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“Gibson is back in the amp business”: Gibson’s Falcon amps have landed – can the Mesa-made combos get their claws into the boutique amp market?
By Matt Parker published
The firm’s first new tube amps since the late ’60s are hand-built in the USA and seem priced to compete
“I’ve used 4x12 cabinets and heavy Marshall heads, but it almost felt unnecessary”: Jake Kiszka explains why he only used combo amps on Greta Van Fleet’s last album
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist has been detailing his gear choices behind the band’s 2023 album Starcatcher
“In keeping with Billy’s directive to ‘retain the gain or feel the pain’”: Billy Gibbons has helped Magnatone develop the Baby M-80 – its smallest and lightest tube amp yet
By Matt Parker published
The ZZ Top legend’s feedback helped shape the gain structure of the “unbelievably versatile” new compact head and combo
Gift great guitar tone this Christmas with a chunky $65 off the Positive Grid Spark amp - plus a free bag worth $60
By Daryl Robertson published
Land a hearty discount on one of the most popular practice amps ever this holiday season – and nab a free bag, too!
Why the Vox AC30 is the “desert island” amp of choice for guitar legends including Brian May, the Edge and Rory Gallagher
By Chris Gill published
The AC30 is an all-time classic tube combo. We unpack its history and design, its brief deployment in the studio with the Beatles, and the titanic influence it has had on guitar tone
Supro seeks to “redefine the pinnacle of Supro tube amp tone” with the Custom Amplifier series, hand-built in the USA
By Jonathan Horsley published
Two “ultra premium” tube amp combos will be available, promising gourmet tone wrapped in delectable aesthetics
Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb review
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Some of the best cleans and pushed overdriven tones in a friendly 22W combo
Laney Amplification at the Guitar Showcase 2023: The best boutique combo for under $800?
By Guitar World published
Plus see why Guthrie Govan made the switch to Laney
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