Fortin

Also known as: Fortin Amplification, Fortin Amps

Fortin Amplification is a boutique guitar amplifier and effects pedal company founded by Mike Fortin, an electronic engineering graduate who built a reputation designing high-gain amplifiers. Before launching his own brand, Fortin designed amps for Randall Amplifiers, including models for Kirk Hammett of Metallica and the Thrasher series. Fortin gear is engineered and built in the USA.

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30 Products · Used by 59 Artists

Fortin Zuul Noise Gate Noise Gate Effects Pedals

$215.00

1 available store

5.0 (11)

^# 9

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18 artists using

Fortin 33 Fredrik Thordendal Signature Boost Pedal Boost Effects Pedals

$233.33 - $274.00

2 available stores

5.0 (6)

^# 20

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11 artists using

Fortin Mini Zuul Noise Gate Effects Pedals

$199.99 - $225.00

2 available stores

5.0 (3)

^# 19

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3 artists using

Fortin Grind Boost Effects Pedals

5.0 (4)

^# 61

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6 artists using

Fortin Zuul+ Noise Gate Noise Gate Effects Pedals

$225.00 - $243.00

2 available stores

5.0 (1)

^# 24

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8 artists using

Fortin Zuul+ Blackout Noise Gate Effects Pedals

$252.00

1 available store

5.0 (2)

^# 28

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5 artists using

Fortin Fuzz ))) Fuzz Effects Pedals

$80.00

1 available store

4.5 (2)

1 artist using

Fortin Hexdrive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$160.00

1 available store

4.0 (1)

2 artists using

Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Signature Boost Boost Effects Pedals

$233.33

1 available store

Fortin Roach Buffer Pedals

$119.99 - $128.00

2 available stores

^# 16

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3 artists using

Fortin Amplification Blade Whitechapel Signature Boost Boost Effects Pedals

$198.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Fortin Sigil Guitar Amplifier Heads

3.0 (4)

1 artist using

Fortin Amplification Natas Distortion Distortion Effects Pedals

$299.99 - $331.00

3 available stores

Fortin Nameless Suite by Neural DSP Amp Simulator Plugins

5.0 (4)

12 artists using

Fortin NTS Suite by Neural DSP Amp Simulator Plugins

5.0 (3)

10 artists using

Fortin Mini Grind Boost Effects Pedals

$204.00

1 available store

Fortin Amplification Tempest Overdrive Effects Pedals

$246.74

1 available store

3 artists using

Fortin Amps Meshuggah Signature PreAmp / Distortion Distortion Effects Pedals

$349.00

1 available store

Fortin Kali Pre-Amp / Distortion Pedal Guitar Preamp Pedals

^# 93

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Fortin Amplification Fourteen Dual Boost - Overdrive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$249.00

1 available store

Fortin Preamp Guitar Preamps

1 artist using

Fortin Meshuggah Signature 50W Amplifier Guitar Amplifier Heads

5.0 (1)

4 artists using

Fortin Cali 50-W Head Guitar Amplifier Heads

2 artists using

FORTIN - NATAS Dual Channel Tube Amp Guitar Amplifier Heads

5.0 (1)

1 artist using

Fortin 4x12 Guitar Cab Guitar Amplifier Cabinets

1 artist using

Fortin Evil Pumpkin 100W Guitar Amplifier Heads

Fortin Amplification Mini 33 Fredrik Thordendal Signature Boost Boost Effects Pedals

$199.33 - $199.99

2 available stores

Fortin Amps Custom Preamp Pedal Guitar Preamp Pedals

2 artists using

Fortin MEATHEAD Guitar Amplifier Heads

Fortin Amplification Spliff Switch Effects Pedals

The company is best known for the ZUUL noise gate pedal, which has become an industry standard for noise gate technology among heavy and high-gain guitarists. Other notable products include the Meshuggah signature amplifier and preamp pedal (developed in collaboration with the Swedish metal band), the 33 signature boost pedal designed with Meshuggah guitarist Fredrik Thordendal, the NATAS and Blade pedals, and the Cali, Evil Pumpkin, and Sigil amplifier heads. Fortin also offers digital recreations of their products through collaborations with Neural DSP, Two Notes Audio Engineering, and Synergy Amps.

Fortin's roster of artists spans the heavy music world, with Meshuggah and Fredrik Thordendal being the brand's most prominent endorsees, along with Whitechapel, who have a signature Blade pedal. The brand occupies a distinct niche in the high-gain and metal amplification space, with a focus on tight, articulate tone and precise signal control.

Fortin has 30 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Boost Effects Pedals, Guitar Amplifier Heads, and Noise Gate Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 59 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Jazz. Notable users include Ola Englund, Wes Hauch, and Mike Wead. Most Fortin products sit firmly in the high-end, boutique range.