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Randall Smith on the origins of his ‘hammer test’ that makes Mesa/Boogies bulletproof
We don’t recommend trying this at home, but it’s a test that has helped Mesa/Boogie amps stand the rigors of touring throughout the decades
How did Mesa get its iconic Boogie name? Founder Randall Smith explains
The famed Boogie began life as a modded Princeton, but a chance encounter with one of its biggest champions was what gave it its now-legendary title
Best guitar amp headphones 2025: 6 options for when the neighbors need a break
From studio stalwarts, to fully fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for guitar amps
Best headphone amps for guitar 2025: portable practice solutions
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with our expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players
"If you’re looking for a no-nonsense giggable tube head that covers a lot of ground, there isn’t much that beats the Dual Terror at this price point": Orange Dual Terror review
A fuss-free dual-channel tube head that delivers some of the best tones available at this price point – and higher
Mark Tremonti on how Paul Reed Smith got him hooked on Dumbles
The Alter Bridge guitarist looks back on how he beat his PRS peers to play the amp of his dreams – and never looked back
Orianthi’s new signature Orange is inspired by a visit to the most coveted amp maker of them all
Orianthi sought to blend the sound of a Dumble she’ll “never forget” with two other classic amps for her new custom combo
“Could this be the most impressive tube amp under $700? For simpler needs, we definitely think it’s up there”: Blackstar TV-10 B combo amp review
The British amp wizards once again succeed in making boutique tones affordable
The iconic Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ is officially back – 40 years after the holy grail high-gain amp was last produced
Beloved by James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, John Petrucci, Steve Lukather and countless others, the original IIC+ is one of the most coveted amps ever created… and now it has finally been revived
