Marshall DSL40CR Review (2023) The Everyman of Metal Amps
The Marshall DSL40CR is a 40-watt tube combo amplifier that offers classic Marshall growl and unmistakable British flavor.
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Amps
7 Best Marshall Amps (2023)
We run down our picks for the 7 best Marshall amps, and find this classic amp maker has something to fit every budget!
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7 Best Combo Amps (2023) Power, Performance, and Portability
Combo amps offer a convenient way to practice, record, and even perform live. Learn about the best combo amps in this roundup!
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7 Best Fender Amps (2023) Twang At All Budgets
We take a look at our 7 picks of the best Fender guitar amps on the market – there’s a lot to choose from!
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7 Best Battery-Powered Amps (2023) – Tone on the Go
Unlike a few years ago, these days the best battery powered amps actually sound pretty great! Here’s 7 of our favorites.
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7 Best Small Guitar Amps (2023)
We run down our top 7 choices for the best small guitar amps, and find you can actually get quite a range of tones in these little packages!
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7 Best Amps For Metal (2023) With Amazing Chug!
We check out the 7 best amps for metal on the market today, from budget micro heads to the grand daddy – the 5150.
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7 Best Solid-State Guitar Amps (2023)
We run down our 7 choices for the best solid state guitar amps on the market today – and there’s some killer pedal platforms among them!
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7 Best Beginner Guitar Amps (2023)
We run down our list of the 7 Best Beginner Guitar Amps, and find you can get a lot of amp at a beginner budget!
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Boss Katana 50 MKII Review (2023) – Best In Class
In just four years, the Boss Katana has quickly established itself as the number one choice for the budget minded guitarist. Now with the MKII series, Boss has extended the Katana’s capabilities to make it something that appeals to all. We take a look at this amazingly versitile sub $300 amp.
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Fender vs Marshall (2023) Classic Amp Showdown!
In our Fender Vs Marshall shootout, we walk through the key differences between these classic amp brands – plus our favorites!
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Fender Mustang Micro Review (2023)
We review the Fender Mustang Micro, and find an impressive little headphone amp that more than lives up to the online hype!
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20 Best Free Amp Sims/Plugins For Guitarists [2023]
Amp sims are the way to go when you need a variety of recording tones on a budget, and with so many free amp sims, there’s a lot of choice!
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7 Best Guitar Headphone Amps [2023] – Amp in Your Cans
We look at the best guitar headphone amps on the market today, from budget units to higher end all in one solutions.
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7 Best Amps Under $500 (2023) That Sound More Expensive!
We round up the Best Amps Under $500, and find a ton of great sounds and features – without having to take out a loan!
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8 Best Guitar Amps Under $100 [2023] – Great Cheap Tones!
If you’re in the market for the best guitar amp under $100, we have some killer choices for every genre and style!
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Fender Bassbreaker 15 Review [2023] American Amp, British Flavor
In our Fender Bassbreaker 15 review, we take a look at this hugely popular combo and get to the heart of what people love about it.
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Tube Amps VS Solid State Amps (2023) – How To Choose!
If you’re new to amps, the choice between tube amps and solid state amps might not be obvious – we explain the differences!
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7 Best Mini Guitar Amps (2023) Big Sound, Tiny Amps
The best mini guitar amps offer great tones, portability and tons of features. Check out our guide to the best options on the market!
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7 Best Amps for Jazz Guitar (2023) Amps for All Budgets and Styles of Jazz
We’ve put together the ultimate list of the best jazz guitar amps to help guide you through your purchase. Check out our guide to learn more!
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Neural DSP Archetype: Tom Morello Review (2023)
We check out the new Neural DSP plugin, bringing Tom Morello’s unique sound to your fingertips!
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7 Best Amps for Telecasters (2023) Accentuate Your Twang
The best amps for Telecasters share one common trait – they all allow the natural character of the guitar to take the spotlight!
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7 Best 5-Watt Tube Amps (2023) Small Amps, Big Sound
What separates the best 5 watt tube amps from the rest is simple – character. What they lack in power, these amps make up for in personality!
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7 Best Busking Amps (2023) – Top-Rated Amps for Street Performers
In our roundup of the best busking amps we find that portability and flexible power arrangements are the most important features to look for!
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7 Best Guitar Amps Under $200 (2023) Feature Packed Models to Suit Even The Tightest Budgets
You might be surprised to learn that when it comes to the best amps under $200, there’s no need to compromise on quality, tones, or features!
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Line 6 Metallurgy Collection Review (2023)
Line 6 have set their sights squarely on the metal community with the Metallurgy Collection – but does it deliver?
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7 Best Guitar Amps with Bluetooth (2023)
We run down our top picks for the best guitar amps with bluetooth – a new development in the amp world but a popular one.
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Supro 1695TJ Black Magick 1×12″ 25-watt Tube Combo Amp Review (2023)
We review the Supro 1695TJ Black Magick 1×12″ 25-watt Tube Combo Amp, packed with all that Jimmy Page mojo!
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Marshall ORI20H Origin 20-watt Tube Head Review (2023)
We review the Marshall ORI20H Origin 20-watt Tube Head, and find it gives you those plexi tones at a bargain price!
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Line 6 PowerCab 112 Plus Review (2023)
We review the Line 6 PowerCab 112 Plus, and find it a killer option for those looking for a more advanced FRFR!
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Blackstar Fly 3 Mini Review (2023) A Marvel of Modern Electronics
In our Blackstar Fly 3 Mini review, we get up close and personal with this 10 watt beauty that has everyone talking.
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7 Best Small Tube Amps (2023) – 20 watts or less!
As distinct from 100 watt monsters, the best small tube amps give you tube breakup at small room volumes!
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7 Best Clean Amps (2023) That Take Pedals Well
Our take on the best clean amps today isn’t exclusively for pedal based guitars – but these little beauties can do it all!
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Fender Pro Jr IV Review (2023) – Is It the Best Bang for Your Buck Clean Amp Around?
We take a closer look at the Fender Pro Jr IV, one of our favorite small tube amps, and a great option for beginners.
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5 Best Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers (2023) – Busking/Gigging Essentials!
A good acoustic guitar amplifier won’t just amplify the sound of your guitar, it’ll make it shine. Here’s 5 of the best.
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7 Best Modeling Amps (2023) – Boxes Full Of Tones!
The best modeling amps on the market these days range from tabletop practice amps to fully featured behemoths! We share our favorites!
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Bugera V5 Infinium Review (2023) – Tiny Amp, Tiny Price
In our Bugera V5 Infinium review, we find that Bugera managed to pack a whole ton of tone into this surprisingly small package!
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Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage Review (2023) – Simply the Best Small Tube Amp
In our Marshal SV20C Studio Vintage review, we find that Marshall somehow managed to fit that Plexi sound into a 20 watt tube combo!
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Fender Acoustasonic 40 Review (2023) Extraordinary Value For Money
We review the Fender Acoustasonic 40, and find it to be one of the best value acoustic guitar amps on the market today.
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Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT 60 Review (2023) – A Powerful Amp and PA Combo
We take a deeper look at the Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT 60, a killer option for all gigging singer songwriters!
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Orange Crush 12 Review (2023) Tiny Amp – Tiny Price
In our review of the Orange Crush 12, we go through the finer points of why this is one of our favorite amps around $100
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Fender Acoustasonic 15 Review (2023) An Amazing Acoustic Practice Amp
In our Fender Acoustasonic 15 review, we get into deep detail with one of our favorite acoustic guitar amps on the market today.
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Fender ‘65 Twin Reverb Neo Review (2023) A Contemporary Take on Fender’s All Tube Behemoth
In our Fender ‘65 Twin Reverb Neo review, we find an amp with exceptional clean tones, all the way up to serious volumes!
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Yamaha THR30 II Review (2023) – Is This Yamaha Flagship Getting Long in the Tooth?
In our Yamaha THR30 II Review, we take a look at this now classic desktop amp that still has something of a stranglehold on the market.
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3 Best Guitar Speakers for Blues in 2023
One of the last things many players think of when it comes to tone is swapping out their speakers, but it cane make such a huge difference. Here’s our pick for blues speakers.
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Boss Katana vs Positive Grid Spark [2023 Comparison]
Trying to decide between the Boss Katana Vs. Positive Grid Spark for a small form practice amp? We have the answers!
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Boss Katana vs. Yamaha THR10 [2023 Comparison]
Looking at the Boss Katana Vs Yamaha THR10? We pit these two popular practice amps against each other to find out who wins!
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Yamaha THR5 Review [2023] – Next Level Practice Amp
Could a desktop unit genuinely replace the practice combo amp? Our Yamaha THR5 review finds it maybe already has!
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Yamaha THR10 Review [2023] – Is This The King Of Desktop Amps?
In our Yamaha THR10 review we look at what is starting to be called “the king of desktop amps”. Does it live up to the hype?
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Fender Champion 20 Review [2023]
In our Fender Champion 20 review, we ask the question: Is this the Ultimate Beginner Combo Amp? Let’s find out.
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Neural DSP Quad Cortex Review (2023) – Has This Pedal Made Analog Gear Obsolete?
We take a look at the biggest hype on the block in 2021 – Neural DSP’s new Quad Cortex Modelling amp
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Best Kemper Profiles [2023] – All Styles, Free and Paid
There are tens of thousands of free and commercial profiles available for the Kemper – here are 9 of the best profile makers.
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Marshall MG50GFX Review (2023) Classic tone, Combo Price
Known more for it’s classic tube amps, Marshall has been known to dip it’s toe in solid state from time to time. We take a look at the popular MG50GFX.
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Best Guitar Speakers For Clean Tone [2023]
If you’re swapping out speakers to find the best one for a clean tone on guitar, we have three perfect options for you. Check it!
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Best Guitar Speaker Cabs for Modeling Amps (2023)
If you’re looking for the perfect FRFR/guitar speaker cab for your modelling amp, we have the perfect selection for you!
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7 Best Mini Amp Heads (2023) – Small Heads, Big Tones
In our round up of the best mini amp heads, we find that the field may be crowded, but it’s crowded with a lot of affordable gems!
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7 Best Combo Amps for Metal (2023)
We review the best modern combo amps for metal and find ourselves spoiled for choice – at every price point!
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7 Best Guitar Amp Attenuators (2023) – Tone at Bedroom Volumes
If you’re looking to crank an amp head at home, you probably need our list of the best guitar amp attenuators on the market today!
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Orange Micro Terror Review [2023] – 20 Watts of Orange Goodness
We review the amp that changed it all – the Orange Micro Terror, giving you monster tones on a Micro budget!
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Fender Mustang I V2 Review (2023) – Feature-Packed Budget Practice Amp
The Fender Mustang I V2 has been around for years, and often gets overlooked for some of the newer modelling amps on the market. However, for the money this is still a great practice amp – as long as you steer clear of it’s weak spot. We take a look.
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3 Best Guitar Speakers for Rock (2023)
Guitar speakers arguably have the biggest effect on your tone – so choose wisely with these three killer speakers for rock tones!
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6L6 vs EL34 Tubes – Key Differences and Notable Amps!
We run down the differences between 6l6 and EL34 tubes, why you might want each, and some of our favorite amps for each tube.
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Boss Katana vs. Fender Mustang
Boss Katana vs. Fender Mustang – which one of these affordable modeling amps should you put your money on? We investigate!
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Fender Blues Jr. Review (2023) Glassy Cleans and Pro Level Pedal Performance
In our Fender Blues Junior III review, we find that classic fender sound – at a price point that won’t kill you!
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5 Best Guitar Amps Under $300 (2023) That Sound Amazing
Unlike the old days, the modern crop of the best amplifiers under $300 actually sound pretty amazing – tone on a budget! Love it.
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Neural DSP Archetype: Rabea Review (2023) As Versatile As The Man Himself!
We take a look through Neural DSP’s new Archetype: Rabea plugin, and find a range of tones as versatile as you’d expect!
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Kemper Profiler Rack vs Head – Everything you need to know
If you’re trying to decide between the Kemper Profiler rack and the Kemper Profiler head, we’re here to hit you with the key points!
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Neural DSP Quad Cortex vs Kemper Profiler
We put the tried and true Kemper Profiler up against the new kid on the block Quad Cortex in the battle of the modelers!
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Celestion G12M-70 – Budget Beauty with a Bad Rap
The Celestion G12M-70 is often spoken of as a cheap-but-not-cheerful alternative to, greenbacks, creambacks and the G12K-75, but there are some instances where it’s the right tool for the job.
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3 Best Guitar Speakers for Metal (2023) That Really Chug!
A good speaker can really bring out the gold in most combos or cabinets. We look at our three favorite speakers for metal players.
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How Can I Stop My Guitar Amp from Picking up the Radio?
Electrical interference is annoying at the best of times, but if your guitar amp is picking up the radio, it makes it pretty much unusable. We discuss how this happens, and how to solve it.
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How To Play Guitar Without An Amp
There’s a ton of options for how to play a guitar with out an amp – we run you through all of our favorites, from PA speakers to pedals!
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Positive Grid Spark Review & Guide (2023)
The Spark caused quite a splash online when it was released. But does this desktop amp live up to the marketing hype? We take a look.
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Supro Delta King 12 Review [2023] – Classic Looks, Modern Tones
In our Supro Delta King 12 review, we go over the replacement to the massively popular Blues King, and find a great looking, great sounding amp.
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7 Best Guitar Speakers (2023) for All Styles of Music
In our roundup of the best guitar speakers for all genres and budgets, we have something for everyone – and every sound!
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5 Best 10-Inch Guitar Speakers, 2023 Edition
In our round up of the best 10 inch guitar speakers on the market, we find five options that cover all the bases.
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Ultimate Guide To Guitar Amps – Everything You Need To Know
In our ultimate guide to guitar amps, we cover everything you could need to know, from types of amps to what’s up with tubes.
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Fender ’65 Princeton Reverb Review [2023]
In our Fender ’65 Princeton Reverb review, we look at one of the most popular combo amps in history – for good reason!
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5 Best 8-Inch Guitar Speakers, 2023 Edition
In our round up of the best 8 inch guitar speakers, we bring you 5 speakers across all price ranges that will make your guitar sing!
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Bugera V22 Infinium Review [2023] Is This Budget Tube Amp a Giant Killer?
Available as both a head and a combo, we take a look at Bugera’s powerhouse, the Infinium – could this be a giant killer?
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Do You Need To Burn In Guitar Amp Speakers?
A common debate among guitarists – do you need to burn in your guitar amp speakers? We say yes! And tell you how!
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Neural DSP Quad Cortex vs. Fractal Audio Axe-FX 3
We set the amp of the moment, the Quad Cortex up against the legendary Fractal Audio Axe FX 3 to see which one comes out on top!
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Neural DSP Quad Cortex vs. Line 6 Helix
We set the amp of the moment, the Quad Cortex up against the Line 5 Helix to see which one comes out on top!
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How to Build a Guitar Amp Cabinet
People make guitars, people make pedals – but who makes cabs? Funnily enough, as far as guitar projects go, cabs are actually one of the cheapest and easiest to pull off. Let’s take a look.
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Can I Play Bass Through A Guitar Amp?
Most people will tell you playing a bass through a guitar amp is going to blow the speaker – but that’s not always the case. We go through some of the things to think about if you’re in a pinch with only a guitar amp.
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6L6 vs 6V6 Tubes – Differences, Stats, and Buyer’s Guide
Many players look to change the characteristics of their amps by swapping out tubes to get a different warmth, or in some cases more headroom – or even less. We walk you through the differences between two of the more popular tubes on the market, the 6L6 and the 6V6.
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