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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
One of our favorite practice amps is 10% off and there's free shipping on everything in Positive Grid’s massive guitar month sale
By Matt McCracken published
Get your hands on some of the world’s most popular smart and desktop amps for less over at Positive Grid
“A desktop amp that crosses over into serious recording, rehearsals and more”: Boss Katana Air EX review
By Nick Guppy published
More Air, vicar? Boss has pumped up its popular wireless desktop amp with some specs that make it a viable option for stage, studio and home
Laney expands its IRONHEART range with three Black Country Customs tube amps and a matching plugin – which epitomize power, versatility, and uncompromising tone
By Guitar World Staff published
British amp icon builds on the raw power and unparalleled versatility of the IRONHEART range in spectacular fashion
Discounts on Yamaha's excellent THRII desktop amps are super rare, but Amazon just started slashing prices across the range for Black Friday
By Stuart Williams published
Looking for the ultimate practice companion? Well, Amazon has just slashed the price of the Yamaha THR10II, THR10II WL, and THR30II WL this Black Friday
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