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As Blackstar heads towards its 20th anniversary, it redefines what it means to develop an artist-first amp that pairs class with innovation
By Guitar World Staff published
Sponsor Content Created With Blackstar
From being founded by ex-Marshall employees to leading the charge in patented tone-shaping circuits, hybrid valve-and-DSP designs and cutting-edge digital platforms, the Blackstar team looks back at its key moments

Gary Moore's go-to Marshall head has been bought by another ’80s rock hero
By Phil Weller published
It was Moore’s go-to amp for the best part of a decade, and it was a fair bargain, compared to some recent auction headlines

“It’s clearly had a lot of thought put into making it as flexible and useful as possible”: Laney Digbeth DB-EAST review
By Connor Flys published
Over a long, distinguished career, Nathan East has never had a signature amp. Until now…

After years of searching, YouTuber finally uncovers the identity of Kurt Cobain’s mystery In Utero amp
By Phil Weller published
Guitarist and YouTuber Aaron Rash has been documenting his tonal quest for four years – now he’s discovered the amp that’s been driving him crazy

“Will appeal to high-gain players without unlimited budgets”: Victory MKX Lunch Box Head review
By Martin Smith published
Victory’s most advanced compact amp to date promises huge tone-potential in a lunchbox-sized package. We’re feeling hungry…

Victory says its new PowerValve 200 is a better companion for your amp modeler than any FRFR cab could ever be
By Phil Weller published
Victory believes this valve-powered solution offers a more authentic option for injecting actual tube-driven feel into your digital rig

“A cost-effective way of accurately amplifying your modeled tone, which is exactly what many guitar players need”: Blackstar Artist FR Special review
By Pete Emery published
Bypassing some of the fancy features of other FRFR cabinets, Blackstar gets straight to the point with a no-frills solution for amplifying your modeled guitar tones

Laney unveils the Prism-Mini, a feature-packed modeling amp and Bluetooth speaker that looks to steal the Spark Mini's crown
By Phil Weller published
Packing 100 presets, 17 amps, and able to run six effects at once, the British amp firm heats up an increasingly competitive market

Mesa/Boogie brings back the fire-breathing Triple Rectifier
By Jonathan Horsley published
This limited edition drop puts the custom-order look back in style, presenting 150-watts of legendary high-gain performance – and a sound that shaped '90s rock and metal

Laney continues to redefine the competitive battery-powered amp market with its small footprint powerhouse, the PRISM-MINI
By Guitar World Staff published
Sponsor Content Created With Laney
Mini-amps are definitely having a moment – and Laney is upping guitarists' expectations with the integration of some seriously helpful features
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