Each amplifier model in the Fat Dog line up has its own personality and individual design features, but they all share a few points in common:

Simplicity 
Lots of knobs on the control panel don't make you sound like Little Walter. How about two knobs - tone and volume. What you see is what you get. Plug it in, turn it on, and turn it up.

Good Value 
Guess what, two hundred dollar transformers and fancy-pants speakers won't make you sound like Little Walter either. You could spend two or three times as much on another amplifier, but it won't buy you better tone. The proof is in the playing.

Steel Chassis 
Not to get too technical, but there are good electrical reasons for using steel.  Not only that, but it looks good and it's durable.

8 Foot Power Cord 
But of course!

Standard XLR Input 
Why didn't somebody think of this a long time ago?  Fat Dog amps have a separate low impedance XLR input right on the control panel so you can plug your RE-10 or SM57 directly into the amp.  The XLR input uses a signal transformer with poor high frequency response.  The reason it was designed this way was to tame the squeal that these microphones are sometimes known for.  The result is a very cool, full-bodied sound.  If you would rather hear your microphone's full range, plug it into the 1/4" jack with a high quality inline transformer.

Point to Point Wiring 
Fat Dogs are wired the way it was done in the olden days. 

All Original Circuits  
The 2A and 4A are revolutionary in their design, and although the Classic 40 is more "classic", it features an original circuit that's not just a reworked Bassman. Fat Dog amps are not modified guitar amplifiers. They were all designed from scratch as harmonica amps.  We don't do Fender clones here. 

Original Styling and Cabinet Finish 
You wouldn't want your Fat Dog to be a victim of mistaken identity, so we left the tweed to Fender and chose more a practical, durable finish that looks great. Optional colors are available within reason. Just call and ask. Fat Dog cabinets are made of strong, light baltic birch.  

Freedom Of Speaker Choice
I'm not going to tell you what your favorite speaker should be.  Ask me for my opinion, choose them yourself, or use your own.  If you like the sound, I'm happy.

If you would like to know more about what goes into a Fat Dog amplifier, drop me a line.

Need more info?   Contact Robert Reynolds:  rob@fatdogamps.com