$400 Amp vs. the Legendary Model T — Zach Amster of ABRAMS on Touring Amps in 2026

ABRAMS guitarist and vocalist Zach Amster talks amps — specifically the case for bringing a $400 digital amp on tour instead of a legendary vintage Model T, and why the technology has gotten good enough to justify the switch. Zach and host Beau both have a deep appreciation for analog amps, but Zach breaks down the practical realities of touring with high-end vintage gear — the weight, the risk, the cost — and why a modern solid-state amp can hold its own on stage in 2026. It's a conversation about how working musicians make real-world gear decisions, and why the gap between analog and digital has narrowed more than most players want to admit. This clip is pulled from our full interview with Zach ahead of the release of ABRAMS' new album Loon, out April 17th on Blues Funeral Recordings. 🎵 PRE-ORDER LOON (Out April 17th — Blues Funeral Recordings): US Orders → https://www.bluesfuneral.com/products/us-orders-abrams-loon-deluxe-vinyl-editions