A new business specialising in handmade guitar amplifiers has now set up shop just a stone’s throw from York. Founded by Drew Colson, Colson of York builds all of its amps individually in-house, using locally sourced hardwoods.
Each lovingly crafted amp can involve more than 30 hours of hands-on work, from cutting, sanding, setting and soldering to finishing, testing and refining. Speaking on the motivation for establishing his new business, Drew said: “I’ve spent years chasing that feeling you get when an amplifier really responds. As a player, I wanted something that worked naturally with pedals, felt alive under my fingers and had a real presence in the room. Colson of York brings together guitars, analogue sound, natural materials, science, design and precision, all things that I’m interested in.”
Visit www.colsonofyork.co.uk to browse the amps on offer, make a purchase, or find out more about Colson of York.
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