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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

Guitar Amp Heads
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

Guitar Amp Heads
Marshall 1959 Modded and JCM800 modded: two classics from the British amp icon, reimagined – or subtly tweaked – for the modern era.
“Brings the sound of the gods to us mere mortals”: Marshall 1959 Modified & JCM800 Modified review

By Martin Smith Published

The gatekeepers at Marshall have finally unlocked beast mode, releasing two brand-new Modified high‑gain amps. Time to plug in!

Guitar Amp Heads
Audio Sprockets ToneDexter II
"Engaging the pedal transformed my previously thin and uninspiring tone into a beautifully fat, warm, and full-bodied sound": Audio Sprockets ToneDexter II review

By Daryl Robertson Published

If you're ready to get nerdy about your acoustic tone, this intelligent pre-amp is the unit for you

Acoustic Amps
Positive Grid Spark Mini
Positive Grid Spark Mini review

By Rob Laing Last updated

The Spark 40 has got a smaller 10W sibling and it offers a similarly audacious range of sounds and functions in a non-more-portable format – and [spoilers] it sounds huge

Combo Amps
Katana 50 review
"It sounds more alive with sweetened highs, richer harmonics in the mid-range, and a tighter, more defined low-end": Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 review

By Daryl Robertson Last updated

Boss cuts through the noise with its revamped practice amp

Combo Amps
Harley Benton JAMster Guitar: the super-portable practice amp, finished in grey plastic, sits on a distressed wooden floor.
“For the price, it’s pretty much unbeatable”: Harley Benton JAMster Guitar review

By Richard Blenkinsop Published

Two channels, bluetooth connectivity, mains and battery powered operation for less than $40!

Combo Amps
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