Phaez Amplification

06/05/2026

12W JCM - A recent custom build. This was for a guy who has 5 Phaez Amps, and he likes this one the best. I have to admit, it impressed the heck out of me. JCM800 amp but with a single EL34 and power scaling.

06/03/2026

Attention Marshall Fans! Part 3. So I have designed and ordered boards for this project. Plexi (both channels in parallel, also will have access to master volume) JCM800/2203 (no L input). I am going to build an EL34 40W version and am going to give a DEAL for the first person who wants to order it, and if you get in soon enough, you have the ability to decide the name, colour choice, and if you want a loop. See previous posts. Contact me for a price, here, or better yet phaezamp at gmail. No hard sell! Sourmash will do the cab. (fwiw EVH's amp was quite a bit less than 80W with a quad of EL34's).

World class guitar amplifiers. Based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Many designs available from punchy clean to high gain. EL34's, 12AX7's

06/02/2026

Attention Marshall fans! Part 2. This is a continuation of yesterdays amp idea, which described the Plexi/Superlead mode - both channels in parallel and an added master vol. The JCM/2203 channel will be true to the original but I am eliminating the L input.

Another minor addition to the classic Marshall power amp section is the addition of a depth control. What presence does to the top end, depth does to the bottom end. Why have both? Because if you turn them both up you have essentially removed the global feedback. Presence lowers the feedback above around 900hz and depth removes feedback around 900hz and under. You may prefer the sound with with a custom level of feedback. Which you can do by using the presence and depth. And of course presence and depth can offer tone shaping too. Again, not deviating from the classic Marshall circuits just adding some versatility. More to come.

06/01/2026

Attention Marshall fans! I am designing a new amp, something very cool. It is a combination JCM and Plexi. It will have a single input, and when the P mode is engaged it will be a Superlead/Plexi/1959/1987 type circuit but with a few tweaks. Instead of 4 inputs, the single input will connect to both Plexi channels. This is similar to how Eric Johnson uses a short Y cable to engage both channels. This, IMO, is inherently better than the common jumpering of the 2 channels as the channel that gets jumpered to will always be -6db.
The other tweak to the Plexi channel will be the addition of the JCM type master volume. Dime it if you don't want to use it, but it's never been the case for me that an added master to a Plexi DIDN'T help. MORE TO COME

05/22/2026

Barracuda 40W EL34. Mid gain crunch channel + Hi gain Croc channel. A channel switcher done correctly. Barracuda is the name for a Phaez channel switcher. I have typically done a Fender clean L channel and a Hi gain channel but this one has wonderfully crunchy M channel. This is a lifetime amp and you will absolutely dig it. Has a loop. Just completed and available for purchase. Regular price is US$1200 but you can get THIS one for less. Go to my website for a bit more info.

05/10/2026

Another new McClane. And the new McClane will be one of the Phaez main offerings.
2 position switch offers: 1. Best Cleans Ever! 2. Medium gain with some thick hair on it.
The McClane is in contrast to Marshall/modded Marshall etc, and will be a very useful tool. I guarantee you don't have an amp like this one! Such a rich, organic sound. Full sound clip before too long. But if you've got a few shekels to blow, contact me, this particular one is going to go for a good price. Regular future price will be US$1000 but you can get this one for LESS. Has a loop. 4XEL84 for about 40w. You can check my website by hitting the SHOP NOW. Message me, or better send me an email phaezamp AT gmail.
The Phaez McClane has been around for many, many years but this new 2026 one is a major step above the previous.

05/01/2026

New Appetite amp. One of my long-term amp models has been the AFD (Appetite For Destruction). Appetite is latest version of the AFD, and is such a major step up that a name change was called for. This is one of the first ones, and is 40W with a quad of EL84's. 3 Channels, chosen with a 3 position rotary switch. Think 1. CLEAN 2. CRUNCH 3. CRAZY. Has a loop. Along with the new McClane, the Appetite will be a staple in the Phaez lineup going forward. Eventual price for the Appetite will be US$1200 but you can get this one for much less. Message me or better yet, email me (phaezamp AT gmail)

04/21/2026

The NEW McClane. This one will be one of my main offerings. 2 position switch offers: 1. Best Cleans Ever! 2. Medium gain with some thick hair on it.
The McClane is in contrast to Marshall/modded Marshall etc, and will be a very useful tool. I guarantee you don't have an amp like this one! Such a rich, organic sound. Full sound clip before too long. But if you've got a few shekels to blow, contact me, this particular one is going to go for a good price. Has a loop. 4XEL84 for about 40w. You can check my website by hitting the SHOP NOW.
The Phaez McClane has been around for many, many years but this new 2026 one is a major step above the previous.

04/13/2026

The Undisputed Champ. Very cool custom build. Fender Champ 5F1 with a tone control control. 3 way rotary switch that selects between an EL84, a octal, or a different octal. Was shipped out with an EL34 and a rare US 8417. But there are so many options for the 2 octal positions: 6V6, 6V6 triode, 6L6, KT66, EL34, maybe EL34 triode?

04/13/2026

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