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The amp wizards who shaped the technology we use today, and gave the world great guitar tone
The designs and innovations created by Reinhold Bogner, Paul Rivera, Michael Soldano, and Jose Arredondo have shaped the amps of today, and continue to shape the amps of tomorrow
Joe Perry gives us a decade-by-decade guide to the amps behind his Aerosmith tone
Is Joe Perry a Marshall guy, Fender guy, boutique guy, pedal amp guy? Answer: he’s all of the above
The ultimate guide to guitar amps: from vintage vacuum tubes to modeling marvels
Everything you need to know about the tech, tones, and tools that define your sound
10 sleeper guitar amps that deserve legendary status
From overlooked British combos to U.S. workhorses, these may not have the Plexi's prestige, but they deliver world-class tone for players willing to look beyond the obvious
How the Diezel VH4 conquered metal, won fans in Metallica, Tool and Muse – and impressed John Fogerty too
Launched in ’92, the almighty four-channel beast completed a banner year for the high-gain tube amp
How an ’80s session guitar icon accidentally ended up with the ultimate Prince amp
Eddie Martinez was looking for a backup, and a certain Mesa/Boogie caught his eye. Little did he know, it would turn out to be a legendary gear treasure
The holy grail of tone – three amps that built the sound of recorded guitar
From shimmering cleans to full throttle roar, these three classic amplifiers helped shape the sound of modern music and still define what great guitar tone means today
How Butch Walker’s ear for killer tone took him on a journey from obscurity to in-demand producer
From Taylor Swift to Green Day, he’s worked with the world’s biggest stars, and still managed to make 16 of his own records – and, now, his own signature amp with Divided by 13
Misha Mansoor has a ton of amps. But one new design has blown him away
The Periphery tonesmith uses digital and analog gear in the studio, and one tube head in particular has knocked his socks off
How to dial in any guitar amp and find your sound
Great tone doesn’t need a guitar tech and a stadium rig. Here’s how you can get the most out of your amp in any situation...
Joe Bonamassa names his go-to studio amp – which he bought from Steven Seagal
The 1950s combo “roars” in the studio despite its compact size
Ashdown pairs the classic, sought-after valve tone with modern flexibility in its SX guitar amp line
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The British amp firm continues to double down on its promise of optimal tone at an accessible price point with its SX range
Orange redefines modern tube amps with the OR60, a single-channel, easy-to-use amp head with serious muscle
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Rather than revisiting past designs or leaning on nostalgia, Orange's new offering, the OR60, offers flexibility without sacrificing the core tone and identity
Josh Homme’s first guitar amp wasn’t even a guitar amp
It was a choice that set the tone for a career full of left-field gear picks
Laney is leading the way for FRFR speakers in 2026 – and its LFR lineup sets a new standard for amp modeler users
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Laney’s LFR range injects digital rigs with the feel and response that comes with playing through an actual guitar amp – with plenty of pro features to boot
