Pignose-Gorilla , commonly known as Pignose, is a manufacturer of battery-powered portable guitar amplifiers, as well as air-powered amps and guitars.
The original company was founded in 1969 by Richard Edlund [1] and Wayne Kimbell. In 1985, Pignose Industries was acquired by Howard Chatt and is now called Pignose-Gorilla.
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Legendary 7-100
The first Pignose amplifier is a five watt battery-operated portable guitar amplifier with a five-inch speaker. This is considered the first portable electric guitar amplifier [2]. The inventors provided 65 prototypes (with rubber buttons shaped like the tip of a pig's nose) to some of the most famous musicians of the era, including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Eagles, and The Who [3]. Terry Kath (from Chicago) was given one that led to a partnership with his group and his management team in 1972.
The first production Pignose model was publicly imported at the 1973 NAMM Convention in Chicago. Now known as "Legendary 7-100," the amplifier is still in production and is used primarily as a portable practice. He also found a role in the recording studio, which has been used on recordings by Joe Walsh, Eric Clapton and Frank Zappa.
The 7-100 includes a hanger button for a guitar strap, allowing a musician to carry an amplifier while standing or walking. The 7-100 series is supported by six AA batteries or an optional AC adapter and weighs between five and six pounds (2.27-2.72 kg). Another feature is the hinged case design, allowing users not only to store objects such as cables and straps inside the amp, but also to open the chassis a bit to change the tone according to their preferences [4]. A feature for more serious musicians is the rear preamplifier jack output, which allows it to be connected to larger amplifiers for use as a guitar distortion effect [5].
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Other products
In addition to 7-100, the company offers two battery-powered portable models called "Hog" which use integral rechargeable batteries, as well as small solid-state amplifiers [6].
External links
- Pignose Amps
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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