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Blackstar launches the Beam Mini – the world’s first amplifier to natively support Neural Amp Modeling
By Phil Weller published
The potentially game-changing practice amp grants players access to over 35 amps and cabs – as well as Tone3000’s massive user-generated tone library

Best desktop guitar amps 2026: my top choice amps for portable practice
By Nick Guppy last updated
Improve your guitar playing with my pick of the most powerful yet portable amp solutions

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
2025 was the life I re-embraced mini amps, and I’m convinced every guitarist should do the same – especially at these prices

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
I picked up Steve Vai’s favorite mini amp and it revolutionized my guitar practice – and at this price, I might just buy another…

A guitar amp with a touchscreen? Mooer’s $190 F15i looks to set a new benchmark for desktop modeling amps
By Matt Owen published
Could the Positive Grid Spark have competition?

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
This adorable Mini Deluxe is half-price for a limited time – and at this price, it makes the perfect gift for the guitarist in your life

"This is an upgrade in every sense": Boss Katana-Mini X guitar amplifier review
By Rob Laing published
Boss makes its mini amp bigger – and worthier of the Katana name

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
Could the newest addition to the Katana collective become the go-to desktop amps for players?
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