Why the Celestion G12T-75 is one of the guitar world’s most divisive speakers By Paul Gough published 23 February 24 This guitar speaker was once the go-to for Marshall amps. Nowadays, it splits opinion, yet it’s deceptively versatile. This is its story...
NAMM 2024: “A true vintage classic based on the first loudspeakers designed specifically for the electric guitar”: Celestion celebrates its 100th anniversary with a speaker that pays homage to its earliest innovations By Matt Owen published 29 January 24 A potential collaboration with Marshall – details of which are set to arrive in Spring – has also been teased
“A backline in your gigbag and a macrocosm of next-level tonal excellence”: Could the Two Notes Opus be the only guitar amp your pedalboard needs? By Matt Owen published 2 November 23 The feature-packed unit takes the Torpedo CAB design to new heights, with an expanded preamp and power amp simulation section and greater connectivity options
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W review By Nick Guppy published 25 July 23 A giant-killing combo that delivers classic 5150 sounds in a compact, affordable package
Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 combo review By Nick Guppy published 29 June 23 An old favorite returns as Bad Cat reboots its trailblazing tube combo with an updated circuit, while preserving the exclusive voices and character of the original
Experience the revamped PRS Sonzera 20, a 20-watt combo that ‘outguns most studio and gig-worthy amps in its class” By Guitar World Staff published 21 April 23 The popular two-channel amp has been refreshed with improved construction techniques, refined voicing and fresh cosmetics
NAMM 2023: Ashdown teams 30W British tube tone with Two Notes cab modeling on the remarkably fully featured MF 484 2.N By Michael Astley-Brown published 14 April 23 The stealthily tricked-out amp head seeks to combine the best of analog and digital worlds with a wealth of smart features – and it can even charge your phone
Harley Benton launches G-Plus guitar cabinet range, featuring some of the cheapest UK Celestion-loaded cabs you can buy By Jackson Maxwell published 1 February 23 Each model in the 16-strong line of cabs features birch plywood construction, and comes wrapped in black tolex with white piping
How the Beatles crafted the guitar and bass tones that forever changed the sound of rock music By Chris Gill published 1 February 23 We chart the evolution of the Fab Four's sound through the key tracks and the gear that made them
Orange unveils the Rockerverb 50 MkIII Combo Neo – and it's almost 20% lighter than the original Rockerverb By Matt Owen published 26 January 23 Thanks to a thinner cabinet design and two lightweight Celestion Creamback 12" speakers, the Neo version of Orange's popular combo weighs in significantly lighter than its predecessor
Marshall celebrates a prominent era in rock ‘n’ roll history with limited-edition “Target 62” SV20C combos By Matt Owen published 23 January 23 Vowing to reach the Plexi promise land at more manageable volume levels, the new-look combos feature the flagship SV20C's spec sheet with a radical cosmetic twist
Best guitar speakers: the 9 best speaker upgrades for your combo amp or cabinet By Simon Fellows last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of the very finest guitar speakers from Celestion, Jensen, Eminence, EV and more
Fender Blues Junior IV review By Paul Riario published 27 September 22 The Blues Junior IV is a markedly improved version of this classic grab-and-go guitar amp
How the advent of speakers using neodymium magnets enabled bigger sounds from lighter cabs By Paul Gough published 26 July 22 The neo kid in town revolutionized cab design, allowing smaller, lighter units to punch above their weight
TC Electronic Impulse IR Loader review By Trevor Curwen last updated 29 June 22 Instant impulse responses for your rig in a super-compact format
How Celestion speakers helped Marshall become ‘the sound of rock’ By Paul Gough published 27 June 22 Zilla Cabs’ Paul Gough explains the pivotal role the British speaker firm played in establishing Marshall as backline of choice for a new generation of rock guitar players
Best guitar cabinets 2024: expand upon your sound with the right cab By Matt McCracken published 17 June 22 Get the true sound of your rig with the best guitar cabs from Marshall, Orange, Fender, and more
NAMM 2022: Vox unveils new, limited-edition Rich Blue AC15 and AC10 guitar amps By Jackson Maxwell published 27 May 22 Same classic sounds in a neat new limited-edition colorway
Joe Bonamassa gives first look at completed signature Fender '48 Dual Professional JB Edition amplifier By Jackson Maxwell published 18 April 22 Two and a half years in the making, the amp closely resembles Leo Fender's original, and boasts 26 watts of power and a pair of 10-inch, Bonamassa signature Celestion speakers
Orange The Guitar Butler review By Nick Guppy published 4 April 22 “Your tone is served,” says Orange as the renowned British amp builder presents a juicy new preamp