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10 sleeper guitar amps that deserve legendary status
By Charlie Wilkins published
From overlooked British combos to U.S. workhorses, these may not have the Plexi's prestige, but they deliver world-class tone for players willing to look beyond the obvious

How the Diezel VH4 conquered metal, won fans in Metallica, Tool and Muse – and impressed John Fogerty too
By Chris Gill published
Launched in ’92, the almighty four-channel beast completed a banner year for the high-gain tube amp

How an ’80s session guitar icon accidentally ended up with the ultimate Prince amp
By Andrew Daly published
Eddie Martinez was looking for a backup, and a certain Mesa/Boogie caught his eye. Little did he know, it would turn out to be a legendary gear treasure

All the ways the Positive Grid SPARK 2 could level up your practice experience – and get you gig-ready
By Guitar World Staff published
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With smart practice features, Bluetooth connectivity and AI-generated tones, the SPARK 2 offers real-world applications that could improve your practice routine – and level up your chops

The holy grail of tone – three amps that built the sound of recorded guitar
By Charlie Wilkins published
From shimmering cleans to full throttle roar, these three classic amplifiers helped shape the sound of modern music and still define what great guitar tone means today

Misha Mansoor has a ton of amps. But one new design has blown him away
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Periphery tonesmith uses digital and analog gear in the studio, and one tube head in particular has knocked his socks off

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
Sponsor Content Created With Ashdown
The British amp firm continues to double down on its promise of optimal tone at an accessible price point with its SX range
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