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“An excellent range of tones”: Blackstar HT Series MK III HT-1R, HT-5R and HT-20RH review
New look, same great tone? The third generation of Blackstar’s compact tube amp series is more than just a makeover – please welcome CabRig speaker emulation to the party
Eric Johnson says the ever-expanding world of guitar gear has resulted in “so much option anxiety”
As the amp modeler and digital multi-effects markets continue to grow, Johnson has responded with a back-to-basics record that demonstrates the benefits of a stripped-back signal chain
“Can genuinely hold its own in any genre”: Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo review
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
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
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
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
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
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
