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Six Of The Best: Full-sized guitar amp heads

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By Guitarist ( Guitarist ) published 24 May 2012

Bucking the lunchbox trend

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Jackson Ampworks Atlantic 3.0

Jackson Ampworks Atlantic 3.0

The trend of late may be towards mini amps, but sometimes full-on wind-in-the-hair power is the only way to go. Here Guitarist magazine presents its pick of the latest and greatest…

www.jacksonampworks.com

Type: Single-channel 50-watt head with solid-state rectification.

Guitarist said: “One of the best boutique hand-wired guitar amps money can buy.”

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Mesa/Boogie Royal Atlantic RA-100

Mesa/Boogie Royal Atlantic RA-100

www.mesaboogie.com

Type: Two-channel head with solid-state rectification.

Guitarist said: “A seriously well-sorted classic rock amp with excellent clean sounds to boot.”

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Bogner Goldfinger 45

Bogner Goldfinger 45

www.bogneramplification.com

Type: Twin-channel head with valve rectifier.

Guitarist said: “This can easily be the cornerstone of a complex pro-standard rig, or it can work just as well with a simpler set-up.”

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EVH 5150-III 50W

EVH 5150-III 50W

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Type: Three-channel, all-valve 50-watt head.

Guitarist said: “Rock guitarists who hanker after Eddie’s tone, but need a versatile all-round amp into the bargain, should seek this out right away.”

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Orange TH100

Orange TH100

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Type: All-valve two-channel head with switchable output power.

Guitarist said: “A pro-spec amp that’s both simple and tweakable, is loud enough for any stage on earth, but sounds good at sensible levels.”

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Laney LH50

Laney LH50

www.laney.co.uk

Type: 50 watt two-channel head with solid-state rectification.

Guitarist said: “One of the best-sounding amps we’ve ever plugged into, this Laney could change your world if you try one.”

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