Balch Custom, Deposit
The Balch Custom is all killer no filler and the weapon of choice from Fu Manchu’s lead crusher, Bob Balch.
This beast is based off the original British flame thrower of the early 80’s but with a few tweaks that help it cover a broader range of music styles. Check out the many YouTube demos and Fu Manchu shows with Bob and his signature Rola.
The cabinet is perfectly wrapped in a leather style tolex with a black/red cloth front panel. You pick the colors. Metal corners and a leather handle with four mounting screws make it extra durable. Chassis mounting hardware is ¼ stainless steel.
The Balch Custom and all Rola Amplifiers are hand made in the Pacific Northwest and built to last a lifetime.
As with all Rola Custom Shop amps, each Balch Custom is a build to order project.
100/50 (KT88) watt head, $2700
50/25 (EL34) watt head, $2200
10/20 (6V6) watt head, $1900
Free shipping. A $1500 deposit gets it started and the rest is due upon completion. Lead time is four to eight weeks depending on backlog. If you desire different output power, no problem. Price remains the same. If you have more questions, please contact Derek directly at rolaamps@gmail.com or 253-380-0564
Specs!
All Tube Head
Handwired in the USA
Custom USA made Mercury Magnetics transformers
Military spec switches
2 power tubes
3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
Top shelf parts include Sozo and FnT caps, Belton sockets and Cliff jacks
LarMar post master volume
Full EQ consisting of bass, middle, treble and cut
Half power switch for pentode and triode output
Line out with level control
Buffered FX loop
4, 8 and 16 ohm Impedance selector switch
Turret board construction and limited lifetime warranty
Dimensions: 9.34" (D) x 24" (W) x 10" (H)
Padded slip cover
Weight: 41 lbs.