Steve Carr is the founder of Carr Amplifiers, a boutique tube guitar amp company based in Pittsboro, North Carolina. A guitarist and hi-fi enthusiast, Carr started building amps in 1998 with the idea of applying high-end stereo-grade components to guitar amplification. He sold his first Slant 6V that fall and went full-time into amp building by mid-1999.

The company is known for hand-wired, point-to-point construction and a small, focused lineup that draws on '40s, '50s, and '60s American and British circuit traditions while adding modern touches like built-in attenuators and reactive load controls. Models include the Rambler, Skylark Special, Bel-Ray, Super Bee, Telstar, Mercury V, Sportsman, Impala, and Raleigh, often housed in distinctive two-tone cabinets. Reviews from Guitar Player and JazzTimes have highlighted the build quality and wiring craftsmanship.

Carr amps have been used by a range of well-known guitarists, with the company citing players such as Joe Perry, Billy Gibbons, Keith Richards, John Fogerty, and Ed King among amp owners over the years.

Steve Carr has 4 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Extended Range Guitars, Solid Body Electric Guitars, and Electric Basses. Their gear is featured by 3 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock. Notable users include Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley.