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EVH Gear Hypersonic FR-12: The newly launched FRFR speaker packs 1000-watts, is available in black or ivory, and might just be the perfect companion to your amp modeller.

EVH Gear drops the Hypersonic FR-12 FRFR speaker – 1000-watts to get the most from your amp modeller

By Jonathan Horsley published

The Hypersonic FR-12 is equipped with an active 3-band EQ plus high-frequency cut dial, and is available in Ivory or Black

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Blackstar ID:X 50: The new combo from the British amp titan is described as "this is the most natural-sounding" modelling amp on the market.

Blackstar unveils ID-X combos – complete with 6 amp voices, over 35 effects, CabRig and OLED display

By Jonathan Horsley published

Can Blackstar's feature-packed 50W and 100W combos make themselves heard above the competition? There are a lot of features here

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Laney Black Country Customs Tony Iommi TI100: Long-time Laney user Tony Iommi is pictured with his new signature amp, which is limited to 50 units worldwide to mark Black Sabbath's final show at Villa Park.

Laney celebrates Black Sabbath's final show with a limited edition reissue of Tony Iommi's TI100 amp

By Jonathan Horsley published

Originally launched in 2012, the TI100 is a dual-channel 100-watt tube head with footswitchable boosts, lots of gain, lots of crosses. This is an exacting replica, signed by the man himself

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Supro Airwave: the new 1x12 tube combo combines old-school looks and tones with onboard cab sim tech from Two notes Audio Engineering.

Supro teams up with Two Notes for the Airwave, a vintage-voiced 25W tube combo with onboard cab sims

By Jonathan Horsley published

Old-school Supro tube tones, new-school design, the Airwaves makes it effortless to go direct when recording or playing live – and it comes with 12 presets, including one inspired by Jimmy Page

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Best acoustic guitar amp 2025: Amplify your acoustic with a top-rated amp

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Whether you’re practicing, busking, or performing, amplify the finest qualities of your guitar with our selection of acoustic amps

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Line 6 Helix Stadium XL: The new flagship amp modeller and multi-effects unit is a dramatic expansion of the Helix framework with a suite of state-of-the-art features

Line 6 debuts all-new AI tech as it supercharges its amp modelling platform with the Helix Stadium

By Jonathan Horsley published

The Helix Stadium and Stadium XL Floor units feature an 8" touchscreen, a vast range of tone-shaping features – including amp and effects capture – and take Line 6's modelling to new heights

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Laney Lionheart Foundry Supertop

Laney unveils the IR-equipped 120W Supertop head with onboard effects and matching cabs

By Jonathan Horsley published

It's lightweight, high-powered, features LAIR onboard IR tech, modulation and reverb, and is voiced to compete with tube amps

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Kemper MK2 Series

Kemper promises more power, flexibility and effects from refreshed and souped-up Profiler Mk2 series

By Jonathan Horsley published

Kemper revamps its entire Profiler product range with an upgraded processor, adding 7 additional effects blocks, 8-channel USB audio support, improved looper and faster responsiveness

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Joe Bonamassa plays a Guild DE-500 Duane Eddy signature guitar at a Nashville show celebrating Eddy's life. Bonamassa wears a dark blazer embroidered with bright musical notation.

Joe Bonamassa on how to choose the right amp for a gig

By Jonathan Horsley published

The blues superstar reveals what he looks for when sitting in with a band for the night

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Best amp modellers 2025: High-tech tone solutions for all guitarists

By Matt McCracken last updated

Simplify your rig and take your tone anywhere with my pick of the best amp modelling units around

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