# Foam Amps The FAMP is a Roadies Dream Come True By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-famp References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/famp-foam-casing-combo-amp-weighs-under-20-pounds/18523/) & [tymguitars.au](http://www.tymguitars.com.au/?page_id=622#FAMP) The life of a roadie is a hard one to say the least. Sure, you get to tour with rockstars all around the country, but your job consists mostly of (I assume) dragging [heavy pieces of equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apo5c) to and from trucks. Well, the life of a roadie may be improved slightly by the FAMP, a [50W foam amp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-snowsky-tiny) that tips the scales at 20 pounds. The FAMP was designed by Tim Brennan of Tym Guitars, who was inspired to create the amp after many nights of wondering how you could make an amp lighter. The end result is the FAMP, which houses a "hand-built preamp and PCB 50W power stage, and 60W, 12-inch speaker" and is reportedly strong enough to stand on and light enough to be lifted by Brennan's 2-year-old. Brennan plans to add to the FAMP family, and is currently designing a 100W foam amp and a 120W and 400W [foam speaker cabinet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-bromley-750). I bet $20 that rockers caught up in the moment will start throwing FAMPs into the crowd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Foam Amps for Musicians:** There is an opportunity to create lightweight and transportable amps for musicians on the go. - **Lightweight Event Equipment:** Creating lightweight equipment for events such as concerts can improve ease of transportation and setup. - **Innovative Materials in Audio Equipment:** Integrating innovative materials such as foam can create new possibilities in designing audio equipment. ### Where This Applies - **Music Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore using innovative materials to make music equipment more portable and lightweight. - **Event Production:** Event production companies can offer lightweight equipment to improve transportation and setup efficiency for their clients. - **Materials Science:** Materials science companies can explore using foam and other innovative materials in the design and manufacturing of audio equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Backpack-Style Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-amplifier.md) - [Minimalist Instrument-Holding Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-guitar-amp.md) - [Portable Connected Musician Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positive-grid-spark-mini.md) - [Miniature Guitar Practice Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-practice-amp.md) - [Road-Friendly Bass Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bass-amplifier.md) - [Style-Conscious Guitar Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amonito-guitar-amplifier.md) - [Palm-Sized Portable Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positive-grid-spark-go.md) - [Multifunctional Jam-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-audio-riff.md) - [Compact Headphone Audio Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katanago.md)