The Chapman "Cloud Hammer" Amplifier

[@RobChappers]

I forgot to mention that the design incorporates the use of a toroidal transformer so the whole head is only 7 kg in weight

[@Rummy73]

Wow!

[@NevermoreAudio]

That's mental. I once got a really good deal on a dual rectifier so I went to London, from Southampton, go and collect it. Carrying it home 3 miles from the train station shortened my life dramatically, 18KG! 😂

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Seriously? Awesome! That's barely over 15 lbs, for us stubborn Americans! I've had solid state amps that weighed more!

[@RobChappers]

@@plasticoflamingo2952yes sir, mine is precisely 7.4 kg

[@sordel5866]

If you'd asked me what a Chapman amp would look like I wouldn't have expected anything so vintage looking. This thing looks great.

[@LUPIPUPI1]

I liked the victory kraken more

[@samright4661]

The only thing about hand wired amps is they are usually expensive AF! The amp sounds Awesome congrats on the new project.

[@1Guug]

and easy to repair

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

Absolutely keep the front font! I LOVE the crazy 1950s/60s "jet age cars," and I LOVE the futuristic font on them. To think that was the "future" we were living in when electric guitars were invented, it is a delightful blast from the blast.

[@MatheusCruzRocha]

I really liked the clean tone, and the tweed gives an elegant classic look

[@MMN19906]

Proud of our Belgian handcraft ❤

[@sibbettron5000]

Man that’s gorgeous and sounds great.

[@Shaunquirk89]

I love the tweed! Love EL84s It is a beautiful thing 👌🏼

[@carpetsauce]

Cloud hammer and sky nail…. Absolutely awesome rob!!!

[@stevegroves]

Oh yes! Awesome demo Rob! Fantastic amp too! It will definitely find a devout following. Wish you continued success!

[@stevendearden8030]

Already on my shopping list...looks & sounds awesome.

[@lindsaymobil22]

Having just blasted and screamed along to the Catalyst and Centred and One EPs today, it warms my heart to hear some Dorje riffs on the ghost fret again. You're not kidding when you said that second channel has that tone in there, sounds killer!

[@joshuahollis5105]

It sounds very "round" overall, and detailed in the mid frequencies. Interesting!

[@HazeyExperience]

Thing is bloody incredible mate!!! It’s so dynamic, you and Ben have created a monster 😎

[@danieljdtaylor]

Love the sound and the look! I like that you touched on the fact that not a huge amount of people want a big 40+ watt head anymore because it is a great point, so it would be awesome to see a lower wattage lunchbox head or combo in a similar vibe. You know if the price point is right that would sell like hotcakes!

[@shanerose5348]

Sounds awesome, really really good. Love the aesthetic too, kind of a Metropoulous vibe, very classy. Again man, this sounds killer.

[@D.A.T.GRINGO]

Hand wired, awesome cclean channel, plexi/jcm 800 channel, juat an amp we need at this time..great decision rob, im digging it!!!

[@danlawson3772]

Sweet all the way around!!!

[@thedonald2025]

looks really cool congratulations Rob ❤

[@Rummy73]

Very impressive tones. An amp like this a boon over any digital device. Warm, real, organic. Great job, Rob.

[@RobChappers]

Thanks Dude, I’m actually playing quite quietly here as well. It’s such a different beast when you crank it and allow the speaker cabinet to breathe.

[@leeshelton1230]

Absolutely loving the tweed! The sounds are impressive. Well done 👍

[@robertparker3580]

SWEET AMP ROB,Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jandrezedouard]

Sounds phenomenal !!

[@D-8-Tone2]

Happy you could make this happen, sounds really good. Good luck Rob 🤞🍀

[@archangelsean]

I'll pay 20 imperial credits of the realm to the first person to nam or tonex this ♥️

[@RobChappers]

I’m only accepting wooden ingots of Joy and respect

[@archangelsean]

@RobChappers sapele wooden ingots?

[@nickm.9474]

Sounds really freaking good!!

[@Maddy29]

Sounds great Rob. There is no reason why it cant say Chapman guitars on the front.

[@Lez325]

I love the vintage vibe- nice one Rob

[@YOUTUBEOBWAYJACOBGASTON0800]

HI,MR.CHAPMAN,WONDERFULL WORK

[@colej3360]

Love everything about it.

[@alexikalfayan45]

The gain channel is so damnnn good, classic tone of rock and metal. Loved the Amp!!! Monster!!!!!

[@ashleyjackson8538]

It’s the voice box for your guitars . That’s a great addition to the brands arsenal. I definitely heard some unique tones in there The old skool look , is awesome !!

[@Paul-D]

Sounds really good. I was about to say loose the chapman guitars writing but you got that already haha.

[@kocinski8734]

Sounds and looks great.

[@onemanband3579]

Well, that was a surprise, well done and good luck!

[@sebastiandior1315]

Wow, it really seems to disappear and let you hear the guitar itself. I am impressed.

[@johnwebb2562]

well done 👍 Rob, you've finally arrived at your sonic destination by not letting other amp companies dictate your creative ambition and direction .Good luck on your musical pursuit. Best Regards. John.

[@RobChappers]

Thanks John. I really appreciate that :-)

[@tyroneenglish8396]

Sounds really cool. Love the name. Seriously. would love to feel (hear) this amp in person. Much love.

[@paulsmith6381]

Happy For you!

[@BrianCope-ff4yq]

Sounds the dogs danglies,very versatile.No substitute for the glowing bottle goodness!!

[@studiodeepdive6165]

So stoked for this!!!

[@TheBladepolisher]

Congrats Rob ! ! ! ! It sounds amazing! I know already that the price is waaaaay above what I can afford, but it's clear to me that this is coming out of the gate with the intentions of leaving the others in the dust. I've been following you for longer than I can say and I'm proud of the way you've grown. Now that we both obviously go to the same barber (Super Cuts) I can say with all honesty that having your own line of amps brings you full circle. Once you've gotten a players list of today's best guitarists and believe me, they're going to start gettin' in line, you can back to the 'captain" and negotiate your price on your terms. Get on with yo bad self! !

[@RoderikvanReekum]

Great video and a great opportunity for both I think.

[@groovedodger]

Cool tones the clean reminds me of a Hiwatt dr103 also renowned for being a good effects platform

[@jasonleekinney]

Sounds Amazing Rob.

[@gohamm8629]

Just here to say congrats!

[@musicalruss]

Clean Tone now that’s a turn up for the book. Love it, but I would naturally 😊

[@RobChappers]

❤thanks Dad!

[@steveweilhart2359]

Sounds good - so many amps to choose from these days - I'm in amp overload - Leaning towards one of the Marshall studio 20 watt heads either the Jubilee or the SV20 (plexi) 1299.00 they sound so good!

[@michaelbrookins2720]

Congratulations Rob

[@Moonsguitars]

Sounds fantastic 👌🏽

[@jm6696]

Sounds fantastic

[@RobChappers]

Thanks bro

[@waynebridger4998]

Reminds me of the old ashdown guitar amps, specifically the peacemaker. Although I had the fallen angel, which was immense, closest to a Mesa that I had

[@iann8733]

This thing sounds great. Tube amp wise i really love my soldano astro but i may have to look into one of these. Would pair nicely with my ml1 pro modern in color shift (seymour duncan pegasus sentient)

[@ArvidNielsen]

Gabble on, Rob, you’re doing great. I want to check this amp 👍🏻 Oh, and looks great. Finally, some of us are still into tube amps.

[@Aonghuis]

Your amp sounds killer Rob.

[@RobChappers]

Much appreciated dude ❤️

[@pauldowney3347]

Very nice. Maybe consider a combo further down the line if it takes off?

[@shanedaniels5191]

🔥🔥🔥 Killer Tone's

[@YOUTUBEOBWAYJACOBGASTON0800]

AMZING WORK.

[@amaiorano67]

Yah that amp sounds real good 👍. All good amps cost about that . I know it's alot but if the final product sounds as good as what I just heard you'll be fine . I bought a bogner helios eclipse. And don't play out but I just wanted it . Your new amp sounds as good to me . Good luck 👍 oooh keep the tweed looks cool 😎

[@jacobbaranowski]

Sounds so good 😊🤘🏻 Cloud ☁️ Hamer!

[@nohillforahighstepper]

I love it! I'm interested but I have to find a buyer for my 1st born before I can afford to buy the CloudHammer.....

[@adampurvis4294]

Great looking amp.Wonder what it would look like with a chrome knobs and a chrome badge on the front.

[@robertdonosobuchner3129]

It sounds really good! I like the warm tones. Are you planning also a 100w version?

[@pieve5516]

Thanks Rob for enriching our passion. Keep coming with new stuff.

[@beauwolf5729]

Sounds amazing, has a 3d hollowness about it.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

You need a Chappers look. Something like a design competition. You need your own tolex. I reckon you can source that in China.

[@killacoiler1707]

Congratulations on your venture. It sounds incredible for not having any pedals and honestly I would probably not use anything other than maybe some modulation effects and a noise gate as the onboard gain structure sounds superb. I wish you luck with your endeavors but 3k is not within my expendable budget for just a head unit. If I were gigging again and wanted to be able to use analog amps on stage it would definitely be a consideration but currently that is not the case. It is a great sounding amp and anyone who does venture to get one is sure to be the envy in his band because it is a very differently voiced offering compared to other more mainstreamed or even boutique amps. I think it will do well. Now how about a 20w single 12" combo for those looking for a practice and studio amp?

[@kovalfetterer2218]

That is awesome!

[@NiqScott]

I haven't got room for an amp, Rob. I'll wait for the vst 😉

[@mrchrisbeaver]

Love the look of it, sounds nice too. Ultimately it will live or die by it's pricing

[@nickhuwar7920]

In my opinion all amps should be covered in tweed. It just looks awesome.

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

Make sure it can be serviced and repaired and you are on to a winner. No one wants landfill. Looks nice. I would keep the font as it is different.

[@AllanGildea]

Nice one, every success to you.

[@joelcraig6416]

Cool sounding amp. The clean side gain reminds me of the beginning of the Van Weelden Twinkle Land. Your demo with the WEN is the sound I’m looking for. Let me know the price and when they will be available here in America. We met at the guitar center in Las Vegas. Great to see a real quality amp.

[@mjklein]

Brilliant!

[@EYE50MM]

Chapman Amplifiers! Congrats! I love my tube amps and will plan on getting more. Will there be a super cool 20 WATT version with a 2 x 12" vertical cab???

[@RobChappers]

I’m sure we’ll expand the range over time, but since these are hand made we’re starting with the 40 Watt head 🤘🏽

[@JuxtaCrucem]

Sounded tippety top with my fave EVH 1984 sound. Thought I was the only person to like the smell of valves.

[@ianbutler1971]

Please make a 20watt lunchbox version 😳

[@ivorharden]

With those EL84, you sounded like Brian May in some places. Especially 70s Brian May with Rangemaster.

[@RobChappers]

Wow, hugely appreciated bro

[@j.dtruths5577]

Rob , I’m super interested, I want one , No Joke ! Question can this pull off the John Mayer Continuum Tones on the clean side ? Gods Bless ! J… Toronto

[@RobChappers]

Yep 100% - on the list if you want one because we already have 150 people signed up

[@thibaultabrial]

It delivers good sounds, it's very promising,cool. ;-)

[@RobChappers]

Thanks man 🤘🏽❤️

[@mikegill738]

Footswitch type? Effects loop?

[@delboyoelmundo4718]

Wonder where the covering idea of tweed came from

[@alessiopelliconi5146]

What type of Telecaster is the black one in the back? With rosewood neck, on the left

[@AI-jl5kp]

Sounds great Rob! Are you going to upload your older tracks like Mantra of the Monkey lord to spotify any time soon? Loved the Bare Bones album.

[@RobChappers]

Not sure man, I might re-record some of those tracks!

[@AI-jl5kp]

​@@RobChappers would love either, great songs but its a pain to have to switch to the ever unreliable youtube whilst I'm on the bus!

[@Zwopper]

"You can't touch this!" 😁

[@elinj.corona3923]

Hey Rob looks great man congratulation happy for you. Question: Are they going to make combo amp as well? that will be great.

[@RobChappers]

Never say never, but to begin with we are launching this 40 W head

[@benzakonium]

You got all David Brent for a second when you started defending analogue!

[@robbrady4649]

Not sure I've seen the green T-style before Rob. Is it new?

[@RobChappers]

Actually, it’s quite old, it’s a prototype for a hot rod version of the Lawmaker

[@robbrady4649]

@RobChappers Ahh, I see. Liking the HS layout 👍

[@churchers]

Surprised he gave a ballpark price at this stage. I was about to comment it must be 3k+ for handwired with that spec until he said the exact same thing. Unfortunately money is tight for a lot of people these days, and there’s a lot of well renowned amps in that range. I’ll wait for the champmini 😂😂

[@thenovicenoisemaker]

Love it

[@mattpearce79]

Please change the font, it was the first thing that messed with my graphic design OCD 😂😂 love the tweed though 👍

[@PrettyRecords]

Just what the world needs, another guitar amp...how very inventive!

[@pieve5516]

Yea. Like the world needs another beer brand. Wait I like new beers! Lets pay tribute to those that enrich our passion. Thanks Rob. All.love.

[@PrettyRecords]

@@pieve5516Ok, so what's new/radical about this? Apart from it may spin a few bucks more than the old deal with Victory amps. And 7kg certainly ain't light!

[@craigtodd8297]

The Chapman guitars badge is fine by me.

[@joeyzeeguitar]

ssssooooooooo sickkkkkkkkkkkk

[@RobChappers]

🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@SplawnQROD]

I think it sounds great - would like a video just hearing the ‘in room’ tone though. I would definitely buy one but based on the price for a ‘new brand’ I thinks it’s double what it should be if it’s going to gain and real traction as a completely new brand in amplification - my question as a consumer is why would anyone buy this if they can buy a (for example) JVM410H for less than £1400…. Or a ceriatone whatever… I was hoping you would say it was £1500 and I’d be in like a shot as it sounds fantastic A ‘dark tweed’ finish would also be a good idea…

[@tonray9395]

We want a combo !

[@suisseCrawler]

Just🤩✨🤟😎

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Sounds great! I, as a die hard Orange guy, with a side-love for MatAmp, would love to see some fatass deep-low response, as well as warm cut-through tones. This proto sounds like it's not all that far away! Could be a great Stoner/Doom machine.

[@RobChappers]

As a guy who for/with Orange for many years - This does that 🤘🏽

[@jimmcdougall9973]

I heard “Clawed Hammer”. Ah, it’s “Cloud”. I she use my eyes and the talents garnered through studying to read… Great sounding amp. It covers so much musical territory. Congrats!