List of Small Operation Amp Builders

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I’ve been turning my attention to smaller operation amp builders and wanting to put a list together. Since this group doesn’t always get the exposure they deserve (and to help broaden my and others' horizons of what’s out there) I thought it would be nice to start a thread with a list of these builders’ companies. I think it would be fair to include the mod shops in this list too. I’ll do my best to keep this list updated as any names are added. Here are a couple to start with.

*Edit -List Update 3/16/22

Acorn Amplifiers
Audette (Michael R/T)
Bad Cat
Baron - not sure if still in production
Blankenship Amp Repair
Carr
Carstens Amplification
CEC Amps - not sure if still in production
Dean Costello Audio
Dr. Z
Fargen
Ground Zero Ampworks
Henning
Hermansson
IronHorse Amps
Kruse Amplification
KSR Amplification
Landry Amps
Larry Amplification
Metalhead
MI Amplification
Monomyth Amps
Morin
Morris Amplification
Naylor Engineering
Omega Ampworks
Peters Amplification
Redplate Amplification
Reeves Amplification
Rocknroll Amps
Scarborough Amplification
Savage Audio
Science Amps
Sloane Amplification
Splawn
Tone King
Two Rock
Ugly Amps
Verellen
Victory
Voge Instrument Companyl
Wizard
 
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OP - you are only looking for people that are still building correct?

Audette (Michael R/T)
Splawn could go on here as that is a 1 man shop, 1 at a time
Baron - not sure if still in production
CEC Amps - not sure if still in production
Henning
Larry Amplification
Victory?
Fargen?
Tone King
Two Rock
Bad Cat
Carr?

Hermansson - firejack's thread reminded me
 
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Verellen! I'm pissed Ben stopped making amps during the pandemic. I really want a Meatsmoke.
 
I’ll give a shout for my buddy Roy Blankenship. I think he is top of the game for vintage style Fender and Marshall amps.
 
Reeves Amplification for those that want to get their Hiwatt groove on.
 
Kruse Amplification. I know people are either hot and cold on his tones, but he builds a nice amp. I've been to his workshop in Sun Valley and was very impressed.
 
MadAsAHatter said:
I’ve been turning my attention to smaller operation amp builders and wanting to put a list together. Since this group doesn’t always get the exposure they deserve (and to help broaden my and others' horizons of what’s out there) I thought it would be nice to start a thread with a list of these builders’ companies. I think it would be fair to include the mod shops in this list too. I’ll do my best to keep this list updated as any names are added. Here are a couple to start with.

*Edit -List Update 3/12/22

Acorn Amplifiers
Audette (Michael R/T)
Bad Cat
Baron - not sure if still in production
Blankenship Amp Repair
Carr
Carstens Amplification
CEC Amps - not sure if still in production
Dean Costello Audio
Dr. Z
Fargen
Ground Zero Ampworks
Henning
Hermansson
IronHorse Amps
Kruse Amplification
KSR Amplification
Larry Amplification
Metalhead
MI Amplification
Monomyth Amps
Morin
Morris Amplification
Peters Amplification
Reeves Amplification
Scarborough Amplification
Science Amps
Sloane Amplification
Splawn
Tone King
Two Rock
Ugly Amps
Verellen
Victory
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Rocknroll Amps
 
BeZo said:
I still really want to hear one of those. Now that Ben Verellen isn't building...
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I heard one once and I couldn’t believe how cool of a stoner tone with any pedals or fuzz added . Definitely on my list
 
Readyaimfire said:
Kruse Amplification. I know people are either hot and cold on his tones, but he builds a nice amp. I've been to his workshop in Sun Valley and was very impressed.
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Im super impressed with his modded Fender amp clips
 
Kinda weird we made it this far into the thread without using the word "boutique" at all.
 
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