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For Spinal Tap’s reunion, Nigel Tufnel needed an amp that went beyond 11 – so Marshall made him one that goes to Infinity
Tufnel has a new amp – and some new guitars – to showcase in the forthcoming Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
How Blackstar shook up the amp establishment – and cemented its place in the upper echelons of the industry
Sponsored by Blackstar
Founded by four former Marshall employees in 2007, Blackstar tows the line between tradition and innovation – resulting in a first-class amp lineup that spans fire-breathing stacks to pedal amps
How Laney went above and beyond with its LFR range to create the ultimate speaker solution for guitarists with digital rigs
Sponsored by Laney
Laney has amassed one of the most respected and sought-after lineups of FRFR speakers on the market, beloved by players and pros alike – here’s how
Mike Zaite on the secret to the Dr Z sound, making custom amps for James Walsh and the tube amp's enduring appeal
Mike Zaite explains how a background in electronics and a front-row seat to the British Invasion of the 1960s led to the formation of Dr Z Amplification – and why the sonics always lead the schematics
The guitar amp of the future? The Lava Studio has a built-in touchscreen tablet
The Studio offers a looper, multi-track DAW recording, interactive guitar lessons, jam tracks, and plenty more
“Though this 15W combo is technically advertised as a practice amp, it can churn out some serious sonic damage”: EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15-watt 1x10 Combo review
This may be the smallest amp in the Iconic series, but it sure packs plenty of firepower
“A Katana killer? The jury’s still out, but one thing’s for sure – this is a great addition to the ID range”: Blackstar ID:X 50 review
Blackstar is gunning for the Katana crown and has launched a new modeling amp that it thinks will be worthy of the title
Skunk Baxter is a session legend – and his cutting-edge guitar rig probably isn’t what you expect
Baxter has settled on a Roland/Fender Stratocaster, which he uses alongside some other off-the-shelf Roland gear
