Round speaker enclosures are not new. Many speaker manufacturers realize that cylindrical enclosures will deliver the tone without the frequency lose of square enclosures. The elimination of the right angles of a box is key to presenting more of the tonal range created by the amplifier. Also, we were able to achieve more cubic inches in a smaller footprint than a traditional rectangle amp. Do a google search for "standing waves in guitar amp cabinets:.

Five watt amps have been around for a long time. Once considered practice amps they are now a staple of the recording industry. Whether playing clean or seeking just the right breakup a 5 watt amp will deliver. Professionals and enthusists alike are spending more time in the home studio. It is not practical or convenient to fire up a 100 watt amp when a little powerhouse like Pi Amp can be mic'ed up to fit the bill. Your wife, neighbors and ears will thank you. Five watts is more than enough to play small gigs especially with PiAmp.

We don't know! It seems so obvious to us, but we are sure we will encounter many imitators. Don't be fooled, this amp contains some truly innovative hand wired electronics and high quality components. A copycat will have to go a long way to match our sound. This amp is a throwback to a simpler time but with a few new concepts to deliver what we call "New Retro". We are so confident in our design we have applied for a patent.

Yes, if you compare it to the mass produced off the shelf amps flooding the market right now. No, if you consider the quality craftsmanship, superior circuitry and simplicity and most important the full range of tones this amp can achieve. Heck the speaker in this thing is almost $200.00.

If one is in stock you can order it and get it immediately. If we have to make it for you it could take 4 to 8 weeks. Remember everything about this amp is hand made and thoroughly tested before it leaves Pi Amp.

Just about twenty pounds. You would be surprised how much of the is the Celestion Alnico Gold 10" speaker. It weighs about the same as a Champ but with more cubic inches of air volume.