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Yvette Young of Covet performs during Swanfest at Heart Health Park on April 23, 2022 in Sacramento, California
Yvette Young has a new piece of signature gear – and it might be the one stop shop for all the ambient prog rock tones you’ve been waiting for

By Phil Weller Published

Young has a unveiled a new Mixwave plugin that has a treasure trove of toys to play with

Plugins & Apps
Left-Brian May of Queen performs at The O2 Arena on June 05, 2022 in London, England; Right-Irish blues and rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer, Rory Gallagher (1948-1995), poses for a portrait with his guitar on September 25, 1982 at the Old Waldorf in San Francisco, California
In 1969, a young Brian May hid in a venue to speak to Rory Gallagher – and it led to his tonal breakthrough

By Janelle Borg Published

The Irish blues rock legend gave May a tonal template that he says he’s never bettered

Guitarists
Vox amPlug 3 AC30 review
“The sleeker design and stellar tones still make this one of the greatest headphone amps on the market”: Vox amPlug 3 AC30 review

By Daryl Robertson Published

Vox gives their famous headphone amps a facelift – but how do they stand up to the competition?

Headphone Amps
Vox AC custom series classic vintage red
Vox’s AC Custom amps get a 2024 glow-up with new Classic Vintage Red range

By Phil Weller Published

Continuing its tradition of releasing its AC10C1, AC15C1, and AC30C2 amps in limited edition colorways, Vox’s latest finish is complemented by black and gold diamond fret cloth and a vintage rectangle Vox badge

Guitar Amps
Vox Hand-Wired Series AC30 head and cabinet
“We found the perfect 1963 AC30 and we took it apart and figured out what made it tick”: Vox is making ‘classic’ amps and pedals again, as its Hand-Wired AC Series and Vintage wahs put the firm’s most iconic builds under the microscope

By Guitar World Staff Published

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We headed to Vox's NAMM booth to hear the results of its most ambitious reproduction process yet

Guitar Amps
Vox AC30 Twin
Why the Vox AC30 is the “desert island” amp of choice for guitar legends including Brian May, the Edge and Rory Gallagher

By Chris Gill Published

The AC30 is an all-time classic tube combo. We unpack its history and design, its brief deployment in the studio with the Beatles, and the titanic influence it has had on guitar tone

Combo Amps
Vox AC30 vs Vox AC15: Close up of Vox badge on an AC15
Vox AC30 vs Vox AC15: which of these diamond-clad icons should you choose?

By Daryl Robertson Published

You know you want the legendary tone of Vox, but should you splash out on the AC30 or opt for the smaller AC15? Let's find out

Guitar Gear
Nembrini Audio DC30
Nembrini Audio announces $39 AC30 emulation plugin, the DC30

By Sam Roche Published

The Italian software company seeks to add some classic British tones to your in-the-box rig

Plugins & Apps