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    "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

    I don't know if the term "Aftermarket/Boutique" is suitable, I just don't know what word I could use to describe them. Call it a lack of a better word syndrome. My other thread got me thinking. What are some companies that we're big but faded away in recent years or still going strong. I would like to keep this to companies off the norm. Mainstream amp companies like Fender, Marshall, Mesa, Peavey need not apply.

    Here's what I got so far;

    VHT/Fryette - Both are still making amps, VHT went down hill when Fryette established his own company.

    Madison - Out of Production

    Framus - Out of Production

    Diezel - Only in Germany

    Bogner - Still going strong

    Splawn - Still going strong

    Soldano - Still going strong
    Originally posted by grumptruck
    No I think James and Dave have that covered. You are obviously rocking way to hard.
    Originally posted by Gear Used
    PRS CE 22 (Custom 5 / 59)
    Gibson Les Paul (Screaming Demon / Pearly Gates)
    Mesa Stiletto Ace
    Gurus 5015
    Mesa Widebody 1X12
    Pedalboard
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  • #2
    Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

    Just trying to think of amp companies and their trademark series.

    Fryette has Deliverance, Sigx and Pitbull
    Framus had the Cobra and Dragon
    Madison had the Divinity
    Originally posted by grumptruck
    No I think James and Dave have that covered. You are obviously rocking way to hard.
    Originally posted by Gear Used
    PRS CE 22 (Custom 5 / 59)
    Gibson Les Paul (Screaming Demon / Pearly Gates)
    Mesa Stiletto Ace
    Gurus 5015
    Mesa Widebody 1X12
    Pedalboard

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    • #3
      Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

      What's an "aftermarket" amp?
      I remember calloused hands and paint-stained jeans, and I remember safe-as-houses self-belief.

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      • #4
        Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

        Originally posted by Kam View Post
        What's an "aftermarket" amp?
        I guess poor choice of words, I just couldn't think of the word to describe it. Boutique would be a better choice, but I don't really consider my VHT/Fryette amp a boutique amp.
        Originally posted by grumptruck
        No I think James and Dave have that covered. You are obviously rocking way to hard.
        Originally posted by Gear Used
        PRS CE 22 (Custom 5 / 59)
        Gibson Les Paul (Screaming Demon / Pearly Gates)
        Mesa Stiletto Ace
        Gurus 5015
        Mesa Widebody 1X12
        Pedalboard

        Comment

        • #5
          Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

          I didn't know Framus stopped production. I figured after they dumped Dana B Goods they just had crappy distribution.

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          • #6
            Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

            Madison was never a "boutique" company.

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            • #7
              Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

              Crate lol
              Ibanez S520-> NS2->TS9 (Monte Allums Modded)->JCA100H->Emi Texas Heat 4x12

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              • #8
                Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

                Originally posted by devastone View Post
                Madison was never a "boutique" company.
                Once again, do not know what to call these companies. What would be a term? I don't consider Fryette, Splwan, Framus, Diezel boutique nor mainstream ala Marshall.
                Originally posted by grumptruck
                No I think James and Dave have that covered. You are obviously rocking way to hard.
                Originally posted by Gear Used
                PRS CE 22 (Custom 5 / 59)
                Gibson Les Paul (Screaming Demon / Pearly Gates)
                Mesa Stiletto Ace
                Gurus 5015
                Mesa Widebody 1X12
                Pedalboard

                Comment

                • #9
                  Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

                  I think what he meant was more 'independent' amp makers.
                  Ibanez S520-> NS2->TS9 (Monte Allums Modded)->JCA100H->Emi Texas Heat 4x12

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                  • #10
                    Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

                    My Peavey is an aftermarket amp. It is the one I use after shopping at Walmart.
                    I am so close to retirement that I could play in a band full time. All I have to do is figure out what to use instead of money, improve my playing, learn some songs, and find some other musicians more talented than me who will do exactly as they're told. .

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                    • #11
                      Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

                      Originally posted by Mattr4president View Post
                      I think what he meant was more 'independent' amp makers.
                      That's it. Thanx man.
                      Originally posted by grumptruck
                      No I think James and Dave have that covered. You are obviously rocking way to hard.
                      Originally posted by Gear Used
                      PRS CE 22 (Custom 5 / 59)
                      Gibson Les Paul (Screaming Demon / Pearly Gates)
                      Mesa Stiletto Ace
                      Gurus 5015
                      Mesa Widebody 1X12
                      Pedalboard

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

                        Granger, Budda, Blackstar (Artisan series).

                        Would Egnater count?
                        GuitarStv: O.o

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                        • #13
                          Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

                          "high end" or "boutique" can vary in definition quite a bit. I am guessing you mean high dollar/high gain amps with "top quality" components? If so, you are leaving out quite a few brands/offerings....maybe because they are too "popular"?

                          Mesa - popular as marshall but same quality and component class as others you've mentioned.

                          Hughes and Kettner - german made and expensive, so somewhat rare

                          Fryette - renamed VHT, nothing else changed

                          Deizel - still around but apparently has bad distribution

                          Koch - Netherlands made monsters but are really rare

                          ENGL - german made and expensive, so somewhat rare

                          Bogner - really poplular on this board but i've yet to know anyone who's owned one

                          Splawn - same as above

                          Budda - recently acquired by peavy and went to ****

                          Orange - exploded in popularity recently but many of their amps are high gain/high dollar

                          Soldano - not much buzz recently except for the 'jet city' stuff

                          Rivera - seemed like they were about to get popular a few years ago but never did

                          Custom audio amplifiers - John Suhrs brand that gets lots of love on other boards

                          Framus - german made and expensive, so somewhat rare

                          Bad Cat - lots of pros seem to like them although not much love here

                          Diamond - new company making the high gain/high dollar amps although they seem to be releasing more amps than I can casually keep track of

                          Dave Friedman amps - famous for modding marshalls and now has started his own line


                          Edit: Some of these amps are assumed to have "top quality" components due to being so damn expensive. I haven't peeked inside and wouldn't know the difference between a $0.02 resistor and a $20 resistor.
                          Last edited by ksmith63; 04-25-2011, 11:21 AM.
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                          • #14
                            Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

                            Originally posted by Jakek5150 View Post
                            Budda,
                            Under the ownership of peavey now.
                            Ibanez S520-> NS2->TS9 (Monte Allums Modded)->JCA100H->Emi Texas Heat 4x12

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                            • #15
                              Re: "Aftermarket/Boutique" Amp Companies

                              Originally posted by Jakek5150 View Post
                              Granger, Budda, Blackstar (Artisan series).

                              Would Egnater count?
                              Bad Cat?

                              I would throw Carvin in the mix, partially.

                              I'm looking for the ones that are not typically in a Guitar Center. They may sometimes be sold there, but it's an amp you gotta look for.
                              Originally posted by grumptruck
                              No I think James and Dave have that covered. You are obviously rocking way to hard.
                              Originally posted by Gear Used
                              PRS CE 22 (Custom 5 / 59)
                              Gibson Les Paul (Screaming Demon / Pearly Gates)
                              Mesa Stiletto Ace
                              Gurus 5015
                              Mesa Widebody 1X12
                              Pedalboard

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