Category Archives: Handbuilt Amps
New Model! BFF Twenty
The first build and new Sweet model of 2023 is complete! This portable 1×12 powerhouse combo is basically a PreBS 20 in a PreBS 15 chassis and cab. No vibrato in this one but is has a few new features … Continue reading
PreBS 20+ Green Levant
The latest PreBS 20+ has a couple of new features to add improved performance and even more versatility. Along with the 2×10 speakers, over-sized transformers from Mercury Magnetics, and bias test points on the rear panel, this one also has … Continue reading
PreBS T12 Black w/Carolina Blue Stripe
A newly completed T12 is available now, not yet spoken for. I built this in a color scheme that I’ve been wanting to see for some time now and with the blue stripe in the grill cloth more prominently displayed. … Continue reading
PreBS-T5 Black Ghost Paisley
Another custom Sweet build just completed. This 5F1 champ build features Mercury Magnetics transformers, custom velvet grill cloth by artist Jeremiah Witting-Akiona, and of course my exclusive 3-way gain switch for more tonal variety. You’ll get the classic crunch and … Continue reading
PreBS T5 Alligator
Another classic Alligator PreBS T5 with Cane grillcloth. One of my favorite color combinations! This one was ordered with standard 8″ WGS speaker for a traditional tone and has our unique 3-position gain switch for some variations on the classic … Continue reading
JTM 45 Build Purple Head and Cab
This one off/prototype build request was for an offset Marshall JTM 45 style head and 2×12 half stack with a Marshall/blackface Fender hybrid circuit with master volume. The 4 jack normal/bright inputs was kept but adjusted for less extremes. The … Continue reading
BFF Head and Cab Prototype
First of its kind! The BFF, A PreBS20+ in a PreBS15+ sized chassis(BFF faceplate coming soon). All of the best hand-wired features of the Princeton Reverb, Deluxe Reverb, and Vibrolux Reverb in one compact head with separate cabinet for easy … Continue reading
PreBS 15 Black with 12″ Speaker
Another PreBS 15 is completed! This one is a traditional looking build with 12″ Eminence GA-SC64 speaker, Mercury Magnetics transformers, and user adjustable bias control and test points on the rear panel. This $50 upgrade will pay for itself the … Continue reading
PreBS 15 Black w/Silver Racing Stripe
Another PreBS 15 is completed. This time it’s wearing black with a silver stripe. It features a 12″ Mojotone BV-25M speaker, Mercury Magnetics output transformer, and push-pull mid boost. Of course, it has the usual bells and whistles as well; … Continue reading
Super Chief
This “one off” 40W 4×10″ combo is based on the famous blackface Super Reverb. It features Eminence Ram Rod speakers to compiment the woody tones of it’s owner’s Gibson ES 335. This was made for my friend Eddy “the Chief” … Continue reading