Soldano / Hot Rod 50 / Amp For Sale
From the Martin Barre collection we have this high-gain, all-tube Soldano Hot Rod head - an amp known for delivering the signature Soldano sound in a more compact and affordable package. Built in the USA and based on the legendary SLO-100 circuit, the Hot Rod 50 offers the same rich harmonic content, fast response, and tight low end that made Soldano amps a favorite among rock and metal players, but with a streamlined feature set and 50 watts of output power.
Powered by a pair of 5881 power tubes and driven by five 12AX7 preamp tubes, the Hot Rod 50 delivers a bold, articulate tone with plenty of punch and headroom. The amp features two channels—Clean and Overdrive—accessible via a front-panel switch or optional footswitch. The Clean channel offers a sparkling, dynamic tone that stays articulate even at higher volumes, while the Overdrive channel brings the iconic Soldano gain—tight, saturated, and singing with sustain.
The control layout includes Preamp, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master, and Presence knobs, offering intuitive tone shaping across both channels. The Hot Rod 50 is known for its precise EQ response, allowing players to dial in everything from searing lead tones to cutting rhythm sounds without muddiness.
Around the back, the amp features a series effects loop, perfect for integrating time-based effects like reverb and delay. The loop is buffered and transparent, designed to handle both pedals and rack gear with ease.
Encased in a durable, road-ready chassis with Soldano’s signature front panel design, the Hot Rod 50 is a gig-worthy amp that captures the essence of the SLO-100 in a smaller, more manageable format. This one is in excellent condition and comes complete with protective cover.
ATB Guitars, UK 
Hello we’re ATB Guitars.
We are one of Europes leading sellers of vintage and rare guitars. We only sell vintage Gibson and Fender electric guitars from 1950 until 1975 and have an extensive inventory to browse in our bricks and mortar store in Cheltenham, UK or in our online web store.
Payment and p/x:
All prices are in UK GBP £ Sterling. Payment can be made by Paypal, bank transfer, cash, or money order cashiers cheque etc.
Should you not be absolutely delighted with your purchase you may return it to Cheltenham, at your own expense, within 7 days from the date of delivery for a full refund. The item must not have been altered or tampered with in any way, and it must arrive in the same condition as it left us.
Postage and shipping:
We ship within the UK by Royal Mail Recorded (small items under 2Kg), TNT or UPS and Worldwide by Royal Mail Airmail Signed For (small under 2Kg) Parcelforce, UPS or FedEx. All shipping prices include expert packing, cartons and packing materials but not insurance which is typically around 2% of items value. Currently approx shipping rates for a single guitar are as follows:
UK excluding Northern Ireland and Highlands £29
Most of mainland Europe £49
U.S.A. £129
Asia £149 - £190
Rest of World including S. America £149 - £275
