repair Beef. It’s Watt’s for Dinner Buying a bass amp? Nothing’s more confusing—nor more critical—than understanding power classes and wattage specs. Here, we demystify the lingo and gross math to help you find the right amp for your needs.Mark GoodayDave GreenJul 17, 2015
head Trash or Treasure: Vox V125 Bass A rare early-’80s bass amp model sometimes used by Paul McCartney.Zachary FjestadJun 21, 2015
head Engl Rackhead 1060 Review Two independent amps join forces in a rackmountable bundle of low-end goodness.Jordan WagnerApr 14, 2015
bass-cabs ValveTrain Brandywine Review Inspired by vintage American studio bass amps, the Brandywine packs enough punch to get you tone-drunk.Brian FoxDec 29, 2014
whats-new Summer NAMM '14 - ValveTrain Charleston HP and Brandywine Demos See and hear demos of VT's new bass amp head and a head derived from the 5E3 Tweed Deluxe circuit.Shawn HammondJul 30, 2014
whats-new Ask Amp Man: A Fender Head Transplant A home-surgery survivor—and the relative merits of KT66 and 6L6 tubes.Jeff BoberMay 26, 2014
june-2014 On Bass: Let's Go Amp Shopping In the market for a new bass rig? Before you plunk down the coin, ask yourself a few questions.Steve CookApr 14, 2014
engl Musikmesse '14 - Engl Bass Rackhead 1020 and 1030 Demos The German amp company split the two channels from the popular E1060 into two rackmount units. See and hear them both in action.Joe GoreApr 09, 2014
albion Musikmesse '14 - Albion Amplification ABH800 and BLS610 Demos Former amp designer at Vox and Marshall, Steve Grindrod continues building his own company's repertoire with a new bass head and cabinet.Joe GoreApr 02, 2014
bass-tube-heads NAMM '14 - Warwick Fortress LTD 2014, LWA 1000 & LW Series Cab Demos The low-end warriors from Germany introduced a new bass, amps, and cab at this year's show. Hear 'em all in action!Rich OsweilerMar 04, 2014