The amplifiers
Individual creations with distinctive voices
Every Colson of York amplifier is individually designed and built, combining carefully selected hardwoods with analogue amplification and a distinctive approach to cabinet design.
Some belong to collections inspired by Yorkshire’s landscape and literary heritage. Others mark new directions in sound and circuitry. Each has its own identity, purpose and story.
Some belong to collections inspired by Yorkshire’s landscape and literary heritage. Others mark new directions in sound and circuitry. Each has its own identity, purpose and story.
01 / THE THREE SISTERS OF AINSTY
The Three Sisters of Ainsty
Inspired by the Brontë family of Yorkshire, Maria, Charlotte and Emily share a common origin, yet each has its own character, materials and musical voice.
TWO SOLD | ONE REMAINING
MARIA
C05-002
CHARLOTTE
C05-003
EMILY
C05-004
02 / THE VEILS OF YORK
The Veils of York
An evolving series inspired by Yorkshire’s changing light, beginning with Clear Evening Sky.
Crafted from English sweet chestnut and Yorkshire sycamore, this amplifier combines Vox Nutube analogue technology with a Celestion Greenback speaker, delivering a clear, expressive voice.
Further creations are planned for the collection.
Crafted from English sweet chestnut and Yorkshire sycamore, this amplifier combines Vox Nutube analogue technology with a Celestion Greenback speaker, delivering a clear, expressive voice.
Further creations are planned for the collection.
ONE COMPLETED | MORE PLANNED
CLEAR EVENING SKY
C07-005
03 / THE TUXEDO TWINS
THE TUXEDO TWINS
C12-006 & C12-007
The Tuxedo Twins
The Tuxedo Twins mark a new chapter for Colson of York. These two forthcoming amplifiers will feature original analogue preamp circuitry developed from first principles by Drew Colson, bringing a new level of individuality to the sound as well as the design.
Their name comes from a natural fissure that emerged as the English sweet chestnut timber dried. Distinctive bow-tie inlays, crafted from sapele, will stabilise the wood while becoming a defining feature of the cabinets.
The bow ties inspired the tuxedos, and the Twins were born.
Their name comes from a natural fissure that emerged as the English sweet chestnut timber dried. Distinctive bow-tie inlays, crafted from sapele, will stabilise the wood while becoming a defining feature of the cabinets.
The bow ties inspired the tuxedos, and the Twins were born.
IN DEVELOPMENT | BUILDS 006 & 007
04 / LET’S TALK AMPLIFIERS
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