A M P L I F I E R S

The Problem Solver started on the front porch of Chris Wollard’s house in 2016. Chris and I were both fans of the classic 2204 circuit, but we also shared the same feeling: as great as those amps can be, there were things about the circuit we wanted to change.

What began as a conversation turned into years of experimenting with the design. We wanted to keep the aggression, punch, and immediacy that make those classic British amps so addictive, while giving the player more control over how the amplifier responds and feels.

As the circuit evolved, it became less about modifying an existing design and more about creating an amplifier with its own identity.

The four-position AGE control became a major part of that idea. Instead of locking the amp into a single voicing, it allows the character of the circuit to shift through different eras of British amplifier design. From brighter, more open vintage sounds to the tighter, heavier response associated with later high-gain amps.

The Mid Boost and Depth controls add another level of flexibility without getting in the way of the core sound. You can shape the low end, push the amp forward in a mix, or completely change its attitude while still retaining the dynamics and responsiveness of a simple single-channel tube amplifier.

The final result is the Problem Solver: a 50-watt amplifier that carries the DNA of the amps that inspired it, but isn't tied to any one era.

It can be open and vintage, tight and aggressive, or somewhere in between and it was designed to feel immediate and alive no matter where you set it.

What sets the Problem Solver apart is its thoughtful array of features, carefully curated to empower your creativity. The AGE switch lets you tailor your tone stack to different eras – whether you crave the cutting-edge brilliance of 1963, the aggressive bite of 1966, the mid-heavy roar of 1981, or the warmth of 2023, it's all at your fingertips.

The Mid Boost switch elevates your highs and mids, ensuring your solos cut through the mix with unparalleled clarity. The Depth control allows you sculpt the low-end frequencies. And the revamped EQ controls provide a logical, intuitive layout, ensuring that you can sculpt your sound effortlessly, straight out of the box.

In the end, the Problem Solver Amplifier isn't just an homage to the past—it's a celebration of timeless tone, reimagined for the demands of today's musicians. Join us on this journey and discover a new era of sonic possibilities. Plug in, play, and let the music do the talking – the Problem Solver has arrived.

• 50 watt all-tube head

• Hand-wired in the USA

• Mercury Magnetics Transformers

• Bias test points on chassis for easy biasing and tube swaps

• 2 x EL34 power tubes

• 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes

• 4 Way Age voicing switch

• Mid Boost Switch

• 4, 8, and 16 ohm impedance selector switch

• Dimensions: 8.5” (D) x 29.25" (W) x 11” (H)

• Weight: 39 lbs.