Electric Guitar Amp

Founded in 2004 by Dan Boul and Sheryl Crow’s guitarist Peter Stroud, the North Hollywood, California-based boutique amp crafters 65amps have since amassed serious kudos among guitarists like Bruce Springsteen, Peter Frampton, Richie Sambora and Keith Urban. The company’s latest creation, the 12W Lil Elvis, is presently the main stage amp for the legendary songwriter Elvis Costello, who found it ideally suited to his spartan playing style – as the man himself reckons, his miniature namesake “delivers the sound I expect and hope to hear, regardless of whatever my fingers are doing.”

Based on a 2xEL84 power section and a 12AX7 front end, the compact, handwired Lil Elvis displays an impressive tonal versatility ranging from pristine cleans to visceral, snarling overdrive. 65amps’ proprietary Master Voltage power technology keeps the entire response down to 2 or 3W, making the amp a dream for recording or both small and large stages. Lil Elvis is currently available in both 1x12 combo and head with a 1x12 cabinet formats. Additional features include a passive FX loop, 2 speaker outs and tasty vintage-sounding tremolo. Pump it up!

RRP US$2,295 (combo), US$1,850 (head). www.65amps.com

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