Balthazar Audio Systems

I give you: the most Chicagoan Halloween display I have ever witnessed.

What a 2024 it’s been so far. When I walked into this repair shop to, I dunno, rescue it from the abyss or whatever, the entire floor behind me was covered with amps and parts in all manner of chaos, and I had to take a BIG step back from building my own amplifiers to make this right for the people who put their faith in me. I told myself when there was room to put down the signature Balthazar Amps alligator rug, I would feel good about returning to building. The rug is down.

Yeah I know, it’s been a while, but for all the right reasons. We are deep in mad scientist mode, and a special shoutout to for aiding and abetting in the sonic crimes we are about to commit .

Chicago North Siders: the good people at are hosting this fiendish little scoundrel you are welcome to demo any time you like!

Just a reminder: now that you’re getting out onto bigger stages with your Cabaret 13 combos, consider adding an extension cabinet (10” and 12”) for more volume and projection! Available at our Reverb store.

What are you talking about, I’m fully capable of building amps to the highest standards while following World Cup matches. Ok wait, where was I again?

It’s official! Our Cabaret extension cabinets are now live, for sale through our Reverb store!
These are a perfectly sized compliment to your Cabaret 13 combo, as well as our forthcoming Cabaret 13 heads. Or for anyone who needs more silver alligator in their lives!
Available with 10” or 12” Celestion Greenbacks.

I had a blast getting the Film Noir 50 Mk2 together in time to bring Serial #0001 to my dear friend from before their Chicago show. Can’t wait to hear what you do with it!

Choose your own misadventure.

Continuing progress on the Film Noir 50 Mk2, the clean pedal platform 2023 needs. It chimes! It spanks! It blooms!

Another exclusive Cabaret 13 for our friends getting ready to ship out!