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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?

Best desktop guitar amps 2025: 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

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?

Harley Benton introduces the $42 JAMster amp – one of the most affordable desktop amps to hit the market yet
By Phil Weller published
Joined by an equally affordable and flexible bass amp, the JAMster Guitar offers Clean and Overdrive channels and Bluetooth connectivity
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