When was the Pignose 7-100 produced?

The Pignose 7-100 was produced 1973–present.

Who famously used the Pignose 7-100?

Frank Zappa, and Michael Schenker are among the notable players associated with the Pignose 7-100.

What recordings feature the Pignose 7-100?

Cosmik Debris by Frank Zappa (1974), Lights Out by UFO (1977).

Pignose 7-100 preset

Verified · 88/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The original battery-powered Pignose portable amp, with a pig-snout volume knob and a speaker built into a small hinged case. This version uses germanium transistors with a transformer-coupled push-pull output, runs on batteries, and has a preamp output. Its small speaker and easily overdriven output stage give a gritty, boxy distortion that players have used on recordings as well as for practice.

Years produced: 1973–present
Made in: USA
Wattage: 5W
Channels: 1

Known for: Frank Zappa, Michael Schenker.

Heard on: Cosmik Debris — Frank Zappa (1974); Lights Out — UFO (1977).

Tags: american, vintage, solid-state, low-wattage, practice.

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