TopHat Ambassador Poweramp - Main preset
Verified · 88/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.
The Top Hat Ambassador Power Amp is the power amplifier section of Top Hat Amplification's flagship Ambassador model, a boutique hand-wired amplifier built in California. Top Hat, founded by Brian Gerhard, builds amps inspired by vintage British designs with exceptional build quality and tonal refinement. The Ambassador is celebrated for its sweet, harmonically rich EL34 power section.
- Years produced: 1994–2015
- Made in: USA
- Wattage: 35W
- Channels: 1
- Power tubes: 2× EL34
Tags: american, modern, british, crunch.
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