<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Combo-amps ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/combo-amps Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:37:20 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "It made me excited to pick up my acoustic guitar again and again": AER Compact 60/4 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/aer-compact-60-4-review SAJ3fLgC6uTfkRXCTLZ3wb Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:37:20 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:48:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “What happens when you do more with dramatically more?” Quilter Labs unveils The Vamp, a four-wheeled, 200,000-watt guitar amp ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/quilter-labs-the-vamp XYq2hpLiyuKdGEzfG6PF7a Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:49:10 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:53:07 +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[ “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[ “I wandered into a Guitar Center vintage room, plugged it in and it just floored me. People literally started coming in asking what amp I was playing”: Inside Fender’s mission to bring the ’62 Super Amp back from the dead ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/the-resurrection-of-the-fender-62-super-amp By3VU48fnhCHhYJxmAfZwN Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:04:18 +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[ “Exceptional sound quality and an ultra-compact PA for cafés, small-scale events, and personal studios”: The Cube Street Mini is Roland’s most compact portable PA yet – with high-headroom and long battery life galore ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/roland-cube-street-mini-portable-pa vQChvGyQFKYsKbfyM3zxxU Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:32:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It kicks the ass of amps three times its size”: Slash and Magnatone slither into the fray with the Lil’ Viper, a compact but venomous 8-watt combo amp ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/magnatone-slash-lil-viper ZPfn8p6XD2FyXyNWkYdrZJ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:12:55 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:08:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Reimagines the hybrid amp experience for a new generation”: Vox marries old-school amps and modelers by introducing its most advanced iterations of the Valvetronix series yet ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/vox-introduces-the-vt20x-and-vt40x Bokcz4oxJvYJP5KeorgdjT Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:55:23 +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[ “Virtually indistinguishable from the all-tube original”: EVH signals the start of a brave new era with its first digital combo – which promises authentic Eddie Van Halen tube amp tones ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/evh-5150iii-hypersonic-6l6-combo 5DUoCz8ZhXwvB9SanUsscS Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:23:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The worst-kept secret in the amp world”: Joe Bonamassa’s new signature combo has landed – and it’s been built by a renowned disciple of Howard Dumble ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/joe-bonamassa-fuchs-jb-ods-amp-dumble dsqd3ixep8fTvLKoww7fzR Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:41:54 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:43:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’d put it right alongside any of the classic Fender amps. I think it’s earned that right”: 30 years of the Blues Junior – the Fender combo that came, saw and conquered the tube amp market ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/30-years-of-the-fender-blues-junior XdeH4ypbBnUUWfn3am6foZ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:32:13 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:54:09 +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[ “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[ “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[ "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[ “A bold step forward in modern amp design”: Blackstar goes up against Boss and Positive Grid with the ID:X – a next-gen modeling amp with newly developed tech that isn’t afraid of the competition ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/blackstar-id-x qi3bZwkWrV3JJpwXe2UTVU Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:41:40 +0000 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:16:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Greater tonal clarity and definition”: Fender’s Blues Junior is one the most iconic workhorse gigging combos ever made – and now it’s been upgraded for its 30th anniversary ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/fender-blues-junior-iv-30th-anniversary FpHXZp7HNXS5g3q65nStNV Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:18:37 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:51:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Phenomenal tone at any volume”: Fender’s American Vintage ’62 Super revives a “hidden treasure” tube amp that bridged the gap between two legendary combo designs ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/fender-62-super yMMhPkvF4siezXkAZ4Jp87 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:32:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:54:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Bringing together the analog elements that have defined Supro with state-of-the-art cabinet emulation”: Supro’s new Airwaves combo is a 6V6-driven 1x12 with onboard Two Notes tech for vintage-modern versatility ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/supro-airwave NmTtaZ3Ed5s9AiqBL2ZvkC Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:14:23 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:53:06 +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[ “Remove the barrier between you and your music”: Revv collaborates with modern blues hero on new signature amp ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/revv-d25-joey-landreth dCp5TwVygobZVVWorkTDCB Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:28:12 +0000 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:19:20 +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[ “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[ “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[ “A legendary amp in the making”: Orange debuts the O Tone 40 – a “ludicrously loud” solid-state combo that promises to be a dream pedalboard platform ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/orange-o-tone-40 ptJoDt6NunPYHP5NCN5p6Z Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:01:57 +0000 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:45:30 +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[ “The tone fattens up as the amp is pushed into overdrive, and fully cranked up it pumps out deliciously gritty crunch”: In praise of the Champ, Bronco and Vibro Champ – how Fender’s compact tube amps became MVPs in the studio ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/in-praise-of-fender-champ-bronco-vibro-champ d4QR3zFf5PsH9sksLh4kBB Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:11:20 +0000 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:06:45 +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[ “I went to Alexander Dumble’s home and plugged into all his amps. He let me play the first one he ever made”: Orianthi’s new signature Orange is inspired by a visit to the most coveted amp maker of them all ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/orianthi-dumble-inspired-custom-orange-amp mUbDrq2cMNk2G4AbBa6KPM Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:46:34 +0000 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:19:37 +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[ It’s one of the all-time sleeper tube amps – and now there’s $100 off the Peavey Classic 20 at Sweetwater for Black Friday ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/its-one-of-the-all-time-sleeper-tube-amps-and-now-theres-usd100-off-the-peavey-classic-20-at-sweetwater-for-black-friday eKbxtkz266YqGVJyyi2kfP Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:11:34 +0000 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:30:18 +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 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[ “I wanted a portable amp that I could use backstage before a show to warm up with. I like to plug my PRS right into it – there are no pedals required”: Orianthi and Orange team up to create the 20RT, a portable, versatile amp with high-gain tones aplenty ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/orianthi-and-orange-crush-20rt-amp GfA2vazsrWKfkr73ZQzBXa Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:37:15 +0000 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:42:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ “That thing is a little monster; so much tone and feel”: Supro makes a play for the top gig-friendly combo by placing “the iconic Supro sound” into the go-anywhere Montauk ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/supro-montauk-1-x-10 XKCyCMxkxSWwB3sar4cYY3 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:04:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I worked on that crazy Fender Twin and never understood how it made such fabulous noise”: Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Twin Reverb amp, used in the recording of Texas Flood, Bowie sessions and live shows is up for sale... for over $600,000 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/stevie-ray-vaughan-fender-twin-reverb-1967-sale rstmJzkUsExSFL6onQayQn Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:21:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Enough power, oodles of tone, and a super easy lug”: Fishman Loudbox Micro acoustic combo amp review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/enough-power-oodles-of-tone-and-a-super-easy-lug-fishman-loudbox-micro-acoustic-combo-amp-review AirPw9DZTZ4fhaY83A2Yjg Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:34:49 +0000 Mon, 26 May 2025 21:48:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Finely tuned to replicate the rich and warm tones of a tube amp”: Ashdown is so convinced its new budget amp range offers killer tone, it’s literally called it Killer Tone ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ashdown-killer-tone-combo-amps vNkaHLehh2Efd2xYJXBxxN Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:21:02 +0000 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:56:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The ultimate playing experience for any guitarist wanting an easy-to-use amp”: Blackstar looks to raise the benchmark for practice amps with the new feature-packed Debut 30E ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/blackstar-debut-30e-combo-amp Hg8cCdt5Fo8c94wVJbHsFR Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:20:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The special sauce is the Enhance facility, which mimics the input stage of tube amps”: Blackstar Polar 2 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/blackstar-polar-2 jiCeXxcHwgCKNkdv8jCxHc Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:10:00 +0000 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:20:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Randy has completed his time with Gibson as Master Designer and Pioneer of Mesa/Boogie”: Gibson confirms the departure of legendary amp designer and Mesa/Boogie founder Randall Smith ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/gibson-mesa-boogie-randall-smith-exit buapT9av9gs5k6PLgCx4wT Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:50:38 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:21:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ “When you want the sound and versatility of a big amp but don’t want to deal with more volume than you need”: Blackstar HT Series MK III HT-1R, HT-5R and HT-20RH review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/blackstar-ht-series-mk-iii-ht1r-ht5r-and-ht-20rh QFKShfLdRKjSTmaVpez6iK Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:36:53 +0000 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:36:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Lots of thought has gone into this. There’s a learning curve involved, but getting through that and turning this up in a room is a rewarding experience”: Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/boss-katana-artist-gen-3-review i4Z9yXL9vnTsuaAoHHBdBc Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:42:03 +0000 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:37:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s a beautiful amp and it really reflects my eccentric personality”: Orianthi teams up with Orange for the Oriverb ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/orianthi-teams-up-with-orange-on-her-signature-amp-the-oriverb m9VK7tQfrkrCPkEDmRvZLc Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:40:14 +0000 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:49:41 +0000