Stage Hog

The Stage Hog by Stephenson is a pedal-sized tube amplifier designed for guitar players. It is a 1-watt all-tube guitar amplifier that doubles as a distortion pedal and a low-wattage practice/studio amplifier. The Stage Hog features an all-tube preamp, all-tube power amp, and a buffered output. It is equipped with a power scale master volume, high voltage power supply, and custom "Made in Canada" transformers. The amplifier operates on 120/240V AC mains power.

The Stage Hog offers a range of controls for both the tube amp and line out functions. The tube amp controls include a power scale master volume for varying power tube saturation, gain control for adjusting preamp level, tone control for adjusting preamp tone, a voice switch for toggling between tweed warmth and plexi crunch, and a mid switch and bright switch for boosting midrange and treble, respectively.

For the line out function, the Stage Hog provides rhythm and lead level and tone controls to adjust the tone and output level of the signal sent to the monitor amp when the rhythm or lead channel is engaged.

The Stage Hog also features a remote switching pedal that allows it to be placed on the pedal board or in the backline with the guitar amplifier. It includes a ground switch to avoid hum associated with ground loops.

The Stage Hog is designed to produce power tube saturation for its distortion, distinguishing it from other tube distortion pedals on the market that rely on preamp distortion. It is intended to be used as the second channel of a clean amp and is capable of driving a speaker cabinet, making it a great practice amp.

The Stage Hog uses two dual triode tubes: 1x 12AX7 type and 1x 12DW7 type. The unit comes with current production tubes, but experimentation with different makes and brands is possible.

The Stage Hog's compact design and versatile functionality make it suitable for guitar players seeking a portable, all-tube amplifier with the capability to function as a distortion pedal and a practice/studio amplifier.