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Best mini amps for guitar 2026: power up your practice with these tiny towers of tone
My top picks of small guitar amps that pack a punch and let you practice when you're short on space
Blackstar just dropped a mini amp that could change the market forever
The BEAM Mini could offer big competition to the Spark Go, with “component-level” models, cutting-edge AI practice tools and support for NAM open source captures
The making of the Blackstar Doug Aldrich Signature DA100 Ruby
Doug Aldrich reveals how decades of vintage amps, real-world touring and close collaboration with Blackstar helped shape his DA100 Ruby signature head
Best acoustic guitar amps 2026: let your acoustic tone shine
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others
“Both amps dazzle”: Blackstar TV-10 AH & TV-10 BH heads review
Can this pair of new compact heads from Blackstar – the US-styled TV-10 AH and its British-counterpart, the TV-10 BH – deliver those classic tones?
Best beginner guitar amps 2026: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
After nearly 10 years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more
Best bass amps for practice 2026: top combos for working on your chops at home
Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps
As Blackstar heads towards its 20th anniversary, it redefines what it means to develop an artist-first amp that pairs class with innovation
Sponsor Content Created With Blackstar
From being founded by ex-Marshall employees to leading the charge in patented tone-shaping circuits, hybrid valve-and-DSP designs and cutting-edge digital platforms, the Blackstar team looks back at its key moments
“A cost-effective way of accurately amplifying your modeled tone, which is exactly what many guitar players need”: Blackstar Artist FR Special review
Bypassing some of the fancy features of other FRFR cabinets, Blackstar gets straight to the point with a no-frills solution for amplifying your modeled guitar tones
