Cornford

Cornford

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Also known as: Cornford Amplification, Cornford Amps

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Cornford Amplification is an English boutique guitar amplifier maker founded by Paul Cornford, with Martin Kidd contributing to the design of its amp range. Based in Kent, England, the company built hand-wired, point-to-point tube amplifiers and matching speaker cabinets one at a time, with no machine assembly. Production ran from 1997 until 2013.

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Cornford Amplification is an English boutique guitar amplifier maker founded by Paul Cornford, with Martin Kidd contributing to the design of its amp range. Based in Kent, England, the company built hand-wired, point-to-point tube amplifiers and matching speaker cabinets one at a time, with no machine assembly. Production ran from 1997 until 2013.

The catalog centered on all-valve designs aimed at players seeking classic British tones with modern gain options. Known models include the Harlequin (launched in 1999), the Hurricane (an EL84-driven head that earned an Editor's Pick Award from Guitar Player), the Roadhouse, the Carrera, the MK50 II, and the Hellcat, along with signature and custom cabinets. The amps developed a reputation among touring guitarists and studio players for their build quality, responsiveness, and high-headroom clean channels paired with saturated lead voicings.

Notable players associated with the brand include Dave Kilminster, Dweezil Zappa, and Richie Kotzen. Although new production has ceased, Cornford amps remain sought-after on the used and boutique market.

Cornford has 10 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Guitar Amplifier Heads, Combo Guitar Amplifiers, and Guitar Amplifier Cabinets. Their gear is featured by 14 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Jazz, and Metal. Notable users include Richie Kotzen, Greg Howe, and Ace.

Artists Who Use Cornford

Richie Kotzen uses 3 Cornford products

Richie Kotzen

Singer, Guitarist · Poison

Greg Howe uses 2 Cornford products

Greg Howe

Guitarist · Richie Kotzen & Greg Howe

Ace uses 2 Cornford products

Ace

Guitarist · Skunk Anansie

Dave Kilminster uses 2 Cornford products

Dave Kilminster

Guitarist · Bryan Adams & Roger Waters

Yuji Adachi (You) uses 2 Cornford products

Yuji Adachi (You)

Guitarist, Composer · DEAD END

Guthrie Govan uses 1 Cornford product

Guthrie Govan

Guitarist, Composer · Asia

Mark Tremonti uses 1 Cornford product

Mark Tremonti

Singer, Guitarist · Alter Bridge

John Fogerty uses 1 Cornford product

John Fogerty

Guitarist, Singer · Creedence Clearwater Revival

Porl Thompson uses 1 Cornford product

Porl Thompson

Guitarist · The Cure

Richard Fortus uses 1 Cornford product

Richard Fortus

Guitarist · Guns N' Roses

Brian Tatler uses 1 Cornford product

Brian Tatler

Guitarist · Saxon

Eric Steckel uses 1 Cornford product

Eric Steckel

Guitarist

Feodor Dosumov uses 1 Cornford product

Feodor Dosumov

Guitarist, Composer

Troy Grady uses 1 Cornford product

Troy Grady

Guitarist

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