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“Can genuinely hold its own in any genre”: Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo review
By Richard Barrett published
How can Mesa/Boogie possibly have improved on the Mark V so much that it skipped the Mark VI? Join us as we plug in and find out

“I hear so much that I don’t hear in the digital plugin”: Alex Lifeson explains why digital amps can’t match up to the real thing
By Phil Weller published
The Rush guitarist-turned-gear-manufacturer feels there’s one crucial element that plugins lack – and makes real amps sound superior

British builder Blackstar turns the dial towards vintage Fender tone with the TV-10A
By Matt Parker published
The new 1x12” Class A combo draws inspiration from early Fender circuits, but adds in modern conveniences

“One of the best-sounding USA amplifiers currently available”: Bad Cat Jet Black head review
By Nick Guppy published
Bad Cat’s new addition combines its classic signature sound with a unique new high-gain voicing – and the results are remarkable

From digital amps, to modelers and mods – Marshall’s new CEO has big plans to win back guitarists
By Matt Parker published
Jeremy de Maillard has gone from Marshall headphones to the head of the iconic amp firm – now he’s tasked with raising a sleeping giant

Friedman's PLEX is a “sonic twin” of the amp that kickstarted Dave Friedman's tone obsession
By Phil Weller published
The 50-watt, two-channel amp head is a meticulous recreation of Friedman’s favorite amp, which kicks off the firm's new Vintage Collection

Magnatone’s mega-loud signature Slash head the SL-100 is available in new Blackout Edition finishes
By Matt Parker published
The GN’R guitar hero has debuted a new darker finish for his thunderous signature amp

“Sonic dynamite that can cover Hendrix, SRV, Mayer and more”: Victory The Deputy Compact Head review
By Nick Guppy published
Victory joins forces with Peter ‘Danish Pete’ Honoré once again to produce a compact signature model loaded with classic sounds
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