Koch Amps Little Gristle Combo BK
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Koch Amps
Little Gristle Combo BK
Product Info
Article Number:
559951
Brand:
Koch Amps
Model:
Little Gristle Combo BK
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$1,373.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Little Gristle is a seriously cool, compact amp built for players chasing that classic, raw British overdrive. Greg Koch nailed the recipe here – it’s loud when you need it, manageable at lower volumes, and the custom speaker really delivers the goods. Perfect for blues, rock, and anyone wanting a focused, powerful tone in a smaller package.
Product Description
- Koch Amps Little Gristle Combo BK
- Tube Combo Amplifier 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: Black Tweed
- Made in Netherlands
PROS
- • Greg Koch's signature gain delivers a distinctly aggressive, vintage British tone.
- • Switchable wattage allows for bedroom volumes with authentic tube saturation.
- • The VG12-60 speaker provides a surprisingly full and articulate response.
- • Solid black tweed build quality feels robust and visually appealing.
CONS
- • Single channel design limits versatility for players needing a wide range of tones.
- • The EL34 tubes can be expensive to replace compared to more common types.
- • 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
The speaker simulation is designed to emulate a 2x12 cabinet, providing a decent approximation for recording but won't replace a real cab's dynamics.
No, it’s a more complex gain circuit designed by Greg Koch, offering a distinct character with a more aggressive, harmonically rich distortion than a standard gain knob.
With a high-output pickup, the 4-watt setting can get quite loud, even at moderate volumes; careful volume control is essential to avoid excessive breakup.
