Budda Amplification is an American company that designs and manufactures electric guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. Founded by chief designer Jeff Bober and Scot Sier [1] in 1995, the company debuted its first amplifier, the 18-watt Class A/B Twinmaster Ten, at the NAMM show the following year, receiving orders for 65 units despite not having the facilities to make them. [2] The Twinmaster's success led to broader interest in low-wattage "boutique" amplifiers [3] and the success of the company. [2] Budda has since released the Superdrive line in a variety of higher wattage models, the discontinued Dual Stage, Stringmaster, and an updated 10th anniversary reissue of the Twinmaster Ten. [2] Their pedals include the BudWah wah wah pedal and the Zenman and Phatman distortion pedals.[ citation needed]
The Budda brand is now owned and manufactured by Peavey Electronics.[ citation needed]
References
- ^ Lucas, Anthony. "Behind Budda". Premier Guitar Magazine. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ a b c Feser, Phil. "Budda 10th Ann. Limited Edition Twinmaster". Vintage Guitar Magazine. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ "Budda Twinmaster 18w 1x12" Combo Amp". Premier Guitar Magazine. Retrieved 20 February 2012.