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.
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.
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!
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.














