It's one thing to be resourceful. But stretching the boundaries of imagination far enough to include aircraft components in a guitar amplifier is an entirely different thing. It is a commitment to a greater vision that is a level beyond the reach of most. Such is the case with Michael Soldano, whose self-proclaimed "Quest for Tone" in guitar amplifiers traces its humble beginnings to his native Seattle in the late 1970s.
During that era, Soldano, who was building and modifying cars, motorcycles and even hydroplanes, began to tinker with electric guitars, which was a hobby he was passionate about. He eventually drifted into modifying and building guitar amps as an extension of his pursuit of ideal tones for guitar players. Soldano produced his first amplifier in 1982, but struggled mightily in establishing his embryonic business for several years, before finally gaining widespread acclaim from prominent guitar players in the industry in the late 1980s.
The roster of rock and roll royalty that has deployed a Soldano amplifier in the past quarter-century reads like a comprehensive history of the genre. No less than Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Edward Van Halen, Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Page and many, many others headline a list that's the envy of any mainstream guitar equipment manufacturer, let alone a boutique shop like Soldano.
Today, Mike Soldano's one-stop shop outfits discriminating guitarists with a full complement of amp heads, combos and speaker cabinets. Such a full-scale operation is a far cry from a young man's hobby of customizing guitars in his home, and the guitar-playing world is forever grateful to Soldano for his weighty contributions to their craft.
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