Canadian custom amp builders?

tdu · March 30th, 2006, 08:38 PM

Hey guys. The threads about the lil' Dawg amps got me thinking. Do you guys know of any good smaller Canadian amp builders? After using point-to-point wired Traynors from the 60's and 70's I am hooked. I'd like a smaller amp and I have thought about a Lil' Dawg amps, but I am pretty sure I would get nailed for duty and taxes (on top of exchange and shipping) on it which kinda takes the edge off the great prices.

Tremo · March 30th, 2006, 09:12 PM

Have someone smuggle one across! I took some pups over once!

tdu · March 31st, 2006, 09:45 AM

Tremo, I am on the other end of the country though hah. I don't know anyone on the West coast of Canada who could do it, or else it would be a great plan.

jazzguitar · March 31st, 2006, 02:00 PM

Here's one Canadian maker (no affiliation):
Kingsley Amplifiers

Eric Karonen · March 31st, 2006, 03:20 PM

I've always been intrigued by these guys:

http://www.londonpower.com/

Daz · March 31st, 2006, 06:32 PM

If I may be so bold as to plug myself ...

I build and I'm located in southeastern BC. What sort of amp are you looking for?

Darren Burt - Avalanche Amplification
www.avalancheamps.com

Paul G. · March 31st, 2006, 07:44 PM

Tweed Deluxe, Matchless Lightning and 18W Marshall style amps. Great workmanship, good prices.

I believe they are in your neck of the woods.

http://www.trinityamps.com

RussBert · March 31st, 2006, 07:57 PM

James Peters

You can do the Googling!

tdu · March 31st, 2006, 08:18 PM

Thanks for all the links guys! I am just about to sort through them now.

daddyopapa · April 4th, 2006, 01:32 PM

Wizard? But I think he is now some players's fulltime amp tech.

tdu · April 4th, 2006, 05:25 PM

www.avalancheamps.com posted above has some really nice looking amps.

Unfortunatly none of the Canadian builders have what I was looking for at this time. A couple plan to soon.

MV80 · April 6th, 2006, 09:46 AM

This guy from Quebec make beautifull cabinet:

http://www.amplificationlachance.com/fr.htm

BB · April 6th, 2006, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz

If I may be so bold as to plug myself ...

I build and I'm located in southeastern BC. What sort of amp are you looking for?

Darren Burt - Avalanche Amplification
www.avalancheamps.com

Darren...those are some killer looking amps! I've had a lifetime jonz for a JTM45 type amp. When and if my ship ever comes close to shore, I'll give you a buzz! Oh yeah, the BM clone and your verb/trem look preetty stunning also. Nice stuff!

tdu · April 6th, 2006, 01:32 PM

BB, I agree. I looked at a ton of manufacturers and those Avalanche amps (for my personal tastes) are the nicest looking amps I came across. I really great selection of models as well.

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tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,531 11 Photos	Canadian custom amp builders? Hey guys. The threads about the lil' Dawg amps got me thinking. Do you guys know of any good smaller Canadian amp builders? After using point-to-point wired Traynors from the 60's and 70's I am hooked. I'd like a smaller amp and I have thought about a Lil' Dawg amps, but I am pretty sure I would get nailed for duty and taxes (on top of exchange and shipping) on it which kinda takes the edge off the great prices. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

March 31st, 2006, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,531 11 Photos	Tremo, I am on the other end of the country though hah. I don't know anyone on the West coast of Canada who could do it, or else it would be a great plan. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

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Eric Karonen Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 56 Posts: 1,673	I've always been intrigued by these guys: http://www.londonpower.com/ __________________ Sounds the tough horn, and twangs the quivering string. --Pope (1688-1744)

March 31st, 2006, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul G. Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 885	I like these guys Tweed Deluxe, Matchless Lightning and 18W Marshall style amps. Great workmanship, good prices. I believe they are in your neck of the woods. http://www.trinityamps.com __________________ Listen to your mother

March 31st, 2006, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,531 11 Photos	Thanks for all the links guys! I am just about to sort through them now. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

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Tremo Banned Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,803	Have someone smuggle one across! I took some pups over once!

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jazzguitar Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 280	Here's one Canadian maker (no affiliation): Kingsley Amplifiers

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Daz NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Athalmer BC Posts: 4	If I may be so bold as to plug myself ... I build and I'm located in southeastern BC. What sort of amp are you looking for? Darren Burt - Avalanche Amplification www.avalancheamps.com

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RussBert Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 321	James Peters You can do the Googling!

April 4th, 2006, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
daddyopapa Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BC Canada Posts: 498	Wizard? But I think he is now some players's fulltime amp tech.

April 4th, 2006, 05:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,531 11 Photos	www.avalancheamps.com posted above has some really nice looking amps. Unfortunatly none of the Canadian builders have what I was looking for at this time. A couple plan to soon. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

April 6th, 2006, 09:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
MV80 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Age: 51 Posts: 136 16 Photos	Take a look at this one This guy from Quebec make beautifull cabinet: http://www.amplificationlachance.com/fr.htm __________________ Pierre

April 6th, 2006, 01:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,531 11 Photos	BB, I agree. I looked at a ton of manufacturers and those Avalanche amps (for my personal tastes) are the nicest looking amps I came across. I really great selection of models as well. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff: