The story of the Scholz Sugarcone speaker began in the late 1990s, when George Scholz, a gifted engineer, met legendary amplifier builder Harry Joyce. Joyce, famous for his meticulous, military-grade amplifiers known for delivering pristine, high-headroom clean tones, was looking for a speaker that could match his amplifiers’ precision and power. Together, Scholz and Joyce set out to create a speaker that would not only complement Joyce’s amps but also improve upon the classic British speaker sound, known for its clarity, projection, and reliability.

Their collaboration led to the release of the Sugarcone speaker in the early 2000s. With its distinctive 2" voice coil, the Sugarcone was engineered for exceptional durability and tonal clarity. It quickly earned a reputation for delivering clean, detailed sound with impressive projection. Musicians admired its ability to retain clarity and punch at any volume level, making it a top choice for both live performances and studio recordings.

The Sugarcone's production flourished for over a decade until it came to an abrupt halt in 2012 when the company responsible for manufacturing it went out of business. Despite the sudden end to production, the demand for the Sugarcone remained strong, and George Scholz spent years searching for a way to bring it back. Numerous attempts to reproduce the speaker were made, but none were able to meet the high standards of the original.

After years of relentless effort, a breakthrough finally came when George discovered a high-quality assembly facility capable of faithfully reproducing the Sugarcone with the precision and craftsmanship it demanded. The new production line has not only brought the Sugarcone back to life but has also led to improvements in its design. The latest version of the Sugarcone maintains the same authentic British sound that made it famous, while benefiting from modern manufacturing techniques, ensuring better consistency, durability, and performance.

In 2017, as high-gain amplifiers began gaining popularity, the new Sugarcone line was refined to excel in both clean and high-gain environments. Whether delivering the rich, clean tones it was originally known for or handling the demands of modern high-gain applications, the Sugarcone remains a versatile and trusted speaker.

Today, the Sugarcone is once again available to musicians worldwide, embodying the same dedication to quality and tonal excellence that defined its initial release. While it is an authentic reproduction of the original, this latest iteration reflects years of innovation and fine-tuning, offering a speaker that is as good, if not better, than the original. The return of the Sugarcone is not just a revival of a legendary speaker but a continuation of its legacy, designed to meet the needs of today's musicians without sacrificing the craftsmanship that made it an icon.