<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Desktop-amps ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/desktop-amps 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[ “A complete, compact desktop solution”: Blackstar launches the Beam Mini – the world’s first amplifier to natively support Neural Amp Modeling ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/desktop-amps/blackstar-beam-mini aiWyRVhxHuMJg7mfF6akTm Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:22:49 +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[ “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[ A guitar amp with a touchscreen? Mooer’s $190 F15i looks to set a new benchmark for desktop modeling amps – and promises to “redefine portable guitar practice” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/desktop-amps/mooer-f15i ygfWaWXhsdnoVKsqLc5xEn Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:08:29 +0000 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:12:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Presets based on some of the world’s most iconic guitar amps”: Vintage squares up to Positive Grid and Boss with its Retro desktop modeling amp range – which starts at less than $150 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/vintage-retro-amp-modelers xbEYnmmJHcmgBy4J2zu83m Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:24:28 +0000 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:11:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Think you can’t afford a Fender amp this Black Friday? You can snag one for $29 if you act now ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/desktop-amps/fender-mini-deluxe-amp-black-friday-2024-deals 52JWDaN2DgyVqaEifZzxp5 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:02:41 +0000 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:08:16 +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[ “Punch and power in a flyweight build”: Boss goes head-to-head with Positive Grid with the $149 Katana-Mini X – one of the firm’s most portable practice amps yet ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/desktop-amps/boss-katana-mini-x rLtiMhmhPyaEkCnpLot798 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:34:47 +0000 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:59:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Tabletop titans”: Harley Benton introduces the $42 JAMster amp – one of the most affordable desktop amps to hit the market yet ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/desktop-amps/harley-benton-jamster-series 47yXsr2bQatrQJ4qyfK5z8 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:30:51 +0000 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:54:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ “As familiar and enjoyable as your favorite pedals”: Fractal unveils the VP4 – an effects-only 'virtual pedalboard' launched to take on the Line 6 HX Effects ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fractal-vp4 yuzrgNQcNtuAB37RQXnYqb Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:20:59 +0000 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:56:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I am so in love with it, they asked, ‘You wanna sprinkle a little Vai fairy dust on it?’” Steve Vai and Positive Grid have launched a signature Spark Mini inspired by his five-neck Hydra guitar – and it’s got four Vai-designed presets ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/positive-grid-steve-vai-spark-mini RxGXjbuzrZKmVQfdJgjv2K Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:30:41 +0000 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:47:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Positive Grid Spark 1 vs Spark 2: which one should you choose? ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/positive-grid-spark-1-vs-spark-2 p49B7dkqwbh2aWmxwti6Tc Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:43:26 +0000 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:09:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Spark 2 is like taking Madison Square Garden wherever you go”: Positive Grid is launching its groundbreaking Spark 2 desktop amp with a live premiere event featuring Nuno Bettencourt and Periphery's Jake Bowen – watch now ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/positive-grid-spark-2-live-premiere-event wJ7ZP3Q3vzaJxKi69MY2rC Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:54:57 +0000 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:41:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of our favorite practice amps is 10% off and there's free shipping on everything in Positive Grid’s massive guitar month sale ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/positive-grid-guitar-month-sale hhoC9VwDjJD7MVj3TChFXY Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:25:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A desktop amp that crosses over into serious recording, rehearsals and more”: Boss Katana Air EX review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/boss-katana-air-ex s2sHpnpoPpkkSHV9syELB5 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:07:47 +0000 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:33:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Laney expands its IRONHEART range with three Black Country Customs tube amps and a matching plugin – which epitomize power, versatility, and uncompromising tone ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/laney-ironheart-tube-amps-matching-plugin gY2gNN5YhjPdgQevgxXx8N Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:03:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Discounts on Yamaha's excellent THRII desktop amps are super rare, but Amazon just started slashing prices across the range for Black Friday ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/yamaha-thr-black-friday-deal S55T7VgVGG48edx9WVJR7M Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:14 +0000 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:27:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Positive Grid just casually launched a new Spark Go colorway the day before Black Friday – and it's on sale! ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/positive-grid-spark-go-pearl-black-friday-deal qiqtzL6fxihD5Z5UdQJi43 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:58:36 +0000 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:17:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A significant leap forward in sonic performance and flexibility for guitarists of all styles”: Bad Cat finally launches the Jet Black – the guitar amp at the heart of Tosin Abasi’s new rig ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/bad-cat-jet-black i9xJPdMDEbG8RkzJBSWsnU Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:28:39 +0000 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:57:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Boss stakes its claim for the biggest-sounding desktop amp yet as the wireless Katana-Air gets an overhaul ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/boss-katana-air-ex-announcement ysqYgd7N4Wot8oqS2cFamA Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:24:39 +0000 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:06:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Celebrate Father’s Day with irresistible free gifts and money off Positive Grid’s Spark amps and BIAS software ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/positive-grid-fathers-day-deals nfoeJpqV4EvBfwuHNJY8pZ Mon, 29 May 2023 14:20:50 +0000 Mon, 29 May 2023 14:25:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Browne Amplification The Fixer and The Carbon review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/browne-amplification-the-fixer-and-the-carbon-review GujRfaoQ7Yy5Hb8J66NW3b Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:48:41 +0000 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:51:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fender Mustang LT40S review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/fender-mustang-lt40s-review bnmDzvtrebe8zvoZJPhuXY Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:47:46 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:21:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Boss Dual Cube LX review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/boss-dual-cube-lx-review CvD6CRVHiEatX3KiVYx2en Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:25:47 +0000 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:41:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Positive Grid OMNYSS review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/positive-grid-omnyss-review BUYRmwAoUhnM5tZEmpxRJf Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:50:22 +0000 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:24:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every guitarist needs a practice amp – and now's the time to get yours with these mouth-watering Cyber Monday deals ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/best-practice-amp-deals-cyber-monday-2022 nh7yiBa8hvAKxmK2a6niUP Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:37:32 +0000 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:41:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Laney radically reinvents its revered Supergroup tube amp with the Two Notes Torpedo-equipped LA-Studio ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/laney-la-studio-supergroup TXc6CDmQfXhVKRZyURCmLH Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:09:31 +0000 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:22:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Right now is your last chance to get $100 off the outstanding Positive Grid Mini and Spark Control ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/right-now-is-your-last-chance-to-get-dollar100-off-the-outstanding-positive-grid-mini-and-spark-control kurmjXV9ATuWsZwQg3JC3i Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:35:27 +0000 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:56:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save up to $120 on the Positive Grid Spark, amp bundles and Bias Software this Memorial Day ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/save-up-to-dollar120-on-the-positive-grid-spark-amp-bundles-and-bias-software-this-memorial-day aZeHRjoVVoLCDR4B7j9CCU Mon, 30 May 2022 15:22:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save up to £46 off the Positive Grid Spark Pearl and bag bundle at Amazon UK for a very limited time ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/save-up-to-pound46-off-the-positive-grid-spark-pearl-and-bag-bundle-at-amazon-uk-for-a-very-limited-time oRZi22MeRytVrM6QXGmcig Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:14:19 +0000 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fender expands its most affordable line of guitar amps with new Frontman 20G model ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-frontman-20g tHqwDGpu2qEx3kY2sntzw4 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:35:51 +0000 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:56:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Positive Grid Experience Jimi Hendrix for Spark review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/positive-grid-experience-jimi-hendrix-for-spark-review 7SjRpB4EHBSu2s3XeDUvUQ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:02:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Positive Grid's Spark amp is an ideal last-minute Christmas gift idea for guitar players - save up to $160 on bundles ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/positive-grids-spark-amp-is-an-ideal-last-minute-christmas-gift-idea-for-guitar-players-save-up-to-dollar160-on-bundles TmHVUwKbfZbixbqBccFs4g Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:05:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha THR30II Wireless review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/yamaha-thr30ii-wireless-review fMggT6F5LgStc6yASqdQu5 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:36:38 +0000 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:44:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vox Adio Air GT review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/vox-adio-air-gt-review meEgvVuAcPtXoL7SyCaVTB Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:36:36 +0000 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:00:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does Jared like the Positive Grid Spark? ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/does-jared-like-the-positive-grid-spark fa693zbPgwuMmuE7TFYyvG Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:21:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Harley Benton launches $79, Bluetooth-enabled practice amp, the TableAmp V2 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/harley-benton-launches-dollar79-bluetooth-enabled-practice-amp-the-tableamp-v2 adhGVKvethSFppL8Kc9G4K Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:18:59 +0000 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:19:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Harley Benton launches the Airborne Go, a $140, feature-packed desktop amp with built-in guitar wireless system ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/harley-benton-launches-the-airborne-go-a-dollar140-feature-packed-desktop-amp-with-built-in-guitar-wireless-system hxzQcFHGvuMc6cZpxH9fxe Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:40:12 +0000 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:41:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fender releases feature-packed pocket-sized guitar amp, the Mustang Micro ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-releases-feature-packed-pocket-sized-guitar-amp-the-mustang-micro 6bKiueyNgKQwUGKHQvxBnd Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:47:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ The history of the Fender 'Tweed' Deluxe – the definitive tweed amp beloved by Neil Young, Scotty Moore and Don Felder ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/classic-gear-fender-tweed-deluxe fzoSbTwKBgK6bLjBrNg6Dg Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:02:04 +0000 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:04:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Witness the Positive Grid Spark nail five of rock’s most iconic amp tones ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/witness-the-positive-grid-spark-nail-five-of-rocks-most-iconic-amp-tones Y3Dkbe8VyYPaq7BpCNjVzA Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:25:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Positive Grid Spark review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/positive-grid-spark-review Rc9r5H9yxTMA2Re8xoBLyk Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:51:01 +0000 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:22:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ What’s the deal? Positive Grid sells 100,000 Spark amps ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/whats-the-deal-positive-grid-sells-100000-spark-amps ymt6FACMWYSfwow3JrVmzM Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:33:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Desktop amps go boutique with the launch of Bad Cat’s tube-driven Paw ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/desktop-amps-go-boutique-with-the-launch-of-bad-cats-tube-driven-paw 6VbyKRpWXGp3RC2v6cVw9e Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:25:18 +0000 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:26:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Orange Terror Stamp review ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/orange-terror-stamp-review NSyb7MjDsmbthePMtWmBGJ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:32:59 +0000 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:23:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Buy a Positive Grid Spark amp or BIAS software pack in May and support musicians affected by coronavirus ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/buy-a-positive-grid-spark-amp-or-bias-software-pack-in-may-and-support-musicians-affected-by-coronavirus Kv2egYUsTBXx6WdMq3zLnS Thu, 07 May 2020 18:13:31 +0000 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:57:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Review: One Control's BJF-S66 offers amazing portability with the tone, volume output and features of amps many times its size ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/review-one-controls-bjf-s66-offers-amazing-portability-with-the-tone-volume-output-and-features-of-amps-many-times-its-size c3FJKNeuiRKf57y9GSEss9 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:09:34 +0000 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:17:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2020 video: Get an exclusive look at the innovative Positive Grid Spark ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/namm-2020-video-get-an-exclusive-look-at-the-innovative-positive-grid-spark 4iJeXgHBiWhopYeCRMJ847 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 19:02:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cutting-edge digital guitar amps - review round-up ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/cutting-edge-digital-guitar-amps-review-round-up uWzcbgyKBq99jPcnbU6MrY Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:13:01 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:15:03 +0000