ABOUT SMOKIN' AMP CO.

This company started with me (Hi, I’m Gabe) installed in a tiny spare room after I’d met the day’s work and family obligations. I was doing some self-guided learning about circuits, looking for simple solutions to help musicians with their craft. I started building small, elegant cigar box amps and boutique effects pedals for the public in 2010. It soon became evident that we’d need to focus solely on pedals based on the growing demand for the specialized electronics work I lean into. On the heels of a modest outside investment and a robust rebrand, we did just that.

 

Fifteen years, three day jobs, and one pandemic later, I’m still the face of the business. While Smokin’ Amp operations, marketing, and advisory support hums in the background, you’ll find me discussing custom projects with customers, at my bench building pedals, sourcing the best-in-class parts, and exploring new offerings for the future.

 

We love our fellow audiophiles! That motivates us to equip Smokin’ Amp clientele in ways most builders don’t by:

Offering them the ability to customize any product seen here, or

Tackling the bespoke buildout of whatever unique, custom pedal they can imagine for their specific needs.

We’re Makers through and through. If you can dream it up, we’re excited to hear about it.

 

(This seems like the ideal time to let you know that I have a full-time job and don’t visit my studio until the corporate workday ends. As a result, expect 1-3 days’ production time for your order to ship. We’ll always let you know if your pedal’s specs alter the project timeline).

 

I hope to offer you an affordable, custom pedal that makes your setup and the time you spend playing easier and more enjoyable overall.