.E.M., Foo Fighters, and Beck, to name a few. 
The amp features a very innovative design that makes use of some of the best from Fargen’s other amps while bringing in several new concepts and ideas. This is one 6L6 tube amp that is far from standard.