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GALLERY: L.A. Amp Show 2011

The latest boutique amps, guitars, and pedals on display at the annual Van Nuys gear gathering.

"рI built this amp so I could gig. Since my AC30 was too loud and an AC15 wasnуt loud enough, I grabbed some parts in my shop and built this amp,с says Morgan Ampsу Joe Morgan. рEveryone loves the top boost channel of old Vox amps, but I like the normal channel of an AC30 because itуs more versatile and usable for various applications.с Morgan Amps unveiled the AC20 Deluxe, which is based off an existing Morgan model called the AC20. Cranking out about 23 watts, its controls include Power Level, Cut, Volume, and two switches (Bright and Brilliant). "

A live editor and browser for customizing Tone Models and presets.

IK Multimedia is pleased to release the TONEX Editor, a free update for TONEX Pedal and TONEX ONE users, available today through the IK Product Manager. This standalone application organizes the hardware library and enables real-time edits to Tone Models and presets with a connected TONEX pedal.

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The luthier’s stash.

There is more to a guitar than just the details.

A guitar is not simply a collection of wood, wire, and metal—it is an act of faith. Faith that a slab of lumber can be coaxed to sing, and that magnets and copper wire can capture something as expansive as human emotion. While it’s comforting to think that tone can be calculated like a tax return, the truth is far messier. A guitar is a living argument between its components—an uneasy alliance of materials and craftsmanship. When it works, it’s glorious.

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MT 15 and Archon 50 Classic amplifiers offer fresh tones in release alongside a doubled-in-size Archon cabinet

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The Austin-based guitarist sticks with a tried-and-true combo of American guitars and British amps.

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