{"product_id":"cornford-hurricane-20w-combo","title":"Cornford Hurricane Valve Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand guitar amplifier is in very good condition. Age circa mid 2000s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll checked and tested by our electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCornford Hurricane\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eboutique British amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e that has built a cult reputation for good reason.\u003cstrong\u003e Designed and built in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e , it sits firmly in the modern classic category offering high-gain versatility, exceptional build quality and a distinctly refined British voice that bridges vintage feel with contemporary aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the Hurricane looks relatively understated, but under the hood it’s a serious professional-grade valve amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the Hurricane really stands out is its ability to cover a wide range of gain textures without losing definition. Clean tones are surprisingly open and three-dimensional for a high-gain amp, with a glassy top end and solid low-end foundation. As you increase gain, it transitions smoothly into saturated crunch and singing lead tones, maintaining clarity even under heavier distortion levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many modern high-gain designs that can feel compressed or overly processed, the Hurricane retains a dynamic response. It reacts beautifully to pick attack and guitar volume changes, making it just as comfortable for expressive blues-rock playing as it is for tighter modern rock and metal tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ section is highly interactive, allowing players to shape everything from mid-forward British crunch to scooped, aggressive rhythm tones. The Hurricane produces a big, authoritative sound that feels equally at home on stage or in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild quality is another strong point. Cornford amplifiers were known for their hand-wired-style attention to detail, robust construction and premium components. This is a working musician’s amp through and through, designed to be gigged hard rather than treated as a fragile boutique collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional boutique British build quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide gain range from clean to saturated lead tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely dynamic and responsive to playing style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich harmonic content with excellent note clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong stage and studio performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakes pedals well, especially boosts and delays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCornford Hurricane\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout example of British boutique amplifier design at its peak. It offers a refined yet powerful voice that combines classic valve feel with modern versatility, making it a favourite among players who want high gain without sacrificing dynamics or musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile no longer in production, it remains highly sought after for good reason: it delivers a professional, expressive and deeply musical tone that still holds its own against today’s best boutique and high-end production amplifiers. For players lucky enough to find one, the Hurricane is not just an amp , it’s a long-term keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53950948278615,"sku":"SH HURRICANE","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1982\/1655\/files\/cornfordIMG_2086.jpg?v=1783355727","url":"https:\/\/shop.reidys.com\/products\/cornford-hurricane-20w-combo","provider":"Reidys Home Of Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}