Customer Testimonials Jimmy, Thanks for all the advice and assistance you've provided lately. The Roaring 40 is the best amp I have ever used, period. I first got the amp used, and the previous owner had expiremented with tubes and speakers and the amp was still quite astounding, but I could tell there was greater potential. I used it as is, for a gig, then changed the tubes per your recommendation and saw a huge improvement, but the most eye-opening revelation came after I replaced the speaker with the Private Jack that you recommended! It renewed my opinion that when a builder chooses components for an amp he/she does so for a good reason. This amp simply came alive (and it was QUITE alive before!) I am simply amazed at the tone. All the buzz-phrases apply: touch sensitivity, clean-to-mean with guitar volume, punch, clarity, growl, etc.... I have learned what all these really mean after several gigs with my Roaring 40. The best Master Volume on the planet, it really works. I found my favorite settings and when going from large venue to small, simply adjust the master and I always have the same tonal quality, same reaction to pickup changes, same clarity - absolutely no difference except for the volume - that's what a MV is supposed to do, but this is the first one I have found that does it right. On other quality about this amp is the way it does all the Vox / Marshall / Fender qualities people look for, but it shines through with it's own unique character. I was always searching for 'my' tone, and I liked some of each of the amps mentioned, but too many builders stick to the recipe for one or the other. If I wanted strictly Fender, I would just buy a Fender. The Sommatone has subtle qualities that are slightly reminicsent of them, but it is definitely it's own tone. Thanks for building such a fantastic amp. My only regret is the amount of playing time that my other amps will now be getting. The Roaring 40 is my go-to amp today, and will be for the foreseeable future! Thanks!!! --Geno Jim, I know I only have the prototype, but I had a small window tonight to play it properly--loud (pathetic but a reality of family life!) and damn its an amazing amp. What’s exceptional is that you can do so much with it so well. I was playing some pretty heavy stuff and it killed. This amp always surprises me. Anyone that sells one doesn’t really know how to listen. It remains my best amp! --Bill Jimmy, Thank you for always being there to help, whether it be repairing my guitars, troubleshooting a head or just answering my inane questions on the phone. You are a true gentleman and your work is immpeccable. The silverface Deluxe Reverb you "blackfaced" for me is one of the amps I still have and it still sings thanks to you. You are an absolute neccessity for all the players in the tri-state area and I commend you for your willingness to help, your honesty and fair prices. Don't ever move! --Scott Jim, I just wanted to tell you again how much fun I'm having with the Roaring-40. I'm playing so much different material. I've started to get into some jazz. The amp sounds so warm and lush, with each note articulated so clearly. On my old amp, once you got into any kind of extended chord it sounded terrible. I've been trying my hand at some Wes Montgomery tunes, and it just sounds fantastic. Also, all neighbors were gone yesterday, and I really got to open her up. Oh my god! It's so visceral. The overdrive responds so well to my guitars volume control. I was pulling off some pinched harmonics that just sustained forever. If was so friggin cool! The clean tones will make you weep... don't know what more I could say about it. It sounds better than my Taylor acoustic. Thanks for everything. You've really done something special. --Brendan Jim, I wanted to get a little time with the Roaring-40 before I wrote you... it is the BALLS! Just unreal! I think I can pretty much put all my pedals away. My signal chain is reduced to guitar-wah-amp. It's changed my playing style instantly! The clarity of the notes, even with some distortion is amazing. The clean tones are just... my wife came in from the other room and had to do a double take. She couldn't believe it was me playing. I love the settings for the Bright British Crunch too. I can gush over this thing forever. I don't know how to thank you enough. I feel so fortunate to have come across you and your amps. I'd venture to say I would give up my PRS before I'd ever part with this amp. It is a work of art. Thanks! --Brendan Jimmy, I just wanted to write to you and thank you again for the work you did on my Les Paul a few weeks ago. I swear, before I brought it in to you it would go out of tune if the wind blew. I haven't had ANY tuning problems since I got it back. Thanks again! --Jason Jimmy, The amp is UNREAL. It put the Suhr Badger that we have in the shop to shame (Not to mention every other lower wattage amp we have heard recently.) We are very excited to be doing business with you and look forward to trying out the Roaring 20 and 40 amps. (I also will be ordering a Slick 18 for myself as soon as I get some funds together.) Thanks again for the killer amp!! --Ian Jimmy, It was a pleasure meeting you Friday at Chris'. I'm so glad you were able to be there and bring your amp. As you know, I was absolutely FLOORED by the Roaring 20. Through Chris and Keith have had the pleasure of hearing quite of few of the leading boutique amps. I have to tell you that yours is the best sounding one I have heard so far. The amount of great tones in it are endless. Plus, you were very smart in making sure the amp has plenty of great sounding gain on tap. It is quite rare to have that much gain happening in a 20 watt combo. -- John I played the Roaring-40 last night until my fingers were raw. I can’t believe this amp!! I am speechless!! I was able to dial in the tones that have been stuck in my head for years. I finally set my mind free. Thank you so much, -- Ant I had one of the most fantastic times of my musical life at the Philly Guitar show--no kidding. I've been playing over 30 years, and I've had some really inspired moments and discoveries over that time. Your 20-watt amp is a serious tone machine! From the first note I played, I could just tell that I was into something really special. You do amazing work! Your amp is the best combination of tweed clean and plexi drive I've ever played. These are the two tones--and everything in between--I could live with forever. -- Tim Hi Jim, I tried the modded BF Bassman last night, with the master volume you added. With my standard SG, the bass channel is perfect AC/DC... great sound. And the clean channel is like you said--100% blackface clean. The amp is a gem! Also, the Gibson Melody Maker you repaired for me sounds fantastic... it really sparkles! Thanks for the great work, -- Bill Hey Jim, The mod that you did on my TS-9 takes it to a whole 'nother world... amazing! I haven't had the opportunity to use it too much, but in the house, it's awesome. Thanks again, -- Jeff Jimmy, Just wanted to say thanks for putting in the new pickups. They look and sound fantastic. The bass looks so beautiful now, i don't know if i feel comfortable playing it! Thanks again, -- Adam Jim, Just wanted to let you know I got the od/ boost pedal yesterday & I like it a lot. It now occupies valuable real estate on my pedal board. I am very satisfied with it. Thanks for making a fine product. -- Curtis Jim, What a pleasure meeting you. I would have gladly doubled the distance getting to you knowing there was such a talent at the other end. Thanks to you the Matchless is rocking again and has never sounded better. I look forward to future projects with you. Talk to you soon, -- Billy Jimmy, The Ibanez artcore AS 73 that you worked on is now a tone machine. The guitar sounds unbelievably good and is everything i knew it could be. I am recommending you to all of my guitar buddies now. Thanks again... -- Jeff D. Jim, I'm absolutely delighted with the 76 Fender Twin you Blackfaced and overhauled for me. Your top notch expertise and service is unparalleled. With you I always know my Vintage Amps will get the best attention and care obtainable. Sincerely, -- Ron Hey Jim, Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the work that you did on my guitar! It was immediately apparent upon opening the case, everything was beautiful... pickups were shining and the inner wrapping that was hanging out was gone. And I couldn't have been more wrong when I supposed that the difference of setup would be wasted on me. Not hardly! This is huge. Much easier to play. And it's in tune everywhere! Thanks. -- John Jimmy, The amp sounds awesome - it sounded good before, but now... damn. Thanks for the great work! -- Mike Jimmy, When I recorded at Big Blue Meanie for H&D, I tried many other amps along with yours, Marshall Plexi, Marshall JCM 800, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, Mesa Boogie Mark IV combo, Fender Twin. The Fender Pro Reverb that you modded for me killed all of them. The Somma Modified amp and double boost pedal was the only amp used on the whole freakin' record. Nothing came close! My producer, and engineers on the record were shocked! All the prep work to my pedals and guitars were also done by you which made the guitar sound ungodly. Jim if I didn't have you for those sessions, it wouldn't have sounded nearly as good. Many thanks. -- Nick Hi Jimmy, Just wanted to let you know I got the Princeton over the weekend, and it sounds awesome. I'm very happy with it. Thanks for the t-shirt too, I'll wear it with pride! -- Mose Hi Jimmy, I got the Maxon pedals today and used them in a rehearsal tonight. The true bypass really helps a lot. I'm real pleased. And no problems at all with the Chorus pedal! Thanks for doing a great job! And thanks for the tee shirt. It looks great. I plan to wear it at the coffeehouse we're playing this Saturday night. Thanks again. -- Chuck I can't thank you enough for the excellent work you did on my Deluxe... it screams of professionalism! Thanks! -- Ric Thanks Jim, The bass sounds better than it has in years..... nice work, I look forward to hearing the guitar. Thanks again. -- Tony Jim, I'm absolutely delighted with the 76 Fender Twin you Blackfaced and overhauled for me. Your top notch expertise and service is unparalleled. With you I always know my Vintage Amps will get the best attention and care obtainable. -- Ron M. Yo Jimmy, My PRS plays better than it ever has....smooth as silk and it even sounds bigger and deeper...killer frett job and set up. Same goes for the Axis. As for the Bassman--I don't know how you did it, but you turned that old amp into a fire-breathing monster that eats Marshalls for lunch. I can't thank you enough. -- Jeff Hey Jim, When I got the amp home I realized how much louder the amp sounds with that transformer. It was tuff to tell in your house. It's not stadium ready, :-) but cool. Thanks! When I collect enough pennies, I'll get a plexi goin' for myself. Until then ... good stuff. later, -- Rob Jim, Thanks, I got the amp 3 hours after you E-mailed me. Looks good. I'll let you know when the Bassman 70 is on the way. Thanks for the great service. I'm looking forward to the Bassman mod. I can't wait to check it out. Peace & Twang, -- Ron Jim, Hi-'Neal Harrison here. I purchased one of your boost pedals while you were checking up on my Princeton Reverb with Eric Casimiro. It's been a few months since then but I wanted to let you know that your pedal is by far the best boost I've used. Eric & I recently used it on a recording session with our band "Oh Jimmy" and everyone in the studio was asking about it. I was goofing around on Harmony Central and thought you'd be happy to know I've written a great review for the pedal. It will take a few days to show up since they need to add you to their list of manufacturers. Anyhow, I thought you should know. Thanks again. -- NH PS. The Princeton still sounds great too. Hi Jim, Thanks for the great work on the sovtek. It came yesterday and I ran it thru my 2x12 for a few hours. Its perfect! Triode mode is excellent and the master volume is what I needed to get it down to apartment playing level. Thanks, good job dude!! -- Keith Hi Jimmy, I received the amp on Thursday and used it at a show last night, it sounded and worked great. The brightness mods really helps keep the Marshall channel under control. Thanks. -- Mose