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Fargen Blackbird VS2 Amp Review
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Fargen Blackbird VS2 Amp Review

The Blackbird draws inspiration from Fender’s blackface era (with much in common with the rare Vibroverb) and is an amazing platform for pedal-heavy rigs.

How Tube Amps Work
Amp DIY

How Tube Amps Work

From voltage conversion to capacitors, pentodes, and class A operation, we demystify the basics of tube-amp functionality.

Fargen Unveils Townhouse Micro-Sized Amp
Effects

Fargen Unveils Townhouse Micro-Sized Amp

Fargen expands their micro-sized series with the Townhouse.

Rivera Amplification Announces Venus 3
Effects

Rivera Amplification Announces Venus 3

Rivera Amplification releases the Venus 3–a Class A, 15-watt amp powered by a pair of 6V6 tubes.

Brunetti Singleman Amp Review
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Brunetti Singleman Amp Review

An excellent tribute to blackface Fenders in terms of tonality, Brunetti''s Singleman also features classy looks, roadworthy build quality, and a very reasonable price.

Marshall JMP-1C 50th Anniversary Combo Amp Review
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Marshall JMP-1C 50th Anniversary Combo Amp Review

The JMP-1C is perfect for home recordists looking to add the coveted JMP growl and attack to their tracks, collectors looking for a usable and user-friendly piece of Marshall history, and those who are want the Super Lead sound back after putting their 100-watt heads in storage years ago.

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Tweaking a Crate V33

Turning a Crate V33 2x12 combo into a more powerful little tone machine.

Tony Bruno Custom Amps Underground Custom Amp Review
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Tony Bruno Custom Amps Underground Custom Amp Review

The Underground Custom is an evolution of the Underground 30 that incorporates different capacitors and resistors, adds a Mid control, and includes a negative feedback loop that re-voices the amp significantly.

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Demystifying the Master Volume

What are the sonic differences between master-volume and non-master-volume amps

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Video Review - Jaguar Amplification Junior

PG's Pat Smith takes us through his review of the new Jaguar Amplification Junior combo (the full review can be found in the May issue of Premier Guitar magazine). The Jaguar Junior is a 17 watt class A amplifier and is loaded with 2-12AX7 preamp tubes, 2-EL84 and 1-GZ34 power tubes. It is a single channel amp with high and low inputs. The controls are simplistic and basic -- Master Volume, Volume and Tone. In the back of the amp there is a pentode and triode switch that enables the guitarist to dial back the amp to 7 watts. The over-sized cabinet is packed with a single Customized Celestion G12H Anniversary speaker and the whole package weighs about 45 lbs.