Tony Texeira builds some compact yet tonally monstrous amplifiers, mostly built around a 1x10 combo format (the EF86 model and occasional one-off build will get you into a 1x12 combo). Powered exclusively by EL84s, one might think Vox, but the moment you plug into a Tex you're quickly reminded of that whole projector amp tonality. These amps have loads of harmonic richness and depth combined with a dynamic response very few amp builders have been able to match. Sure, you can pull some of the brighter, chimier Vox-isms out of a Tex, but there's a fullness in the low end and low-midrange that provide a more balanced and frankly bigger sounding amp without the blistering volume.

This particular model- the 5 Watt- is one of his newer models, and is the most compact and low-powered amp offered. However, we're not so sure you've heard a 5 watt amp sound quite like this one. Tone is full and rich despite the smaller cabinet, so the notion of a smaller cab imparting a "boxy" sound doesn't apply here. Superb dynamic response allows for really great low volume cleans, and with a crank of both the volume and tone knob, you're afforded some amazing tube-driven overdrive with clear, defined midrange and great top end sparkle. This is such a great amp for small club gigs, and an obvious choice as a go-to weapon in a studio setting.

This 1940s style cab is the newest variant and arguably the most unique cabinet design Tony has conceived for his builds, pulling in some of the early K&F amplifier aesthetics with some early/mid 20th century hifi and studio speaker cabinet design. Up until this very amplifier, the cabinets were painted with a hammertone finish. We thought it would be cool to pull in the fantastic look and feel of the Stealth Blue Rexine cloth used on the other models, and the result is just fantastic!

Rare NOS components that made vintage amps so sonically revered are carefully selected and implemented in each amp Tony makes, and that includes tubes! You're not apt to find many another amp builders out there who build amps stock with vintage tubes. Tony is all about delivering the best possible version of his circuits to the player, every time.

It probably goes without saying at this point, but we're giddy about these amps and we're so excited to get these in your hands!