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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

Inspired by Johnny Depp's Gibson GA5. Compact studio powerhouse with full-band volume in a lightweight, portable package. Optional built-in Booster Channel designed with Chris Vincent (R2R Electric, known for period-correct Range Master and Fuzz replicas). Limited edition colors: only 3 each of Shell Pink and Goldie available.

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Grill Cloth :
Standard
Vintage
Finish :
Shell Pink
The Black Pearl
Natural
Antique White
Speaker :
Standard 8"
10" Upgrade
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Named after Johnny Depp's Gibson GA5 amplifier left for repair at Black Volt. The Sparrow delivers the perfect balance of portability and power, easy to transport between studio and rehearsal while maintaining the volume and tone to play with a full band at reasonable volumes.

Circuit blends the best of 1950s little studio legends: Gibson GA5, Fender Tweed Champ, and Princeton, all voiced through the Black Volt lens. 5 watts of pure Class A power through a single 6V6 tube delivers rich, dynamic tone with singing sustain.

Optional Gain Channel offers super distortions and fantastic fuzz tones, designed specifically for this amp in collaboration with Chris Vincent from R2R Electric. Chris builds spot-on replicas of vintage Range Masters and Fuzz circuits with all period-correct components. Independent on/off switch and gain control knob.

Standard 8" Jensen Alnico speaker provides classic tone in a compact format. Upgrade to 10" speaker with larger cabinet for even bigger sound. Simple, intuitive controls: 1 volume, 1 tone.

Completely handmade and hand-wired in Los Angeles. Cabinet constructed from highest quality woods.

Build Time: Normally 2-4 weeks (fastest turnaround in the Black Volt lineup) Some lead times may vary.

POWER

  • Output: 5 watts
  • Power Tube: 1x 6V6
  • Preamp Tube: 1x 12AX7

CIRCUIT

  • Design: Blend of 1950s studio legends
  • Influences: Gibson GA5, Fender Tweed Champ, Fender Princeton
  • Voicing: Black Volt lens

SPEAKER

  • Standard: 8" Jensen Alnico
  • Upgrade Option: 10" speaker with larger cabinet for bigger sound

CONTROLS

  • Standard: 1 volume, 1 tone
  • Gain Channel (Optional): On/off switch, gain control knob
  • Offers super distortions and fantastic fuzz tones
  • Designed in collaboration with Chris Vincent (R2R Electric)
  • Period-correct vintage Range Master and Fuzz-inspired circuit

CONSTRUCTION

  • Build: Completely handmade and hand-wired
  • Cabinet: Highest quality woods

COLOR OPTIONS

  • Limited Edition: Shell Pink, Goldie (only 3 of each available)
  • Sold Out: Tiffany Blue Sparkle

Custom built in Los Angeles | 2-4 week build time

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Hand
crafted

Reclaimed <br> Wood

Reclaimed
Wood

Lifetime Warranty <br> with Registration

Lifetime Warranty
with Registration

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WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING

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Each piece is handcrafted from vintage reclaimed wood

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.

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