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The Flagship Amp Trusted by World-Class Artists

Hand-built in Los Angeles
True Point-to-Point Wiring
Reclaimed Wood Cabinet
Raw, Touch-Sensitive Tone
Built to Last Generations
Lifetime Warranty Included

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

Tweed Bassman meets Marshall Plexi in a single-channel 30-watt powerhouse. New Mark III version features 3rd preamp tube with dual triode phase inversion for bigger, louder, bolder cleans. Negative feedback loop-controlled presence. More gain at lower volumes. 8 decades of amplifier history distilled into 4 knobs.

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Designed for those who know where we've come from and embrace the limitless future of tone. 8 decades of rich amplifier history inform every aspect of this legendary amp.

New Mark III Additions:

  • 3rd preamp tube added with full dual triode tube dedicated to split-tail phase inversion
  • Dual triode phase inversion delivers bigger, louder, bolder clean tones (think Tweed Bassman phase inversion vs. old 5E3 1/2 triode phase inversion in MKI & II versions)
  • Negative feedback loop with controlled presence for tailoring high frequencies and adding hi-end crunch
  • More gain available at lower volumes, making it useable at home and lower volume situations

Description: Mix of super cleans and high gains in an easy-to-control 4-knob layout. Imagine a Tweed Bassman/Marshall Plexi mashup circuit that takes the best of both legendary amps and distills them into a single-channel, single-input 1x12" 30-watt powerhouse.

30 watts of output through 12" Celestion Cream Back speaker. Swap between 2 6V6 or 6L6 power tubes with no rebiasing necessary. Three 12AX7 preamp tubes (12AY7 optional in V1 preamp to get closer to tweed preamp gain staging).

Vintage solid pine cabinetry with oak hardwood splined miter joints for corner-to-corner strength. Vintage Marshall-style salt & pepper basket weave grill cloth.

Entire amp hand-constructed and hand-wired in Los Angeles.

Build Time: 3-5 months

POWER

  • Output: 30 watts
  • Power Tubes: 2x 6V6 or 6L6 (no rebiasing necessary, swap and play)
  • Preamp Tubes: 3x 12AX7 (12AY7 optional in V1 for closer tweed preamp gain staging)

CIRCUIT

  • Design: Tweed Bassman/Marshall Plexi mashup
  • Channel: Single channel, single input
  • Phase Inversion: Dual triode split-tail (Tweed Bassman-style vs. 5E3 1/2 triode in old versions)
  • Negative Feedback Loop: Presence control for high frequency tailoring

CONTROLS

  • Tone
  • Volume
  • Gain
  • Presence/Hi Frequency

SPEAKER

  • Size: 1x12"
  • Model: Celestion Cream Back

CABINET

  • Construction: Vintage solid pine with oak hardwood splined miter joints
  • Strength: Solid wood corner-to-corner
  • Grill Cloth: Vintage Marshall-style salt & pepper basket weave

CONSTRUCTION

  • Build: Entire amp hand-constructed and hand-wired in Los Angeles

TONAL CHARACTER

  • Super cleans and high gains
  • More gain available at lower volumes
  • Bigger, louder, bolder clean tones (Mark III upgrade)

Completely hand-built in Los Angeles | 3-5 month build time

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WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING

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2 days ago

This amp changed everything for me.

I've owned vintage Fenders and modern boutique amps. Nothing comes close to the touch response and clarity of this build. It's like the amp is reading my mind.

Mark T. ✔ Verified Buyer
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2 days ago

Worth every penny.

The reclaimed wood isn't just for looks—you can hear the difference. Richer tone, more resonance. Plus, Gio actually answers when you call. Can't say that about any other builder.

Sarah K. ✔ Verified Buyer
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2 days ago

My forever amp.

Stopped my gear obsession. This is the one. Hand-wired perfection that'll outlive me.

James R. ✔ Verified Buyer

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Why Choose BlackVolt Amps?

🎸 This is us:
  • 🔨 Hand-wired by Gio, one at a time
  • ⚡ Only 12 built per year
  • 🌲 100-year-old reclaimed wood
  • 🎸 On tour with Neil Young & Muse
  • ♾️ Lifetime warranty
⚠️ This is not us:
  • ❌ Mass-produced on assembly lines
  • ❌ Mass-produced by the thousands
  • ❌ Cheap plywood that'll warp in 5
  • ❌ "Tour-ready" with zero proof
  • ❌ 1-year warranty only

FAQs Answered

Hand-built in our Los Angeles workshop by Gio and his small team. No outsourcing. One amp at a time.

80-100 year old reclaimed wood cabinets, true point-to-point hand-wiring (no PCBs), and artist-level tuning. Every amp signed by Gio with his direct number included.

Solid reclaimed pine aged 80-100+ years. Sometimes mahogany, ash, beech, or oak. Sourced from old barns and reclaimed lumber.

Yes. Choose tubes, speaker, grill cloth, and finish. Custom mods available. Call us to discuss.

Premium NOS and current production tubes. Most use 6V6 or 6L6 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes.

4-8 weeks depending on build queue and customization. Rush builds may be available.

Lifetime warranty on workmanship and components. Plus Gio's direct tech support line.

Yes. Worldwide shipping available. Email for quote.

Close, but every piece of reclaimed wood is unique. Want photos before shipping? Just ask.

Add to cart, choose options, checkout. Payment plans available. Questions? Call us.

Testimonials

"I've never heard an amp like this before. I use Black Volt often in the studio, they always sound great in the track."

Rich Costey,

Producer (Muse, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro)

I love my Custom 10” Sparrow, every guitar I plug in sounds fantastic and it works great with pedals.

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