Fryette Aether Guitar Amplifier
Limited-production, 100% point-to-point hand-wired single-channel amplifier split across a speaker-loaded preamp cabinet and a separate power amp module, built to order by master builder Masa Higashida.
About this amp
The Aether is an unconventional single-channel amplifier built as two separate modules: a cabinet housing the preamp, spring reverb, and a custom Fane/Fryette A60S Alnico speaker developed specifically for this amp, plus a separate power supply/power amp module connected by a multi-pin cable. 100% point-to-point hand-wired to order by master builder Masa Higashida, limited production for 2025.
Specs
| Channels | Single channel |
|---|---|
| Onboard Effects | Spring reverb tank (housed in the preamp cabinet) |
| EQ | Active tube equalization |
| Speaker | Fane/Fryette A60S Alnico (custom-developed with Fane Acoustics, UK), cream chassis and bell cover |
| Construction | 100% point-to-point hand-wired by master builder Masa Higashida; built to order (2 weeks to build, 1 week to test) |
| Configuration | Two-piece system: an Aether Cabinet housing the preamp, preamp tubes, custom speaker and reverb tank, plus a separate Power Supply/Power Amp Module housing the power transformer, output transformer, rectifier and power tubes, connected by a multi-pin cable |
| Extras | Ambience switch on power module |
Quick answers
- How much does the Fryette Aether Guitar Amplifier cost?
- Fryette Amplification lists it at $4,999 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Fryette Aether Guitar Amplifier still available?
- Yes. Fryette Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Fryette Aether Guitar Amplifier?
- Fryette Amplification. Based in North Hollywood, CA. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.
- What warranty does Fryette Amplification offer?
- There is no online warranty registration, so owners keep proof of purchase for warranty service. Repairs go through a factory RMA. VHT-labeled products made after January 1, 2009 are not Steven Fryette designs and are not supported.
- How long is the wait for Fryette Amplification gear?
- Web store orders are paused due to high demand, so new gear is ordered through authorized Fryette dealers. Repairs and replacement parts requests take 5 business days.