The folks at ValveTrain have a clear objective: To build hand-wired amplifiers in America using the highest quality US-made components available, and to price them within reach of the gigging musician. ValveTrain produces a range of amplifiers inspired by the classic Fender® designs of the 50's and 60's. Available is sizes ranging from 6 watts to 35 watts – many equipped with half power switches – they are perfectly sized for home, the studio and clubs. Many models are also available in attractive black/tan Tolex covering or beautifully lacquered traditional 50's tweed. ValveTrain amplifiers exemplify the philosophy that simple designs with top notch components and meticulous craftsmanship are capable of producing superior performance. Some time less really is more.
Hand crafted in Florida, the ValveTrain Bennington Reverb combo brings hand-wired pure Blackface Deluxe vibe at an amazing price. Find out how good a classically-built tube amp can sound for a fraction of what many boutique builders charge. This is the new "Second Generation" model in stock with a larger cabinet and full length reverb pan. The sound is even better: Fuller, better bass, and shimmering spacious depth to the mids and upper end. ValveTrain has made a very good amp great.
USED GEAR - Hand crafted in Florida, the ValveTrain Bennington Reverb combo brings hand-wired pure Blackface Deluxe vibe at an amazing price. Find out how good a classically-built tube amp can sound for a fraction of what many boutique builders charge. This is the new "Second Generation" Head with improved sound: Fuller, better bass, and shimmering spacious depth to the mids and upper end. This is a great club head that can easily power 1x12, 2x10 or 2x12 cabinets.
IN STOCK! Patterned after the famous Tweed "Champ" amp, the ValveTrain Tallboy 205 is 20 lbs of pure hand-wired joy that mainlines your every thought directly to the speaker. This amp is available with either a 12" Eminence Legend or (2) 8" Weber Vintage Speakers.
Hand crafted in Florida, ValveTrain amps are about as close as you can get to a truly American-made amp. Every effort is made to use only high quality US-made components including custom-wound transformers, switchgear, and Eminence speakers. Where a US source is not available, the best possible alternatives are used. ValveTrain has significantly upgraded their Trenton Combo amplifier and the sound is even better than before. For authentic tweed tones in a hand-wired USA amplifier, the Trenton stands alone.
