Princeton or Otago

[crowbgood1]

Otago - keep it local, we get enough bombardment from USA branding.

Some iconic NZ bands have come from that area as well.

[bigporridgeday]

You could go with Mārama Reverb – more descriptive of the sound

Moon? Also, I do like Maori names but not for this.

'Otago' is a modified version of 'Ōtākou', though – it's a representation of southern Māori pronunciation in which the k is often more like a hard g sound. Some might argue that 'Otago' is technically not reo Māori as the language doesn't have an individual letter g (instead using the digraph ng). But others would argue that's just imposing a standardised system on a language that is not homogenous and that 'Otago' should be considered Māori as the spelling better represents the pronunciation in local dialect. Getting a bit into the weeds here. At the very least, I'd say 'Otago' is not not Māori.

Also, there's an area north of Hobart called Otago, and Otago Streets in Glasgow and Oldham, among others. Presumably they're all somehow connected to Scots/European settlers in Otago proper. So it's not 100% unique – but nothing is, I guess.

[JoeBlow]

I love the Otago name. Much prefer it to the alternative.

[MikeC]

You could go with Mārama Reverb – more descriptive of the sound

Moon? Also, I do like Maori names but not for this.

'Otago' is a modified version of 'Ōtākou', though – it's a representation of southern Māori pronunciation in which the k is often more like a hard g sound. Some might argue that 'Otago' is technically not reo Māori as the language doesn't have an individual letter g (instead using the digraph ng). But others would argue that's just imposing a standardised system on a language is not homogenous and that 'Otago' should be considered Māori as the spelling better represents the pronunciation in local dialect. Getting a bit into the weeds here. At the very least, I'd say 'Otago' is not not Māori.

Also, there's an area north of Hobart called Otago, and Otago Streets in Glasgow and Oldham, among others. Presumably they're all somehow connected to Scots/European settlers in Otago proper. So it's not 100% unique – but nothing is, I guess.

I googled Otago, you must have used AI!

[crowbgood1]

I googled Otago, you must have used AI!

Or maybe a book!

[Rog]

I am unsure if this is a single amp design, or whether you intend it for sale? If its just for you, it's whatever floats your boat. If its intended for sale, then consider the appeal to any prospective buyers. For instance, by anchoring the name to a province, you may alienate people who would prefer not to be associated in that way to a product (would anyone from Auckland or Canterbury be interested?). Alternately, for people who live down that way, it could be a boon. Marketing is a complex issue.

[NZTone.e]

Rog has a very good point. I voted Otago, but then straight away people will think it’s made down there, then will think it somehow represents the sound of Otago or some silly shit…so maybe not?

[jeremyb]

I am unsure if this is a single amp design, or whether you intend it for sale? If its just for you, it's whatever floats your boat. If its intended for sale, then consider the appeal to any prospective buyers. For instance, by anchoring the name to a province, you may alienate people who would prefer not to be associated in that way to a product (would anyone from Auckland or Canterbury be interested?). Alternately, for people who live down that way, it could be a boon. Marketing is a complex issue.

This is true, maybe call it the JAFA 4000 so everyone will love it!

[MikeC]

I googled Otago, you must have used AI!

Or maybe a book!

Huh, what?

[jeremyb]

I think shorten it to '69 PP

Why?

Don't think too hard about it

[StrummersOfThunder]

Get some blue and yellow stripped tolex
Maybe set it on fire too

[sty]

I am unsure if this is a single amp design, or whether you intend it for sale? If its just for you, it's whatever floats your boat. If its intended for sale, then consider the appeal to any prospective buyers. For instance, by anchoring the name to a province, you may alienate people who would prefer not to be associated in that way to a product (would anyone from Auckland or Canterbury be interested?). Alternately, for people who live down that way, it could be a boon. Marketing is a complex issue.

Obviously you want to be careful about using Princeton or a miss-spelling of it and using that font/colour/layout as you'll get hammered for "Passing off" if you look to sell this commercially

[AiRdAd]

Didn't we discuss a while ago about putting your brand name on the faceplate of the amps? have you decided not to do that?

[MikeC]

Didn't we discuss a while ago about putting your brand name on the faceplate of the amps? have you decided not to do that?

It's on the back but I'm gonna get a badge. I'm changing to "Red Beach Amplifier Co." for the brand (thanks Hamish aka Bigporridgeday). And I've decided on "Otago for the amp name" - the majority preferred it and "Princeton" invites too much possible trouble. Thanks to those that provided constructive input and to the others for providing light relief!

[MikeC]

I am unsure if this is a single amp design, or whether you intend it for sale? If its just for you, it's whatever floats your boat. If its intended for sale, then consider the appeal to any prospective buyers. For instance, by anchoring the name to a province, you may alienate people who would prefer not to be associated in that way to a product (would anyone from Auckland or Canterbury be interested?). Alternately, for people who live down that way, it could be a boon. Marketing is a complex issue.

Yes, complex in a sea of opinions but worth getting many points of view. Most everything is valid. I am aiming to sell it but not banking on it making me rich