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Boss Katana-Mini X
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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Harley Benton JAMster desktop amps
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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Fractal Audio VP4
Fractal unveils the VP4 – an effects-only pedalboard replacement launched to take on the Line 6 HX Effects

By Matt Owen Published

Fractal's new compact multi-FX pedal drops amp modeling in favor of all-out effects, and offers over 400 examples based on the Axe-Fx III

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Positive Grid Steve Vai Spark Mini
Steve Vai and Positive Grid have launched a signature Spark Mini – and it’s got four Vai-designed presets

By Matt Owen Published

The latest artist-approved Spark Mini features a unique Hydra artwork and a quartet of guitar tones that cover Vai's favorite practice sounds

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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

Sponsored

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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