Theo Argiriadis is currently developing a range of boutique guitar & bass amps. Hand built amps built for reliability, versatility, and great sound. "These manufacturers are trying to build these things like toasters, someone designs it here, emails it there, it gets built in China or in some other part of the world, and there is no connection between the people involved...." www.bluesinlondon.com
Frustrated by the poor design and build of most modern amps he has decided to build his own.... coming soon is the AAE 18-1 SUPER REVERB - a boutique tube guitar amplifier that is innovative and unique. For the discerning guitarist in pursuit of that elusive tone, this could be just what you’ve been looking for.
In a market awash with ‘wannabe’ amps - designs that either emulate, or have evolved from, the well-known amps of the 60’s and 70’s – the AAE 18-1 SUPER REVERB offers something completely new by going back to basics – but in a way that is far from basic! ..... read more...
AAE STUDIO
OUTBOARD
Theo builds valve-outboard modular systems, including the AAE distortion box and spring reverb amplifier units. These designs - made using real analogue electronics and real valves - are in a totally different league to software plug-in emulations of valve saturation and distortion...hear sound samples.
MuseumofTechno's Dave Pape has made a short film, shot at Theo's workshop, where Theo talks about valves and demonstrates the sounds of his audio processors. View the full size version here.
GUITAR AMP RESTORATION
Theo is a specialist in the restoration of vintage amplifiers and the complete rebuilding of amps. Repair and modification to all makes of valve and transistor guitar amplifiers, British or American.
HI-FI
Restoration and modification to vintage valve hi-fi is offered as well as affordable custom design of valve amps, pre-amps, phono and line stages (see hi-fi section).
Theo also specialises in the diagnosis, repair and upgrade of valve and solid state hi-fi from manufacturers such as Quad, Leak, Audio Research, Conrad Johnson, Fisher, Marantz, McIntosh, Radford, Rogers and 1970-80's Silver amps.
CONTACT
Theo's workshop address is Unit 1A First Floor Chocolate Factory II 4 Coburg Road Wood Green N22 6UJ. To discuss your amp or design requirement you can contact him on 0208-829-8927 between 9am - 7pm mon to sat - for all other non-technical enquiries please email. Theo does not sell parts or equipment at all and he does not do guitar repairs. You are welcome to send your amp by courier/post, we recommend using UPS for a safer delivery.