Homestead Amps
ActiveOverview
Homestead Amps is a boutique manufacturer of hand-crafted tube guitar amplifiers based in the United States. Founded in 2014, it produces amps noted for their tone and reliability, targeting musicians seeking high-end, stage-ready equipment.123
History
Homestead Amps was founded in 2014 by Peter McMahon in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. McMahon previously owned and operated Diaz Amplifiers. The company focuses on boutique tube amps built with exacting standards.23
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| HS50 Combo Amp | 50-watt versatile combo | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| HS25 Head | 25-watt low-power head | $1,500 - $2,500 |
| HS50 Head | 50-watt full-power head | $2,000 - $3,000 |
Manufacturing
Products are hand-crafted in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Manufacturing is in-house by the small boutique operation led by the founder.12
Notable Products
- HS50 - 50-watt combo amp with Master, Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb controls, and Half/Full power switch.
- HS50 Head - 50-watt amplifier head with voicing pull switches for Bass Cut, Mid Boost, and Bright.
- HS25 - Compact 25-watt tube amplifier head for lower volume applications.
Reputation
Homestead Amps is regarded by guitar enthusiasts as a producer of reliable boutique tube amps with polished tone, stemming from the founder's Diaz Amplifiers experience. Professionals value its stage-worthy build quality. Limited production scale contributes to its niche appeal among high-end amp users.1234