Amps that pair well with the Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3

Traynor SB112

The Traynor SB112's gigging-ready bass headroom gives the Hot Drive'n Boost's valve-driven overdrive a straightforward platform.

Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head

Into the JTM45's warm British breakup, the Hot Drive'n Boost's dual stages just add extra push without fighting the amp's own voicing.

Peavey Roadmaster Super Festival Series 200W Head (1970s)

Run Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head

Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own

Mesa Boogie F-100 2x12 Combo

Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Engl Tube 50 Combo E768

The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 gives it high gain to fill it with

Sears Silvertone 6x10 100-Watt Combo Amp

Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 pushes a crunchy tone toward clean boost

Boss Katana-Bass 60 Combo

Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own

ENGL E650 Ritchie Blackmore Signature

Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Peavey Max 300

The high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 gives it high gain to fill it with

Peavey JSX Mini Colossal Guitar Amp

The high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 gives it high gain to fill it with

Randall RB100

Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own

Roland DB-500 D-Bass Combo

Run Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain

Fender Mustang LT50

Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own

Egnater Tweaker 40 112 Combo 40 Watt Two Channel 1x12"

The high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 gives it high gain to fill it with

Crate V18-212

Into a transparent tone, Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 brings the high gain it's missing

Boss Asc-Live

Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Ampeg RB-112 Rocket Bass 100-Watt Combo Bass

The Hot Drive'n Boost's valve-driven gain stacks with the RB-112's own presence-forward preamp for a thicker push.

Gallien-Krueger MB-210 II Bass combo 350 watts

The high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 gives it high gain to fill it with

Blackstar Series One 100 MkII

Into a transparent tone, Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 brings the high gain it's missing

Blackstar S1-50

Run Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain

Peavey MAX 250 250W 1x15 Bass Combo

Into a transparent tone, Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 brings the high gain it's missing

Traynor TVM15

Into a high headroom tone, Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 brings the high gain it's missing

ENGL E651 Custom Shop Artist Edition 50W

The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 gives it high gain to fill it with