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Friedman unveils the PLEX, a 50W tube head inspired by Dave Friedman’s all-time favourite amp
By Jonathan Horsley published
If you are looking for tones inspired by the vintage Marshall that started Friedman’s obsession with amplifiers, the PLEX has you covered, and it has some modern refinements too
Best desktop amps 2024: a lightweight and portable practice solution for all guitarists
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of the finest small-scale amps from Positive Grid, Blackstar, Yamaha, Vox and Orange
Blackstar promises “a new level” of performance from HT MKIII series tube amps – now with CabRig
By Jonathan Horsley published
Blackstar's versatile amp series just got more versatile with the CabRig making its heads and combos a viable recording tool, with size and power options for the stage, studio or home
"A guy named Alexander Dumble made the amps": Andrew Watt reveals the gear behind Pearl Jam's new album
By Rob Laing published
"I have Marshalls, Fenders, Voxes, Oranges, Supros – all different kinds of amps. But since the day we got this amp I've not plugged into anything else," he said of his favourite Dumble modded amp
Boss goes big for bassists, unveiling ME-90B multi-fx, and Katana-500 head and 1x12 cab
By Jonathan Horsley published
And a fine Thumpin' Thursday to you, too, as Boss effectively delivers an full pro-quality digital rig for your consideration
Gibson expands its Mesa/Boogie co-designed amp range with the Dual Falcon 20 2x10
By Jonathan Horsley published
The latest from the Gibson amp line has two channels, two Jensen 10” speakers, tube-driven reverb and tremolo, and design input from Randall Smith and the Boogie team
Eric Clapton’s Marshall JCM800 that rocked 1.5 billion people at Live Aid is up for sale
By Jonathan Horsley published
So you need an amp to play guitar in a stadium for a watching TV audience of over a billion people? Well, something has just come in... All you need is a cobbled together Strat
"I named it when I was drunk but I don't remember what the catalyst for that was!": Gibson reveals the Slash “Jessica” Les Paul Standard
By Will Groves published
Slash's go-to live weapon gets a faithful repro outing
Best headphone amps for guitar 2024: turn it up while keeping it down
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly, or on the go, with our pick of headphone amps for guitar
"Not only does this tiny device allow us to beam iconic Boss tones directly into our ears, but the Stage Feel feature delivers an immersive practice experience like no other": Boss Katana:Go review
By Daryl Robertson published
The new Boss headphone amp looks to revolutionise the way you practice at home – but is it worth it?
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