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5 guitar amp recording techniques you need to try
By Connor Godfrey published
There are countless ways to record an electric guitar that go far beyond simply sticking a dynamic mic on the amp grille. Here are five less conventional methods for capturing a standout tone

Peavey celebrates 30 years of one of metal’s most iconic guitar amps with two new 6505 amp heads
By Matt Owen published
The result of "countless hours" of deep dives into the original amp and conversations with users, each unit promises to “re-create the magical, crushing sound that defined a generation of guitar tone”

Mesa/Boogie bolsters its iconic Rectifier catalog with 25-watt Badlander head and 1x12 combo
By Matt Owen published
The newest additions to the Rectifier range each feature two channels, three preamp modes and Mesa/Boogie's built-in CabClone IR interface for recording cab-less

Gibson launches the Digital Amp, an app that uses your phone’s mic to detect and amplify your guitar signal – no cables required
By Matt Owen published
Available only on the Gibson App, the virtual playing companion offers a wealth of sound-sculpting tools

Positive Grid Spark review
By Rob Laing last updated
With features such as Smart Jam and Auto Chord, is this the future of desktop amplification?

Supro looks to offer vintage crunch in abundance with new Amulet 1x10 combo amp
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
The vintage-inspired tube amp features a 10” Celestion Creamback speaker, three-way power attenuator and all-tube reverb and tremolo effects

Baroni AFK150 review
By Nick Guppy last updated
From the cult Foxgear pedal brand comes Baroni’s latest innovation: a micro head that could just be the most portable tube amp out there

Fender officially releases limited-edition Pro Junior IV SE – a compact and affordable 15W tube combo for “clean-to-mean” tones
By Matt Owen published
The Pro Junior IV SE arrives with a 10” speaker, black vinyl covering with aged silver grille cloth, a revoiced overdrive circuit for tighter bass response and a sensible price tag

The story of the JTM45, Marshall’s first amp and a holy grail of rock guitar
By Nick Guppy published
Wartime crooner, big band drummer and legendary shop owner, Jim Marshall’s life was shaped by music. In 1962, he and his team shaped music with an amp that changed everything

NAMM 2022: Blackstar debuts all-new St. James amp series, featuring “the lightest 50-watt valve guitar amps on Earth”
By Matt Owen published
Comprising two combos, two heads and two cabs, the St. James range offers ultra-light designs, Cab Rig software-powered sounds and new Celestion Zephyr speakers
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