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Mesa/Boogie Subway WD-800 Review
August 15, 2019
A Mesa bass powerhouse that brings bells and whistles galore, but remains true to the fat tube-based tone of the WalkAbout preamp that helped inspire it.
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Bass Bench: Signal Processing in Class-D Amps
August 9, 2019
Making the case for small and light, relatively cheap, and energy efficient.
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One Control Releases the BJF-S66 Compact Amp Head
July 26, 2019
In collaboration with renowned electronics designer Björn Juhl, has introduced its first ever guitar amp head.
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Aguilar Tone Hammer 700 Review
March 20, 2019
This svelte class-D powerhouse churns out 700 watts, yet keeps it light and tight at less than five pounds.
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Bergantino Releases the Forteʹ HP
February 6, 2019
The newest member of their low-end family features 1,200W of class-D power that offers a walloping “slam” in a lightweight, portable package.
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Milkman Sound The Amp Review
September 11, 2018
This handwired hybrid amp is a powerhouse in a pedal enclosure.
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Quick Hit: Baroni Lab Mini Amp 50 Review
November 28, 2017
With remarkably tube-like responsiveness and nice extras, this class-D amplifier-and-distortion-box combo packs impressive punch.
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Hilbish Design Beta Review
July 7, 2017
The spirit of the Sunn Beta is reborn in Nate Hilbish’s loud and lovingly executed homage.
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Trickfish Bullhead 1K Amp and BM 212 Cabinet Reviews
November 1, 2015
A new bass rig with standout EQ that makes it easy to dial in tones.
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Beef. It’s Watt’s for Dinner
July 17, 2015
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.
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TC Electronic BH800 Review
April 24, 2015
A svelte 800-watt bass amp with a cornucopia of sounds available via free download.
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Engl Rackhead 1060 Review
April 14, 2015
Two independent amps join forces in a rackmountable bundle of low-end goodness.
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Tech 21 VT Bass 1000 & B410-VT Bass Rig Review
March 11, 2013
The combination of a VT Bass 1000 head and B410-VT cab makes for a pretty incredible bass rig that gets very, very close to the sound and feel of a classic Ampeg SVT.
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Kustom K 100
January 9, 2013
Probably best known for their unique tuck-and-roll amp covering that was offered in a variety of sparkly colors, Kustom was one of the first amp manufacturers to find success with solid-state technology in the 1960s.
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1968 Fender Telecaster Custom and 1967 Fender Solid State Super Reverb
August 10, 2012
The 1968 Telecaster Custom pictured this month has a custom olympic white finish with black binding.
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1968 Fender Stratocaster and 1969 Kustom K 100 2
March 9, 2012
A swinging ’60s couple: 1968 Fender Stratocaster and 1969 Kustom K 100 2 head and cab. By the mid 1960s, the Stratocaster— Fender’s top model of 1954—had taken a
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The Mysterious Vox Pacemaker
January 10, 2012
Because the Pacemaker
was entirely designed
and built in the US,
many enthusiasts
don’t consider it to
be a true Vox.
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Genz Benz Streamliner 900 Bass Amp Review
June 14, 2011
The Streamliner holds true to its name with a simple, user-friendly control configuration and an all-tube, class-A preamp section.
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Amp Brand Bass Amplifier
June 14, 2011
AMP brand amplifiers seem to have a cult-like status and a small, but loyal following.
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TC Electronic RH750 Bass Amp Review
June 6, 2011
TC Electronic ups the power on its award-winning RH450 amp.
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