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Why the 4x10 Bassman is considered the best-sounding Fender amp of all time
By Chris Gill published
How this supersized combo played an integral role in the development of the modern guitar amp

PRS Sonzera 20 Combo review
By Paul Riario published
Reworked, redesigned, reinvigorated, PRS's versatile combo returns – and it's a bona-fide 20-watt powerhouse of tone

11 ways to improve your tube amp tone
By Guitarist editors published
Under-the-hood improvements and careful speaker selection can secure that sound you’ve been searching for

Fender ’48 Dual Professional JB Edition review
By Chris Gill published
Joe Bonamassa’s signature recreation of this ultra-rare Fender tweed combo has been three years in the making – was it worth the wait?

Laney Supergroup LA-Studio review
By Nick Guppy published
The latest amp head from Laney’s flagship UK-designed and made Supergroup range offers real vintage tube tone combined with Two Notes cab emulation

The history of power tubes and how they work
By Huw Price published
Power tubes: what do they do? And how do they affect your tone? All is explained right here...

Supro Royale 1932R 1x12 combo review
By Chris Gill published
There’s headroom all the way up to the clear blue sky with this pedal-friendly tube combo from Supro

Everything you wanted to know about preamp tubes but were too afraid to ask
By Huw Price published
Despite technological advances, we still can’t get enough of the humble valve – here’s why
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