Latest about tube amps
“Still remains the gold standard”: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ review
Beloved by James Hetfield, Prince and John Petrucci, the most revered amp in metal guitar tone makes a long-awaited return
“Comprehensively delivers on all fronts”: Bad Cat Era 30 review
Legendary amp designer Mark Sampson’s final opus for Bad Cat is the culmination of a lifetime of design excellence and could be his finest creation
“Brings the sound of the gods to us mere mortals”: Marshall 1959 Modified & JCM800 Modified review
The gatekeepers at Marshall have finally unlocked beast mode, releasing two brand-new Modified high‑gain amps. Time to plug in!
Do vintage NOS tubes really sound better? Here’s what you need to know
You might have heard a lot about the magic of NOS tubes. Here we dig into the subject, debunk some myths, and offer players something to think about when maintaining their amp
Fender’s American Vintage ’62 Super revives a “hidden treasure” tube amp
Landing in the sweet spot between ’50s tweed tones and ’60s black-panel sparkle, the ’62 Super is a throwback combo from a transitional period of Fender history
Supro’s new Airwaves combo is a 6V6-driven 1x12 with Two Notes tech for vintage-modern versatility
The New York firm’s latest build can push air with vintage, Celestion-powered tones and record DI with customizable IRs for the best of both tonal disciplines
Ben Harper’s Dumble was found at a yard sale – and it had previously belonged to the Beach Boys
Owning the amp afforded Harper a meeting with the legendary amp builder, who soon revealed its surprising past
Thomann has acquired Hughes & Kettner – and is promising a bright future for the German amp giant championed by Alex Lifeson and Tommy Thayer
The mega retailer has added the innovative amp company to its evolving roster of brands – but what's next for the beloved firm?
An interview with the late, great Mark Sampson, the trailblazing amp designer behind Bad Cat and Matchless
Just before he died, guitar amp guru Mark Sampson sat down us to discuss his reunion with Bad Cat, and with the storied US amp company's John Thompson, he laid out a future vision for what boutique amps should be
