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Blackstar gives its brand-defining Series One amp an extensive modern reboot for the first time in nearly 20 years
By Matt Owen published
Over 30 circuit modifications and voice tweaks have been rolled out to the new-and-improved Series One amp, which is joined by a matching cab
“A masterclass in versatility, seamlessly bridging the gap between practice and performance”: Boss Katana Gen 3 Head review
By Ross Holder published
Is there a more versatile, all-round amplifier on the market today than the Katana Head Gen 3? Let’s find out
“Exceptional tones… All the mids-forward guts one might expect”: PRS DGT 15 Head review
By Martin Smith published
PRS has updated its Texas-voiced David Grissom signature amp with more features, lower wattage and a more approachable price tag
“The boutique amp market thrives and exists as it does today largely thanks to Mike Soldano”: From Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai to Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler, the Soldano SLO-100 changed the sound of shred and blues alike
By Chris Gill published
The SLO-100 made its bones in the hard-rock and shred scenes and yet found its true calling as the amp of choice for Clapton, Knopfler, et al. What makes it such an enduring, versatile model?
“All the sounds you could ever want from a Plexi”: Suhr SL68 MkII head review
By Chris Gill published
Is this the ultimate Plexi-inspired tube amp head? The evidence is persuasive...
Dimebag Darrell’s Warhead amp has been revived as a compact lunchbox head – and it was tested during Pantera rehearsals
By Matt Owen published
The affordable 40-watt amp head looks to faithfully deliver “pure, unfiltered Dimebag tone” with pre-set EQ circuits and identical settings – and was put through its paces with Pantera by Zakk Wylde
Steve Morse’s new signature amp stakes its claim as one of the most feature-packed 20W tube heads on the market
By Phil Weller published
Crammed with essential effects, an IR loader and formidable tonal range, Morse’s latest signature offering is a travel-friendly head that delivers serious flexibility
Mark Tremonti on what his PRS MT100 amp has in common with his Dumbles – and why its cleans rule too
By Amit Sharma published
One of the best metal amps on the market? Sure. One of the most versatile? Most def. The Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist's signature head has three independent channels and they're all their own thing
Magnatone’s mega-loud signature Slash head the SL-100 is available in new Blackout Edition finishes
By Matt Parker published
The GN’R guitar hero has debuted a new darker finish for his thunderous signature amp
“20 watts, four Galaxies, IR equipped”: Soldano’s Astro 20 is a tech-ed up tube amp that offers another dimension (or rather three of them) for high gain tone
By Matt Parker published
The tube amp stalwart turns its eye to the stars with this forward-thinking take on a modern, made-in-the-USA amp design – and all for less than $2,000
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