Guitar Amps

"Engaging the pedal transformed my previously thin and uninspiring tone into a beautifully fat, warm, and full-bodied sound": Audio Sprockets ToneDexter II review

By Daryl Robertson Published 3 June 25

The Guild 300 Series brings the sound, prized by everyone from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Paul Simon and Eric Clapton to a $299 acoustic

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By Guitar World Published 17 October 24

“Each guitar sounded stunningly warm, natural and lush”: Circa ’74 150-10 Acoustic/Vocal amp review

By Chris Gill Published 10 October 24

​​Best acoustic guitar amps: let your acoustic tone shine

By Chris Corfield Last updated 27 June 24

Fishman packs big tone and features into its smallest Loudbox acoustic amp yet – the Loudbox Micro

By Guitar World Staff Published 20 November 23

“A revolutionary approach”: Boss’ latest acoustic guitar amp creates convincing, mic’d-up tones – and all you have to do is plug in

By Matt Parker Published 3 August 23

Udo Roesner Da Capo 75 Acoustic Amp review

By David Mead Published 13 January 22

Watch Justin Johnson use Nux’s Stageman II rechargeable acoustic amp to pick a pristine version of the Beatles’ Let It Be

By Richard Bienstock Published 23 April 21

Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT review

By Paul Riario Published 29 January 21

Reverb and Ashdown are selling bass amps used by Geezer Butler during rehearsals for Black Sabbath’s final show

By Janelle Borg Published 8 October 25

“Our goal is to stay at the forefront of amplification innovation”: How Seymour Duncan set out to create the ultimate bass amp solution by pushing its PowerStage lineup to greater heights

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By Matt Owen Published 1 April 25

Laney and Nathan East team up for a versatile signature bass head that ends a 40-year wait for the session legend

By Phil Weller Published 28 March 25

Seymour Duncan pushes the boundaries of its PowerStage series with dedicated bass unit

By Matt Owen Published 20 March 25

Best budget bass amps: brilliant bass tone without a hefty price

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated 31 October 24

Best bass amps: killer low-end amplification options for bassists

By Jonathan Horsley Last updated 30 April 24

Ashdown at the Guitar Showcase 2023: The LB 30 2.N bass amplifier – a fusion of classic valve tone and modern precision

By Guitar World Staff Published 27 September 23

The next step in the evolution of Ampeg? The new Venture Series promises a welcome return for Super Grit Technology – and starts at $499

By Nick Wells Published 26 September 23

Fender Adam Clayton ACB 50 review – Fender’s first-ever signature bass amp is a greatest hits of all-tube tones

By Nick Wells Published 14 September 23

Vox marries old-school amps and modelers by introducing its most advanced iterations of the Valvetronix series yet

By Phil Weller Published 20 January 26

“A tighter, louder and gutsier tone from an already stellar-sounding amp”: Bad Cat Mod Shop Black Cat 30 review

By Martin Smith Published 6 December 25

EVH signals the start of a brave new era with its first digital combo – which promises authentic Eddie Van Halen tube amp tones

By Matt Owen Published 3 December 25

Joe Bonamassa’s new signature amp has landed – and it’s been built by a renowned disciple of Howard Dumble

By Matt Owen Published 25 November 25

Celebrating 30 years of the Blues Junior – the Fender combo that came, saw and conquered the tube amp market

By Charlie Wilkins Published 25 November 25

“The standard-bearer against which to judge all small combo amps”: Fender Blues Junior IV 30th Anniversary review

By Martin Smith Published 27 October 25

“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

By Amit Sharma Published 20 August 25

“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

By Matt Owen Published 5 August 25

Best bass amps for practice 2025: top combos for working on your chops at home

By Chris Schwarten Last updated 30 July 25

Best desktop guitar amps 2026: my top choice amps for portable practice

By Nick Guppy Last updated 19 January 26

A major life change made me realize I need a mini amp – and this is your last chance to bag one for as little as $36

By Michael Astley-Brown Published 1 December 25

Steve Vai doesn’t leave the house without this mini amp – and now you can pick up his new favorite piece of gear for $50 less

By Michael Astley-Brown Published 30 November 25

A guitar amp with a touchscreen? Mooer’s $190 F15i looks to set a new benchmark for desktop modeling amps

By Matt Owen Published 10 July 25

Think you can’t afford a Fender amp this Black Friday? You can snag one for $29 if you act now

By Michael Astley-Brown Published 29 November 24

"This is an upgrade in every sense": Boss Katana-Mini X guitar amplifier review

By Rob Laing Published 21 November 24

Boss goes head-to-head with Positive Grid with the $149 Katana-Mini X – one of the firm’s most portable practice amps yet

By Matt Owen Published 21 November 24

Harley Benton introduces the $42 JAMster amp – one of the most affordable desktop amps to hit the market yet

By Phil Weller Published 6 November 24

Fractal unveils the VP4 – an effects-only pedalboard replacement launched to take on the Line 6 HX Effects

By Matt Owen Published 16 October 24

Orange rolls out the OR60 – an all-tube guitar amp head that is the “most versatile it has ever built”

By Janelle Borg Published 20 January 26

“All the grin-inducing firepower of the full-flight 5150”: EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W EL34 Head

By Martin Smith Published 4 January 26

Marshall has launched Spinal Tap amps that go to Infinity – here’s how ‘the loudest amp ever made’ came together

By Matt Owen Published 11 November 25

“Impressive value for guitarists seeking rich clean/overdrive tones and timeless distortion tones”: PRS Archon Classic Head review

By Chris Gill Published 27 July 25

Mesa/Boogie’s Mark IIC++ was used by Metallica to shape the sound of 1980s metal – and now it’s been released for the first time ever

By Matt Owen Published 16 July 25

Tony Iommi and Laney mark Black Sabbath’s final show with an ultra-limited signature amp

By Matt Owen Published 1 July 25

“Still remains the gold standard”: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ review

By Chris Gill Published 27 June 25

“Comprehensively delivers on all fronts”: Bad Cat Era 30 review

By Martin Smith Published 26 June 25

“Brings the sound of the gods to us mere mortals”: Marshall 1959 Modified & JCM800 Modified review

By Martin Smith Published 23 June 25

Fender issues massive free update for the Mustang Micro Plus – and it’s the one bassists have been waiting for

By Phil Weller Published 16 January 26

“One of the best-sounding headphone amps for guitar I’ve had my hands on”: Blackstar Beam Solo review

By Matt McCracken Published 9 December 25

Boss’ Katana:Go Mini is the headphone amp to beat – and now it’s the best value, too – undercutting Fender, Blackstar and IK at just $99

By Matt Parker Published 28 November 25

Best headphone amps for guitar 2025: silent practice solutions

By Matt McCracken Last updated 19 November 25

Best guitar amp headphones 2025: 6 options for when the neighbors need a break

By Amit Sharma Last updated 13 November 25

IK Multimedia takes on Fender and Boss with the TONEX Plug – its first-ever headphone amp

By Matt Owen Published 6 November 25

Positive Grid’s $159 Spark NEO Core could be the headphone amp you’ve been waiting for

By Phil Weller Published 29 October 25

“Can absolutely replace going the traditional route of a practice amp”: Positive Grid Spark Neo Core review

By Matt McCracken Published 28 October 25

Blackstar’s Beam Solo takes on Fender and Boss – is this the new headphone amp to beat?

By Matt Owen Published 2 September 25

“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

By Pete Emery Published 20 January 26

Line 6 debuts Powercab CL multi-voice guitar speaker systems

By Phil Weller Published 29 September 25

“Refining the standard that players should expect from their digital rigs”: Laney’s LFR-110 is a portable powerhouse FRFR that looks to set a new benchmark for amp modeler users

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By Guitar World Staff Published 25 July 25

IK Multimedia’s TONEX Cab goes above and beyond in a bid to become the FRFR speaker you’ve always dreamed of

By Guitar World Staff Published 26 June 25

"This seems like the missing link for anyone who uses an amp modeler at home": HeadRush FRFR-Go speaker cab review

By Rob Laing Published 21 March 25

This brand of high-end cabinets puts Celestion speakers into luxury furniture inspired by ’70s hi-fi consoles

By Jenna Scaramanga Published 21 March 25

"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

By Pete Emery Published 18 March 25

Celestion’s ear-saving Peacekeeper speaker lets you dial in the “sweet spot” of a driven amp at modest volumes

By Phil Weller Published 20 January 25

“The ultimate authentic tone and feel of a real amp”: IK Multimedia continues its takeover of the amp modeler market with the TONEX Cab – a flagship FRFR unlike any other

By Matt Owen Published 15 January 25