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UK'67
Two incredible California (think Eddie) sound amps are available!
I worked hard at bringing in the character and control of the UK'68 into a 2 - EL34 version ! Just like its big brother, this Master Volume control leaves you lacking NOTHING. What is true for the UK'68 holds for this version too. Play it at ANY volume without reservation. The UK'67 captures our '68 Brownout without cranking!
With 3 way Gain control and 3 way Bright switch you can go from early Plexi character to scorching distortion. The Body control brings in a fullness that doesn't get in the way of the Bass control. Standard bypassable clear FX Loop comes standard with a return Level adjustment knob.
* OPTION : Footswitchable Gain boost
from either lower Gain Switch positions - $180 USD upcharge
SPECS UK'67 - $2399 USD
SINGLE CHANNEL
I worked hard at bringing in the character and control of the UK'68 into a 2 - EL34 version ! Just like its big brother, this Master Volume control leaves you lacking NOTHING. What is true for the UK'68 holds for this version too. Play it at ANY volume without reservation. The UK'67 captures our '68 Brownout without cranking!
With 3 way Gain control and 3 way Bright switch you can go from early Plexi character to scorching distortion. The Body control brings in a fullness that doesn't get in the way of the Bass control. Standard bypassable clear FX Loop comes standard with a return Level adjustment knob.
* OPTION : Footswitchable Gain boost
from either lower Gain Switch positions - $180 USD upcharge
SPECS UK'67 - $2399 USD
SINGLE CHANNEL
- 45 watts
- Solid State rectification
- 2 x EL34 output tubes- 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 3 way bright switch
- 3 way Gain switch
- buffered effects loop w/bypass & variable return level control
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 8.5″
- Weight approx. 32 lbs.
- Demos; MORRIS UK'67 - YouTube
** SPECIAL NOTES ON UK'67 & UK'68 **
- and BEAST 20 Combo -
Design engineering: No output stage of a push pull tube guitar amp is perfectly balanced. To capture the character of the way the '68 Brownout distorts and overdrives mainly the output stage, into a preamp section, means to NOT balance it, or have too many gain stages. Nor to flat clip with diodes, etc.. Working with 4 x EL34's or 2x EL34's is a different game. They react differently partly because it is the same driver stage pushing them. So to make the 2 x EL34's react the same to me becomes a challenge. Because, not only are we going after the cranked tone at low volume, but we want it as close as possible when the amp is cranked up loud too! I especially do not like PPIV Masters - of any type for an amp like this, no matter what the claims are. Partly for the reason - you can't use an FX Loop without disastrous results. Having a loop in the middle of the whole distortion characteristics doesn't and can't work. So, CAN you do it with a pre-phase inverter Master?! I think the answer when you hear the clips is YES ! The preamp circuit in these particular amps is a bit different than my Perplex'd series - even though NONE of my preamps (except the Sirrom) are totally balanced. (hence why I'm known for having a great Master Volume). The difference between the UK'67 and UK'68 models in character are; the UK'67 has more chewiness and 'slight' more compression along with possibly a little more sweetness. The UK'68 bites a bit more and has a bit more 'open-ness' to it. Possibly more 'grit'.
Either choice - I believe I have incredible sounding models with a proprietary FX Loop designed by myself, that no one has disputed it is truly as transparent as is possible, not hindering the amp at low OR higher volumes.
* Due to customer requests - both amps can feature (for an upcharge) a foot switchable gain by allowing the user to effectively produce Gain Position 3 when in the Gain 1 or 2 positions only balanced to that tonality *
- and BEAST 20 Combo -
Design engineering: No output stage of a push pull tube guitar amp is perfectly balanced. To capture the character of the way the '68 Brownout distorts and overdrives mainly the output stage, into a preamp section, means to NOT balance it, or have too many gain stages. Nor to flat clip with diodes, etc.. Working with 4 x EL34's or 2x EL34's is a different game. They react differently partly because it is the same driver stage pushing them. So to make the 2 x EL34's react the same to me becomes a challenge. Because, not only are we going after the cranked tone at low volume, but we want it as close as possible when the amp is cranked up loud too! I especially do not like PPIV Masters - of any type for an amp like this, no matter what the claims are. Partly for the reason - you can't use an FX Loop without disastrous results. Having a loop in the middle of the whole distortion characteristics doesn't and can't work. So, CAN you do it with a pre-phase inverter Master?! I think the answer when you hear the clips is YES ! The preamp circuit in these particular amps is a bit different than my Perplex'd series - even though NONE of my preamps (except the Sirrom) are totally balanced. (hence why I'm known for having a great Master Volume). The difference between the UK'67 and UK'68 models in character are; the UK'67 has more chewiness and 'slight' more compression along with possibly a little more sweetness. The UK'68 bites a bit more and has a bit more 'open-ness' to it. Possibly more 'grit'.
Either choice - I believe I have incredible sounding models with a proprietary FX Loop designed by myself, that no one has disputed it is truly as transparent as is possible, not hindering the amp at low OR higher volumes.
* Due to customer requests - both amps can feature (for an upcharge) a foot switchable gain by allowing the user to effectively produce Gain Position 3 when in the Gain 1 or 2 positions only balanced to that tonality *
UK'68
This is it !! The California (think Eddie) sound you've been wanting ! A Master Volume control that leaves you lacking NOTHING ! Play it at ANY volume without reservation. The UK'68 captures our '68 Brownout without cranking and with an extra crunch. With 3 way Gain control and 3 way Bright switch you can go from early Plexi character to scorching distortion. The Texture switch in Vintage mode gives a chewiness that only a Browned out amp can do, while the Bold side brings in a '1984' mid character. The Body control brings in a fullness that doesn't get in the way of the Bass control. Standard bypassable clear FX Loop comes standard with a return Level adjustment knob. New is a Brown switch on the back working some more softening magic if desired.
* OPTION : Footswitchable Gain Boost
from either lower Gain Switch positions - $180 USD upcharge
SPECS UK'68 - $2599 USD
SINGLE CHANNEL
* OPTION : Footswitchable Gain Boost
from either lower Gain Switch positions - $180 USD upcharge
SPECS UK'68 - $2599 USD
SINGLE CHANNEL
- 85 watts
- Solid State rectification
- 4 x EL34 output tubes- 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 2 way Texture switch
- 3 way bright switch
- 3 way Gain switch
- 2 Way Brown switch on back
- buffered effects loop w/bypass & variable return level control
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 10″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 11″
- Weight approx. 40 lbs.
- Demos; MORRIS UK'68 - YouTube
UK'78
This amp came about because of the great sound of the Canadian JCM800 model. It had a sweeter midrange with the 4/8 ohm output transformer. I worked hard to capture that flavour. The only additions are a DEPTH control, a 3 Position Bright Switch, and a Texture switch that adjusts the driver and preamp voltage. Being that the 1978 JMP had lower voltage, (as does mine), in order to capture the 800 character the preamp voltage needed to be raised, which is the Bold setting. Add to all this my exclusive FX Loop and you are ready to rock with one of the most iconic machines ever designed! Completely hand wired (unlike originals) adds more 3D quality.
SPECS UK'78 - $2349 USD
SINGLE CHANNEL
- 40 watts
- Solid State rectification
- 2 x EL34 output tubes- 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 3 way bright switch
- buffered effects loop w/bypass & variable return level control
- Global - Depth/Presence
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 35 lbs.
- Gold cap original style knobs
- Demos; MORRIS UK’78 - YouTube
'68 Brownout
The idea for this amp came from cloning a 1968 Plexi I owned, then using a Variac turned it down until the sound I wanted was achieved. All the voltages were measured and a power transformer with those voltages was installed. The result is plugging the amp straight into the 120VAC wall socket gives what a Variac turned down would. Eliminating the need for the Variac. In addition a 3 way Bright Switch was installed on the Loudness 1 control. Center position is off (no bright cap) - Left is my normal bright cap on all amps - Right is the original value that was on the '68 (.0047uf). Turning this amp up to 8, so the bright cap still has an effect on sound, gives it the famous aggression these amps are known for. With the custom Mercury Magnetics output transformer it works exceptionally well with 'reactive load attenuators' - with or without re-amp power built in. Because of this there is NO MASTER volume of any type in the amp.
* Please note - this amp is not designed for an FX Loop as it will take away from the purity of the amp *
* It is designed for output stage distortion *
SPECS '68 Brownout - $2349 USD
* Please note - this amp is not designed for an FX Loop as it will take away from the purity of the amp *
* It is designed for output stage distortion *
SPECS '68 Brownout - $2349 USD
- 4 Input SINGLE CHANNEL - push-pull Class A/B - 35 watts
- Solid State rectification
- 2 x EL34 fixed biased
- 3 x 12AX7
- Loudness 1, Loudness 2, Treble, Bass, Mids, Presence
- 3 way Bright switch
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 32 lbs.
- Demo's ; youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14JypKteCCYS_PKKTjCNuXsodJ
MM 27
The design of this amp is unique with the incorporation of an EF86 tube to replace the 12AX7 1st stage in a "top boost" circuit. This allows for not only more gain but a richer tone. There is no need to be concerned about microphonics since the EF86 circuit has been setup for less gain thereby reducing the microphonics without affecting the richness of it!
*Four switches give an unprecedented amount of control.*
First is an INPUT SENSITIVITY switch controlling the amount of signal gain in the 1st stage - as opposed to two inputs, having the one load down the guitar signal, thereby changing the tonality.
Second is a FAT switch. Since the original top boost channel had a very small coupling cap reducing the lower frequencies - we have the same setup - but for those who desire more full range coupling and 'full frequency distortion' - it is available.
Third is a MID BOOST switch bringing in some 'awhhh' tonality plus gain with it! Allowing you to get from sparkly clean to full saturation with tight bottom end.
Fourth is a TREBLE SHIFT switch, changing the treble cap to allow more mid frequencies to be added to the treble control range - which, depending on the guitar and pickups sometimes produces more bite and forwardness and other times seems just a fatter treble response.
Being that there is no negative feedback in the design, the Presence control is like a 'hi-cut' when turned back - allowing full top frequencies when up.
The MAC control gives a lot of control over the room level - being extremely transparent - and allowing you to have a lot of overdrive, if desired, at any level you want. This allows you to get the 'preamp' section into 'the sweet spot' as they say while managing the overall volume to speakers.
* Please note - this amp is not designed for an FX Loop as it will take away from the purity of the amp *
SPECS MM 27 - $2399 USD
*Four switches give an unprecedented amount of control.*
First is an INPUT SENSITIVITY switch controlling the amount of signal gain in the 1st stage - as opposed to two inputs, having the one load down the guitar signal, thereby changing the tonality.
Second is a FAT switch. Since the original top boost channel had a very small coupling cap reducing the lower frequencies - we have the same setup - but for those who desire more full range coupling and 'full frequency distortion' - it is available.
Third is a MID BOOST switch bringing in some 'awhhh' tonality plus gain with it! Allowing you to get from sparkly clean to full saturation with tight bottom end.
Fourth is a TREBLE SHIFT switch, changing the treble cap to allow more mid frequencies to be added to the treble control range - which, depending on the guitar and pickups sometimes produces more bite and forwardness and other times seems just a fatter treble response.
Being that there is no negative feedback in the design, the Presence control is like a 'hi-cut' when turned back - allowing full top frequencies when up.
The MAC control gives a lot of control over the room level - being extremely transparent - and allowing you to have a lot of overdrive, if desired, at any level you want. This allows you to get the 'preamp' section into 'the sweet spot' as they say while managing the overall volume to speakers.
* Please note - this amp is not designed for an FX Loop as it will take away from the purity of the amp *
SPECS MM 27 - $2399 USD
- SINGLE CHANNEL - push-pull Class A - 27 watts
- 1 x GZ34/5AR4
- 4 x EL84 cathode biased
- 2 x 12AX7
- 1 x EF86
- Gain, Treble, Bass, Presence, MAC
- 2 way Input Sensitivity Switch
- Fat switch
- 3 way Mid Boost switch
- Treble Shift switch
- 4/8/16 output impedance, no negative feedback
- Dimensions: (H) 10″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 11″
- Weight approx. 32 lbs.
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14JyptRn6MAszO-xuN0Apa2195
KAGE
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NOT your average low wattage amp !! Don't let the 2 / 8 watts deter you from thinking this can't be a Club amp! On the contrary, it can do home practice volume exceptionally well! The design originally came about to be a great sounding at home practice amp but with a full 'big' amp sound. After a few months of tweaking and designing for two separate Hi-Voltage rails it has turned into a great Club amp. Not going with the 'usual' push pull output stage, it is single ended EL84 Class A for the plentiful 2nd order harmonics that come with it. With oversize Transformers and a Choke coupled pi input filter it not only produces great dynamics but without any power supply hum. Add to that the Attenuator for speaker volume and those same dynamics are available at 'any' volume.
The end result produced an amp perfect for fly - in gigs, Club gigs, back up protection, recording, practice, etc.........
SPECS KAGE - $1199 USD
The end result produced an amp perfect for fly - in gigs, Club gigs, back up protection, recording, practice, etc.........
SPECS KAGE - $1199 USD
- 2/8 Watts Class A
- Single channel
- Solid State rectification
- 1 x EL84 - 1 x 12AX7
- Attenuator (on back)
- Raw switch
- 8 ohm output impedance *can use 4 to 16 ohm*
- Dimensions: (H) 8″ x (W) 10″ x (D) 7-1/2″
- Dimensions - Depth is with Attenuator knob / Height is with Feet / Add 1.5" for handle to width
- Weight approx. 10 lbs.
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14JyqT5qzo34R7d_GfHrxpGmfG
MO-JO
The original Mo-Jo was a single channel, clear, simple hand wired amp that was designed specifically for Joe Perry of Aerosmith. It is loud and was pushing a Marshall(tm) 8×10 cab on its first tour and then 4×12 cabs for the second leg and 3 world tours. So it is at home with 10s or 12s and is specifically geared towards Greenbacks.
Model is true point to point wired.
The MAC (Master Attenuation Circuit) was put in to tame the volume this amp can achieve, allowing you to get the same richness at much more controllable levels. Unlike using an outboard attenuator the MAC does not introduce any grit or un-natural colouration to the original sound. This amp can be a great pedal format, taking overdrives and fuzzes equally well, or can be set up highly overdriven itself and cleaned up exceptionally well with your guitar volume.
* Please note - this amp is not designed for an FX Loop as it will take away from the purity of the amp *
SPECS MO-JO $2349 USD
Model is true point to point wired.
The MAC (Master Attenuation Circuit) was put in to tame the volume this amp can achieve, allowing you to get the same richness at much more controllable levels. Unlike using an outboard attenuator the MAC does not introduce any grit or un-natural colouration to the original sound. This amp can be a great pedal format, taking overdrives and fuzzes equally well, or can be set up highly overdriven itself and cleaned up exceptionally well with your guitar volume.
* Please note - this amp is not designed for an FX Loop as it will take away from the purity of the amp *
SPECS MO-JO $2349 USD
- SINGLE CHANNEL - push-pull Class A - 30 watts
- 1 x GZ34/5AR4
- 2 x EL34 cathode biased
- 3 x 12AX7
- Volume, Treble, Bass, Mids, Presence, MAC
- 2 way Gain switch
- 3 way Bright switch
- 2 way Shift switch (for Tone controls)
- 4/8/16 output impedance, no negative feedback
- Dimensions: (H) 10 3/4″ x (W) 29″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 32 lbs.
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14Jyo5NQo9i5pzL_W8za8cTOLF
VTR 10
Described as having an M type bottom but V mids and top end along with a luscious compression that doesn’t hide the articulateness of your attack but adds bloom.
The VTR has a new feature of 'FULL 15 WATT setting'! Due to the unique power supply you can now choose between a Choke pi Filter or a resistor pi Filter. This controls the voltage applied to the overall amp and adjusts the power out. Originally as a 10 watt amp it now can produce 15 watts RMS for more headroom. And the output stage still runs in its same design - keeping the tone and character the same! The Half Power switch has been re-designed in a very unique way, producing half output of whichever the WATTS switch is set at. Example ; 15 WATT setting with Half Power equals 7.5 watts out. Obviously then 10 WATT setting with Half Power equals 5 watts out.
Add to all this a two setting GAIN Switch plus a FAT switch makes this one of the most versatile single channel amps made !!
For the guitarist that just wants to ROCK out - putting a 12AX7 tube in the driver/phase inverter stage puts this amp 'over the top'!
Model is true point to point wired.
Tailored for a sweet fat tone that works exceptionally well with single coil guitars as well.
* Please note - this amp is not designed for an FX Loop as it will take away from the purity of the amp *
SPECS VTR 10 $1949 USD
The VTR has a new feature of 'FULL 15 WATT setting'! Due to the unique power supply you can now choose between a Choke pi Filter or a resistor pi Filter. This controls the voltage applied to the overall amp and adjusts the power out. Originally as a 10 watt amp it now can produce 15 watts RMS for more headroom. And the output stage still runs in its same design - keeping the tone and character the same! The Half Power switch has been re-designed in a very unique way, producing half output of whichever the WATTS switch is set at. Example ; 15 WATT setting with Half Power equals 7.5 watts out. Obviously then 10 WATT setting with Half Power equals 5 watts out.
Add to all this a two setting GAIN Switch plus a FAT switch makes this one of the most versatile single channel amps made !!
For the guitarist that just wants to ROCK out - putting a 12AX7 tube in the driver/phase inverter stage puts this amp 'over the top'!
Model is true point to point wired.
Tailored for a sweet fat tone that works exceptionally well with single coil guitars as well.
* Please note - this amp is not designed for an FX Loop as it will take away from the purity of the amp *
SPECS VTR 10 $1949 USD
- 10/15 Watts push-pull Class A
- Single channel
- Half power switch
- EZ81 tube rectification
- 2 x EL84 - 1 x 12AX7 - 2 x 12AU7
- Gain & Fat switches
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 21″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 24 lbs.
- Available with Black or White Chickenhead Knobs also.
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14JyrjZVEZaV8nE2buHpJ_qjnU
Bass 150
A full 150 Clean watts with large Power and Output transformers produces a huge sound even for large open stages. High voltages and KT88's not maxed to the limit gives a reliable punchy sound. We have been making Bass Amplifiers for several years and now making it a production model.
Available with SS FX Loop also.
Available with SS FX Loop also.
SPECS Bass 150 $2499 USD (add $150 USD for buffered FX Loop)
- 150 RMS Watts push-pull Class A/B
- Single channel
- Solid State rectification
- 4 x KT88 - 3 x 12AX7
- 4/8 output impedances
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 11″
- Weight approx. 50 lbs.
- Black or Silver Aluminum Knobs
- Channel Switching -
British Jr.+ Head (& Combo)
This new model replaces the Perplex'd Jr. 15 AND the '69/70 Jr. series. Still Class A single ended EL34 package of 15 watts. The wider range of the Gain switch really gets you from old-school M style to hot-rodded. The controls run 'in line' right across the full length because of a new custom chassis.
The Clean channel, VTB, is designed after another British style amp that is cathode biased, and in this latest version is more organic, sounding rich when cranked into slight distortion range since the design is to keep as much clean headroom as possible.
Model is true point to point wired.
The Master is designed to be ‘extremely’ smooth, coming on slow and linear all the way.
Don’t let the 15 watts fool you – this amp through a 4×12 kicks! Cleans are exceptional with your guitar volume rollback on the Lead channel too ! The combo version is essentially the same as the head. It comes with a Celestion Greenback.
See below under Combo's for more details.
SPECS British Jr.+ $2299 USD
The Clean channel, VTB, is designed after another British style amp that is cathode biased, and in this latest version is more organic, sounding rich when cranked into slight distortion range since the design is to keep as much clean headroom as possible.
Model is true point to point wired.
The Master is designed to be ‘extremely’ smooth, coming on slow and linear all the way.
Don’t let the 15 watts fool you – this amp through a 4×12 kicks! Cleans are exceptional with your guitar volume rollback on the Lead channel too ! The combo version is essentially the same as the head. It comes with a Celestion Greenback.
See below under Combo's for more details.
SPECS British Jr.+ $2299 USD
- 15 watts single ended pure Class A
- Solid state rectification
- 1 x EL34 - 4 x 12AX7
- 3 way Gain switch
- 3 way bright switch
- buffered effects loop
- footswitchable channels
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 21″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 24.0 lbs.(head)
- Available with Black or White Chickenhead knobs also
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14Jypl4eTwLujfJ3MepiUgj4b6
PERPLEX'D S3
* Perplex'd S2 is retired being incorporated into this model *
The Perplex’d S3 has 3 INDEPENDENT channels. Like the S2, there is separate voltages on these channels to suit their designated purposes.
The S3 Lead channel is now voiced the same as the S2 was, while still keeping the Lead and Crunch channels balanced. Each Distortion channel has a 3 way Bright switch on the Gain controls to further help in balancing them or adding 'bite' to each separately.
The GLOBAL section has a Master / Presence / Depth control, with a 3 way switch for Presence cap - letting you decide if you want no Presence, classic British value or a value that works more like a Raw control - pushing the overall frequencies 'more alive' jumping out of the speaker cabinet.
The Clean channel has a lot of headroom with Volume / Treble / Bass controls, balancing nicely with the Distortion channels, keeping the same flavour. *Note - headroom for this channel will decrease the lower the Global Master is set.
SPECS Perplex'd S3 $2999 USD
THREE CHANNELS - Clean, Crunch, Lead *All foot switchable*
The S3 Lead channel is now voiced the same as the S2 was, while still keeping the Lead and Crunch channels balanced. Each Distortion channel has a 3 way Bright switch on the Gain controls to further help in balancing them or adding 'bite' to each separately.
The GLOBAL section has a Master / Presence / Depth control, with a 3 way switch for Presence cap - letting you decide if you want no Presence, classic British value or a value that works more like a Raw control - pushing the overall frequencies 'more alive' jumping out of the speaker cabinet.
The Clean channel has a lot of headroom with Volume / Treble / Bass controls, balancing nicely with the Distortion channels, keeping the same flavour. *Note - headroom for this channel will decrease the lower the Global Master is set.
SPECS Perplex'd S3 $2999 USD
THREE CHANNELS - Clean, Crunch, Lead *All foot switchable*
- 45 watts
- Solid state rectification
- 2 x EL34 output tubes- 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 3 way bright switch (on Rhythm and Lead Channels)
- Tube buffered effects loop (always in)
- Global - Depth/Presence/Master
- NEW * 3 way TEXTURE Switch for Presence cap value
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 35 lbs.
- Available with Black or White Chickenhead or round Silver cap knobs
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14JyoIo4Yd0uDKozRzO34f5q2N
XS III
The XSIII is an 85 watt beast. What makes it unique, besides the exclusive Mercury Magnetics output transformer, is the TWO Gain controls on the Hi-Gain Channel. One is set up for Bright Crunch and the other for Fat Drive, allowing you to tailor the tightness and fullness, giving it wide flexibility. This amp can be smooth or aggressive! The Clean/Grind channel can do just what it says - making a full bore cranked stack character or a sweet clean - your choice.
Described this way - ''it's got some sponge ... not stiff or strident ... but at the same time super tight on the bottom end ... super open .. but compresses perfectly at the same time ... it is aggressive but also warm and sweet in the overdrive''.
SPECS XSIII $2999 USD (Also available in Single channel) $ 2699 USD
Described this way - ''it's got some sponge ... not stiff or strident ... but at the same time super tight on the bottom end ... super open .. but compresses perfectly at the same time ... it is aggressive but also warm and sweet in the overdrive''.
SPECS XSIII $2999 USD (Also available in Single channel) $ 2699 USD
- 85 watts
- 2 independent Ft. switchable channels
- Solid State rectification
- 4 x EL34 output tubes - 4 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 3 way bright switch (on Clean/Grind channel)
- buffered effects loop w/bypass & variable return level control
- Global - Depth/Presence
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 39 lbs.
- Available with White or Black Chickenhead knobs
- Also available with White or Black Faceplate
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14Jyos3nsfM9HFM6fFidz4QRlI
XS III "CLASSIC"
This version brings our top amp back into the ultimate Classic tones. Not actually a clone of any amp out there, it does blend together Hiwatt(Tm), Marshall(Tm), and Fender(Tm) Tones and Characteristics. This ‘Classic’ version sports 2 channels, almost identical, except for different types of components on each. The Clean/Grind ch. having a Gain Sw. to allow you to play completely clean with it. When you cranked up an old non-master amp the Tone Controls didn’t have near as much range as a higher gained designed master volume amplifier. We’ve kept that, plus the flavour of the cranked distortion with a Different preamp than any of our other amps and a Master Volume on each channel to tame it for small clubs and home use. The beauty of this whole design is the lack of ‘fizzies’ usually associated with a lot of other amps. With the Presence control design we use you can tame an over lively room or bring the amps character ‘in your face’ when needed. An exclusive (designed in house) HiVoltage Fet Loop (w/bypass Sw) keeps the purity of the amp intact and supplies a strong buffered connection for your ‘time based’ units. The return has a variable Level control that gives just enough control to balance a problematic chain.
SPECS XSIII "Classic" $2999 USD (Also available in Single channel) $2699 USD
- 85 watts
- 2 independent Ft. switchable channels
- Solid State rectification
- 4 x EL34 output tubes - 4 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 3 way bright switch (both channels)
- Gain switch (Clean/Grind channel)
- buffered effects loop w/bypass & variable return level control
- Global - Depth/Presence
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 39 lbs.
- Available with White or Black Chickenhead knobs
- Also available with White or Black Faceplate
- Demos ; XSIII "Classic" - YouTube
SIRROM
The SIRROM is the tightest most aggressive amp we make. Metal playing is not a problem, or dropped tuning, but can still feel more organic than most amps of this style. The uniqueness of this amp is the way the distortion character (amount of) stays the same no matter what level you play at. It does not 'clear' up as you get louder, nor does it get 'more' as you lower the gain. But it still cleans up with your guitar volume control fairly well. The Master is a separate entity of its own.
Adding versatility is a Drive control that works in conjunction with the Gain control on the Distortion channel ! This helps flavour the character of the distortion.
To top all that off a Filter Switch affecting the lower mids for palm muting and chugging has been installed.
The Clean/Crunch channel sports a Dual Gain switch plus a 3 way bright switch, along with full Gain / Master / Treble / Mids / Bass.
The Presence has a 3 way switch to choose from NO Presence to stock British to more like a negative feedback control.
Adding versatility is a Drive control that works in conjunction with the Gain control on the Distortion channel ! This helps flavour the character of the distortion.
To top all that off a Filter Switch affecting the lower mids for palm muting and chugging has been installed.
The Clean/Crunch channel sports a Dual Gain switch plus a 3 way bright switch, along with full Gain / Master / Treble / Mids / Bass.
The Presence has a 3 way switch to choose from NO Presence to stock British to more like a negative feedback control.
SPECS SIRROM 105 / SIRROM Custom 60 $3049 USD / $2849 USD
Also available in SINGLE CHANNEL $2699 USD / $2499 USD
Also available in SINGLE CHANNEL $2699 USD / $2499 USD
- 105 watts * Now available in a 60 watt version * Custom 60 *
- Single or Dual channel versions (Ft. switchable)
- Solid State rectification
- 4 x 6550 output tubes- 6 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- buffered effects loop w/bypass
- Global - Depth/Presence
- 3 way Presence switch
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 10″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 11″
- Weight approx. 40 lbs.
- Black Anodized Aluminum knobs
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yRyIXw2pvk&list=PLqC0-iP14JyrZw9XitK2Md-86Cu9Exkcd
GRINDER
This final version of the GRINDER has 2 independent Channels with 3 way Bright Switches.
Both the Clean and Grind channels are inspired by the famous Blackface era, with the distortion channel sporting 4 gain stages. Don't be fooled though - it still cleans up just as well as all Morris gain designs with your guitar volume.
The cleans are just as pretty as any 60's North American amp, with the rectifier tube giving just the right amount of cushion.
SPECS Grinder $2749 USD
TWO CHANNELS - Clean (w/Master), Drive (Lead w/Master)
Both the Clean and Grind channels are inspired by the famous Blackface era, with the distortion channel sporting 4 gain stages. Don't be fooled though - it still cleans up just as well as all Morris gain designs with your guitar volume.
The cleans are just as pretty as any 60's North American amp, with the rectifier tube giving just the right amount of cushion.
SPECS Grinder $2749 USD
TWO CHANNELS - Clean (w/Master), Drive (Lead w/Master)
- 45 watts
- 2 independent Ft. switchable channels
- Tube rectified
- 1 x GZ34/5AR4 - 2 x 6L6 output tubes
- 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 3 way bright switch (Both Channels)
- buffered effects loop
- Global - Depth/Presence/Master
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- Dimensions: (H) 9.5″ x (W) 26″ x (D) 8-1/2″
- Weight approx. 35 lbs.
- Available with White or Black Chickenhead knobs
- Also available with White or Black Faceplate
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqC0-iP14JypfGiTuStyj60oPEhRbUKxw
-COMBO'S-
British Jr.+ Combo
The combo version of this amp has all the same qualities as the Head version.
It comes loaded with a Celestion Greenback Ri(UK).
The cab is open back, filling the room and cutting through a mix exceptionally well.
See under -HEADS- for details
It comes loaded with a Celestion Greenback Ri(UK).
The cab is open back, filling the room and cutting through a mix exceptionally well.
See under -HEADS- for details
SPECS British Jr.+ Combo $2599 USD
- 15 watts single ended pure Class A
- Solid state rectification
- 1 x EL34 - 4 x 12AX7
- 3 way Gain switch
- 3 way bright switch
- buffered effects loop
- footswitchable channels
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- 12" Celestion G12M Greenback Ri(UK)
- Dimensions: (H) 21″ x (W) 22.5″ x (D) 11″
- Weight approx. 46 lbs.(combo)(w/Greenback)
- Available with Black or White Chickenhead knobs also
BEAST 20 Combo
This Combo is our answer to those who want a UK Series design in a home or 'grab & go' gigging amp ! It features the same preamp design as the UK '67/'68 mated to a Clear/Articulate 6V6 push pull fixed bias output stage, producing a strong 20 watts.
With a 3 way Bright Switch plus 3 way Gain Switch, it covers all the ground of its brothers, in a big sounding small package ! It comes with a Celestion G12M Greenback Ri(UK).
The cab is open back, filling the room and cutting through a mix exceptionally well.
With a 3 way Bright Switch plus 3 way Gain Switch, it covers all the ground of its brothers, in a big sounding small package ! It comes with a Celestion G12M Greenback Ri(UK).
The cab is open back, filling the room and cutting through a mix exceptionally well.
SPECS Beast 20 Combo $2299 USD
- 20 watts Class A/B
- Solid state rectification
- 2 x 6V6GT - 3 x 12AX7
- 3 way Gain switch
- 3 way bright switch
- buffered/bypassable effects loop
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- 12" Celestion G12M Greenback Ri(UK)
- Dimensions: (H) 21″ x (W) 22.5″ x (D) 11″
- Weight approx. 41 lbs.(w/greenback)
- Demo's; www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nlWy5ySWKA&list=PLqC0-iP14JypvWsj4XiBeMMuXgW1gDpg8&pp=iAQB
PERPLEX'D 'Brownout Combo'
The Perplex’d BROWNOUT Combo has 2 "completely" independent channels.
The Clean/Crunch channel has a 2 pos. Gain switch plus 3 way Bright switch. The Distortion channel has a 2 pos. Gain switch plus 3 way Bright switch also. The design of the channels is very close to the Perplex'd S2 but tailored for working in an open back cabinet. Plus - the 'brownout' factor producing 40 watts. As an added bonus there is a half power switch rendering 20 watts power out, making this an extremely versatile small / medium club amp all the way to large venues. Of course - it has what we feel are the best Masters out there, producing incredible feel and tone for at home use.
This combo is loaded with the Celestion Alnico Cream (90 watts) producing astonishing home / recording / live tones.
SPECS Perplex'd 'Brownout Combo' $3199 USD
TWO CHANNELS - Clean/Crunch (w/Master), Lead (w/master) *Foot Switchable*
- 40/20 watts
- Solid state rectification
- 2 x EL34 output tubes- 5 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- 3 Way Bright Switch (both channels)
- 2 Position Gain Switch (both channels)
- buffered effects loop
- Global - Depth/Presence/Master
- 4/8/16 output impedance
- 12" Celestion Alnico Cream
- Dimensions: (H) 21″ x (W) 22.5″ x (D) 11″
- Weight approx. 49 lbs.
- Available with Black or White Stovetop knobs
- Demo's ; www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNfEwwfAevw&list=PLqC0-iP14JyrhI2NXm5DJxiuM07ZcbQF6
Customer feedback
'68 Brownout
"I straight up dialed in pure Plexi flavor and articulation but with the Variac 'brown' character on tap ... The amp responds to the hands like no other..a player better have their **it in order ... that amp will hurt you .. or make you sound like $$$."
"People came in the studio and had an epiphany ... Hendrix to VH1, through 1984 on command ... and all in the roll of my volume knob .. NOTHING ELSE. The single coil strat heaven from brilliant Cleans to dirty Blackmore goodness. Stop ... just stop making any more Amps ... YOU WON. "
"People came in the studio and had an epiphany ... Hendrix to VH1, through 1984 on command ... and all in the roll of my volume knob .. NOTHING ELSE. The single coil strat heaven from brilliant Cleans to dirty Blackmore goodness. Stop ... just stop making any more Amps ... YOU WON. "
UK '78
"Glen, this amp is ridiculous. The punch !!!! So much harmonic content in the gain. I'm just sitting here smashing AC/DC chords over and over like a 10 year old."
SIRROM
"It is just unreal. The tone of that thing is just way past and above my expectations. The videos I heard do it absolutely ZERO justice. The percussiveness of the attack coupled with the harmonic texture and richness of the notes is beyond any other amp I have ever played .. and I have played A LOT!"
"You knocked it out of the park! The loop is superior and that mini drive pot is like magic for me. That's what I was missing.
The 60 has a more throaty "vintage" sound that is a bit rounder but still tight as I could ever need. I can max out the gain on the 60 and use the mini pot to take that fizz out. The bright switch is also fantastic. It is the first bright switch on an amp that I've found usable.
I have no desire to even try messing with tubes. It's perfect. A big thank you !!!!"
"I have to thank you Glen!! The Sirrom is exactly what you said it would be. I usually hit the front end with a boost on my other amps, but not yours. It doesn't need anything but a skilled hand. I am very surprised how well it cleans up dialing down the guitar volume knob when switching to single coils. It truly is my life long amp. Thanks again !!"
"You knocked it out of the park! The loop is superior and that mini drive pot is like magic for me. That's what I was missing.
The 60 has a more throaty "vintage" sound that is a bit rounder but still tight as I could ever need. I can max out the gain on the 60 and use the mini pot to take that fizz out. The bright switch is also fantastic. It is the first bright switch on an amp that I've found usable.
I have no desire to even try messing with tubes. It's perfect. A big thank you !!!!"
"I have to thank you Glen!! The Sirrom is exactly what you said it would be. I usually hit the front end with a boost on my other amps, but not yours. It doesn't need anything but a skilled hand. I am very surprised how well it cleans up dialing down the guitar volume knob when switching to single coils. It truly is my life long amp. Thanks again !!"
FET FX LOOP
"With the Loop it's nice not to try different pedals and keep messing with the level option. Just throw any pedal in there and ready to go. No loss of volume, totally transparent, and no hum or unwanted noise."
Perplex'd
Amp gonna blow tone. - "The MORRIS Perplex'd with a boost in front does this in spades. My favorite thing about that amp. It sounds and feels like it's on the verge of unstable, but manages to hang in there."
"There's a couple of Morris amps for sale right now which is kind of rare as most people hang on to them. I just recently got the prototype for his new Perplex'd S3 Signature and I can honestly say I have never played a more responsive amp. Glen is a genius and really easy to work with."
"if the Power Station existed back then. But if you want something far more versatile, The MORRIS Perplex'd all the way. Seriously. It sounds and feels so alive and ready to self destruct if .... "
"The thing I love about the whole thing, is that the tubes sound like they're at the verge of destruction at all times! "
"Hey Glen, Just wanted to let you know that the amp arrived safely and all I can say is OM*+)#! The Clean channel is superb, of course, but clarity, dynamics, and sensitivity of the gain channels is among the best of any amp I've ever played (lets just say I've played a few). The note definition, even with quite a bit of gain, is firm, focused with tight, balanced harmonics. "
"There's a couple of Morris amps for sale right now which is kind of rare as most people hang on to them. I just recently got the prototype for his new Perplex'd S3 Signature and I can honestly say I have never played a more responsive amp. Glen is a genius and really easy to work with."
"if the Power Station existed back then. But if you want something far more versatile, The MORRIS Perplex'd all the way. Seriously. It sounds and feels so alive and ready to self destruct if .... "
"The thing I love about the whole thing, is that the tubes sound like they're at the verge of destruction at all times! "
"Hey Glen, Just wanted to let you know that the amp arrived safely and all I can say is OM*+)#! The Clean channel is superb, of course, but clarity, dynamics, and sensitivity of the gain channels is among the best of any amp I've ever played (lets just say I've played a few). The note definition, even with quite a bit of gain, is firm, focused with tight, balanced harmonics. "
MM '69/70
"I really dig my MORRIS muscle 69/70. Very raw, open and punchy. Also has probably the best master volume I've experienced. Amp excels at hard rock, early metal tones w/out sounding overly compressed. I simply got tired of overly compressed amps that in a dual guitar band just seemed to loose..... "
"Couldn't agree more. I'm blown away by my MORRIS '69/70 muscle. I vastly prefer this over my previous ********. I'm shocked there isn't much talk about MORRIS amps."
"I have been thru many boutique type amps. My 2 favorites are my ********* and my MORRIS '69/70"
"I have to agree that Glen is a genious. It was a pleasure dealing with him. He stayed in touch with me as he did my build. He made me a '69/70 Jr. 15 watts of glorious distortion. The master is the best I've seen. I have been thru many amps, and the only one I have kept next to my MORRIS is my .... "
"Couldn't agree more. I'm blown away by my MORRIS '69/70 muscle. I vastly prefer this over my previous ********. I'm shocked there isn't much talk about MORRIS amps."
"I have been thru many boutique type amps. My 2 favorites are my ********* and my MORRIS '69/70"
"I have to agree that Glen is a genious. It was a pleasure dealing with him. He stayed in touch with me as he did my build. He made me a '69/70 Jr. 15 watts of glorious distortion. The master is the best I've seen. I have been thru many amps, and the only one I have kept next to my MORRIS is my .... "
MISCELLANEOUS
"I am very surprised no one has mentioned MORRIS amps. Incredible master volume and overall tones blew me away. This is the only amp that will replace my ********* amp, which also sounds incredible. If you're in the Marshall camp, you must try one of his amps."
"The tonal properties of my PRS 24-08's shine through with brilliance and presence I've not heard in other amps. The sustain and harmonic feedback I'm able to coax out of this beast is off the charts! Thanks so much for a Brilliant build and I will endeavour to spread the word! "
"The tonal properties of my PRS 24-08's shine through with brilliance and presence I've not heard in other amps. The sustain and harmonic feedback I'm able to coax out of this beast is off the charts! Thanks so much for a Brilliant build and I will endeavour to spread the word! "