JUNE 2026 UPDATE – I am working on a new design, tentatively called “DOUBLE M”
What is the DOUBLE M? Combination of Plexi/Superlead and JCM800.
-Plexi will be true to the original except the single input with both I and II channels in parallel, like Eric Johnson does, and is a bit better than simple jumpering (which results in a 6db loss for the jumpered to channel)
-JCM800 will be true to original except no L input.
-JCM master volume will also affect the Plexi channel. I never had the experience where a master hurt the Plexi sound – but if YOU don’t want a master on the Plexi channel, dime it!
-I am going to offer a Depth control on this one. What Presence does to the high end, Depth does to the low end. But there is a potentially large unseen benefit to having both Presence and Depth, in addition to the normal tone shaping. That benefit is the ability to control the overall negative feedback of the amp. Want to get rid of NFB? just dime both Presence and Depth.
-Many different options for the output stage. EL84, 6V6, EL34, 6L6, KT88
-Loop can be added
-There is the possibility of having the 2 channels footswitchable
-If you want to be the first to order this amp idea, you will get a great price on it, you can name it whatever you want, and you have your colour choice. EMAIL ME FOR A PRICE. No hard sell.
BARRACUDA – NEW FOR MAY 2026 CRUNCH AND CRAZY CHANNELS
2 channels via footswitch (done CORRECTLY). Instead of the typical spanky clean L channel, I have opted for a mid gain M channel for this one. And it is GREAT.
Crunch – fabulous modded Marshall sound
Crazy – My go-to H channel, the Crocodile
40W from a pair of EL34’s. Has a loop. Price for a future 40W Barracuda will be US$1200 but you can get this one for LESS. Contact me.
APPETITE – NEW FOR MAY 2026 THIS ONE IS SOLD BUT ANOTHER ONE – THE LAST ONE -WILL BE AVAILABLE MID JUNE.
3 channels via a 3 position rotary switch.
Clean
Crunch
Crazy
40W from a quad of EL84’s. Price for future Appetites will be US$1200 but you can get this one for LESS. Contact me. One more available.
McClane UPDATED FOR June 2026
Meet the new McClane! I hate to use the phrase “state of the art” so often, but it is true. This is a little different than what is offered in the M800+ and Corona. So it’s not modded Marshall nor quite Fender. It is unique! DNA is Trainwreck, and I have built a ton of versions and I know what it can do. It is so good I am now offering it as a standard model. It KILLS. Switch takes it from wonderful bouncy cleans to a nice thick overdrive. 40W from a quad of EL84’s. Price will be US$1000 but THIS ONE is discounted. Contact me.
M800+ 2XEL34
THIS ONE NOW SOLD. June 2026 version of the M800+. All three setting are state of the art. #1 is very clean, maybe the best cleans ever. #2 is mid gain 1980’s modded Marshall tones. Better than Friedman, I guarantee it. #3 is a hi gain circuit which is the top of the class for modded Marshall tones. Better than SLO, Bobner XTC, etc. Has a loop. 45W from a pair of EL34’s. US$1100. But you can get the next one for less, contact me.
M800+ 4XEL84
This is the June 2026 version of the M800+. All three setting are state of the art. #1 is very clean, maybe the best cleans ever. #2 is mid gain 1980’s modded Marshall tones. Better than Friedman, I guarantee it. #3 is my hi gain Croc circuit which is the best hi gain circuit available. Better than SLO, Bobner XTC, etc. Has a loop. Approx 40W. US$1000. Will be on sale soon, contact me.
This one is ready to go.
50W Crocodile
Latest Croc circuit as of May 31, 2026. $200 deposit will hold it for 90 days. This thing is WORLD CLASS. Fantastic high gain channel combined with a sparkling clean channel. And the channels can be blended. 8 and 16 ohm speaker connections. Loop. This one a deal at US$950. Future price will be US$1200
40W Barracuda
Build your own head cab, or order one from Sourmash. H channel is my latest Croc, and the L channel is Fender blackface twin. This is a tried and true design. This is a channel switcher and is done CORRECTLY! Both channels are state of the art. 8 and 16 ohm speaker connections. Loop. Takes EL34’s in the output section. US$1100 including everything.
70W Barracuda
Latest as of April 13, 2026. H channel is my latest Crocodile and it is fantastic. The REFERENCE high gain channel is based on what I have learned over many many years. L channel Fender – but in between Twin and Bassman – a nice mid point. The channels complement each other nicely. Channel switcher, loop, ready to go. 4 x 6L6 (Electro Harmonix). CDN$1600
<—–Here is a video one of my customers did. The CLEO is the 2026 version of my SIBLY amp – 18W from a pair of EL84s, and a fairly simple affair. Gain Treble Bass Mid Master. How I deal with EL84’s is different from the typical way done by many manufacturers, and my way is BETTER. BETTER TONE BETTER RELIABILITY. Fantastic tones, and if your chops are top level this amp will SPEAK to you.
Contact me for pricing.
TRIPLE F
SOLD! BUT I CAN DO ANOTHER.
If you like FENDER then this amp is for you. There is a 3 position selector switch to go from Bassman(JTM), Blackface (TWIN), and 5E3 (TWEED)! Has a loop! 20W from a pair of 6L6’s, should last FOREVER. This thing is a winner. SO many tones available. Really it is hard for me to say which channel I like the best. I have found that whichever channel I have engaged is the best one! GREAT pedal platform.
RECENT BUILD – THE 1966
Core DNA is the JTM, but SS recto (better IMO), and a master volume.
RECENT BUILD – THE GUILLOTINE
A Big One!
-50W+ from a pair of KT88’s
-2+ channels
-One channel is my Asheville circuit which is built on the SLO100
-The other is based on the Bogner XTC and has a switch that takes you from blue to red (med gain to high gain)
-Was “chassis only” and Bob at Sourmash did the cab
-Effects loop
