Vox MV50-BM Brian May Limited Edition Set review: a tiny 50W Nutube head fit for Queen By Nick Guppy published 3 August 23 A signature version of Vox’s unique Nutube micro head that’s instant Queen at Wembley – and nearly as loud
“The world needs it back”: Sunn Amplifiers – the brand used by Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend and countless doom metal heroes – has been revived with the help of Fender By Matt Owen published 1 August 23 All-new models and “historic reproductions of the classic Sunn designs” are expected to arrive later this year
“Living, breathing amplifier designs in their own right”: Blackstar breaks into the amp sim software market with St. James plugin By Matt Owen published 31 July 23 “Designed, not modelled” is the mantra for the brand's first-ever plugin, which offers digital versions of both St. James amp models and a wealth of extras
“The amp that started it all is back”: Marshall’s first new build since the takeover is a streamlined, vintage-inspired take on its classic JTM45 By Matt Parker published 28 July 23 The storied UK amp maker looks to be back on track with the downsized Studio JTM range
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W review By Nick Guppy published 25 July 23 A giant-killing combo that delivers classic 5150 sounds in a compact, affordable package
The loudest 30-watt amp on the market? Orange unveils its new over-performing head, the OR30 By Matt Owen published 20 July 23 A first-for-Orange Bright switch and footswitchable volume boost make this one of the British brand's most enticing releases in recent times
The history of the Fender ‘Tweed’ Bassman – the tube amp for bass players that became a guitar classic By Rod Brakes published 19 July 23 How the 1950s Bassman combo designs laid the groundwork for countless guitar amps
Blackstar Debut 50R review By Nick Guppy published 18 July 23 An ultra-affordable practice amp for gigging guitarists and a great pedal platform to boot
Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 combo review By Nick Guppy published 29 June 23 An old favorite returns as Bad Cat reboots its trailblazing tube combo with an updated circuit, while preserving the exclusive voices and character of the original
Is the 4x12 guitar cabinet still relevant today? By Paul Gough published 8 June 23 They are still the totemic image in rock and metal, but in the digital era do you still need a 4x12 in your life?
Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Head review By Chris Gill published 6 June 23 The latest evolution of Mesa's flagship head might just be Randall Smith's finest hour, and one of the best amps on the market right now
Why the 4x10 Bassman is considered the best-sounding Fender amp of all time By Chris Gill published 1 June 23 How this supersized combo played an integral role in the development of the modern guitar amp
Rob Chapman shares one simple trick that will improve the sound of your Boss Katana By Matt Owen published 24 May 23 It isn't rocket science, but all Katana users will want to hear what the Chapman Guitars guru has to say
The Soldano SLO-30 Combo is finally here – and it comes in purple By Matt Parker published 24 May 23 The much-requested tube amp is now available in a 1x12” format complete with a Celestion Redback speaker
Mooer’s new smart practice amp wants to take on the Positive Grid Spark at its own game – but is it smart enough? By Matt Parker published 24 May 23 The Chinese brand specializes in high-function, low-budget builds. How will its new SD30i measure up to an already-affordable market leader?
Blackstar and Toby Lee aim to cover everything “from Buddy Holly to Metallica” with new St. James signature guitar amp By Matt Owen published 23 May 23 Built for the teen blues guitar sensation, the TL50 6L6 is a cosmetically revamped take on the brand’s existing St. James 50 6L6 – and, yes, it’s ridiculously lightweight
PRS Sonzera 20 Combo review By Paul Riario published 12 May 23 Reworked, redesigned, reinvigorated, PRS's versatile combo returns – and it's a bona-fide 20-watt powerhouse of tone
Best Marshall amps: Our pick of amps for rock and beyond from Marshall's full range By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 11 May 23 From bedroom-friendly combos, to stage-ready heads, we count down the best Marshall amps you can buy right now
Ashdown MF484 2.N review By Nick Guppy published 5 May 23 Ashdown’s new 30-watt head features Two Notes’ integrated speaker emulation and reactive load, making it a powerful tool for live and studio
Revv relaunches its Dynamis Series with US-voiced, Two Notes Torpedo-equipped D25 combo By Matt Owen published 27 April 23 With a Celestion Vintage 30 speaker for conventional combo operation and a six-way switch to harness virtual cab sims, the D25 looks to be the epitome of the modern day tube amp