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Blackstar looks to raise the benchmark for practice amps with the new feature-packed Debut 30E
By Phil Weller published
Delivering Blackstar’s typically versatile tonal features, the well-equipped combo offers players another affordable amp option for practice rooms and small gigs

“The special sauce is the Enhance facility, which mimics the input stage of tube amps”: Blackstar Polar 2 review
By Trevor Curwen published
Blackstar presents a USB audio interface that it proudly proclaims has been “designed by guitarists for guitarists”

Gibson confirms the departure of legendary amp designer and Mesa/Boogie founder Randall Smith
By Matt Owen published
The influential boutique amp builder joined the Gibson family of brands following the firm's acquisition of Mesa/Boogie in 2021

“An excellent range of tones”: Blackstar HT Series MK III HT-1R, HT-5R and HT-20RH review
By Chris Gill published
New look, same great tone? The third generation of Blackstar’s compact tube amp series is more than just a makeover – please welcome CabRig speaker emulation to the party

“Lots of thought has gone into this”: Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 review
By Richard Barrett published
The flagship amp from Boss’s latest iteration of the Katana series boasts some impressive-sounding features, for use from sofa to stage

Orianthi teams up with Orange for the Oriverb
By Janelle Borg published
Inspired by the Orange Rockerverb MKIII 50 Neo, the Oriverb promises to deliver Orianthi's blues-rock tone in lightweight form

Peavey and Misha Mansoor’s versatile Invective amp head has been turned into a combo
By Matt Owen published
Periphery's resident djent specialist was brought onboard to help produce a downsized version of his hugely popular Invective 120. Could this be the versatile modern metal combo amp to beat?

“All the main food groups of electric guitar tone… The sounds are stellar”: Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 review
By Jonathan Horsley published
Get serious tonal DNA and features from this Helix-powered combo
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