Vyse Amplification Beatnik - 5w Handwired Valve Combo Electric Guitar Amplifier

Beatnik 5W Valve Amplifier 

The Beatnik 5-watt valve amplifier delivers classic British blues-rock character in a compact, manageable format for home and studio use. Built around a single-ended EL84 output stage, it offers a surprisingly powerful and dynamic response for its rated output.

The Beatnik is renowned for its distinctive tonal behaviour, producing bright, jangly cleans at lower levels and smoothly transitioning into rich, harmonically complex British overdrive as the amplifier is pushed.

A single ECC83 (12AX7) provides all required voltage gain and signal conditioning. With just one volume and one tone control, the circuit remains simple and direct, minimising signal loss and preserving the natural interaction between guitar, valve, and speaker. As the volume is increased, overdrive is generated organically in the output stage rather than through additional gain stages.

A 10” Celestion G10 Greenback is fitted as standard, selected for its strong midrange, controlled low end, and musical breakup, complementing the EL84’s character. Alternative speaker options are available on request.

As with all of our amplifiers, the circuit is fully hand-wired using high-quality, serviceable components. There are no PCBs, ensuring long-term reliability and ease of maintenance.

The amplifier is housed in a dovetailed pine cabinet constructed from reclaimed timber, finished with stain and wax. Natural grain, knots, and variations in the wood are left visible, making each cabinet unique. Stain colour can be specified to suit individual preference.

Specifications

• Output Power: 5W RMS (single-ended)

• Output Valve: 1 × EL84

• Preamp Valve: 1 × ECC83 (12AX7)

• Speaker: 1 × 10” Celestion G10 Greenback (standard)

• Controls: Volume, Tone

• Construction: Hand-wired, point-to-point

• Cabinet: Dovetailed reclaimed pine

Dimensions & Weight

• Weight: 11kg

• Width: 425mm

• Height: 365mm

• Depth: 230mm