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Fender Adam Clayton ACB 50 review – Fender’s first-ever signature bass amp is a greatest hits of all-tube tones
By Nick Wells published
Designed in conjunction with U2’s Adam Clayton, the ACB 50 is Fender’s first all-tube bass combo amp for over four decades – we put it through its paces

Blackstar HT Club 40 MKIII combo review
By Connor Godfrey published
Is this the most versatile gigging tube amp in its price range?

Marshall Studio JTM ST20H review – one of the most important amps in rock and blues gets a modern-day reboot
By Nick Guppy published
The classic JTM45 finally comes to the lower-watt Studio series – and it’s one of the finest Marshall amps in years

Emprize Harrier review – the British-built combo that combines two coveted vintage Fender voices… with spectacular results
By Nick Guppy published
Emprize combines two sought-after tweed combos, authentically capturing brown-panel lead tones and black‑panel rhythm sounds in one amp

Orange OR30 review – a British-built 30W head that can breathe fire onstage… or in the bedroom
By Chris Gill published
This single-channel tube head could put the squeeze on its rivals thanks to a surprisingly versatile range of tones – with a distinctly British accent

Vox MV50-BM Brian May Limited Edition Set review: a tiny 50W Nutube head fit for Queen
By Nick Guppy published
A signature version of Vox’s unique Nutube micro head that’s instant Queen at Wembley – and nearly as loud

Orange Box review
By Matt McCracken published
The legendary British amp maker takes a detour into the saturated product space of Bluetooth speakers. How does it measure up to the competition?

EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W review
By Nick Guppy published
A giant-killing combo that delivers classic 5150 sounds in a compact, affordable package
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