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Blackstar Beam Mini amp
“Of all the mini practice amps I’ve tried, this is easily my favorite”: Blackstar Beam Mini review

By Pete Emery Published

The world of mini practice amps just got serious, with Blackstar's new Beam Mini boasting impressive tones in compact form with some surprising twists

Combo Amps
"Who thought we’d look to the kings of gritty bass for silky neo-soul tones?" Neural DSP Darkglass Ultimate review

By Stuart Williams Published

Neural revisits its origins with an expanded suite of Darkglass emulations that have the power to become your go-to bass plugin

Plugins & Apps
Victory The PowerValve 200
“I think this might just be the missing analog link to complete your amp modeling rig”: Victory PowerValve 200 review

By Pete Emery Published

Victory's new power amp aims to marry our digitally modeled preamps to a real cabinet, whilst providing tube warmth and feel - is it the best of both worlds?

Guitar Amps
Doug Aldrich poses with his Goldtop Les Paul in front of his signature Blackstar Ruby amp.
The making of the Blackstar Doug Aldrich Signature DA100 Ruby

By Martin Smith Published

Doug Aldrich reveals how decades of vintage amps, real-world touring and close collaboration with Blackstar helped shape his DA100 Ruby signature head

Guitar Amp Heads
AER Compact 60
"It made me excited to pick up my acoustic guitar again and again": AER Compact 60/4 review

By Ross Holder Published

A compact, premium acoustic amp delivering stunning tone with simple, singer-songwriter-friendly controls

Combo Amps
Marshall x Sex Pistols Limited-Edition JCM800
Never mind the modelers, here’s a Sex Pistols Marshall amp

By Phil Weller Published

The striking yellow-and-pink JCM800 design pays homage to half a century of punk, but only 81 are being made

Guitar Amps
Main photo: A Laney TI100 Tony Iommi signature electric guitar amplifier head unit; Secondary photo: Lyndon Laney, found of British amplifier manufacturer Laney
Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, has died aged 77

By Janelle Borg Published

Laney played with Robert Plant and John Bonham, then established Laney Amplification in 1967 – helping Tony Iommi to define the sound of metal guitar

Music Industry
Larry Carlton performs 'The Crusaders Remembered & Greatest Hits Steely Dan' at Billboard Live on June 9, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan
Larry Carlton on the first time he met a legendary amp maker – and received a private concert from a guitar great

By Phil Weller Published

Carlton swung by to check out Dumble’s amps and ended up bumping into a fellow virtuoso

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Guitarists
PRS/Charvel/Jackson/Ernie Ball Music Man/BadCat
All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including another potentially game-changing AI practice amp

By Matt Owen Published

Featuring new drops from Jackson, PRS, Wylde Audio, Charvel, and more

Guitar Gear
Nirvana's Bleach backline
The backline used on Nirvana’s Bleach tour is to be auctioned off today

By Phil Weller Published

The slew of Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg gear powered the tour for the band’s warts n’ all debut album at the turn of the ‘90s

Guitar Amps
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