Dedicated to the Chicago-based neighborhood celebrity dog that knew no stranger, Reverb.com and Marla Amplification bring you the Charlie Barker Exclusive Amplifier. Available in a Combo, Head, and/or Extension Cab option.

Charlie loved being outside sunbathing and greeting everyone with smiles and friendly barks. He was known for his smarts and for being the best companion. You would have loved coming across his yard while walking his block.

Everyone deserves a Charlie Barker in their life, so what are you waiting for?! Grab yours today!... and while you might thing I'm referencing an amplifier, I am referencing a dog. Go adopt a dog. You can thank me later by buying an amp. haha.

-Anthony H of Marla Amplification

Marla Amps Ethos

Marla Amplification stands apart from traditional American amp makers. While boutique brands chase perfection at refective prices, Marla delivers the best possible amps at the most accessible price points. The result is an inspirational tool that:

  • Sounds incredible
  • Is built to last a lifetime
  • Out-values mass-produced imports

The ā€œSā€ Family & Charlie Barker

The ā€œSā€ Family exists in a bizarro world of tweed-adjacent, ā€œwhat ifā€ builds. Rather than recycling old schematics, Marla reimagines classics with new energy:

  • S10V / S15C ā€“ 15W Class A combo with massive low end & pedal-friendly headroom.
  • S20V ā€“ Big clean tone & endless headroom, inspired by the 5F6A and ProAmp.
  • S40 – 5881 ā€“ A blend of 5E3, JTM45, and Bassman tones in one American - British blended powerhouse.

And now, the flagship:

Charlie Barker Amp

  • Fat, rounded cleans with the most headroom in an ā€œSā€ Family amp.
  • Superbass-sized coupling caps for massive low end and smoother harmonics.
  • Channel One: Bright Cap switch + High/Low inputs.
  • Channel Two: Dedicated tone pot + High/Low inputs.
  • Boost options on both channels push mids & top end hard into the power section.
  • 44 watts of LOUD Raw and Glass Shattering tone.

From Twin-like cleans to modern overdrive, the Charlie Barker delivers for:
šŸŽø Strat players, Les Paul lovers, stompbox enthusiasts, vintage tone chasers, and even amp modeler converts will fall in love with the bundle of joy that is Charlie Barker.


Give your guitar and pedal board the amp that they deserve!!!


Tech Specs

Tubes

  • 2 Ɨ JJ 12AX7 Preamp
  • 2 Ɨ JJ 6L6GC Power
  • 1 Ɨ JJ GZ34

Inputs

  • Ch1 High & Low
  • Ch2 High & Low

Outputs

  • 2 Ɨ Speaker Out
  • 2.67Ī©, 4Ī©, 8Ī© options

Electronics

  • Hammond 290 Series PT
  • Hammond 1760 Series OT
  • Orange Drop Coupling Caps
  • Mojotone King Cap Filter Caps
  • Alpha Pots

Weights / Dems

  • 20W x 9.5T x 9D
  • 22lbs

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
  • Marla Amplification
Model
  • Charlie Barker
Finish
  • Polyurethane Natural
Categories
Year
  • 2025
Made In
  • United States

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