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Analog Brothers

Made since "...1991 in New Hope,  Bucks County, PA. USA. Some chassis (metal work only) were produced in Philadelphia, PA. USA, but every other part and assembly was produced in Bucks. Inside every amp on the chassis is a date and my initials (JH). No amp has ever left without that. Serial #s have not been exactly consistent, but our record keeping here has been very good. We have a file on every amp produced and can tell who the original client was, the specific circuit details, the date of manufacture and more info." [Source: Jim, Analogbros, email 1/10/08]

Analog Brothers interview

HS Anderson

http://tix.gozaru.jp/stompbox.html

see Guitars for more info.

Andre Audio

Gene Andre, a Russian migrant to USA was an electronics wizard who worked for Ampeg.  In 1969 he established his own shop making amplifiers and effects.  [Source: Ampeg,  By Gregg Hopkins, Bill Moore]

Images eBay:

Andre Audio Made in USA

Andre Audio combo amplifier

Anita

ANITA effect pedal was made in Riga (Latvia). [Source http://meatexz.com/phpBB2/index.php]

Aphek

Effects made by Greg Dixon, Australia

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Aphek

Apollo

There were Apollo brand guitars made in Japan and distributed by St Lous Music - ? these pedals have same family?.

http://members.willinet.net/thx1136/gearpg2.html

Apollo Surf Wah pedal eBay:

Apollo

Apollo amplifiers were made in Melboune, Australia in the 1970s by Eminar.

see Eminar

Apollo Amplifiers

Current ie. Year 2000s brand.

Arbiter

see Sound City, Dallas Arbiter. Arbiter had a UK website until recently and I have been advised that is now out of business in 2008.  [Source: Reverb Online Music Store]

Arcane Inc

 

Custom pick ups made in the USA by Rob Timmons.

"I wound my first pickup in 1990 while attending the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery and since then I have worked for numerous companies in the guitar industry—from large guitar manufacturers to small custom builders like Valley Arts and Tobias—handling everything from running custom shops and artist relations programs to entire guitar divisions.

I started Arcane, Inc. with the goal of producing the highest quality, most uncompromised, hand-made pickups in the industry. Since then I have worked with many respected names in the industry. As a consultant, I helped Tyler Guitars founder and namesake Jim Tyler develop the Tyler pickup line, and built the first 500 Tyler pickups myself in the Arcane shop. I also worked on a project with highly respected pickup builder Tom Holmes that eventually became his Japanese line (Prior to the formation of Arcane Inc.).

Today I consult guitar companies on pickup design and construction, build pickups on an OEM basis for James Trussart Guitars and also sell to artist musicians and distributors all over the world in search of better tone and the finest in custom pickups.

This work is not just a business—it’s a passion. I have a deep understanding of what makes a tonally superior pickup. The products that come out of my shop reflect unparalleled craftsmanship and are the culmination of all the knowledge I have gained from my years of working in the guitar industry. " [Source and images courtesy: Rob Timmons, email 16/8/2009]

Archer

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Archer+Guitars

Area 51

Area 51 Tube Audio Designs is a small shop located in Newaygo, Michigan USA.  Area 51 products are made by hand.

Aria

Aria Pro II

Aria Diamond

 

http://www.geocities.com/stompbox2001/aria.htm

http://tix.gozaru.jp/stompbox.html

Aria effects pedal catalog http://ushigomepan.cool.ne.jp/effect/catalogue.html

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Aria

Image Aria ProII amp (made in China) Yahoo auction:

Aria made in China

Images 1971 Aria Diamond Wah-Fuzz - eBay:

Diamond Wah Fuzz Made in Japan

Arion

http://tix.gozaru.jp/stompbox.html

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Arion

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Arion

Images Arion Stereo Delay eBay:

Arion Stereo Delay Ampower Model 80 Tremelo effects pedal reverse

Ark Amplifiers

Custom amplifiers Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA

A.R.T

Applied Research and Technology.  Established in 1984, Rochester, New York.

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/ART

Ashdown

Ashdown amps are based in Essex, England.  Cheaper versions from China.  Apparently some models are built in the Kentucky, USA facility.

"Ashdown serial numbers end with the date. EG: 206940106 would be serial number 10694 then date 01/2006. Hope this helps, good luck with the web site." [Source: Martin Burrows, Ashdown, email 5/2/2007]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashdown_Engineering

Ashdown schematic

http://www.schematicheaven.com/post70s.htm

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Ashdown

Image eBay

Ashdown bass amplifier head

Ashly

Ashly Audio was founded in 1974 by a group of recording engineers, concert sound professionals, and electronics designers. [Source: Ashly]

Image of Ashly Bass preamp and compressor courtesy of David, Feb 2008.

Ashly bass preamplifer and SC50 compressor limiter

Ashton

Chinese made, designed in Australia.

Ashton amp schematics

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Ashton

Aslin Dane

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Aslin+Dane

ASM Custom

Amps by Multivox USA

Images eBay:

ASM Custom Made in USA

Aston Electronics

For over 30 years, Geoff Pugh has been providing the musicians' community with vital repair services. Aston Electronics is the home of Volt Amplifiers, a range of high quality hand made amps built on demand.

Aston Electronics is also the home of the Darktone  pedal series. Also guitar valve amplifier kits.

Atom Amps

John Spears of Monster Effects created Atom Amps in 2005 with Larry Rogers, cabinet builder.

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Atom+Amps

Atomic

Atomic amps are docking stations for Line6 pods and the like. Cool idea.

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Atomic+Amps

Unofficial Atomic amps forum

Auble Systems

see Low Watt amps

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Auble

Audio Guild Corp

Amps manufacturer in Van Nuys, California in 1960/70s.

Audio Guild amps were designed by Don Bonham, post Magnatone, and exist under a few different brand names. [Source: Lets Talk Guild Forum ]

There is very little information about Audio Guild Corp on the web but from a series of forum posts, eBay and Vibroworld  it would appear that Audio Guild Corp built amps with the following model names or brands, all with the following tube layout label Image eBay:

Audio Guild Corp Amplifier Tube label:

Bonham . Models include 225R with examples from 1966 and 1976. [Image eBay ].

Audio Guild Corp Bonham 225 R Amplifier

 

Grand Prix [Images eBay and Lets Talk Guild Forum (plate removed during refurb]

Audio Guild Corp Grand Prix Amplifier Audio Guild Corp Grand Prix Amplifier control panel

 

Imperial [Image source: Jeff Gross ]

Audio Guild Corp Imperial Amplifier

 

Magnatone [Souce: Lets Talk Guild Forum ]

 

PANaramic [Source and image: Vibroworld ]

According to the DIY Audio Forum the Guild Ultraflex amp is identical to this PANaramic with only cosmetic differences..

Audio Guild Corp PANaramic Amplifier

 

Universal [Source and image Surf Guitar 101 ]

Audio Guild Corp Universal Amplifier

 

Versatone [Source and image Versatone Model 133 eBay]

Audio Guild Corp Versatone Amplifier

 

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Audio+Guild

Audiovox

1935-1950. Paul Tutmarc, Seattle Washington.

http://www.vintageguitar.com/features/brands/details.asp?AID=1060

http://tutmarc.tripod.com/paultutmarc.html

Auralux

Founded by Mitchell Omori and David Salzmann in 2000. Tube amps and effects made in Highland Park, Illinois, USA

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Auralux

Auralux Clear Gain effects pedal

Austin

Made in China, Korea

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Austin

Austin guitar amplifier

Austrovox

Austrovox amp schematics

Avalanche

Hand wired, high quality tube guitar amplifiers inspired by classic designs. Avalanche is a small company located in western Canada

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Avalanche+Amplification

Axtron

Axtron effects were made in Japan at least in the 1980s.  Combo amplifiers bearing the Axtron name are currently available as at April 2009.

Reviews http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Axtron

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Axtron

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