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:: ABOUT GRANGER AMPLIFICATION ::

Dear Friend,

First, to answer the obvious question - "Why should I buy a Granger amp?" It comes down to one simple word - value. When you buy a Granger amp you're not only getting a custom, handwired, great sounding amplifier, you get world class service and support. When you call, you speak to a real person. No complicated menus or "press 1 to to..." You're also getting a great bang for your buck, all things considered. First, your amp will be built the way you want it. Second, our prices are some of the best in the boutique amp business. Third, we have one of the best warranties available today. We stand behind our products. Granger amps are built to last a lifetime.

A little bit about me: I've been into music, electronics, and sound engineering since I can remember. I've played guitar in many bands (and still do), have recorded and produced several CDs, played over 1200 shows, and throughout the years I've worked with a lot of brilliant people and learned a great deal about sound reproduction, both live and in the studio. I also have a college degree in industrial electronics, and worked for AT&T as an electronic tech for 15 years. Above all else though, I still have a pretty good set of ears! (Protect your hearing kids!)

After building, repairing and modding amps for both my friends and myself for several years, I finally decided to get things "off the ground" properly and I founded Granger Amplification with a basic principle - to provide the best service and products I can, and to earn each customer's trust.

About my amps: My handcrafted, custom built amps are more about playability and tone than bells and whistles. They deliver that vintage era tonal magic that so many players love and treasure. They are also reasonably priced compared to the average "boutique" handwired amplifier.

Though my line of amps are inspired by everyone's favorites (and mine!), I have made incremental changes to make them more enjoyable and reliable, and I customize each one to the buyer's preferences - one thing that a lot of amp companies do not do.

Many of today's mass-produced amps (that rely on fragile PC boards, tiny surface mount parts and assembly line construction methods) lack that pure and harmonically rich tone that vintage amps create. The use of multiple channel switching relays and multi-pin wire connectors can contribute to the degradation of touch sensitivity and even lead to malfunction. Many experienced players demand the "less is more" approach because it allows their guitars to speak to them through their amps. My amps will warm your soul because I strive to maintain a direct signal path using the best sounding and most reliable components, which results in better tone regardless of what guitar you play. And when your amp is singing and music comes out of your fingers that you didn't even know was there, you've found the magic.

Thanks for visiting. I hope I can help you find your magic tone!

Sincerely,

Curt Granger

:: CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS ::

Here is some of the feedback we've received. It's nice to be appreciated!

From Derek Reece, Jonesville, NC: Hey Curt, just wanted to let you know that I had the first real opportunity last night to give the amp "a good go" and it is a beautiful piece of work. Not only does it look like a million bucks but it is probably the finest sounding guitar amplifier I have ever played through and I've been playing for about 30 years. I was smiling from ear to ear as I turned knobs and put it through its paces. It didn't matter what configuration I put it in or whether I plugged straight in or used effects pedals, it produced the sweetest, warmest, most full bodied tone I have ever experienced with a guitar amp. I couldn't be happier with the MV36 Monarch. It really is a work of art. Kudos to you, sir for a job well done.

From Rick Melbihess, Kennewick WA: Curt, just wanted to follow up and let you know the M50 arrived safely. I have put it through its paces and I am sporting a big smile as the tones are amazing. Tried my Strat and ES-359 and they both sing through it. Although the Van Halen ACDC stuff came easy without effects I have a awesome early Trower tone going with a Fulltone Univibe. I am impressed with the responsiveness of the amp and how amazingly articulate it is even with it dimed, just they way a amp should be. Whatever combination of specs you selected for this amp do not change a thing, it is perfect!Another thing I noticed is this amp is very sensitive to pedals, I have a large chain and I had to tone everything down a bit as it is so expressive. Even my 69 100 watt Metro build is not that sensitive, this is a good thing.

From Kelley Wright, Mobile AL: Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for the outstanding job that you did rebuilding my 69 Supertreme. I must say that it was a pleasure working with you and I could not be happier with the end result. I was really impressed with the communication and the quick turn around!!! I really wanted to tackle the project myself, however with a baby on the way my time is limited and after seeing and hearing your work first hand I knew that my amp was in good hands. Again thank you for a job well done and I will definitively let my friends know about your awesome services and your killer hand-built amps. Rock on bro!

From Rich Irwin, Stephenson VA: Hey Curt. Hope everything is well. I've got EL34B's and RFT pre's in this M50 Plexi and it gets better every time I play it. I have 4 Plexi style amps, including an Emplexador and a Bray and there's something about this Granger that is hard to describe, but it's the first one I plug into. I hardly play the other ones. It has that Plexi gold midrange thing when I wind it up that I can't get with the other ones.

From Les Bain, Birmingham AL: I just wanted to drop you a quick note. The Ashdown amp is working perfectly now! Thank you SO MUCH for tracking down the problem and fixing it. I also love the tone of the JJ tubes. You are awesome!

From Scott Kelly, Scottsboro AL: Thanks for the awesome job on my 5150 Curt! It sounds great and looks awesome! The blue LEDs look fantastic in the amp. You rock!

From Kent, Hoover AL: Hey man... just hooked up the Fender VibroChamp amp... unbelievable! The vibe pedal works great. I'm having too much fun with it at the moment. Thanks!

From jhlville, via YouTube.com: *** FINALLY *** AN AMP BUILDER THAT "GETS IT" ... Curt, you completely understand the sticky, chewy, quacky tone that is the early VH magic.... ***BRAVO***

There are also a few reviews posted at Harmony Central.