Germino
Germino
Also known as: Germino Amplification, Germino Amps, Germino Amplifiers
UnclaimedGermino Amplification is a small-batch tube amplifier company founded by Greg Germino in May 2002 and based in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. The company specializes in hand-built, point-to-point wired amplifiers inspired by vintage Marshall plexi circuits, along with tweed-era designs. Germino builds each amp using a mix of new and NOS (new old stock) components, with the stated goal of faithfully...
Germino Amplification is a small-batch tube amplifier company founded by Greg Germino in May 2002 and based in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. The company specializes in hand-built, point-to-point wired amplifiers inspired by vintage Marshall plexi circuits, along with tweed-era designs. Germino builds each amp using a mix of new and NOS (new old stock) components, with the stated goal of faithfully reproducing the tones of classic 1960s and early-1970s British amplifiers.
The lineup includes heads and combos such as the Club 40, Lead 55, Classic 45, Monterey 100, and Fillmore 100, along with matching speaker cabinets. The amps are generally low-production, dealer-distributed instruments aimed at players seeking plexi-style tone without sourcing an original vintage unit. Greg Germino's background includes electronics training and prior work as a tube amp technician, and he remains the sole designer and builder behind the brand.
Germino amps have been used by a range of touring guitarists, including Audley Freed, Jimmy Herring, Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Coy Bowles of Zac Brown Band, Keith Nelson, Gary Hooker, Earl Slick, and Brad Whitford of Aerosmith. The brand has a modest but devoted following in boutique amp circles and is frequently discussed on forums such as The Gear Page alongside other high-end plexi-style builders.
Germino has 4 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Guitar Amplifier Heads and Guitar Amplifier Cabinets. Their gear is featured by 5 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Folk, World, & Country, and Electronic. Notable users include Charlie Starr, Paul Gilbert, and Jimmy Herring.
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