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Positive Grid Spark 1 vs Spark 2: which one should you choose?
By Matt McCracken last updated
With the release of Spark 2, we've put the new amp and the original Spark head-to-head in a clash of the practice amps titans

I tested the Boss Katana Mini and Katana Mini X side-by-side to find out which is best and whether it's worth upgrading from the original portable amp
By Richard Blenkinsop published
We’ve put these two compact amps head to head to see which one offers the best features, tones and build quality for the money

I played the last Overdrive Special that Dumble worked on – and it completely changed my perspective on the amp of my dreams
By Matt Owen published
The Dumble Preservation Society went to NAMM with a hall-of-fame amp display, and playing through one of its Overdrive Specials was an eye-opening experience

Best combo amps 2025: the best all-in-one amps for every budget
By Matt McCracken last updated
The ultimate tube, solid state, and modeling combo amps for every genre, from Motown to metal and everything in between

“Far more versatile than its tube counterpart”: Fender Tone Master ’59 Bassman review
By Martin Smith published
Fender attempts the incredible feat of replicating the historic Bassman with a digital heart in its latest addition to the Tone Master series

What’s going on with Dumble Amps – and why was the company at NAMM 2025?
By Matt Owen published
The show’s most surprising exhibitor put on a behind-closed-doors display of some hall-of-fame Dumbles – and gave Guitar World the lowdown on what’s to come

"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
By Richard Blenkinsop published
An affordable, Bluetooth-equipped desktop amp designed with electro-acoustic instruments and vocalists in mind – but with scope for amp modelers too

Best beginner guitar amps 2025: top guitar amplifiers for beginners
By Chris Corfield last updated
Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Orange, Boss, and more

Blackstar collaborates with Doug Aldrich for the DA100, a fire-breathing amp with a nifty secret weapon
By Jackson Maxwell published
A 100-watt head, the DA100 packs some serious heat, but also boasts the sort of practical applications that typically feature on the wishlists of 21st century players
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