Tube Amp Archive

yes, we did design and build the original Matchless iron, and we still do build it! Bob, Transformer Design and Supply

Too funny!

That is a really pretty cab. I wish I could still do woodworking! (Paraplegic).
All the best! Bob, TDS

Hi Mark, I have been around, just staying busy... Thank you for the compliment! We really try to keep our customers happy... and my Dad is a genius when it comes to transformer design... 50 years of experience helps a lot! Bill and I have been building them for 40+ years too, since we were boys, and...

Let me know if you want to put in a set of custom transformers, I can help. Have fun with your build! All the best, Bob, Transformer Design and Supply

No, those are copies of our original designs. I don't know much about West Labs... But Matchless buys from us. Bob, TDS

Thank you Mark! We really try and build the best while keeping them affordable. Thanks for the feedback!!! Bob

Hi Tom! We make them for all kinds of amps, and of course, Matchless as well. We have our own 5E3 Tweed set, an 18W Marshall set, a JTM45, Plexi, etc, etc. All are our own designs and they are an upgrade to the originals. We can also design and build most anything you could think of. We are looking ...

Wow that sounds sweet. I got to spend a while chatting with Brandon at the LA Amp Show earlier this month. During our conversation I mentioned how much talent and work went into building all these boutique amps, he shrugged his shoulders and said "hell, they're just a bunch of wires". We laughed. I ...

Bigger is better. You want a robust power (and output) section. It is true that some amp manufacturers spec trannies that can barely handle the job... it is sad when bean counters call the shots. For a little more money you can have transformers that easily handle the job, sound amazing, and will la...

weird, did you try copying and pasting it? I get email add the time. Please try again. Oh, here you are... i got it Tommy. Bob

Hi Folks. I got tired of trying to convince some folks that my Dad designed the original Matchless transformers, so I asked someone you might have heard of to clear it up. Here is his response. From Rick at Royer Labs: Hi Bob, Of course I remember you! Your deliveries of transformers were like Chris...

Hi folks. My web hosting went kaput and I am waiting for my new, permanent web hosting to come up. In the meantime, if anyone wants the REAL Matchless transformers, send me an email, or do a search on eBay for Matchless transformers. I offer a discount if you mention Amp Garage. You might like my pr...

Hi Folks. I got tired of trying to convince some folks that my Dad designed the original Matchless transformers, so I asked someone you might have heard of to clear it up. Here is his response. From Rick at Royer Labs: Hi Bob, Of course I remember you! Your deliveries of transformers were like Chris...

Hi all. Just wanted to Thank You All for the kind words! Rich, you know one of our secrets... we do indeed make them for Divided by 13. Fred is a really great guy. I usually don't talk about it, but since you mentioned it I will confirm. We also build for a few other builders, you would recognize th...