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Gear Radar: Dial in Extreme Tone, Command the Stage, and Build Your Dream Amp

Gear Radar: Dial in Extreme Tone, Command the Stage, and Build Your Dream Amp

This month's Gear Radar roundup features Lollar's aggressive Monolith Humbuckers for extreme playing styles, the versatile QSC CB10 Compact Battery-Powered Loudspeaker perfect for gigging musicians and DJs, and the StewMac Valve Factory 18 Amp Kit, which makes building a classic American-inspired tube circuit safe and simple.


Lollar Pickups

Monolith Humbuckers

The new Lollar Monolith humbuckers are designed to meet the needs of modern players. The alnico 8 magnets offer aggressive attack, balanced compression, full body, and an articulate midrange that is well suited for extreme playing styles such as metal. Available for 6- and 7-string instruments with 4-conductor lead wires.

Street price $190
StewMac

Valve Factory 18 Amp Kit

Whether you've soldered for years or have never touched a circuit in your life, StewMac's VF18 is designed to demystify the world of tube amplifiers. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the entire build safely and confidently. Inspired by classic circuits from the golden age of American tube amps!

Street price $599.99
QSC

CB10 - Compact Battery-Powered Loudspeaker

CB10 Compact Battery-Powered LoudspeakerThe CB10 is a compact, battery-powered loudspeaker system offering unrivaled audio performance and versatility. It features a 10" LF driver, a 1" compression driver, and a 3-channel mixer for microphones, instruments, and Bluetooth streaming. Ideal for DJs, event professionals, and musicians, it offers easy plug-and-play operation and customization via the QSC Loudspeaker Control app.

Street price $799