Buster Amp
Based on the 5E3 tweed Deluxe circuit, with bridgeable Bright/Normal channels and a gain-boost switch.
About this amp
The Buster is based on the 5E3 tweed Deluxe circuit, running 2 6V6/6L6 output tubes, a 12AT7 phase inverter, and a 12AX7 preamp tube through a Jupiter 12LC speaker. Bright and Normal channels can be bridged, with a gain-boost switch and a 4k/8k impedance option on the 6L6 configuration.
Specs
| Classification | AB1, fixed bias |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 22W (6V6) or 30W (6L6) |
| Speaker | Jupiter 12LC |
| Speaker Load | 8 ohms |
| Channels | 2 (Bright, Normal), 3 inputs with gain switch |
| Controls | 2x Volume, 1x Tone |
| Preamp Tubes | 1x 12AX7 (input), 1x 12AT7 (phase inverter) |
| Output Tubes | 2x 6V6/6L6 |
| Rectifier | 5AR4 |
| Dimensions | 16in H x 20in W |
| Weight | 35 lbs |
| Construction | Eyelet terminal board |
| Color Options | Black/Brown Tolex or Aged Tweed (+$100) |
Quick answers
- How much does the Buster Amp cost?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it at $2,395 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Buster Amp still available?
- Yes. Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Buster Amp?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers. Where it's built: Hand-wired in New Jersey, with Louis Rosano building every amp. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Louis Electric Amplifiers offer?
- No written warranty is published. All sales and deposits are final and returns are not accepted. Owners contact Louis Rosano directly for repairs after purchase.
- How long is the wait for Louis Electric Amplifiers gear?
- Every amp is built to order after a conversation with Louis Rosano, since each build is customizable. Custom component or covering requests add production time. Sales are direct only, with no dealers.