
Boss returns to desktop practice amps with the Katana Air Ex – but is the price right?
Five years on from the original Katana Air, what's new?
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Five years on from the original Katana Air, what's new?
Guitarist/vocalists: you're going to be especially interested in this one
"I feel bad for people who are into old things," says the guitarist and vintage collector, but suggests he's not convinced the vintage premium is always worth the difference it makes to your tone
The HT Venue MKIII offers a refresh of Blackstar’s super-popular amp lineup, with a new look, extensive options for direct recording and an all-new customisable reverb
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Statement issued following Victory Amps conflict controversy
The Billy Gibbons Super Fifty-Nine is limited to six units worldwide, is resplendent in custom silver croc covering, with the ZZ Top blues-rock guitar icon’s signature on each one
The PL-20 is the holy grail for Melvins live guitar tone and is the latest product to be added to the resurrected amp brand's lineup, while work continues on the iconic Model T tube head
It's a Spark Mini, so of course it is small yet improbably stacked with features, but each of these 100 amps comes signed by Gilbert and you can download his sounds via five signature presets
Boasting three amps, heaps of effects, cab sim, mic options and the rest, Stringer's guitar plugin suite has everything you need to nail his sound
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Loudspeaker isolation devices are pretty commonplace. Let's size up this sub-bass isolator from t.akustik
Marshall proves it still has it with a modern take on a true vintage icon
Boss has sharpened the blade of the Katana, expanding its feature set and versatility
We take a deep dive into this behemoth of bass from premium audio brand Focal
The French company showcases a power trio
Following last year’s release of the award-winning Dept. 10 valve pedals, Blackstar’s multi-function, paperback-sized new tone machine has arrived to cover any need
The PRS Hendrix-inspired project continues with a more compact – and affordable – 20-watt head that is bringing Plexi back
With its revoiced volume control and its super-cool style, the Pro Junior IV was a winner for Fender's compact tube amps. Can the SE translate those qualities into an entry-level budget-friendly combo?
It is the much-loved Elf bass amp in a 1x10 combo, retaining the same functionality and bringing some next-level portability to the table
A bass amp head for pros who want a lightweight high-powered head offering the best of both worlds between solid-state and tube