Amp Reviews

Reworked, redesigned, reinvigorated, PRS's versatile combo returns – and it's a bona-fide 20-watt powerhouse of tone

Ashdown’s new 30-watt head features Two Notes’ integrated speaker emulation and reactive load, making it a powerful tool for live and studio

Two pedals that exemplify Browne's excellence: The Carbon is a Bluesbreaker-inspired drive based on the Protein pedal's “Blue” channel, the Fixer a super-useful buffer/boost

We find out how the practice amp veteran compares to the modern competition

The Big F's desktop amp presents guitar players with an affordable and inspiring tool for practice. But how does it measure up in an increasingly crowded field?

Joe Bonamassa’s signature recreation of this ultra-rare Fender tweed combo has been three years in the making – was it worth the wait?

The well-received and affordable Katana range gets a new top-of-the-line head and matching 2x12 cab. There’s plenty of tech onboard, but does it satisfy the classic tonehounds?

The next evolution of Boss’s best-selling amp has arrived – and, somehow, it’s even better

Fender’s student amp returns in digital guise as part of the brand’s exciting and thought-provoking Tone Master series. But can it match the real thing?

The eternally popular practice amp returns in a desktop-friendly format – and with more features than ever before