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The making of the Blackstar Doug Aldrich Signature DA100 Ruby
Doug Aldrich reveals how decades of vintage amps, real-world touring and close collaboration with Blackstar helped shape his DA100 Ruby signature head
“Both amps dazzle”: Blackstar TV-10 AH & TV-10 BH heads review
Can this pair of new compact heads from Blackstar – the US-styled TV-10 AH and its British-counterpart, the TV-10 BH – deliver those classic tones?
Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, has died aged 77
Laney played with Robert Plant and John Bonham, then established Laney Amplification in 1967 – helping Tony Iommi to define the sound of metal guitar
How the Diezel VH4 conquered metal, won fans in Metallica, Tool and Muse – and impressed John Fogerty too
Launched in ’92, the almighty four-channel beast completed a banner year for the high-gain tube amp
How an ’80s session guitar icon accidentally ended up with the ultimate Prince amp
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
Ashdown pairs the classic, sought-after valve tone with modern flexibility in its SX guitar amp line
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The British amp firm continues to double down on its promise of optimal tone at an accessible price point with its SX range
Orange redefines modern tube amps with the OR60, a single-channel, easy-to-use amp head with serious muscle
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Rather than revisiting past designs or leaning on nostalgia, Orange's new offering, the OR60, offers flexibility without sacrificing the core tone and identity
Built in the UK: Why Marshall still defines the sound of guitar
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The iconic brand’s amplifiers have stood the test of time. Here's how they continue to be a core part of the cultural conversation
How Mesa/Boogie balances its storied heritage with modern tonal versatility across three flagship ranges
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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
As Blackstar heads towards its 20th anniversary, it redefines what it means to develop an artist-first amp that pairs class with innovation
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From being founded by ex-Marshall employees to leading the charge in patented tone-shaping circuits, hybrid valve-and-DSP designs and cutting-edge digital platforms, the Blackstar team looks back at its key moments
