For over 50 years, Wylde Audio® has been creating some of the most iconic and cutting-edge musical instruments and audio equipment in the industry. Our passion for innovation, quality craftsmanship, and commitment to our artists and fans has made us a leader in the music world.
Our History
Wylde Audio® was founded in 1965 by Joe Wylde, a luthier and guitarist obsessed with building the perfect guitar. Based out of a small workshop in Los Angeles, Joe experimented with different tonewoods, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware to create guitars with unmatched playability and tone.
Word of Joe’s hand-built guitars soon spread among LA’s music community. The unique look, feel and sound of his instruments caught the attention of local musicians and touring acts alike. Orders started pouring in for Joe’s custom-made guitars and business was booming.
In the 1970s, Wylde Audio® expanded into mass production to meet demand. We opened a state-of-the-art factory using the latest technologies while maintaining Joe’s hands-on craftsmanship and attention to detail. The newly streamlined production allowed us to build guitars with greater efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Wylde Audio® guitars were now being sold in music stores across the country. Our instruments were becoming ubiquitous in the exploding rock and roll scene of the 70s and 80s. Legends like Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, and Slash all used Wylde guitars to shape the sound of rock as we know it.
In the 90s, Wylde Audio® branched out into manufacturing amplifiers and effects pedals. We applied the same rigorous design philosophy and hands-on testing to create amps and pedals purpose-built for professional use. Players loved the authentic tube tones and reliability of our amplifiers combined with the rich harmonics and responsive controls of our pedals.
Today, Wylde Audio® is still based out of our custom shop in LA where a team of skilled luthiers build guitars by hand. Our expansive factory churns out instruments using both old-world craftsmanship and modern technologies. After over 50 years, our commitment to building the world’s greatest guitars, amps, and pedals is stronger than ever.
Our Guitars
The soul of Wylde Audio has always been our guitars. We offer a diverse range of guitar models covering all styles and budgets:
Solid Body Electrics
Our solid body electric guitars represent the pinnacle of Wylde craftsmanship. They feature iconic body shapes equipped with custom pickups and hardware for exceptional tone and playability:
- Odin Grail: A sleek, double cutaway shape with a flat top for searing rock and metal tones.
- Barbarian: A single cutaway model with incredible sustain and a roaring voice.
- Blood Eagle: A metal machine equipped with active pickups for unprecedented power.
- Warhammer: A shred-friendly guitar with lightning fast neck and fluid playability.
Semi-Hollow Electrics
Combining the warmth of a hollow body with the power of a solid body guitar, our semi-hollow electrics provide the best of both worlds:
- Görehgen: A vintage-voiced semi-hollow that barks and bites with its dual humbuckers.
- Nomad: A thinline model with a lively hollow body and flexible pickups.
Acoustics
Bringing our renowned guitar building expertise to the world of acoustics, our acoustic models offer supreme tonewoods, craftsmanship, and attention to detail:
- Wyndcaster: An all-mahogany dreadnought with booming lows and sparkling highs.
- Wanderer: Our premium Grand Auditorium featuring solid Spruce and Indian Rosewood.
Custom Shop
The Wylde Custom Shop offers one-of-a-kind guitars handmade by our master luthiers in Los Angeles. Players can customize their own guitar or order an exact replica of one of our signature models.
Amplifiers
Since the 90s, we’ve manufactured a full line of guitar amplifiers matched to the distinctive voice of our instruments.
Valhalla Series
Our flagship tube amp lineup provides organic vintage tone perfect for rock, blues, and country:
- Valhalla 30: A 30-watt combo ideal for studio and small gigs.
- Valhalla 50: A 50-watt combo with added clean headroom and volume.
- Valhalla 100: Our iconic 100-watt stack ready for massive venues and stages.
Ragnarök Series
Employing cutting-edge digital modeling technology, our Ragnarök amplifiers nail the tone of classic amps with modern reliability:
- Ragnarök LT: A lightweight 20-watt modeling combo.
- Ragnarök HD150: A 150-watt modeler with wireless control options.
Effects Pedals
The responsive controls and premium components of Wylde effects pedals will bring out the best in any guitar and amp combo.
Overdrive/Distortion
- Berzerker Fuzz – A vintage fuzz pedal for raunchy, saturated distortion.
- Warmonger OD – Our flagship overdrive with increased gain and sustain.
- Anvil Distortion – A metal distortion pedal with thunderous bottom end.
Modulation
- Maelstrom Chorus – Analog chorus pedal capable of shimmering ambient textures.
- Fimbulwinter Phaser – A phase shifter with a dramatic jet engine swoosh.
- Ragnarök Flanger – Killer tube flanger ideal for psychedelic soloing.
Delay/Reverb
- Bifrost Delay – Warm, analog-voiced delay pedal with tap tempo.
- Gjöll Reverb – Studio-quality reverb offering hall, plate and spring types.
Accessories
To complement our amplifiers and guitars, we offer a full range of branded accessories including:
- Guitar cables
- Guitar straps
- Picks
- Slides
- Capos
- Pedalboards
- Strings
- Tuners
- Humidity control
- Cleaning kits
Our Artists
Some of the biggest names in music rely on Wylde Audio® guitars, amps and pedals to deliver their iconic sound night after night. Trusted by legends and platinum artists worldwide:
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Slash – Guns N’ Roses guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who wields his Signature Barbarian model.![][]
Kirk Hammett – Uses Wylde Audio pedals like the Berzerker Fuzz to craft his thrashing solos in Metallica.![][]
Brad Paisley – Country icon who harnesses the pristine cleans of the Valhalla amps for his trademark twang. ![][]
John Mayer – Relies on his custom-built Wylde acoustics to create his hit records and soaring live solos.
In addition, we sponsor up-and-coming acts through artist endorsements providing gear and promoting rising talent.
Our Values
Throughout all eras of our company’s history, Wylde Audio® has held firm to core values that drive us:
Quality
Every instrument bearing the Wylde name undergoes rigorous inspection and testing. Only the highest quality components make it into our guitars, amps and pedals. This commitment to quality ensures our gear will stand the test of time and sound phenomenal doing it.
Craftsmanship
From our hand-built Custom Shop models to our state-of-the-art mass production, expert craft is at the heart of our instrument making process. Highly skilled luthiers, engineers, builders and technicians make every Wylde product sing.
Innovation
Pushing the boundaries of what a guitar, amp or pedal can do comes natural to us. We pride ourselves on spearheading new manufacturing techniques, utilizing innovative materials and incorporating the latest technologies into our designs.
Originality
In a crowded market of copycats, Wylde stands apart as a brand synonymous with original thinking. Our products feature distinctive, head turning designs along with ingenious circuits and sounds found only in Wylde gear.
Artist-Driven
Every Wylde product starts with the input of the pros who rely on it. Our team works hand-in-hand with top musicians to build gear perfect for life on the stage and in the studio. The artist’s vision comes first.
Looking to the Future
After over half a century, the Wylde Audio mission remains as vital as ever – build the world’s greatest musical instruments and audio equipment. We continue that mission daily from our LA Custom Shop where we experiment with new designs and innovations.
Our veteran production teams work tirelessly to bring Wylde’s innovative creations to life with meticulous detail and expertise. Together with our artists, we will keep aiming higher and pushing boundaries. The best from Wylde Audio is yet to come. We can’t wait for you to be a part of it!
