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“Red-blooded overdrive without shaking the foundations”: Is Ashdown's upgraded CTM-15 desktop bass amp the ultimate recording rig for tube fans?
By Nick Wells published
A “low-wattage powerhouse,” the Ashdown CTM-15 now features a built-in load and headphone output

Marshall Studio JTM ST20H review – one of the most important amps in rock and blues gets a modern-day reboot
By Nick Guppy published
The classic JTM45 finally comes to the lower-watt Studio series – and it’s one of the finest Marshall amps in years

Orange OR30 review – a British-built 30W head that can breathe fire onstage… or in the bedroom
By Chris Gill published
This single-channel tube head could put the squeeze on its rivals thanks to a surprisingly versatile range of tones – with a distinctly British accent

“Dave Friedman has done it again”: Friedman unveils new Jake E. Lee signature amp head – and it combines 2 specific eras of classic rock tones
By Matt Owen published
The 20-watt head – which has separate Plexi and JEL channels – is accompanied by a matching cab

Vox MV50-BM Brian May Limited Edition Set review: a tiny 50W Nutube head fit for Queen
By Nick Guppy published
A signature version of Vox’s unique Nutube micro head that’s instant Queen at Wembley – and nearly as loud

Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Head review
By Chris Gill published
The latest evolution of Mesa's flagship head might just be Randall Smith's finest hour, and one of the best amps on the market right now

Boss Katana-Artist MkII Head review
By Nick Guppy published
The well-received and affordable Katana range gets a new top-of-the-line head and matching 2x12 cab. There’s plenty of tech onboard, but does it satisfy the classic tonehounds?

Laney Supergroup LA-Studio review
By Nick Guppy published
The latest amp head from Laney’s flagship UK-designed and made Supergroup range offers real vintage tube tone combined with Two Notes cab emulation

Peavey celebrates 30 years of one of metal’s most iconic guitar amps with two new 6505 amp heads
By Matt Owen published
The result of "countless hours" of deep dives into the original amp and conversations with users, each unit promises to “re-create the magical, crushing sound that defined a generation of guitar tone”
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