<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Amps Reviews ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:19:51 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “It can get loud enough to annoy my partner, which is good enough for home use”: Laney Prism-Mini review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/desktop-amps/laney-prism-mini-review UB2RnvrvJw94xvUQhbWHPC Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:19:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s the same, loud, high headroom amp but with a more open-sounding clean tone that boasts a little extra life”: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/fender-hot-rod-deluxe-30th-anniversary-review xahnpyPjK4RVeA9WALpwsU Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:02:59 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:55:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s clearly had a lot of thought put into making it as flexible and useful as possible”: Laney Black Country Customs Nathan East Digbeth DB-EAST review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-amps/laney-bcc-nathan-east-digbeth-db-east-review KxDrn4aD9hcwxToXFwmLk Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:22:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Will appeal to high-gain players without unlimited budgets”: Victory MKX Lunch Box Head review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-amp-heads/victory-mkx-lunch-box-head-review GwLCS694Ezeh9Dpexu2qC4 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:16:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A cost-effective way of accurately amplifying your modeled tone, which is exactly what many guitar players need”: Blackstar Artist FR Special review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/blackstar-artist-fr-special-review cX26AzhjxVKDFZcaG63aah Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:19 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It may not have the same EQ options as other FRFRs, but the Laney LFR-110 amplifies your digital tone in a way that will easily get you heard on stage”: Laney LFR-110 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/laney-lfr-110-review 7hHrKSHZPLMj9TEkPQfw7Z Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:19:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “In a world where streaming is king and few people own the music they listen to, the BandBox Solo’s ability to conduct stem separation from a Bluetooth source is incredibly useful”: JBL BandBox Solo review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/jbl-bandbox-solo-review J7tVs6QMNbtTBtsPJXZ8Kh Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:10:45 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:53:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Its tonal quality is a match for boutique offerings from smaller high-end manufacturers”: PRS DGT 15 Combo review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/prs-dgt-15-combo-review 9tzTeCPdYFUCipXHWPnBxA Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:54:53 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:22:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Delivers surprisingly good amp models and one of the best AI practice tools I’ve ever used”: JBL BandBox Trio review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/jbl-bandbox-trio-review HEUiFa3NbkdxxsvzBADE2E Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:34:26 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:29:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leo Fender’s favorite amp, recreated? Fender ’62 Super Amp review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitars/fender-62-super-amp-review eyafziyCrRqVJYPhHk2zLY Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:32:14 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:46:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Making digital modeling a more viable option for those who miss the sound and feel of a real amp”: Line 6 Powercab CL 112 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/line-6-powercab-cl-112-review Zs6yGxd8gFbaKyNTpf6ddD Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:28:19 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:18:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “All the grin-inducing firepower of the full-flight 5150 in a stripped-down model”: EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W EL34 Head review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-amp-heads/evh-gear-5150-iconic-series-15w-head-review nEGcDJByxg6ka9zEJjKpr8 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:10:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:45:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I doubt Orange could have made this unit any simpler or more reliable": Orange Valve Tester MKII review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/orange-valve-tester-mkii-review Ejt3j8BZHHMkuZhFxoKyHE Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:41:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “One of the best-sounding headphone amps for guitar I’ve had my hands on”: Blackstar Beam Solo review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/headphone-amps/blackstar-beam-solo-review hi6SfK66v3SvAug2PQGJgN Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:20:13 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:50:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A tighter, louder and gutsier tone from an already stellar-sounding amp”: Bad Cat Mod Shop Black Cat 30 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitars/bad-cat-mod-shop-black-cat-30-review YF9qKgSesuuyd7wpKNRU9h Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:10:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:12:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Can absolutely replace going the traditional route of a practice amp”: Positive Grid Spark Neo Core review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/headphone-amps/positive-grid-spark-neo-core-review tjp7dq58FvwXAyyqGbTmNE Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:53 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:47:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The standard-bearer against which to judge all small combo amps”: Fender Blues Junior IV 30th Anniversary review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/fender-blues-junior-iv-30th-anniversary-review 9QNb8cFf5h73WRcCkM5cV9 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:27:21 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:27:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Adding a few tweaks to the winning formula… The perfect pedal platforms": Victory V40 The Duchess MK II Deluxe Combo and Lunch Box head review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/victory-the-duchess-mark-ii-review tH8gvqRe2pBznDsppjLtSi Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:09:15 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:18:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A new benchmark for heavy guitar sounds at a relatively accessible price point”: Blackstar DA100 Ruby review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/blackstar-amplification-da100-ruby-review NoGtjpvCbH3kuPmUv8jWfY Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:49:04 +0000 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:02:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Though this 15W combo is technically advertised as a practice amp, it can churn out some serious sonic damage”: EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15-watt 1x10 Combo review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/evh-gear-5150-iconic-15w-combo-review YLr9DYXG2Hkp8wLTjfiWkC Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:33:44 +0000 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:02:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “As long as onboard IRs aren’t needed, this Swiss Army knife for amp connectivity is simply the best in its class”: Two Notes Torpedo Reload II review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/two-notes-torpedo-reload-ii-review Bqh62BXnNDfEfQpwwnSzMG Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:26:00 +0000 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:19:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A Katana killer? The jury’s still out, but one thing’s for sure – this is a great addition to the ID range”: Blackstar ID:X 50 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/blackstar-idx-50-review jEpEtyDARSa5o49ywdQ62T Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:33:57 +0000 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:12:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Impressive value for guitarists seeking rich clean/overdrive tones and timeless distortion tones”: PRS Archon Classic Head review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-amp-heads/prs-archon-classic-head-review 9mBLZz7zT6SPxVMxksV7dM Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:25:00 +0000 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:49:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ "As a recording utility to help a part cut, or a way to get you a little closer to the QOTSA sound, it’s mission accomplished": Peavey Joshua Homme Decade Too amp review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/peavey-joshua-homme-decade-too-amp-review PdqvUsdNNNUjf2G5itsHKT Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:09:27 +0000 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:30:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If you’re a beginner looking for a bedroom amp, then this can cover any style of playing you can throw at it”: Mooer SD10i Intelligent Amp review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/mooer-audio-sd10i-intelligent-amp-review UC5DaQuhSDbotx4Fxhob3j Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:52:20 +0000 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:34:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Every bit of that legendary sound is ready and waiting to be coaxed out of these amps”: Vox AC30X, AC15X and AC4 Hand-Wired review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/vox-ac30x-ac15x-ac4-handwired-review ePMtKNAj8xB6JgKwKELQJm Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:55:06 +0000 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:25:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Itmightbe the smallest of the small, butit’saGoliath in sound”: On-Stage Travel Guitar Amplifier review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/on-stage-travel-guitar-amplifier V3tBPxGpdLUMGrFaephzW9 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:31:04 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:59:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Even after four decades of high-gain amp design evolution, the Mark IIC+’s distortion tonesstill remain the gold standard”: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-amp-heads/mesa-boogie-mark-ii-c-plus-review 2UYr7bKbktfL6Z7ytsMe8K Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:04:15 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:50:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If you seek complete Vox-style satisfaction without shortcomings or compromises, the Era 30 comprehensively delivers on all fronts”: Bad Cat Era 30 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-amp-heads/bad-cat-era-30-review h42pF5jSVwj3eMBC3V9Y7E Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:42:16 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:50:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Brings the sound of the gods down to the volume-restricted reality of us mere mortals”: Marshall 1959 Modified and JCM800 Modified review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-amp-heads/marshall-1959-modified-and-jcm800-modified-review Hsdw3vpFrNXDW9V4ML6er8 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:58:44 +0000 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:07:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Engaging the pedal transformed my previously thin and uninspiring tone into a beautifully fat, warm, and full-bodied sound": Audio Sprockets ToneDexter II review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/acoustic-amps/audio-sprockets-tonedexter-ii-review RvAEvRoXApaVuk8eBVj2BF Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:32:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “For the price, it’s pretty much unbeatable”: Harley Benton JAMster Guitar review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/harley-benton-jamster-guitar-review RCjTgiDcfEwi8jHPTZsyek Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:21:12 +0000 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:31:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This seems like the missing link for anyone who uses an amp modeler at home": HeadRush FRFR-Go speaker cab review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/speaker-cabinets/headrush-frfr-go-speaker-cab-review VXEX4RUdF4c7bq2W75KZjN Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:15:32 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I'm not about to proclaim this to be the death of tube amps, but it does help an already good modeling tone get that little bit closer in terms of feel": IK Multimedia Tonex Cab review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/speaker-cabinets/ik-multimedia-tonex-cab-review EBKuXkoDwaBLNuEF5WocmX Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:19:23 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:09:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It can give you pristine cleans, crunchy classic rock, slapback slathered blues, and even modern metal”: Blackstar Fly 3 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/blackstar-fly-3-review FS7HS6gCkoaRynHMQFp66A Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:29:15 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:48:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Delivers uber-satisfying edge of breakup tube saturation that won’t annoy your neighbors”: Marshall DSL1CR review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/marshall-dsl1cr-review 4fUjN6QFdhQByFHCiyZMZA Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:42:08 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:06:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This combo could be a contender for the loudest, smallest amp… and it held its own against our loud rhythm section”: Orange O Tone 40 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/orange-o-tone-40-review xkeQKJ9Q62pHoB2pKWHFyC Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:04:29 +0000 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:18:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It might not be the ‘Marshall sound’ your grandad loves, but for those who revere the harder-edged sound Marshall brought us in the ’90s, it hits the spot”: Marshall Studio 900 head and combo review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/marshall-studio-900-head-and-combo-review aDZisgNzn6WDKSxb8tSSSY Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:53:54 +0000 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:08:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “In many ways, this amp is far more versatile than its tube counterpart”: Fender Tone Master ’59 Bassman review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/fender-tone-master-59-bassman-review 7dLWUxstAv6VmFq3w3GckW Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:59:23 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:21:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It sounds good; you’re not getting superb clarity or a broad, rich frequency range – you get the sound of your guitar’s pickup amplified": Harley Benton TableAmp V2 Bluetooth review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/harley-benton-tableamp-v2-bluetooth-amp-review mvmvqrQPgFyJuh2KFyGTPX Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:31:39 +0000 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:33:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The tone these amps produce is classic Orange": Orange Baby 100 Series review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/orange-baby-100-series-tour-baby-gain-baby-dual-baby-review SHoPTfmysxxwGpEjXRCSqh Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:06:00 +0000 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:33:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Grants you access to serious guitar tones, crystal-clear vocals, and bags of volume, all in a lightweight, portable package": Positive Grid Spark Edge review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/positive-grid-spark-edge-review ixzqipKRA5ZntCkLrguMcC Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:06:14 +0000 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:04:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ “One of Supro’s finest combo offerings thus far”: Supro Black Magick Reverb TB review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/supro-black-magick-reverb-tb-review br28bGnoHjuwZi6nwewX3B Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:53:17 +0000 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:39:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ "If you’re looking for a no-nonsense giggable tube head that covers a lot of ground, there isn’t much that beats the Dual Terror at this price point": Orange Dual Terror review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/orange-dual-terror-review BvmHxF8F7RFYjKmCPQiton Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:17:43 +0000 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:30:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Could this be the most impressive tube amp under $700? For simpler needs, we definitely think it’s up there”: Blackstar TV-10 B combo amp review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/blackstar-tv-10-b-combo-amp-review 3AunRKdW37wnhEsG9xKkhb Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:12:39 +0000 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:43:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Goes above and beyond in providing a well thought-out and comprehensive configuration of gig-worthy, pro features”: Peavey Invective .112 combo review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/peavey-invective-112-combo-review 644p3bMbHJEpwGYHuFHWAK Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:07:57 +0000 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:13:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This is an upgrade in every sense": Boss Katana-Mini X guitar amplifier review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/boss-katana-mini-x-guitar-amplifier-review rxtYndrQyozam4fvUKLkBX Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:44:08 +0000 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:32:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This amp easily turned in a convincing Van Halen ‘brown’ sound, a feat many would assume out of range for an affordable solid-state combo”: Laney LFSUPER60-112 Combo review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/laney-lionheart-foundry-lfsuper60-112-combo-review qWfg8X4STMXHiopm4nczFj Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:30:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A masterclass in versatility, seamlessly bridging the gap between practice and performance”: Boss Katana Head Gen 3 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-amp-heads/boss-katana-head-gen-3-review yCmZyMQH6DiZuFfbxa6CRF Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:17:52 +0000 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:41:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Each guitar sounded stunningly warm, natural and lush…like putting your ear in front of the guitar’s soundhole, only much louder”: Circa ’74 150-10 Acoustic/Vocal amplifier review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/circa-74-av150-10-acoustic-guitar-amp hzXzycPTsCrhZgoURqNUyb Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:12:04 +0000 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:55:52 +0000