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EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15-watt 1x10 combo

“Though this 15W combo is technically advertised as a practice amp, it can churn out some serious sonic damage”: EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15-watt 1x10 Combo review

By Amit Sharma published

This may be the smallest amp in the Iconic series, but it sure packs plenty of firepower

Combo Amps
Two Notes Torpedo Reload II

“This Swiss Army knife for amp connectivity is simply the best in its class”: Two Notes Torpedo Reload II review

By Martin Smith published

A reactive loadbox with dual-mono 215 watts (per channel), stereo effects loop and expanded connectivity from a market-leading brand? It's gotta be good, right?

Guitar Amps
Blackstar ID:X 50

“A Katana killer? The jury’s still out, but one thing’s for sure – this is a great addition to the ID range”: Blackstar ID:X 50 review

By Matt Owen published

Blackstar is gunning for the Katana crown and has launched a new modeling amp that it thinks will be worthy of the title

Combo Amps
PRS Archon Classic 50: the stylish new amp head offers a more classic voicing than the regular Archon – but it's similarly well-priced.

“Impressive value for guitarists seeking rich clean/overdrive tones and timeless distortion tones”: PRS Archon Classic Head review

By Chris Gill published

The PRS Archon Classic runs the gamut from crystal cleans to classic crunch and hot-rodded high gain

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Peavey Joshua Homme Decade Too

"As a recording utility to help a part cut, or a way to get you a little closer to the QOTSA sound, it’s mission accomplished": Peavey Joshua Homme Decade Too amp review

By Pete Emery published

In its 60th Anniversary year, Peavey updates its little amp gone by and shares Josh Homme's "secret weapon" with the rest of us

Combo Amps
Mooer Audio SD 10i Intelligent Amp: the new desktop amp is a packed with features and sounds and has a logo that lights up when switched on.

“Perfect for home use and has some excellent features on board”: Mooer SD10i Intelligent Amp review

By Richard Blenkinsop published

A mini amp with 52 amp modes, 49 effects, tuner, drum machine and recording interface all in a compact, portable package

Combo Amps
Vox AC30X, AC15X & AC4 Hand-Wired: the new hand-wired series adds an effects loop to the classic recipe and offers today's player those iconic tones at a price comparable to the big US boutique brands.

“Will surely have you grinning, ear to ear”: Vox AC30X, AC15X and AC4 Hand-Wired review

By Martin Smith published

Vox aims to take us back to the sound of its illustrious golden-era with this re-engineered family of Hand-Wired amplifiers. We listen in for that elusive and very classic AC30 tone

Combo Amps
On-Stage Travel Guitar Amplifier

“It might be the smallest of the small, but it’s a Goliath in sound”: On-Stage Travel Guitar Amplifier review

By Paul Riario published

It's the size of a Boss pedal and you could stick it in your pocket, but this little travel amp might be your best friend on vacation

Guitar Amps
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+: the legendary tube amp is photographed face-on in a darkened room.

“Still remains the gold standard”: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ review

By Chris Gill published

Beloved by James Hetfield, Prince and John Petrucci, the most revered amp in metal guitar tone makes a long-awaited return

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Bad Cat Era 30

“Comprehensively delivers on all fronts”: Bad Cat Era 30 review

By Martin Smith published

Legendary amp designer Mark Sampson’s final opus for Bad Cat is the culmination of a lifetime of design excellence and could be his finest creation

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