<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Guitar-amps ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:05:07 +0000 en <![CDATA[ No rig? No problem – this website lets guitarists design amps and effects tones by text prompt ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/fukkaudio-web-app-guitar-rig-modeller q6RoicB5t2TdoAbVdKVKVj Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:05:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Lyndon was not only a founder, but also a creator and innovator”: UK amp pioneer Lyndon Laney has died, aged 77 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/lyndon-laney-obituary HBjq6LSPZPPWMNGDvdpyzS Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:59:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Own a piece of grunge history”: Could your next amp be Kurt Cobain’s stage-played Fender Twin? Nirvana’s Bleach-era touring backline goes up for sale ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/nirvana-bleach-era-touring-amps-sale rjSs8LPJng9iQr4MfXH2FZ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:08:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This ease of use is rare in such a small practice amp that covers so much tonal ground, and is the reason the Prism-Mini is worth considering as your desktop companion”: Laney Prism-Mini review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/laney-prism-mini-review CPuZPW6uuqQcPYRx5xcwrW Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:41:12 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:24:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Frustrated about the sterile feel of your digital guitar rig? Friends and family commenting on how stiff your playing has been since you went all in with modellers? Victory’s PowerValve 200 has the mojo to restore that tube amp “thump” and feel ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/victory-amps-powervalve-200 b8CbgjSxx4vjrd6k3XTkaV Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:24:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Six highly collectible amplifiers valued at more than most homes are worth”: Looking for the holy grail tube tones of Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, Carlos Santana and Robben Ford? IK Multimedia just put $300,000 of Dumble mojo into a Tonex One mini pedal ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/ik-multimedia-tonex-one-double-special-pedal soh7Xk2ePx24TsW6rw7jnK Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:18:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This might be the most amp-like option out there, and it's certainly convinced me of the benefits of the humble FRFR speaker": Blackstar Artist FR Standard ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/blackstar-artist-fr-standard-review cnPAqXzdTeTyvwaBYtW6XF Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:03:54 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ “For the past 30 years it has been the quintessential backline amplifier on stages and in studios around the world”: Fender celebrates three decades of the Hot Rod Deluxe with a stunning anniversary edition ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/fender-30th-anniversary-hot-rod-deluxe-amp sEnnHsCiJSR2UHYCMG8CTN Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:49:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Independent venues aren’t just part of music history – they’re where the future is written”: Marshall launches membership scheme and pledges percentage of online sales to support grassroots music venues ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-industry/marshall-amps-amplify-membership-scheme-to-support-grassroots-music-venues ZQafmgwN4eLgNf5HNWhGQG Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:48:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Undoubtedly the most versatile lunchbox amp Victory has ever made... High-gain amps rarely come with clean channels this good”: Victory MKX Lunch Box Head review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/victory-mkx-lunchbox-head-review 7GYFTLUTudqjrDT8uPitVg Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:19:53 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Could the Line 6 Helix Stadium Floor be a serious rival to the Quad Cortex? An 8” touchscreen, all-new AI-driven modelling tech and the capability to automate your live show gives it a fighting chance ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/line-6-helix-stadium-floor ccyfNK2j4u2NKNJFzdVshB Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:42:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ “You can have a great amp but if the speaker sucks it won’t sound good”: Sylosis' Josh Middleton on the most important link in your signal chain – and how a remarkable find from Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood helped him nail Andy Sneap’s tone ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/josh-middleton-sylosis-why-guitar-speaker-is-crucial-to-our-tone qxqW7dy4Vxf5vGxFVjKtXk Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:03:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The legendary sound and feel, now reimagined for your DAW or desktop”: Amp modelling titan Fractal Audio unveils its first guitar plugin suite ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/fractal-audio-systems-icons-fullerton-collection-guitar-plugins qAU83j4itBSm3GkktQvKv6 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:19:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Ah man I’m so ready to go broke. When are these launching?” Billie Joe Armstrong debuts signature ‘Dookie’ Marshall amps during Super Bowl LX show ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/billie-joe-armstrong-debuts-signature-dookie-marshall-amps-during-super-bowl-lx-show ot7hFm4GPM3qwgSFduP42k Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:32:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ “40W of stereo sound with studio-grade tone – packed into a travel-ready design”: Mooer Audio’s flagship Intelligent Amp lets you find guitar tones using AI prompts ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/mooer-audio-intelligent-amp-f40i-f40i-li 8BsTcgusvAkagsTJyKQX8j Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:57:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best new guitar gear of NAMM 2026: More effects, more amps, more guitars and more tech than ever ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/the-best-new-guitar-gear-of-namm-2026 2qEYjGWg6pP2pmDWkLbinT Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:45:20 +0000 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:15:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A brand new amp and speaker with AI vocal and instrument separation tech": JBL’s new BandBox makes it easier than ever to craft the perfect backing track ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/a-brand-new-amp-and-speaker-with-ai-vocal-and-instrument-separation-tech-jbls-new-bandbox-makes-it-easier-than-ever-to-craft-the-perfect-backing-track 49yquTEMehgKDJo7fsH8Ki Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:39:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Its sound kicks the ass of amps three times its size”: Slash’s latest Magnatone Lil’ Viper 8-watt combo can go toe-to-toe with the big boys ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/its-sound-kicks-the-ass-of-amps-three-times-its-size-slashs-latest-magnatone-lil-viper-8-watt-combo-can-go-toe-to-toe-with-the-big-boys uj5JjUpB9dAEqDmGRfGk38 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:40:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Our amplifier learns your cabinet’s impedance through controlled sweeps and continues to monitor it in real-time”: Synergy’s Power Amp Machine-Learning tech could be 'revolutionary' ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/our-amplifier-learns-your-cabinets-impedance-through-controlled-sweeps-and-continues-to-monitor-it-in-real-time-synergys-power-amp-machine-learning-tech-could-be-revolutionary 9VJnjzUUSvDBjTfwD7jkan Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:53:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Give the average guitar player the chance to own my live rig. My tone. The tone worth $100,000s”: Billy Corgan and Laney Amplification unveil the ultimate Smashing Pumpkins amp-in-a-box pedal ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/laney-billy-corgan-supergrace-carstens-amp-pedal bPsSa3ctVx3ZhUNNJkqT2B Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:22:02 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:56:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Uncompromising tone whenever inspiration strikes”: Blackstar unveils the Beam Mini – it’s portable, desktop-friendly, and as the first guitar amp to allow players to load Neural Amp Modeller captures, it's a game-changer too ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/uncompromising-tone-whenever-inspiration-strikes-blackstars-portable-desktop-friendly-beam-mini-amp-unveiled-at-namm-2026 9deHn2KNZBVuyQin66HqR7 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:17:03 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:13:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Simple design is its key: just the straight-up, high-voltage voice of a masterfully designed single-channel amp”: Orange Amps rolls out the OR60, a single-channel 60-watt tube powerhouse officially approved by Down/COC’s Pepper Keenan ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/orange-amps-or60-60-watt-all-tube-single-channel-head kDX6Xz58FJUBdPYjcFBafi Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:05:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Victory Amps reimagines the $5k+ MK Overdrive as a compact 50-watt lunchbox head – offering the “heart and soul” of its “ultimate guitar amplifier” at a fraction of the price ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/victory-amps-flagship-mkx-lunchbox-amp zTGWL2fZX222Ckgn7DuUbT Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:12:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The modelling offers sumptuous guitar tones with plenty of variety”: Blackstar Beam Solo review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/the-modelling-offers-sumptuous-guitar-tones-with-plenty-of-variety-blackstar-beam-solo-review 79xNK7Zd6RvhhZZUixDgzK Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If I sit down with a Dumble, the last thing I’m going to do is do any kind of fast techniques”: Mark Tremonti on why he is addicted to Dumble amps ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/mark-tremonti-on-why-he-is-addicted-to-dumble-amps UNBj58XcBB2f7yjYgLcCFB Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ EVH Gear turns its “holy grail” Eddie Van Halen amp Hypersonic with an all-digital 5150III 6L6 modelling combo that weighs a whopping 16kg less than its tube-driven equivalent ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/evh-gear-hypersonic-5150iii-6l6-digital-modelling-combo-amp PQegDcP3FtvGMYuvY8DHeJ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:07:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The ABRAMS100 packs a whallop and it’s perfect for pedals!”: Electro-Harmonix presents 100-watts of serious solid-state power in a compact guitar amp head weighing just 2.5lbs ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/electro-harmonix-abrams100-guitar-amp hA9RgYmwcm58jKxuqneyVN Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:31:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A generational leap in modelling technology”: Neural DSP just gave your Quad Cortex and Nano Cortex an almighty power-up with “one of the largest virtual device expansions in the company’s history” ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/neural-dsp-announces-generational-leap-for-amp-modelling-tech-with-quad-cortex-nano-cortex-system-updates UdGDh5WJieyvPxcysaUpyY Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:39:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Positive Grid is knocking up to 30% off its range of top-rated smart amps and software this Black Friday weekend - including the Spark 2, Spark Mini & Bias X ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/positive-grid-black-friday-sale-2025 ERZsGpKi7jBKRFkUozBKSG Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:35:49 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:45:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I said, ‘Andy, I can you build me an amp? I’ll send you a speaker…’ he built me one of these ODS models, and, to be honest with you, it blew me away”: Joe Bonamassa teams up with Fuchs Audio for a signature amp offering Dumble tone without the price ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/joe-bonamassa-fuchs-audio-jb-ods-signature-tube-amp J7YEU2iLkaCG7TskAArfhe Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:22:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ “For a budget amp, it offers an impressive feature set without costing the earth”: Harley Benton DNAFX AmP20 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/harley-benton-dnafx-amp20-review BYVShDPAGnNJBjrvRcbUba Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:51:58 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We’ve listened to our users… we’re giving them more creative freedom to shape their tone”: Universal Audio gives its UAFX amp modelling and effects pedals an almighty power up, adding MIDI connectivity, improving presets and app integration ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/universal-audio-uafx-2-0-update-free U6gRy7h238mGQiizs7cx5c Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:52:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Practise late at night, rehearse in silence, or warm up on the go – all without losing the soul of your sound”: IK Multimedia unveils the Tonex Plug – is this pocket-sized powerhouse a gamechanger for headphone amps? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/ik-multimedia-tonex-plug-headphones-amp UzVatykoraX3Xy9srosAVm Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:10:20 +0000 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:12:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Its solid quality, punchy tone and surprising amount of headroom might make it a secret weapon for rehearsals, or even gigs”: Blackstar Debut Bass 25 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/blackstar-debut-bass-25-review v5ZsdXkKoMiPpwGSLw97a4 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:06:16 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ "There’s something incredibly satisfying about playing through this amp": Laney Lionheart Foundry Super 60 112 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/laney-lionheart-foundry-super-60-112 VwtJTU85hhLJfv8LwGpGMW Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:51:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It possesses the horsepower to remain clean, even at the loudest volumes, and handles – and delivers – the highest dynamic content from your picking hand”: Mesa/Boogie reissues a cult classic that takes the amp brand back to the beginning ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/mesa-boogie-mark-iicplus-hrg-tube-amp GiXN9DsM33ut3r7Lsxc9gd Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:49:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Designed to deliver versatile, authentic sound for amp modellers and compact amp-simulation pedals”: Line 6 introduces multi-voicing for active guitar speakers as the Powercab CL offers ups the ante for digital rigs ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/line-6-powercab-cl-112-212-guitar-speakers k2FrsK23ZosDYfTqPuThZe Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:14:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ “He wanted all that at an undoable selling price”: Mesa/Boogie founder Randall Smith confirms rumours that it built James Hetfield a signature model – and it combined three iconic amps in one ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/mesa-boogie-founder-randall-smith-confirms-rumours-that-james-hetfield-signature-amp-prototype-was-made csB4sDt2Ljy3mNPSJvnrUR Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:10:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The most immersive, intuitive headphone amp on the market today”: Blackstar Amplification unveils the BEAM SOLO – has the Fender Mustang Micro Plus found a rival? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/blackstar-amplifcation-beam-solo-headphone-amp wDiBgGa8yqkEujNUAtLMde Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:05:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ “For players who employ a twin tube-amp setup for their tones, the Tube Head Switch is indispensable”: Harley Benton rolls out affordable solution for players with two tube amps sharing same speaker cabinet ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/harley-benton-tube-head-switch-amp-switcher-under-usd-100 DFN4edWxQPvoz7m8KVSL85 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:50:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The clean and medium-gain sound is where it truly flexes its sonic muscles": Hotone Pulze Mini Bluetooth Amplifier ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/hotone-pulze-mini-amp-review ZPiF7nuVbzEr6cE4hRciAi Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ With guitar amps starting from just £44, Thomann’s massive Hughes & Kettner sale just made modernizing your rig a lot cheaper ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/thomann-hughes-and-kettner-sale f6io7WQJV9WQAXe9dWca8S Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:21:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The new IR Manager software promises to add extra functionality and sonic scape to this already formidable amp": Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde and IR Manager review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/tonemaster_deluxe_reverb_and_ir_manager JeN3eUdw6DKHq4XhhsLUR7 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:30:15 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If you’re looking for something to use for home practice, then it’s an invaluable tool”: Mooer SD30i Intelligent Amp review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-amps/mooer-sd30i-intelligent-amplifier-review hQxWTwesyBu4Ut7qiXGRni Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:49:08 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Unparalleled amplification for digital guitar rigs”: Laney expands its Devin Townsend and Guthrie Govan-approved FRFR active speaker range with a compact 1x10 250-watter ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/unparalleled-amplification-for-digital-guitar-rigs-laney-expands-its-devin-townsend-and-guthrie-govan-approved-frfr-active-speaker-range-with-a-compact-1x10-250-watter Fyih5ADy5eyBzAXvXU2URH Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I said, ‘Eureka! ...You’ve found that elusive thing, a low-watt amp which reacts perfectly to a guitar”: Sundragon and Jimmy Page team up for the Nymph, a single-watt tube combo for nailing Led Zep tones at home ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/sundragon-jimmy-page-ledzeppelin-single-watt-tube-amp-nymph XRDgaMgzrSBECwS3UNx8qj Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:21:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Experience one of the rarest and most coveted vintage amplifiers ever”: Mesa/Boogie puts ‘Crunch Berries’ on the menu as it releases the holy grail amp used by Metallica ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/mesa-boogie-launches-mark-ii-c-plus-plus-tube-amp-head-limited-edition eL5vvsaPG5zpZPvGF5ecvX Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:06:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Designed for guitarists who need an all-in-one amp for practicing at home, in the studio, or on the go”: Mooer’s F15i Intelligent Amp is a desktop doozie equipped with 55 amp models, 69 effects – and it’s got a touchscreen ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/mooer-audio-intelligent-amp-f15i-li Fi66DonM3Hrurfg6iCqKYS Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:49:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The ultimate companion to Tone Master Pro and the ideal solution for players who use modellers at home or on stage”: EVH Gear drops the Hypersonic FR-12 FRFR speaker – 1000-watts to get the most out of your modeller ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/evh-gear-hypersonic-fr12-frfr-speaker kw9vHBXT7RkKtLWA6vqyDV Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:13:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This is the most natural-sounding modelling amp on the market today”: Blackstar launches next-gen ID-X combos – complete with 6 amp voices, more than 35 effects, CabRig IR tech and an OLED display ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/blackstar-idx-digital-modelling-combos z7dYpy7URQjJsueg56D3wD Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:41:19 +0000