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Every Orator guitar, bass, harp amplifier is meticulously handcrafted from the ground up. I build around vintage transformers whenever possible—the true heart of any great amp. While rooted in classic circuit topology from the golden age of tube amplification, these aren't simple recreations. Each design draws from the finest mid-20th century techniques, then evolves them for today's demanding stages and studios. The result? Unique circuits with distinctive voices and playing dynamics you won't find anywhere else.
If you can envision it, I can build it. Whether you're seeking a completely custom amplifier tailored to your signature sound or a thoughtful conversion of vintage tube gear, I'm here to transform your vision into reality. Let's collaborate to create something extraordinary—an amplifier that captures timeless tone while exceeding modern performance demands.
At Orator Amplification, we don't just build guitar amps—we resurrect legends and reimagine their future.
Each Orator amplifier begins with the irreplaceable foundation of genuine 1950s transformers, the beating heart of the golden era's most coveted small combos. These vintage cores don't just provide tone; they deliver the organic warmth and musical compression that modern reproductions simply cannot match.
From our hand-finished cabinets adorned with bold, distinctive designs to our carefully curated speaker selections, every element serves both form and function. We chase warmth without sacrificing clarity, dynamics without losing focus. The result? Amplifiers that respond to your touch like a conversation between musician and machine.
Our thoughtfully engineered circuits honor classic designs while pushing boundaries that the original masters could only dream of. Expressive tonal flexibility meets rock-solid reliability. Vintage aesthetics merge with contemporary refinement. These aren't museum pieces—they're working instruments built for the stage, studio, and wherever your music takes you.
Every Orator amplifier transforms the utilitarian into the extraordinary. These boutique creations don't just amplify your guitar—they amplify your vision, your voice, your art. Because when craftsmanship meets passion, functional tools become something far more powerful: extensions of your creative soul.
The Rocketeer is the first fuzz circuit to bear the Orator name, and it's a statement piece that perfectly captures the brand's philosophy of dragging vintage soul kicking and screaming into the modern era. Built around a platform of under-the-radar NOS silicon transistors and featuring a mess load of controls that unlock an insanely wide range of tones through playing dynamics and creative knob tweaking, the Rocketeer represents meticulous build quality meeting one-of-a-kind engineering. This pedal combines choice vintage components with high-end modern parts to create something that goes far beyond typical fuzz territory.
I'm Winfield, and I'm the sole craftsman behind Orator Amplification here in Fort Collins, Colorado. While I started out specializing in guitar amplifier repair and restoration, nothing fires me up more than designing custom amps that embody my spirit and inspire guitarists to find their voice. I combine classic tone with modern reliability Colorado Custom Amps in every build, dragging vintage soul kicking and screaming into the modern era through meticulous craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind engineering. From bold creations like the Combo 2 to groundbreaking pedals like the Rocketeer Fuzz, every project that comes through my shop represents my obsession with tone that goes beyond the ordinary. This is where my passion meets precision, one custom amp at a time.