Pacific Transformer, a leading manufacturer of magnetic components, announces it has partnered with George Alessandro to launch the brand’s first product line of classic vacuum tube, guitar amp transformers for the most discerning, tone-seeking musician and builders.
Through this strategic partnership, Pacific Transformer and George Alessandro will provide power transformers, output transformers, chokes, and reverb drivers with a build and tonal quality second to none. The product line known as Pacific Audio Magnetics will be manufactured by hand in California using vintage-spec materials and will be offered in three distinct lines. The vintage replica line will be comprised of sonic and electrical performance reproductions of vintage magnetics from legendary amplifiers of the 1950s and 60s. The evolution series will expand on the vintage replica line but offer additional features such as support for international power, multi-volt taps, and improved materials to elevate sonics but will remain as close to the original specifications as possible. The signature series are clean-sheet designs with one mission: to make the best sounding magnetic component possible without the limitations of following an existing model’s template. Each signature-line product will push the limits using unique winding and manufacturing techniques often only seen in high-end studio and audiophile equipment.
The initial product offering will cover all of the major classic amplifiers from America and England and will offer upgrades for modern classics.
“Over the years, we have had the opportunity to help design and manufacture thousands of transformers for legendary amp designers,” said Justin Richardson, CFO of Pacific Transformer. “Many of our designs have made their way into amps that have won multiple awards and are now highly collectible. We have been referred to as the industry’s secret sauce by many of our customers but have only served OEMs up until now. With George, we felt between our capabilities and his unparalleled knowledge of amplifier circuitry and ear, have the opportunity to bring a truly unique direct-to-consumer line that will provide musicians a more inspiring tonal pallet to craft their music from.”
“Having been referred to Pacific over 20 years ago by Ken Fischer of Trainwreck, I have relied on Pacific Transformer to build the iron that serves as the foundation and heart of the guitar amps I have built for our professional artists worldwide,” said, George Alessandro, Owner and Principal Designer of Alessandro High-End Products. “This is an opportunity to remanufacture the iron our industry desperately needs for vintage amp restoration and builders’ desire for more electrically and sonically accurate recreations. Starting with vintage as our baseline and in the spirit of Alessandro High-End Products, I will also look to elevate these designs, to offer the highest electrical and musical performance available today.”
About Pacific Transformer
Since 1981, Pacific Transformer has remained a market leader in the field of custom transformers, magnetic engineering, and power transformer design. For 40 years, the USA based manufacturer has shipped more than 40 million world-class transformers and has garnered a reputation for its innovative designs, exceptional build quality, and unequaled customer service.
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About George Alessandro
George Alessandro, Owner and Principal Designer of Alessandro High-End Products, has been servicing vintage vacuum tube amplifiers for over 30 years and building the Alessandro line for 25+ now. Refining his specialty of restoring collectible, vintage amplifiers, George has worked with and been relied upon to maintain the rigs of the greatest guitar players in Rock, Blues, and Jazz history. With a passion and respect for the craftsmanship of the classic designs, George blends vintage with advancements of modern materials and evolution of Audio-grade components, to create more musical and higher performance products for the music Industry.
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