This Garnet BTO is one of the rarest amps in Electrical Audio’s collection. The 120-watt amp is monstrously loud—and so powerful that they’ve been known to melt the voice coils of cabinet speakers—and sports a built in tube-driven fuzz and tremolo. Interestingly, the BTO moniker stands for “Big Time Operator,” rather than “Bachman Turner Overdrive,” which is an old wives’ tale amongst gear hounds.
GALLERY: Russian Circles Gear at Electrical Audio in Chicago
Earlier this year, Premier Guitar went into Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio with Russian Circles as they recorded their fifth studio album, Memorial. We give you an inside look at the gear of this legendary music-making space.
By Jordan WagnerSep 20, 2013
Jordan Wagner
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jordan grew up traveling the country as the son of theater technical directors and speech instructors. His exposure to the performing arts early on helped foster his love for music and attention to detail, and upon receiving his first guitar at age 15, he became hooked. Jordan brings a considerable background of gear knowledge and tech experience to Premier Guitar, and has contributed an extensive amount of articles, artist interviews and Rig Rundown videos since late 2008. He lives in the Iowa City area, where he also works to bring music education initiatives to both local and regional communities.