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Pete Thorn demos his touring pedalboard for classic rock tones
He's using three recent pedal releases too
Orange puts the squeeze on cab design for slimmed-down Rockerverb 50 Mk III Combo Neo that’s 18 per cent lighter than before
Neodymium Celestion Creambacks and a trim Baltic birch cab make for a more portable 2x12 and good news for your back
Can Ola Englund get Dimebag Darrell's Pantera guitar tone on a Spark Mini amp? Let's find out…
The results are impressive and you can download his tone now
Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 2023: top cheap amps for smaller budgets
We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles
Fender's Justin Norvell: "Our commitment right now is full steam in the digital amplifier and effects space"
Interview: We talk to the Executive Vice President Of Fender Products to look ahead and find out why he thinks recording is heading for a "second renaissance"
Boss releases two new Katana guitar modelling amps and a cab
Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana-Artist MkII Head, and Katana Cabinet 212 Waza added to the line
PRS revives its vintage American-flavoured Sonzera 20 1x12 combo amp
"The two-channel design is currently unique to the PRS lineup," says Doug Sewell
Peavey officially announces the return of one of metal’s most iconic high-gain guitar amps as the 6505 II head is launched
The return of the backline stalwart has long been mooted, and it's now officially available for preorder, complete with a revised output transformer
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Latest guitar amps reviews
PRS HDRX 20 Head review
- £799
- €966
- $799
The PRS Hendrix-inspired project continues with a more compact – and affordable – 20-watt head that is bringing Plexi back
Fender Pro Junior IV SE 1x10 combo review
- £399
- €444
- $549
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?
Trace Elliot Elf C110 Combo review
- £509
- €575
- $599
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
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 800S review
- £1099
- $1249
A bass amp head for pros who want a lightweight high-powered head offering the best of both worlds between solid-state and tube
Harley Benton FRFR-112A DSP guitar cab review
- £205
- €225
Unlock the power of your modelling device and more with this affordable active guitar cab
Fender Mustang Micro Headphone Amp review
- £89
- €109
- $119
The ultimate practice solution for guitar players? Possibly. The Mustang Micro is definitely the most portable...
Hartke LX8500 review
- £599
- €452
- $599.99
Backline perennials Hartke's new bass head has a valve-driven preamp, 800 watts and is stacked with features...
Blackstar ID:Core V3 Stereo 40 review
- £185
- €198
- $199
Blackstar's digital practice combo is revoiced, packed with features, and is one of the best around
