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Best bass amps for practice 2026: top combos for working on your chops at home
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps

How to dial in any guitar amp and find your sound
By Charlie Wilkins published
Great tone doesn’t need a guitar tech and a stadium rig. Here’s how you can get the most out of your amp in any situation...

Joe Bonamassa names his go-to studio amp – which he bought from Steven Seagal
By Phil Weller published
The 1950s combo “roars” in the studio despite its compact size

Ashdown pairs the classic, sought-after valve tone with modern flexibility in its SX guitar amp line
By Guitar World Staff published
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The British amp firm continues to double down on its promise of optimal tone at an accessible price point with its SX range

Orange redefines modern tube amps with the OR60, a single-channel, easy-to-use amp head with serious muscle
By Guitar World Staff published
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Rather than revisiting past designs or leaning on nostalgia, Orange's new offering, the OR60, offers flexibility without sacrificing the core tone and identity

Josh Homme’s first guitar amp wasn’t even a guitar amp
By Phil Weller published
It was a choice that set the tone for a career full of left-field gear picks

Built in the UK: Why Marshall still defines the sound of guitar
By Guitar World Staff published
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The iconic brand’s amplifiers have stood the test of time. Here's how they continue to be a core part of the cultural conversation

Laney is leading the way for FRFR speakers in 2026 – and its LFR lineup sets a new standard for amp modeler users
By Guitar World Staff published
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Laney’s LFR range injects digital rigs with the feel and response that comes with playing through an actual guitar amp – with plenty of pro features to boot

PRS has set the industry standard for high-quality, touring- and studio-ready guitars – now, its sights are firmly set on crafting tone-first amp designs for serious guitarists
By Guitar World Staff published
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With Doug Sewell, PRS’s in-house amplifier designer, at the helm, the brand is setting the gold standard in amps, with current standouts including the PRS HDRX 20 Head, PRS DGT 15 Head, and PRS MT 15 Head

How Mesa/Boogie balances its storied heritage with modern tonal versatility across three flagship ranges
By Guitar World Staff published
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In operation since 1969, Mesa/Boogie continues to cement its reputation as a leader in the tube amp market in the 2020s
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