Hail the cabs: Mesa/Boogie unveils comprehensive Boogie cabinet range By Matt Parker published 5 October 22 The series includes new 2x10 and 4x10 designs, alongside a low-end focussed Thiele extension cab
Boss just gave players more reasons to pick up a Katana MkII with impressive Version 2 software update By Matt Owen published 15 July 22 A new Klon effect, improved Cab IR capabilities, fresh contour settings and an additional Solo EQ block are among the new features added to the Katana MkII digital guitar amp platform
The history of modded Marshalls By Nick Guppy published 4 July 22 From master volumes to motherboards, we take a look at the evolution of Marshall mods with legendary amp guru Paul Rivera Sr
20 milestone moments in Marshall’s 60-year quest for bigger, badder tone By Guitarist editors published 17 June 22 Featuring Hendrix, Townshend, Nigel Tufnel and more, this history of Marshall by numbers goes to 11 and beyond
NAMM 2022: Vox unveils new, limited-edition Rich Blue AC15 and AC10 guitar amps By Jackson Maxwell published 27 May 22 Same classic sounds in a neat new limited-edition colorway
Vox unveils Union Jack and Cream Brown finishes for its Pathfinder practice amp By Matt Parker published 26 April 22 Iconic British tones now wrapped up in the iconic British flag
Charting the evolution of solid-state and digital guitar amps – and the future of tubes By Nick Guppy published 8 April 22 Non-tube amplification is nothing new. While the future for tube amps is far from certain, innovation in digital and solid-state designs is something to be excited about
Dumble amps: the legacy and legend By Nick Guppy published 1 April 22 Following the death of Alexander Dumble, we take a deeper dive into the legendary designs that bear his name, and the gear and sounds that followed from his influence
Fender Tone Master Super Reverb review By Nick Guppy published 21 February 22 This stunning digital recreation of a legendary combo includes superb reverb and tremolo for authentic Fender tone and response without the price – or weight – of an all-valve version
Best high-end guitar amps 2024: 8 of the finest-sounding amplifiers money can buy By Simon Fellows published 18 February 22 From handwired boutique combos to high-gain monster heads, we invite you to peruse these dream guitar amps from Fender, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie and more
Line 6 shakes up its amp offerings in a big way with affordable new Catalyst range of dual-channel combos By Jackson Maxwell published 15 February 22 Comprised of 200-watt 2x12, and 100- and 60-watt 1x12 amps, the Catalyst line features L6's HX tech, and looks to be the company's answer to Boss’s revered Katanas
The history of Orange in four key guitar amps By Rod Brakes published 3 February 22 This British brand has spawned many a classic design since arriving on the scene in the late '60s – we take a whistle-stop tour through its most influential heads
Magnatone’s Starlite promises to pack classic Fender-style tones into a 5-watt Class A combo By Matt Parker published 21 January 22 The low-wattage amp houses a single 6V6 and 12AX7 tube and aims to offer Tweed and ’60s-era tones
Marshall guitar amp heads: what you need to know By Rod Brakes published 17 December 21 From JTMs to JMPs and JCMs, Marshall’s product specialist, Steve Smith, tracks the evolution of these iconic amps
Thermion Zero Dynamic Hybrid Amplifier review By Nick Guppy published 17 December 21 Spanish pedal wizard Thermion has cooked up a compact stereo power amp that lets you enjoy your pedals anywhere
Harley Benton updates its practice amp line with HB-40MFX and HB-20MFX modeling amps, starting from $99 By Sam Roche published 15 December 21 The uber-affordable combos feature onboard effects, five amp models Bluetooth connectivity and an onboard tuner
Reverb announces the best-selling guitar amps of 2021 By Matt Owen published 19 November 21 It's the year of the modelers in the guitar amp department, with tube amps proving less popular in the face of digital innovation
633 Engineering Dragonfly 1x10 Combo review By Nick Guppy published 17 September 21 Cliff Brown presents his take on the classic single-ended low-power valve combo – offered with or without reverb and tremolo
Amp tubes: get to know the different types By Rod Brakes published 6 July 21 We plug into the expert knowledge of analog gear guru, valve expert and Raw State founder Neil Perry
Two-Rock Amplification: the tonal approach and philosophy behind the company's sought-after sound By Jamie Dickson published 7 May 21 The California amp builder has built a huge following of tone-conscious pros – co-owner Eli Lester delves into his love of high headroom and designing the Classic Reverb Signature