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“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…

When Josh Homme introduced a Led Zeppelin legend to his secret-weapon amp
By Phil Weller published
The Led Zeppelin bassist had low expectations for the unassuming gear pick, but quickly discovered why it’s crucial to Homme’s sound

“It just floored me”: Inside Fender’s mission to bring the ’62 Super Amp back from the dead
By Charlie Wilkins published
Long hidden in the shadows of Fender history, the early ’60s brown-panel Super Amp has reemerged. Senior product manager, Rick Heins, talks us through its rebirth

Joe Bonamassa on the ‘unorthodox’ Marshall hack he nicked from Zakk Wylde
By Phil Weller published
The bluesman turned to the former Ozzy guitarist to get the most out of his Marshalls

“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

Synergy teams up with Wampler and Friedman to launch its machine-learning power amp
By Phil Weller published
A new Friedman IR-Loaded and Wampler Pedalhead are the first new products to benefit from the new tech

“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

Best practice amps 2026: hone your chops at home
By Matt McCracken last updated
My tried & tested pick of the best guitar practice amps to get your playing up to speed without any noise complaints, plus video demos of my top choices

Blind guitarist brought to tears by specially-made Braille amp by Victory Amplification
By Phil Weller published
Anthony Ferraro was surprised by the one-off amp, which will make his tone-chasing adventures far easier

The Guitar World reviews team's gear of the year 2025
By Rob Laing, Pete Emery, Stuart Williams, Connor Flys, Matt McCracken, Paul Riario, Daryl Robertson, Matt Owen, Phil Weller, Neville Marten, Alex Lynham, Martin Smith, Trevor Curwen, Jamie Dickson, David Mead published
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