Mahalo Amplifiers & Effects

You've probably guessed that "Mahalo" is a Hawaiian word, but have you ever wondered what it means? The answer is "thank you," which makes it a fitting name for Mahalo Amplifiers and Effects because there are plenty of guitarists who would love to thank Mahalo for building them. You only need to look at a Mahalo amp to start getting a feel for it: they're boutique inside and out, and they sound every bit as great as they look. Mahalo puts a lot of emphasis on clarity and note separation, so you'll hear your favorite riffs coming through crystal clear even when the gain is turned way up. The result is an amp that's lyrical and well-behaved no matter how hard you're pushing it.

Understanding the philosophy behind Mahalo amps is as easy as knowing this simple truth: complication causes loss. What this means is that adding channels and effects loops to an amplifier's design will introduce more opportunities for the si