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“A small yet mighty gig bag hero”: Mesa/Boogie launches powerhouse preamp/DI with all the tone-shaping capabilities of its high-end Subway line
By Jonathan Horsley published
A blockbuster sequel to the original, the Subway+ Bass DI‑Preamp II offers bassists everything they need in one compact housing that's 40 per cent smaller than its predecessor

Following the record-breaking sale of Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger,” more Grateful Dead and Garcia guitar gear is coming up for auction
By Janelle Borg published
More than 300 pieces from the inner circle of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia are currently up for grabs – including Garcia’s studio‑ and video‑played pre‑war Gibson Super 400N

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

How Mesa/Boogie balances its storied heritage with modern tonal versatility across three flagship ranges
By Guitar World Staff published
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In operation since 1969, Mesa/Boogie continues to cement its reputation as a leader in the tube amp market in the 2020s

Mesa/Boogie brings back the fire-breathing Triple Rectifier
By Jonathan Horsley published
This limited edition drop puts the custom-order look back in style, presenting 150-watts of legendary high-gain performance – and a sound that shaped '90s rock and metal

Best amps for metal 2026: my top picks for high-gain heroes
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy

How a hypnotic ‘Mani’ bassline propelled one of the Stone Roses’ finest moments
By Nick Wells published
Mani famously played a paint-splattered Rickenbacker El Dorado bass through a Mesa/Boogie rig on this 1989 indie-pop classic

The Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ HRG was championed by John Petrucci and beyond – now it’s been brought back
By Phil Weller published
The 100-watt amp, which heralds from Mesa/Boogie’s Lagunitas Shop days, has been revived alongside a Vintage Thiele cab

Metallica spark Mesa/Boogie mystery as unidentified amp spotted in ESP Guitars video. Could this be a James Hetfield signature?
By Jonathan Horsley published
Speculation surrounding this unidentified chugging object has been ongoing since 2017 when it was spotted in Metallica's studio

This is all the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – and there’s a dreamy Stratocaster/Jazzmaster hybrid
By Matt Owen published
An Ariel Posen signature Strat, Jimmy Page’s latest Sundragon amp and a reissue of Metallica's hallowed IIC++ all dropped during a busy week for guitar gear
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