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“In a world where streaming is king and few people own the music they listen to, the BandBox Solo’s ability to conduct stem separation from a Bluetooth source is incredibly useful”: JBL BandBox Solo review
By Pete Emery published
With the ability to separate stems from a streamed audio source over Bluetooth and a host of useful tools, the JBL BandBox Solo could be a game-changer for home practice

“A match for boutique offerings from smaller high-end manufacturers”: PRS DGT 15 Combo review
By Martin Smith published
The latest in the DGT family is this handsome 15-watt combo. And its sounds match its good looks…

“Delivers surprisingly good amp models and one of the best AI practice tools I’ve ever used”: JBL BandBox Trio review
By Matt McCracken published
The first foray into guitar amps from JBL combines room-shaking volume with the ability to dismantle your favorite tracks in real-time

Leo Fender’s favorite amp, recreated? Fender ’62 Super Amp review
By Martin Smith published
The original, ’62-era Super was said to be Leo Fender's favorite amp. Let’s see if this exacting recreation captures the original magic

“Making digital modeling a more viable option for those who miss the sound and feel of a real amp”: Line 6 Powercab CL 112 review
By Pete Emery published
Missing on-stage sound? Find FRFR cabs unnatural? Line 6's latest Powercab offers a traditional speaker, primed for digital modelers

“All the grin-inducing firepower of the full-flight 5150”: EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W EL34 Head
By Martin Smith published
The bombastic benchmark of the ‘brown’ sound has been channelled through a single-ended EL34 power section and hybrid preamp, with significant volume and price savings

"I doubt Orange could have made this unit any simpler or more reliable": Orange Valve Tester MKII review
By Martin Smith published
Orange improves its foolproof valve tester with enhanced compatibility and upgraded quality

“One of the best-sounding headphone amps for guitar I’ve had my hands on”: Blackstar Beam Solo review
By Matt McCracken published
Blackstar enters a very busy market with their take on the ubiquitous headphone amp for guitar
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