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CUSTOM TUBE AMPLIFIERS · BUILT ONE AT A TIME

Find the sound
that makes you
keep playing.

Purpose-built amplification for guitarists, producers and engineers who won't compromise on tone—or reliability.

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CWC BC22MB tube amplifier head with matching speaker cabinet
BC–22MBCUSTOM HEAD + CABINET

01 / OUR APPROACH

No compromise.
No shortcuts.

Whether it's a 50-watt head with a 2×12 cabinet or a Class A 5-watt 1×8 combo, the goal remains the same: inspirational tone with reliability and repeatability.

Every CWC amplifier is designed to perform night after night, day after day—consistently reproducing the tone that inspires you.

CWC Amplification workshop with electronics workbench, test equipment, parts storage and guitar
THE CWC WORKSHOPWhere circuits are designed, measured, listened to and refined.
Two blue CWC BC22MB head and cabinet rigs miked onstage beside two electric guitars
ROAD PROVENBC22MB rigs, ready for the stage.

Built to deliver the same inspiring response under stage lights, night after night.

02 / YOUR TONE

We start by listening.

Your amplifier begins with a conversation, not a parts list.

  1. 01

    Define the sound

    We explore the tones that have inspired you, what you like—and don't—about your current setup, and the guitars, pedals and instruments you use.

  2. 02

    Design the circuit

    We draw from proven tube circuits, adapting the topology, transformer set and custom turret-board layout around your tonal goals.

  3. 03

    Build, listen, refine

    The amplifier is constructed by hand and voiced by ear. We tweak where needed until the response feels right.

  4. 04

    Make it yours

    You define the cosmetics—from traditional tolex to custom wood shells, from a compact 1×8 to a full stack.

FORM FOLLOWS YOUR SOUND

Two voices.
Built your way.

From bold custom finishes to classic stage-ready styling, the final amplifier should feel as personal as the circuit inside it.

LEFT CWC55 combo · custom red finishRIGHT BC22MB combo · classic black finish
Red CWC55 combo amplifier on the left and black BC22MB combo amplifier on the right

03 / WHAT'S INSIDE

Parts chosen
for a reason.

We state what goes into every build because the smallest component can shape the sound, longevity and feel of the whole amplifier.

Signal path

Mogami cable and aerospace-grade silver-plated copper wire keep the input and signal path clear and quiet.

Turret boards

Each board is laid out for its circuit on flame-rated glass epoxy with USA-made Keystone tinned-brass turrets.

Chassis

Steel or aluminum chassis are fabricated around the application and the customer specification.

Capacitors

SoZo signal and tone-stack capacitors, with Sprague Atom, F&T, SunTan, JJ and TAD parts selected where the circuit calls for them.

Transformers

Mercury Magnetics power, choke and output transformers are chosen for consistency, durability and tone.

Speakers

Tone Tubby hemp-cone speakers—Alnico or ceramic—are matched to the response and power the player is after.

SELECTED SOURCESMercury Magnetics ↗SoZo ↗Mogami ↗

04 / DIGITAL PROTOTYPE

IN DEVELOPMENT

Analog instinct.
Digital possibility.

CWC is exploring a digital amplifier prototype that carries the same player-first approach into a new platform: responsive feel, purposeful controls, and useful sounds without unnecessary complexity.

CWC / DIGITALPROTOTYPE
INPUTPROFILEOUTPUT
PROFILE LIBRARY

Your sound,
ready when you are.

DOWNLOADS PLANNED
01

Player-first design

A focused interface shaped around how guitarists actually dial in and use an amplifier.

02

Downloadable profiles

Planned support for downloading different profiles as the platform and library develop.

03

Built to evolve

A prototype foundation for testing, refinement, and future capabilities.

Prototype details and availability may change during development. Profile downloads are planned but are not available yet.

05 / SERVICES

Built to inspire.
Serviced to last.

BUILD

Custom amplifier design & construction

Boutique tube amplifiers designed around the individual player, their instruments and the response they're chasing.

RESTORE

Vintage amplifier repair

Thoughtful diagnosis and repair using the same component standards applied to our custom builds.

REFINE

Upgrades & modifications

Transformer upgrades and circuit modifications to improve reliability or bring an amplifier closer to the tone you hear in your head.

CWC BC22MB amplifier head and speaker cabinet on the workshop porch beneath a live oak tree

FROM THE WORKSHOP

Built with a
sense of place.

A BC22MB head-and-cabinet rig on the workshop porch—hand-built craftsmanship, ready to leave home and make some noise.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Let's build your
next sound.

Tell us what you play, what inspires you and where your current setup falls short. We'll take it from there.