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~ 3 Monkeys Amps ~
3 Monkeys was started in 2008 by three founding members...Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Greg Howard (Brad's long time tech), and Ossie Ahsen (Blockhead Amps).
"Our desire at 3 Monkeys is to produce an original design with an original sound that has its roots in classic rock, no Dumble, Wreck, Fender, or Marshall clone here. The amp we have developed is a 30 watt four 6V6 head with a unique six position voicing switch (which changes both gain structure and resonant peaks) and a great sounding reverb (not too wet). The design is unlike anything in current or past production and has the ability to go from jazzy cleans, to Humble Pie, to Angus Young, and a few other places (Aerosmith of course), all with the adjustment of the voicing switch. The amp has been fully tested and evaluated by a large number of pro players since 2007 and we have taken many cues from them in the refinement process. We feel that the amplifier in its current form is one of the best sounding heads out there, and best of all it will be available at an affordable price. The amp is completely hand built here in Raleigh, NC." - The 3 Monkeys
That was the original blurb from a few years ago. From there, 3 Monkeys has developed a full line of amps based on the original concepts outlined above. Since the initial launch of The Orangutan in late 2008, the 3 Monkeys have worked on not only producing amps on a daily basis, but prototyping new circuits and updating their existing amp designs.
About the 3 Monkeys:
Greg Howard: Touring guitar tech for the last 12 years. Has worked with such artists as Aerosmith, Green Day. Linkin Park, Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes, Daryl Hall & John Oates, The Verve Pipe, Cry of Love and many others. On the road experience in gear selection, setup and onstage troubleshooting of guitar rigs. Responsible for the daily restrining, tuning, intonation and maintenance of touring guitars. Greg is a self-professed gearhead and tone seeker.
Ossie Ahsen: Experienced amp tech, designer and builder for over 15 years. Has designed and built amps under the Blockhead brand name for bands such as Goo Goo Dolls, Blind Melon, Aerosmith, Green Day, etc. Oz is an avid golfer and seeker of the Les Paul grail.
Brad Whitford: Guitarist for Aerosmith since 1971. A rock icon according to MTV and an inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The guy whose albums you listened to in your formative years, or whose face adorned posters on your wall when you were a teenager. Brad is a racing fan and driver, gearhead and a rabid music fan.
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