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“I think this might just be the missing analog link to complete your amp modeling rig”: Victory PowerValve 200 review
By Pete Emery published
Victory's new power amp aims to marry our digitally modeled preamps to a real cabinet, whilst providing tube warmth and feel - is it the best of both worlds?

The making of the Blackstar Doug Aldrich Signature DA100 Ruby
By Martin Smith published
Doug Aldrich reveals how decades of vintage amps, real-world touring and close collaboration with Blackstar helped shape his DA100 Ruby signature head

This browser-based amp and effects generator creates guitar tones based on text prompts – and it’s free to use
By Phil Weller published
The tech generates tweakable tones from prompts, with no installs needed – and it’s free to try out

“A small yet mighty gig bag hero”: Mesa/Boogie launches powerhouse preamp/DI with all the tone-shaping capabilities of its high-end Subway line
By Jonathan Horsley published
A blockbuster sequel to the original, the Subway+ Bass DI‑Preamp II offers bassists everything they need in one compact housing that's 40 per cent smaller than its predecessor

Best acoustic guitar amps 2026: let your acoustic tone shine
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others

"It made me excited to pick up my acoustic guitar again and again": AER Compact 60/4 review
By Ross Holder published
A compact, premium acoustic amp delivering stunning tone with simple, singer-songwriter-friendly controls

Never mind the modelers, here’s a Sex Pistols Marshall amp
By Phil Weller published
The striking yellow-and-pink JCM800 design pays homage to half a century of punk, but only 81 are being made

“Both amps dazzle”: Blackstar TV-10 AH & TV-10 BH heads review
By Martin Smith published
Can this pair of new compact heads from Blackstar – the US-styled TV-10 AH and its British-counterpart, the TV-10 BH – deliver those classic tones?

The backline used on Nirvana’s Bleach tour is to be auctioned off today
By Phil Weller published
The slew of Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg gear powered the tour for the band’s warts n’ all debut album at the turn of the ‘90s

Zakk Wylde’s signature Berzerker amp is here and it is a vicious 50-watter weighing under 5lbs
By Jonathan Horsley published
Designed with David Karon and his team, the Wylde Audio Berzerker is a mini head with a big voice – and there's a limited edition hand-signed purple one for collectors
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