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Six important things you need to consider before buying a vintage guitar amplifier
By Mitch Colby published
From speakers and transformers to capacitors and resistors, here's what you need to pay attention to before pulling the trigger

Best guitar amps under $1,000: great guitar tones without breaking the bank
By Matt McCracken last updated
Make your move into serious amplification territory with the best sub-$1,000 guitar amps

The Memorial Day Sales Have Landed, With Giant Savings Up To 40% For Guitar Players
By Chris Barnes published
Get straight to the best Memorial Day discounts at Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater and more

The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals
By Dave Hunter, Jimmy Leslie, James Volpe Rotondi, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published
What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites.

Epiphone Les Paul Vs Gibson Les Paul: What's The Difference?
By Daryl Robertson published
It’s often debated among guitarists, but what really is the difference between a Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul? Here's the low down on these legendary single cuts

Top Guitar Amp Tubes You Can Buy Right Now
By Mitch Colby published
From 12AX7s to EL34s to KT66s, these are the best tubes you can find.
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