Trace Allen Davis first went into business in the mid 1990s with a small shop in Ithaca, New York, repairing and modifying production guitar amps with his own custom circuits. In time, his high-gain circuit mods became in such high demand by guitar players that production line amplifiers based on these custom circuits were released.
Voodoo Amps are hand-wired, point-to-point circuits. As such, their amps are often cited among those brands of high-end guitar amplifiers termed "boutique" amplifiers. The company backs their commitment to outstanding tone with rock-solid customer service.
Voodoo Amps currently produces a number of amplifiers which are a mix of modern- and vintage-inspired designs. Most models are known for their variation on Voodoo's high-gain circuits.
V-Series
Voodoo's first entry into their "V-Series" was their V-Plex model. This amp was designed after the best sounding 1968 Marshall "Plexi" guitar amplifier that had come through their shop for repair. Voodoo purchased the amp from its original owner, then reverse engineered the amp down to exact specs. The Voodoo V-Plex model is the result of those efforts. The amp has been very positively reviewed in major guitar magazines, and is available in 50wt and 100wt head configurations, as well as a 25wt or 50wt 1x12 Combo.
The second entry into the V-Series was the V-Reck model. The Voodoo V-Reck is a custom circuit amp that aims to capture the essence and vibe of the original Trainwreck amplifiers, which were created by Ken Fisher in Colonia, New Jersey. The V-Reck captures the essence of the original amps by allowing guitarists to go from shimmering clean tones to raging distortion — simply by manipulating the guitar's volume knob. The V-Reck is available as a 50wt head or as a 50wt 1x12 Combo.
The third entry in this series was the V-Rock model. The Voodoo V-Rock is a 100wt amplifier whose inspiration came from the original high-gain modification circuit designed by Jose Arredondo. The V-Rock faithfully replicate the guitar tones of the top players of the 1980s, including John Sykes, George Lynch and Eddie Van Halen. The V-Rock is currently offered as a 100wt head, although a 50wt combo model may soon follow.
Hex series
Based upon one of Voodoo's original circuits, the Hex is a highly versatile 4-stage gain preamp with tremendous articulation, clarity and definition, even under the most extreme gain settings. It is a dual-channel design, which allows users to set up a clean/dirty arrangement, or two flavors of a distorted tone (rhythm/lead). The Hex is available in 50wt and 100wt head configurations.
Baron Samedi series
With the Baron Samedi, Voodoo Amps proudly presents the ultimate high gain dual channel amp. A 5-stage preamp offers a wide variety of available tones. An extensive equalisation circuit across two channels further enhances the flexibility of this amp. The Witchdoctor is available in 50wt and 100wt head configurations, as well as a 10wt 1x12 combo.
CP-100 series
Next on the horizon is a 2nd model amp featuring a 5-stage preamp. The CP-100 is 100wt head currently offered as a "rebuild" option on select production amplifier chassis, including the Marshall JCM 800 2205/2210 models, as well as the older Laney AOR Pro-Tube models with the wide chassis. Voodoo Amps plans to have an official 2-channel production version of this amp available in late 2008/early 2009.
References
External links
Official website
Guitar Player Magazine reviews the Voodoo V-Plex
Guitar World Magazine reviews the Voodoo V-Plex
Vintage Guitar Magazine reviews the Voodoo V-Plex
Voodoo Amps Review at Harmony Central
March 15, 2023
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This article does not cite any sources Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Voodoo Amplification news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message Voodoo Amplification is a Lansing New York company which designs and modifies guitar amplifiers Voodoo AmplificationTypePublic limited companyIndustryAmplificationMusical instrument manufacturingFounded1992 31 years ago 1992 FounderTrace Allen DavisHeadquartersLansing New York USAArea servedUnited Kingdom Canada Australia Europe Asia United StatesOwnerVoodoo Amplification plcWebsiteSite Contents 1 History 2 Current Models 2 1 V Series 2 2 Hex series 2 3 Baron Samedi series 2 4 CP 100 series 3 References 4 External linksHistory EditTrace Allen Davis first went into business in the mid 1990s with a small shop in Ithaca New York repairing and modifying production guitar amps with his own custom circuits In time his high gain circuit mods became in such high demand by guitar players that production line amplifiers based on these custom circuits were released Voodoo Amps are hand wired point to point circuits As such their amps are often cited among those brands of high end guitar amplifiers termed boutique amplifiers The company backs their commitment to outstanding tone with rock solid customer service Noted users of Voodoo s production amps and circuit mods are according to the manufacturer include Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen of Def Leppard Doug Aldrich of Whitesnake Michael Wilton of Queensryche Kip Winger Jack Frost Richard Fortus of Guns N Roses Buz McGrath and Ken Susi of Unearth and famed producer Michael Wagener Current Models EditVoodoo Amps currently produces a number of amplifiers which are a mix of modern and vintage inspired designs Most models are known for their variation on Voodoo s high gain circuits V Series Edit Voodoo s first entry into their V Series was their V Plex model This amp was designed after the best sounding 1968 Marshall Plexi guitar amplifier that had come through their shop for repair Voodoo purchased the amp from its original owner then reverse engineered the amp down to exact specs The Voodoo V Plex model is the result of those efforts The amp has been very positively reviewed in major guitar magazines and is available in 50wt and 100wt head configurations as well as a 25wt or 50wt 1x12 Combo The second entry into the V Series was the V Reck model The Voodoo V Reck is a custom circuit amp that aims to capture the essence and vibe of the original Trainwreck amplifiers which were created by Ken Fisher in Colonia New Jersey The V Reck captures the essence of the original amps by allowing guitarists to go from shimmering clean tones to raging distortion simply by manipulating the guitar s volume knob The V Reck is available as a 50wt head or as a 50wt 1x12 Combo The third entry in this series was the V Rock model The Voodoo V Rock is a 100wt amplifier whose inspiration came from the original high gain modification circuit designed by Jose Arredondo The V Rock faithfully replicate the guitar tones of the top players of the 1980s including John Sykes George Lynch and Eddie Van Halen The V Rock is currently offered as a 100wt head although a 50wt combo model may soon follow Hex series Edit Based upon one of Voodoo s original circuits the Hex is a highly versatile 4 stage gain preamp with tremendous articulation clarity and definition even under the most extreme gain settings It is a dual channel design which allows users to set up a clean dirty arrangement or two flavors of a distorted tone rhythm lead The Hex is available in 50wt and 100wt head configurations Baron Samedi series Edit With the Baron Samedi Voodoo Amps proudly presents the ultimate high gain dual channel amp A 5 stage preamp offers a wide variety of available tones An extensive equalisation circuit across two channels further enhances the flexibility of this amp The Witchdoctor is available in 50wt and 100wt head configurations as well as a 10wt 1x12 combo CP 100 series Edit Next on the horizon is a 2nd model amp featuring a 5 stage preamp The CP 100 is 100wt head currently offered as a rebuild option on select production amplifier chassis including the Marshall JCM 800 2205 2210 models as well as the older Laney AOR Pro Tube models with the wide chassis Voodoo Amps plans to have an official 2 channel production version of this amp available in late 2008 early 2009 References EditExternal links EditOfficial website Guitar Player Magazine reviews the Voodoo V Plex Guitar World Magazine reviews the Voodoo V Plex Vintage Guitar Magazine reviews the Voodoo V Plex Voodoo Amps Review at Harmony Central Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Voodoo Amplification amp oldid 1103008379, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
