Before founded in 2009, Jet City Amplification, asked themselves, "Does the world really need another average-sounding tube amp, propped up with pithy marketing rants using the word 'boutique' fifteen times a paragraph?" At first, the answer was "yes", their hearts are black enough. Let’s face it, they are not running a charity. However, something inside just wouldn't let them do it.
Perhaps it was a sense of camaraderie with their brothers who drop their dwindling cash reserves on guitar amps promising tone, but ending up not delivering the sounds? Or maybe it was because for the first time they were unshackled by the MBAs and bean counters they worked for in the past — guys who wore khakis with pleats and never touched a guitar— let alone heard an amp sing like an angel. Sure, they know how to use accounting software, but Jet City did not let budget alone define their design decisions – this was to be a labor of love of music.
Whatever the reason, Jet City Amplification strives to deliver the utmost in tone, while being affordable enough for musicians slugging out a living on the small stage.
Of course, actually delivering on this credo was a challenge in itself. Luckily for the amp-buying consumer, legendary tube amp designer, Mike Soldano joined the group. The very name Soldano conjures the smell of hot tubes and blistering guitar. In fact, Mike’s creations in the 1990's are directly responsible for more shattered eardrums than any other guitar amp. The other guys can say boutique all they want, but Mike is the real deal.
Jet City Amplifiers are designed in Seattle with a very simple "no bullsh*t" philosophy. They do not employ digital effects, other amp models, or cabinet reproductions. The control sets, tubes, rectifiers, speakers and the rest of the components are employed to deliver pure, all-tube tone. From shimmering clean to thick ‘n raunchy overdrives and screaming high gain distortions, Jet City amps are designed to cover the spectrum without compromise.
Jet City's, "Keep It Simple, Soldano", approach to tube amp design combines quality and simplicity. With easy to use controls, cool cosmetics, and sensible pricing, Jet City Amplifiers offer a taste of the good life, at a fraction of the cost. Each amplifier is meticulously hand-built and rigorously tested, ensuring 100% legit tone, and unflinching reliability.
While some other budget priced amps can snap like toothpicks under the pressure, Jet City Amplifiers handle the task and are ready for more. Right out of the box, these amps are ready to go with no mods necessary. Jet City Amps are ready for you to plug in and see what real tube amp design and quality tone is all about.
JCA100HDM 100W All-Tube Guitar Amp Head
