Desktop Amps
Latest about Desktop Amps
Think you can’t afford a Fender amp this Black Friday? You can snag one for $29 if you act now
By Michael Astley-Brown published
This adorable Mini Deluxe is half-price for a limited time – and at this price, it makes the perfect gift for the guitarist in your life
"This is an upgrade in every sense": Boss Katana-Mini X guitar amplifier review
By Rob Laing published
Boss makes its mini amp bigger – and worthier of the Katana name
Boss goes head-to-head with Positive Grid with the $149 Katana-Mini X – one of the firm’s most portable practice amps yet
By Matt Owen published
Could the newest addition to the Katana collective become the go-to desktop amps for players?
Best desktop guitar amps 2024: our top desktop amps for portable practice
By Nick Guppy last updated
Improve your guitar playing with our pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions
Harley Benton introduces the $42 JAMster amp – one of the most affordable desktop amps to hit the market yet
By Phil Weller published
Joined by an equally affordable and flexible bass amp, the JAMster Guitar offers Clean and Overdrive channels and Bluetooth connectivity
Fractal unveils the VP4 – an effects-only pedalboard replacement launched to take on the Line 6 HX Effects
By Matt Owen published
Fractal's new compact multi-FX pedal drops amp modeling in favor of all-out effects, and offers over 400 examples based on the Axe-Fx III
Steve Vai and Positive Grid have launched a signature Spark Mini – and it’s got four Vai-designed presets
By Matt Owen published
The latest artist-approved Spark Mini features a unique Hydra artwork and a quartet of guitar tones that cover Vai's favorite practice sounds
Positive Grid is launching its groundbreaking Spark 2 desktop amp with a live premiere event featuring Nuno Bettencourt and Periphery's Jake Bowen – watch now
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
Hosted by Guitar World's own Paul Riario, the star-studded event will give viewers an early look and listen to the already-lauded amp
Get The Pick Newsletter
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!