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The blue-collar amp that Tyler Bates used on all his albums with Marilyn Manson
Since the prolific player was gifted the amp, he’s never looked back
“Of all the mini practice amps I’ve tried, this is easily my favorite”: Blackstar Beam Mini review
The world of mini practice amps just got serious, with Blackstar's new Beam Mini boasting impressive tones in compact form with some surprising twists
"It made me excited to pick up my acoustic guitar again and again": AER Compact 60/4 review
A compact, premium acoustic amp delivering stunning tone with simple, singer-songwriter-friendly controls
“What happens when you do more with dramatically more?” Quilter Labs unveils The Vamp, a four-wheeled, 200,000-watt guitar amp
Just add fuel…and maybe use earplugs?
“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
Fender celebrates 30 years of the ubiquitous Hot Rod Deluxe with an Anniversary edition that boasts a speaker change and a classy aesthetic
Best bass amps for practice 2026: top combos for working on your chops at home
Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps
“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
With the ability to separate stems from a streamed audio source over Bluetooth and a host of useful tools, the JBL BandBox Solo could be a game-changer for home practice
“A match for boutique offerings from smaller high-end manufacturers”: PRS DGT 15 Combo review
The latest in the DGT family is this handsome 15-watt combo. And its sounds match its good looks…
