Brian Gerhard founded Top Hat amplifiers in 1994. They produced all-tube, hand-built, point-to-point wired chassis guitar amps. Top Hat was located in Anaheim, CA from 1994 to 2004, and in 2005, they relocated to North Carolina. Most Top Hat amps are available in different color coverings and grille cloths. For more information, visit Top Hat's website or contact them directly.
Amplifiers currently produced in North Carolina since 2010. Previously produced in Anaheim, CA between 1994 and 2004 and in Fuquay-Varina, NC between 2005 and 2009.

TOP HAT Guitar Amplifiers Models

TOP HAT SUPREME 16 Image

TOP HAT SUPREME 16

- 16W, head-unit only, all tube Class A aluminum chassis, two channels, front black control panel, four inputs, six cream knobs, bright/fat switch, power switch, standby switch, various color coverings, current mfg.

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TOP HAT SC-112

- 1-12 in. speaker (Celestions are standard, others are optional), available in a variety of colors, current mfg.

TOP HAT PORTLY CADET (MODEL TC-PC) Image

TOP HAT PORTLY CADET (MODEL TC-PC)

- 5W, 1-8 in. speaker, guitar combo, three-tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, power: 1 X 6V6, rectifier: 5Y3, single channel, top control panel, single volume knob, boost and bright switches, various color covering, gray or brown grille, 15 i...

TOP HAT CLUB BAJO 115 COMBO (MODEL TC-B115) Image

TOP HAT CLUB BAJO 115 COMBO (MODEL TC-B115)

- 40W, 1-15 in. speaker, bass combo, all tube Class A chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AY7, 1 X 12AX7, 1 X 12AU7, power: 2 X 6L6, one channel, top black control panel, two inputs, six white chicken head knobs, various color covering, disc. 2002.

TOP HAT PRINCE ROYALE (MODEL TC-PR) Image

TOP HAT PRINCE ROYALE (MODEL TC-PR)

- 5W, 1-8 in. speaker, guitar combo, three-tube chassis, preamp: 1 X EF86, power: 1 X EL84, rectifier: 5Y3, single channel, top control panel, single volume knob, boost and bright switches, various color covering, gray or brown grille, 15 i...

TOP HAT VANDERBILT 33 Image

TOP HAT VANDERBILT 33

- 33W, head-unit only, all tube Class A aluminum chassis, two channels, front black control panel, four inputs, six cream knobs, bright/fat switch, power switch, standby switch, various color coverings, current mfg.

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TOP HAT SC-212

- 2-12 in. speakers (Celestions are standard, others are optional), closed or open back cabinet, available in a variety of colors, current mfg.

TOP HAT CLUB SUPER 33 112 COMBO Image

TOP HAT CLUB SUPER 33 112 COMBO

- 33W, 1-12 in. Celestion Heritage G12H30 speaker, combo amp, all tube Class A chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 2 X EL34, one channel with boost, top control panel, six knobs, various color coverings, current mfg.

TOP HAT Club Super 33 212 Combo Image

TOP HAT Club Super 33 212 Combo

- 33W, 2-12 in. Celestion Heritage G12H30 speaker, combo amp, all tube Class A chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, 1 X EF86, power: 2 X EL34, one channel with boost, top control panel, six knobs, various color coverings, current mfg.

TOP HAT KING ROYALE HEAD (MODEL TH-K35) Image

TOP HAT KING ROYALE HEAD (MODEL TH-K35)

- 35W, head-unit only, all tube Class A chassis, power tubes: 4 X EL84, GZ34, 5AR4 rectifier, two channels, front black control panel, four inputs (two per channel), eight white chicken head knobs, various color covering, current mfg.