“We consider ourselves humble toolmakers… we design our tools to be fun and intuitive to use. We want you to have a deep connection with our tools to inspire joy in the creative process.”
~ Rick “Hawker” Shaich
Asheville Music Tools (AMpT) brings vintage analog flavor into the modern pedal world, handcrafted in Western North Carolina with uncompromising sound quality and sustainable craftsmanship.
Founded by Rick “Hawker” Shaich, whose decades of experience designing sought-after analog effects inform every detail, these tools are built to inspire musical expression from the studio to the pedalboard.
Sustainably Built, Thoughtfully Designed
Every tool is made with careful attention to environmental impact, using local vendors and avoiding harmful materials, all wrapped in rugged, compact packaging that protects sound and planet alike.
Analog Soul with Studio Quality
AMpT pedals blend classic audio processing techniques with high-tech electronics, faithful to vintage tone yet fine-tuned for clarity, low-noise performance, and expressive dynamics.
Engineered for Musicians by Engineers
Hawker and collaborator John Snyder fuse decades of audio engineering, restoration, and gear design—working twice in testing (as electronics and as instruments)—to ensure each product is as musical as it is reliable.
