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With up to 40% off guitar amps Thomann's huge Hughes & Kettner sale just made upgrading your backline a lot more affordable
By Matt McCracken published
Bag yourself a massive saving on a new tube amp or pedal amp with up to 40% off Hughes & Kettner at Thomann

Mesa/Boogie’s Mark IIC++ was used by Metallica to shape the sound of 1980s metal – and now it’s been released for the first time ever
By Matt Owen published
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield's Crunch Berries amp, which was only ever made as an unofficial mod exclusive only to artists, gets its first-ever wide release

Why folk legend Richard Thompson is embracing new guitar gear – but drawing the line at digital
By Matt Owen published
Thompson may be impressed with modern guitar gear, but he’s explained why he doesn’t like digital amp simulations

Fender’s Blues Junior has been upgraded for its 30th anniversary
By Phil Weller published
With new-and-improved circuitry, a smoother spring reverb, and some tasty aesthetic touches, the Blues Junior is celebrating its birthday in style

“Brings the sound of the gods to us mere mortals”: Marshall 1959 Modified & JCM800 Modified review
By Martin Smith published
The gatekeepers at Marshall have finally unlocked beast mode, releasing two brand-new Modified high‑gain amps. Time to plug in!

Mark Tremonti’s PRS signature amp is one of the best affordable high-gain amps on the market – and it just got one major upgrade
By Matt Owen published
An all-new Archon Classic and 4x12 "mega-sized" cab have also been released

Chapman Guitars brings major industry player onboard as part of company restructure – and teases first-ever amp
By Janelle Borg published
The guitar company, founded by YouTuber Rob Chapman, has undergone a string of changes in recent months

José Arredondo built amps for Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and Mick Mars. Now Dave Friedman is honoring his legacy with a definitive amp
By Matt Owen published
With the blessing of Arredondo’s family, Friedman will build a highly limited amp that encompasses most of the late amp guru’s elusive mods

Meet the affordable vintage tube amp you can turn into the best little Marshall you’ve never heard
By Huw Price published
It's old, British and cool, and you might even be able to pick up one for 500 bucks. But with its edgy Vox, underpowered Marshall voicing, this lesser-celebrated tube amp might just be the studio powerhouse you've been waiting for
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