"At Carr Amps, we strive to design and build amps with a distinct character, sonic personality, flexibility, and practical features that will inspire you to create your very own signature sound at volume levels appropriate for home, studio, and stage."
~Steve Carr
Tone. Reliability. Versatility. These three words encapsulate the work of NC-based Carr Amplifiers.
Built to achieve incredible tones in the living room, club, studio, or big stage, Steve Carr and his crew understand that most of us aren't playing the Forum next week - but - we want to sound like we are, even with the baby asleep in the next room.
Carr Amplifiers are some of our favorite amps being made today - and knowing they're also fantastic people doesn't hurt.
Hand-Wired Circuits & In-House Build
Carr amps are built with meticulous, point-to-point hand-wiring and premium, often military or NASA-grade components. Add to that the fact that every cabinet is handcrafted in-house using North Carolina pine or Baltic birch with dovetail joinery and you’ve got amps that are not only sonically exceptional, but beautifully made and built to last.
Play-Ready Design for Real Musicians
Carr amps are made to be your musical extension - not just gear. Their built-in attenuators let you dial back power (down to whisper-quiet), yet retain that full-bodied tube tone.
Innovative Features
Carr amps aren’t just re-creations - they’re fresh takes on classic inspiration. From the Telstar’s unique blend of 6L6 and EL84 power tubes to the Bel-Ray’s three iconic British voices and the Skylark Special’s expanded vintage American tones, each model delivers a versatile, expressive palette built for both stage and studio.
