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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

Mooer takes on JBL with its own AI stem separation tech – and it could change the way you practice your favorite songs
By Jonathan Horsley Published
StemLab allows players to de-mix audio files to isolate instruments and sharpen up practice sessions

Best beginner guitar amps 2026: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
By Ross Holder Last updated
After nearly 10 years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more

Best budget bass amps 2026: brilliant bass tone without a hefty price tag
By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
Deliver low-end punch without the high-end price tag: the best budget bass amps from Fender, Ampeg and more

“It can get loud enough to annoy my partner, which is good enough for home use”: Laney Prism-Mini review
By Matt McCracken Published
This mini practice amp doesn't tether you to your smartphone, but there are some growing pains

“What happens when you do more with dramatically more?” Quilter Labs unveils The Vamp, a four-wheeled, 200,000-watt guitar amp
By Phil Weller Published
Just add fuel…and maybe use earplugs?

“It’s the same, loud, high headroom amp but with a more open-sounding clean tone that boasts a little extra life”: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary review
By Pete Emery Published
Fender celebrates 30 years of the ubiquitous Hot Rod Deluxe with an Anniversary edition that boasts a speaker change and a classy aesthetic
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