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"Look past the dated interface, and you will discover killer tones": Kemper Profiler Head MK2 review
By Pete Emery published
A product that changed the game upon its initial release gets a long-awaited update. But can it keep up with the increased competition?

“Of all the mini practice amps I’ve tried, this is easily my favorite”: Blackstar Beam Mini review
By Pete Emery published
The world of mini practice amps just got serious, with Blackstar's new Beam Mini boasting impressive tones in compact form with some surprising twists

“I think this might just be the missing analog link to complete your amp modeling rig”: Victory PowerValve 200 review
By Pete Emery published
Victory's new power amp aims to marry our digitally modeled preamps to a real cabinet, whilst providing tube warmth and feel - is it the best of both worlds?

"It made me excited to pick up my acoustic guitar again and again": AER Compact 60/4 review
By Ross Holder published
A compact, premium acoustic amp delivering stunning tone with simple, singer-songwriter-friendly controls

“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?

“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

“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

“It’s clearly had a lot of thought put into making it as flexible and useful as possible”: Laney Digbeth DB-EAST review
By Connor Flys published
Over a long, distinguished career, Nathan East has never had a signature amp. Until now…

“Will appeal to high-gain players without unlimited budgets”: Victory MKX Lunch Box Head review
By Martin Smith published
Victory’s most advanced compact amp to date promises huge tone-potential in a lunchbox-sized package. We’re feeling hungry…

“A cost-effective way of accurately amplifying your modeled tone, which is exactly what many guitar players need”: Blackstar Artist FR Special review
By Pete Emery published
Bypassing some of the fancy features of other FRFR cabinets, Blackstar gets straight to the point with a no-frills solution for amplifying your modeled guitar tones
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