Amp Reviews

A giant-killing combo that delivers classic 5150 sounds in a compact, affordable package

An ultra-affordable practice amp for gigging guitarists and a great pedal platform to boot

An old favorite returns as Bad Cat reboots its trailblazing tube combo with an updated circuit, while preserving the exclusive voices and character of the original

Positive Grid enters new territory with its pocket-sized amp that's packed with features

Vox’s mini headphone guitar amp gets a royal ascent, courtesy of the Queen guitar legend

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

Meet the no-nonsense, one-stop blues box that partners TS-style drive with tremolo for a measly 85 bucks

Reworked, redesigned, reinvigorated, PRS's versatile combo returns – and it's a bona-fide 20-watt powerhouse of tone

Ashdown’s new 30-watt head features Two Notes’ integrated speaker emulation and reactive load, making it a powerful tool for live and studio

Two pedals that exemplify Browne's excellence: The Carbon is a Bluesbreaker-inspired drive based on the Protein pedal's “Blue” channel, the Fixer a super-useful buffer/boost