Reviews: Amps
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Quick Hit: Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge
June 8, 2018
To misquote Timothy Leary: “Cut the cord, turn on, play wherever you want.”
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Hartke HD500 Review
June 4, 2018
For a 35-pound lightweight, Hartke’s new 2x10 combo can throw some air—with 500 watts under the hood and a smart command central.
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Orange Brent Hinds Terror Review
May 14, 2018
The Mastodon mayhem lord’s signature amp dishes killer clean tones as readily as filthy ones.
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Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII Review
April 24, 2018
A budget-friendly combo with countless crunch tones plus studio-friendly features.
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Todd Sharp JOAT 20 Review
March 13, 2018
A studio ace's decades of session experience informed this combo's galaxy of tones—and all without a traditional tone stack.
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Nolatone Club Master Review
January 18, 2018
Paul Sanders’ compact and excellent pedal platform delivers much more than mere headroom. It also sounds awesome, all by itself.
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Quick Hit: Vox Adio Air BS
January 7, 2018
A compact and suave bass amp with a Vox full of useful goods inside.
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ValveTrain Thunder/Train Review
January 1, 2018
A Supro Thunderbolt-inspired design that adds versatility to a classic tone recipe.
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Quick Hit: Baroni Lab Mini Amp 50 Review
November 28, 2017
With remarkably tube-like responsiveness and nice extras, this class-D amplifier-and-distortion-box combo packs impressive punch.
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Wooly Coats Spanky MkII Review
November 23, 2017
A throwback combo that combines modern volume control with classic vibes.
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Fender ’64 Custom Deluxe Reverb Review
November 9, 2017
A long-overdue handwired classic knocks it out of the park with tones and no-brainer mods that more than justify the price.
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Hughes & Kettner Era 1 Review
November 7, 2017
A mainstay rock ‘n’ roll amplifier maker delivers an impressive acoustic surprise.
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Gear of the Year 2017
November 7, 2017
Another year, another dazzling parade of pedals, guitars, amps, modelers, and accessories that made our noggins spin.
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Boss Acoustic Singer Live Review
October 2, 2017
Impressive value and features add up to a versatile acoustic amplification solution.
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Supro 1685RT Neptune Reverb Review
September 6, 2017
Supro teams with SIR to create a unique and potent backline workhorse.
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David Nordschow Amplification DNA-800 Review
August 9, 2017
A light and tight bass powerhouse with an impressive design pedigree.
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