Zeppelin Design Labs

03/28/2026

NEW! Tolex-wrapped cabinet for the Percolator 2W tube amp.
Same great sound—now in a classic, pro-style enclosure.

Ships fully assembled with everything you need to mount your amp—no guesswork, no fuss. 🇺🇸Cabinet is Made in the USA.🇺🇸

We have a limited supply available now...

Bundle and save: https://zeppelindesignlabs.com/products/amps-cabinets/percolator-2w-amp-kit/

Cabinet only: https://zeppelindesignlabs.com/products/amps-cabinets/percolator-amp-black-tolex-head-cabinet/

01/22/2026

We've got our first new batch of the Ready-to-Install VPM-1. Easy install with basic tools...and no more string!

https://zeppelindesignlabs.com/products/pedals/vpm-1-volume-pedal-mod-for-ernie-ball-volume-pedals-ready-to-install/

01/21/2026

Made it to Anaheim!

11/21/2025

Wow! Amazing performance by Postmodern Jukebox last night at the Genesee Theatre! When I saw they were using a Cortado MkIII to mic up their tap board (Demi Remick, dang, amazing!), I decided I had to check them out live.
We got a chance to meet FOH engineer Justin Horton after the show and give him another MkIII, #11000, first of the latest batch coming our of our new shop in Naperville, IL!
If this tour gets anywhere near where you are, do yourself a huge favor and get some tickets. This is a phenomenal show and a great time!

11/09/2025

Very meditative..

11/01/2025

Next batch of Cortado MkIII contact microphones curing! YES, we do make much of our products in the USA and assemble everything in our shop near Chicago, IL USA. It may be impossible to source everything in the US these days, but all the critical bits that make our products truly special are put together and run through quality assurance right here in our space.

10/24/2025

Use "SPOOKYNOISES" for a limited "Buy 2, Get 1" deal on the Noisette. Our very spooky optical theramin kit!

https://zeppelindesignlabs.com/products/synths-controllers/noisette-optical-theremin/

https://youtu.be/RVDM8XjI2g4?si=BN-sLluhBfSeOHLs

10/20/2025

Not sure how I missed this one...Kale does it again!
https://zeppelindesignlabs.com/products/synths-controllers/noisette-optical-theremin/

I've built a few kits from in the past and decided to try their latest offering, the Noisette. This particular kit allows you to build a DIY ...

10/18/2025

Nate the Intern sorting JFETs for the next batch of Cortado MkIIIs! Part of the "secret sauce" that makes these mics so quiet and perform so well.

10/11/2025

Hey you guys! We've got a few things new in the works, but in the meantime, we've just launched our updated website. Should make it easier to find your favorite Zeppelin kits and products.
Keep an eye on this space and be sure to sign up for our newsletter for some upcoming new product announcements!

https://zeppelindesignlabs.com

Keep on making!

09/15/2025

Just got this from a customer who built this Percolator as a gift for his brother's birthday. DIG that cool metal grill!

What do y'all think????

https://zeppelindesignlabs.com/product/percolator-2w-amp-kit/