Artistry. Passion. Power.
For guitarists worldwide who demand nothing but the best.
Mezzabarba is an Italian high-end brand dedicated to the design and production of professional guitar amplifiers.
Founded in 1998 in Farnese, on the border of Lazio and Tuscany, Mezzabarba evolved from Masotti Guitar Devices and was founded on a clear vision: to create amplifiers with a bold, distinctive and modern sonic identity. Today, Mezzabarba stands as a global reference point for professional guitarists and tone seekers who demand uncompromising performance.
Every Mezzabarba amplifier is entirely designed and handcrafted in Italy, combining advanced electronic engineering, continuous research and an obsessive attention to detail. Each product is the result of extensive in-house R&D, developed to push beyond conventional standards and re-define what a modern guitar amplifier can be.
The range includes amplifier heads, combo amps, cabinets and guitar solutions engineered to deliver outstanding performance both on stage and in the studio. Premium-grade components, proprietary circuit designs and meticulous construction ensure reliability, power and absolute tonal integrity.
The Mezzabarba sound is not a reproduction — it is a statement. Defined by depth, clarity, dynamics and character, each amplifier is built to respond to the player with precision and personality. The goal is not to follow existing tones, but to create new ones.
Mezzabarba is for musicians who refuse to compromise. For those who seek identity, power and control in every note. More than amplifiers, these are instruments designed to become an essential part of the artist’s voice.
Rooted in Italian craftsmanship and driven by innovation, Mezzabarba represents a relentless pursuit of tone — without limits, without shortcuts, without compromise.
Used by
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Mark Tremonti, George Lynch, Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), John Norum (Europe), Michael Schenker (Scorpions, MSG, Ufo), Justin Derrico (Pink, The Voice), John Nymann (Y&T), Steve Trovato, Doug Rappoport, Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), John Jorgenson (Elton John, The Hellecasters), Eric Steckel, Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails), Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake), Howie Simon (Alcatrazz, J.S. Soto, Winger), Stryper, Marco Sfogli (J. LaBrie, PFM,
Icefish), Giacomo Castellano, Tyler Tomlinson (Morgan Wallen), Ira Black (I Am Morbid, Dokken), Ike Willis (F. Zappa), Mrs. Smith, Jon Conley (Kenny Chesney), Robert Sarzo (Geoff Tate, Hurricane), Brett Garsed, Vinnie Moore (Alice Cooper, UFO), Skin Tyson (Robert Plant), Mitch Perry (MSG, Hollywood Jam), Red Fang, William Stravato and many more.
