B5 Amplification specializes in tone modifications, design, and repair of many different amplifiers, effect pedals, and whole lot more.  KInd of like what BASF use to do. I don’t make the equipment you buy, I make the equipment you buy sound better.  I do build custom amps and pedals that are already refined.  So, no need for the BASF mantra on the B5 custom builds.  Please explore the website and feel to inquire about anything.  Even if you don’t see what you are looking for, chances are I can help.   E-mail: b5amps@me.com

    A lot of people want to do more mods than their stock PCB will allow.  A custom turret/eyelet board is the answer.  Check out my board options and custom turret/eyelet board with built-in DC filament power supply for low-noise and high gain applications on the Turret Board page.

    It would be nice to get 6V6 tone from a VJR.  Let’s see, 6V6 tone without modifying the Valve Junior?  Not possible, right?  Well, yes and no.  You can get damn close without putting that bulky tube in your VJR. Check out the B-2 Board and see how you can get round warm 6V6 power tube tone without violating the Valve Junior’s virginity.

    Spring reverb anyone?  Designing spring reverb to fit into the small VJR head cabinet and the combo without oscillations and interference is no easy task.  In fact, it's down right hard!  Which would explain why there has been little done for spring reverb in the vast world of VJR modifications.  Spring reverb in such a small space is really asking for trouble, but I worked through all of those pesky problems and have a design that works great with the VJR.  I thought about going with one of the digital reverb modules, but did not like the harsh overdriven limited sterile sound, and since the power supply has to be modified anyway, why not go for the gold...spring reverb!  And let's face it, you just can't beat springs for reverb!  Add that two-dimensional 60's reverb sound you have been craving to your VJR and check out our spring reverb modification.

     Would it be great if you could get that cool retro all tube vibrato tone built into your Valve Junior?  Well, now you can.  Check the all tube Vibrato Module at the Tube Vibrato page.

    Adjustable fixed-bias is normally associated with bigger amplifiers and so were the benefits, until now.  Not many people are aware they can have this performance enhancing modification for their low-power amp.  An absolute must for Blues Junior!  Check out the Adjustable Fixed-Bias page to see if your amp could benefit from adjustable fixed-bias.

    Do you want monster huge tone without altering your amplifier?  Then put the Tungsten Tone pedal in front of it and drive it into the tonal nirvana you have been looking for.  Or, plug into Her Majesty’s Secret Service pedal and achieve classic british distortion in no time flat!    Tone you can sink your teeth into is just a footswitch away at Tungsten Tone and Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

    Looking for more control over your tone and amplifier?  I have developed custom footswitches to take control of your tone, amp, and effects.  Check out our Foot Switches.

    The loudest 5 watts you will ever hear is often heard in the 5 watt tube amp circles.  Sometimes the 5 watts can alienate those closest to you.  The problem is your going to have to move that chicken-head to about 25 - 30% to maintain the peace, but you lost that rich distortion the power tube provides.  If you still want the thick rich sweet output tube distortion in your tone and maintain your standing with those closest to you, then check out Power Attenuators.

    Although not a tube amp,  Rockman products have been around for a long time and have contributed to some of the best guitar tracks recorded.  I repair a lot of these well designed products and have been a fan of them since their release.  Check out the new Rockman Solutions page for further information. 

    If your not comfortable with doing modifications (It’s not a crime) I can take your amp to the next level for you.  There are lethal voltages in there that can easily take your life, and there are gifted guitar players who are not so gifted with a soldering iron, or believe soldering is done with a blow torch. Whatever your reason, I can do it for you.

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    I also practice in the black art of amplifier redesign and makeovers. Basically, I gut most of the chassis leaving only the power transformer and the chassis. I design and build a customized circuit, turret board, face plate, and carefully select the output transformer to meet our tone requirements for a completely different sound and look. It’s not cheap, but if your looking for your own signature tone and personalized look from 5 watts of pure class A glass goodness or 15 watts of pure A/B goodness, then you get what you pay for.  Check out the FAT BOY 5.  I only had enough unique material to build only a handful of these, seven to be precise.  I did keep the prototype for myself.  Please e-mail: b5amps@me.com for more info and and how to order Price List for pricing.