StewMac Introduces Valve Factory 18 Amp Kit

StewMac has released the Valve Factory 18 Amp Kit, an original design inspired by the classic circuits of Fender, Supro, and even Electro-Harmonix. Compact yet powerful, the 18-watt DIY amp delivers the same warm, expressive dynamics that shaped the sound of legends like Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Joe Bonamassa, Pete Townshend, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.The Valve Factory 18 includes a key feature: interchangeable preamp tubes, allowing you to quickly and easily dial in your tone. This innovative approach sets it apart from its historic forebearers. The VF18’s open design gives easy access to the tubes right on top of the amplifier. In just seconds, a player can change tubes and shape the nuances of their tone with a few simple swaps.
Long before electric guitars hit the stage, tubes shaped the sound of music with their characteristic warmth, natural compression, and harmonic richness. The Valve Factory 18 brings that same legendary tone into a build-it-yourself format, giving players authentic hand-wired tube sound at a fraction of the cost of boutique hand-wired tube amps.
The kit includes all the components needed to assemble a fully functional tube amp, along with carefully designed instructions that prioritize safety and learning. Perfect for studio settings, this amp offers rich tones and plenty of punch. Whether you’re a tone-chasing recording engineer, a gigging musician, or a DIYer who wants the pride of building your own gear, the Valve Factory 18 finally puts you in control of your tone.
“Before I started building, I thought building an amp would be incredibly difficult – and it used to be. However, our instructions open the world of amp building to a whole new group of people and make it really accessible. I think of our kits like Lego sets for people who love gear. The result isn’t just an amp. It’s an incredible feeling of accomplishment when you’ve built a serious project like this with your own hands,” said StewMac spokesperson Ally Campbell.Key features:DIY hand-wired tube amp kit with step-by-step instructionsCompact, powerful 18-watt AmpAuthentic, customizable tube tone with vintage-inspired designHigh-Quality Components – everything you need is right here
StewMac’s Valve Factory 18 is available for a street price of $599 exclusively at stewmac.com.