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A Laney Prism Mini practice amp with a guitar cable plugged into it
“It can get loud enough to annoy my partner, which is good enough for home use”: Laney Prism-Mini review

By Matt McCracken Published

This mini practice amp doesn't tether you to your smartphone, but there are some growing pains

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Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary
“It’s the same, loud, high headroom amp but with a more open-sounding clean tone that boasts a little extra life”: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary review

By Pete Emery Published

Fender celebrates 30 years of the ubiquitous Hot Rod Deluxe with an Anniversary edition that boasts a speaker change and a classy aesthetic

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Joe Perry plays guitar in front of massive bank of Marshall amps
Joe Perry gives us a decade-by-decade guide to the amps behind his Aerosmith tone

By Andrew Daly Published

Is Joe Perry a Marshall guy, Fender guy, boutique guy, pedal amp guy? Answer: he’s all of the above

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The ultimate guide to guitar amps: from vintage vacuum tubes to modeling marvels

By Matt McCracken Published

Everything you need to know about the tech, tones, and tools that define your sound

Guitar Amps
A close-up of the Peavey Classic 50 control panel, with red LED pilot light
10 sleeper guitar amps that deserve legendary status

By Charlie Wilkins Published

From overlooked British combos to U.S. workhorses, these may not have the Plexi's prestige, but they deliver world-class tone for players willing to look beyond the obvious

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A Deizel VH4 head photographed against a white background.
How the Diezel VH4 conquered metal, won fans in Metallica, Tool and Muse – and impressed John Fogerty too

By Chris Gill Published

Launched in ’92, the almighty four-channel beast completed a banner year for the high-gain tube amp

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Eddie Martinez with his red Hamer S-style – and the Mesa Boogie Coliseum he bought that was previously owned by Prince
How an ’80s session guitar icon accidentally ended up with the ultimate Prince amp

By Andrew Daly Published

Eddie Martinez was looking for a backup, and a certain Mesa/Boogie caught his eye. Little did he know, it would turn out to be a legendary gear treasure

Guitar Amps
Positive Grid SPARK 2
All the ways the Positive Grid SPARK 2 could level up your practice experience – and get you gig-ready

By Guitar World Staff Published

Sponsor Content Created With Positive Grid

With smart practice features, Bluetooth connectivity and AI-generated tones, the SPARK 2 offers real-world applications that could improve your practice routine – and level up your chops

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Jimi Hendrix performs onstage, his Marshall amplifier to his left
The holy grail of tone – three amps that built the sound of recorded guitar

By Charlie Wilkins Published

From shimmering cleans to full throttle roar, these three classic amplifiers helped shape the sound of modern music and still define what great guitar tone means today

Guitar Amps
Four Marshall, Vox and Fender amps on a black background
How to dial in any guitar amp and find your sound

By Charlie Wilkins Published

Great tone doesn’t need a guitar tech and a stadium rig. Here’s how you can get the most out of your amp in any situation...

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