SLO-100
By Soldano Custom Amplification
Soldano's flagship 100-watt all-tube head - the amp that set the standard for modern high-gain tone in 1987 and still anchors the line today.
About this amp
The SLO-100 is Mike Soldano’s original cascading-gain design, hand-wired in the USA with a 100-watt tube power section built around 5881/6L6 output tubes. Its Normal and Overdrive channels run independent gain and master controls, with global 3-band EQ, Presence and Depth shaping the amp’s overall voice. A tube-buffered effects loop (with hardwire bypass) and a variable slave output make it equally at home on stage or feeding a rack or IR rig. Available in several stock finishes - black, purple, and snakeskin tolex, plus limited hand-signed purple-panel editions - through Soldano’s Classic and Custom Shop lines.
Specs
| Wattage | 100W |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 (Normal, Overdrive) |
| Preamp Tubes | 5x 12AX7/ECC83 |
| Power Tubes | 4x 5881/6L6 |
| Effects Loop | Tube-buffered, switchable hardwire bypass |
| Impedance Options | 4/8/16 ohm |
| Dimensions | 25" (W) x 8.75" (D) x 10.25" (H) |
| Finish Options | Classic Black, Purple, Snakeskin, Purple Panel (Signed), White/Purple Panel (Signed) |
Quick answers
- How much does the SLO-100 cost?
- Soldano Custom Amplification lists it at $3,999.99 to $4,499.99 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the SLO-100 still available?
- Yes. Soldano Custom Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the SLO-100?
- Soldano Custom Amplification. Where it's built: Built in the USA. It's listed here as a tube head amp.