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The amp wizards who shaped the technology we use today, and gave the world great guitar tone
By David Konow Published
The designs and innovations created by Reinhold Bogner, Paul Rivera, Michael Soldano, and Jose Arredondo have shaped the amps of today, and continue to shape the amps of tomorrow

The ultimate guide to guitar amps: from vintage vacuum tubes to modeling marvels
By Matt McCracken Published
Everything you need to know about the tech, tones, and tools that define your sound

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
Sponsor Content Created With Positive Grid
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
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