Koch Amps Little Gristle Combo
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Koch Amps
Little Gristle Combo
Product Info
Article Number:
559949
Brand:
Koch Amps
Model:
Little Gristle Combo
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Little Gristle is Greg Koch's take on a compact, high-gain tube amp. It’s a fantastic choice for players craving that warm, saturated, almost vocal-like distortion perfect for blues, rock, and even stoner tones – it’s got a serious edge without being overly harsh. Just be aware it’s a one-trick pony, but that trick is *very* good.
Product Description
- Koch Amps Little Gristle Combo
- Tube Combo for Electric Guitar
- Greg Koch Signature Model - smaller version of the Greg Combo
- 1 Channel
- Power: switchable between 12 & 4 watts
- Preamp tubes: 1x 12AX7
- Power tubes: 1x EL34
- Speaker configuration: 1x 12" Custom-Designed VG12-60
- Recording out with switchable speaker simulation
- Internal dummy load (activates when no speaker is plugged in)
- Controls: Gristle (Gain)
- More (Master)
- Tone
- Reverb
- Switch: Extra Gain
- Cab Filter On/Off
- Effects: Reverb
- Speaker output: 1x 6.3 mm jack
- 8 Ohm
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 540 x 275 x 460 mm
- Weight: 16.3 kg
- Colour: Tweed
- Made in Netherlands
PROS
- • Koch's signature 'Gristle' gain delivers a uniquely saturated, harmonically rich tone.
- • The VG12-60 speaker provides a surprisingly full and articulate response for its size.
- • Switchable wattage offers bedroom-friendly volume with impressive tube saturation.
- • The built-in speaker simulation is genuinely usable for recording direct.
CONS
- • Single-channel design limits versatility for players needing a wide range of tones.
- • Tweed finish, while classic, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Relatively heavy for a combo amp, limiting portability.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
12/4 Watts
Tubes
1x 12AX7 Preamp, 1x EL34 Power
Speaker
1x 12" Custom VG12-60
Channels
1
Effects
Reverb
Weight
16.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly decent for a built-in simulation, capturing the basic character but lacking the nuance of a real cab; best for quick recordings.
Yes, it’s a distinct flavor—more harmonically rich and less fizzy than many modern high-gain amps, with a touch of vintage warmth.
While primarily a lead-focused amp, the gain control and master volume allow for some rhythm tones, though versatility is limited.
