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Engl Ironball E606SE Special Edition
Reviews

Engl Ironball E606SE Special Edition Review

Is this the ultimate metal head for 21st-century tube-amp addicts on a budget?

tube amps
Amps

Tube-Amp 101: A Beginner's Guide to Rocking Out

How preamp and power tubes interact with wattage and speaker ratings to yield the glorious tones of yesterday and today.

13 Watts of Ringing, Raging Splendor
Gear

13 Watts of Ringing, Raging Splendor

This unique, low-wattage combo produces a potent mélange of Vox and Fender sounds—and sings with a loud and outsized voice. The PG Balthazar Cabaret 13 review.

Mojotone BlackOut British Review
Gear

Mojotone BlackOut British Review

This intriguingly flexible take on the 18-watt formula serves up vintage authenticity while upping the EQ power considerably.

Black Volt Amplification Hawk Demo - PG Gear Spotlight
Videos

Black Volt Amplification Hawk Demo - PG Gear Spotlight

Handmade in Los Angeles, the Black Volt Hawk features reclaimed wood and grille cloths and aims to meld Fender and Marshall tones in a low-wattage design that can accommodate any octal power tube without re-biasing.

AC30 Tones for the 21st Century
Gear

AC30 Tones for the 21st Century

A lighter, more flexible take on a British-voiced ’60s stalwart: The PG Victory VC35 "The Copper" review.

First Look: Victory Amps VC35 The Copper
Gear

First Look: Victory Amps VC35 The Copper

Ride with an AC-style overachiever that dishes punch and sophistication from a light, compact head.