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Solid-State Smackdown: Six Vintage Transistor Amps
July 11, 2019
Silicon sluggers with brains and brawn for stage and studio.
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Quilter Labs Announces the Tone Block 202
June 24, 2019
The amp is the first Block series amplifier to feature an FRFR Voice mode for use with modern modeling systems.
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Quick Hit: Fender Rumble Studio 40 Review
October 15, 2018
A feature-packed practice amp for low enders, with an impressive network of connections.
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Heptode Introduces the Jim '81 Guitar Amp
July 17, 2018
A dual-channel rackmounted amp that aims to hit both British and American tones via a proprietary analog emulation technology.
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SNAMM '18 - VHT Redline 80 S and Redline V Four Demos
July 1, 2018
Get a taste of the new solid-state combo packed with spring reverb and the four faces of dirt residing in a new pedal.
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Laney Amplification Unveils the Mini Line
April 6, 2018
The company announces two battery powered models that are available in three different flavors.
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GLB Sound Announces the GIG10 Manhattan Combo
February 26, 2018
The GIG10 Manhattan's tube preamp is a traditional sounding design optimized for maximum clarity, detail, articulation, and headroom.
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Tools for the Task: Micro Amps
December 6, 2017
Ten very little amps that won’t blow any doors down, but might inspire more practice.
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Taurus Updates Stomp-Head Line with the Classic and High-Gain Models
November 21, 2017
Both units are 2-channel, 60W amps that are revoiced and resized in pedalboard-friendly units.
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7 Sleeper Vintage Amps That Bring the Noise
July 14, 2017
Discover these pawnshop beauties by Airline, Teisco, Yamaha, Harmony, Ace Tone, Hohner, and McKinney.
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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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Quick Hit: Vox MV50 AC Review
June 30, 2017
Can a pint-sized hybrid head cop the arena-rocking tones of an iconic amp?
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Seymour Duncan Releases the PowerStage 700
June 30, 2017
A stereo power amp that offers 700 watts of power per channel
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Quilter Labs Announces the OverDrive 200
May 22, 2017
A 200-watt head that features two channels, effects loop, and universal power supply.
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First Look: Vox MV50 AC
May 1, 2017
Watch John Bohlinger play and offer up his initial thoughts on this powerful little Brit-toned head.
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Trash or Treasure: Sunn Solos II
November 21, 2016
Twenty bucks for a 1970s Sunn combo in excellent condition makes for a Saturday well spent!
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Ask Amp Man: Reviving an Alamo Fury
March 2, 2016
A dead amp bought for next to nothing might—with a few inexpensive fixes—become a new workhorse.
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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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Tone Tips: Modelers vs. Traditional Rigs
October 15, 2015
To model, or not to model? That depends on what type of player you are.
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Ask Amp Man: Demystifying the Ibanez GX20's Volume Knobs
August 18, 2015
How to make sense of the cascading gain stages in a 1980s solid-state combo.
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