NU100 - Deposit
$1500.00
GAETA NU100 — 100-WATT HIGH-GAIN AMPLIFIER
$1,500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT | $3,799 SHIPPED
CURRENT LEAD TIME: 8-12 WEEKS DEPENDING ON PARTS AVAILABILITY
Hand-Wired • Point-to-Point • Five Gain Stages • 100 Watts • 4x EL34
The Gaeta NU100 is a no-compromise, 100-watt high-gain amplifier built for players who want massive authority, brutal gain, exceptional clarity, and direct control over how the amp responds under the hands.
This is not simply the NU platform with more wattage.
The NU100 is built around a five-gain-stage preamp, an enormous four-EL34 power section, premium American-made iron, and an extensive set of analog controls that let you manipulate gain structure, clipping, tightness, attack, midrange character, negative feedback, and power-amp response in ways most single-channel amplifiers simply cannot.
From raw British crunch and hot-rodded aggression to tight, percussive modern high gain and saturated early-2000s nu-metal tones, the NU100 was designed to deliver the weight of a full 100-watt head without sacrificing articulation.
It hits hard.
It stays clear.
And it gives you control over exactly how it gets there.
FIVE GAIN STAGES. ONE CHANNEL. A MASSIVE RANGE OF TONES.
The NU100 is intentionally built as a single-channel amplifier.
Instead of dividing the circuit into multiple channels with compromises between them, the NU100 gives the player deep control over one highly flexible five-stage preamp.
Two independent Gain controls determine how the preamp is driven and saturated.
And both Gain controls feature their own push-pull Tight functions, allowing you to independently change the low-frequency response and attack at different points in the gain structure.
Pull them when you want the amp faster, tighter, and more immediate.
Push them back in when you want more weight, chew, and vintage-inspired movement.
Then take it further with the six-position Gain Style rotary selector, which changes the character and structure of the preamp itself.
The result is an amplifier that doesn’t just have “more gain.”
It gives you different types of gain.
CONTROL THE CLIPPING
The NU100 gives you considerably more control over clipping and saturation than a conventional high-gain circuit.
A dedicated 3-way clipping switch changes the clipping character and feel of the amplifier, while a separate blendable clipping control allows you to progressively introduce additional clipping rather than simply switching it on or off.
Dial in as much—or as little—as the sound requires.
Keep it open, dynamic, and raw.
Or push it into a denser, more compressed and saturated response.
The choice is yours.
SHAPE THE ATTACK
The NU100 includes dedicated Mid Cut and Bite switches for instant changes in voicing and attack.
The Mid Cut shifts the amplifier toward a more aggressive, scooped response when you want additional separation and low-end impact.
The Bite function adds another layer of upper-frequency attack and aggression, helping the amp cut harder and respond more immediately.
Combined with the Gain Style selector, dual Tight controls, and clipping section, these functions allow the NU100 to move through dramatically different high-gain personalities without abandoning its core voice.
TREBLE. MIDDLE. BASS. MASTER.
For all of the additional control available, the foundation remains familiar.
The NU100 features a traditional Treble, Middle, and Bass tone stack along with a dedicated Master Volume.
You don’t need a menu, software editor, or preset system.
Turn the controls.
Hear the result.
CONTROL THE POWER AMP
A 100-watt amplifier should feel like a 100-watt amplifier.
The NU100 uses a full quad of EL34 power tubes, backed by premium iron and dedicated controls for Presence, Depth, and Negative Feedback.
The Presence control shapes the upper-frequency response of the power amp, allowing you to adjust edge, attack, and cut.
The Depth control determines how much low-frequency weight and authority the output section delivers.
The adjustable Negative Feedback control goes deeper still, allowing you to change the damping, response, and overall feel of the power section itself.
Want it tight, controlled, and immediate?
You can get there.
Want it bigger, more open, raw, and aggressive?
You can get there too.
The NU100 allows the player to tune the power amplifier to the guitar, cabinet, speakers, tuning, playing style, and application instead of forcing everything through one fixed response.
BUILT LIKE A BOUTIQUE AMPLIFIER SHOULD BE
Every NU100 is hand wired using point-to-point construction.
At the core of the power supply and output section is premium iron selected specifically for the platform:
Mercury Magnetics Output Transformer
Mercury Magnetics Choke
Heyboer Power Transformer
The four 12AX7 preamp tubes utilize a 12VDC heater supply, helping maintain a low noise floor even with the amount of gain available from the five-stage preamp.
The standard finish is Black Carbon Fiber Tolex, giving the amplifier an aggressive but understated appearance.
Custom Tolex colors are also available.
These amplifiers are built one at a time and hand wired in New Jersey, USA.
ZERO-LOSS STYLE EFFECTS LOOP
The NU100 includes an LND150-based zero-loss-style effects loop, designed to integrate delay, reverb, modulation, rack equipment, and other effects without unnecessarily compromising the core tone of the amplifier.
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier Architecture
100-watt all-tube amplifier head
Single-channel design
5 gain stages
4x EL34 power tubes
4x 12AX7 preamp tubes
12VDC preamp tube heater supply
Hand-wired construction
Point-to-point wiring
Built in New Jersey, USA
Transformers & Power Supply
Mercury Magnetics output transformer
Mercury Magnetics choke
Heyboer power transformer
Main Controls
Gain I
Gain II
Treble
Middle
Bass
Presence
Depth
Adjustable Negative Feedback
Master Volume
Blendable Clipping
Gain & Voicing Controls
Push-pull Tight function on Gain I
Push-pull Tight function on Gain II
6-position Gain Style rotary selector
3-way clipping switch
Blendable clipping control
Mid Cut switch
Bite switch
Connectivity
LND150-based zero-loss-style FX loop
Cosmetics
Black Carbon Fiber Tolex standard
Custom Tolex colors available
PREORDER & PAYMENT
$1,500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
A $1,500 USD non-refundable deposit is required to secure your NU100 build slot.
The deposit is used immediately to source the transformers, tubes, components, and other materials required specifically for your amplifier.
Because these funds are committed to sourcing parts for your build, the deposit becomes non-refundable once payment is made.
Customer cancellations will result in forfeiture of the deposit.
Deposits may be transferable at the discretion of Gaeta Amplification LLC.
TOTAL PRICE — $3,799 USD SHIPPED
The total price of the NU100 is $3,799 USD, including fully insured shipping within the lower 48 United States.
The remaining balance is due when your amplifier has been completed, tested, and is ready to ship.
Full payment must be received prior to shipment.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Gaeta Amplification LLC stands behind the workmanship of every amplifier we build.
The NU100 is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover:
Vacuum tubes, which are considered consumable components
Damage caused by misuse or abuse
Improper operation
Incorrect speaker impedance or speaker load
Operation at incorrect voltage
Damage resulting from improper connection or use
Unauthorized modifications
Unauthorized repairs or service
Damage resulting from modifications performed after delivery
Normal wear and consumable components
Warranty service is provided at the discretion of Gaeta Amplification LLC.
If you experience a problem with your amplifier, contact Gaeta Amplification directly before attempting repair or modification so the issue can be evaluated and resolved appropriately.
RETURNS & REFUNDS
If you experience an issue with your Gaeta amplifier, please contact Gaeta Amplification directly so the issue can be addressed as quickly as possible.
Returns and refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis and at the sole discretion of Gaeta Amplification LLC.
Return requests must be submitted within 30 days of final payment.
After this period, the amplifier is not eligible for a refund.
If a return is approved, the amplifier must be:
Unused
In its original condition
Returned in its original packaging
All approved returns are subject to inspection upon receipt.
Following inspection, you will be notified whether the return has been accepted or declined.
If the return is accepted, any approved refund will be issued to the original method of payment.
Additional Return Conditions
Deposits are non-refundable.
Original shipping costs are non-refundable.
Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
Approved returns may be subject to a restocking fee to cover inspection, testing, and handling.
Gaeta Amplification LLC is not responsible for loss or damage that occurs during return shipment. Customers are strongly encouraged to fully insure any amplifier being returned.
Because Gaeta amplifiers are built to order, custom-built, modified, or special-order amplifiers are generally not eligible for return or refund.
BUILT FOR PLAYERS WHO KNOW WHAT THEY WANT
The NU100 is for the player who doesn’t want to choose between vintage aggression and modern precision.
Between massive and tight.
Between saturation and clarity.
Between raw feel and control.
Five gain stages. Dual Tight controls. Six gain structures. Switchable and blendable clipping. Mid Cut. Bite. Presence. Depth. Adjustable negative feedback. A full four-EL34 output section.
All in one hand-wired, point-to-point, 100-watt amplifier.
Gaeta NU100.
Built to hit hard. Built to stay clear. Built without compromise.
By placing an order, the customer acknowledges and agrees to the current Gaeta Amplification LLC Terms & Conditions.