The Guitar Amplifier Program at Northampton Community College (NCC) is a full-time, hands-on, 4-month learning experience for students who want to learn how guitar amplifiers work and how to turn technical skills into real-world opportunities. This program is ideal for aspiring amp builders, audio techs, product designers, and entrepreneurs looking to combine creativity, engineering, and business.

 

Students learn the principles of tube and solid-state amplifier design while constructing professional-grade tube amplifiers, custom speaker cabinets, and a solid-state amplifier. Expert instructors guide students through both traditional and modern techniques, from circuit analysis and soldering to cabinet fabrication, diagnostics, and testing, ensuring each student graduates with the skills to build reliable, great-sounding amplifiers.

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The program provides hands-on education in amplifier design, electronics, cabinet fabrication, and business development. Students build multiple professional-quality amplifiers and speaker cabinets while completing courses that complement careers in amplifier manufacturing, audio technology, and product development.

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Students will complete the following projects:

• Champ 5F1 Style Tube Training Project

• Fender Style Princeton 5F2A Tube Combo Amp

• Fender Style Deluxe 5E3 Tube Combo Amp

• Fender Style Pro 5E5A Head Amplifier and a speaker cabinet

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Questions? Email luthier@northampton.edu 

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​Not ready to commit to a 4-month program?  Enroll in the one-week Princeton-

Style Tube Amplifier Class. Click here for more information 

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