PA Amps During the last 15 years or so, I have spent a great deal of time restoring and modifying vintage PA amps for use with guitar and harmonica. Rather than being just a cheaper alternative to classic tweed-era Fenders, they have evolved into amps that hold their own against any traditional guitar or harp amp and offer unique combinations of looks and sound. I am lucky to have a steady stream of great players that have contributed essential skill, knowledge, and experience to these projects. For instance, when I began building Masco amps especially for harp players, my first customer was Rick Estrin, of Little Charlie and the Nightcats. It was a tremendous advantage to have one of the finest harp players on the planet help with the designs and circuits that I use today on my harp amps. Needless to say, when Rick said, “It doesn’t get any better than this,” I knew I was on the right track. I realize that plenty of people are “re-capping” and trying to use old PA amps these days, in hopes of having a cheap tube amp. That’s not what my amps are, and don’t expect an old PA amp that you picked up on eBay to deliver the goods. I build amps for serious musicians, and the input that I have received from great players, the experience I have gained from building and modifying hundreds of old PA amps, and my well-known obsession with detail and craftsmanship put my work in a different class. Prices for fully restored and modified amps run $500 - $1,000. For restoring and modifying your vintage PA Amp, contact Skip.