3 Monkeys

3 Monkeys

Also known as: 3 Monkeys Amps, Three Monkeys, Three Monkeys Amps, 3 Monkeys Amplification

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3 Monkeys Amps is a boutique tube amplifier company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded by touring guitar tech Greg Howard, amp builder Ossie Ahsen (of Blockhead Amps), and Aerosmith rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford. The first production model, the Orangutan, debuted in 2008 — a 4x6V6 amp notable for its six-position rotary Voice switch that cycles through a range of vintage American and Br...

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3 Monkeys Amps is a boutique tube amplifier company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded by touring guitar tech Greg Howard, amp builder Ossie Ahsen (of Blockhead Amps), and Aerosmith rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford. The first production model, the Orangutan, debuted in 2008 — a 4x6V6 amp notable for its six-position rotary Voice switch that cycles through a range of vintage American and British tones.

The lineup grew to include the Grease Monkey, a four-EL84 British-voiced head with switchable high/low input gain; the Sock Monkey, an 18-watt combo paired with a 12-inch Celestion Greenback; the Hi-Baller, a hybrid design that marries the Orangutan circuit with a 1950s tweed-style aesthetic; and the BW119, a signature amp built to Brad Whitford's live Aerosmith specs. The amps are hand-wired and produced in small batches.

Brad Whitford used 3 Monkeys rigs on Aerosmith tours for years, and the amps have also been associated with players such as Elvis Costello and Tyler Bryant. Reviews in outlets like Premier Guitar and Vintage Guitar have highlighted the amps' dynamic response and touch sensitivity as defining characteristics of the brand's voice.

3 Monkeys has 9 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Guitar Amplifier Heads and Combo Guitar Amplifiers. Their gear is featured by 9 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Folk, World, & Country. Notable users include Brad Whitford, Per Gessle, and Elvis Costello.

Artists Who Use 3 Monkeys

Brad Whitford uses 5 3 Monkeys products

Brad Whitford

Guitarist · Hollywood Vampires

Per Gessle uses 2 3 Monkeys products

Per Gessle

Guitarist · Roxette

Elvis Costello uses 1 3 Monkeys product

Elvis Costello

Singer, Guitarist · Elvis Costello & The Imposters

Jim James uses 1 3 Monkeys product

Jim James

Singer, Guitarist · My Morning Jacket

George Pajon, Jr. uses 1 3 Monkeys product

George Pajon, Jr.

Guitarist, Music Producer · Black Eyed Peas

Carl Broemel uses 1 3 Monkeys product

Carl Broemel

Guitarist · My Morning Jacket

Austin Jenkins uses 1 3 Monkeys product

Austin Jenkins

Guitarist · White Denim

Eddie Martinez uses 1 3 Monkeys product

Eddie Martinez

Guitarist · The Neverland Express

Steven Page uses 1 3 Monkeys product

Steven Page

Guitarist · Barenaked Ladies

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