Amp Show exhibitors

Tone Wizards
Seminar and Panel Discussion

Time: 10:30 AM

Up close and personal with some of the finest minds in amplifier design and marketing. Tube vs Solid state evolution and general discussion and thumb wrestling, followed by question and answer session. (seating is limited, so get there early)

Panelists include:
Don "Tone Man" Butler
An aknowledged master of amp and pedal "Mojo", He lends his talent for design to many artists and manufacturers (the latest being 65AMPS) He also plays guitar in "Working Class Hero" THE John Lennon tribute band.

Bob Gallien
Owner/designer Gallien-Krueger
Innovation, flexibility and reliability are synonymous with G.K. products Bob Gallien’s passion for perfection make this company one of the leader in the amp world.

Jonathan Herrera
Technical editor "Bass Player" magazine
Accurate evaluations of bass amp product, and our co-moderator

Aspen Pittman
Owner Groove Tubes
Almost single handedly responsible for launching the "Boutique Tube" phenomenon. Matching tube sets, and many inovative guitar, amp, and studio recording products, make Groove Tubes an industry benchmark of excellence.

Paul Rivera
Designer/Owner Rivera Amps
Designed amps for Fender in the early ‘80’s, including the legendary "Super Champ" before launching his oun highly successful brand in 1984

Myles Rose
Owner "Guitar amplifier Blueprinting" / Tech consultant Groove Tubes
His web site is an invaluable resource to all amp lovers Amp Show is proud to have him as the panel’s co-moderator

Mark Sampson
Designer/owner Star Amplifiers
His original Matchless designs heralded the beginning of the return to the "Point to Point" wireing revolution. His new company Star, takes it to the next level.

Dan Boul
Partner in the red hot new "65amps" company.
Their booth at NAMM was buzzing (not the amps) with interest the entire event. Gets an AMP SHOW "New Amp of the Year" award (if there was such an award).

Terry Buddingh
Editor - Guitar Player Magazine

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