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(from left) Carl Wockner, Jake Bowen, Nuno Bettencourt, and Paul Riario

Positive Grid is launching its groundbreaking Spark 2 desktop amp with a live premiere event featuring Nuno Bettencourt and Periphery's Jake Bowen – watch now

By Jackson Maxwell last updated

Hosted by Guitar World's own Paul Riario, the star-studded event will give viewers an early look and listen to the already-lauded amp

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A Positive Grid Spark smart amp on a red and white background

One of our favorite practice amps is 10% off and there's free shipping on everything in Positive Grid’s massive guitar month sale

By Matt McCracken published

Get your hands on some of the world’s most popular smart and desktop amps for less over at Positive Grid

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Boss Katana Air EX

“A desktop amp that crosses over into serious recording, rehearsals and more”: Boss Katana Air EX review

By Nick Guppy published

More Air, vicar? Boss has pumped up its popular wireless desktop amp with some specs that make it a viable option for stage, studio and home

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Laney BCC Ironheart amps

Laney expands its IRONHEART range with three Black Country Customs tube amps and a matching plugin – which epitomize power, versatility, and uncompromising tone

By Guitar World Staff published

British amp icon builds on the raw power and unparalleled versatility of the IRONHEART range in spectacular fashion

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Yamaha TH

Discounts on Yamaha's excellent THRII desktop amps are super rare, but Amazon just started slashing prices across the range for Black Friday

By Stuart Williams published

Looking for the ultimate practice companion? Well, Amazon has just slashed the price of the Yamaha THR10II, THR10II WL, and THR30II WL this Black Friday

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A Positive Grid Spark Go in pearl with a smartphone

Positive Grid just casually launched a new Spark Go colorway the day before Black Friday – and it's on sale!

By Matt McCracken published

Our favorite mini amp just got that bit cooler with a brand-new color and a tasty Black Friday discount

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Bad Cat Jet Black

“A significant leap forward in sonic performance and flexibility for guitarists of all styles”: Bad Cat finally launches the Jet Black – the guitar amp at the heart of Tosin Abasi’s new rig

By Matt Owen published

In recent years, the Animals As Leaders virtuoso has turned to tube amps after moving away from Axe-Fx – and now the Bad Cat Jet Black plays a pivotal role in his new setup

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A selection of smart amps, desktop amps, and accessories from Positive Grid on a wooden desk

Beat the early Black Friday sales with up to 20% off Positive Grid smart amps and accessories over at Amazon

By Matt McCracken published

Everyone’s favorite smart and desktop amplifiers just got that bit better with money off in the Amazon Prime Big Deals Day

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Boss Katana-Air EX

Boss stakes its claim for the biggest-sounding desktop amp yet as the wireless Katana-Air gets an overhaul

By Matt Owen published

For the first time since 2018, the firm’s Katana-Air receives a much-deserved upgrade – and the new-for-2023 Katana-Air EX takes the platform to new heights

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Positive Grid Spark GO front grille

Positive Grid Spark GO review

By Matt McCracken last updated

Positive Grid enters new territory with its pocket-sized amp that's packed with features

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