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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.
After a full year of designing, testing, and building, the first completely custom Orator Amplifier has come to life. The goal was ambitious: create a decidedly vintage-sounding amp with tremendous flexibility in tone and gain shaping while retaining the dynamic pick response, warm compression, and vibey goodness that makes the best old amps legendary. This amp delivers on that promise, going from lovely cleans with just enough edge to full-on fuzzy explosion with the twist of a knob or flick of a pick. With its highly interactive controls and built-in all-tube tremolo, this is vintage soul meets modern versatility.
These Orator combo amps represent a perfect marriage of vintage soul and modern innovation. Built on a foundation of authentic 1950s transformers, these boutique amps create a unique platform that pays homage to the legendary small combos of that golden era while delivering the versatility and reliability today's players demand. What makes these combos special isn't just their vintage DNA—it's how that classic foundation has been reimagined for the modern player, providing warm, musical saturation and dynamic response with thoughtful circuit design that adds the flexibility contemporary musicians need.
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.
A stunning fusion of mid-century elegance and vintage authenticity, this seafoam beauty is built upon a foundation of genuine 1950s transformers that capture the magic of the golden era. Paying reverent homage to the iconic small combos that defined a generation, this boutique masterpiece elevates classic design with modern versatility and enhanced tonal flexibility. The hand-finished cabinet and distinctive geometric speaker grille showcase meticulous craftsmanship, while the carefully selected Warehouse driver delivers the warm, articulate response that made those early combos legendary. This is vintage soul with contemporary refinement—an amplifier that doesn't just honor the classics, but transcends them.
Nearly a year in the making, this crimson showcase piece represents both fearless experimentation and vintage-inspired craftsmanship at its finest. Built as a personal statement—a red-hot calling card for the Orator brand—this beauty features a nitrocellulose-lacquered tweed cabinet, vintage HiFi transformers, and a pair of classic 6V6 power tubes that deliver everything from crystalline cleans to rich, saturated overdrive. With its five interactive controls (Volume, Bass, Treble, Voice, and Hi Cut), built-in all-tube tremolo, and an Eminence Governor 12" speaker, the Combo 2 proves that bold visual artistry and endless, gorgeous tones can coexist beautifully in one unforgettable package.
Where vintage warmth meets contemporary craftsmanship, this striking orange beauty showcases the artistry of boutique amplification at its finest. Built upon the solid foundation of authentic 1950s transformers, this unique combo captures the soul of classic small amps while delivering modern versatility and tonal sophistication. The hand-finished cabinet features a distinctive chevron speaker grille that's as visually captivating as the sounds within, while the premium Patriot Cannabis Rex speaker provides rich, dynamic response across the entire frequency spectrum. Every detail—from the carefully curated control layout to the vintage-inspired aesthetics—reflects a commitment to both timeless design and cutting-edge performance.
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.