— AURORA 35 —
Inside the Aurora 35
A closer look at the architecture, control system, and design decisions that shape how AURORA 35 responds, opens up, and lives in the room.
— ARCHITECTURE —
A 35-watt platform built around
American authority and expanded range.
AURORA 35 is a fixed-bias, Class AB amplifier built around a pair of 6L6 power tubes in its standard 35-watt configuration. The platform can also run on 6V6s at 20 watts, giving the player another way to shape output, feel, and response.
At its core, AURORA begins with the strength, openness, and dimensional feel of classic American amplification — then gives the player more room to open that voice up into added chime, contour, and harmonic movement.
— CONTROLS & VOICE-SHAPING —
One channel.
Multiple ways to shape response.
Core Controls
Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, and Reverb form the central control layout, giving AURORA 35 a straightforward foundation with enough range to stay precise, musical, and adaptable.
Shaping Tools
Bright Switch, Mid Frequency Boost / Scoop, HF Damp, VENUE MODE, and HybridMASTER give the player deeper control over contour, feel, and output without turning the amp into a feature exercise.
— REVERB, FX LOOP & VOLUME MANAGEMENT —
Shared ambience.
Controlled output.
AURORA 35 includes a tube-driven spring reverb and a tube-buffered FX loop, giving the platform the depth and integration players expect from a fully realized working amplifier.
Built-in VENUE MODE attenuation and HybridMASTER volume management work together to preserve feel, movement, and harmonic behavior as output is scaled to the room. The goal is not simply less volume. It is to keep the amp intact as the environment changes.
— CABINET & CONSTRUCTION —
Built as an instrument,
not just an enclosure.
AURORA 35 is available as a compact head or a 1×12 combo, with each format designed to maintain the same response, feel, and tonal integrity. Cabinet construction and component selection are chosen for stability, resonance, and long-term reliability.

Cabinet & Materials
AURORA enclosures are built from high-grade, void-free Italian poplar plywood, selected for its lightweight strength, consistency, and musical resonance. The cabinet remains easy to move while contributing to a more responsive and connected playing experience.

Speaker & Format
The 1×12 combo is fitted with a WGS ET-65 speaker, chosen for its balance of warmth, clarity, and controlled low-end response. Head and combo formats share the same amplifier platform and tonal character.

Build & Assembly
Each AURORA is hand-built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, using custom-wound transformers and a construction approach designed for serviceability and long-term performance.

— SPECIFICATIONS —
Core specifications and configuration.

Power & Architecture
• 35W Class AB (2x 6L6)
• 20W operation (2x 6V6)
• Fixed bias design
• ~430V DC plate voltage

Controls
• Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass
• Reverb, HF Damp
• VENUE MODE Attenuator
• HybridMASTER, Bright Switch, Mid Freq Boost / Scoop

I/O & Configuration
• 1× 8Ω output
• 2× 4Ω outputs
• Tube-buffered FX loop
• Tube-driven spring reverb

Cabinet & Format
• Head or 1×12 combo
• WGS ET-65 speaker (combo)
• Void-free Italian poplar plywood cabinet
• Birch front baffle

Preamp & Tubes
• 1× JJ ECC83S
• 1× Mullard 12AX7 Reissue
• 2× Sovtek 12AX7LPS
• Ships with 2× JJ 6L6 power tubes

Dimensions & Weight
Head: 19.875″ W × 10″ H × 9″ D · 21 lbs
1×12 Combo: 19.875″ W × 16″ H × 9.5″ D · 33 lbs
• CE Certified
— IN THE ROOM —
What it actually sounds like.
Brent Tenczar playing AURORA 35 — capturing how the amp opens up, responds, and lives in a real-world setting.

— INCLUDED / AVAILABILITY —
Standard configuration,
finish, and ordering notes.
Standard Configuration
AURORA 35 ships with 2 × JJ 6L6 power tubes, a large-pan spring reverb, and the full AURORA control architecture including VENUE MODE attenuation, HybridMASTER volume management, tube-driven spring reverb, and a tube-buffered FX loop. The combo version is fitted with a WGS ET-65 12-inch speaker.
Standard Finish
Standard finish includes Hiwatt Black tolex with white piping, silver control faceplates, and silver-and-black skirt knobs. Custom Shop options are available separately.
Ordering Notes
AURORA 35 is available in 120V and 220/230/240V versions. For current availability, ordering, or dealer support, please visit our dealer page or contact us directly.
A closer look,
without losing the feel.
AURORA 35 is built around strength, response, and the way an amp opens up as you play. Everything inside it is there to support that connection — without getting in the way.
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